by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Feb 29, 2016 | Beer, Michigan, Music
The 11th Annual Michigan Brewers Guild 2016 Winter Beer Festival was in Grand Rapids, Michigan over the weekend (Feb 26 & 27). Winter Beer Festival The weather forecast for the weekend was unbelievably perfect – sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures. Thank... 
by Chuck Marshall | Feb 28, 2016 | Michigan, Music
The short yet brilliant career of metal band Speedgod culminates with a no holds barred music extravaganza at the Avenue Café in Lansing. Speedgod – A final celebration of music It is a sad day when a supremely talented group of musicians decides that their path... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Feb 24, 2016 | Beer, Michigan
The Dark Horse Brewery Staff Brew-Off was Saturday, February 20, 2016, in the Beer Garten. The Snow Sculptures were missing because of the balmy temperature, but the ice sculptures were pretty amazing — although not naughty but definitely impressive. Seriously,... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Feb 15, 2016 | History, Michigan
The Detroit Historical Museum is on Woodward and is quietly waiting for you to discover it. It is a bucket list item you definitely need to move to the top of the list. This was my first visit to the Detroit Historical Museum, but it was a walk down memory lane for... 
by Chuck Marshall | Feb 13, 2016 | Michigan, Travel
Eric Freitas is keeping the craft of clock making alive in Michigan and his latest creation is a work of art will have you thinking of Leonardo da Vinci. Eric Freitas I learned about Eric Freitas and his sculptural art clocks through our friend Dana Forrester, who is... 
by Chuck Marshall | Feb 10, 2016 | Michigan, Music
Promising the fury of the frost giants, FebruFury delivered unstoppable Michigan metal from Imminent Sonic Destruction, Hate Unbound, From Blue To Gray and Kilbury Unit. FebruFury In the dead of a Michigan winter, there is no better way to warm your bones than with... 
by Chuck Marshall | Feb 6, 2016 | Michigan, Music
A hungry crowd of rock fans devoured a powerful night of blues infused rock from the Mike Leslie Band and outstanding supporting acts. F. Patrick James gets things started Hot off of touring with Candlebox, Mike Leslie is back in town and stoked to play a show for his... 
by Chuck Marshall | Feb 4, 2016 | Michigan, Music
Erin Zindle and her brother TJ from Ann Arbor’s Ragbirds stopped over to the Rumpus Room in Chelsea, Michigan for a concert to benefit Project 418. Rumpus Room and Project 418 The Rumpus Room is a new addition to Jet’s Pizza in Chelsea where they have set... 
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Feb 3, 2016 | Beer, Food, Michigan
The Canton Brew Works and Chefs Jason Osburn and Brandon O’Sullivan served some excellent beer and food during their Pop-Up Dinner in January. If you are unfamiliar with the Pop-Up Dinner concept, it is a temporary restaurant to provide new chefs exposure. For... 
