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Mid-December – Early March The Fridge Toboggan Run
Waterford Oaks, Waterford, MI • 248.858.1086 • www.oaklandfridge.com
January 12, 19, 26 – February 2, 9, 16, 23 – March 1, 8
Garland Gourmet Glide
Garland Resort, Lewiston, MI • 877.42.7526 • www.garlandusa.com
January – December Indoor Arena Rodeo
3 Bar B Arena, Adrian, MI • 517.263.6618 • www.visitlenawee.com
January – December Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar Tours
Call ahead to schedule tour, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
January – December City of St. Clair Sequicentennial Celebration 2008
St. Clair, MI • 810.329.2630 • www.stclair150.org
January-December – Saturdays Family Fun Programs
Curious Kids’ Museum 415 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI • 269.983.2543 www.curiouskidsmuseum.org
January – December Agawa Canyon Tours
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada • 800.242.9287 www.agawacanyontourtrain.com
February-June 1 Bob the Builder-Project: Build It
Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.235.4726 • www.grcm.org
February-March 22 Open Wide
Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.235.4726 • www.grcm.org
February 3 – March 9 Orchid Mania-The Seductive Orchid
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.721.1600 • www.cbgarden.org
February 8 – May 24 Street Sense
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, Saginaw, MI • 989.964.7125 • www.svsu.edu/mfsm
February 9-March 9 Orchid Mania
|Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 800.766.6048 • www.cbgarden.org
February 16 – June 1 Raise the Roof
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
April 3 – September 1 Great Lakes Loons Baseball
Dow Diamond, Downtown Midland, MI • 989.837.2255 • www.loons.com
April 1-May 31 Tour the S.S. City of Milwaukee
99 Arthur Street, Manistee, MI • 231.723.3587 • www.carferry.com
April 5 – May 25 Bear Tales
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
April 5-June 29 Zensai: The Horticulture of Japan
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.707.2833 • www.travelcleveland.com
May 1-31 Ohio in the Civil War Exhibit
Wood County Historical Center & Museum, Bowling Green, OH • 419.352.0967 www.woodcountyhistory.org
May 3 – October 29 Farmers’ Market
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
May 16 – June 15 Bayfield In Bloom Kickoff
Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion, Bayfield, WI • 800.447.4094 • www.bayfield.org
May 24 – Labor Day Fisher-Price Children's Zoo Opens
Toledo Zoo-Children’s Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
May 24 – Labor Day Natural Feeding & Animal Training Demonstrations
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
May – October Midland Farmers Market
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
May-October – Every Thursday Farmers Market
Northville Downs SW parking lot, Northville, MI • 248.349.7640 • www.northville.org
June 1 – December 28 Labatt Brewery Tours
Labatt Brewery, London, Ontario, Canada • 519.850.8687 • www.londontourism.ca
June 2 – July 5 Artist of the U.P.
DeVos Art Museum, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI • 906.227.2194 http://art.nmu.edu/department/museum/schedule.htm
June 2 – August 25 Saturdays Music and Art in the Park
Rambadt Park, Reed City, MI • 231.832.2245 • www.reedcitycrossroads.com/tourism
June 5 – August 7 Thursday Evenings Artists’ Market
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
June 5-August 7 – Thursdays Tunes by the Tridge
Near the Farmers Market, Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
June 6 – October 31 Westown Farmer’s Market
Zeider Union Square, Milwaukee, WI • 414.276.6696 • www.westown.org
June 22-August 24 – Fridays Music and Art in the Park
Rambadt Park, Reed City, MI • 231.832.2245 • www.reedcitycrossroads.com/tourism
June 25-August 20 – Wednesdays Summer Music at Harbor Square
On the lawn in the center of Leland, MI • 231.256.0079 • www.lelandmi.com
July 19-September 7 Go Bananas
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.707.2833 • www.travelcleveland.com
September – October Senior Discovery Days
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
November 28 – December 30 Rotary Winter Wonderland
Wildwood Park and Zoo and various other locations, Marshfield, WI • 800.422.4541 www.visitmarshfieldwi.com
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February 2008
February 1-2 IceFest 2007
Downtown Hamilton, OH • 513.895.3934 • www.cityofsculpture.org
February 1-2I-500 Snowmobile Race
Downtown and Track, Sault Sainte Marie, MI • 906.635.5134 • www.i-500.com
February 1-3 North American Snow Festival
Lake Cadillac, Cadillac, MI • 800.225.2537 • www.cadillacmichigan.com
February 1-3 Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN • 888.406.2726 www.michcampgrounds.com
February 1-3 Camelot
Broadway Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.235.6285 • www.bwaygr.org
