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Megan Crosbie
Test Your Super Bowl Knowledge
February 4, 2012
Filed under: Events

Arguably the most anticipated sporting event of the year, the New York Giants are playing the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. Are you planning on attending a Super Bowl party? Impress your friends and family with your vast knowledge of Super Bowl trivia.

Where was the first Super Bowl held?
Super Bowl I was held in Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 1967. The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 35-10.

Which NFL team has played in the most Super Bowls?
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys have each played in 8 of them. The Steelers have won 6 of those games (also a Super Bowl record). The Cowboys have a 5-3 record.

Which NFL teams have never played in the Super Bowl?
The Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans.

How many Super Bowls have the Patriots been in, including Super Bowl XLVI? How about the Giants?
New England Patriots - 7
New York Giants – 5

Super Bowl XLVI is a rematch of Super Bowl XLII between the Patriots and the Giants. Can you name the other Super Bowl rematches (hint: there are four other sets of teams)?

  • The Cowboys and the Steelers collided in Super Bowls X, XIII, and XXX. The Steelers won the first 2; Dallas won Super Bowl XXX.
  • The Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills played in consecutive years in Super Bowls XXVII and XXVIII. Dallas won both games.
  • The San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals met in Super Bowls XVI and XXIII. The 49ers won both games.
  • The Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins tangled in Super Bowls VII and XVII. They split the series.

Who holds the Super Bowl record for most rushing yards in a game?
Timmy Smith of the Redskins ran for 204 yards and 2 touchdowns in Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos. (Pretty amazing, considering that he only ran for 602 yards and 3 touchdowns in his entire NFL career.)

Who is the only player to earn the Super Bowl MVP honor from the losing team?
Linebacker Chuck Howley of the Cowboys won the MVP award after his team lost to the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V, 16-13.

What was the biggest blowout in Super Bowl history?
The 49ers beat the Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV, 55-10.

What was the closest game in Super Bowl history?
The Giants beat the Bills, 20-19, in Super Bowl XXV. Bills kicker Scott Norwood missed a field goal as time expired. Interestingly, the Giants’ defensive coordinator that year was Bill Belichick while the team’s wide receivers coach was Tom Coughlin.
There has never been an overtime game in Super Bowl history.

Madonna will be performing the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI. Who performed the halftime show in Super Bowl I?
The University of Arizona and the University of Michigan bands.


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Source: Yahoo! Sports




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Megan Crosbie

Launched in 2009 by the Main Street Area Association, Restaurant Week is back this Sunday, January 15th thru Friday, January 20th with more participating restaurants than last year.

During Restaurant Week, dinner is a fixed price of $25 for a three-course meal. Most restaurants are offering a choice of menu items for each course and a limited number of restaurants will be offering a two for the price of one dinner menu. Lunch is an open format in which restaurants offer a $12 menu of special items, some of which are one, two or even three courses. Several restaurants will be offering two for the price of one at lunch.

Participating Restaurants include:

  • Arbor Brewing Company
  • Argiero’s
  • Bandito’s California Style
  • Bar Louie
  • Cafe Felix
  • Cafe Japon
  • Carlyle Grill
  • Carson’s American Bistro
  • Conor O’Neill’s
  • Gandy Dancer
  • Graham’s Restaurant
  • Grange Kitchen & Bar
  • Gratzi
  • Grizzly Peak
  • Jamaican Jerk Pit
  • Jazzy Veggie
  • Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery
  • Logan
  • Mahek
  • Mani Osteria & Bar
  • Marnee Thai Restaurant
  • Mediterrano
  • Melange Bistro
  • Metzger’s
  • Mercy’s
  • Miki Japanese Restaurant
  • Pacific Rim
  • Palio
  • Parthenon
  • Passport Restaurant and Lounge
  • Prickly Pear Cafe
  • Real Seafood Company
  • Sabor Latino
  • Satchel’s BBQ
  • Sava’s on State
  • Seva
  • Shalimar
  • Silvio’s Organic Pizza
  • The Arena
  • The Black Pearl
  • The Blue Nile
  • The Chop House
  • The Earle
  • The Melting Pot
  • The Original Cottage Inn
  • The Quarter Bistro
  • The Ravens Club
  • Vinology Wine Bar & Restaurant
  • Weber’s Restaurant

Most restaurants recommend making advanced reservations, so make yours today!

For more information about Ann Arbor Restaurant Week visit their website.




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Reinhart Realtors

Reinhart has partnered with Legacy Land Conservancy and Chelsea Center for the Arts to celebrate the achievement of land conservancy and inspire future conservation efforts through art. Selected artists were commissioned to create works about specific local, private and public lands preserved through the conservancy.

Artwork by Nancy McKay

Please join us on Friday, December 2nd at the Chelsea Center for the Arts from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for STAND in the Place Where You Live, a public Artist Reception. Each work of art will be for sale and 30% of all proceeds will be donated to the Chelsea Center for the Arts and Legacy Land Conservancy. Enjoy the beautiful artwork, delicious appetizers and refreshments provided by Sandhill Crane Vineyard and Wolverine State Brewing Company. The STAND in the Place Where You Live Artist Reception is free and open to the public.

For more information contact Lisa Baylis Gonzalez at (734) 433.2787.




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Reinhart Realtors

The Reinhart North Sales Office is hosting a free Halloween Maze on Sunday, October 30th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

You and your family are invited to join the Reinhart North Team for a family friendly spooky Halloween Maze. Guests are encouraged to come in costume.

Following the spooky Halloween Maze, guests will be able to enjoy cider, donuts and treats graciously provided by Ann Arbor Mortgage, Liberty Title and 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.

If you have any questions about the Reinhart Green Road Halloween Maze please contact Marjorie Bolgos at (734) 669-5836.

