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This Michigan Museum Keeps A Petrified Fairy, A Chupacabra Skull And Old Mortuary Tools Under One Roof

A petrified fairy sits on display in a Michigan museum. Yes, a fairy. And it shares the building with a chupacabra skull and a leprechaun. The strangeness keeps stacking up from there. Antique embalming tools fill one section. Hundreds of vintage Halloween masks stare back from another. Then come cast...

Pontiac, MI · 9d
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New Stages, Same Motor City Magic at Detroit Jazz Fest

Distinguishing infrastructure updates at this year’s Motor City bonanza, the world’s biggest free jazz festival, included a focused festival footprint in downtown Detroit’s 40,000-capacity, 14-acre Hart Plaza. The location of the JP Morgan Stage, previously in picturesque Cadillac Square, posed traffic and ambulatory challenges, and from now on resides by the Detroit River, as far as possible, across the cement expanse of the Plaza, from the main Carhartt Amphitheater and the adjacent Waterfront Stage, the latter newly baffled to limit sound spill.

Detroit, MI · 9d
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Things To Do in Detroit This Weekend: Nov. 6-8

Detroit's first full weekend of November brings candlelit classics, hip-hop, and family fun. A Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson reimagines the King of Pop's hits for a string quartet, while rapper Vince Staples brings his Cry Baby Tour to The Majestic Theatre. Families can sing and dance along with Elmo and friends at Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got the Moves at the Fox Theatre. Nurse John, AJ McLean, and more round out the weekend, with a Gil Scott-Heron tribute, Palace, and other events keeping the momentum going into next week.

Detroit, MI · 8d
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Lenawee County Offices to Close in Observance of Veterans Day

Lenawee County offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. Emergency and essential services will continue to operate as needed. Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize and honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their service, sacrifice, and commitment have helped protect the freedoms we enjoy each day.

Lenawee County, MI · 8d
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Events of Thursday, November 5, 2026

Percussion Concussion. Get ready for the 2026 Percussion Concussion, Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:15 p.m. in Potter Center’s Harold Sheffer Music Hall. The Detroit Lions Drumline promises to dazzle the audience, provide pre-show clinics for 12-plus high school drumlines and close the show with a bang! Local high school drumline performances will showcase their talents. Get ready for a fun-filled evening of rhythms, showmanship, and fun! Tickets are $15 each (or 2 for $25) and will be available from the Potter Center Box Office, 517.796.8600, or at the door. There will be T-shirts available for $15 or two for $25 at the event, and this year’s accent color is electric pink.

Jackson, MI · 7d

News-Herald

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Photo gallery of Riverview Gabriel Richard vs Allen Park Inter-City Baptist in a D4 girls volleyball district semifinal matchup

Two local high school girls volleyball teams met up for a second time this fall season when Riverview Gabriel Richard opposed Allen Park Inter-City Baptist in a Division 4 district semifinal matchup on Wednesday. The two programs met way back on Sep 1 in an early-season quad meet at Trenton...

Allen Park, MI · 8d

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Jackson County historical society to debut coal mining book Nov. 4

JACKSON — A new book on Jackson County’s coal mining history will debut Wednesday, November 4, at the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society’s annual gathering. Society President and local historian Maurice Imhoff will discuss his book, “The Mines Below.”. It traces the industry from the discovery...

Jackson County, MI · 7d

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'Round Every Corner: Jeff Daniels' artistic impact on the Chelsea community

Welcome to WEMU's new segment about arts and culture that's local, homegrown and right under your nose. It's called "'Round Every Corner." I am Neda Ulaby. This week, a visit with the 8,000-pound gorilla of Chelsea, Michigan's art scene, the impresario of Purple Rose Theatre Company and the new JDs Stage Bistro. JD, of course, for Jeff Daniels.

Chelsea, MI · 9d

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Events of Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Harold White Sr. Annual Awards Breakfast. 7:30 AM. Annual Harold White Sr. Awards Breakfast. The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission (HRC) is proud to host the Harold White Sr. Awards Breakfast, an annual event that celebrates local residents and organizations making a difference through volunteering, diversity, and inclusion. The breakfast will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. at the Grandeur, 1778 W. Michigan Ave. (Westwood Mall, JC Penney wing). Each year, the HRC honors individuals and organizations whose work strengthens the Jackson community through outstanding contributions in three key areas: Diversity, Inclusion, and Volunteer. The Harold White Sr. Awards Breakfast is an opportunity to recognize the people and organizations that make Jackson a stronger, more welcoming community. We look forward to celebrating their impact together. Tickets are $25 per person at the door.

