Culture
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Fragrant lilacs bloom on Mackinac Island. When you can celebrate in 2025
With its famous lilacs in bloom, Mackinac Island is preparing to welcome visitors for 10 days celebrating the fragrant flowers that grow throughout the downtown area. The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is set for June 6-15; it’s the largest and most historic festival on Mackinac Island, according to the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
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Binge-watch the 11 best movies set in Michigan
From thrillers to romantic dramas to action flicks, here are some of the best movies set in Michigan to enjoy on your next movie night!
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Where you should live in Michigan, based on your zodiac sign
Whether you’re a bold-yet-reserved Taurus or an out-there Aries, Michigan has something for every Zodiac sign.
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Free Comic Book Day in Michigan: What to know & where to go
Free Comic Book Day takes place on May 3, 2025. Learn how and where to celebrate all things comic books in Michigan.
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10 celebrities who own mansions in Michigan
From Eminem to Jeff Daniels, here are some of the most recognizable celebrities who own mansions in Michigan. Could you be their neighbor?
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Midwest horror core: ‘Holland’ gives Michigan the Hollywood treatment
Holland, Michigan—famous for its Dutch heritage and Tulip Time Festival—takes center stage in the new thriller “Holland,” just in time for spring.
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37 Michigan sayings & slang words, explained
Those of us from the Mitten know all about Michigan sayings, but do you know where they actually came from?
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We asked, you answered: Here’s what Michiganders set their thermostats to in the wintertime
We crunched the numbers, and one setting came out on top.
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2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
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Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey to host ‘A Motown Christmas’ special honoring the label’s legacy
Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey — bridging Motown’s old and new school — are lending their voices during a holiday special to honor the groundbreaking record label that changed music forever.
