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Archives for: July 2008
07/24/08
Wine, American Cultural Rebels, X! Fest, 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.
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Thursday, July 24th
A Taste of Wines from South America at Enoteca Campo Marzio
There will be a wine tasting featuring wines from South America as well as a selection of cheeses to nibble on, as well as a book signing with Paula L. Tutman.
Tutman will be personally autographing pre-release copies of DEADLINE!, her debut mystery/thriller novel, during the TCA Travel Club Wine Tasting at Enoteca. Purchase a VIP Ticket and receive an autograph copy before they hit bookstores.
Where: Enoteca Campo Marzio, Detroit
When: 5:00PM-8:00PM
Tix: $29.00, $45.00 VIP. Only Advance Tickets will be sold. Contact Enoteca at (313) 784-9783, Chuck Jackson at (313)942-5467 or Greg Tarver at (313)702-6871.
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Thursday, July 24th
Wines on the Riverfront—Best of the Northwest
The wines of Washington and Oregon have really taken off lately, and in this tasting you’ll see why. Sample 2 wines from Oregon and 3 wines from Washington State that will be paired with tapas style appetizers 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 that is out on our patio facing the Detroit and Canada Skylines. A beautiful setting, great wine and food, a bit of education and live entertainment will fill the evening. Please RSVP to (313) 567-6700.
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, July 24th
American Cultural Rebels & “Works In Progress” with John Sinclair & James Semark
Poets John Sinclair and James Semark (founding members of the Detroit Artist Workshop) will be presenting new works that will soon be released in the fall. They will be joined by John Cohassey and Roy Kotynek, authors of “AMERICAN CULTURAL REBELS: Avant-Garde and Bohemian Artists, Writers and Musicians from the 1850s through the 1960s.” newly published by Macfarland press.
Where: The Book Beat, Southfield
When: 7:00PM-8:30PM
Tix: Free admission
Call 248-968-1190 for more details
www.americanavantgarde.com
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Thursday, July 24th
Marble Lounge at the DIA
This one is for real this time. Common sounds will be music to your ears when electronic collage duo Matmos performs at the Detroit Institute of Arts’ next Marble Lounge, Thursday, July 24, from 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Drew Daniel and M.C. Schmidt are famous for their unique sound source choices. Throughout their career, the adventuresome musicians have employed the sound of amplified crayfish nerve tissue, human hair, plastic surgery, frozen steam thawing in the sun, latex clothing, a steel guitar recorded in a sewer, ringing phones, starting cars, pages turning, and dripping water. In addition to playing tunes from this unusual style, Matmos will also play selections from their new synthesizer-focused release, Supreme Balloon.
There will also be a cash bar and food available for purchase.
Where: The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 10:00PM-2:00AM
Tix: $10.00, 18+
www.dia.org
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Friday, July 25th-Sunday, July 27th
Divorce Italian Style
(Italy/1961- directed by Pietro Germi)
Baron Cefalù (the brilliant Marcello Mastroianni) longs to marry his nubile cousin Angela (Stefania Sandrelli of The Conformist), but one obstacle stands in his way: his fawning wife, Rosalia (Daniela Rocca). His solution? Since divorce is illegal, he hatches a plan to lure Roslaia into the arms of another and then murder her in a justifiable effort to “save his honor.” Pietro Germi’s hilarious satire of Sicilian male-chauvinist culture won the 1962 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, though it was originally conceived as a drama until it became apparent that the absurdity lurking at the story’s core was a bitterly funny comedy in disguise. (104 min.)
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: Fri. 7:00PM & 9:30PM; Sun. 4:00PM & 7:00PM
Tix: $7.50 general; $5.00 members, students & seniors
www.dia.org/dft
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Friday, July 25th
Friday Nights Live at the DIA
Led by award winning fiddler, mandolinist, and flatpicked guitarist Bruce Ling, Hawks and Owls plays a mix of acoustic-based Country blues, Bluegrass, early Swing, Appalachian, Irish, and original fiddle tunes and songs. The audience is treated to colorful facts about the homegrown music of the 18th and 19th centuries in America, and the immigration of music from the British Isles in those periods.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 7:00PM & 8:30PM
Tix: Free admission
www.dia.org
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Friday, July 25th
Rockin’ on the Riverfront presents Rick Derringer & the Classic Rock All Stars
GM’s free classic rock concert series on the Detroit riverfront continues with Rick Derringer (he wrote and performed “Rock and Roll Hoochie Coo,” and you gotta love him for it) and the Classic Rock All Stars.
Where: Detroit Riverwalk
When: 8:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.gmrencen.com
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Friday, July 25th-Saturday, July 26th
Jazz Café Discovery Series
The Jazz Cafe Discovery Series is presenting two nights of performances by the six finalists in this year’s competition, Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26 at Jazz Café At Music Hall. First prize is $5,000, and a slot at the Detroit International Jazz Festival, Labor Day weekend. Second prize is a performance at the Jazz on the River Festival, August 2-3, in Trenton, MI.
The Jazz Cafe Discovery Series is an educational outreach project of the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, presenting a weekly series of live performances of new and emerging Jazz talent and is hosted and co-produced by Jazz radio personality, Judy Adams. Ted Nagy is the Director of the series, who has sought out and presented over 100 groups since the series debut in January ‘07. Adams gives the bands additional exposure by broadcasting each week’s performances on WVMV 98.7 at 11pm.
Here’s the schedule of finalists:
LOCATION: Jazz Cafe at the Music Hall, 350 Madison, Detroit.
