19 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Aug. 15-17)
Pasties, car shows, and more.
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Karel Vega
Karel Vega is The ’Gander’s newsletter editor. Coming from a long background in public radio, Karel strives to find stories that inform and inspire local communities. Before joining The ’Gander, Karel served as managing editor at WKAR, the NPR affiliate in East Lansing, Michigan.
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22 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Aug. 8-10)
If you've been looking for an excuse to head Up North, here it is. The region is brimming with excitement this weekend with fairs, music, and a dog parade to boot. Other fun around the state includes a blueberry parade in western Michigan, a mint festival just north of Lansing, and much, much more.
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17 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Aug. 1-3)
Our highlights include various county fairs, a jazz festival in the state capital, and a nautical festival Up North (that's also trying to break a world record).
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17 Michigan events to check out this weekend (July 25-27)
This week's highlights include a festival that honors the Coast Guard, an auto show in Lansing, and two very specific food festivals in southeast Michigan.
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20 Michigan events to check out this weekend (July 18-20)
Looking for something to do this weekend in Michigan? We’ve got you covered.
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15 Michigan events to check out this weekend (June 27-29)
Welcome to your guide of what to do in Michigan this weekend. This week's highlights include a taco festival out west, several Pride festivals, and a Detroit-area fireworks show you don't want to miss.
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15 Michigan events to check out this weekend (June 20-22)
Music festivals, an air show, and more inside.
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This Michigander has some choice words for proposed healthcare cuts
The cruelty behind Republican-led cuts to Medicaid isn’t a flaw in the plan. It’s the point.
And this Michigander is calling it out.
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That one time in Michigan: When we established one of the most isolated national parks
It's been nearly 100 years since Congress authorized one of the country's most beautiful and remote national parks.
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That one time in Michigan: When an abolitionist called Battle Creek home
Sojourner Truth, the legendary activist, lived in Michigan for more than 20 years, using her powerful voice to fight for abolition, women’s rights, and equality.