Jackson, MI · 9d

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From Ann Arbor trails to a gallery floor: ‘Like the flowing river’ opens at the Institute for the Humanities

About 45 University of Michigan students and community members gathered in the Institute for the Humanities Wednesday evening to celebrate the opening of “Like the flowing river” — a new exhibition featuring Tomoyuki Ueno, the 2026 Paula and Edwin Sidman Visiting Artist. The exhibition featured intricate grid-shaped...

Ann Arbor, MI · 7d

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Patrick Stewart Conducted Michigan's Marching Band In Star Trek Theme, Told Wolverines To Beat Ohio State

Patrick Stewart took the podium with Michigan's marching band two decades ago, leading them through the Star Trek theme before rallying the team to face Ohio State.

Ann Arbor, MI · 9d

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New documentary celebrates legacy of Detroit Jazz trumpeter Marcus Belgrave | American Black Journal

It’s all about jazz! Host Stephen Henderson sits down with vocalist and music/film producer Joan Belgrave and film director Timashion Jones to talk about their new documentary on the life and legacy of Detroit jazz trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. Joan Belgrave talks about her late husband’s many musical collaborations with...

Detroit, MI · 8d

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Detroit Lions Thanksgiving halftime show to feature legendary hip-hop group

The Detroit Lions’ 2026 Thanksgiving halftime show will feature hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. The Detroit Lions revealed on Sunday morning the performing act for the 2026 Thanksgiving Day halftime show, and it’s one of the bigger names they’ve ever landed. Legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan will perform...

Detroit, MI · 11d

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100 Years: Western Golf and Country Club

The most striking feature of the Western Golf and Country Club is the river basin the property runs through is absolutely nothing like the metro Detroit neighborhoods engulfing and surrounding this special, 100-year-old property. For more than two decades I lived just a few miles away from Western, down Five...

Wayne County, MI · 10d

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Legendary Detroit musician who helped invent an entire genre of music dies at 64

DETROIT - A music pioneer from Detroit, known as one of the inventors of an entire music genre, has passed away. Producer, musician and DJ Juan Atkins has died at 64, according to a post on Instagram from his booking agent and from a Facebook post from fellow music pioneer Kevin Saunderson.

Detroit, MI · 10d

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Things To Do in Detroit This Weekend: Nov. 6-8

Detroit's first full weekend of November brings candlelit classics, hip-hop, and family fun. A Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson reimagines the King of Pop's hits for a string quartet, while rapper Vince Staples brings his Cry Baby Tour to The Majestic Theatre. Families can sing and dance along with Elmo and friends at Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got the Moves at the Fox Theatre. Nurse John, AJ McLean, and more round out the weekend, with a Gil Scott-Heron tribute, Palace, and other events keeping the momentum going into next week.

Detroit, MI · 8d

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Detroit Institute of Arts to Open Reimagined Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries

The Detroit Institute of Arts has reimagined its Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries, the first comprehensive reinstallation of both collections in nearly 20 years. The revamped galleries, set to open to […] The post Detroit Institute of Arts to Open Reimagined Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries appeared first on DBusiness Magazine .

Detroit, MI · 9d

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‘Mary Poppins’ flies into Fowlerville

Fowlerville Community Theatre’s upcoming production of “Mary Poppins” is a family show in more ways than one. Not only does the cast include several sets of family members, but parents and other relatives are also pitching in to help prepare for opening night. One such volunteer is...

Fowlerville, MI · 8d

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Brighton District Library Receives State Librarian’s Excellence Award

The Brighton District Library has received the 25th annual State Librarian’s Excellence Award - recognizing the library’s dedication to providing superior customer service. Director Cindy Mack was “incredibly honored” for the Library to receive the award. Mack said “This recognition reflects the dedication, creativity and passion...

Brighton, MI · 8d

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Ohio’s Hidden Diners: 6 Still Open Since The 1950s

Some Ohio diners have been flipping pancakes and pouring coffee since your grandparents were kids. A few started even earlier, back when lunch came from a horse-drawn wagon. This list covers six spots that are still open, still serving, and still holding on to their old-school counters, stools, and neon. If you love a good burger, a slice of homemade pie, or just a seat with some real history, these are the places to save for your next road trip.

Ohio · 14d