Reinhart Green Road Halloween Maze
Sunday, October 30th
Charles Reinhart Company Realtors
2200 Green Road, Ann Arbor
2:00pm – 5:00pm




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Megan Crosbie

Governor Rick Snyder recently addressed the legislature, outlining his plans to drastically reduce obesity across the state. In his address, Snyder cited the Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation’s efforts to promote wellness through the work of the Five Healthy Towns Project.

The Five Healthy Towns Project (5H) is a groundbreaking project that involves planning and funding of community wide wellness. By creating a culture of wellness in these communities, in addition to the support of Chelsea Community Hospital, the goal of 5H is to make Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, Grass Lake and Stockbridge the 5 healthiest communities in the Midwest.

To celebrate their efforts, 5H is hosting a 5 Healthy Towns Party on Sunday, September 25th at Chelsea High School from noon – 4pm. NBC’s The Today Show Nutritionist and author, Joy Bauer and award winning fitness coach and author John Calve will be in attendance. This free event will also include games and events centered around healthy eating and exercise.

For more information about The 5 Healthy Towns Project visit 5healthytowns.org.




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Megan Crosbie

Dexter Daze is an annual summer festival taking place in downtown Dexter this Friday, August 12th and Saturday, August 13th. Thousands gather downtown to discover all that Dexter has to offer. Attendees can shop at local businesses, grab a bite to eat at one of the many fabulous restaurants and enjoy free entertainment for the entire family.

Dexter Daze Activities Include:

  • Arts & Crafts Booths
  • Dexter Daze Parade
  • Dexter Library Book Sale
  • Horseshoe Tournament
  • Live Music Performances
  • Pole Vaulting
  • Ride the Little Smilin’ Choo Choo
  • Tour Gordon Hall

For more information about Dexter Daze 2011 visit their website.




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Megan Crosbie

The Townie Street Party, Ann Arbor’s annual kick-off event to the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, is back and better than ever. Celebrate all things local with fellow Townies on Monday, July 18th on East Washington Street between Thayer and Fletcher. Townies will be able to enjoy live music, food, drinks and free art activities for the entire family.

Live music performances include Alison Lewis and The String of Ponies, Dick Siegel & the Brandos, and The Ragbirds.

Artwork of local Washtenaw County artists, 1st grade through 8th grade, will be displayed at the Kids’ Art Fair. Just like the  Ann Arbor Art Fairs, artwork displayed at the Kids’ Art Fair is for sale. In addition to purchasing artwork, Townies will have the chance to create their own art to take home with them.

This year the Townie Street Party is featuring a VIP experience at The Terrace to those who become a Townie Friend of the Fair. Townies who purchase a $50 Terrace Ticket will be invited to a private VIP lounge in a covered outdoor setting with premium seating to view and listen to the live music performances. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided as well as a private bar with complimentary beverages.

Townie Street Party
Monday, July 18
East Washington Street between Thayer and Fletcher, Ann Arbor
5pm – 9:30pm

Visit the Townie Street Party’s website for more information.




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Megan Crosbie

The Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw (WXW), a local nonprofit organization developed for women growing successful companies in Michigan, hosts unique events where women business leaders really talk through their issues, share experiences and ideas and form lasting connections. WXW’s signature event is their annual all-day forum for business leaders.

This year marks the 4th Annual May Forum11 where hundreds of business leaders will come together for a day of learning, networking, growing and fun through workshops, panels and a keynote speaker.

Debra Fine, author of several bestselling books including The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation and The Fine Art of the Big Talk: How to Win Clients, Deliver Great Presentations, and Solve Conflicts at Work, is the keynote speaker at this year’s Annual May Forum11. Her interactive presentation will be followed by WXW’s signature exchange sessions.

The Charles Reinhart Company is proud to be a Leader Circle Sponsor of the Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw. Visit WXW online for more information or to register for the Annual May Forum11.

Annual May Forum11
Friday, May 20
Eagle Crest Conference Center
1275 South Huron Street, Ypsilanti
8am – 7pm




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Megan Crosbie

In celebration of a day dedicated to harmless pranks, we are spotlighting the Top 5 April Fools’ Day Office Pranks according to a 2008 CareerBuilder.com survey. Click here to view the original post on the SocialCast blog.


What is your favorite office prank?




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Megan Crosbie

FestiFools, the giant papier-mâché puppet parade in downtown Ann Arbor is wild about their upcoming 5th anniversary. In anticipation of the foolish fun, the masterminds who brought us the beloved FestiFools parade, has expanded to include a brand new event, FoolMoon this Friday, April 1st on Washington Street, outside of Grizzly Peak.

This sublime moonlit event, scheduled from dusk to midnight, will feature an enormous procession of hand-made illuminated sculptures carried by dancing merrymakers making their way downtown to Washington Street. The evening will include live music, delicious treats and craft beer, a series of projected experimental films and a unique street-sized, shimmering, shadow-puppet performance.

FestiFools and FoolMoon are part of a planned effort to spotlight Ann Arbor as a vibrant place to create, live, entertain and do business. FestiFools is a non-profit production of the START Project, a University of Michigan Lloyd Hall Scholars Program initiative.

Event Details:

FoolMoon
Friday, April 1st
In front of Grizzly Peak on Washington Street, downtown AnnArbor
5:30 pm to 11pm
Cost: Free

Entertainment:

  • Vulf Duo at the 5 o’clock shadow under the tent in front of Grizzly Peak. 5:30pm to at least 6:30pm
  • Juice tribal welcome for the luminaria, 8pm to 9pm
  • Luminary Processionals arrive between 8:30pm and 8:45pm
  • Third Coast Kings for foolishly funky dancin’ in the street, 9pm to 10pm

For more information, visit their website.




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