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Archives for: June 2008
06/19/08
Fore for 5, The Animation Show, Stand Up for Kids, and more!
Events editor Nicole Rupersburg brings you the scoop on what to do and where to be, each and every week, in the D.
And don’t miss our comprehensive and always up-to-date arts calendar here.
COMING UP:
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Wednesday, June 18th-Saturday, June 21st
The Sixth Annual Planet Ant Film & Video Festival
Four nights of indie films from Michigan and around the world.
Comedies - Dramas - Animation - Documentaries - Music Videos
Where: Planet Ant Theatre, Detroit
When: See website for complete schedule (NOTE: The main website is down, so check the MySpace page)
Tix: N/A
www.myspace.com/planetant
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Thursday, June 19th
Juneteenth Variety Show
A talent show at the Detroit Public Library’s Douglass Branch. Light refreshments will be served.
Where: Douglass Branch of the Detroit Public Library, Detroit
When: 5:00PM-7:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.detroitpubliclibrary.org
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Thursday, June 19th
Sultry Summer Wines
Discover a handful of summer friendly, sultry wines!. Try a Pinot Gris from Alsace, Riesling from Washington State, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from New Zealand, and both a red and white Cote du Rhone from France in this multi-regional tasting event. Specialty Tapas will be prepared by Chef Ed. Andiamo Sommelier, Lisa Ribaudo and her wine team will be present to guide you through the food and wine pairings in this sit down tasting event.
Where: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Detroit
When: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tix: $35.00, plus tax and gratuity
www.andiamoitalia.com
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Thursday, June 19
Third Thursday Happy Hour
Third Thursdays are a great opportunity to connect with members of the Detroit Synergy community. Whether you are new to the organization, or well-traveled on the Synergy circuit, you will feel welcome at this social networking event. Meet Synergy members at Harbor House (440 Clinton) to connect with other Detroit Synergy people in an informal, social setting. Our community partner this month is Project Clean. We are kicking off the clean-up season with a clean-up equipment collection. Please consider donating gently used gardening/clean-up tools (e.g. rakes) and new items that serve clean-up efforts (e.g gloves, leaf bags). Together, DSG Community Connect participants continue to have an impact on the greater community. Thank you for your continued support.
Where: Harbor House (in Greektown), Detroit
When: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tix: Free admission, donation requested
www.detroitsynergy.org
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Thursday, June 19th
Marble Lounge
The edgy late-night scene features performance art, DJs, and live music. A cash bar and food are available.
Where: The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 10:00PM-2:00AM
Tix: $10.00 at the door, 18+
www.dia.org
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Friday, June 20th
Fore the Future 5
Support Alternatives for Girls on the First Day of Summer with their 5th Annual Fore the Future golf outing featuring special competitions and a silent auction. The format is 4-person scramble, and a package includes a complimentary practice range, 18 holes with cart, unlimited beverages while on the course, lunch at the turn, a light buffet with premium bar, and a gift bag.
Where: Cherry Creek Golf Club, Shelby Township
When: 9:00AM
Tix: Individual, $180.00; Twosome, $360.00; Foursome, $720.00
http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/2267-Fore_the_Future/
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Friday, June 20th-Monday, June 23rd
Detroit International River Days
Lots and lots of lots of stuff to do and see during this 4-day celebration, but note the big-name music acts: the DSO, Rick Springfield, Brian McKnight, and Taproot…??? A totally worthwhile and eclectic free concert series. Then there’s the fireworks on Monday!
Where: Detroit Riverfront, Detroit
When: Fri. 11:00AM-11:00PM; Sat. 10:00AM-11:00PM; Sun. 10:00AM-10:00PM; Mon. 10:00AM-11:00PM
Tix: All events are free admission
www.detroitriverdays.com
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Friday, June 20th
Wine Tasting on the Patio at Cuisine
Join Cuisine on their patio or inside (weather predicting) for their 4th annual Summer Wine Tasting series. This Friday they’ll be celebrating “wines from France”.
They’ll have:
Henri Marie Vin Fou Rose
2004 The Furst Grand Cru Riesling
2005 Chateau des Karantes
2005 Domaine des Rouesses Quincy
As well as hors d’oeuvres to pair with the wine.
Where: Cuisine, Detroit
When: 5:00PM-7:00PM
Tix: $15.00, all-inclusive
www.cuisinedetroit.com
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Friday, June 20th-Sunday, June 22nd
The Animation Show
The Animation Show is a showcase for the world’s most innovative animated short films. Curated by Mike Judge (Office Space, Beavis and Butt-Head), this year’s selections include animation from England, Japan, France, Germany and Australia, ranging from the frantic Hot Dog (Bill Plympton), the mesmerizing Western Spaghetti (Pes Studios) to the self explanatory Psychotown (Dave Carter).
The Animation Show remains a unique annual celebration - one that often vanishes forever once it is out of theaters. Each year the Show works diligently to put animated shorts into more venues than any festival in America, giving these artists the wide exposure their work deserves and sharing their brief but extraordinary triumphs on the big screen, where they belong.
Note: due to a modest amount of strong language, this year’s program is recommended for audiences 18 and over. (100 min.)
Where: The Detroit Film Theatre (inside the DIA), Detroit
When: Fri. & Sat. 4:00PM, 7:00PM, & 9:30PM; Sun. 4:00PM & 7:00PM
Tix: $7.50
www.dia.org/dft
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Friday, June 20th
George Colligan
Friday Night Live! At The DIA
Friday nights are open late and always feature special events at the DIA.
Drop-in Workshop: Chinese Slat Books: 6-9 p.m. (See June 6 for description)
In ancient China documents were made of bamboo or wooden slats. Make your own using this ancient technique.
Music: George Colligan Trio: 7 & 8:30 p.m.
George Colligan is a New York based pianist and multi-instrumentalist who is one of the most original jazz artists of his generation. An award winning composer and player, Colligan is in high demand as a sideman as well, having worked with Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Buster Williams, and Lonnie Plaxico.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-10:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
www.dia.org
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Friday, June 20th
Sunset at the Zoo
Don’t miss the wildest party of the year, Sunset at the Zoo! Buy your tickets today for one of Detroit’s most prestigious events. Presented by General Motors and Saturn, the Detroit Zoo’s annual fundraiser takes place from 7 to 11:30 p.m. on Friday, June 20.
The party includes a champagne welcome, zoo-themed martinis and a strolling supper highlighting signature dishes from 40 of the area’s finest restaurants such as Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Northern Lakes Seafood Company, The Capital Grille and Tribute.
Sunset at the Zoo also features live entertainment by The Jerry Ross Band, dancing, and the chance to experience the entire Zoo during the evening hours. Attire for the evening is “elegant summer chic”.
Proceeds from Sunset at the Zoo support the Detroit Zoological Society.
Where: The Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak
When: 7:00PM-11:30PM
Tix: $100.00-$250.00
www.detroitzoo.org
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Friday, June 20th-Saturday, June 21st
Satori Circus is Funny as Hell
This is kind of one of those performance pieces that defies explanation, but…yeah, no, I really can’t even try.
Here’s the press release, from the desk of Satori Circus:
“New York City has the Blue Man Group, Detroit has SATORI CIRCUS.” - Chris Jaszczak
SATORI CIRCUS and Brian and Dave Dambacher are back….AGAIN!! And yes, they are bringing along with them the performance art piece that made them famous last year, out MeadowBrook/Oakland University way…titled, ‘FUNY AS HELL’! (Funy actually pronounced, Funny.)
This time SATORI CIRCUS and the Dambacher Brothers, have the opportunity of reinterpreting their very own creation, without slighting the audience who loved the first presentation of ‘Funy As Hell’.
“The Bottom Line: Performance Art is not for everyone; for the rest of us there is SATORI CIRCUS!” - Between The Lines
Using Dante’s The Divine Comedy, as the framework, to guide you through a labyrinth of questions, spirit, destiny, hope, despair, and pure naughtiness, are all the same musings. The travels of a man lost in a dream between the here and there of Purgatory, Hell and Paradise, are the same premise. And, combining music, song, costumes, sound & lights, movement, film, cabaret and enlightenment, to obscure your perception of what performance art is or what it could be…are yes, all the same contraptions used to embellish a story.
Blurring what is typically thought of as theatre, SATORI CIRCUS and the Dambachers, will bring the audience through the subterranean worlds of Purgatory, Hell and Paradise to witness, participate and analyze the situations that our protagonist, hero (or anti-hero), manages to become involved with…deliberately or accidentally.
“SATORI CIRCUS is easily the Best Performance Art Group Detroit has produced. It should be seen if only to witness a New Direction in Art.” - Detroit Free Press
Be prepared for the unknown and come with an open heart and head to witness a performance art hybrid rarely seen in this Detroit Metro Area. We guarantee that you have never seen anything like this. You may never again. And you’ll leave humming and wondering if hell could really be this entertaining. And as Dante said at the gates of hell, “Abandon every hope, all ye who enter here.”
“A love for the absurd, SATORI CIRCUS is a singularly uncanny theatre-going experience that’s a little bit Performance Art and a little bit Rock Opera.” - Metro Times
Where: 210 Campbell, Suite D, Rochester
When: Doors 8:30PM, Show at 9:00PM
Tix: $10.00 minimum donation
Limited Seating
ADULT MATERIAL
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Saturday, June 21st
Brewing History Tour of Eastern Market
Visit five important brewing sites with guides Pat and Pete Cornils. See industrial ruins, adaptive re-use, and new commercial buildings at those sites. After the walk, enjoy a cold Stroh’s, compliments of Preservation Wayne for those 21 and older!
