Detroit to Host Immersive King Tut exhibit
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A major Immersive King Tut exhibit is coming to Detroit this November. The exhibit is put on by the same crew behind the Immersive Van Gogh projection mapping show that took place last May. The exhibit, “King Tut: Boy. King. Hero.,” is slated to open on Nov. 4 at Lighthouse ArtSpace Detroit. The show will appear in 21 cities throughout the U.S., with Cleveland, Chicago, Dallas, Denver and others on the roster. Tickets begin at $29.99 and go on sale Friday (July 22).
The exhibit will employ video mapping and animation describe King Tut’s journey into the afterlife and give history on the Amduat Egyptian funerary text on the tombs of pharaohs. Sounds pretty trippy, right?
“Since the discovery of his tomb a century ago, Tutankhamun – or King Tut – has transfixed the world,” Corey Ross, producer of Immersive King Tut, said in a press release. “Over the past one hundred years, the magnificent artifacts from his tomb have drawn millions of visitors eager to see first-hand the grandeur and splendor of Egypt’s most famous leader. This captivating experience will use sight and sound to transport visitors more than 3,000 years into the past in a groundbreaking way that only Lighthouse Immersive can.”
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These Michigan State Parks Will Take Your Breath Away
Michigan has claim to a range of beautiful parks and outdoor areas that are a major tourist attraction for Michiganders and those beyond the Mitten. It’s easy to find state parks, campgrounds and outdoor recreation areas throughout the state, which makes it simple to find summertime things to do in Michigan.
Of course, many of Michigan’s most charming state parks are located on or near one of the Great Lakes. It doesn’t get much more beautiful than exploring a state park near the water. I’m actually more of an ocean kind of girl, but since we’re so far from the ocean here in Michigan, you really can’t go wrong enjoying the gorgeous lakes.
If you’re looking for some summertime fun, I’ve put together a list of 30 beautiful Michigan state parks to get on your to-visit list. I’ve only been to a few of these parks, but the ones I’ve visited are breathtaking. Last summer, I traveled to Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg and did some hiking, which offered an endless array of beautiful views of nature. Another one on the list that I’ve visited is Ludington State Park Beach, which offers some great views of lighthouses.
If you’re looking for some interesting Michigan state park trivia, Michigan’s 103 state parks and recreation areas cover 306,000 acres with 14,100 campsites in 142 campgrounds and over 900 miles of trails. The state parks get 28 million annual visitors. Michigan’s state parks system was launched in 1919. There are three Michigan state parks that pre-date the creation of the park system in 1919, and those include Mackinac Island State Park (1895), Michilimackinac State Park (1909) and Interlochen State Park (1917). According to Michigan.gov, Michigan has 103 state parks and 138 state forest campgrounds. “In Michigan, you’re never more than a half hour away from a state park, state forest campground or state trail system,” they state.
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
