Michigan's Magic Capitol of the World Gets a Boost
Tucked quietly in southwest Michigan, behind farm fields and dirt roads, lies home to an accolade many Michiganians don't know our mitten holds.
A sign greets you proudly as you drive into Colon, Mich., announcing its status as "Magic Capitol of the World."
Humanities Council Elects Four At-Large Members to Board
The Michigan Humanities Council has elected four new at-large members to the Board of Directors. The Honorable Leo Bowman (Bloomfield Hills), Thomas M. Garikes (Chesaning), Gloria White Gardner (Norton Shores), and Susan Higman Larsen (Grosse Pointe Park), began their three-year terms Jan. 1.
The next application deadline is approaching! For those wishing to apply for a major grant, drafts are due Feb. 27, and final applications are due March 15. Updated guidelines and financial forms are now available on the Grants page.
Great Michigan Read News
More than 280 Michigan organizations have registered as 2011-12 Great Michigan Read partners, and registration is still open! Click here to see how your organization can become involved in this statewide book discussion on Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age.
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The next application deadline is approaching! For those wishing to apply for a major grant, drafts are due Feb. 27, and final applications are due March 15. Updated guidelines and financial forms are now available on the 
More than 280 Michigan organizations have registered as 2011-12 Great Michigan Read partners, and registration is still open! 
