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Happy New Year!The old cliche’ of “my New Year’s
Resolution is NOT to make any more NewYear’s Resolutions” has gotten old. So has thesame old, same old that I make every year andthen let fall by the wayside before January 2nd... You know, the daily exercise and lose weightroutine. Turn over a new leaf and be kind toeverybody, no more candy; eat healthier. Thisyear I promise to be different. I will not let myresolutions fall by the wayside. It’s a brand newyear and we have so much to be thankful for. So Iwill make brand new resolutions that I’ve nevermade before.
January 1 finds The Weekender Magazine movedinto new offices. With more room and more employ-ees, we’ll be expanding into other areas with newissues this Spring. I’ve learned with this move that I’ma packrat - almost to the level of being a hoarder! Somy first New Year’s Resolution is to organize andthrow stuff away. (Well, maybe I should just keep oneor two or even three copies for safe keeping...)
My second resolution is to quit committing to moreresponsibilities than I can handle. It’s just that thereare so many places to go, and things to do, and peopleto see that I have trouble saying “no.” And all I wantto do is share them with you - my readers!
Third, but certainly not last, I will make everyattempt to offer more pages covering great eventsevery month, surpassing each issue from before. Andwith this promise to myself, I won’t break any of myresolutions. Instead, I’ll carry them through all yearlong.
Stay tuned for our Open House announcement. Weinvite all our readers to join us as we celebrate a newaddress, new offices, new staff and new coverageareas in 2013. My only heartbreak is that Mr. TimMoore, former boss, inspiration, and original partnerfor The Weekender will not be present to witness thisgrand event. He went home to be with the Lord inOctober after battling a lengthy illness. As a CertifiedBusiness Adviser for the Ohio Small BusinessDevelop-ment Center, he was instrumental in encour-aging us to make this move. So, Tim, I pay tribute toyour memory as we continue to push our dream for-ward....
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About the Cover :
Get ready for a fun-filled winter.Over the next few months, com-munities around Michigan willhost various ski and tubingevents, dog sled races andmuch, much more. Get thedetails in this issue!
Kathy Barnett, Senior Editor
DETROIT - See comedian BrianRegan at the Fox Theatre on Saturday,January 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are avail-able online at ticketmaster starting at$53.
Brian Regan is one of the best come-dians performing today. His comedy,big enough for everyone, sharp enoughfor you, keeps audiences coming backtime after time. Brian uses observation-al, sarcastic, and self-deprecatinghumor. His performances are relatively"clean" as he refrains from profanityand off-color humor.
Regan's material typically coverseveryday events, such as shipping apackage with UPS and a visit to anoptometrist. Regan makes frequent ref-erences to childhood, including littleleague baseball, grade school spellingbees, and science projects. His type ofhumor has been praised by critics andcontemporaries alike and Regan enjoysa fan base that crosses young tastemakers to middle-aged adults.
He is respected in the comedy com-munity for being a "universal comic,"his work has been applauded by suchdiverse sources as Comedy Central,Slate, The Onion and The Wall StreetJournal.
With his first appearance on "TheLate Show with David Letterman" in1995, Brian solidified his place on theshow and recently made his 20thappearance.
He also includes regular visits to "Late Night withConan O'Brien" on his schedule. Releasing two criti-cally acclaimed hour Comedy Central specials andDVD's in as many years – 2008's "The Epitome ofHyperbole," and 2007's "Brian Regan Standing Up" –Brian has set a standard of excellence that others con-tinually try to follow.
For more information, visit www.brianregan.comor www.olympiaentertainment.com
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“Over the river and through thewood” is more than an old songlyric in the Western UpperPeninsula; it’s an invigoratingway to explore the region’s tuftedsnowy hills and deep river val-leys. Do it the old fashioned waywith Winterwind Sleigh Rides inIronwood. Dean and PeggyKrohn invite you to come andexperience the fun of a real old-fashioned sleigh ride on their his-toric farm. Climb aboard a hand-crafted antique logging bob-sled,pulled by a handsome team ofPercheron Draft Horses. Createnew traditions and lasting mem-ories as you travel on pristinetrails through acres of privatelyowned meadow and forestlands.You’ll stop along the way for aglowing bonfire and finish up the45-minute ride with hot mulledcider in a cozy northwoods barn.
The sleigh ride lasts about 45minutes. When you return to thefarm, follow the lanterns lightingthe path to the Bundling House.Our little party barn is filled withantiques and northwood's treas-
ures. A wood fire crack-les merrily in the cornerwhile music plays soft-ly in the background.Local talent is often onhand to sing a fewsongs, pick a fewchords on a guitar orsimply tell a story.
South of Ironwood,glide over 60 kilome-ters of meticulouslygroomed trails (forskating and striding) atABR Trails. With 1,100acres of varied terrainalong the Montreal River, thisfacility has everything youneed—rentals, lessons, waxbenches, showers, saunas, evenslopeside lodging. There’s a sepa-rate 10-kilometer network ofsnowshoe trails, too.
Another great snowshoe trailwinds along the Black River,from near Bessemer north to theriver’s mouth at Lake Superior.Access the trail from the Black
River ScenicByway totromp alongthe often-frozenwaterfalls ofthis tumul-tuous river.Stay nearbyat the rusticBear TrackCabins hid-den under
the hemlocks. Located deep with-in the West end of the OttawaNational Forest.
Skiers at Mt. Bohemia -Courtesy of Midwest LivingMagazineYou can also count onreliably deep and regular snowsin the Keweenaw Peninsula.Nordic skiers will find well-marked and groomed trails at theTech Trails in Houghton, MaastoHiihto in Hancock, and theSwedetown trails in Calumet. Getmaps and information on allthese trails and others atKeweenaw Trails.
