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Ann Arbor Folk Festival - January 28 & 29 The 28th Annual Folk Festival is scheduled for January 28 & 29, 2005 at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. The lineup includes the Indigo Girls, Glengarry Bhoys, Keb' Mo', Steppin' In It and many more.

Ann Arbor Folk Festival - This Weekend The Detroit Free Press has a feature detailing the lineup for this weekend's Ann Arbor Folk Festival (the Ark's major fund-raiser, held at Hill Auditorium January 27th & 28th). The lineup includes the Indigo Girls, Lansing's Steppin' In It, Keb' Mo, David Jones and many more.

Ann Arbor Film Festival - March 15 - 20 The Detroit Free Press reports that the Ann Arbor Film Festival, a showcase experimental films for over 40 years, will be held Tuesday through Sunday at the Michigan Theater.

Women's Golf Tour Tournament in Ann Arbor The Fifth Annual Bank of Ann Arbor FUTURES Golf Classic at Lake Forest Golf Club. The 54-hole tournament will be held June 22-26, at the Lake Forest Golf Club. The FUTURES Tour is the Official Developmental Tour of the LPGA, the largest international developmental tour and second largest women's professional golf tour in the world.

Ann Arbor Summer Festival, June 17th - July 10th The Ann Arbor Summerfestival brings together something for everyone. Every night our Mainstage offers some of the finest acts the world has to offer, from dance to music to comedy to an eclectic mix. Plus, right next door, Top of the Park offers free movies, free concerts, food from local restaurants, a ber garden, and a place to meet friends and family. It's world entertainment, and all out fun!

Ann Arbor Wireless Security Tested, Fails Detroit Free Press tech columnist Heather Newman has a report on an impromtu test of Ann Arbor wireless network security she and Jim Haburne from Interlink Networks conducted. They found 900 wireless computer networks with over half having no security at all. Perhaps we don't need to spend money setting up free networks after all...

Ann Arbor Tech Company Attracts Interest from Investors

Ann Arbor Group Honors Michigan Women in Computing The Great Lakes IT Report tipped us off to the announcement from Ann Arbor Association for Women in Computing of the winners of their third annual "Top Michigan Women in Computing" Awards. They will present the awards at a gala in November with proceeds from the event helping to fund scholarships for women studying information technology.

Jeff Daniels brings Michigan grown music to Ann Arbor Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor concert features Michigan musicians Rachael Davis of Cadillac, Wayne David Parker of Dearborn, Ann Arbor based Peter ‘Madcat’ Ruth, Lansing’s Steppin’ In It and Neil Woodward of Howell (he’s Michigan’s Troubador). Daniels and company will perform original songs and several tunes celebrating the Great Lakes State. Members of the Purple Rose Theater Company too!

Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Jan 22nd & 25th; Ann Arbor & East Lansing

Ann Arbor Folk Festival, Jan 27th & 28th; Ann Arbor

Royal Shakespeare Company Productions with Patrick Stewart, Ann Arbor

19th Annual Storytelling Festival, Mar 3rd - 5th; Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Film Festival, Mar 21-26 The Ann Arbor Film Festival showcases independent and experimental film and video. Established in 1963, this internationally-renowned festival is the oldest of its kind in North America. Each year the festival attracts entries from moving image artists worldwide and screens more than 100 films before audiences during six days in March.

Javanese Shadow Puppet Theater, March 12th; Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Pow Wow, March 25 & 26 This annual event draws Native American champion singers and dancers, artists, and vendors from all over North America. Everyone is welcome.

Mr. B Boogie Celebration!, March 23-26; Ann Arbor Once a year, Ann Arbor blues and boogie pianist Mark "Mr. B'' Braun brings together top area and national keyboard players for a celebration of jazz piano. This year's event runs Thursday through Sunday at The Ark and the Firefly Club.

"Johnny Cash Tribute", March 31; Ann Arbor "Johnny Cash Tribute": The Blind Pig. Several top local country-, folk-, rockabilly-, and bluegrass-based bands and singer-songwriters perform the music of the late country icon. Performers: Jamie-Sue Seal & the Radiotown Flyers, Dave Feeney, Dirt Road Logic, Dave Boutette, Jo Serrapere, The Gentlemen Callers, FUBAR, John Latini, The Hummingbirds, Paul's Big Radio, Uses for Wood, Powell Conley, T

Earth Day Festival 2006, April 22; Ann Arbor EARTH DAY FESTVIAL 2006 at UM MATTHAEI BOTANICAL GARDENS Celebrate our natural world at the annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 22, from noon to 4 p.m at the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens. This free family-friendly event features hands-on activities from local non-profit organizations, live animal demonstrations, alternative fuel vehicles, live entertainment, and an op

Ann Arbor, Lansing/East Lansing Top Knowledge Industry Locations The LSJ reports that Expansion Management magazine has selected Ann Arbor (#3 overall) and Lansing-East Lansing metropolitan areas in their top 71 "Five-Star Knowledge Worker Metros," based on education levels, higher education facilities, and science and engineering activity. Expansion Management targets executives of companies actively looking to expand or relocate their facilities.

Tour Zingerman's New Creamery; Ann Arbor Got cheese? Zingerman's cheesemaker John Loomis leads a tour of the new facility where Zingerman's cheeses are made. Every Sunday from noon - 2 p.m. Free. Call (734) 929-0500 or visit www.zingermans.com/ for more information.

