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Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet Rolls into Rock Financial Showplace

Sunday February 21st – 11am – 4pm

The Midwest’s Largest Collection of Motorcycle Vendors Under One Roof

NOVI, MI –   The Midwest’s largest collection of motorcycle vendors under one roof will converge with thousands of "bikers" on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Rock Financial Showplace to buy, sell and swap motorcycles, parts, accessories and experiences.

Spring is around the corner and bikers with “cabin fever” turning to “Spring fever” will arrive in droves clad from head-to-toe in

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Randy Weston Performs with His African Rhythms Trio

Feb. 2, 2009 — Ann Arbor, Mich. — Combining a foundation in bebop with African roots, jazz master Randy Weston seamlessly blends the two categories as one of the seminal musicians of our time. Alex Blake (bass) and Neil Clarke (percussion) join Weston as the African Rhythms Trio at Kerrytown Concert House on Saturday, March 20, with sets at 7 and 9 p.m. This concert is sponsored by the Center for Afroamerican and African Studies

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KDN Films Chronicles Building of Ann Arbor’s Traverwood Branch Library

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ — While thousands have visited Ann Arbor’s Traverwood Branch Library, few realize it is Michigan’s only library to reuse diseased ash trees throughout the building. Viewers of "Up From Ashes," will relive every aspect of the building experience including the creative design process and stressful crunch of deadlines. The film includes perspectives from the architects, the library director and skilled craftsmen. Developers took a unique approach by harvesting hundreds

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Sales are Up at the Ann Arbor Art Fairs

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The Ann Arbor Art Fairs wrapped up last Saturday with many happy artists who said they made a profit over the four-day festival. Fair weather with comfortable temperatures brought out the crowds. Even with Michigan’s struggling economy, people still decided to purchase art and keep it a part of their lives.

The Street Art Fair celebrated it’s 50th anniversary with a special exhibit at the Ann Arbor District Library. A new

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Rob Reiner Movie to Film in Ann Arbor

From wxyz.com

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) – A new Rob Reiner movie is set to begin filming on the Ann Arbor campus of Concordia University. Called "Flipped," crews will shoot several scenes at the Earhart Manor. Filming should begin shortly. Crews are now working to renovate the manor to accommodate shooting.

"Flipped" is based on Wendelin Van Draanen’s teen novel. It tells the story of a teen romance between Julianna and Bryce. The

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Ann Arbor Restaurateur to Compete on ‘Top Chef’

When the sixth season of Top Chef: Las Vegas, Bravo’s Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series returns at 9 p.m. Aug. 26, Ann Arbor chef Eve Aronoff will be among the 17 new chef-contestants.

The chef, who is the owner of the restaurant eve in Kerrytown Square, will compete for a shot at culinary stardom and a chance to earn the prestigious title of Top Chef. Each episode holds two challenges for the chefs. The first

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