February 1-3International Auto Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
February 1-3 Scrapbooking Weekend
Waldenwoods Resort, Hartland, Michigan • 810.632.6400 www.greatscrapbookevents.com/eventDetail.asp?ID=31
February 1-4Annual Winterfest and National Snow Sculpting Competition
Riviera Park, Lake Geneva, WI • 262.248.4416 • www.lakegenevawi.com
February 1-10Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo
Roberta Bondar Park, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, CA • 705.759.3000 • www.sault-canada.com
February 2 Chocolate Fest
Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center, Bloomington, IN • 800.875.9615 x218 www.optionsfbl.com
February 2 Dowagiac Ice Time
Downtown Dowagiac, MI • 269.782.8212 • www.dowagiacchamber.com
February 2 Princely Players
The Whiting-Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
February 2 Cookie Decorating for All Ages
Zehnder’s, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.863.7999 • www.frankenmuth.org
February 2 Diana Walker-Photojournalist
Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.254.0400 • www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
February 2 Winterfest ’08 – Chill Out at the Zoo
John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.336.4301 • www.johnballzoosociety.org
February 2 Holly Winter Carnival
Downtown Holly, MI • 248.215.7099 • www.hollymi.com
February 2 White Pine Stampede
Mancelona High School (Village of Mancelona to Shanty Creek Resort), Mancelona, MI 231.587.8812 • www.whitepinestampede.org
February 2 Brice Prairie Conservation Association Fishing Derby
Lake Onalaska, Onalaska, WI • 800.873.1901 • www.discoveronalaska.com
February 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 Cabin Fever Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 2 Arctic Ice Fest
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
February 2 Pajama Fun Day
Downtown Shipshewana, IN • 800.254.8090 • www.backroads.org
February 2-3Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race
Gravel pit on Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI • 800.447.4094 • www.bayfield.org
February 2-3 Mackinaw Mush Sled Dog Race
Behind Mackinaw IGA, in Sheplers's Parking Area Lot, Mackinaw City, MI • 800.666.0160 www.mackinawcity.com
February 2-10 Cleveland Home & Garden Show
I-X Center, Cleveland, OH • 216.529.1300 • www.homeandflower.com
February 5 3rd Annual Taste of Mecosta
Big Rapids Holiday Inn, Big Rapids, MI • 231.796.7649 • www.bigrapids.org
February 5 Richiard Loring’s African Footprint
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
February 7-10 Flint Camper & RV Show
IMA Sport Arena, Flint, MI • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
February 7-10Winter Carnival
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI • 906.487.2818 • www.keweenaw.info
February 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29 Celebrate Chinese New Year
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
February 8-9 Edith Scheonrock Figure Skating Competition
McMorran Place, Port Huron, MI • 810.388.9167 • www.mcmorran.com
February 8-9 Arctic Ice Festival
Maritime Museum of Sandusky, Sandusky OH • 419.624.0274 • www.sanduskymaritime.org
February 8-10 Winter Blast
Campus Martius Park, Detroit, MI • 313.963.8418 • www.winterblast.com
February 8-10Fish Creek Winter Festival
Downtown Fish Creek, WI • 800.527.3529 • www.doorcounty.com
February 8-10 Perchville-USA
Downtown Tawas City, MI • 989.362.8643 • www.tawas.com
February 8-10 Camp & Travel Show
Seagate Convention Center, Toledo, OH • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
February 8-13 Make Historic Rebus Valentines
Top & Yo-Yo Museum, Burlington, WI • 262.763.3946 • www.topmuseum.org
February 8-17Chicago Auto Show
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL • 877.244.2246 • www.chicagoautoshow.com
February 9 An Evening with Jeff Daniels
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
February 9 Schocolade Celebration
Lanthier Winery, Madison, IN • 812.273.2409 • www.lanthierwinery.com
February 9 Sports Collectible Show
Orland Park Civic Center, Orland Park, IL • 708.403.6200 • www.visitchicagosouthland.com
February 9 Sweet Street
Downtown Port Huron, MI • 810.985.8843 • www.mainstreetph.com
February 9 Antique Appraisal FunFair
Trading Place Antique Gallery Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.7090
www.shipshewanaantiques.com
February 9 Cardboard Classic
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, MI • 800.968.7686 • www.crystalmountain.com
February 9 Maple Syrup: Tapping the Trees
Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton, MI • 517.431.2060 • www.hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu
February 9-10Cedarburg Winter Festival
Downtown Cedarburg, WI • 800.237.2874 • www.cedarburgfestivals.org
February 9-10 Taste the Passion - Wine, Chocolate & Love