Arab World Music Summit, April 15; Ann Arbor This Arab World Music Summit highlights artists from three regions of the Levant, the area that encompasses the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. A follow-up to last season’s five-concert Arab World Music Festival, Voices of the Levant features three emerging performers representing this region. Abdullah Chhadeh is the Arab world’s most innovative qanun (an 81-string Arabic zither) player, wh

Ann Arbor Book Festival, May 11-14 Author appearances, writing workshops, spelling bees, poetry slams, book art displays, children’s activities, and thousands of books for sale, at various downtown locations. The Ann Arbor Book Festival’s mission is to promote reading, heighten awareness of literacy challenges, and showcase the rich culture of the written word in Michigan and beyond. A diverse group of community leaders committed

Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County a High Tech Beacon Today's Freep has a nice feature on Ann Arbor's exploding high-tech job scene that says Google is not the only company planning to bring jobs to the city and Washtenaw County. Google, Toyota, Hyundai and others have committed to creating 2,500 jobs in the region over the next five years. That doesn't include a couple dozen start-ups that expect to add more jobs.

Time for the 30th Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival It's that time in Ann Arbor again, time for The Ark's 30th Annual Folk Festival. You probably won't see Noah or the animals, but do look for big musical acts like John Prine, Rufus Wainwright, Daisy May, and many others to stop by historic Hill Auditorium Friday, January 26th and Saturday, January 27th.

New Ann Arbor emag interviews ePrize's Josh Linkner Issue Media Group (publishers of Model D and other emagazines) have launched their latest internet publication, metromode. The publication delivers engaging articles, videos and excellent photography on Ann Arbor and Michigan's new tech corridor.

East Lansing & Ann Arbor Film Festivals and Michigan's Film Fest scene Information about the Ann Arbor Film Festival, East Lansing Film Festival, Waterfront Film Festival in Saugatuck, Planet Ant Film & Video Festival in Hamtramck, Traverse City Film Festival, Midwest Urban Film Festival in Detroit and the Mitten Film Project/Festival - all Michigan Film Festivals celebrate independent, foreign, and documentary films.

All about Ann Arbor's Argus Camera Company I spent all my Michigan blogging time today on The Argus Camera Company of Ann Arbor, Michigan over at Michigan in Pictures. Since it is a pretty significant piece of Michigan history, it probably deserves your attention.

Blogs We Dig: Books | Ann Arbor District Library This library blog provides a great look at books of all types for all ages and posts such as Snowflakes, snowflakes, everywhere! certainly provide topical reading fodder.

2008 Ann Arbor Folk Festival at the Ark Tickets are already sold out for Saturday night at The Ark's Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival, but there are still a few remaining for Friday night (Jan 25) featuring headliner Ben Folds, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Shemekia Copeland, Trina Hamlin, Brian Vander Ark and others.

Michigan Restaurants: The Fleetwood Diner in Ann Arbor, Lansing & Kentwood Food at the Fleetwood Diner is, as one might expect, no-frills, hot as blazes and delicately flavored with whatever else has been on the grill all day. Eggs, bacon, burgers the way you want them, greasy fries, BLTs, tuna sandwiches and the Fleet's most famous meal, Hippie Hash!

Michigan Restaurants: Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant in Ann Arbor and Ferndale Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with food is naturally low fat due to preservation issues and their menu includes poultry, lamb, beef and a wide range of vegetarian dishes. They also feature a full bar, the spicy teas of the country and (of course) Ethiopian Coffee!

The 46th Ann Arbor Film Festival Established in 1963, this internationally-renowned festival showcases independent and experimental film and video and is the oldest of its kind in North America. Each year the festival attracts entries from artists worldwide and screens more than 100 films.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Ann Arbor Named after former Michigan regent Frederick C. Matthaei, Sr. and his wife Mildred, who donated 200 acres of land, the Matthaei Botanical Gardens are operated by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Spring is a great time to visit and watch the Gardens come to life.

50th Annual Ann Arbor Street Fair, July 15-18, 2009 Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the Original of the now four award-winning Ann Arbor Art Fairs. Together, the fairs attract over 500,000 attendees from across the nation. The Original Fair was named the Number One Art Fair in the country by AmericanStyle magazine readers survey (October 2004) and has made the Top Ten Fairs and Festivals list every year since.

Photo Friday: Tulips at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) by cseeman cseeman (Corey) is the Library Director at the Kresge Business Administration Library at the University of Michigan. You'll definitely want to check this photo out background bigalicious or in his cool Tulip slideshow. His sets include Birds of Saline, Fiddlers Restrung (photos of the amazing Saline Fiddlers) and Lighthouses of Michigan.

Ann Arbor Street Art Fair - July 16 - 19 Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the Original of the now four award winning art fairs together attracting over 500,000 attendees from across the nation. Among the many accolades received by the fair is the Number One Art Fair rating in the country (October 2004) and Top Ten Art Fair (October 2005, 2006 and 2007) by the AmericanStyle readers survey.

Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2008, photo by murn

Exposure Detroit in Ann Arbor - June - July 2008, photo by blind lemon larry.

47th Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival ~ March 24 - 29, 2009 The Ann Arbor Film Festival returns March 24 - 29, 2009. It's the longest-running film festival of its kind in North America and is internationally recognized as a premiere showcase for creative, inspiring, and influential films of all types: avant-garde and experimental, story-based narratives, documentaries, and animation.

Backstage at Ann Arbor's FestiFools Parade On her blog Relish, photographer Myra Klarman has posted a great collection of photographs from snooping around the studio over the last several weeks to document the massive "behind-the-scenes" effort that goes into creating the 1-hour spectacle that is the annual FestiFools. FestiFools 2009 takes place in Ann Arbor this Sunday (April 5) at 4 PM sharp in downtown Ann Arbor.

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Animal Diversity Web from the UM Museum of Zoology The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology maintains an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology. Contains pictures, sounds and taxonomy for many many Michigan animals. Spectacular!
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