FRIDAY JULY 25:
8PM The Bobby Streng Saxomble
10PM The NYCE Band
12PM The Tom Stoepker Quintet
SATURDAY JULY 26
8PM The Anthony Stanco Quintet
10PM The Jonathon Dixon Jazz Wagon
12PM The Chuck Newsome Trio
Where: Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit
When: 8:00PM both nights
Tix: $14.00 advance, $19.00 at the door
www.musichall.org
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Friday, July 25th-Saturday, July 26th
X! Fest
Don’t have a ton of info on this, so here’s what I got: Terrible Twos, Fontana, Frustration, The Mahonies and more.
That’s what I got.
Where: Bohemian National Home, Detroit
When: N/A
Tix: N/A
www.myspace.com/bohemiannationalhome
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Friday, July 25th
Detroit Guerrillas at Cuisine
Join the Detroit Guerrillas as they continue their summer of patios, decks, and docks and class it up a bit at Cuisine! Chef Paul studied at La Francais and Le Cordon Bleu culinary institutions in Paris, and Cuisine is a fulfillment of his lifelong dream of owning an award-winning restaurant (in his hometown of Detroit, no less). The food here is fab.u.lous., and the Guerrillas encourage all Guerrilla-goers to make dinner reservations prior to taking over the bar and patio for an evening of fine wine and aged whiskey (oh fine, get a Bud Light if you must). This is a Detroit dining gem that has flown mostly under the radar, but is probably the hands-down best in the city (yes, better than the Whitney and Opus One). Come for the French-fusion food (FYI: “veal shortbreads” are neck glands; foie gras is liver—just thought you should know), stay for the reasonably-priced booze and good old-fashioned Guerrillas fun!
Where: Cuisine, New Center, Detroit
When: 9:30PM
Tix: Free admission
www.detroitguerrillas.com
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Saturday, July 26th
Hot Diggity Dog!
Hot Diggity Dog! Members of the Royal Oak Restaurant Association attempt to grill North America’s largest hot dog at 110 feet to help benefit the South Oakland Boys & Girls Club. The festival takes place in the parking lot of the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market off Eleven Mile Road and kicks-off with a pancake breakfast starting at 8am. There are water rides for the kids, antique shopping in the market, and eating contests for all ages, games, dunk tank and tons of fair food. The event rocks throughout the day with live entertainment, magic shows and more. Plus, the Royal Oak Police Department will be on hand with Kid’s Identification Kits. The star of the event, the 110 foot hot dog, donated by Winter Sausage Co. will be grilled at 4pm. This whole day is packed with family fun from 8am until 7pm with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the South Oakland Boys & Girls Club.
Where: Royal Oak Farmers Market, Royal Oak
When: 8:00AM-7:00PM
Tix: Free admission
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Saturday, July 26th
DSG Shares at the Salvation Army
DSG Shares provides an opportunity for volunteers to engage in a service learning event once per month designed to address a specific social issue plaguing our community - hunger and homelessness. Each service learning event engages ! volunteers in community impact with a Detroit-area organization while educating them on the realities of hunger and homelessness in our community.
Who/When: Join DSG Shares at the Salvation Army on Saturday, July 26 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
What: The Salvation Army provides a number of services to the community including disaster relief services, day care centers, summer camps, holiday assistance, services for the aging, AIDS education and residential services, medical facilities, shelters for battered women and children, family and career counseling, vocational training, correction services, and substance abuse rehabilitation. More than 30 million a year are aided in some form by services provided by The Salvation Army.
Where: Volunteers will meet downtown at at the Southeast Michigan Rehabilitation Center at 1627 W. Fort St. (directly across from the main post office Downtown) and will participate in activities including kitchen clean-up, field clean-up and meal preparation.
Where: Salvation Army, Detroit
When: 9:30AM-12:30PM
Tix: Free to volunteer
www.detroitsynergy.org
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Saturday, July 26th
Love Letters
For one night only, see two major stars on one stage! Dow Automotive and The Purple Rose Theatre in collaboration with The Detroit Film Theatre and The Flea Theater in New York will present, for a single benefit performance, Sigourney Weaver and Jeff Daniels in A. R. Gurney’s critically acclaimed play, Love Letters. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Love Letters centers on two characters, Melissa Gardner (Weaver) and Andrew Makepiece Ladd III (Daniels) as they read the hilarious and poignant letters that have passed between them throughout their lives. In them, the characters reveal their hidden dreams, hopes, victories and defeats. Only when the last are read do they realize they were love letters all along.
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: 7:00PM
Tix: $25.00-$100.00; 10% discount for DIA members
www.purplerosetheatre.org
www.dia.org/dft
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Saturday, July 26th
Comcast Film Series presents Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who
The 4th Annual Comcast Film Series continues at Campus Martius Park with a showing of the film Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who and a performance prior to the film by Dee Brown and Friends. Free family fun! And a book giveaway!
Where: Campus Martius Park, Detroit
When: 8:00PM (film at dusk)
Tix: Free admission
www.comcastfilmseries.com
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Saturday, July 26th
Elements Grand Opening
Check out the grand opening of the new art gallery Elements at 2125 Michigan Ave. (in Corktown across from Slows BBQ). The owners have worked hard to create a space which showcases all the artists, musicians, DJs, and emcees that they love, and hope you will too. Also check out the showcase of some of Detroit’s best graffiti graphers.