Leelanau Peninsula Wineries, Leelanau, MI • 231.271.9895 • www.lpwines.com
February 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 Cabin Fever Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 9-11 North American Vasa
Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort, Traverse City, MI • 231.938.4400 • www.vasa.org
February 10 Darwin Discovery Day & Natural History Identification
Day Michigan State University Museum, East Lansing, MI • 517.355.2370 www.museum.msu.edu
February 10 Snow Box Derby
Old Orchard Park, Oscoda, MI • 877.867.2632 • www.oscoda.com
February 13 Pine Mountain Continental Cup Ski Jumping Tournament
Iron Mountain, Marquette, MI • 800.544.4321 or 906.228.7749 • www.marquettecountry.org
February 13-17Boat Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
February 13-17 Detroit Camper & RV Show
Novi Expo Center, Novi, MI • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
February 14-15 Longhorn World Championship Rodeo
Palace Sports and entertainment, Auburn Hills, MI • 248.377.0100 • www.palacenet.com
February 15 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 15-16 Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme, MI • 800.236.1577 • www.grandtraverseresort.com
February 15-16, 22-23, 29 Celebrate Chinese New Year
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
February 15-16 Winter Arts Festival
Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan, WI • 800.689.0290 • www.visitsheboygan.com
February 15-17 U.P. 200, Midnight Run & Jack Pine 30 Sled-Dog Races
Downtown Marquette, MI • 800.544.4321 or 906.228.7749 • www.marquettecountry.org
February 16Frost Bite Open Winter Golf
Budd Lake, Harrison, MI • 989.539.6011 • www.harrisonchamber.com
February 16 Chocolate Fest
Park District Auditorium, Homewood, IL • 708.206.3375 • www.homesweethomewood.com
February 16 Manitowoc Jaycee Beer Lover’s Brewfest
Manitowoc Co. Expo, Manitowoc, WI • 920.905.3953 • www.manitowocjaycees.org
February 16 Winter Seed Sowing
Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton, MI • 517.431.2060 • www.hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu
February 16-17 SnowFest
Les Cheneaux Islands, Cedarville, MI • 888.364.7526 • www.lescheneaux.net
February 16-17 Klondike Days
Derby Track, Eagle River, WI • 800.359.6315 • www.wisconline.com
February 16-17, 23-24 Cabin Fever Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 16-17 Frozen Yooper Softball Challenge
Moran Bay, St. Ignace, MI • 800.338.6660 • www.stignace.com
February 16-17 Michigan Free Fishing Weekend – NO license required
February 16-24 Detroit Boat Show
Cobo Center, Detroit, MI • 800.224.3008 • www.detroitboatshow.net
February 20-24Shadows of the Mind Film Festival
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario CA • 705.759.3299 • www.shadowsfilmfest.com
February 21-24 Grand Rapids RV Show
Delta Plex, Grand Rapids, MI • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
February 22 Duck Derby
Kalahari Waterpark Resort, Sandusky, OH • 419 433 7200 • www.duckderby.com
February 22-23 Annie
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
February 22-23, 29 Celebrate Chinese New Year
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
February 22-24Golf Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
February 22-24 Winter Weave
Wildwood Cultural Center, Mentor, OH • 440.974.5735 • www.cityofmentor.com
February 22-24Woodworking Show
Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park, Milwaukee, WI • 800.826.8257
www.thewoodworkingshows.com
February 22-24 Home & Garden Show
Oscoda Community Center, Oscoda, MI • 989.736.8647 • www.oscoda.com
February 22-24 UP Pond Hockey Championship
Moran Bay, downtown St. Ignace, MI • 906.643.7482 • www.stignace.com
February 22-28 American Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Race
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI • 877.798.4718 • www.telemarkresort.com
February 23 Winter Warn-Up Party
Alpena County Fairgrounds-Merchant Building, Alpena, MI • 800.425.7362
www.alpenacvb.com
February 23 Outhouse 500
Downtown Coopersville, MI • 616.997.5164 • www.coopersville.com
February 23 Bayfield Ice Caves Trip
North Lakeland Discovery Center & Bayfield Ice Caves, Manitowish Waters, WI • 715.543.2085 www.discoverycenter.net
February 23 Storytelling on the Train: Lessons in the Underground Railroad
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 23-24 The Rock Sled Dog Race
Woodmoor Lodge, Drummond Island, MI • 810.964.6874 • www.midunionsledhaulers.com
February 23-24 Maple Syrup Festivities
Mansfield Village in Parke County, Mansfield, IN • 765.653.4026 • www.indianafestivals.org
February 23-24 Cabin Fever Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
February 23-24 & March 1-2 Maple Syrup Festival
321 N. Garrison Hollow Rd., Salem, IN • 877.841.8851 • www.lmsugarbush.com
February 23-March 2 Central Ohio Home & Garden Show
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH • 614.461.5257 • www.dispatchevents.com
