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Dine at Carney's Restaurant Aboard the Big Yellow Train in SoCalCarney's is one of the coolest places to eat in southern California. You get to hop on board an old fashioned passenger car.
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Fans Enjoy 7th Annual Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, Calif.All 55,000 tickets were sold out for the 2012 Stagecoach Country Music Festival. However, the actual attendance is much higher due to the free tickets and passes given out by radio stations.
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Firestone Indy Lights Drivers Complete Testing Session in Fontana, CalifEsteban Guerrieri and Sebastian Saavedra finished 1-2 in the 45-lap Firestone Indy Lights race in Long Beach, Calif. on Sunday.
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Attendees Enjoy Third Annual Taste of La Quinta FundraiserThe 3rd Annual Taste of La Quinta finally took place on Saturday afternoon after it was postponed on March 19 due to inclement weather.
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Legendary Race Car Driver Bobby Unser Honored in Riverside, CalifThe Riverside International Automotive Museum held its fourth annual "Legends of Riverside" racing film festival and legends gala over the weekend.
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ABC's 'The Middle' Honored at Academy of Television Arts & SciencesThe Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) honored ABC's highly-successful sitcom "The Middle" on Monday inside the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre. The show is a single-camera comedy about raising your family and lowering your expectations.
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Kevin Harvick Adds Signature, Footprints to Auto Club Speedway's Walk of FameThe 2011 Winner of the Auto Club 400 was enshrined into the Fontana, Calif. race track's Walk of Fame on Saturday morning.
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Joey Logano Wins Royal Purple 300 from the Pole at Auto Club SpeedwayThe Middletown, Conn. native returned to victory lane after leading 92 laps in the Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway (ACS). Joey Logano, 21, brought his No. 18 Translux Toyota into the winner's circle on Saturday afternoon.
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Lily Tomlin, Jane Wagner Receive 345th Golden Star in Palm Springs, Calif.Detroit native and actress Lily Tomlin and her partner/writer Jane Wagner jointly accepted a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. The ceremony took place on Friday, March 16 at 4:00 p.m. at 515 N. Palm Canyon Drive.
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Actress Mayim Bialik Discusses Her New Book 'Beyond the Sling' in Pasadena, Calif.The Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik held a book talk and signing event on Thursday evening. It took place inside the Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, Calif.
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Social Media Creates New Challenges for Entertainment Attorneys, Panelists SaySocial media sites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace are posing new problems for the music and movie businesses.
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Jeff Gordon Visits Downtown L.A. To Preview the Auto Club 400NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jeff Gordon finished eighth in Sunday's Subway Fresh Fit 500 race in Phoenix. One day later, he pulled up in a stock car and parked it in front of the NOKIA Plaza in downtown Los Angeles.
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New Alternative Group ¨Bears Eat Me¨ Attacks SoCal Music SceneBears Eat Me is a new musical group that was formed in Fontana, Calif. It consists of Ezra Echt on lead vocals, James Osyris on lead guitar, Adam Wee on bass and back-up vocals, Garrick William on drums and Thinzar on rhythm guitar.
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2012 Chevrolet Volt Eligible for California's HOV Carpool Lane StickerWhile covering the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show last November, I noticed a big sign next to the Chevrolet Volt. It said the electric car could be driven with a single occupant in California’s HOV or high occupancy vehicle (carpool) lane.
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Californians Skeptical About State's 100-percent Aluminum Can Recycling RateThe state of California has surpassed its goal of 75 percent for the recycling and redemption of aluminum cans by a huge margin.
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IndyCar Drivers Excited to Return to Detroit and Fontana, Calif.Chip Ganassi IndyCar drivers Graham Rahal, 23, and Charlie Kimball, 26, did some testing on Wednesday at the Auto Club Speedway. They managed to get in only a few laps in before it started to downpour and the weather never let up for the remainder of the
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Introducing Local Slam Poetry Artist/rapper ElevanEvan Gerish. The Northville, Mich. native is being compared to Eminem.
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Occupy Wall Street Protest in Downtown Los AngelesProtesters continue marching on city streets around downtown L.A. despite closure of city hall park.
