Ernest Hemingway 119th Birthday Celebration Planned for Sunday, July 22 in Petoskey, Michigan
(PETOSKEY, Mich)—A celebration is planned in downtown Petoskey’s Pennsylvania Park for Sunday, July 22 by The Michigan Hemingway Society to
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Tall Ship Manitou Sets Sail with Multi-Day Great Lakes Windjammers out of Traverse City, Michigan
One of the most unique hands-on Pure Michigan experiences is to spend several days sailing the freshwaters aboard a dual-masted tall ship. You’re invited to board one of the largest sailing vessels in the Great Lakes during one of these autumn windjammer cruises aboard the Tall Ship Manitou with the Traverse Tall Ship Company. These trips combine nature, history and education in a fun and relaxing environment, free from the stress and worries of today’s busy lifestyle.
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Lakeshore Harvest Country Celebrates Family Friendly Pure Michigan Agri-Tourism Experiences
Nestled along a 30-mile stretch of Michigan’s “Fruit Belt” region lies a collection of orchards, farms and vineyards known as Lakeshore Harvest Country. Taking full advantage of the “lake effect” climate delivered by the Great Lakes and Lake Michigan specifically, this shoreline area is rooted in agricultural and tourism heritage.
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St. Julian Winery Honored with 25 Awards at Indy International Wine Competition
St. Julian Winery, founded in 1921 and recognized as Michigan’s longest-operating and most-awarded winery, received the “White Wine of the Year” honors for its 2017 Braganini Reserve Mountain Road Estate Riesling at the 27th Annual Indy International Wine Competition – the largest scientifically-organized and independent wine competition in the United States.
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The Strapping Owls Announce 5-Date West Michigan “Solstice Jam 2018” Tour: June 20-24
The Strapping Owls are a tuba-bassed power-trio who throw down electric-blues, funk, jazz and soul. Their imaginative original songs, inspired improvisational jams and raucous interpretations of traditional tunes all blend into their signature ‘“Live-wire soul.”
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You’re Invited to the Grand Opening of St. Julian Winery’s New Troy Tasting Room
St. Julian Winery, founded in 1921 and recognized as Michigan’s oldest and longest-operating winery, announces the opening of its newest tasting room at 518 W. 14 Mile Rd., near the Oakland Mall (the northwest corner of the intersection of 14 Mile and John R. roads, adjacent to I-75) in Troy.
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Michigan’s St. Julian Winery is the Only Winery East of the Rockies to Participates in 2018 “Pigs & Pinot”
Michigan’s oldest and longest-operating winery, St. Julian, was the only winery east of the Rockies (and therefore the only Michigan winery) out of the 62 in all to take part in this esteemed 13th annual “Taste of Pigs & Pinot” hosted by acclaimed Chef Charlie Palmer in Sonoma County, California.
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Daughter-in-Law of Famed Author Ernest Hemingway to share Stories with the General Public, April 28, in Walloon Lake
Valerie Hemingway, former personal assistant for and later daughter-in-law of the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author, is the guest of honor at a special program on Saturday, April 28 at t The Talcott Event Center in Walloon Lake. The event is part of a three-day “The Last Good Country: Walloon Lake, An Ernest Hemingway Occasion” weekend at the award-winning Hotel Walloon.
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Lady Americana Midwest Celebrates Seven Decades of Quality Mattress Production in West Michigan
May is “Better Sleep Month” says The Better Sleep Council A majority of American adults (65%) think sleep contributes to
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St. Julian Winery to Open Two New Michigan Tasting Rooms in 2018
St. Julian Winery, founded in 1921 and recognized as Michigan’s oldest and longest-operating winery, will open two new tasting rooms this year according to Nancie Oxley, Vice President and Winemaker.
Read moreSt. Julian Brings Home 34 Medals from International Eastern Wine Competition
St. Julian Winery was recently presented a total of 34 medals—including one “Best of Show,” four “Best of Class” and three “Double Gold” awards—at the International Eastern Wine Competition held February 6-7 in Santa Rosa, CA. St. Julian was one of five Michigan wineries from four distinct federally-recognized American Viticultural Region (AVAs) to participate in the competition.
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Tapping Michigan’s Sweet Maple Sugaring Season
To celebrate the arrival of the season, the Michigan Maple Syrup Association and more than 30 of its members once again invite the public out to experience this unique craft during the 6th Annual Michigan Maple Syrup Weekend, scheduled from mid-March through early April across the state.
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St. Julian Winery Awarded Top Honors at 2017 Jefferson Cup
St. Julian Winery was recently presented with several medals during the 18th Annual Jefferson Cup International—the only competition that honors
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