Where: Elements, Detroit
When: 3:00PM-3:00AM (performances start at 11:00PM)
Tix: $3.00 3:00PM-11:00PM, $5.00 after 11:00PM
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Saturday, July 26th
The Hard Lessons Record Release
Local favorites The Hard Lessons (i.e., Detroit’s Future Next Band to Make it Big) will be celebrating the release of their 4th EP in the B&G Sides project at the Crofoot Ballroom. With American Mars, The Four Hour Friends, and the Paul Green School of Rock.
Where: Crofoot Ballroom, Pontiac
When: Doors 7:00PM, show at 9:00PM
Tix: $12.00 in advance
www.thecrofoot.com
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Saturday, July 26th:
Art Fag Inc.
Well, they got scared away from the CAID, like countless others, which is a shame for a number of reasons (not the least of which being that now Detroiters have to trek out to frikkin’ Pontiac to check this show out). But at least Art Fag Inc. lives on. Featuring Jim Carroll, El Count de Montenegro, Lemmy Caution, Steven Robert, and someone else that I can’t read because light blue type on a white background with sunlight on my computer is making it impossible.
Where: Vernors Grill, Crofoot Complex, Pontiac
When: 8:00PM
Tix: $3.00 or free with any paid Crofoot admission
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Saturday, July 26th
The Hentchmen
It’s a birthday party/record release party, and it’s happening at Detroiters’ favorite watering hole, the Park Bar. Kinda punk, kinda rockabilly. All Detroit. With the Insect.
Where: Park Bar, Detroit
When: Doors 9:00PM
Tix: $5.00
www.myspace.com/theparkbar
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Sunday, July 27th
KidZShow at Campus Martius Park
Okinawa Dance Troupe
Through the teachings of master instructor and choreographer; Kazuko Chibana dancers and musicians with vibrant cultural garb and native instruments tell the stories of their people with brilliant clarity. Aharen Honryu Keisenkai, along with her dancers from Michigan and Ohio will also present the Miruku-Munari drum dance. When asked how to best describe their performance…”come for the experience…leave with an understanding”.
Judy Sima
An award winning author, storyteller, media specialist and a leading authority on youth storytelling, has performed and presented workshops across the country and has been featured in publications around the world. Her current book, “raising voices: creating youth storytelling groups and troups” (libraries unlimited 2203) coauthored with kevin cordi received the 2005 Anne izard storyteller’s choice award. She has a unique way of involving the audience with ever changing faces with a body that’s in constant motion like a dancer.
Where: Campus Martius Park, Detroit
When: 3:00PM-4:30PM
Tix: Free admission
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Monday, July 28th
Poets at the Opera House
Hosted by M.L. Liebler in The Cadillac Café located inside The Detroit Opera House which is located at 1526 Broadway & Madison. The Opera House is directly across from Comerica Park & Detroit Athletic Club and next to Grand Circus Park. All Readings are Free and Open to The Public! For more info-call (313) 961-3500. This Monday at 6:00PM features Detroit’s Joan Hudson & COMMUNITY OPEN MIC FOR ALL hosted by Dawn McDuffie.
Where: The Cadillac Café, inside the Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 6:00PM
Tix: Free admission
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Monday, July 28th
BBQ Movie at the CAID
Every Monday night the good folks at the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit open up their backyard and show classic cult films. They’ll have the grill all fired up, so just bring some cash for a small donation (unless you’re a member) and food and enjoy the wonderful weirdness onscreen!
This Monday check out Motel Hell: a horror movie spoof about the seemingly nice Smith family, proprietors of both a motel and the “Farmer Vincent” smoked meat company. Could there be a connection between vacationers disappearing in the vicinity of the motel, and the special flavor of the “Farmer Vincent” pork products???
Where: The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, Detroit
When: Doors at 9:00PM, grill at 9:30PM, movie at 10:00PM
Tix: $3.00-5.00 donation requested (free for members)
www.myspace.com/barbecuedmovie
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Wednesday, July 30th
Learning at the Opera—Neighborhoods!
Wednesdays in July bring back this popular Learning at the Opera series presented by Preservation Wayne. This summer’s series of lectures are titled, “What Makes a City?” “Neighborhoods!” features Mary Leonard on University District.
Where: Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Tix: $15.00
www.preservationwayne.org
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Wednesday, July 30th
DSO Decanted
Tastings of selected wines, paired with hearty hors d’oeuvres chosen to compliment the wines, and a silent auction of rare and/or hard-to-find wines and wine-related items. The event, presented for the second year by the Volunteer Council of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, benefits the education and outreach programs of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Where: The Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:30PM
Tix: $95.00, $125.00, $175.00
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Thursday, July 31st
The Vision of Words
The Vision of Words at The Jazz Café . The Detroit Artists Workshop with James Semark, Leni Sinclair and many others from the legendary Wayne State artist collective of the 1960’s at Detroit’s Jazz Café at The Music Hall for the Performing Arts located at 350 Madison Detroit.
Where: Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit
When: 7:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.musichall.org
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Thursday, July 31st
Pre-Lolla Party
It’s a mystery why Spin is throwing a pre-Lollapalooza party here in the D when the festival itself is in Chicago and only one of the bands on the roster is playing the actual festival and they’re not even from Detroit, but okay. With the Silent Years, Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos, and Office. Yay Silent Years.
Where: St. Andrew’s Hall, Detroit
When: Doors 7:30PM, show at 8:00PM
Tix: $10.00
www.livenation.com
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Friday, August 1st-Sunday, August 3rd
Ribs and Soul Festival
Funk, R&B, and soul music will fill your ears as you fill your mouths with some of the best BBQ you’ll ever eat. Check out the Rib Cook-Off and determine the best sauce, and take a look at the classic car display while you’re there.