Where: Welcome Center, 1445 Adelaide, Detroit
When: Departs 10:00AM
Tix: $15.00 in advance, RSVP required
Email info@preservationwayne.org to make reservations
www.preservationwayne.org
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Saturday, June 21st
Festival Of Lights
Artist Demonstration at the DIA with Charles Alexander
The art of Charles Alexander is whimsical, satiric, enigmatic and intuitive, employing collage, mixed media, acrylics, watercolors, prints and 3D. Alexander, a native Detroiter, also writes the column, Parting Glances, on gay and lesbian issues for Between the Lines magazine. In 1993 he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Pride Banquet.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 1:00PM-5:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
www.dia.org
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Saturday, June 21st
Urban Stringz II
Youth Ensemble 1st Annual Fundraising Benefit
C-Pop Gallery is hosting this 1st Annual Fundraiser for the Urban Stringz II Youth Ensemble. The fundraiser will feature a live Auction from Seldom Blues, Detroit Science Center, Breakfast House & Grill, Wilson’s Fine Violins, Spectacles, Flo Boutique, Style Gallery and more. There will also be a guest performance by the Legendary Ralphe Armstrong Trio.
Where: C-Pop Gallery, Detroit
When: 4:00PM
Tix: $15.00
For more info call 313-443-2210
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Saturday, June 21st
Benefit for Laura Rock
Do something nice for once: the friends of Laura Rock, who recently underwent a liver transplant successfully but without medical insurance, have now organized three such benefit concerts to benefit Laura and her family to aid in the costs of medical bills. This month’s benefit features The Brave Rifles, Ethos, a solo set by Georgio “The Dove” Valentino, and DJ Frankie Banks. There will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, SWAG, and food.
Where: Northern Lights Lounge, Detroit
When: 9:00PM
Tix: $10.00
www.myspace.com/northernlightslounge
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Sunday, June 22nd
Target Family Sunday and Brunch with Bach at the DIA
Brunch with Bach: Musicians from the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival: 11:30AM
The annual Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival presents the finest music in the chamber music repertoire performed by world-class musicians. Led by artistic director James Tocco, the festival celebrates its 15th season with music from the French School featuring compositions by Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.
Drop-in Workshop: Islamic Decoupage: 1-5 p.m.
In Islamic culture, the word decoupage refers to works of art that are finely cut from paper or leather. Make a fun version using colorful papers and decorative edged scissors.
Storytelling: “Peace.Can You Hear Me Now?…Good!": 2 p.m.
Storyteller Ivory Williams presents a highly interactive, entertaining and educational session that focuses on peace and harmony.
Where: Detroit Institute of the Arts, Detroit
When: 10:00AM-6:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
Brunch with Bach tix: $30.00 for brunch, $10.00 concert only
www.dia.org
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Sunday, June 22nd
StandUp for Kids Street Fair
On Sunday, June 22 from noon-6:00PM, join StandUp For Kids - Detroit at their inaugural Street Fair for youth awareness! This first-time ever event is being held in Detroit’s Eastern Market Shed 5 at Russell and Alfred, and will be a fun event designed to promote awareness of different youth-oriented services and organizations as well as provide resources and information to youth of various ages and backgrounds.
“We are expecting a great turn-out and are really excited about what the day has in store” said David Shepherd, Director of Volunteers”.
Kids and adults can expect a wide range of activities including:
On-stage entertainment including music acts, dance performances, and a fashion show;
On-street entertainment including face painting, juggling, and tarot reading;
Educational workshops including CPR training and youth empowerment
Non-perishable snacks and beverages; and
A variety of youth organizations providing information and community outreach.
This event is absolutely free for youth. This is a fun, exciting day-long event where kids of all ages can enjoy hanging out and checking out the various programs they can get involved with and different resources available to them. Youth and parents will receive a number of educational and informational tools in a carnival-esque environment where the kids can enjoy outdoor summer fun!
STANDUP FOR KIDS is a 501©(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 to help rescue homeless and at-risk youth. With national headquarters in San Diego, California, STANDUP FOR KIDS is run almost entirely by volunteers, and has programs in a number of states.
Where: Eastern Market, Pavilion 5, Detroit
When: noon-6:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.standupforkids.org
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Sunday, June 22nd
The Art and History of Burlesque Strip Tease
Learn the history and technique from Detroit’s own classic burlesque dancer, Liliy LaRue. To register email: lily.larue@gmail.com
Where: Studio 601, Detroit
When: 3:00PM-5:00PM
Tix: N/A
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Sunday, June 22nd
The Ultimate White Party ‘08
This is the biggest white party of the summer, where Detroit and Atlanta merge to feature 7 different collections for a huge fashion show which encompasses everything from casual to high-end clothing. 5,000 people came out for last year’s event; be sure to get your tickets soon!
Where: Chene Park, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-2:00AM
Tix: $20.00
www.ticketmaster.com
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Monday, June 23rd
Michigan Opera Theatre’s 8th Annual Golf Outing
Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, one of the top-rated golf courses in the country, is hosting the 8th Annual Michigan Opera Theatre Golf Outing. Choose between 9 and 18 holes, or just come out for a fabulous dinner.
Where: Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, Clarkston
When: See schedule for details
Tix: $65.00-$295.00
www.motopera.com
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Monday, June 23rd
Fireworks at Asian Village
Sure, there will be plenty of spots to watch the fireworks, and plenty of rooftop VIP parties to attend, but will any of them have food this good?
Enjoy the fireworks as well as hours of pre-fireworks celebration on the rooftop of Asian Village, overlooking the Detroit River.
Where: Asian Village, Detroit
When: AV opens at 11:00AM, roof at 5:00PM
Tix: $45.00 general admission (includes 2 drinks and a Bento box—which is an Asian lunch box); $100.00 VIP (includes 4 drink tickets, an Asian buffet, and a private viewing area)
www.neptix.com
www.myasianvillage.com
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Monday, June 23rd
Barbecued Movie Night at the CAID
Join the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit every Monday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day for hot eats, cold brew, and munchable movies. Barbecued Movie will feature off-the-wall, B-Movies, cult flicks, underground classics, obscure docs, local and international shorts and everything in-between.
This Monday: Eating Raoul
Where: Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, Detroit
When: Grill at 9:00PM, movie at 9:30PM
Tix: Free for members, suggested donation for non-members
www.thecaid.org
www.myspace.com/barbecuedmovie
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Tuesday, June 24th
Inside Iron Man
The Friends of the Detroit Film Theatre (FDFT) cordially invite you to a special screening of Iron Man, the Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures action-packed, PG 13 tale of a wealthy philanthropist who develops an invincible robotic suit to battle evil. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Detroit Film Theatre, Detroit Institute of Arts.
Michigan native John Nelson, visual effects supervisor for Iron Man, will host this unique screening. Nelson, a 1976 University of Michigan graduate, will introduce the movie, and share his behind the scenes insights with an audience question and answer following the screening.
Nelson is an Academy award winning, internationally renowned visual effects master. His many achievements include animation and supervision of visual effects for I Robot, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, City of Angels, Gladiator, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolution. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the making of Iron Man from visual effects expert, John Nelson. Early interest suggests this may be a standing room only, sell out event!
Where: Detroit Film Theatre (inside the DIA), Detroit
When: 7:00PM
Tix: $7.50
www.dia.org/dft
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Wednesday, June 25th
Poetry @ the Zeitgeist
This is the final reading for Poetry @ the Zeitgeist. Details to come.
Where: The Zeitgeist Theatre, Detroit
When: 8:00PM
Tix: N/A
www.zeitgeistdetroit.org
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Thursday, June 26th
Wines on the Riverfront—South African Safari
South Africa is an exciting country, and one that is fast becoming a popular “buzz word” in the wine world. One of the most unique things about the wines of South Africa is the wonderful balance they strike between New & Old World styles, it’s truly amazing! Join us as we discover this exciting region in our mini South African Safari! Andiamo Sommelier, Lisa Ribaudo and her wine team will be present to guide you through the food and wine pairings in this sit down tasting event.
Where: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Detroit
When: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tix: $35.00 plus tax and gratuity
www.andiamoitalia.com
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Thursday, June 26th
Sunday, June 29th:
First Annual Detroit-Windsor International Film Festival
The DWIFF brings back Truth to the term “International", with an event that spans two metropolitan, international cities!
From June 26th to the 29th, 2008, the Inaugural Detroit Windsor International Film Festival takes place all around Detroit and Windsor, including the campuses of Wayne State University, College for Creative Studies, the University of Windsor, the Scarab Club, the DIA, the Detroit Public Library and more! The DWIFF creates opportunities for the community to engage in the growth of our film culture and to promote our talented artists and craftspeople who engage in the art of storytelling- through film, video, games, the web, music and more.
This is a major collaborative event, with activities for all ages and backgrounds. Along with the film series, the “CineFlow TechFair” showcases the entire “credit roll” of skills and talent involved in the production of modern digital entertainment. At CCS, there will be workshops, speakers, demos, panels and other activities that give a peek behind the camera and screen, to see the tools and workflow used in the production of modern cinema and new media.
Also look around the site to learn about the 48-Hour Film Challenge, the Children’s Program at the Detroit Public Library, and the many social events that are a great addition to this wonderful community event!
Be sure to catch the world premiere of Ari Palitz’s directorial debut Unbeatable Harold, which kicks off the festival on Thursday at 7:30PM at the DIA with a VIP after-party.
The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival is a registered Michigan non-profit organization, and is funded through the generosity of our community- with sponsorship, gifts and donations.
Where: Multiple locations throughout Windsor and Detroit
When: See website for complete schedule
Tix: $8.00 per screening; $6.00 for students and seniors. Unbeatable Harold is $12.50 for the screening, $100.00 for VIP after-party tickets and screening.
www.dwiff.org
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Thursday, June 26th
Mercedes Benz presents Hour Detroit’s
“Best of Detroit” Party
Oh dear Lord I might actually have to pony up $125.00 for this…
Hour Detroit is celebrating their annual “Best Of” list with their best best-of party to date (if memory serves, the biggest draw last year was Rhonda Walker).