February 23-24 & March 1-2 Parke County Maple Fair
Fairgrounds, Rockville, IN • 765.569.5226 • www.coveredbridges.com
February 23-24 & March 1-2 Maple Syrup Festival
Various locations, Salem, IN • 877.841.8851 • www.lmsugarbush.com
February 28-March 2 Home & Garden Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
February 28-March 2 Outdoorama
Rock Financial Show Place, Novi, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
February 29 Celebrate Chinese New Year
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
February 29 Leap Day
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
February 29-March 1-2 WPSA Hillcross Snowmobile Races
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI • 877.798.4718 • www.telemarkresort.com
February 29-March 1-2 Women’s Weekend
Downtown Lake Geneva, WI • 262.245.6598 • www.lakegenevawi.com
February 29-March 1-2 Home and Garden Show
Hangtime Sports, Midland, MI • 989.835.2562 • www.hbamidlandmi.com
February 29-March 1-2 Winter Bluegrass Weekend
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Plymouth, MN • 800.635.3037 www.minnesotabluegrass.org
February 29-March 5 9TH Annual Chicago Irish Film Festival
Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL • 773.445.3838 • www.beverlyartcenter.org
march 2008
March 1 Manypenny Madness Winter Carnival & Run on Water
Lake Superior, Bayfield, WI • 800.447.4094 • www.bayfield.org
March 1 Quiet Waters Symposium
The Pavilion for Livestock and Agriculture Education on MSU Campus, East Lansing, MI 517.663.3882 • www.quietwatersymposium.org
March 1 & 22 Pre-Release Dinner
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
March 1 MSO With Ying Wu and Dan Shao - Piano
Midland Center for the Arts, Midland, MI • 989.631.2677 • www.mcfta.org
March 1 Ice Chip Golf Scramble
Moran Bay, St. Ignace, MI • 800.970.8717 • www.stignace.com
March 1 Suds & Snow
Timber Ridge Resort, Traverse City, MI • 231.947.2770 • www.timberridgeresort.net
March 1-2 Central Ohio Home & Garden Show
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH • 614.461.5257 • www.dispatchevents.com
March 1-2 Home & Garden Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 1-2 Women’s Weekend
Downtown Lake Geneva, WI • 262.245.6598 • www.lakegenevawi.com
March 1-2 Home and Garden Show
Hangtime Sports, Midland, MI • 989.835.2562 • www.hbamidlandmi.com
March 1-2 Outdoorama
Rock Financial Show Place, Novi, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 1-2 Winter Bluegrass Weekend
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Plymouth, MN • 800.635.3037 www.minnesotabluegrass.org
March 1-2 Winery Open House
Wollersheim Winery, Prairie du Sac, WI • 800.847.9463 • www.wollersheim.com
March 1-2 Parke County Maple Fair
Fairgrounds, Rockville, IN • 765.569.5226 • www.coveredbridges.com
March 1-2 Maple Syrup Festival
Various locations, Salem, IN • 877.841.8851 • www.lmsugarbush.com
March 1-2 & 8-9 Maple Syrup Festival
Malabar Farm State Park, Lucas, OH • 419.892.2784 • www.malabarfarm.org
March 1-5 9TH Annual Chicago Irish Film Festival
Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL • 773.445.3838 • www.beverlyartcenter.org
March 1-17 CelticFest & St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Port Huron, MI • 810.982.5487 • www.theirishamericanclub.org
March 2 Young at Heart Program
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
March 2 & 9 Maple Sugar Sundays
2055 US Hwy 12, Michigan City, IN • 219.878.9885 • www.visitlaportecounty.com
March 6-8 Fiber Fest & Giant Spin-In
Jay Count Fairgrounds, Portland, IN • 260.244.1905 • www.visitjaycounty.com
March 6-16 Cleveland International Film Festival
Cleveland Cinemas at Tower City, Cleveland, OH • 800.766.6048 • www.clevelandfilm.org
March 7 H.M.S. Pinafore: New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
March 7 Kids at Heart 2008-Celebrate
Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.235.4726 • www.grcm.org
March 7-9 MI Home & Garden Show
Ford Field, Detroit, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 7-9 Flushing’s Walleye Festival
VFW Post (located at 606 N. McKinley Road), Flushing, MI • 810.659.4141 www.flushingchamber.com
March 7-9 Home Improvement Show
Holiday Inn Select Hotel & Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL • 708.444.1100 www.visitchicagosouthland.com
March 8 Hospice Holiday 5K Run/Walk
Brooklyn Realty, Brooklyn, MI • 517.592.8907 • www.irishhills.com
March 8 Maple Sugar Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
March 8 ABC Adventure-Anything But Chardonnay
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
March 8 Winter on the Wilds Program – Prairie Exploration Day
The Wilds, Zanesville, OH • 740.638.5030 x2286 • www.thewilds.org
March 8-9 & 15-16 Pre-Release Barrel Tasting
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
March 8-9 Nub's Nord
Nub's Nob Ski Resort, Harbor Springs, MI • 734.433.9174 • www.nubsnob.com
March 8-9 Maple Syrup Festival