Where: Hart Plaza, Detroit
When: All day
Tix: Free admission
www.ribsnsoul.net
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Friday, August 1st- Saturday, August 23rd
In the Blood
Planet Ant Theatre proudly presents…
IN THE BLOOD, the Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama, by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by Detroit theatre maven Lavinia Hart, Head of Wayne State University’s Acting MFA program. In The Blood is the story of Hester LaNegrita, a homeless woman who lives under a city bridge with her five children from five different fathers. Illiterate and struggling with the survival of her family, Hester is a devoted mother. Her children return her love without complaint about their circumstances. Like her namesake in The Scarlet Letter, Hester daily confronts people from the outside world who view her plight as unredeemable.
Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks underscores the polarity between Hester’s family and the outsiders by using a double-casting device. Each actor who represents one of her children also plays one of the adults who intrude on their world.
Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 2000, the play is an archetypal portrayal of the will to love in a world of self-serving individualism.
Director, Lavinia Hart, Assistant Professor of Theatre and Head of the Acting MFA at Wayne State University, joined the WSU theatre department after teaching, acting and directing for three years in Minnesota. Ms. Hart was the Artistic Director of the Attic Theatre in Detroit for 19 years where she acted, directed and produced more than 100 plays. Her most recent WSU directing credits include The Lusty and Comical History of Tom Jones (Best Local Professional Comedy nominee for the 2008 Wilde Awards), Translations and Antony and Cleopatra for the Hilberry Theatre. She was co-director with Patricia Ansuini for the Hilberry’s production of The Kentucky Cycle which won the Oakland Press Award for Best Direction. Recent Bonstelle Theatre credits include A Christmas Carol and Ten November. Lavinia’s professional credits include direction of Murder on the Nile at The Meadowbrook Theatre and playing the title role in Kim Carney’s world premiere comedy Maggie Rose at the Performance Network. In 2007 she earned a teaching certificate of completion in the foundation courses of the Michael Chekhov Technique from the international Michael Chekhov Association and also remains an active instructor of the techniques of Jacques Lecoq. This summer she was honored to be a member of the faculty of the Actors’ Movement Studio in New York City. Hart is a winner of the Detroit Free Press Lee Hills Award and has been named Michiganian of the Year by the Detroit News Magazine.
Where: Planet Ant Theatre, Hamtramck
When: Fridays and Saturdays 8:00PM; Sunday August 17th 2:00PM (free coffee and donuts)
Tix: $15.00; $10.00 students and seniors (Fridays or Sunday only); $5.00 Hamtramck residents (Fridays or Sunday only)
www.planetant.com
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Friday, August 1st
Rockin’ on the Riverfront with the Guess Who
Well, go and find out.
Where: Detroit Riverwalk, Detroit
When: 8:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.gmrencen.com
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Saturday, August 2nd
All-Day Pirate Extravaganza
Presented by YARR! PR. An all-day FREE event with bands, beer, BBQ, and buccaneers. Free food between 6:00PM-9:00PM. Featuring the Amino Acids, Harley Poe, IfIHadAHiFi, Heligoats, Matt Focht, Warren Teagarden, Rachel and Junk, and WJatGohsa.
Where: The Old Miami, Detroit
When: All day
Tix: Free admission, but donations accepted
www.yarrpr.com
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Saturday, August 2nd
World Premiere of New Directions
You are invited to the World Premiere of “New Directions"! The Pilot episode of the series, filmed right here in Metro Detroit. It’s a show based on one basic concept, change.
"New Directions” is the story of a clandestine life makeover program that uses divining methods such as tarot cards to determine where a person’s life needs to go. Good or bad, the New Directions organization effects this change by whatever means necessary, filming these “interventions” and their often disturbing results. The pilot
episode focuses on Nolan Stokes, an average individual whose path in life is altered due to an intervention by those who make up the main elements of the New Directions organization.
Watch the trailer here:
http://www.fivecloverfilms.com/yournewdirection.html
Please join the cast and crew for a great night out in Royal Oak!
After the screening an afterglow is planned at club Luna! They have generously opened their doors early for our exclusive use. The Old Fashion Hot Dog Company will be there serving all you can eat hot dogs, polish sausages, chips and pop with a 1930’s flare! (Veggie dog options also available)". The bar will be open if you would like to purchase drinks.
We hope you will be able to join the cast and crew for the world premiere of this great show. This will be the ONLY public screening before the producers go before the networks, so don’t miss out!
Also showing will be three great short films!
"The Bob’s 2″ – World Premiere
irected by: Mike Madigan
Running Time: 4:00 Minutes
Synopsis: Picking up where the comedic hit “If You Search Woman aka The Bobs” left off, our two down-on-their- luck Bob’s find themselves staked out at the zoo in front of the monkey exhibit, hoping for their Mary’s to come by and give them at least a passing glance. They’ve got the do’s, they’ve got the clothes, but do they have the sweet moves needed to win over the girls’ hearts?
"Cadence"
irected by: Mike Madigan
Running Time: 15 Minutes
http://www.myspace.com/cadence2008
Synopsis: In a reality where human contact has become devalued, Andrea finds herself caught within a never-ending cycle of helping others reawaken long-forgotten feelings for each other. Yet the ritual has grown repetitive for her, as she questions whether or not it’s too late to make an actual difference.