Firstly, it’s being held at the MGM Grand Casino—yeah, duh, cool. Secondly, they’ve got some top-notch restaurants (and a nice selection of junk food—like Jet’s Pizza! And Better Made chips!) in the mix, including Mon Jin Lau, SaltWater, the Whitney, and the Lark.
THEN they go and throw in musical acts like the Killer Flamingos (a local fave, especially in the ‘burbs) and DJ Stacey Pullen (ZOMGZ FO REALZ????).
THEN they add in fashion shows by Roma Sposa, Linda Dresner, and Made in Detroit.
AND there’s a VIP Lounge hosted by THE CAPITAL GRILLE!!!! (I know it’s a chain, and I know the Troy location is quite literally a meat market for the 6-figured, but they still make a damn good steak and have a phenomenal wine list.)
This might actually be worth the money for VIP. And I DON’T say that often.
Where: MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-midnight (for VIP—7:00PM-midnight for general admission)
Tix: $75.00 ($85.00 at the door) general admission; $125.00 ($145.00 at the door) VIP
EDITOR’S NOTE: VIP IS ALREADY SOLD OUT!!!!
www.hourdetroit.com
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Friday June 27th, 9:00 pm
Certifiably Jonathan
Law Building- Theatre 1
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Directed by Jim Pasternak - Feature, 81 Minutes
Comic Icon, Jonathan Winters is alive and crazy as ever. Also a talented artist, he wants his paintings to hang in the Museum of Modern Art. The filmmakers set out to help him make this happen but when Jonathan claims he has lost his sense of humor and can’t finish the new paintings for his big opening, everyone from Robin Williams to Sarah Silverman gets involved.
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Friday, June 27th
American Table Culinary Tours’
Celebrates Harriet Arnow’s Centennial
Join The American Table Culinary Tours at Zingerman’s Roadhouse on Friday, June 27 at 8 p.m. for an Ypsitucky supper in celebration of noted author Harriet Arnow’s centennial. Arnow, a native Kentuckian who resettled in Ann Arbor, authored the definitive novel about the Appalachian experience in Detroit.
Joyce Carol Oates called The Dollmaker, which was short listed for the National Book Award in 1954, “our most unpretentious American masterpiece.”
Like the 66,000 Southern-born whites who by 1930 had followed the so-called Hillbilly Highway to Detroit in search of work, The Dollmaker’s protagonist struggled to mesh her cultural traditions with the Motor City. Gertie Nevels faced an especially difficult transition in the kitchen, where she was forced to stock her pantry with processed, canned and tinned foodstuffs.
They’ll pay tribute to all the mountaineers who came north with a feast of remembered Appalachian foods that ultimately infiltrated the Detroit diet. The five-course menu, prepared by James Beard-nominated chef Alex Young, includes game birds, pickled green tomatoes, shucky beans, new hominy, biscuits with chocolate gravy and birthday cake. The evening will close with a bourbon toast to Kentucky, the state slated to host The American Table’s next culinary adventure.
David E. Davis, an award-winning automobile journalist and Arnow’s nephew, will be the special guest.
Where: Zingerman’s Café, Ann Arbor
When: 8:00PM
Tix: $75.00 (all-inclusive)
Register online at www.tabletours.org
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Friday, June 27th
Aki Takahashi
Friday Night Live! At The DIA
Friday nights are open late and always feature special events at the DIA.
Drop-in Workshop: Chinese Slat Books: 6-9 p.m.
In ancient China documents were made of bamboo or wooden slats. Make your own using this ancient technique.
Music: Aki Takahashi: 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Pianist Aki Takahashi made her debut shortly after earning a masters degree from the Tokyo University of Arts in 1970. While acknowledged for her classical musicianship, her enthusiasm and acclaim as a new music interpreter have attracted the attention of many composers. John Cage, Morton Feldman, Toru Takemitsu, Isang Yun, Pauline Oliveros, Poul Ruders, Somei Satoh, Alvin Lucier and Peter Garland, to name a few, have created works for her. Her series of Erik Satie concerts (1975-77) heralded a Satie boom in Japan, resulting in her editing and recording all of his piano works. She created the Hyper-Beatles project, which invited 47 international composers to arrange/recompose their favorite Beatles tunes.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-10:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
www.dia.org
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Friday, June 27th
Rockin’ on the Riverfront with Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar kicks off this free summertime classic rock concert series at the GM Ren Cen RiverWalk stage.
Where: RiverWalk, Detroit
When: 8:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.gmrencen.com
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Saturday, June 28th
Jazzin’ on Jefferson
Another one with details to come.
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Saturday, June 28th
Artist Demonstration at the DIA with Jud Coveyou
Having taught a class on printmaking to children in special education, Coveyou was inspired by the beauty of their color choices, the freedom with which the formal elements constructed a somewhat random composition, and the over-inked surfaces. He combines that motivation with his love for creating works about relationships to create art that harmoniously includes formal and emotional content. He has had works on view at the gay and lesbian centered Affirmations Pittman Gallery in Ferndale.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 1:00PM-5:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
www.dia.org
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Saturday, June 28th
Blue Moon in June
Indoor/outdoor music festival featuring the oscillating fan club, duende!, deastro, silver ghost, mick bassett and the marthas, red china, wildcatting, pinkeye, stare into the sun, and dutch pink.
Where: The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, Detroit
When: N/A
Tix: N/A
www.thecaid.org
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Sunday, June 29th
Target Family Sundays at the DIA
Sundays are for families at the DIA, with family performances, art-making workshops, and storytelling sponsored by Target.
Drop-in Workshop: Islamic Decoupage: 1-5 p.m.
In Islamic culture, the word decoupage refers to works of art that are finely cut from paper or leather. Make a fun version using colorful papers and decorative edged scissors.
Storytelling: “Peace.Can You Hear Me Now?…Good!": 2 p.m.
Storyteller Ivory Williams presents a highly interactive, entertaining and educational session that focuses on peace and harmony.
Where: Detroit Institute of the Arts, Detroit
When: 10:00AM-6:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
www.dia.org
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Sunday, June 29th
The Art and History of Burlesque Strip Tease
Learn the history and technique from Detroit’s own classic burlesque dancer, Liliy LaRue. To register email: lily.larue@gmail.com
Where: Studio 601, Detroit
When: 3:00PM-5:00PM
Tix: N/A
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Friday, June 13th-Saturday, June 21st
8 Days in June
Last summer, a new music festival was launched by the DSO which incorporated a variety of contemporary entertainment elements and music forms (symphonic Radiohead, anyone?). The conclusion was easily drawn: classical music is cool.
The DSO is presenting this popular avant-garde music festival again this year, this time with the theme of change. Covering themes such as change in the natural world, the spiritual world, social order, and technology, the DSO once again will integrate a variety of performance styles to explore this concept so critically relevant to our daily lives.
Where: The Max M. Fisher Music Center, Detroit
When: See website for schedule of performances and times
Tix: $10.00 per show; $100.00 8-day pass; $200.00 8-day VIP pass
www.8daysinjune.com
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06/16/08
Planet Ant Film Fest, Juneteenth Variety, Sultry Wines, and more
Events editor Nicole Rupersburg brings you the scoop on what to do and where to be, each and every week, in the D.
And don’t miss our comprehensive and always up-to-date arts calendar here.
COMING UP:
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Monday, June 16th: Barbecued Movie Night at the CAID
Join the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit every Monday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day for hot eats, cold brew, and munchable movies. Barbecued Movie will feature off-the-wall, B-Movies, cult flicks, underground classics, obscure docs, local and international shorts and everything in-between.
This Monday: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.
Where: Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, Detroit
When: Grill at 9:00PM, movie at 9:30PM
Tix: Free for members, suggested donation for non-members
www.thecaid.org
www.myspace.com/barbecuedmovie
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Tuesday, June 17th: Kohoutek, Warmth and Uneven Universe
It’s not the Suna Ra record, the REM song or the Journey song- Kohoutek is an experimental psyche band from Washington DC. The percussion is sparse, often metalic or glass sounding and fairly rhythmic. The guitars range from Beefheart-esque to dreamy psychedelia to rough, abstract textures.
Michigan’s own Uneven Universe pair tape loops and electronics with some art brut horn playing that doesn’t resemble traditional approaches to the instrument. I can’t say who/what warmth is, but we’ll find out soon
Where: Bohemian National Home, Detroit
When: Doors 8:00PM
Tix: $5.00
www.myspace.com/bohemiannationalhome
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Wednesday, June 18th-Saturday, June 21st: The Sixth Annual Planet Ant Film & Video Festival
Four nights of indie films from Michigan and around the world.
Comedies - Dramas - Animation - Documentaries - Music Videos
Where: Planet Ant Theatre, Detroit
When: See website for complete schedule
Tix: N/A
www.planetant.com/festival
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Thursday, June 19th: Juneteenth Variety Show
A talent show at the Detroit Public Library’s Douglass Branch. Light refreshments will be served.
Where: Douglass Branch of the Detroit Public Library, Detroit
When: 5:00PM-7:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.detroitpubliclibrary.org
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Thursday, June 19th: Sultry Summer Wines
Discover a handful of summer friendly, sultry wines!. Try a Pinot Gris from Alsace, Riesling from Washington State, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from New Zealand, and both a red and white Cote du Rhone from France in this multi-regional tasting event. Specialty Tapas will be prepared by Chef Ed. Andiamo Sommelier, Lisa Ribaudo and her wine team will be present to guide you through the food and wine pairings in this sit down tasting event.