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Pixar President Dr. Ed Catmull Discusses Building Blocks of SuccessDr. Ed Catmull is the president and co-founder of the Pixar Animation Studios and the president of the Walt Disney Animation Studios. He spoke at a special meeting of the Detroit Economic Club on Wednesday at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
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New In-car Gadgets Debut at 2010 SAE Convergence in DetroitCall it Detroit's version of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association show) or the CES (Consumer Electronics Show). The 2010 SAE Convergence was held on October 19 and 20 at Detroit's Cobo Center.
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Electric Vehicles Are Coming to Dealers; More Charging Stations to Become AvailableMost people agree that the 1914 Detroit Electric was the first electric vehicle. Since them, automakers have spent almost 100 years perfecting the internal combustion engine.
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Delphi CEO Announces New Charging Pad for Electric VehiclesDelphi Corporation President and CEO Rodney O'Neal announced the company's first-ever charging pad for electric vehicles.
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Top 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry AnnouncedEighty-six of the top 100 leading women in the North American automotive industry were present on Tuesday evening at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in downtown Detroit.
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Dave Coulier Helps Raise Nearly $100,000 at 'Bras for a Cause' Fundraiser in Royal OakDetroit native and Hollywood actor Dave Coulier guest hosted the 2nd Annual "Bras for a Cause" event at the Royal Oak Music Theatre on September 18.
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Xerox CEO Ursula Burns Says Struggling Companies Can Be Turned AroundUrsula Burns was raised by a single mother in the Baruch Houses, a housing project in New York City.
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Dale Armstrong, Jeremy McGrath and Ken Squier Among the Inductees at the Motorsports Hall of FameThe Motorsports Hall of Fame of America held its 22nd annual induction ceremony at the Fillmore Theater in downtown Detroit on Aug. 25.
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Joey Logano Meets 750 Fans at the Home Depot in Jackson, MIThe NASCAR driver made an appearance at the Home Depot store in Jackson, Mich. to meet and sign autographs for 750 fans.
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Sales Are Mixed at the 2010 Ann Arbor Art Fairs, Most Artists Sayhe Ann Arbor Art Fairs wrapped up on July 24 with some happy artists and other artists that were a little upset.
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Iacocca, Leno, Petty and Exner Receive Awards at Chrysler Legacy GalaFormer Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca, talk show host Jay Leno, former NASCAR champion Richard Petty and former Chrysler design chief Virgil Exner were honored at the first-ever Chrysler Legacy Gala on July 24.
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Attendance was a Little Lower at This Year's Common Ground Fest in LansingThe 2010 Common Ground Music Festival wrapped up on Sunday at Adado Riverfront Park in downtown Lansing. Overall, attendance was down a few thousand from last year's festival.
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Travelers Say Most Hotels Near Detroit Metro Airport Are Dirty and in Need of RenovationsWhen you come to a hotel, you expect it to be clean, in reasonable condition and to have a friendly staff. At the Howard Johnson Hotel located on Merriman Road, it is anything but, according to travelers on TripAdvisor.com.
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Residents Welcome New $15-million Public Library in Novi, MichOver 60 percent of Novi residents voted for it. It took three years to complete. The new Novi Public Library is now open for residents and guests to use.
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Is it Just Me? Wins Best Narrative Feature at the Michigan Film AwardsThe Detroit Independent Film Festival took place last week at the Burton Theatre and at Wayne State University's DeRoy Auditorium. Is It Just Me? won the best narrative feature award during the inaugural Michigan Film Awards.
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Women-owned Businesses Can Be Successful in Hard Times, Panelists SayIt is possible to be profitable if you're a female business owner during our nation's struggling economy.
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Mayor Bing, DPS' Robert Bobb Honored as Crain's Newsmakers of the YearDetroit Mayor Dave Bing and Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb were named Crain's 2009 Newsmakers of the Year last Wednesday at a special conference inside the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
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PREVIEW: Over 1 Million Country Fans Expected to Attend This Weekend's Downtown HoedownAs the weather warms up in southeast Michigan, everyone knows that the Downtown Hoedown is just around the corner.
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Art Van Furniture and WJR Raise $22,000 During Mitch Albom Fundraiser for S.A.Y. DetroitArt Van Furniture and WJR raised over $22,000 during a discussion and book signing with Mitch Albom at its Warren, Mich. headquarters on Feb. 2.
