Hit Detroitspace or wicked... Even as a beginner you will learn so much from those events, or come across the state in spring to Red Moon Rising. Will post more details on that once I know them.
Advice for a newbe, the best would be to find a local munch. I have never been to one of there meetings, but I have heard of TNG Kink. Have fun...
Michigan huh? I'm from Michigan too; you're the first other person that I've found. I'm from Ann Arbor though. If you have any tips for a BDSM beginner in MI please drop me a line :-) Bisous, Silvie