Where: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Detroit
When: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tix: $35.00, plus tax and gratuity
www.andiamoitalia.com
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Thursday, June 19: Third Thursday Happy Hour
Third Thursdays are a great opportunity to connect with members of the Detroit Synergy community. Whether you are new to the organization, or well-traveled on the Synergy circuit, you will feel welcome at this social networking event. Meet Synergy members at Harbor House (440 Clinton) to connect with other Detroit Synergy people in an informal, social setting. Our community partner this month is Project Clean. We are kicking off the clean-up season with a clean-up equipment collection. Please consider donating gently used gardening/clean-up tools (e.g. rakes) and new items that serve clean-up efforts (e.g gloves, leaf bags). Together, DSG Community Connect participants continue to have an impact on the greater community. Thank you for your continued support.
Where: Harbor House (in Greektown), Detroit
When: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tix: Free admission, donation requested
www.detroitsynergy.org
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Thursday, June 19th: Marble Lounge
The edgy late-night scene features performance art, DJs, and live music. A cash bar and food are available.
Where: The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 10:00PM-2:00AM
Tix: $10.00 at the door, 18+
www.dia.org
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Friday, June 20th: Fore the Future 5
Support Alternatives for Girls on the First Day of Summer with their 5th Annual Fore the Future golf outing featuring special competitions and a silent auction. The format is 4-person scramble, and a package includes a complimentary practice range, 18 holes with cart, unlimited beverages while on the course, lunch at the turn, a light buffet with premium bar, and a gift bag.
Where: Cherry Creek Golf Club, Shelby Township
When: 9:00AM
Tix: Individual, $180.00; Twosome, $360.00; Foursome, $720.00
http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/2267-Fore_the_Future/
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Friday, June 20th-Monday, June 23rd: Detroit International River Days
Wow. I can’t believe it’s here again already. I’ll be posting details soon but for the time being, just mark your calendars for the 4-day celebration.
Where: Detroit Riverfront, Detroit
When: Fri. 11:00AM-11:00PM; Sat. 10:00AM-11:00PM; Sun. 10:00AM-10:00PM; Mon. 10:00AM-11:00PM
Tix: All events are free admission
www.detroitriverdays.com
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Friday, June 20th-Sunday, June 22nd: The Animation Show
The Animation Show is a showcase for the world’s most innovative animated short films. Curated by Mike Judge (Office Space, Beavis and Butt-Head), this year’s selections include animation from England, Japan, France, Germany and Australia, ranging from the frantic Hot Dog (Bill Plympton), the mesmerizing Western Spaghetti (Pes Studios) to the self explanatory Psychotown (Dave Carter).
The Animation Show remains a unique annual celebration - one that often vanishes forever once it is out of theaters. Each year the Show works diligently to put animated shorts into more venues than any festival in America, giving these artists the wide exposure their work deserves and sharing their brief but extraordinary triumphs on the big screen, where they belong.
Note: due to a modest amount of strong language, this year’s program is recommended for audiences 18 and over. (100 min.)
Where: The Detroit Film Theatre (inside the DIA), Detroit
When: Fri. & Sat. 4:00PM, 7:00PM, & 9:30PM; Sun. 4:00PM & 7:00PM
Tix: $7.50
www.dia.org/dft
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Friday, June 20th: Friday Night Live! at the DIA
Friday nights are open late and always feature special events at the DIA.
Drop-in Workshop: Chinese Slat Books: 6-9 p.m. (See June 6 for description)
In ancient China documents were made of bamboo or wooden slats. Make your own using this ancient technique.
Music: George Colligan Trio: 7 & 8:30 p.m.
George Colligan is a New York based pianist and multi-instrumentalist who is one of the most original jazz artists of his generation. An award winning composer and player, Colligan is in high demand as a sideman as well, having worked with Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Buster Williams, and Lonnie Plaxico.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-10:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
www.dia.org
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Friday, June 20th: Sunset at the Zoo
Don’t miss the wildest party of the year, Sunset at the Zoo! Buy your tickets today for one of Detroit’s most prestigious events. Presented by General Motors and Saturn, the Detroit Zoo’s annual fundraiser takes place from 7 to 11:30 p.m. on Friday, June 20.
The party includes a champagne welcome, zoo-themed martinis and a strolling supper highlighting signature dishes from 40 of the area’s finest restaurants such as Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Northern Lakes Seafood Company, The Capital Grille and Tribute.
Sunset at the Zoo also features live entertainment by The Jerry Ross Band, dancing, and the chance to experience the entire Zoo during the evening hours. Attire for the evening is “elegant summer chic”.
Proceeds from Sunset at the Zoo support the Detroit Zoological Society.
Where: The Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak
When: 7:00PM-11:30PM
Tix: $100.00-$250.00
www.detroitzoo.org
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Friday, June 20th-Saturday, June 21st: Satori Circus is Funy as Hell
This is kind of one of those performance pieces that defies explanation, but…yeah, no, I really can’t even try.
Here’s the press release, from the desk of Satori Circus:
“New York City has the Blue Man Group, Detroit has SATORI CIRCUS.” - Chris Jaszczak
SATORI CIRCUS and Brian and Dave Dambacher are back….AGAIN!! And yes, they are bringing along with them the performance art piece that made them famous last year, out MeadowBrook/Oakland University way…titled, ‘FUNY AS HELL’! (Funy actually pronounced, Funny.)
This time SATORI CIRCUS and the Dambacher Brothers, have the opportunity of reinterpreting their very own creation, without slighting the audience who loved the first presentation of ‘Funy As Hell’.
“The Bottom Line: Performance Art is not for everyone; for the rest of us there is SATORI CIRCUS!” - Between The Lines
Using Dante’s The Divine Comedy, as the framework, to guide you through a labyrinth of questions, spirit, destiny, hope, despair, and pure naughtiness, are all the same musings. The travels of a man lost in a dream between the here and there of Purgatory, Hell and Paradise, are the same premise. And, combining music, song, costumes, sound & lights, movement, film, cabaret and enlightenment, to obscure your perception of what performance art is or what it could be…are yes, all the same contraptions used to embellish a story.
Blurring what is typically thought of as theatre, SATORI CIRCUS and the Dambachers, will bring the audience through the subterranean worlds of Purgatory, Hell and Paradise to witness, participate and analyze the situations that our protagonist, hero (or anti-hero), manages to become involved with…deliberately or accidentally.
“SATORI CIRCUS is easily the Best Performance Art Group Detroit has produced. It should be seen if only to witness a New Direction in Art.” - Detroit Free Press
Be prepared for the unknown and come with an open heart and head to witness a performance art hybrid rarely seen in this Detroit Metro Area. We guarantee that you have never seen anything like this. You may never again. And you’ll leave humming and wondering if hell could really be this entertaining. And as Dante said at the gates of hell, “Abandon every hope, all ye who enter here.”
“A love for the absurd, SATORI CIRCUS is a singularly uncanny theatre-going experience that’s a little bit Performance Art and a little bit Rock Opera.” - Metro Times
Where: 210 Campbell, Suite D, Rochester
When: Doors 8:30PM, Show at 9:00PM
Tix: $10.00 minimum donation
Limited Seating
ADULT MATERIAL
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Saturday, June 21st: Brewing History Tour of Eastern Market
Visit five important brewing sites with guides Pat and Pete Cornils. See industrial ruins, adaptive re-use, and new commercial buildings at those sites. After the walk, enjoy a cold Stroh’s, compliments of Preservation Wayne for those 21 and older!
Where: Welcome Center, 1445 Adelaide, Detroit
When: Departs 10:00AM
Tix: $15.00 in advance, RSVP required
Email info@preservationwayne.org to make reservations
www.preservationwayne.org
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Saturday, June 21st: Artist Demonstration at the DIA with Charles Alexander
The art of Charles Alexander is whimsical, satiric, enigmatic and intuitive, employing collage, mixed media, acrylics, watercolors, prints and 3D. Alexander, a native Detroiter, also writes the column, Parting Glances, on gay and lesbian issues for Between the Lines magazine. In 1993 he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Pride Banquet.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 1:00PM-5:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
www.dia.org
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Sunday, June 22nd: Target Family Sunday and Brunch with Bach at the DIA
Brunch with Bach: Musicians from the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival: 11:30AM
The annual Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival presents the finest music in the chamber music repertoire performed by world-class musicians. Led by artistic director James Tocco, the festival celebrates its 15th season with music from the French School featuring compositions by Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.
Drop-in Workshop: Islamic Decoupage: 1-5 p.m.
In Islamic culture, the word decoupage refers to works of art that are finely cut from paper or leather. Make a fun version using colorful papers and decorative edged scissors.
Storytelling: “Peace.Can You Hear Me Now?…Good!": 2 p.m.
Storyteller Ivory Williams presents a highly interactive, entertaining and educational session that focuses on peace and harmony.
Where: Detroit Institute of the Arts, Detroit
When: 10:00AM-6:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
Brunch with Bach tix: $30.00 for brunch, $10.00 concert only
www.dia.org
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Sunday, June 22nd: StandUp for Kids Street Fair
On Sunday, June 22 from noon-6:00PM, join StandUp For Kids - Detroit at their inaugural Street Fair for youth awareness! This first-time ever event is being held in Detroit’s Eastern Market Shed 5 at Russell and Alfred, and will be a fun event designed to promote awareness of different youth-oriented services and organizations as well as provide resources and information to youth of various ages and backgrounds.
“We are expecting a great turn-out and are really excited about what the day has in store” said David Shepherd, Director of Volunteers”.
Kids and adults can expect a wide range of activities including:
On-stage entertainment including music acts, dance performances, and a fashion show;
On-street entertainment including face painting, juggling, and tarot reading;
Educational workshops including CPR training and youth empowerment
Non-perishable snacks and beverages; and
A variety of youth organizations providing information and community outreach.
