ACLU Sues Over Medical Marijuana Ban in Michigan Cities
Catholic Churches of Grand Rapids Steepletown Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan is known to tourists as the Furniture City, but locally and colloquially, downtown GR is 'Steepletown'. Here over a dozen Catholic churches send spires heavenward to help decorate the Grand Rapids 'steepletown' landscape.
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What's Your Art? A&E Calendar for Grand Rapids, Michigan
If you're an arts buff like me, your bulletin board is covered with events calendars. And your computer screen cluttered with RSS feeds from all the local venues. Would you like your local Grand Rapids events in one convenience location?
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Democrat Virg Bernero Closer to Michigan than Rick Snyder
Detroit residents like the rest of Michigan voters face a big choice at the November 2, 2010 election polls: who will replace incumbent Governor Jennifer Granholm? Virg Bernero is the Democratic hopeful. Rick Snyder leads the Republicans.
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Royal Oak Bids for Google Fiber Community Distinction
Internet mogul Google is launching its hyper-fast 1 gigabit broadband Internet connection Google Fiber. Google is looking for several test communities across the United States to pilot the new browser, and Royal Oak wants to be onboard.
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Royal Oak AIDS Walk and NAMES Project Memorial Quilt Viewing
Over 5,000 walkers will take to the streets of downtown Royal Oak on Sunday, Sept. 19 for the annual AIDS walk and NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt opening. My apologies, this blog posted after the fact, but I hope the walkers went well and will report on the turn-out when available.
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Michigan Ballot Proposal 10-2 Prohibits Convicted Felons from Holding Public Office
Voters in Michigan face several interesting proposals at the November 2, 2010 polls. In my nearly 30 years as a registered voter, I do not remember a proposal like Proposal 10-2 which would prohibit a convicted felon from holding office.
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Fruit Ridge Hayrides Harvest Fest Pumpkin Patch, U-Pick Apples, Corn Maze
Fruit Ridge Hayrides Harvest Fest Apple Orchard, Pumpkin Patch Family Fun
There's no better place to be in fall than an apple orchard and pumpkin patch. Fruit Ridge Hayrides Fall Fest, September 18-October 31 serves up hayrides, corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, fire engine rides, pig train, donuts and cider.
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Ann Arbor HomeGrown Festival First Second in September
Ann Arbor HomeGrown Festival Saturday in September Looking for some down home downtown fun in the big city this weekend? Come on downtown Ann Arbor Michigan the second Saturday in September for Ann Arbor HomeGrown Festival. Local produce, food pubs, microwbrews, kids events, music and dancing.
Ann Arbor HomeGrown Festival Saturday in September Looking for some down home downtown fun in the big city this weekend? Come on downtown Ann Arbor Michigan the second Saturday in September for Ann Arbor HomeGrown Festival. Local produce, food pubs, microwbrews, kids events, music and dancing.Read More
ArtPrize Returns to Grand Rapids Michigan September 22-October 10, 2010
ArtPrize Wows Grand Rapids, Michigan Visitors for Second Year September 22, -October 10, 2010
If you missed the inaugural year for ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan, no worries. Starting September 22 and running until October 10, 2010, ArtPrize fills downtown GR with giant works of art competing for a cool $250,000 prize.
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Grand Rapids Public Museum Activities
Grand Rapids Public Museum: Affordable Education, Entertainment, History and Wonder
When I was a kid in school, the yearly field trip to the Grand Rapids Public Museum was a real treat. That stately art deco building housed Gaslight Village, a whale skeleton, a planetarium and hours of fascination downtown in Michigan's Furniture City
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ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan September 22-October 10, 2010
ArtPrize Wows Grand Rapids, Michigan Visitors for Second Year September 22, -October 10, 2010
If you missed the inaugural year for ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan, no worries. Starting September 22 and running until October 10, 2010, ArtPrize fills downtown GR with giant works of art competing for a cool $250,000 prize.
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If you missed the inaugural year for ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan, no worries. Starting September 22 and running until October 10, 2010, ArtPrize fills downtown GR with giant works of art competing for a cool $250,000 prize.
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Pres. Obama Encourages GM Workers; Michigan Auto-Industry Co-Dependency
Last week Pres. Obama visited Detroit burb Hamtramck GM plant to encourage auto-workers that the Motor City auto industry base is thriving. We've lived in an auto-industry co-dependent state for decades. We've worked in the auto-industry and industry dependent venues. Here's a historical perspective on life in Michigan under an auto baron regime. Read on...
Odd Side Ales Brew Pub in Grand Haven Michigan
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My husband made homebrew back in 1980, when homebrew wasn't cool. Now home brew has a fancy name: microbrew. Microbrew pubs are freakishly popular. Grand Haven boasts a new brew pub, Odd Side Ales. My home brew guru and I toured and were impressed.
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Michigan Pirate Festival Loutit Library & Central Park Grand Haven August -15
Michigan Pirate Festival Kicks Off in August Ahoy Mates! Beware 'o pirates, but not just in the Caribbean. The 'Brethren of the Great Lakes' sail into Grand Haven for the annual Michigan Pirate Festival in August. Join Captain Rosabella, Jackie Sparrow and Hookah Joe for pirate fun.Read More
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Kicks Off in July Semper Paratus! The annual Coast Guard Festival open to bands, fireworks, carnival, boats, parades, food and fun in Grand Haven, along Western Michigan's glorious shores and dunes of Lake Michigan. Festival is last days of July and first days of August.
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Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
Semper Paratus! The 86th Annual Coast Guard Festival open to bands, fireworks, carnival, boats, parades, food and fun in Grand Haven, along Western Michigan's glorious shores and dunes of Lake Michigan. July 30-August 7, 2010.
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Michigan Pirate Festival Central Park Grand Haven
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Ahoy Mates! Beware 'o pirates, but not just in the Caribbean. The 'Brethren of the Great Lakes' sail into Grand Haven for the annual Michigan Pirate Festival August 9-15. Join Captain Rosabella, Jackie Sparrow and Hookah Joe for pirate fun.
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Summer Activities in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is where summer fun is born. June 8- June 13 hoppin' happenings include WLAV Blues on the Mall, RAIN, Local First Street Party, Sidewalk Chalk Flood, Eastown Bizarre Bazaar and much more.
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Dutch Village Holland Michigan: Tulip Time and Family Fun
Dutch Village, Holland Michigan: Family Spring Field Trip Fun
When I was a little girl, my favorite spring time field trip was a visit to Dutch Village in Holland Michigan. Holland Michigan boasts their annual Tulip Time Festival early in May and an outing to Dutch Village is family time fun.
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When I was a little girl, my favorite spring time field trip was a visit to Dutch Village in Holland Michigan. Holland Michigan boasts their annual Tulip Time Festival early in May and an outing to Dutch Village is family time fun.
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