If Pure Michigan were a beer, what would it be? Vanilla Stout? Apple Ale? Wheat IPA? It’s a question beer aficionados can help decide. Founders Brewing Co. and Pure Michigan, the state’s award-winning tourism brand, are asking beer fans to select a brew that best represents Pure Michigan. Through May 3, beer fans may choose from … Continue Reading →
The most amazing, hard cover pocket-size book arrived last week here on my desk. It’s called “500 Crochet, Fun Designs & Projects for Blocks, Triangles, Circles & Hearts,” and it’s filled with unique little projects made with a range of crocheted stitches that will have you wanting to incorporate them in as many garments, accessories and home accents as … Continue Reading →
The Downriver Arts & Crafts Guild, which has promoted art in the community for nearly 60 years, is currently accepting applications for its 2012-2013 Art Scholarship of $500. The scholarship, set to be awared in June, is open to any Downriver high school senior who plans a career in visual art. Applications must be postmarked by … Continue Reading →
Don’t miss the largest Downriver Art Exhibition & Non-Juried Miniature Show and Sale, “Art Ambience,” at Woodhaven Community Center, noon-5 p.m. May 4-5. The opening reception is 6-9 p.m. May 3. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres with entertainment featuring “a sampling of musical hits from the Wyandotte Community Theatre show, “Respect.” The Woodhaven Community Center is at 23101 … Continue Reading →
Canine lovers who enjoy traveling with their dogs in tow have an unusual new getaway option in the Windy City: a Sunday cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan that’s open to all well-behaved and leashed canines. During the 90-minute Mercury Canine Cruise, Fido, Zoey and their friends will find large bowls of fresh … Continue Reading →
One of the sure signs of spring in Southeast Michigan is the reopening of Greenfield Village for the season. The village sprang back to life this week, and this summer visitors will see a few new things, including a pair of actors impersonating Henry Ford at different times in his life. Look for a young, curious Henry Ford at the Miller … Continue Reading →
Anyone who has played Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island remembers the iconic red-and-white-striped lighthouse looming over the 18th hole. The picturesque landmark, overlooking Calibogue Sound, will be showcased repeatedly this weekend during TV coverage of the RBC Heritage Tournament as Brandt Snedeker, Ernie Els, Vijay Singh, John Daly and other PGA golf … Continue Reading →
Many gardeners have been enjoying the cool spring this year — especially those who spent days and days last fall planting spring flowering bulbs. In years past, I planted as many as 20 thousand tulips, daffodils, and hyacinth bulbs in one fall season. For many years I considered 10 thousand bulbs to be a light planting … Continue Reading →
The warm sunshine is beckoning us into our gardens… pleading with us to plant something. We gardeners are all too happy to oblige. Here’s a basic Planting Guild to help you get your veggie garden planted through early, mid and late spring. Early Spring- as soon as the soil is fit (see below)- Peas, onions, … Continue Reading →
They’re not the Oscars or the Grammys, but the AAA Four Diamond Awards do create some buzz, at least in the tourism industry and among armchair travelers. AAA Michigan bestowed its highest honors Tuesday on 15 hotels and five restaurants. The awards were presented as the grand finale of the Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on … Continue Reading →