This event is absolutely free for youth. This is a fun, exciting day-long event where kids of all ages can enjoy hanging out and checking out the various programs they can get involved with and different resources available to them. Youth and parents will receive a number of educational and informational tools in a carnival-esque environment where the kids can enjoy outdoor summer fun!
STANDUP FOR KIDS is a 501©(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 to help rescue homeless and at-risk youth. With national headquarters in San Diego, California, STANDUP FOR KIDS is run almost entirely by volunteers, and has programs in a number of states.
Where: Eastern Market, Pavilion 5, Detroit
When: noon-6:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.standupforkids.org
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Monday, June 23rd: Michigan Opera Theatre’s 8th Annual Golf Outing
Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, one of the top-rated golf courses in the country, is hosting the 8th Annual Michigan Opera Theatre Golf Outing. Choose between 9 and 18 holes, or just come out for a fabulous dinner.
Where: Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, Clarkston
When: See schedule for details
Tix: $65.00-$295.00
www.motopera.com
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Monday, June 23rd: Barbecued Movie Night at the CAID
Join the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit every Monday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day for hot eats, cold brew, and munchable movies. Barbecued Movie will feature off-the-wall, B-Movies, cult flicks, underground classics, obscure docs, local and international shorts and everything in-between.
This Monday: Eating Raoul.
Where: Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, Detroit
When: Grill at 9:00PM, movie at 9:30PM
Tix: Free for members, suggested donation for non-members
www.thecaid.org
www.myspace.com/barbecuedmovie
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Wednesday, June 25th: Poetry @ the Zeitgeist
This is the final reading for Poetry @ the Zeitgeist. Details to come.
Where: The Zeitgeist Theatre, Detroit
When: 8:00PM
Tix: N/A
www.zeitgeistdetroit.org
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Thursday, June 26th: Wines on the Riverfront—South African Safari
South Africa is an exciting country, and one that is fast becoming a popular “buzz word” in the wine world. One of the most unique things about the wines of South Africa is the wonderful balance they strike between New & Old World styles, it’s truly amazing! Join us as we discover this exciting region in our mini South African Safari! Andiamo Sommelier, Lisa Ribaudo and her wine team will be present to guide you through the food and wine pairings in this sit down tasting event.
Where: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Detroit
When: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tix: $35.00 plus tax and gratuity
www.andiamoitalia.com
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Thursday, June 26th-Sunday, June 29th: First Annual Detroit-Windsor International Film Festival
So, what is the DWIFF?
The DWIFF brings back Truth to the term “International", with an event that spans two metropolitan, international cities!
From June 26th to the 29th, 2008, the Inaugural Detroit Windsor International Film Festival takes place all around Detroit and Windsor, including the campuses of Wayne State University, College for Creative Studies, the University of Windsor, the Scarab Club, the DIA, the Detroit Public Library and more! The DWIFF creates opportunities for the community to engage in the growth of our film culture and to promote our talented artists and craftspeople who engage in the art of storytelling- through film, video, games, the web, music and more.
This is a major collaborative event, with activities for all ages and backgrounds. Along with the film series, the “CineFlow TechFair” showcases the entire “credit roll” of skills and talent involved in the production of modern digital entertainment. At CCS, there will be workshops, speakers, demos, panels and other activities that give a peek behind the camera and screen, to see the tools and workflow used in the production of modern cinema and new media.
Also look around the site to learn about the 48-Hour Film Challenge, the Children’s Program at the Detroit Public Library, and the many social events that are a great addition to this wonderful community event!
Be sure to catch the world premiere of Ari Palitz’s directorial debut Unbeatable Harold, which kicks off the festival on Thursday at 7:30PM at the DIA with a VIP after-party.
The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival is a registered Michigan non-profit organization, and is funded through the generosity of our community- with sponsorship, gifts and donations.
Where: Multiple locations throughout Windsor and Detroit
When: See website for complete schedule
Tix: $8.00 per screening; $6.00 for students and seniors. Unbeatable Harold is $12.50 for the screening, $100.00 for VIP after-party tickets and screening.
www.dwiff.org
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Thursday, June 26th: Mercedes Benz presents Hour Detroit’s “Best of Detroit” Party
Oh dear Lord I might actually have to pony up $125.00 for this…
Hour Detroit is celebrating their annual “Best Of” list with their best best-of party to date (if memory serves, the biggest draw last year was Rhonda Walker).
Firstly, it’s being held at the MGM Grand Casino—yeah, duh, cool. Secondly, they’ve got some top-notch restaurants (and a nice selection of junk food—like Jet’s Pizza! And Better Made chips!) in the mix, including Mon Jin Lau, SaltWater, the Whitney, and the Lark.
THEN they go and throw in musical acts like the Killer Flamingos (a local fave, especially in the ‘burbs) and DJ Stacey Pullen (ZOMGZ FO REALZ?).
THEN they add in fashion shows by Roma Sposa, Linda Dresner, and Made in Detroit.
AND there’s a VIP Lounge hosted by THE CAPITAL GRILLE! (I know it’s a chain, and I know the Troy location is quite literally a meat market for the 6-figured, but they still make a damn good steak and have a phenomenal wine list.)
This might actually be worth the money for VIP. And I DON’T say that often.
Where: MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-midnight (for VIP—7:00PM-midnight for general admission)
Tix: $75.00 ($85.00 at the door) general admission; $125.00 ($145.00 at the door) VIP
www.hourdetroit.com
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Friday, June 27th: American Table Culinary Tours’ Celebrates Harriet Arnow’s Centennial
Join The American Table Culinary Tours at Zingerman’s Roadhouse on Friday, June 27 at 8 p.m. for an Ypsitucky supper in celebration of noted author Harriet Arnow’s centennial. Arnow, a native Kentuckian who resettled in Ann Arbor, authored the definitive novel about the Appalachian experience in Detroit.
Joyce Carol Oates called The Dollmaker, which was short listed for the National Book Award in 1954, “our most unpretentious American masterpiece.”
Like the 66,000 Southern-born whites who by 1930 had followed the so-called Hillbilly Highway to Detroit in search of work, The Dollmaker’s protagonist struggled to mesh her cultural traditions with the Motor City. Gertie Nevels faced an especially difficult transition in the kitchen, where she was forced to stock her pantry with processed, canned and tinned foodstuffs.
They’ll pay tribute to all the mountaineers who came north with a feast of remembered Appalachian foods that ultimately infiltrated the Detroit diet. The five-course menu, prepared by James Beard-nominated chef Alex Young, includes game birds, pickled green tomatoes, shucky beans, new hominy, biscuits with chocolate gravy and birthday cake. The evening will close with a bourbon toast to Kentucky, the state slated to host The American Table’s next culinary adventure.
David E. Davis, an award-winning automobile journalist and Arnow’s nephew, will be the special guest.
Where: Zingerman’s Café, Ann Arbor
When: 8:00PM
Tix: $75.00 (all-inclusive)
Register online at www.tabletours.org
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Friday, June 27th: Friday Night Live! at the DIA
Friday nights are open late and always feature special events at the DIA.
Drop-in Workshop: Chinese Slat Books: 6-9 p.m.
In ancient China documents were made of bamboo or wooden slats. Make your own using this ancient technique.
Music: Aki Takahashi: 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Pianist Aki Takahashi made her debut shortly after earning a masters degree from the Tokyo University of Arts in 1970. While acknowledged for her classical musicianship, her enthusiasm and acclaim as a new music interpreter have attracted the attention of many composers. John Cage, Morton Feldman, Toru Takemitsu, Isang Yun, Pauline Oliveros, Poul Ruders, Somei Satoh, Alvin Lucier and Peter Garland, to name a few, have created works for her. Her series of Erik Satie concerts (1975-77) heralded a Satie boom in Japan, resulting in her editing and recording all of his piano works. She created the Hyper-Beatles project, which invited 47 international composers to arrange/recompose their favorite Beatles tunes.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-10:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
www.dia.org
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Friday, June 27th: Rockin’ on the Riverfront with Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar kicks off this free summertime classic rock concert series at the GM Ren Cen RiverWalk stage.
Where: RiverWalk, Detroit
When: 8:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.gmrencen.com
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Saturday, June 28th: Jazzin’ on Jefferson
Another one with details to come.
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Saturday, June 28th: Artist Demonstration at the DIA with Jud Coveyou
Having taught a class on printmaking to children in special education, Coveyou was inspired by the beauty of their color choices, the freedom with which the formal elements constructed a somewhat random composition, and the over-inked surfaces. He combines that motivation with his love for creating works about relationships to create art that harmoniously includes formal and emotional content. He has had works on view at the gay and lesbian centered Affirmations Pittman Gallery in Ferndale.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 1:00PM-5:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
www.dia.org
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Saturday, June 28th: Blue Moon in June
Indoor/outdoor music festival featuring the oscillating fan club, duende!, deastro, silver ghost, mick bassett and the marthas, red china, wildcatting, pinkeye, stare into the sun, and dutch pink.
Where: The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, Detroit
When: N/A
Tix: N/A
www.thecaid.org
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Sunday, June 29th: Target Family Sundays at the DIA
Sundays are for families at the DIA, with family performances, art-making workshops, and storytelling sponsored by Target.
Drop-in Workshop: Islamic Decoupage: 1-5 p.m.
In Islamic culture, the word decoupage refers to works of art that are finely cut from paper or leather. Make a fun version using colorful papers and decorative edged scissors.
Storytelling: “Peace.Can You Hear Me Now?…Good!": 2 p.m.
Storyteller Ivory Williams presents a highly interactive, entertaining and educational session that focuses on peace and harmony.