"LaughcrY"
irected by: Matthew Peach
Running Time: 30 Minutes
http://www.myspace.com/laughcry2007
Synopsis: “LaughcrY” explores our desires and our reluctance to test those desires. Yasamin and Lena were college lovers who never put their relationship to the test. Meeting again eight long years later, they remember the laughter, but it’s the tears that are hardest to forget.
This night promises a great night filled with, movies, laughter, food and great company.
Where: Royal Oak Main Art Theatre, Royal Oak
When: Doors 3:00PM, screening at 4:00PM
Tix: $10.00 (includes admission to afterglow at Luna)
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Saturday, August 2nd
Comcast Film Series presents Bee Movie
Jerry Seinfeld’s kiddie movie. Free family fun at Campus Martius.
Where: Campus Martius, Detroit
When: Movie shows at dusk
Tix: Free admission
www.comcastfilmseries.com
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Monday, August 4t
Poets at the Opera House
Hosted by M.L. Liebler in The Cadillac Café located inside The Detroit Opera House which is located at 1526 Broadway & Madison. The Opera House is directly across from Comerica Park & Detroit Athletic Club and next to Grand Circus Park. All Readings are Free and Open to The Public! For more info-call (313) 961-3500. This Monday at 6:00PM features Kent State University Poet Brooke Horvath, Michael Nowicki,, Mary Sitto & Suzanne Scarfone.
Where: The Cadillac Café, inside the Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 6:00PM
Tix: Free admission
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Friday, August 8th
Rockin’ on the Riverfront with Kansas
Carry on, Wayward Son.
Where: Detroit Riverwalk, Detroit
When: 8:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.gmrencen.com
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Wednesday, August 27t
Detroit Synergy Supper Club at Cuisine
Cuisine is a Supper Club oldie but goodie, and Detroit Synergy is pleased to bring this popular event back to an old favorite that consistently shines over all others. Menu information coming soon.
Where: Cuisine, New Center, Detroit
When: 6:30PM-9:00PM
Tix: $30.00 prix fixe menu (includes tax and gratuity); optional wine package additional $10.00
www.detroitsynergy.org
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ONGOING:
Thursday, June 19th- Saturday, September 27th
Panhandle Slim and The Oklahoma Kid
The Purple Rose Theatre Company is pleased to announce a four-week
performance extension of Jeff Daniels’ new comedy Panhandle Slim & The
Oklahoma Kid. Originally scheduled to close at the end of August,
Panhandle Slim will now run until September 27, 2008. Performances for the
remainder of the engagement will be Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00
pm with Saturday matinees at 3:00 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm with a
variety of added weekly performances. All performances are at the Purple
Rose Theatre, 137 Park Street, Chelsea, MI.
The additional performances are being added to accommodate record ticket
sales. “Positive word-of-mouth created an overwhelming demand for
tickets,” says managing director Alan Ribant. “We hope that adding another
month of performances will allow thousands of additional patrons the
opportunity to enjoy Panhandle Slim & The Oklahoma Kid this summer.”

aniels’ twelfth new play, Panhandle Slim & The Oklahoma Kid is Daniels’
first Western. This winsome comedy tells the fateful tale of a prairie
showdown between a vagrant outlaw and a singing cowboy. Thrown together by
unfortunate circumstances, Panhandle Slim and The Oklahoma Kid argue the
virtues of mayhem, music and the meaning of life. This World Premiere
features original songs, as well as scoundrels, six-guns and a horse named
Buttermilk.
The World Premiere of Panhandle Slim & The Oklahoma Kid is directed by
PRTC artistic director Guy Sanville. The cast of this new comedy includes
former PRTC apprentice Jessica Garrett (Sea of Fools), PRTC resident
artist Phil Powers (Vino Veritas, Honus & Me), and PRTC associate artists
John Seibert (Sea of Fools, The Mystery of Irma Vep) and Tom Whalen (Honus
& Me, The Glass Menagerie). (Editors’ Note: Cast interviews and
biographies are available for hometown stories by calling 734.433.PRTC.)
This production of Panhandle Slim & The Oklahoma Kid includes set design
by Dennis G. Crawley, lighting design by Reid G. Johnson, costume design
by Christianne Myers, prop design by Danna Segrest and sound design by
Quintessa Gallinat. Michelle DiDomenico stage manages with Stephanie Buck
as assistant stage manager.
This PRTC production is generously underwritten by Target, Aisin World
Corp. of America, ADR North America and Vesco Oil Corporation.
Tickets for the extension go on sale on Monday, August 4; annual PRTC
donors of $250 or more may purchase tickets beginning on Monday, July 28.
Reservations can be made by calling the PRTC Box Office at (734) 433-ROSE (7673); Box Office hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. #### Extension Performance Schedule Wednesday, September 3 3:00 pm $25.00 added performance Wednesday, September 3 8:00 pm $25.00 Thursday, September 4 8:00 pm $25.00 Friday, September 5 8:00 pm $38.00 Saturday, September 6 3:00 pm $33.00 Saturday, September 6 8:00 pm $38.00 Sunday, September 7 2:00 pm $33.00 Tuesday, September 9 3:00 pm $12.50 added performance Tuesday, September 9 8:00 pm $12.50 added performance Wednesday, September 10 no performances Thursday, September 11 8:00 pm $25.00 Friday, September 12 8:00 pm $38.00 Saturday, September 13 3:00 pm $33.00 Saturday, September 13 8:00 pm $38.00 Sunday, September 14 2:00 pm $33.00 Tuesday, September 16 8:00 pm $12.50 added performance Wednesday, September 17 8:00 pm $25.00 Thursday, September 18 8:00 pm $25.00 Friday, September 19 8:00 pm $38.00 Saturday, September 20 3:00 pm $33.00 Saturday, September 20 8:00 pm $38.00 Sunday, September 21 2:00 pm $33.00 Tuesday, September 23 8:00 pm $12.50 added performance Wednesday, September 24 3:00 pm $25.00 added performance Wednesday, September 24 8:00 pm $25.00 Thursday, September 25 8:00 pm $25.00 Friday, September 26 8:00 pm $38.00 Saturday, September 27 3:00 pm $33.00 Saturday, September 27 8:00 pm $38.00 Closing Night
Where: Purple Rose Theatre, Chelsea
When: See above for schedule
Tix: Also see above
www.purplerosetheatre.org
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Saturday, July 19th-Saturday, July 26th
A Trois
When does lust end and love begin? Can love and sex co-exist? And is it possible to have a nice breakfast in bed? Three average people fall in and out of love while seeking the answers to these questions in this meditation on relationships and orange juice.
