Monthly Archives: October 2023

Enjoying Some Wine During ArtPrize

Posted on October 31, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We started touring ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan the night before after having dinner as we wandered about.  In the morning, we drove back downtown, to continue what we hadn’t seen the night before.  We also made an excursion to … Continue reading →

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ArtPrize and Bistro Bella Vita

Posted on October 28, 2023 by thewineraconteur

While we were in Grand Rapids, the other site that we wanted to see was Art Prize.  Art Prize is an annual, international art competition.  As they say it is a celebration of ideas, conversations, and experimentation.  This year, there … Continue reading →

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Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Posted on October 25, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It was still the month of September and we decided to make a little getaway to Grand Rapids, Michigan; which is also known as Furniture City or Beer City which were always mentioned in the last series of “Pure Michigan” … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club Selections October 2023

Posted on October 22, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I am interrupting my flow of September stories to mention the wine club selections from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  And no, I do not live there, nor do I work there, but I do enjoy my visits … Continue reading →

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The Grotto at the Inn at Saint John’s

Posted on October 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I may have been named after a Saint, but I certainly don’t refer to our home in such lofty terms.  Saint John’s Resort has a history that began in the late Forties when St. John’s Provincial Seminary opened its doors … Continue reading →

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September 2023 Birthdays

Posted on October 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We had an invitation out to the families to come for a celebration for seven celebrants, including myself.  My Bride as always was intent on getting everything perfect.  Of course, time and schedules for some people is not understood.  If … Continue reading →

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Oak & Reel

Posted on October 13, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride puts up with me, and sometimes I don’t know how she does it, but she pampers with attention and indulgence, and she is part of why my birthday celebrations get extended longer each year, as the years seem … Continue reading →

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Black Star Farms Club Fall 2023

Posted on October 10, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The last of the wine club shipments that I can claim as part of my extended birthday celebration month.  Black Star Farms is rather unique in that it has vineyards and tasting room facilities on both peninsulas, so that they … Continue reading →

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Amerikatsi

Posted on October 7, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I need to offer some explanations for this article.  Amerikatsi is a name of an Armenian film that is totally unknown and yet it has won seventeen film awards.  The suffix “atsi” is used to define a person’s heritage in … Continue reading →

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“A Taste of Monterey” Fall 2023

Posted on October 4, 2023 by thewineraconteur

The first club we ever joined was by accident, when we discovered “A Taste of Monterey” just before we were going to eat at the Sardine Factory at Cannery Row.  At that time Michigan was a felony state for having … Continue reading →

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