West Michigan’s John Ball Zoo, located in Grand Rapids, MI, is celebrating a major feat of updates, plus the introduction of a new exhibit – the Idema Forest Realm & Funicular. The addition will be unveiled to the public on Thursday, May 31st. This magical expansion will be the largest [...]
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Most of us visit museums or archives around Michigan to immerse ourselves in historical knowledge. However, not everyone has access to Library of Michigan or Archives of Michigan located in Lansing. This problem fades away with the site. Seeking Michigan launched in March of 2009. Mark Harvey, archivist at the Archives of Michigan, [...]
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As I walk through Motawi Tileworks I am reminded that, despite a seemingly automaton powered future and a technological coalescence of all things artistic, the most impressive works are still handcrafted and there are still diligent artisans working tirelessly to harness the immaculate abilities of one’s two hands. “We’ve counted [...]
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Most people love Michigan for its beautiful lake shores, seasonal variety, Midwest spirit, amazing natural landscapes, and other specialties of the great Mitten State. Petrus Martens is no different. However, he found a different method of sharing that love. He creates aesthetically-vintage travel posters of various locations in Michigan that are reminiscent [...]
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I was a little skeptical of the Rock the World Race and Music Festival at first, that is until I heard the words “190 foot slip and slide,” followed quickly by “World record slip and slide attempt.” This, of course, is in addition to what will be surely be an [...]
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