To celebrate the last dozen years of business, Promote Michigan is hosting a public party to benefit the Educational Foundation of the Downtown Market – Grand Rapids on Thursday, August 18 (5-7 pm).
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As part of a continuing effort to chronicle Chelsea’s history, the Chelsea District Library presents World War I Centennial: Strong Foundations, New Possibilities, commemorating the centennial anniversary of WWI. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 11-11:30am in downtown Chelsea.
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Pure Michigan’s newest cultural arts facility will break ground on Saturday, July 2 beginning at 5pm for a 500-seat state-of-the-art theater located along the shores of Little Traverse Bay, in the resort community of Bay Harbor in Petoskey. The Great Lakes Center for the Arts, will also offer a community engagement room, rooftop terrace, donor lounge and more, to be completed in 2018 with limitless opportunities to inspire, entertain and educate.
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Regionally-recognized artists Ken Scott and Kaye Kraphohl showcase their unique perspectives of the Leelanau County Lake Michigan shoreline in Leelanau Trek: One Shoreline, Two Visions.
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Nationally-recognized architectural photographer Dietrich Floeter and Leelanau Press publisher Barbara Siepker capture the beauty and essence of 60 summer cottages and the nostalgia enveloping them in a recently released second edition of Historic Cottages of Glen Lake.
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Someone asked me recently to “shut it off…” to STOP talking about Michigan, just for one night. They might have had better luck saying “stop breathing…” “stop loving…” “stop living…” I know I can be too much for some people, my intensity and love for Michigan is overwhelming, even for me, at times.
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Pure Michigan’s newest cultural arts facility will break ground on Saturday, July 2 beginning at 5pm for a 500-seat state-of-the-art theater complex located along the shores of Little Traverse Bay, in the resort community of Bay Harbor in Petoskey. The Great Lakes Center for the Arts, will also offer a community engagement room, rooftop terrace, donor lounge and more, to be completed in 2018 with limitless opportunities to inspire, entertain and educate.
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In collaboration with the Chelsea River Gallery (inspired by co-Director Deborah Greer) Chelsea District Library presents The World War I Centennial: Strong Foundations, New Possibilities, which commemorates the centennial anniversary of World War I.
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The Gilmore Car Museum near Kalamazoo, MI celebrates its golden anniversary with an all-new event in honor of its founder with “The Donald Gilmore Classic.” This pre-WWII car show and swap meet will be held Saturday, May 21 with a driving tour taking place on Friday, May 20.
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Can’t make it to Kentucky for this Saturday’s Kentucky Derby Festivities, but still want to watch the race and throw back a refreshing Mint Julep—the “official cocktail” of the Derby since 1938? There are plenty of horse-themed locales throughout Michigan for you to don your flashy suit, dress and hat (or not) and spectate in the “most exciting two minutes in sports.”
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On the evening of April 14, the RMS Titanic—the famed “unsinkable” ship—struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. It was just four days into her maiden voyage from Southampton, England to the United States. In less than three hours, the ship sank and of the over 2,200 passengers onboard (including many of the world’s wealthiest), only 705 people survived.
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Valentine Distilling Company, one of the nation’s first craft distilleries and the largest in Michigan, was announced as winner of “World’s Best Vodka” by TheDrinksReport.com.
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Michigan-based North Peak Brewing Company introduces its latest craft beer—a summer seasonal called Mighty. This sessionable melon ale (4.8% ABV | 22 IBUs) boasts aromas of watermelon, berry and guava. This exceptionally drinkable beer is the perfect balance of malts, melons and gently-hopped Vanguard, crystal and Michigan chinook hops.
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