Events

How can we save Detroit? The oft-asked question is one without an easy answer. For many Detroiters, the solution begins with making small but powerful strides toward change. One such woman making these strides is Amy Kaherl; Amy is the powerhouse behind Detroit SOUP. Originally founded by Kate Daughdrill and [...]

If you are from Kalamazoo, you know what a wonderful and exciting time of year we are moving into.  If you are not familiar with the area, I would highly recommend making a visit during the warm summer months to come.   Not only are there dozens of parks and trails [...]

Traverse City is known for its beauty; the lakes, dunes, and beaches are just a small part of what makes up the picturesque landscape. With all this breathtaking scenery, it is often easy to overlook the less attractive aspects of this town; the homelessness, mental illness, and addiction that is [...]

This coming Memorial Day weekend, thousands will journey from around the globe to the great mitten state to flourish in an electronic utopia. Movement, the infamous Detroit techno festival, will land on the ravishing riverfront of Hart Plaza from May 25-27. Entering into its thirteenth year, Movement is a staple [...]

Think you can take pretty pictures? Want to help spread the good word (or image, rather) about Oakaloosa Music Festival? Join Awesome Mitten and the fine festival folks for #OKLSA13 Photo Walk of Historic Fort Wayne to help create awareness about the awesome venue of this year’s exciting new Detroit [...]