As the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is set to tip off in just under four hours, it makes me think back to last year’s Final Four in our backyard. Personally it would be impossible for any Final Four to beat the 2009 version in Detroit. Not only am I a huge Michigan State fan, [...]
I hope not to jinx this, but I am going to say that it is officially spring in Michigan. The snow is gone, I have seen the sun in the last few days, and the my winter coat has been hung up in the closet. Spring may be my favorite time of year. Get the [...]
Dear Lions; I am a big believer in tradition and for the past 50+ years my family has been season ticket holder for your football team. We have had seats on the 40 yard line behind the your bench since you played in Briggs stadium. (I think it was Briggs at the time) I am [...]
In December of 2008, when it seemed that the whole country was against the state of Michigan, a pride in Michigan made products began to pop up. One of the reasons that I start WonderMichigan was because of what I experienced at a wedding in Washington DC during this time period. There were radio commercials [...]
Detroit Lives is organizing an exhibition that will include information about the sale of hundreds of inches of Detroit land along with works by Detroit artists, musicians, a farmer, and a New York Times writer, among others. “DETROIT LIVES! // the exhibit” opens January 14 at 6pm at the Ladybug Gallery in Southwest Detroit’s historic [...]
Beer. Food. Music. Three of everyone’s favorite necessities and Real Detroit Weekly, in association with Liquid Events and the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, is combining the three in the spirit of Germany’s Oktoberfest with Beer Fest 2010. Patrons can sip their way across the continents via 80 beverages from around the world. Beer Fest [...]
Every year, I try to make a New Years Resolution, that makes my life better. Lose weight, cut down on cuss words, drop other bad habits that I have picked up over the years. This year, I want to make Michigan a better place to live and work. I am born and raised in Michigan, [...]
As winter ascends on Michigan it is important to celebrate the Winter Wonderland that Michigan has to offer. The range of things to do in Michigan span from events in different cities, to winter destinations that are like no other place in the country. Michigan can offer some of the best outdoor winter activities, along [...]
Support education and training programs that help Metro Detroiters earn jobs by training Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit to “Pack the Palace” for one of the Detroit Pistons games below. Proceeds help Goodwill Industries offer programs and support to local people facing employment challenges. You’ll save big on exciting NBA action while assisting the only [...]
While i was driving this morning, I heard about a great event coming to Detroit this weekend only. The Michigan Harvest Beer Festival, taking place at the Michigan State Fair Grounds on 8 mile and Wodward from 1pm -6pm on Saturday October 24th. Their will be 40 Michigan breweries and micro-brewers with over 200 different [...]