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Archive for December, 2012

Team Awesome’s New Year’s Resolutions!

Rather than bombarding you with a top-ten list or feature, Team Awesome would like to take this moment to thank each and every one of our readers for a fabulous year. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, but most of all, we’ve enjoyed sharing the best of Michigan with each of you. [...]

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December 31, 2012 at 8:00 am

Meet Kristin Coppens, Media Relations Director

Meet Kristin Coppens, Media Relations Director

Meet Kristin Coppens, media relations director and writer here at The Awesome Mitten. 1.) You’ve lived a few places in the mitten (GR, Ann Arbor) – where’s your favorite? Why? As is apparent when you talk to most Michiganders, it’s tough to pick just one spot in Michigan and call [...]

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December 30, 2012 at 3:03 pm

Michigan Book Project: December

Michigan Book Project: December

Upcoming Events: Nicola’s Books Hosts Local Poet John F. Buckley (January 15th) Nicola’s Books is the kind of imbued, quintessential bookshop every community needs. Doting a hip blend of contemporary fiction, a focus on Michigan-centric writing, and a staff that indefatigably discusses literature, one cannot imagine such a community cornerstone [...]

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December 28, 2012 at 8:00 am

Ski Resort Roundup

Photo Courtesy of Nubs Nob

One of the best parts about living in Michigan is the time we get to spend enjoying winter. Various ski resorts scattered throughout the mitten make winter bearable for those who dislike it, and provide a sense of purpose for those of us who take delight in the snowy season. [...]

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December 27, 2012 at 7:45 am

NYE: Mitten Style

Photo courtesy Island Casino.

A new year is upon us, and there are so many awesome options of Mitten-style New Year’s Eve events all over the Mitten. The following are only a few suggestions of the several great things each region has to offer – remember to have a fantastic New Year and celebrate [...]

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December 26, 2012 at 9:00 am