Malabar Farm State Park, Lucas, OH • 419.892.2784 • www.malabarfarm.org
March 8-9 Barbeau Fish Derby
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, MI • 906.632.3301 • www.saultstemarie.org
March 8-9 Rolling Acres Quarter Horse Show
Roberts Arena, Wilmington, OH • 937.620.2400 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
March 8-11 Family Fun Fest
Western Fair Entertainment Centre, London, Ontario Canada • 519.438.7203 www.westernfair.com
March 8, 15 & 22 Coopersville Marne Bunny Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
March 9 Great Bear Chase
Swedetown Trails, Calumet, MI • 906.337.4520 • www.keweenawtrails.com
March 9 Southside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade
Family Fest Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL • 773.445.3838 • www.beverlyartcenter.org
March 9 Maple Sugar Sundays
2055 US Hwy 12, Michigan City, IN • 219.878.9885 • www.visitlaportecounty.com
March 13-15 Jazz Festival
Zehnder’s, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.FUN.TOWN • www.zehnders.com
March 13-15 Rootabaga Jazz Festival
Various venues throughout Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.visitgalesburg.com
March 13-15 Mrs. Ohio, Miss Ohio and Miss Teen Ohio
International Secrest Auditorium, Zanesville, OH • 740.454.6851 • www.visitzanesville.com
March 13-16 Ultimate Sport & RV Show
Devos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.447.2860 • www.showspan.com
March 13-16 Home & Garden Show
MSU Pavilion, Lansing, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 13-16 Spring Boating Expo
Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI • 734.261.0123 x202 • www.springboatingexpo.net
March 14 Metta Quintet: Subway Songs
UM-Flint Theater, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
March 14-16 Alpena Camper & RV Show
Alpena, MI • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
March 14-16 Winter Tractor and Engine Show
Kruse Auction Park, Auburn, IN • 260.925.9100 • www.dekalbcvb.org
March 14-16 Carnival Weekend
Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls, MI • 800.462.6963 • www.boynemountain.com
March 14-16 Scrapbooking Weekend
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
March 14-16 Nielson Enterprises SnoCross Grand Finale
Championship Snowmobile Racing Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI • 262.245.6598 www.lakegenevawi.com
March 14-16 Lansing Golf Show
Lansing Center, Lansing, MI • 248.348.6942 • www.michigangolfshow.com/lansing.php
March 15 Northeastern Indiana Racing Museum Open House
Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum, Auburn, Indiana • 260.927.9144 • www.kacmuseum.org
March 15 Oh These Irish Hills Taste 'n' Talent - Dinner Theatre/Silent Auction
St. Joseph's Family Center, Brooklyn, MI • 517.592.8907 • www.irishhills.com
March 15 Basket Happening
Dresden Village Association, Dresden, OH • 740.754.3401 or 800.315.1809 www.visitzanesville.com
March 15 Egg Hunt
Duck Lake Pines Park, Highland, MI • 248.685.7129 • www.huronvcc.com
March 15 Festival of Health
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
March 15 St. Patrick's Day Parade
10th and Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN • 800.634.2650 • www.visitlaportecounty.com
March 15 Maple Syrup Day
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.org
March 15 St. Patrick's Beach Volleyball Tourney
Downtown St. Ignace, MI • 800.970.8717 • www.stignace.com
March 15-16 St. Patrick's Day Races
Bay County Community Center, Bay City, MI • 888.BAY.TOWN • www.tourbaycitymi.org
March 15-16 Spring Carnival
Mt. Ashwabay Recreation Area, Bayfield, WI • 715.779.3335 • www.bayfield.org
March 15-16 Pre-Release Barrel Tasting
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
March 15-16 Living History Show
Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.327.4557 www.kalamazooshow.com
March 15-16 Kendallville Home and Garden Show
Kendallville Event Center, Kendallville, Indiana • 877.202.5761 • www.visitnoblecounty.co
March 15-16 Maple Syrup Days
Maplewood Nature Center, LaGrange, IN • 260.463.4022 • www.backroads.org
March 15-16 Learning to Walk Together-Traditional Pow Wow
Vandament Arena, Marquette, MI • 906.227.1397 • www.nmu.edu/nativeamericans
March 15-16 Prairie Pride Folk Art Show
3883 E 700 N Rolling Prairie, IN • 219.778.2809 • www.visitlaportecounty.com
March 15 & 22 Coopersville Marne Bunny Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
March 15-30 Bugged Out-Spring Break Activities
Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH • 216.707.2833 • www.travelcleveland.com
March 16 Easter Bunny Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
March 16 Farm Toy & Antique Tractor Show
Downtown Sublette, IL • 815.849.5929 • www.leecountytourism.com
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Cleveland, OH • 216.664.2000 • www.travelcleveland.com
March 19-22 Eggs, Eggs, Eggs
Top & Yo-Yo Museum, Burlington, WI • 262.763.3946 • www.topmuseum.org