Where: Detroit Institute of the Arts, Detroit
When: 10:00AM-6:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
www.dia.org
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ONGOING:
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Friday, June 6th-Saturday, June 14th: CAID Raid ’08 192-Hour Benefit
Read the press release:
“Tomorrow (Friday 6/6) at midnight CAID will open its doors to the public beginning with a special DJ event (Jay from Art Fag, Inc., Baby Joseph from Disco Night and Platinum Detroit) and a viewing of the Eco Village exhibition (sponsored by the City of Detroit) and remain open until Saturday, June 14 at midnight. This special event will feature various programs including lectures, drawing classes, concerts, camping and more. The 8 day 24 hour always open event will be free and open to the public with the exception of the last few hours for the Rock City Festival on Saturday, June 14.
‘This is a free event but donations will be accepted to help victims of the CAID Raid to cover impound fees and any other costs associated with the May 31st police shake down. All funds raised from this “always open” event will go directly to assist our members who received tickets on May 31st and experienced serious civil rights violations. All of the staff, DJs, artists, musicians, lecturers and art instructors will be volunteering their time and talents to help make this event a meaningful one for everyone. If you would like to volunteer please contact us at 313.899.2243 ext 151 or info@thecaid.org.
‘We plan to serve as a beacon for the next 8 days for anyone who wants to celebrate life and the power of the human spirit in all of its creative and curious wonder.
‘BTW, the following is prohibited and will not be admitted in the gallery:
Gambling
Illegal Drugs
Alcohol
Firearms
Prostitution
‘CAID will be admitting dancing as part of a larger artistic performance piece that we hope everyone will participate in. We will be showing the movie Footloose on the large screen outside all night.
‘For those who would like to camp out over night anytime during the 24/7 day event we welcome you to bring your tents and pitch them in the back yard.
‘Free stuff: CAID will be providing free barbeque tomorrow and select days during the week, along with free “CAID Raid 2008 Survivor” t-shirts for those who have a ticket from the May 31st CAID Raid. Bring the ticket or a copy of the ticket and your ID. If you would like the barbeque brothers to grill something from your fridge please bring it along and they will be happy to do so compliments of the larger cause.
‘CAID welcomes any bands or performance artists to schedule a day or evening to perform live on stage during this event. There are many hours in a day and many more in a week so if you want to be part of this artistic event please contact at info@thecaid.org.
‘We welcome anyone to bring in video or photographic equipment to document this 24 hour 8 day event.
‘Yours in art and creative expression,
Aaron Timlin & the entire CAID family
‘Dancing and hula hooping in the streets is permitted but at your own risk.”
Where: The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, Detroit
When: 24 hours a day through Saturday
Tix: Free admission, donations accepted
www.thecaid.org
06/13/08
Unearthed, thus far…
After six years, thedetroiter.com founders are handing the reins over to a new team. This time of transition offers a moment to reflect on where we’ve been and what we’ve seen over the years. So below we list a number of articles that stand out from the archives, with a bit of editorial introduction. (For our farewell editorial, please click here.)
Throughout it all, I’ve always been touched by the pioneering spirit of Detroiters, the idea that possibilities exist where others see only ruin. This was captured in the first arts article on transforming the landscape looking at San Francisco and detroit contemporary. Almost every interviewee answering our Four Questions demonstrated that sense of optimism and belief that they could make a difference: Mitch Cope, Phaedra Robinson, and Aaron Timlin answered it here. So did Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson.
Economist Richard Florida came to town to tell us that vitality in cities stems from arts and culture, and most of us already knew it.
We’ve reflected on Opening Day and championship seasons; the Superbowl on a few occasions, and spent a lot of time running with the downtown runners(and walkers). Quite a few.
We’ve hit all the parks (like Belle Isle). We skated downtown, and even learned what Petanque is.
We’ve looked at public art and the people behind it and hung out in the Dequindre Cut long before it was to become a sculpted bike path, and the River Front too and seen it transformed.
(Here’s a favorite essay on music and DJing.)
We found the coolest basketball court in Detroit (perhaps the coolest place in Detroit) – long before the Bohemian House became the place to go in Detroit.
The Sousanis brothers covered the Lysistrata event together here and here.
We helped wish the longest standing art critic in Detroit farewell and took a stand against the big papers lack of arts coverage on several occasions and got your input too.
Somewhere in there we won an award for what we’re up to and gave a speech of sorts.
We’ve been asking Why Art? for a while, and wondering what makes us do what we do and what’s the deal with those orange houses anyway?
We met a lot of artists and told their stories, here’s just a few:
Topher Crowder, Charles McGee, Scott Hocking, Tyree Guyton, Anne Fracassa, Versiz, Eric Mesko, MIKE-E, John Ganis, Maurice Greenia, Jr.,
And one we lost too soon, Matt Blake.
And reviews of art shows – that’s been our most consistent and biggest feature all along. And we went everywhere. Everywhere. Large. Small. Popular. Off the beaten path. We saw nearly every show and wrote about almost that many. How to pick just a few?
Here’s a list of all of them – I wrote most of them, and edited all of them, and I was still stunned. Going through them chronologically offers I think a true and comprehensive picture of the Detroit arts scene over the last six years. It’s an important archive and one that is essential to be picked up and continued. See all of them here.
In addition to the reviews, we were often the first to cover or discover many artists around town. I listed a few here: Jack Johnson, Bryant Tillman, Victor Pytko, Deborah Friedman, Leah Keller, Faina Lehrman, the Detroit Industrial Projects gallery, Miroslav Cukovic, Ann Gordon, Paul Steele, Joan Painter Jones, and a whole bunch more. (If you belong on this list let us know.) (If you don’t belong on this, you can let us know too!)
Our 2006 Year in Review alone, had an amazing amount of cool stuff in it
We checked out all the art spaces in Detroit and their origins. In a special feature by Steve Panton, we looked at what’s become of old banks and we unearthed some regions around town (before our maps).
Francis Grunow talked Preservation. A bunch of us took different looks at the state of Car Nation.
thedetroiter.com bore witness to MOCAD’s coming, its arrival, and exhibitions.
We’ve had the best arts calendar man in town, Tom Carbone, always on top of everything and we’ve caught up with others on top of everything like James Dozier.
Food writing from the original Dining Duo (congrats Stac & Vince on your recent nuptials!) to Rima Nickell and her Beyond Food column to our new regular Healthy Detroit feature of Angela Kasmala and Gregg Newsom.
And it all started with this feature by these two. (And you can hear them talk too!)
So many stories, and of course, so many things I didn’t get to. (John Strand, I owe you one.) So many things I’d like to get to. But that’s up to the next team of Detroiters.
For more, surf our archives for reviews and features in the different categories back to 2002, and there are a whole bunch of feature stories in our archived old format here.
So that’s just a few from our history. We’d like to hear from you, some of your favorite stories, reviews from over the years, and we’ll add them to the list. Let us know.
All the best,
Nick Sousanis
ws@thedetroiter.com
06/06/08
Healthy Detroit - Building The Dream!
What an incredible spring! It started a bit cool and it does seem like we are just now getting those April showers, but Detroit’s been incredible regardless. The whole city has come to life with outdoors events. This weekend the torch will be passed to The Detroit Festival of the Arts, which is always exuberant. As we always do here, before we get on with the rest of today’s column, we want to remind you all that this Saturday, June 6th Recycle Here! will be on the corner of Russell and Wilkins in Eastern Market.
The city is a complex organism and its health is influenced by many factors. Community art, like community gardens, empower individuals while deepening their connection to others, the environment and every one’s sense of well-being and health. This week, we shift our focus from our little corner of the city in the Market, to our sister community of Old Redford/Brightmoor in Northwest Detroit. This June brings the 20th Anniversary of Blight Busters and a celebration of the vibrant community that has grown up around this grassroots group dedicated to revitalizing the neighborhood.
The corner of Grand River and Lahser is now home to many gems. The Redford Theater, Blight Busters, Sweet Potato Sensations, The Artist Village, and a plethora of murals and gardens are an incredible testament to the heart and soul of this community and their dedication to the people on their block. People in this neighborhood decided to roll up their sleeves, clean up the place, make some art and effect great change. As we look around for examples of sustainable and community-based practices we would do well to hold up Old Redford as a local example.
It’s actually that roll-up-your-sleeves and get it done mentality that now connects us to Old Redford. As our regular readers are aware, we attend a little festival called Burning Man each year and a great deal of our work here in Detroit takes root in the same currents of creativity and community that spawn the Brigadoon-like Black Rock City http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_Man in Nevada yearly. Folks who go out to Burning Man tend to excel in that roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. Believe us, to survive in the Black Rock Desert, you have to.
With that connection in mind it seems natural a group of local Burning Man inspired artists and activists (same thing in our book) would look to their kindred spirits in Old Redford to support the creation of a large scale sculpture. And from this, The Detroit Dream Project was born, and for the next two weeks people from across the country will join with the local community to transform an empty space across from The Artist Village, known as Peace Park, into a unique community setting. The centerpiece of the park will be an ornate pavilion called The Temple of the American Dream.
The construction of the Temple Pavilion is being made possible by the local community and a number of organizations. SPARC, a burgeoning non-profit arts organization whose members have experience with large-scale art installations at various events in the city of Detroit and across the country is providing management and technical expertise to the project. They have teamed up with the Motor City Blight Busters, who donated the land for the project, and David Best, who in addition to his nationally acclaimed sculptural work, is a member of The Black Rock Arts Foundation (BRAF), a San Francisco-based organization with a mission to promote civic participation through the installation of public, interactive art projects. BRAF has contributed to the project’s planning, funding, and design.
We are so excited about the creation of this Temple that we are packing up the Detroit Evolution Laboratory and moving operations to Old Redford from June 10th - 17th. We’ll be assisting to feed the volunteer crew and will also lend a bit of muscle ourselves. We love to build things, deepen our connections to other Detroit neighborhoods, and, in turn, inspire a healthy Detroit. We know that we will learn a great deal from working with the Old Redford community that we can then share with our community. It is inspiring to see these healthy oases popping up throughout the city.
