The most unbelievable true story of Pontiac’s Rebellion
Every Memorial Day Weekend, a group of individuals dressed as American Indians from the upper part of Michigan gather in front of Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City to play baggataway, which is an early version of lacrosse. The game is carefully scripted. Many spectators gather, some of whom are dressed as American Indian women and children.The reenactors are not simply playing the game for enjoyment. “The
Author Barbara Pietron revels in supernatural world
After years in the corporate world, Royal Oak-based author, Barbara Pietron, found herself with a chance at a second career. Inspired by a lifetime love of reading, and with a background in technical writing, she decided to pursue a career as a writer. Beginning by writing nonfiction magazine pieces, she achieved both regional and national publication before trying her hand at her true passion--fiction. Gravitating toward
12 things to do in Michigan in June 2019
Warmth is finally arriving, graduates are marching, and fests are popping up every weekend. It’s time for some summer fun. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in June 2019. June 6-9 Bavarian Festival – Frankenmuth June means it’s time for one of Frankenmuth’s favorite weekends. Celebrate the heritage that made the town famous during this annual event. The Main Tent will be located
$20,000 hardware pitch competition launched in Detroit
Lawrence Technological University’s (LTU) Centrepolis Accelerator and Planet M are looking for the next great ideas in hardware development. The two entities are teaming up for a pitch competition that will take place in conjunction with the Hardware Tech Summit, scheduled for June 19, 2019 at the Lexus Velodrome in Detroit. "The competition provides cash prizes and free services for innovative hardware start-ups and small manufacturers in and
Michigan: first in and first out of Prohibition
The month of May marks the anniversary of Michigan Prohibition, which began on May 1, 1917. “But wait," say those of you who know your Constitutional History. “Prohibition was the 18th Amendment and that took effect on January 17, 1920.” Well, my friends, the state of Michigan, which is now home to Beer City USA, passed a prohibition law three years before the Federal Government did. Now,
12 things to do in Michigan in May 2019
We’re still flirting with snowfalls so it’s nice to know that May truly means summer cannot be far behind. Flowers are blooming, boats are reappearing in our lakes, and month of delightful experiences await. Here are 12 things to do in Michigan in May 2019. May 4-5 Great Lakes Woodworking Festival – Adrian In some places woodworking is a lost art, but not here in Michigan.