March 20-22 RL Speedway Stock Cars
Cedar Mall, Rice Lake, WI • 715.234.8888 • www.ricelaketourism.com
March 22 Coopersville Marne Bunny Train
Coopersville & Marne Railroad, Coopersville, MI • 616.997.7000 www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
March 22 Pre-Release Dinner
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
March 22 Mardi Gras
Nub's Nob Ski Resort, Harbor Springs, MI • 231.526.2131 • www.nubsnob.com
March 22 Winter on the Wilds Program – Cabin Fever Tour
The Wilds, Zanesville, OH • 740.638.5030 x2286 • www.thewilds.org
March 27-30 Geauga County Maple Festival
Chardon Square, Chardon, OH • 440.286.3007 • www.maplefestival.com
March 28-29 Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival
Roberts Centre, Wilmington OH • 937.372.5804 • www.somusicfest.com
March 28-30 Cottage & Lakefront Living Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 28-30 Backyard, Pool & Spa Show
Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
March 28-30 Home Sport & Garden Show
McMorran Place, Port Huron, MI • 810.985.6166 • www.mcmorran.com
March 28-30 Traverse City Camper & RV Show
Traverse City, MI • 888.406.2726 • www.michcampgrounds.com
March 29 Fretboard Festival
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
March 29 Klondike Canoe Race
Oscoda, MI • 800.235.4625 • www.oscoda.com
March 29 Music for Hunger
Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra, Saginaw, MI • 877.755.SBSO www.saginawbayorchestra.com
March 30 5K-10K Run
Warrior Pavilion, Oscoda, MI • 989.739.9231 • www.oscoda.com
April 2008
April – All Month Home Sweet Home
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 800.772.3370 or 269.373.7990 www.kalamazoomuseum.org
April 1-4 Spring Break Mini-Day Camp
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
April 3-5 Longaberger Spring Fling
Longazerger Homestead, Zanesville, OH • 740.322.5588 • www.visitzanesville.com
April 4 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 •www.chippewanaturecenter.com
April 4 The Clinton County Home, Garden & Business Expo
Roberts Centre, Wilmington OH • 937.382.2737 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
April 4-5 Blues Festival
Victorian Village Resort Theatre, Elkhart Lake, WI • 877.860.9988 • www.vicvill.com
April 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 & 25-27 Easter Celebration
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
April 4-26 (Fridays & Saturdays) The Giver
Elgood Theater, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
April 5 Carolyn Koebel - Percussionist
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
April 5 Giant Indoor Garage Sale
McMorran Place, Port Huron, MI • 810.985.6166 • www.mcmorran.com
April 5 Organic and Midwest Regional Adventure Wine Tasting
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 x2110 • www.toledozoo.org
April 5-6 Dance For Mother Earth Pow Wow
Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor, MI • 734.763.8587 • www.umich.edu/~powwow
April 5-6 Spring Antique Show
New Haven High School, New Haven, MI • 810.324.2895 • www.bluewater.org
April 7-11 Spring Break Hands-on Programs
Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI • 269.373.7990 • www.kalamazoomuseum.org
April 10 Dessert Contest
Golden Nugget Restaurant Brooklyn, MI • 517.592.8907 • www.irishhills.com
April 11-12 The Fiber Event
Putnam County Fairgrounds, Greencastle, IN • 765.379.2578 • www.thefiberevent.com
April 11-13 Nickelodeon Great Family Fun Festival
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme, MI • 800.236.1577 • www.grandtraverseresort.com
April 11-13, 18-20 & 25-27 Easter Celebration
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
April 11-13 Boat & Fishing Show
Lansing Center, Lansing, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
April 12 Three Men & a Tenor
State Theatre of Bay City, Bay City, Michigan • 989.892.2660 • www.statetheatrebaycity.com
April 12 Princess Tea Party
Zehnder’s, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.863.7999 • www.frankenmuth.org
April 12 Ohio Country Antique Show
Roberts Centre’s Montgomery Room, Wilmington, OH • 513.738.7256 www.clintoncountyohio.com
April 12-13 St. Clair County Earth Fair
Goodells County Park, St. Clair, MI • 810.987.5306 • www.stclaircountparks.org
April 13 Young at Heart Program
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
April 14-20 Old Steam and Gas Club Tractor Show
Colony Square Mall, Zanesville, OH • 740.454.3255 • www.visitzanesville.com
April 16-May 2 Senior Exhibition
DeVos Art Museum, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI • 906.227.2194 http://art.nmu.edu/department/museum/schedule.htm
April 18 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
April 18-19 Bringin’ Back the 80’s
Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, MI • 989.652.8008 • www.80sfest.org
April 18-19 H.O.M.E. and Garden Show
Little Bear East Ice Arena, St. Ignace, MI • 800.970.8717 • www.stignace.com