For fearless downhill enthusi-asts, head a bit farther north toMount Bohemia for some of themost challenging backcountry-style terrain—lots of trees, littlegrooming—in the Midwest.
For more information, visitonline at www.michigan.org.
Things to Do: Snow Trek Adventures
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DETROIT - Car cultureruns deep in Michigan,and the automotive spot-light will be on as newvehicles showcase futur-istic designs, engineeringmarvels, and green initia-tives. The NorthAmerican InternationalAuto Show (NAIAS) rollsinto the Motor City as700 new models and con-cept cars, including morethan 50 never-before-seenvehicle debuts, at one of the world’s premiere carshowcases. More than 650,000 visitors, along with5,500 journalists from 40 countries, pass through thedoors of the Cobo Center to check out the next gen-eration of transportation. It’s everything automo-tive—and it’s all happening in Detroit. The showopens its doors to the general public January 19-27.
Celebrating its 25th year as an international event,the North American International Auto Show isconsidered among the most prestigious auto showsin the world and is one of the largest media eventsin North America.
The first Detroit Auto Dealers Association-spon-sored show, called the Detroit Auto Show, was heldin 1907 at a beer garden in Detroit. A total of 17exhibitors showed 33 vehicles. As the years passed,the show became increasingly popular as thedemand and interest for automobiles grew. Theshow grew and moved to several new locations.
The first time interna-tional auto manufactur-ers displayed their vehi-cles at the Detroit AutoShow was in 1957.Domestic models fromthe Big Three nowshared floor space withVolvo, German Isetta,Mercedes-Benz, Jaguarand Porsche. In 1965,the Detroit Auto Showmoved to its presentlocation at Cobo
Conference/Exhibition Center in downtownDetroit. In 1989, it became the North AmericanInternational Auto Show (NAIAS).
For area information, deals, discounts and lodgingpackages, contact the Detroit Metro Convention &Visitors Bureau.
Places to Go:
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ERIE ICE DAZEJan. 19-20/BROWNSTOWN - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at
the Marshlands Museum and Nature Center, LakeErie Metropark. This two-day celebration of winterfun combines traditional outdoor activities such asdog sledding, and snowsnake and atlatl throwing,with some comfortable indoor crafting, carvingdemonstrations and live dulcimer music performedby the Silver Strings Dulcimer Society. Enjoy theHoot Hike on Saturday at 5:30pm when we walk thewoods in search of owls. No fee or preregistrationrequired. Vehicle entry permit required. Call 734-379-5020.
ICE SCULPTURE FESTIVALJan. 19-20/TECUMSEH - Enjoy watching ice
carvers as they create works of art before your eyes.There will be ice carving demonstrations, duelingsculpture carving, interactive ice sculptures,Chocolate Walk, Winter Warm-up Walk, SnowmanMake-It-Display-It, merchant sales and specials, LostArts Demonstrations, Bell Choir performances, iceskating at Adams Park and much more! For moreinformation on this event, call us at (517) 424-6003.
KALKASKA WINTERFESTJan. 19-20/KALKASKA - A family fun event with
mushers from all over the United States competingall day long. Kalkaska Winterfest is the largest sprintsled dog race in North America and is held at theKalkaska Civic Center/Kalkaska CountyFairgournds. There is also a dog weight pull sanc-tioned by the IWPA, silent auction, craft show, foodbooth, and more! For more information visit thewebsite or call 800-487-6880 or 231- 258-9103.
BRIDAL SHOWJan 20/ANN ARBOR - Elegant Wedding Winter
Bridal Show at Briarwood MallBrides, grooms and shoppers from all over come
out to enjoy the biggest, most exciting and uniqueElegant Wedding Bridal Show of the year Dynamic
fashion shows from top salons, cake designers, floraldesigns, unique gifts & favors, limos, hotels, prizedrawings, contests and giveaways all day. Brides canpre-register for door prizes, contests and a chance toparticipate in the Cake Dive to win a Grand PrizeWedding Package. For event information, call (734)335-7103.
GARNET ROGERS IN CONCERTJan. 20/SOUTH HAVEN - 6 p.m. at Foundry
Hall.Half of one of the most influential duos inAmerican folk music (with his brother Stan), GarnetRogers is hailed as a "charismatic performer andsinger," Rogers is a man with a powerful physicalpresence – close to six and a half feet tall – with avoice to match. With his "smooth, dark baritone" hisincredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing,Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics aliketo be one of the finest singers anywhere. Admissionis $12, $10 for members. 6pm. For more information,click on the website link or call (269) 206-3059.
OAK RIDGE BOYS IN CONCERTJan. 25/SAULT SAINTE MARIE - Get your tickets
today to see The Oak Ridge Boys bring their mostdistinctive and recognizable sounds in the musicindustry to Kewadin’s DreamMakers Theater.Tickets are $38.50 and $35. Lead singer Duane Allen,bass singer extraordinaire Richard Sterban, tenor JoeBonsall and baritone William Lee Golden, compriseone of Country's truly legendary acts. They areknown for hits, “Elvira”, “Bobbie Sue,” “Thank GodFor Kids,” “American Made,” and many others. Call800-KEWADIN or (906) 632-0530.
SNO DRIFT RALLY 2013Jan. 25-26/ATLANTA - Headquartered in
Montmorency County, the Sno*Drift Rally allowsspectators to get up close and see rally cars race, slipand slide throughout the two day event. Sno*Drift isthe only race in the Rally America series that prom-ises snow and ice. For more information, call 989-786-3160.
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