The Great Beerd Run
On a rather cold November morning, we joined hundreds of bearded, beer-drinking runners for the 2019 Great Beerd Run. Normally I’m not sporting a beard so I was pleasantly surprised and pleased by how warm my new beard kept my face.
Hiking In New Zealand – Easy Jaunts
Hiking in New Zealand is a life affirming event and we made sure we latched on to a life well lived with these easy jaunts in both the North and South islands.
Detroit Fall Beer Festival 2019
The buzz during the 2019 Detroit Fall Beer Festival was the Michigan Brewers Guild’s new Spring Beer Festival announcement.
Thank You Billy Strings for Home
For almost a month, I’ve been listening to the new album called Home by Billy Strings and I feel the need to say thank you.
Plague Years at Kelly’s Bar in Hamtramck
Plague Years kick off their Unholy Infestation tour with a throwdown at Kelly’s Bar in Hamtramck with Manic Outburst, Nethergate, and We Will Rot
Sometimes Pretty and Dull Grave at Over The Edge
Sometimes Pretty and Dull Grave captured the essence of the Over The Edge Sports Bar’s name with a night of razor rock in Manchester.
Cognition Brewing Company
There is no better place to contemplate the beauty of the Upper Peninsula while enjoying a fine craft beer than Cognition Brewing in Ishpeming.
Tompkins Center Freedom Festival and Steam Show
The Annual Tompkins Center Historical Society Freedom Festival & Steam Show held the third week of September is a taste of farming Americana.
Backyard Beer Garden Fundraiser
The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Backyard Beer Garden on Saturday, September 21st in the Palmer Commons.
The Ultimate 5-Day Trip to Michigan’s UP
Do I have suggestions for a 5-day trip to Michigan’s UP? Yes, I do! I love Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and pounced on every opportunity to promote it.
2019 UP Beer Festival
The 2019 UP Fall Beer Festival featured hundreds of Michigan’s finest beers, excellent music, crowd surfing, a blue sky, plus a pretzel king and his court.
Fox Glacier Heli Hike
The New Zealand Heli-Hike on the Fox Glacier is awesome. Do it. You won’t regret. The safety meeting before the helicopter ride had a few shockers.
A Summer Jaunt to Traverse City
A trail marker tree, touring the former Northern Michigan Asylum, and enjoying tasty beers at Earthen Ales made for a super summer day in Traverse City.
Jennifer Westwood and Dylan Dunbar
Jennifer Westwood and Dylan Dunbar brought a passionate mix of honky-tonk, rock and soul to the Manchester Underground Music and Art.
50th Anniversary Ann Arbor Blue Festival
The first night of the 50th Anniversary Ann Arbor Blues Festival featured wonderful weather and smoking hot blues from Thornetta Davis, Bernard Allison, and Laith Al-Saadi.
The 2019 Michigan Summer Beer Festival
The 2019 Michigan Summer Beer Festival on July 26-27, in Ypsilanti, featured more than 150 Michigan breweries. We caught the fun in the pictures posted in our galleries and taped a few interviews where we asked if there was any exciting news they’d like to share.