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First Lady Yvette Bing Joins the Detroit Reading Corps.First Lady of Detroit Yvette Bing announced she will join the Detroit Reading Corps. and will help Detroit Public Schools students learn how to read.
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Marchionne Says Chrysler and Fiat Will Have a Mutual RelationshipSergio Marchionne became the CEO of Chrysler after Fiat purchased a 20 percent stage in the American automaker. He addressed the Automotive News World Congress on Wednesday, January 13 inside the Renaissance Center in Detroit.
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Bob Lutz Says GM is on the Path to Being Profitable AgainBob Lutz is the global marketing chief and vice chairman for General Motors. He said that GM is set to start making money sometime within the next year.
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Dave Bing Inaugurated as Mayor of Detroit for Four-year TermHe was already the mayor of the city of Detroit. But now it is official for a full, four-year term. Dave Bing accepted the oath of office inside the historic Fox Theatre in front of a packed house.
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Olympic Torch Makes a Stop in Windsor on Route to VancouverA big celebration was held at the Riverfront Plaza in honor of the Olympic torch, which stopped in Windsor on Dec. 23.
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Jeff Daniels Encourages U-M Graduates to Be Persistent in Finding Career JobsActor/playwright Jeff Daniels gave the commencement address at the University of Michigan's winter graduation ceremony inside Crisler Arena on Sunday afternoon.
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Is Your Car Safe at or Near Detroit Metro Airport While You're Flying the Friendly Skies?AmericaJR.com has learned there have been seven cases of larcenies reported from vehicles parked at or around Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from September through November 2009.
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Lucky's Pub & Grille is Now Open for Business in Downtown DetroitA new 12,000 square foot restaurant has opened in downtown Detroit. Lucky's Pub & Grille is located at 2690 East Jefferson, just a few blocks from the Renaissance Center.
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Opens Two Locations Inside Detroit Metro AirportTwo Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf coffee shops have recently opened inside Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)'s McNamara Terminal. Both locations are franchised and are being operated by Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services.
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95.9 FM CJWF Debuts as New Country Station from Windsor, Ont.Windsor's 95.9 FM CJWF is a brand new country station built from the ground up. It debuted on Sept. 22, 2009 and is on air with a full staff of DJs.
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Richie McDonald Performs at the Whiting; Releases New Christmas AlbumMany people know Richie McDonald as the former lead singer of Lonestar. He left the group in 2007 to continue as a solo artist. I met up with the singer after his performance at the Whiting Auditorium in Flint on Oct. 29.
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Four New Exhibits Are Now Open at the Detroit Historical MuseumVelocity: Detroit's Need for Speed, Fabulous 5: Detroit's Snack Food Superstars, Bath City U.S.A. and Detroit Trivia are four of the newest exhibits to open at the Detroit Historical Museum.
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Electrical Vehicles Coming to the U.S. In 2010; Some Models Available NowThe Chevy Volt, the Think City and the Nissan Leaf are just three of the electric vehicles that will be available for sale in 2010.
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'Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato' is Now Open at the Detroit Science CenterA new exhibit has opened at the Detroit Science Center with 36 accidental mummies that were found in Guanajuato, Mexico. This is the first stop for the 10,000 square foot touring exhibit that will be visiting six other U.S. museums from 2010 through 2012.
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Michigan College Students Can Get In-state Tuition at Ohio Universities and Vice VersaCollege students are being hit the hardest in our nation's struggling economy. While most universities are raising tuition, the University of Toledo and Cleveland State University are offering in-state tuition to Michigan college students.
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Detroit Candidate John Olumba Questioned on Legal AdviceOlumba John Olumba is one of the candidates who is running to rewrite Detroit's city charter. He will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Bongotones.Com Offers Free Ringtones for Your Cell PhoneA new website allows users to download free ringtones to their cell phone, computer or Apple iPhone. Bongotones.com is a completely free service that launched earlier this year.
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If You like Propel Water, Try ActivWater and Twist OrganicsActivWater sent us five samples of its new flavored waters, two of which were organic flavors. It is a new line of water that is set to compete with Propel and others on the market now.
