Photo of the Week: 2017 Plymouth Ice Festival

dog ice sculpture standing guard at night, illuminated with green light

While ooohing and aahing over the gorgeous ice sculptures created by ice carvers and local culinary arts college students, like this stunning dog ice sculpture, is my typical way of enjoying the Plymouth Ice Festival, this year the festival had an added feature: interactive games at the children’s ice playground.

“Whoa! I won 100 points,” shouted the grinning young child bundled up in a winter snowsuit next to me.

“Did you see it?” Continue reading Photo of the Week: 2017 Plymouth Ice Festival

Photo of the Week: Chrysanthemums and More!

Ball of red chrysanthemums, hanging from celing

While many people love to see the vibrant colors of tulips, crocuses, and daffodils in the spring, I’m a fan of the rich, intense colors and shapes of fall chrysanthemums.

That’s why I loved seeing this month’s Chrysanthemums and More! exhibit at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Chrysanthemums and More!

Photo of the Week: Maker Faire Detroit 2016

remote controlled smoke-breathing dragon travels down main walkway

Where can you find a family-friendly event, with hundreds of people enjoying the arts, science, technology, and music?

With people celebrating inventions and creations that make you smile, laugh, and leave you wondering: what did they make that out of? Continue reading Photo of the Week: Maker Faire Detroit 2016