Personally, we’re quite pleased to have a little slice of one of our favorite places in the world here in Detroit! David Best and his teams are well known for creating awe inspiring Temple Structures out on the playa and the idea of being able to frequent a Temple here is amazing! We encourage everyone to support this and projects like it throughout the city. More than that get out and get involved! It’s amazing how art can promote health and wellness at all levels of culture and the more we embrace it the more it will proliferate through our city!
Next week we’ll post Healthy Detroit from the Temple site and include one of the recipes Angela’s putting together to feed the Temple Crew! Have a healthy week and go build something!
For more on The Detroit Dream Project - check out their website here.
© Detroit Evolution Laboratory 2008
06/03/08
City Snapshot, Satori Circus, and more
Events editor Nicole Rupersburg brings you the scoop on what to do and where to be, each and every week, in the D.
And don’t miss our comprehensive and always up-to-date arts calendar here.
COMING UP:
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City Snapshot Covers Every Street
During the summer of 2007, Detroit Free Press columnist Bill McGraw and members of the Free Press photo staff explored all 2,100 streets in the city of Detroit. They documented their travels in the award-winning series “Driving Detroit.” A free exhibit of selected photos and videos opened Friday, May 30 at the Boll Family YMCA, 1401 Broadway, in downtown Detroit.
A Free Press writer since 1977, McGraw and a team of thirteen photographers and videographers traveled the city to document its many faces and activities. Artists, designers and web specialists prepared the series for publication in the paper and on freep.com. The video stories, nominated for a Michigan Emmy Award, enable viewers to experience the city and hear the people and places behind the headlines about Detroit’s simultaneous rebirth and unraveling. The exhibit runs through August; below are a sampling of images. For additional information contact Y-Arts at 313-223-2751.
FAR EAST SIDE: John Marlin of Harper Woods toasts Lou Danckaert of Eastpointe at the Cadieux Cafe in October.
Danckaert had just scored two points playing featherbowling, a Belgium pastime akin to horseshoes and boccie. The bar proclaims itself as the only place to play featherbowling in the United States. The Cadieux Café, a former prohibition-era speakeasy, is a Detroit mainstay and the only featherbowling venue in the country. This Belgian team competition involving concave dirt alleys, wooden disks and feathers pulls the community together every Tuesday and Thursday for league play at the Café while novices can try their luck any other night for a small alley rental fee. The Café also features live music every week with eclectic groups playing anything from Grunge Rock to Acoustic Jazz. It is arguably one of the few venues in the City that pulls a demographic as wide as the Mississippi River by merging modern, live music with Old World sporting. To see what’s coming up at the Café, please visit www.cadieuxcafe.com or call 313-882-8650. (Rashaun Rucker/Detroit Free Press)
WEST SIDE: A building is missing its facade on Linwood Street at Gladstone in Detroit.
The Linwood and Gladstone area has its fair share of hallowed out buildings that look like neglected life-size dollhouses barricaded by wooden boards and shutters. Every corner and abandoned building reminds you of an area that once flourished with businesses and hardworking families that have either closed or moved. But, to a group of hopeful urban recyclers, there is promise in what is left behind. The international non-profit Urban Farming has a mission to take unused lands and space to plant foods and gardens to give to the needy. They have acquired 2 acres of unused land in the Linwood and Gladstone area and planted a garden which will harvest food that will be given to area families. This collective effort conscripts the help of neighbors to keep the well-tended garden viable and, in doing so, nourishes not only the body of a community but the soul. If you are interested in urban farming as a means to reduce blight, visit www.urbanfarming.org or call 248-388-4749. (Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press)
NORTH SIDE: Terrell Reese, 11, from left, Darrell Moore, 8, and Deontez Reese, 13, take a break from playing ball in front of their home near Adeline and Bauman streets in October.
Near Adeline and Bauman there is not much to engage the average child. The landscape is pockmarked by liquor and dollar stores as well as empty, untended lots. There are few options for a child who wants a structured activity as there aren’t any nearby recreation centers or clubs. But, in an age where only 6% of children aged 8-13 play outside according to the Center for Disease Control, it’s refreshing to see the camaraderie engendered by a simple game of pickup basketball. The beauty of one of the most favored sports in the inner city is that anyone can play. You don’t need any expensive equipment just a ball, a contrivance of a hoop and a blacktop. Sometimes, it takes kids to remind us of the simple treasure of playing hard and enjoying the company of friends. (Amy Leang/ Detroit Free Press).
SOUTHWEST DETROIT: Irene Guzman helps her daughter Janet with a few finishing touches before a portrait at the Fred Mora Portrait Studio on Michigan Avenue last month. Janet was celebrating her quinceanera, a girl’s 15th birthday celebration that is similar to a sweet sixteen.
The Quinceanera, translated from two Spanish words “quince” and “anos” meaning 15th year, is one of the most revered and ancient traditions of Mexico dating back to 500 B.C. with the Aztecs. In historical context, at the age of 15, boys were presented as warriors and girls as women to tribal leaders for instruction in the duties of adulthood and tribal propagation. By 16, these groups of young people were typically married and on the way to starting a family. Since then, the tradition has been modernized and serves as a symbolic rite of passage just as the bar or bat mitzvah. Now an amalgam of religious and secular ceremony, Quinceaneras are particularly festive. The young women are presented with a specially decorated Kneeling Pillow for mass as well as smaller pillows for the delivery of her tiara, scepter or ring. In the fashion of fairy-tale princesses, a formal reception is given where the young woman is presented to her family, friends and community. (Kathleen Galligan/ Detroit Free Press)
ROSEDALE: Artist Barney Judge, 49, of Ann Arbor carries a panel for a mural he painted. Judge painted the mural for the Grandmont Rosedale Community in Detroit .
The 28 by 12 foot painting of a block party is a reflection of the neighborhood itself, an ethnically diverse community where people know each other, share recipes and help each other fix things. The Grandmont Rosedale Community Development Corporation, commissioned the mural from money it received from a Cool Cities grant. (William Archie/Detroit Free Press)
REDFORD: Rev. Robert McCabe, left, hugs long-time parishioner Barbara Niman, 79, of Northville after Sunday Mass at St. Mary’s of Redford Catholic Church.
Niman has lived outside of the area yet returns to the church for mass for close to 26 of the 30 years she has been a parishioner. (Patricia Beck/Detroit Free Press)
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Wednesday, June 4th: Concert of Colors “Sweet 16” Reveal Party
Metro Detroit’s beloved diversity music festival marks its 16th anniversary this year with a stellar lineup of today’s most compelling international and world music acts and a lively, first-of-its-kind multimedia exhibition that conjures up all the historic action and energy of the event itself, featuring images by longtime festival photographers Bruce Harkness and Rebecca Cook.
Please join them at the Arab American National Museum as they:
• reveal the 2008 lineup
• open the photo exhibition in the Lower Level Gallery
• enthusiastically beat the drums for this joyous celebration of the ethnic and cultural diversity of southeastern Michigan.
Complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and birthday cake will be provided to celebrate!
Where: Arab-American National Museum, Dearborn
When: 5:30PM-7:30PM
Tix: Free admission
RSVP to Kim Silarski no later than Monday, June 2nd at 5:00PM: 313-624-0206.
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Wednesday, June 4th: Wednesday Wine Tastings at the Rattlesnake Club
Running every Wednesday throughout the summer, the Rattlesnake’s Patio Wine Tastings are back beginning June 4th! Explore downtown’s hidden waterfront hotspot on the newly constructed River Walk while Chef Jimmy Schmidt tasty treats are grilling in the sunshine! The expertly paired small plates will highlight 10 new & exciting wines each week. Sip & nibble at your own pace or discuss the wines in detail with our knowledgeable staff. Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase your favorites and build your own collection of unique wines! Grab your friends & co-workers because you are all invited to join us from 6:00-8:00PM for fabulous wines & food on the patio!
The Wine & Food Celebration is on every Wednesday all summer-long at the Snake!
For weekly wine & food details and pricing information, call The Rattlesnake at (313)567-4400.
Where: The Rattlesnake Club, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:00PM every Wednesday through August 27th
Tix: N/A
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Thursday, June 5th: Wines on the Riverfront, Barolo & Beyond
Barolo may be the King of Italian wines, but there are so many other treasures to discover that come from the beautiful region of Piedmont. Chef Ed will prepare 5-tapas that are inspired from the recipes of this region, which will be paired up with Gavi di Cortese, Dolcetto, Barbera, Brachetto di Acqui, and of course the King & Queen of Italian wines; Barolo and Barbaresco! Andiamo Sommelier, Lisa Ribaudo and her wine team will be present to guide you through the food and wine pairings in this sit down tasting event.
Where: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Detroit
When: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tix: $35.00, plus tax and gratuity
www.andiamoitalia.com
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Thursday, June 5th: Metromix Detroit Launch Party
Here’s what they had to say:
“
ear Detroit,
‘We have arrived. Metromix.com is your concierge of debauchery, your menu of fun and your scantily clad host escorting you from your cubicle to happy hour. It’s where you go before you go out. We’re not just a Web site, we are your new daily ritual – a buffer from the mundane and a guide to the utopia of post-work release.
‘Metromix.com is the mother ship to all things entertainment – bars, clubs, restaurants, concerts, events, music, movies, TV and everything in between. Now, it’s time to get on board.
‘Join us to celebrate the launch of Metromix Detroit as we prepare to leave our mark.”
So what do you get? FREE cocktails, FREE hors d’oeuvres, FREE red carpet photo opps and DJs spinning all night.