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Drew Barrymore Goes Roller Skating with Fans to Promote "Whip It"Hundreds of fans of all ages waited several hours in line for a chance to skate with Drew Barrymore. The Hollywood actress and director appeared at BonaVenture Skating Center in Farmington Hills to promote her new movie, "Whip It."
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FireKeepers Casino Opens Its Doors in Battle CreekA new casino has opened in the state of Michigan. It's located at exit 104, off I-94 in Battle Creek.
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Katie Armiger Performs at Briarwood Mall; Begins Work on Third AlbumKatie Armiger was born on June 23, 1991, in Sugar Land, Texas. She started writing poetry at the age of 10. By 14, she had her first two songs already written. The new country music singer was signed to Houston-based Cold River Records in 2007.
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Sales Are Up at the Ann Arbor, Michigan, Art Fairs, Most Artists SayThe 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.
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Wayne State Hosts Farmers Market Each Wednesday Thru Oct. 28Every Wednesday, Wayne State University offers a Farmers Market outside the School of Business Administration on Cass Avenue from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Paula Tutman Embarks on Book Signing Tour with 'Deadline!'Many of you know Paula Tutman as a reporter on WDIV-TV Local 4 in Detroit. However, she is also an accomplished author.
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Where to Find the Cheapest Breakfast Foods in Metro DetroitMany stores say they have the lowest everyday prices. Which ones really do? I went to find out. I checked prices on the same eight breakfast foods at 10 different retailers to find out. Here's the results.
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2009 Belleville National Strawberry Festival was a Huge SuccessThis year's Belleville National Strawberry Festival moved back to Main Street. It couldn't have been a better move with many new sponsors and vendor booths.
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Specs Howard Opens New Film School in Farmington Hills, Mich.If you're looking for a job in Michigan's fast-growing film industry, this is the place for you. Specs Howard, known for its radio and television programs, has opened a new film school in Farmington Hills.
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Toyota, Ford Take Home Most of JD Power Quality AwardsJD Power and Associates released its latest survey of initial quality for 2009 model year vehicles. Toyota received 10 awards, Ford received five, GM, Honda and Nissan each received two awards.
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Ann Arbor Summer Festival Kicks Off with Fubar, NOMO and ParadeThe 26th Annual Ann Arbor Summer Festival is now underway. It runs for 24 nights in a row in the heart of the University of Michigan campus. There will be 47 bands, lots of movies, kids activities and food.
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Lexus Debuts HS 250h Hybrid Sedan with 35 MPG in RochesterLexus unveiled its new HS 250h hybrid sedan with a media test drive at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester on Wednesday. It comes with an estimated fuel economy of 35 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway.
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Judge OKs Complete Demolition of Tiger Stadium RemnantsThe Corner will never be the same. Tiger Stadium, located at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Trumbull Boulevard in Detroit, is being torn down completely. And there's no stopping it this time.
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Denny's Unveils 16 New Items on Healthier MenuDenny's has created a healthier menu that comes with 16 new items and smaller portions.
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CarBuddy.com Rolls Out New Carpooling Service for Southeast MichiganCarBuddy.com has unveiled a new carpooling service that takes the headache of finding a partner to ride with. The web site automatically matches individuals to drive with.
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David Suzuki Calls for Change at the 2009 Greening the Heartland ConferenceDavid Suzuki is an environmental activist and the television host of "The Nature of Things" on CBC in Canada. He was the keynote speaker on Monday at the 2009 Greening The Heartland Conference, held inside Detroit's Cobo Center.
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Beware of the Lincoln Navigator Giveaway Telemarketing Scandal from Global Vacation NetworkMany of you remember when former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick used city funds to purchase a lease on a red Lincoln Navigator for his family. AmericaJR.com has uncovered a new scandal involving a Navigator and a vacation membership club.
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REVIEW: 1.2 Million People Attended the 2009 Downtown Hoedown in DetroitA record crowd of 1.2 million people came to enjoy the 27th Annual Downtown Hoedown at Detroit's Hart Plaza last weekend.
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Dan Rather Addresses MSU Grads at Advanced Degree Spring CommencementAward-winning journalist Dan Rather is best known as the former anchorman of the CBS Evening News, after taking over for Walter Cronkite in 1981. Rather is the current host of Dan Rather Reports, on HDNet.
