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Franklin, MI · Arts & Culture
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The $1 Million Harry Bertoia Sculpture Found in a Mall Basement, and the Questions Over Its Restoration
It is the kind of story the art world rarely gets: a major sculpture by one of America’s great modernists, lost in a shopping-mall basement for nearly four decades, rediscovered by appraisers, restored and sold to General Motors for a reported $1 million. Months after it went up in GM’s new Detroit headquarters, the tale of Harry Bertoia’s forgotten “clouds” is circulating widely again online, along with questions about how the restoration was done.
MLive.com
The Mary Sue
Michigan fans arrive at the Ann Arbor Golf Club to tailgate. Then researchers ask them to step into 2 yurts and donate their urine: ‘The Piss Off’
Could your urine be used for good? According to some researchers who are hosting The Piss Off in Michigan, the answer is yes, as some researchers in Michigan prepare to use the football rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State to test a “peecycling” program on a stadium-level scale for the first time. Researchers from Michigan […]
WXYZ
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News-Herald
Photo gallery of No. 4 Gibraltar Carlson hosting Livonia Franklin in a D2 football district finals matchup
After grinding out a 14-0 win vs Detroit Mumford in its playoff opener last week, the Gibraltar Carlson football team resumed its Division 2 postseason run Friday night. Playing in it sixth district championship game in as many years, Carlson was looking to make it four such titles in a row. Up next for the undefeated Marauders was a perenially battle-tested Livonia Franklin team, which ousted Carlson’s Downriver League rival Allen Park the week prior by a score of 35-28. Carlson once more found itself in another low-scoring playoff affair Friday night. This time, however, it did not go in their favor as the visiting Patriots from Franklin gutted out a 17-6 win to end the season for the Marauders.
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The Detroit News
Wolverine meets Wolverine: Hugh Jackman joins Michigan football
Michigan football has unveiled a special "X" factor ahead of its rivalry matchup against Michigan State. Actor Hugh Jackman, who played Marvel superhero Wolverine across 10 films, is set to serve as an honorary captain for the Wolverine football team in Saturday's game against the Spartans . More: Michigan-Michigan State predictions: Who wins the annual in-state showdown? UM Football announced the special appearance in a social media post shared online about 24 hours ahead of kickoff. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michigan Football (@umichfootball) In the short clip, Jackman, wearing a maize and blue hat and track jacket, says he's excited to support the Wolverines on Saturday."From one Wolverine to the entire Wolverine nation, I'm so pumped to be the honorary captain for the big rivalry, the big game, in the Big House tomorrow," the actor says. "Go Blue!" The 58-year-old Australian also joked that he was even ready to suit up and hit the gridiron. "Is it a simple mistake that I haven't received the playbook yet, on purpose??!" he wrote on Instagram . Michigan (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) and Michigan State (2-6, 0-5)
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Motor City Comic Con 2026: 4 Celebrity Guests No Longer Appearing
Motor City Comic Con returns to the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi this month, featuring three days of celebrity guests, comic creators, cosplay guests, and more. With any event booked this far in advance, there is always a chance that a scheduled guest may have to cancel. Motor City Comic Con makes that possibility very clear on its official website.
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News-Herald
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travelmag.com
This Michigan Bookstore Packs A Million Used And Rare Books Into A Former Glove Factory And Is A Cozy Pick For 2027
A giant painted glove still hangs outside a Michigan building packed with roughly one million books. It’s a leftover from the building’s factory days, and it waves you in like an old friend. The whole building once got picked up and moved about 250 feet to make room...
littleguidedetroit.com
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil Is Coming to Detroit for the Holidays
Looking for a magical holiday show to enjoy with the family? ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to Detroit this December, bringing breathtaking acrobatics, beloved Christmas music and a heartwarming holiday story to the historic Fox Theatre. This festive theatrical experience is a memorable...