2009 ArtPrize Grand Rapids

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ArtPrize '09 Friday

ArtPrize ’09 Friday, photo by JohnE777.

If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered “Just how much money does it take for a city to completely go off its nut and turn into some kind of urban ninja butterfly?”

The answer, it seems, is about a million dollars. That’s how much money Rick DeVos allocated to found the Grand Rapids ArtPrize. The public will vote to determine who wins prizes including the top prize of $250,000!

Over on Absolute Michigan we’ve created the 2009 ArtPrize Grand Rapids page, an explosion of tweets, videos and (of course) photos.

Also check out the ArtPrize Map or (if you’re so inclined) fly through Grand Rapids and ArtPrize in Google Earth.

Check out this photo bigger and also see John’s massive ArtPrize ’09 set (slideshow).

PS: Tomorrow Rob Bliss & friends will launch 100,000 paper airplanes over Monroe Ave. as a flashmob of musicians play. Be there.

Mirror Lake in the Porcupine Mountains

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Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake, photo by deciBelle.

Be sure to check this fall photo from Mirror Lake bigger or in Leslie’s Landscape set (slideshow).

There’s a nice writeup on the North Mirror Lake Trail on Mike & Aimee’s Favorite Hikes in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. You can get maps for all the trails on trails.com and get more photos and info on Michigan’s largest state park from Michigan in Pictures.

The Heidelberg Project Polka Dot Picnic

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The Heidelberg Project

The Heidelberg Project, photo by John Baird.

The Heidelberg Project in Detroit invites you to attend their Polka Dot Picnic this Saturday (September 26) from 4-7 PM to help them celebrate community, their accomplishments & special friends leaving Detroit. They are also looking for donations/discounts on some supplies/services. Be sure to check the link above for more info about this amazing labor of love (including a new video).

Check this out bigger or in John’s So called most “Interesting” slideshow.

See more photos from the Heidelberg Project in the Absolute Michigan pool and also on Michigan in Pictures.

Road to the Sun: 2009 Autumn Equinox

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Road to the Sun

Road to the Sun, photo by Hooks Pix.

Bill Steffen at WOOD-TV says that the autumnal equinox – the starter pistol shot of fall – officially occurs at 5:18 PM today. For much more equinoxical goodness, check out Autumnal Equinox: the start of fall from last year’s Michigan in Pictures.

Be sure to check this photo out bigger and also Don’s fall slideshow. It’s from the famed Tunnel of Trees between Harbor Springs and Cross Village (see this post from the State of Michigan).

More fall wallpaper on Michigan in Pictures

Here comes fall color!

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Camp 5 Lake 01.jpg

Camp 5 Lake 01.jpg, photo by smartee_martee

My stats page says that people are starting to think about autumn and fall color. If you’re one of those folks, have a look at the Michigan Autumn slideshow from the Absolute Michigan pool and also the Michigan Fall wallpaper page!

Be sure to see this photo by Marty bigger and in his Michigan Fall Colors set (slideshow).

Michigan Downtowns

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Postcard View

Postcard View, photo by Eridony.

Today I’m at the Michigan Downtown Conference in Lansing. Assuming the wifi at the Lansing Center is up to the task, I’ll be posting over on updates from the conference on Absolute Michigan.

Be sure to check this out bigger and in his massive Downtown Lansing set (slideshow).

Head East

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323 EAST Advertisement

323 EAST Advertisement , photo by Joe Gall Photography.

323 East that is … Joe took this promo photo for 323 East in downtown Royal Oak. 323 East is billed as a a mash-up of art, culture, lifestyle and fashion, and they’re certainly mashing it up in this photo!

Be sure and check it out bigger and in his Models & Promos set (slideshow).

Oh Beans! (Michigan Green Beans that is)

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Oh Beans!

Oh Beans!, photo by Larry the Biker.

Taste the Local Difference says that although a 1/2 cup of green beans packs only 22 calories, it’s a great source of fiber and Vitamins A,C, K, folate, and manganese. I’m guessing that there’s a few more than 22 calories here but think of the manganese!

Click to read more including recipes like French Green Beans With Lemon.

Larry took this photo of the green bean harvest in Ray Township (in Macomb County). Be sure to check it out bigger … and also what the truck looks like en route!

cloud 9/9/9

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cloud 9

cloud 9, photo by paulhitz.

Hope today puts you on cloud 9.

Be sure to check this out bigger.

Silver Lake Sunset

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DSC_0387, photo by Jennifer Kleinheksel.

Like many lakes along the Lake Michigan shore, Silver Lake is a bay of the prehistoric Lake Nipissing that was closed in by coastal sand dunes. The Silver Lake Dunes Area’s fishing page says that Silver Lake is great fishing hole for Walleye, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Black Crappie, while you enjoy the scenic beauty of the Sand Dunes. It’s part of Silver Lake State Park and you can see the view looking back at the lake from the air on Wikipedia.

Be sure to check this out bigger and also Jennifer’s Silver Lake set (slideshow).