Echoes Theater Project is proud to be the lone Detroit-area company producing at the Windsor Fringe Festival. The Canadian-premier of this unconventional play stars Equity actress Emily Rose Merrell, international comedian Frank Gutierrez and local actor Stephen Blackwell under the direction of Michael Carnow.
A Trois will be performed at the Art Gallery of Windsor at the following times:
Saturday, July 19 8:30 pm
Sunday, July 20 4:30 pm
Monday, July 21 7:30 pm
Wednesday, July 23 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 24 5:00 pm
Saturday, July 26 12:00 pm
Art Gallery of Windsor is located at:
401 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, Ontario
N9A 7J1 Canada
A Trois is for mature audiences only.
Where: Art Gallery of Windsor, Windsor
When: See above
Tix: $9.00
www.windsorfringe.com
www.chryslertheatre.com
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Through August 11th
The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode
Who Wants Cake? is pleased to announce a one week extension of their 2008 summer hit, The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode by Jamie Morris. The Facts of Life will continue to play Saturday-Mondays at The Ringwald Theatre in Downtown Ferndale through Monday, August 11th.
After sold-out runs across the nation, the wildly popular The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode has been selling out at The Ringwald Theatre! Written by Jamie Morris, creator of the LA Weekly Theatre Award-winning comedy Mommie Queerest, Facts features an all-male cast as the girls from Eastland.
The lost episode in question is titled “The Best Little Whorehouse in Peekskill .” Budget cuts are threatening to force Mrs. Garrett (Joe Bailey) to leave Eastland. But like the theme song states, “You take the good, You take the bad” and Blair (Richard Payton), Tootie (Jerry Haines), Natalie (Joe Plambeck) and Jo (Jamie Richards) are willing to do anything to raise enough money for her to stay. Anything.
NOTE: The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode does not incorporate actual episodes. This is a new unauthorized parody inspired by the beloved sitcom.
- The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode features a talented cast that includes Joe Bailey, Richard Payton, Joe Plambeck, all of Ferndale , Jerry Haines of Royal Oak , and Jamie Richards of Birmingham . Joe Bailey will also direct.
- Performances will continue now through Monday, August 11th, 2008.Show times are Saturday, and Monday nights at 8:00 PM. Sunday performances are at 3:00 PM
- Ticket Prices are $20 for Saturday performances, $15.00 Sunday matinees and Monday is our HALF OFF night at $10 a chair!
- The Ringwald is located at 22742 Woodward Avenue in the Times Square of Ferndale.
Reservations may be made by calling 248-556-8581 or online at www.WhoWantsCakeTheatre.com.
PLEASE NOTE: The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode contains adult situations.
Where: The Ringwald Theatre, Ferndale
When: Saturdays and Mondays 8:00PM, Sundays 3:00PM
Tix: Saturdays $20.00, Sundays $15.00, Mondays $10.00
www.whowantscaketheatre.com
07/14/08
The Facts of Life, Concert of Colors, and much 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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Saturday, July 12th-Monday, August 4th
The Facts of Life, The Lost Episode
Who Wants Cake? is pleased to announce their 2008 summer helping, the hilarious Jamie Morris parody: The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode. Opening Saturday, July 12th, The Facts of Life will play Saturday-Mondays for an exclusive four week run at The Ringwald Theatre in Downtown Ferndale.
After sold-out runs across the nation, the wildly popular The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode comes to Detroit ! Written by Jamie Morris, creator of the LA Weekly Theatre Award-winning comedy Mommie Queerest, Facts features an all-male cast as the girls from Eastland.
The lost episode in question is titled “The Best Little Whorehouse in Peekskill .” Budget cuts are threatening to force Mrs. Garrett (Joe Bailey) to leave Eastland. But like the theme song states, “You take the good, You take the bad” and Blair (Richard Payton), Tootie (Jerry Haines), Natalie (Joe Plambeck) and Jo (Jamie Richards) are willing to do anything to raise enough money for her to stay. Anything.
NOTE: The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode does not incorporate actual episodes. This is a new unauthorized parody inspired by the beloved sitcom.
The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode features a talented cast that includes Joe Bailey, Richard Payton, Joe Plambeck, all of Ferndale , Jerry Haines of Royal Oak , and Jamie Richards of Birmingham . Joe Bailey will also direct.
