Howell
Howell, MI · Arts & Culture
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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)
The Mary Sue
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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.
Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus
Local creator hopes to open bookshop in Kensington Valley Outlets
A prospective local business owner is eyeing a storefront for books at Kensington Valley Outlets . Hannah Sanchez hopes to raise $38,000 via Kickstarter to open Bumblebee Books in the former Francesca's at 1475 N. Burkhart Road. The campaign offers exclusive rewards for contributors, Sanchez told The Daily. The fundraiser will launch Nov. 7, the same day Sanchez is hosting a pop-up adult romance book fair in the space near Howell. The event invites readers to meet romance authors, purchase signed books and discover new reads 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sanchez said her campaign is all-or-nothing, with an end date Dec. 12. The money would cover the store's buildout and initial inventory, with a possible soft opening in March. More: Brighton resident finds niche in selling books, accessories Sanchez is the owner of Creative by Sanchez, which now does business as Bumblebee Books. The business didn't focus heavily on books until a few years ago , but in that time, she's hosted pop-ups at various locations and events, including the Brighton Farmers Market. According to a previous interview with The Daily, her dream job in high school was working at Barnes and Noble — a dream she was able to realize
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WILX-TV
Lansing event recognizes local veterans ahead of Veterans Day
LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Local veterans gathered at the Gier Community Center in Lansing for an early Veterans Day celebration hosted by the Ingham and Clinton county departments of veterans affairs. The 10th annual event included guest speakers, awards and recognition for local veterans. Attendees also had food, music...
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Beloved Mexican tradition in Oakland County Friday with dancing, crafts and food
Centro Multicultural La Familia will host a Día de Muertos celebration in downtown Pontiac. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a 3,000-year-old tradition of remembering loved ones who have died. This year’s theme highlights the stories and experiences of people who crossed borders and desertscapes.
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fox2detroit.com
Olympic gold medalist Evan Bates to perform at Detroit Tree Lighting
Ann Arbor native, Evan Bates, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live with Brandon Hudson to talk about his plans off the ice, how fans can catch him and his wife at the tree lighting ceremony and the local pet store he loves since being back home!
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WXYZ
Spotlight on the News: Coleman A. Young in D.C. and Detroit's next generation of musicians
WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, November 8, Spotlight on the News will go inside the campaign to place a statue of former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young at the U.S. Capitol. Khary Turner, Executive Director of the CAYF will share all the details. Also on Spotlight, join us for an enlightening conversation with Ralphe Armstrong, the legendary Detroit musician and teacher who is trying to groom this region's next generation of talented artists. Find out what you can do to help!