Altaic Warrior, photo by country_boy_shane.
Apparently the Detroit Tigers got loose.
Check it out background big and in Shane’s Featured in Flickr Explore slideshow.
The PIX Theatre and the Made in Michigan Film Festival
The Made-in-Michigan Film Festival (MiMFF) takes place October 21-22 in Lapeer. The festival was created to showcase independent films exclusively from the state of Michigan, thereby enhancing the quality of economic and cultural life in the State of Michigan. They’ll have nearly 50 films this year – click the link above to learn more and also get info from the MiMFF Facebook (MiMFFF?).
The host theatre is the Pix Theatre in Lapeer. Their history page begins:
The PIX Theatre was built by George Smith, who began his “show business” life in a production of Uncle Tom’s Cabin at the White Opera House. When the show went on the road, 18 year-old George went with it. Before long the troupe ended up broke in Chicago and George returned to Lapeer. Next, George began playing in theater orchestras in Flint and Saginaw where he met and married Vera, the band’s pianist. In 1914, the Smiths opened a small movie theater next door to what would become the PIX Theatre. Business was good, with tickets selling for five and ten cents. By 1921, the Smith’s were ready to expand their business, so they built the Lyric Theatre, “the fanciest show house around.” Silent movies reigned supreme, accompanied by Vera on the piano until 1928, when the “talkies” came to town.
Early in 1940, with movies at the peak of popularity, it was rumored that Harry Holboth, owner of the Deluxe Theater in neighboring Imlay City, was planning to build a new theater in Lapeer. George Smith, not to be outdone by the competition, quickly set to work locating a site for a new, modern movie house that he would name The PIX Theatre… (read more)
The PIX closed in 1996 and was purchased by the City of Lapeer Downtown Development Authority. PIX Arts Council now manages the Theatre on behalf of the DDA, offering around fifty live performances per season. FYI, the Made-in-Michigan Film Society that produces the MiMFF shows Michigan films at a monthly gathering, providing a regular opportunity for film-goers to interact with film makers.
Check Darryl’s photo out bigger and in his Lapeer slideshow.
Don’t miss Michigan’s #1 rated Fall Show!
Fall Folly 2908-08, photo by StacyN – MichiganMoments
It’s a great time to tune into fall color all across Michigan. The Upper Peninsula is about at peak with the northern half of lower Michigan looking at peak color this weekend and next. Southwest and southeast Michigan aren’t far behind!
Be sure to check out the Fall Color Tours at Pure Michigan for ideas from all across the state and also see Fall on Michigan in Pictures and absolutemichigan.com/fall!
Stacy took this photo near Maple City in Leelanau County, and it jibes with the near peak forecast we’re giving for this weekend over on Leelanau.com. Check it out bigger and in her Generic Fall Images slideshow.
An opening at the Argus Museum
Argus Factory, photo by Voxphoto
The Argus Museum has an exhibition opening Friday, October 21st entitled Sunday Afternoon on the Porch: Reflections of a Small Town in Iowa, 1939-1942, photographs by Everett W. Kuntz. The exhibition runs from October 21st through November 18th, 2011. However, as the exhibit really has nothing at all to do with Michigan, and as this blog is called Michigan in Pictures, we’ll press on and tell you that the museum is located on the second floor of the Argus l building in Ann Arbor, one of the buildings that housed the Argus Camera Co.
Several years ago, Michigan in Pictures had a piece telling the story of the Argus Camera Company, whose cameras had a big role in the explosion in consumer photography. The post has become an internet phenom of sorts, gathering nearly 100 comments from folks buying, selling or wondering about Argus cameras. The article said little, however, about the museum itself. Fortunately, the email that the museum sent me shares a bit more, adding that:
Also on display will be artifacts from the Argus Museum collections. Products manufactured by the Argus Camera Company, including rare objects and prototypes, are featured, as well as military items and employees’ personal effects. Many of the artifacts on display were manufactured in the same building which now houses the Museum.
Former Argus employees and their families will be invited to the opening, giving those interested a chance to speak with them. Argus-related presentations are planned for Saturday, October 22nd, with an afternoon field trip to the Yankee Air Museum which will include a private tour and photography opportunities. (A $2.50 admission fee per person will be charged.) The Argus Museum Archives will open for research on Sunday, October 23rd. Reservations are required for Saturday and Sunday events. If you are interested in giving a presentation (it can be an informal one), please contact Cheryl Chidester…
So it sounds like all you Argus & old camera fans out there will want to check this weekend out. Cheryl is the museum curator and her number is 734-759-0770 (or email) – contact her for questions about the weekend and reservations for Saturday & Sunday.
Ross took this shot of the former Argus camera factory with an Argus 75 pinhole conversion. See it bigger and see more in his arghole slideshow.
September Storm on Lake Superior
September Storm, photo by gkretovic.
Incredible wave action on Lake Superior in Marquette from a few days ago.
Check it out bigger and in Greg’s Upper Peninsula of Michigan slideshow.
You can purchase this and other photos at MichiganNaturePhotos.com and stay connected on Facebook. Speaking of Facebook, Greg has a great slideshow there that includes this pic and several more including a cool surfing shot!
October in Michigan is filled with light & color … and some great events!
A River Runs Through It, my New Years Resolution version, photo by posthumus_cake (www.pinnaclephotography.net).
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.”
~John Burroughs
We’ve posted our October Michigan Event Calendar on Absolute Michigan. It’s one of Michigan’s best listings of events, featuring everything from ArtPrize in Grand Rapids to the Famous Pumpkin Train. Check them all out and learn a lot more about the 10th month!
The photo is the Big Carp River seen from one of Michigan’s premier vistas, the Lake of the Clouds Overlook in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Check it out on black and in his Porcupine Mountains slideshow. He adds that one year later, it was a blizzard! More from Matthew at pinnaclephotography.net.
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