15 Best Places to Visit in Michigan in Summer
While some would argue a lack of saltwater could make for a less stupendous summer, others would heartily disagree that Michigan’s Great Lakes are just that: great. I have a
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13 Michigan Chocolate Shops You Need To Try
The Awesome Mitten 13 Cupcakes You Need to Try in MI List was a big hit. We thought we should continue the confectionery crawl onto the holy grail of desserts: chocolate.
12 Michigan Cupcakes You Need To Try
Cupcakes might be the next best thing since sliced bread. For starters, who doesn’t love cake? Cake is great. But even better yet, we then had to one-up cake with
The Awesome Mitten Attends Mo Pop Festival at Detroit Riverfront
Michigan is the Great Lakes State, but we’ve also got a lovely gem of a riverfront in downtown Detroit. The stages were set with the scenic bridge and Canadian coast
24 Shops To Celebrate Record Store Day In Michigan
You’ve heard of Christmas in July, but April 22nd is practically the best holiday of the year for music lovers. Record Store Day celebrates the love of vinyl, independent record
More Changes In The Motor City: The District Detroit
Recently, The Awesome Mitten was lucky enough to be one of a few special groups to get an exclusive preview and tour of “The District Detroit,” the area’s newest, largest
10 Michigan Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers
Near the end of last year, the 2017 class of award-winning musicians was announced for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Although none of this year’s listed artists hail from Michigan,
5 Detroit Rock Bands You Should Get to Know
Detroit is known for a lot of things: Faygo, Stroh’s Beer, Ford Motor Company, Hockeytown, the music of Motown, and much more. However, it’s not just a town full of
Music to Your Ears: Michigan Summer Festival Roundup
It’s summertime in Michigan, and for most that means you can find us at the beach, by the lake, or enjoying a nice cold one on a patio. Summer can
14 Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Michigan
It’s ooey. It’s gooey. It’s an American meal mainstay. Today’s the holiday! Tuesday, April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day and what better way to celebrate this American culinary mainstay
Elderly Instruments: Lansing’s Music Hotspot
What started out as 15 vintage instruments in a tiny basement in East Lansing has grown into a well-respected, internationally-known instrument showroom, repair shop and overall mecca for all things
517 Shirts: Turning Iconic Michigan Landmarks into T-Shirt Biz
When former college music teacher-turned journalist Ty Forquer saw a sharpie scribble of three smokestacks in the men’s bathroom of a Lansing bar, a light bulb went off. That light
Top 5 Grand Rapids Bands You Need to Know
Grand Rapids is quickly becoming known for frothy beverages, delectable craft beers and ‘homegrown’ hops. Even being named ‘Beer City USA,’ and America’s Best Beer Town by USA Today, taking