More than 3,400 Prudential Real Estate network professionals gathered in Las Vegas March 10-12 for the Sales Convention 2013 at Caesars Palace. The event included motivational speakers, educational opportunities, networking events and entertainment. Check out some of the photos from the event at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.462021013871448.1073741825.167061890034030&type=1
The third annual Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival takes place this Saturday featuring more than 150 selections. The event is from noon to 5pm on March 9 at Jackson County Fairgrounds and includes selections from regional, national and international companies. To read more about this event visit: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/jackson/index.ssf/2013/03/southern_michigan_winter_beer_2.html#incart_flyout_entertainment
February 27th, 2013
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The West Michigan Home and Garden Show opens tomorrow, February 28, at the DeVos Place at 3pm. This is the shows 34th season and will include over 350 exhibitors, 12 featured gardens and four free seminar stages. To learn more about this event visit: http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/eightwest/home-design-and-remodeling-trends
South Haven will celebrate their 20th Annual Ice Breaker Festival Friday, February 1 through Sunday, February 3. The annual celebration will take place at various locations in South Haven and feature a chili cook-off, ice skating, ice sculptures, pub slide, children’s activities and more. To learn more visit: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/01/icebreaker_festival_2013_south.html

TIME Magazine released the Five Festive Events You Won’t Want to Miss in 2013 and ArtPrize ranked #4 on that list. Rick DeVos founded the event in 2009 and ArtPrize is now considered the world’s most lucrative art competition. To learn more visit: http://style.time.com/2013/01/17/five-events-you-wont-want-to-miss-in-2013/
December 27th, 2012
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For all you snow bunnies the ski slopes are now open in Southwest Michigan just in time for the kids to enjoy while on their holiday break. The recent drop in temperatures and increase in snowfall has helped for local ski slopes to open their businesses for the winter season. For more details on ski information in your area visit: http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2012/12/ski_slopes_open_in_southwest_m.html#incart_river_default
December 26th, 2012
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Charlevoix is bringing in the New Year with a new tradition, the Charlevoix Bridge Drop, which will take place beginning at 11:30pm on December, 31. The town will celebrate 2013 by dropping Charlevoix’s drawbridge at midnight to ring in the New Year. To learn more visit: http://www.minews26.com/content/?p=21912
November 26th, 2012
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The 48th Annual Christmas Parade takes place tonight, November 26 at 7:00pm. More than 100 entries are featured at this event along with Santa Claus making an appearance to start off the holiday season. To read more visit: http://marshallmi.org/events/140
November 15th, 2012
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Over 25 businesses will be open Thursday, November 15 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm in downtown Harbor Springs so you can shop locally and have a night out on the town. There will also be dinner specials at local restaurants including: The New York, Turkey’s Café and Stafford’s Pier. To learn more visit: http://www.harborspringschamber.com/events/11/2012/1092/#.UKVah-T7KnY
The annual Grand Rapids International Wine and Food Festival begins Thursday (11/8) and continues through Saturday (11/10). This celebration includes tastings of fine foods and beverages and a great way to enjoy a night on the town. To learn more visit: http://www.michigan.org/events/grand-rapids-international-wine-food-festival-2012/