Category Archives: Culture

UKC Dog Show in Kalamazoo, Michigan – June 19th, 2011

This past weekend I attended the UKC Dog Show in Kalamazoo, Michigan held at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds and Expo Center.  It was my first time ever seeing a dog show, so I did not know what to expect.  I … Continue reading

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Cerealfest is an Annual Tradition in Battle Creek, Michigan

Last weekend the city of Battle Creek hosted the annual Cerealfest in downtown on June 11th.  It was moderately cool weather, and it turned into a great outdoor event.  The Cerealfest is now over 100 years old, and is also … Continue reading

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K-Wings Hockey Games are a Great Asset to Southwest Michigan and a lot of fun too!

One of the great local sports clubs in Southwest Michigan is the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team.  They are members of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) which was founded in 1988. The league originally started with just five teams, and … Continue reading

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Hockey is Part of Southwest Michigan Culture

Hockey is part of Southwest Michigan culture, as it is likewise in many of the Northern U.S. States. The winter sport of choice for many kids growing up is hockey. Perhaps it is the fast pace, and the speed of … Continue reading

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