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2nd Annual Spelling Bee for Honest Cheaters, Dirty Rotten Spellers, and Mustachioed HeroesIn a world where automatic spell-checking and brazenly abbreviated texts have tarnished the traditional art of the spelling bee, 826michigan celebrates the craft of cheating. |
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Paper TrainsRodger Despres has been fascinated with trains since he was a child, and that fascination has inspired a lifetime of work. |
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In your cups at the claySad news: University of Michigan art school grad Mike Kelley was found dead in Pasadena, California the other day, an apparent suicide. |
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Revenge of the wild westAnn Arbor’s Performance Network frequently presents plays and musicals that have been field tested, and highly successful, on Broadway, often long running Tony Award winners. |
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Old ideas for a modern audienceThe New Theatre Project is one of the youngest theater companies in our area. |
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Double IdentityGood documentaries attempt to break into shadowy corners of the underground, but Wheat Harvest not only hits the jackpot by unraveling a seedy hidden world, it also breaks some generalizations. |
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Lightning LoveLightning Love knows the right way to walk a thin line |
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May the blues be with youThis month’s title may sound like a veiled threat from a long time ago in a galaxy far away, but it is actually a modern day blessing in disguise. |
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The SheepdogsYou’ve gotta love some old-school dirty rock & roll, which is exactly what these four shaggy Canadian’s pump out... |
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Folk Festival's line-up previews spring seasonThe headliners instantly capture our attention; it’s just how it is and how it’s meant to be (and why wouldn’t Ryan Adams and Emmylou get you excited?)... |
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Inside Big Sky RecordingsIf there’s anything Geoff’s learned it’s this: To remember to use your ears…and that rock bands never show up on time. |
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The Levon Helm BandIt’s hard for any musician to stay relevant 50 years after busting onto the scene, let alone racking up a handful of recent well-deserved Grammys... |
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Max Raabe and Palast OrchesterUMS takes a step back into the enchanting era of late night speakeasies and big band sounds with the internationally renowned ensemble Max Raabe and Palast Orchester. |
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No sign of slowing downHot Tuna is, among many other things, practically a synonym for longevity in the music world. |
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Seriously funNow that March is in full swing, spring is well on its way and what better way to celebrate than with tiki inspired cocktails? |
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"eat" mixes old-school charm with modern flavorIt’s called “eat.” Don’t concern yourself with “eat – what?” |
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Get your green onGardeners and chefs now have a place to indulge with Garden Mill’s new Green Thumb series every Saturday in March at 2pm. |
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VinologyIf you haven’t been paying attention to Vinology, it’s time to start. |
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HomestyleYou know what we're talking about — it's time to clean, rearrange, buy something that ties a room together and pitch that old couch or chair that's as dull as November. |
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A visionary half-centuryYou know the moment. The lights dim, the theater gets quiet. There’s a sense of anticipation. |
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Musical chairs and seed moneyThe Parthenon Restaurant has been sold after nearly 40 years on Main Street. |
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Creating a barrierEver wondered what kind of toxins are in children’s toys, pet toys or other household items? |
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Mix it up!Bonnie and Ed Penet, and Leslie and Markel Leland, owners of MIX, a retail store in Downtown Ypsilanti, have created a different kind of shopping experience across Michigan Avenue from their location. |