April 18-19 Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival
Downtown Wakarusa, IN • 574.862.4344 • www.wakarusachamber.com/festival_site/
April 18-20 Red Hatters-Mardi Gras Murderous Getaway
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
April 18-20 Yo-Yo Celibration & Convention
Top & Yo-Yo Museum, Burlington, WI • 262.763.3946 • www.topmuseum.org
April 18-20 & 25-27 Easter Celebration
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
April 18-20 Patio, Pool & Spa Show
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI • 800.328.6550 • www.showspan.com
April 18-20 Spring Has Sprung-Opening Weekend
Twin Mills Camping Resort, Howe, IN • 260.562.3212 • www.twinmills.net
April 18-20 The London Spring Home & Garden Show
Western Fair Grounds, London, Ontaria, Canada • 519.455.5888 www.londonshowproductions.com
April 19 Party for the Planet
John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids, MI • 616.336.4301 • www.johnballzoosociety.org
April 19 Green Gardening Day
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.com
April 19 National Day of Puppetry
Mousetrap Puppet Theater at the Davis Mercantile Bldg., Shipshewana, IN • 260.768.4968 www.mousetraptheater.org
April 19 Party for the Planet - Earth Day Celebration
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 x2110 • www.toledozoo.org
April 19-20 American Indian Council Traditional Powwow
Boone County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, IN • 317.345.9676 • www.boonecvb.com
April 19-27 Cincinnati Flower Show
Lake Como at Coney Island, Cincinnati, OH • 513.872.5194 • www.cincyflowershow.com
April 20 Earthfest Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Cleveland, OH • 216.281.6468 • www.earthdaycoalition.org/
April 21-22 Red Hat Ladies Day
Zehnder's, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.863.7999 • www.zehnders.com
April 22 Earth Day
Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH • 937.382.6661 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
April 23 Elvis Jr. Red Hat Show
Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Frankenmuth, MI • 989.652.9941 • www.bavarianinn.com
April 23-27 Ragtime Festival
Zehnder’s, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.863.7999 • www.frankenmuth.org
April 23-27 National Trout Festival
Downtown and various locations, Kalkaska, MI • 800.487.6880 • www.kalkaskami.com
April 24-26 Sandburg Days Festival for the Mind
Various venues throughout Galesburg, IL • 309.343.2485 • www.sandburg.edu/festival
April 25 Celebrate Arbor Day
Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, MI • 517.702.4730 • www.potterparkzoo.org
April 25-27 Just Crop It Weekend
Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant, IN • 260.997.6822 • www.bearcreekfarms.com
April 25-27 Easter Celebration
Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI • 888.775 6343 or 989.652.7200 • www.bavarianinn.com
April 25-27 Walleye Festival
Various locations, Freeland, MI • 989.695.6801 • www.freelandlionsclub.com
April 25-27 Boone County Home & Garden Show
Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, Lebanon, IN • 765.436.2909 • www.boonecvb.com
April 25-27 Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival
Various locations, Shepherd MI • 989.828.6486 • www.shepherdmaplesyrupfestival.org
April 25-27 Scubafest 2008
Roberts Centre, Wilmington OH • 800.654.7036 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
April 25-27 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival
Downtown
Vermontville, MI • 517.726.0670 • www.vermontvillemaplesyrupfestival.com
April 26 Ethnic Winemaker’s Dinner
Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville, MI • 269.561.2396 • www.fennvalley.com
April 26 Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
Public Works Garage, Frankfort, IL • 815.469.2177 • www.visitchicagosouthland.com
April 26 St. Clair Salmon Stakes-Fishing Tournament
The Voyageur at St. Clair Boat Harbor, St. Clair, MI • 800.255.0508 www.bluewatersportfishing.net
April 26 Ecothon at the Wilds
Wilds Conservation Facility, Zanesville, OH • 740.638.2285 • www.visitzanesville.com
April 26-27 Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous
Downtown Bridgeton, IN • 765.548.2136 • www.southernin.com
April 26-27 Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market
Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds, Evansville, IN • 812.471.9419 www.collectorscarnivalshows.co
April 26-27 & May 3 Camelot
Midland Center for the Arts Auditorium, Midland, MI • 989.631.5930 • www.mcfta.org
April 26-27 & May 5-6 Spring Celebration Festival
Lanthier Winery & Downtown Madison, IN • 812.273.2409 • www.indianafestivals.org
April 26-27 Mushroom Festival
Downtown Mansfield, IN • 765.653.4026 • www.mansfieldvillage.com
April 26-27 Redbud Trail Rendezvous
Fulton County Historical Society grounds, Rochester, IN • 574.223.4436
www. dilbert.htctech.net
April 26-27 Dogwood Tour