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Google Co-Founder Larry Page Addresses U of M Grads at Spring CommencementLarry Page spoke to 4,000 graduates of the University of Michigan on Saturday morning inside the Big House (Michigan Stadium).
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Bomshel is Ready to Rock at Detroit's Downtown HoedownBomshel is a country music duo made up of violinist Kristy Osmonson and vocalist Kelley Shepard. After Buffy "Buf" Lawson left the duo in 2007, Shepard stepped in as her replacement. "It's really not that different," said Shepard.
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Jessica Harp, Bomshel to Perform at 1st Annual Flint Country Music FestivalWFBE (95.1 FM) is hosting the 1st Annual Flint Country Music Festival at the Perani Arena on Friday, April 24. It is a fundraiser for the Old News Boys of Flint.
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Jay Leno Wraps Up Two-Day Comedy Stimulus Plan in Metro DetroitLate-night talk show host Jay Leno came to the Palace of Auburn Hills to conduct two days of stand-up comedy routines. The idea was to offer a free night of comedy to automotive workers who have recently lost their jobs due to the bad economy.
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Dr. Phil Sends a Message of Hope and Positive Encouragement in DetroitDr. Phil McGraw received hundreds of letters from metro Detroiters who have lost their job, their house or some other important aspect of their life. He read those letters and decided to come to Detroit and speak to families in two free shows.
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'Detroit's Classic Television Personalities' Now on Display at the Historical MuseumA new exhibit has opened at the Detroit Historical Museum highlighting seven of the motor city's most famous television figures of the past and present. The exhibit opened March 14 and will be on display through September.
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Take the Kids to Disney's California Adventure Park for a Great TimeDisney's California Adventure Park just celebrated its 8th birthday in February. The park is located directly across from the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, Calif.
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The Ann Arbor News to Shut Down Operations on July 1It's another sign of the bad times. The newspaper industry is going down the tubes. Today, The Ann Arbor News announced it is going out of business.
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New Simpsons Ride Offers Fun for All at Universal Studios HollywoodThe new Simpsons Ride is open at Universal Studios Hollywood. The simulator ride is based on the popular animated television series.
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Detroit Metro Airport Offers Four Unique Terminals for FilmmakersThe airport has been used as the location for ABC's "The Prince of the Motor City" and "Homeland Security". It will be used this week for the new George Clooney film "Up in the Air".
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EXCLUSIVE: Michael Landon Jr. Directs 'The Velveteen Rabbit'Michael Landon Jr. is an actor, director, writer and producer. Fame is something he's used to. He is the son of the late Michael Landon, who became famous on TV's Bonanza.
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Auto Show Wrap-Up: 2009 NAIAS Attendance Slightly Lower with Less Automakers DisplayedCold weather. Snow. Less automakers. The struggling economy. Those are just some of the possible reasons for the slight dip in attendance at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, held at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit.
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Fort Shelby Tower Apartments Are Now Accepting LeasesThe Fort Shelby was completely remodeled into Detroit's only hotel/apartment residence. Fifty-six total apartment homes are a part of the complex along with two two-story penthouse sky suites above.
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Detroit's Winter Blast Returns Feb. 6 - 8 with an Exciting Music Lineup and Fun Events for AllThe Winter Blast returns the weekend of Feb. 6 - 8 with live entertainment, great food, family-centered activities and a new "Made in Michigan" theme.
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Exclusive: Bakers Square Closes Its Restaurants in Livonia and Warren, MichThe restaurant business has gone down the tubes once again. First, it was Steak and Ale, then UNO Chicago Grill and now Bakers Square is the latest restaurant to close its doors in Livonia, Mich.
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Greektown Casino's Hotel is Nearing Completion; Set to Open in Feb. 2009It's just a little over a month away from the grand opening of Greektown Casino's new 30-floor hotel tower, attached to the new parking garage.
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All Steak and Ale Restaurants Nationwide Disappear Abruptly Including Two in Metro DetroitFor those who loved filet mignon, New York strip, ribs or spicy grilled chicken pasta, Steak and Ale is no more. "The Best Steakhouse in Town" is a thing of the past. The parent company, S&A Restaurant Corp., filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on July 29.


