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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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

Odd Side Ales Brew Pub Grand Haven Michigan: Microbrew Black Stout, IPA, Belgian Wheat Beers
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.
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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

Annual 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

Michigan Pirate Festival
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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