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Arbor Brewing Company

Photo courtesy of Arbor Brewing Company

Situated on 114 Washington Street in Ann Arbor is a legendary place: it’s the home of the Arbor Brewing Company (ABC) and the original of their now three locations.  The brewpub – a full-service restaurant that brews and sells its own beers – was Ann Arbor’s first, built up 15 [...]

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August 30, 2012 at 4:32 pm

StereoTerra Music Festival

StereoTerra Music Festival

“It’s all about the love!” was the mantra at the first ever StereoTerra Music Festival held on 16th-19th August in the small town of Edenville, Michigan. On arriving at the StereoTerra grounds, I began unloading my camping gear in the parking area of the campsite on the sandy bank of [...]

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August 29, 2012 at 9:00 am

Arts, Beats & Eats

Photo courtesy of Arts, Beats & Eats

Running the span of Labor Day weekend (Friday through Monday), Arts, Beats & Eats, now in it’s fifteenth year, has become the jack-of-all-trades of summer events. Boasting an exceptional number of musical performances, a multitude of artistic vendors and a huge variety of edible fare, it’s no wonder that Arts, [...]

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August 28, 2012 at 9:00 am

Kalamazoo River Valley Trail

Photo courtesy of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail.

Of all of the different ways to enjoy the natural beauty of West Michigan, my personal favorites are walking and biking.  There are several trails and walks available throughout our state.  The city of Kalamazoo provides its bikers and pedestrians the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. Visitors can enter the trail [...]

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August 27, 2012 at 5:49 pm

El Oasis Antojitos Mexicanos

Photo courtesy of Nathan Smathers

Arguably, the best Mexican food to be had in the Lansing area can be found at El Oasis Antojitos Mexicanos. Located at the corner Michigan Avenue and Francis on the north side of the road, or alternatively located inside Tony’s party store on South Cedar, El Oasis has been serving [...]

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August 27, 2012 at 9:00 am