Various locations, Tell City, IN • 888.343.6262 • www.perrycountyindiana.org
April 26-27 Sassafras Tea Festival-Civil War Living History
Jennings Co. Historical Society, Vernon, IN • 812.346.8989 • www.jenningscohs.org
April 27 Guided Hike at Cascade Locks Park and Mustill Store
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
April 27 Elephant Louie's 5th Birthday
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
April 27-May 4 Blossomtime Festival
St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, MI • 269.926.7397 • www.blossomtimefestival.org
April 29-May 4 Quilt Fair & Workshops
Founder’s Hall at Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
May 2008
May 1-3 Country Fair
Stone Horses, Shipshewana, IN • 260.894.9078 • www.stonehorses.com
May 1-4 Quilt Fair & Workshops
Founder’s Hall at Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
May 1-4 Michigan International Women's Show
Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI • 800.849.0248 • www.southernshows.com/wde/
May 1-4 Blossomtime Festival
St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, MI • 269.926.7397 • www.blossomtimefestival.org
May 1-27 Little 500 Festival
Downtown Anderson, IN • 765.643.5633 • www.andersonspeedway.com
May 1-27 500 Festival
Dowtown and Brick Yard, Indianapolis, IN • 800.638.4296 • www.500festival.com
May 2 Senior Day
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
May 2-3 Stomp
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
May 2-3 Jackson Storyfest
Downtown Jackson, MI • 517.782.4164 • www.jacksonstoryfest.org
May 2-3 Spring Campout
Stonelick State Park, Pleasant Plain, OH • 513.734.4323 www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/stonelck.htm
May 2-3 May Fest
Downtown Shipshewana, IN • 800.254.8090 • www.shipshewana.com
May 2-3 Ohio Valley Military Society Show
Roberts Centre, Wilmington OH • 800.654.7036 • www.clintoncountyohio.com
May 2-4 Mohican Wildlife Weekend
Five Program sites in Butler, Loudonville, Lucas and Mansfield, OH • 419.892.2784
www.mohicanwildlifeweekend.com
May 2-4 Mexican Fiesta Weekend
Twin Mills Camping Resort, Howe, IN • 260.562.3212 • www.twinmills.net
May 3 Princess Tea Party
Zehnder’s, Frankenmuth, MI • 800.863.7999 • www.frankenmuth.org
May 3 Riley Wrangler’s Arts & Crafts Fair & Cruise In
Downtown Greenfield, IN • 765.379.2578 • www.indianafestivals.org
May 3 Wolf's Bird-Animal Swap Meet and Flea Market
Wolf's Swap Grounds, Kimmel, Indiana • 877.202.5761 • www.visitnoblecounty.com
May 3 Cadillac Jeepers Blessing of the Jeeps
Michigan at Ellen's Corners, Mesick, MI • 231.873.5048 • www.sandykorners.com
May 3-4 Bar None Saddle Club Spring Horse Show
DeKalb County Fair Grounds, Auburn, IN • 260.927.9597 • www.dekalbcvb.org
May 3-4 Spring Festival
Gasthof Amish Village, Montgomery, IN • 812.486.4900 • www.gasthofamishvillage.com
May 3-4 Green Street Fair
Downtown Plymouth, MI • 734.454.1314 • www.ci.plymouth.mi.us
May 4 Jeff Corwin: Tales from the Field
The Whiting-Flint Cultural Center, Flint, MI • 810.237.7333 • www.thewhiting.com
May 4 Young at Heart Program
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
May 4 Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 • www.toledozoo.org
May 4-17 Children’s Art Exhibition
DeVos Art Museum, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI • 906.227.2194 http://art.nmu.edu/department/museum/schedule.htm
May 5, 10 & 29 Bird Banding Research
Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI • 989.631.0830 • www.chippewanaturecenter.org
May 5 Go Wild! Earth Day Celebration
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, MI • 989.759.1408 • www.saginawzoo.com
May 8, 15, 22 & 29 Spring History in Action Days
Historic White Pines Village, Ludington, MI • 231.843.4808 • www.historicwhitepinevillage.org
May 8 Zoo-De-Mackinac
Harbor Springs to Mackinaw City, MI • 800.666.0160 • www.mackinawcity.com
May 9-11 Salomon Farm Fiber Arts Festival
Salomon Farm Park, Fort Wayne, IN • 260.427.6005 • www.fortwayneparks.org
May 9-11 Mesick Mushroom Festival
Various locations, Mesick, MI • 231.885.2679 • www.mesick-mushroomfest.org
May 9-11 Midland Invitational Soccer Tournament
Midland Soccer Complex, Midland, MI • 989.832.0895 • www.midlandcvb.org
May 10 Spring on the Farm & Scout Day
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH • 800.590.9755 • www.saudervillage.org
May 10 Parade Your Pet
Downtown Midland, MI • 989.839.8433 • www.downtownmidland.com
May 10 “Grape Escape” Wine-Tasting Express
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Peninsula, OH • 800.468.4070 or 330.657.2000 www.cvsr.com/adventures.php
May 10 South African Adventure-Wines from the Dark Continent
Toledo Zoo, Toledo, OH • 419.385.5721 x2110 • www.toledozoo.org
May 10-11 Birmingham Fine Arts Festival
Downtown Birmingham, MI • 248.644.0866 • www.bbartcenter.org
May 10-11 & 17-18 Spring Parade of Homes
Midland, MI • 989.835.2562 • www.hbamidlandmi.com
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