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Organizers of the Sundance Film Festival have a plan to beam outward some of the energy that pulses through Park City, Utah, each January to select theaters across thecountry, including Ann Arbor's Michigan Theater. The new program announced Thursday would transmit select Sundance films to eight independent theaters Jan. 28 and also dispatch the filmmaker to lead discussions in... Full story »

Crain's Detroit Business is reporting that Michigan's tourism office had to take a pass on media buys for the winter Pure Michigan ad campaign, long pushed for by ski resort owners and others who rely on Michigan's winter tourism. But tourism officials are pushing for a permanent fund, supported by new tourism-generated sales and use taxes, that'll create a... Full story »

What's black, brown and white, has more than 15,000 legs, and considers being a bitch a good thing? It's the West Michigan Harvest Cluster Dog Show, and it's at DeltaPlex from Friday through Sunday. More than 3,800 dogs and 146 breeds are expected at the event, which combines shows from the Muskegon (Friday), Kalamazoo (Saturday) and Grand Rapids (Sunday)... Full story »

For the first time this year, you don't have to travel to D.C. and wait in line, to score a ticket to the Dec. 3 lighting of the National Tree. Instead, you can register online for a ticket, distributed via lottery. I just signed up here and learned that should I not beat the odds, I could watch via... Full story »

Maine has the lobster roll, Philly the cheese steak. What's Michigan's trademark sandwich, I started wondering, upon learning that today, after all, is National Sandwich Day. Does a pasty actually count as a sandwich? It would have served the purpose of the "Earl of Sandwich" who supposedly invented the delicacy as a way to eat with one hand while... Full story »

Those flying over the holidays should make sure the budget includes room for the latest airline surcharge: a holiday tax of sorts that just keeps growing. Most of the largest U.S. airlines tacked on a surcharge of $10 each way onto peak holiday flights. Now the surcharge has doubled, to $20 each way, according to Tom Parsons, who runs... Full story »

BATTLE CREEK -- Those hard-shell creatures won't be a hard sell when Herpetologist David Mifsud presents "Conservation of Turtles in Michigan" at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek.  Full story »

If you're a fan of classic rock, contemporary country, side-splitting stand-up or even dangerous dance moves, there's something for you coming soon to casino stages in Michigan. Full story »

Looking for an alternative to a typical hotel stay?  Full story »

TRAVERSE CITY -- Like something out of Dickens, or a fairyland-style Christmas: Up North gets all dressed up for the holidays. Full story »

Chicago's Navy Pier returns to its nautical heritage Jan. 28-31 with Strictly Sail Chicago, one of the largest indoor sail shows in the country. Full story »

What draws people to the Traverse City area doesn't disappear when summer breezes cool and the fall colors fade. The bay is still there, as is the slower pace -- don't forget the wineries -- amid the breathtaking natural beauty. Turns out, the region is also a great destination for holiday shopping. Full story »

Leave it to uber-entrepreneur Bob Sutherland to come up with what must be the ultimate Michigan souvenir: creamy fudge made from of cherries - and wine. It's the newest offering of his popular Cherry Republic franchise, and it got me thinking about the psychology of souvenir buying. Why, for example, do I continue to come back from an ocean-side... Full story »

The chance to channel warmer, sunnier climes amid tropical beach posters and cruise deals is one reason to visit travel expos like the Ultimate Travel Expo heading to Holland, Mich., Nov. 7. This one's also offering free passport photos and travel discounts you can only claim by attending. The free expo will be held at the Doubletree Hotel (650... Full story »

INDIANAPOLIS -- Forget Santa: Kids are the experts on toys for the holidays. The results for the 2009 Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved Toy Test from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis are in, and the top 10 in the museum store are: Full story »