Where: The Ringwald Theatre, Ferndale
When: Saturdays and Mondays 8:00PM; Sundays 3:00PM
Tix: Sat. $20.00, Sun. $15.00, Mon. $10.00. Sunday, July 13th is Pay-What-You-Can.
www.whowantscaketheatre.com
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Tuesday, July 15th: New American Folk Hero showcase
Tusk Lord, Chris Niels, Duo un Duo
From Joel Peterson at BoHouse:
This tour of folk music innovators was put together by Bohemian pal Mike Tamburo, who had to drop off the bill due to family emergency.
Tusk Lord is only a folk act in the broadest sense: rooted in intuitive playing and mostly electric, he could just as easily fall under the Art Brut category. Very distant sounding percussion and gobs of reverb on everything swirl around tremolo guitar (the technique, not the effect).
Chris Niels’s relation to folk music is more direct; he cites Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson and Robbie Basho as influences and it clearly shows in his guitar playing. Favoring slide guitar and open tunings ala the country-blues greats, he shows reverence for his predecessors, but focuses on his own contributions to the genre.
Good Bohemian buddy Nick Schillace and I will be filling in for Mike Tamburo with our group Duo un Duo. We’ll be exploring the intersection of folk forms and experimental music. Maybe will get miss Jennie Knaggs to sing a couple tunes too!
Where: Bohemian National Home, Detroit
When: Doors 8:00PM
Tix: $6.00
www.myspace.com/bohemiannationalhome
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Wednesday, July 16th
Learning at the Opera—Trees!
Wednesdays in July bring back this popular Learning at the Opera series presented by Preservation Wayne. This summer’s series of lectures are titled, “What Makes a City?” “Trees!” features Rebecca Salminen Witt of Greening of Detroit, a nonprofit focused on the reforestation of Detroit.
Where: Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Tix: $15.00
www.preservationwayne.org
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Thursday, July 17th-Sunday, July 20th
Concert of Colors
The 16th Annual Concert of Colors is an event designed to celebrate the many ethnic and cultural groups that comprise metro Detroit. The lineup for this year’s concert is all major headliners from Africa, India, China, Japan, the Caribbean, Europe, Native America and Latin America. Expect to cover genres from Senegalese hip-hop to polka to reggae to French pop to gospel and soul…oh yeah, and the internationally popular sounds of Detroit make their appearance too, with the Detroit Cobras, the Dirtbombs, Black Bottom Collective, and Sisters Lucas. The concert takes place all over the Max M. Fisher Music Center, as well as an outdoor venue set up on Parsons Street where you can also find ethnic food booths, multi-cultural arts and crafts vendors, and the Meijer Children’s Tent Activity area. There will also be free workshops open to the public conducted by Concert of Colors artists.
Where: Max M. Fisher Music Center, Detroit
When: See schedule for details
Tix: Free admission, but reserved prime main stage seating is available for $100.00 for individuals, $150.00 for couples (called “Groupies,” they will also get the chance to attend meet-the-artists receptions and a “Groupie” T-Shirt)
www.concertofcolors.com
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Thursday, July 17th
Wines on the Riverfront—Chile & Argentina
Chile and Argentina are becoming well known regions in the world of wine lately and what you get for your dollars spent is unbelievable! In this tasting you’ll sample 5 wines; a Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir from Chile, and from Argentina; a Torrontes, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a dazzling blend of Cabernet & Carmenere. The wine selections will be paired with Tapas style appetizers 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 that is out on our patio facing the Detroit and Canada Skylines. A beautiful setting, great wine and food, a bit of education and live entertainment will fill the evening.
Where: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Detroit
When: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tix: $35.00 plus tax and gratuity
Seating is limited - please RSVP to (313) 567-6700
www.andiamoitalia.com
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Thursday, July 17th
Detroit Synergy Third Thursday Happy Hour
At La Dolce Vita! They’ve got a beautiful patio that makes for an urban oasis right smack dab in the armpit of Detroit! Join Synergy folks in one of the private dining rooms, and meander out onto the patio if weather permits. This month’s community partner is the Salvation Army, so go through your closet and dig out what you won’t wear and can’t fit and give it over to a good cause!
Where: La Dolce Vita, Detroit
When: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tix: Free admission
www.detroitsynergy.org
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Friday, July 18t
Abuakwa African Music and Dance Ensemble
One of the greatest shows of the past year at BNH has to be this outstanding group from Ghana. Although the instrumentation is traditional (belafone, flutes and loads of percussion), the group is innovative in that they draw on repetoire from across Africa, creating a fusion of classical African music and dance. This year, Abuakwa will be providing seperate workshops on African dance and drumming, followed by a lecture/performance. Don’t miss this incredible all day event!
Where: Bohemian National Home, Detroit
When: All day
Tix: N/A
www.myspace.com/bohemiannationalhome
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Friday, July 18th
American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive
The American Ballet Theatre Summer Dance Intensive has returned for its eleventh year at the Detroit Opera House! One of only five sites nation-wide, the Detroit intensive final performance is one of the best places to see up-and-coming young dancers before they become professionals. Following four weeks of rigorous ballet and dance training, the 172 dancers from all over the globe (including 26 from Michigan!) will perform for the public on Friday, July 18 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Detroit Opera House.
Where: Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 1:00PM & 4:00PM
Tix: $15.00 adults, $10.00 children under 15
www.motopera.org
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Friday, July 18th-Sunday, July 20th
My Brother is An Only Child
(Italy/2007—directed by Daniele Luchetti)
A smash hit in Italy, My Brother is an Only Child reunites director Luchetti with the screenwriters of his acclaimed The Best of Youth. Set in a small town in the 1960s and 70s, it’s the story of two brothers who want to change the world – one as a prime mover in the local Communist Party, the other as a Fascist. What begins as a simple tale of sibling rivalry becomes an indelible portrait of the social upheavals of those turbulent times, as well as an unexpected love story. An intensely satisfying cinematic work about dreams and disillusionments, My Brother harks back to the exuberance of the early classics by Bellochio and Bertolucci. Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals. (108 min.)