Where: The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit
When: 5:30PM-1:00AM
Tix: Free admission
www.detroit.metromix.com
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Thursday, June 5th: Ladytron Listening Party at [Proof]
Auralgasms radio (Internet-based in Detroit) is teaming up with Filter magazine to present the CD listening party for Velocifero, the new album from new wave/electro rockers Ladytron, at their next Atmosphere party at [Proof]. Watch for plenty of Ladytron giveaways from Filter and Nettwerk records while Zumby, Mikeylove and teletran.one spin ethereal dreampop, Britpop, triphop, shoegaze and electronica.
“Ladytron has always had an eclectic, fresh sound that resonates across genres,” Zumby said. “With the new record they have managed to even step it up a notch, delivering an infectious yet thumping electro beat.”
Ladytron is currently on tour and will be stopping at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit for an all-ages show on Wednesday, June 18. In the meantime, listen to new Ladytron tracks online at Auralgasms radio (www.auralgams/radio.com). Auralgasms specializes in non-stop, commercial-free Brit pop, ethereal dream pop, trip hop, shoegaze and alternative classics.
Where: [Proof] Lounge, Detroit
When: Doors 9:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.auralgasms.com/radio
www.myspace.com/auralgasmscom</p>
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Friday, June 6th-Sunday, June 8th: The 22nd Annual Detroit Festival of the Arts
Embrace Detroit’s creative community and celebrate a fresh perspective! Nestled within the arms of the city resides a community where the fine and performing arts flourish and Detroit’s diverse cultural heritage is applauded and encouraged to thrive. From hot Latin rhythms to the comic antics of international street theatre or a 75-ton sand sculpture, the Detroit Festival of the Arts will delight the whole family. Now in its 22nd year, the Detroit Festival of the Arts presents outstanding visual and performing artists from around the world, while showcasing the City’s premier cultural institutions clustered within its boundaries.
The scheduled musicians and theatre performers are a feast of cultural hodge-podge, featuring all styles of music (folk, alt-country, prog rock, Bohemian Cabaret) from all over the world (Slovenia, South America, Africa, that place called Detroit), as well as theatre-style performances from stilt-walkers, contortionists, and puppets.
DIA-sponsored activities at the festival include a “make and take” art project on the museum lawn, a booth at the children’s fair, and the Michigan Student Film and Video Festival, playing at the Detroit Film Theatre. All festival events are free of charge. The DIA, always free for members, is open without charge for all visitors during regular museum hours.
Also be sure to shop the variety of original paintings, sculptures, hand-blown glass, photography, jewelry, clothing, and more available in the booths that line the Cultural Center.
For a full line-up of artists, performers, and events, check out the website.
Where: Midtown’s University Cultural Center, Detroit
When: Fri. 4:00PM-11:00PM, Sat. noon-11:00PM, Sun. noon-9:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.detroitfestival.com/08
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Friday, June 6th: Friday Night Live! at the DIA
Friday nights are open late with special music performances and drop-in workshops.
Drop-in Workshop: Chinese Slat Books: 6-9 p.m.
In ancient China documents were made of bamboo or wooden slats. Make your own using this ancient technique.
Music: Kristin Hersh: 7 & 8:30 p.m.
Kristin Hersh will perform Paradoxical Undressing, a live spoken word with excerpts from Hersh’s upcoming memoir of the same name. The performance will also feature musical accompaniment, essays and project images. Paradoxical Undressing, which takes its name from the unexplained removal of clothing and blankets by people with hypothermia, will touch upon not only Hersh’s career, but mental illness, teenage pregnancy and the inner-workings of the 1980’s-90s music scene.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-10:00PM
Tix: $8.00 adults, $4.00 youth ages 6-17, $6.00 seniors, members free
www.dia.org
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Friday, June 6th: Dante Alighieri Society Presents the Music of Giovanni Puccini
The Dante Alighieri Society is presenting a concert recital celebrating the music of, “Giacomo Puccini". As part of their world tour, Angela Papale (soprano) and Fabio Marra (pianoforte) will be performing in Dearborn, “Giacomo Puccini, and his contemporaries, on the 150th anniversary of Puccini’s birth.”
Papale and Marra have received worldwide praise and acclaim from critics and their audiences for their performances. Famed Italian conductor and musicologist, Alberto Zedda, and celebrated mezzo-soprano, Giulietta Simionato have described Papale as having a particularly expressive voice with a warm tone and an imposing presence on stage.
This concert recital possible through the generous support of Frank Campanale, and the Paul and Helen Farago Foundation; and under the Auspices of the Italian Consulate of Detroit.
Where: Henry Ford Centennial Library, Dearborn
When: 7:00PM
Tix: $15.00 members, seniors, & students; $18.00 non-members
www.dantemichigan.org
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Saturday, June 7th-Sunday, June 8th: Michigan Student Film and Video Festival
The 40th Michigan Student Film & Video Festival is the oldest in the US to showcase the work of students in grades K through 12. Many young people who first received public exposure through it have gone on to careers in the film industry, a few have even been awarded Oscars! On Saturday, kindergarten through 8th grade entries will be screened in competition beginning at 10am, and a compilation program of the winners screened throughout the day. On Sunday entries by high school students will be featured. The festival will take place concurrent with the 2008 Detroit Festival of the Arts. The Michigan Student Film Festival is a partnership between Digital Arts, Film and Television and DFT.
Where: The Detroit Film Theatre (inside the DIA), Detroit
When: 10:00AM-5:00PM both days
Tix: Non-members, $7.50; members, students, & seniors $6.50; discount passes (5 admissions) $30.00
www.dia.org/dft</p>
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Saturday, June 7th: Annual T.O. Andrus Memorial Foundation Benefit
The T.O. Andrus Memorial Foundation will hold its Annual Fundraiser at the Detroit Repertory Theatre on Saturday, June 7, 2008. The evening begins at 7:30 PM with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, followed by the presentation of an award to a technician or designer for their special work at the Rep. The final production of the Rep’s 50th Anniversary Season, Moonshine Alley by Peter Campbell, an absurd dark comedy about homeless people who refuse to give up their cardboard boxes, will follow the ceremony. Mr. Campbell, enjoying this World Premiere of his play will be in attendance that night.
Where: Detroit Repertory Theatre, Detroit
When: 7:30PM
Tix: $25.00
www.detroitreptheatre.com
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Friday, May 16th-Friday, May 30th: CCS Student Art Exhibit
Or: good art cheap. Although to get first dibs is a little pricey–$350.00 for the collector’s preview and private reception (when much is also sold), $50.00 for general exhibit later that same day, then free beginning May 17th (probably after most is sold).
Where: Center for Creative Studies, Detroit
When: Collector’s Preview May 16 5:30PM-10:00PM; general exhibition opening and sale May 16 7:00PM-10:00PM, daily hours Sat. –Wed. 10:00AM-4:00PM, Thurs. & Fri. 10:00AM-8:00PM.
Tix: Collector’s Preview $350.00, Exhibit Opening $50.00
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Friday, May 16th-Monday, June 9th: Jeffrey
Who Wants Cake? is proud to announce their final show of the Who Wants Cake? 2007-2008 season, the gay romantic comedy classic, Jeffrey by Paul Rudnick. Opening Friday, May 16th , Jeffrey will play Friday-Mondays for a four week run at The Ringwald Theatre in Downtown Ferndale.
It’s 1993 and Jeffrey, a gay actor/waiter, has sworn off sex after too many bouts with his partners about what is ’safe’ and what is not. Suddenly, just after he’s reconciled himself to celibacy, Jeffrey’s flamboyant friends introduce him to the man of his dreams, who happens to be HIV-positive. What follows is an audacious and moving romantic comedy with a difference—one in which the quest for love and really fabulous clothes meet, and where unflagging humor prevails even when tragedy might be just around the corner.
Paul Rudnick’s plays have been produced both on and off Broadway and around the world. They include Valhalla; The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told; Mr. Charles, The Naked Eye; I Hate Hamlet and Jeffrey for which he won an Obie, an Outer Critics Circle Award and the John Gassner Playwriting Award. His screenplays include Addams Family Values, the screen adaptation of Jeffrey and In & Out.
Jeffrey features a talented cast that includes Joe Bailey, Melissa Beckwith, Tony Gross, Richard Payton, Joe Plambeck, all of Ferndale, and Dan Morrison, Gary Lehman, and John Prakapas, all of Ann Arbor. Joe Bailey will also direct.
PLEASE NOTE: Jeffrey contains adult situations.
Where: The Ringwald Theatre, Ferndale
When: Fri., Sat. & Mon. 8:00PM; Sun. 3:00PM
Tix: Fri. & Sat. $20.00, Sun. $15.00, Mon. $10.00. Sunday, May 18th will be pay what you can.
www.whowantscaketheatre.com</p>
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Friday, May 16th-Saturday, June 7th: The Best of Me
The Abreact continues with the “desperation” theme of their stellar 07-08 season with The Best of Me, a riveting play by Michigan playwright Lance Alan, opening at The Zeitgeist in Detroit, Friday, May 16th.
In The Best of Me, enter a place where love struggles to survive its own delusion. Between stark walls and boarded windows, a devoted married couple exist in near complete isolation. For years, their only contact has been through a broker, a faceless man who sells their possessions so they may continue. With nothing left to sell, Man and Woman are left to test the limits of survival, co-dependency and good
intentions in a world where illusion and reality collide. Abreact co-founder Thomas Hoagland returns to Detroit from New York to breathe life into the perplexing oddity known as Man. Linda Rabin Hammell serves as the inspiration for Man’s hope. The Best of Me also features Sean McGettigan and Molly McMahon, and is directed by Lance Alan, assisted by Amy Arena.
Where: The Zeitgeist Theatre, Detroit
When: Fridays and Saturdays 8:00PM, Sunday June 1st 4:00PM
Tix: $10.00
www.theabreact.com
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