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: Fri. & Sat. 7:00PM & 9:30PM; Sun. 4:00PM
Tix: $7.50 general; $5.00 members, students & seniors
www.dia.org/dft
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Friday, July 18th
Friday Nights Live at the DIA
The Brad Felt Nuquartet Plus is a group of equals listening and leaning in and willing to take chances together, while simultaneously reaching out to the audience. Their work consists entirely of original Brad Felt compositions in a variety of styles. Nuquartet Plus are Steve Wood (saxophone), Gary Schunk (piano), Bill Higgins (drums), Nick Calandro (bass) and Brad Felt (euphonium).
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 7:00PM & 8:30PM
Tix: Free admission
www.dia.org
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Friday, July 18th
Detroit Poetry Collective at the Jazz Cafe
As part of the “Write Word Right Now Summer Solstice Series,” the Detroit Poetry Collective will be hosting monthly readings inside the Jazz Café. Performers scheduled for July are Will Copeland, francine j. harris, Ross Gay, and Allison Joseph. The Detroit Poetry Collective was formed to cultivate and develop urban artists through creative writing, as well as providing resources and opportunities through academic readings, scholarships, poetry slams, writers’ retreats, workshops, speakers, and public events.
Where: The Jazz Café, inside the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit
When: Doors and dinner at 6:00PM, readings at 7:00PM
Tix: Advance $14.00, $19.00 at the door
www.musichall.org
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Friday, July 18th
Rockin’ on the Riverfront presents Starship, with Mickey Thomas
GM’s free classic rock concert series continues with Starship (as in the latest incarnation of Jefferson Airplane cum Jefferson Starship).
Where: Detroit Riverwalk
When: 8:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.gmrencen.com
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Saturday, July 19th
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
These sequels to the 1957 classic The 7th Voyage of Sinbad both feature fantastic creatures from special-effects wizard Ray Harryhausen. In The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, the fearless sailor (played by John Phillip Law) reconstructs a golden map that leads him to strange lands and amazing adventures. (105 min.) Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger finds our intrepid captain (Patrick Wayne) saddled with the task of restoring back into human form a prince who’s been transformed into a baboon just before his coronation day. Harryhausen’s last film in the Sinbad cycle was nearly two years in production, and looks great on the big, big screen! (113 min.)
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: 3:00PM
Tix: $7.50 general; $5.00 members, students & seniors
www.dia.org/dft
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Saturday, July 19th
Fourth Street Fair
They don’t advertise it. They’ve refused major sponsorship for it. There are rumors every year that it isn’t going to happen. And yet, every year, the good neighbors of Fourth Street get together for a day of music, food, marketplace goods, and tropical drinks with dry ice. It is a culture shock of the bohemian lifestyle, which is very strong here in the D. And it is once again “not happening.” So just wander into the neighborhood on the 19th.
Where: Fourth Street, Detroit
When: All day
Tix: Free admission
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Saturday, July 19th-Sunday, July 20th
Arab World Festival
This is the 37th anniversary of the largest Arab and Chaldean Festival in North America. Musical performances, food, arts and crafts, as well as special cultural exhibits including a fashion show, Arab calligraphy, and a children’s fair are all part of this enhanced cultural experience.
Where: Hart Plaza, Detroit
When: See schedule for details
Tix: Free admission
www.arabandchaldeanfestival.com
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Saturday, July 19th
Saturday Book Club at Campus Martius
Stewart Francke, “Between The Ground & God: lyrics, essays & interviews”
A compendium of lyrics from his ten CDS essays on music, art and life in Detroit, and interviews with music and cultural figures ranging from sting to Bob Seger to Johnny Cash to Gore Vidal and Yoko Ono. It won two 2007 indie excellence awards for cultural writing and memoir writing.
Stewart Francke began making music when he was 19. However, he didn’t make his first record until he was 35. He’s made nine more CDS, capped by the breakthrough blue eyed soul CD, “Motor City Serenade”, released initially in England in 2005 by Zane records. A self-described late bloomer Stewart has found his voice and vision through hard work, expressive songwriting and soulful singing. He went on to write reviews and features about music and film for the Detroit metro times, eventually being named a contributing editor.
Where: Campus Martius Park, Detroit
When: 3:00PM-5:00PM
Tix: Free admission
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Saturday, July 19th
Time Stereo UFO Factory Event at MoCAD
I’m only pretending to remotely know what this means. ART OPENING: “Robot Heart” featuring Davin Brainard, Ronald Cornelissen, Warn Defever, and Dion Fischer
PERFORMANCE
Princess Dragonmom’s “Robot Heart.”
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit
When: 7:00PM-11:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.mocadetroit.org
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Saturday, July 19th
Comcast Film Series presents I Am Legend
The 4th Annual Comcast Film Series continues at Campus Martius Park with a showing of the film I Am Legend and a performance prior to the film by Paul Dozier. Free family fun!
Where: Campus Martius Park, Detroit
When: 8:00PM (film at dusk)
Tix: Free admission
www.comcastfilmseries.com
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Saturday, July 19th-Saturday, July 26th
A Trois
When does lust end and love begin? Can love and sex co-exist? And is it possible to have a nice breakfast in bed? Three average people fall in and out of love while seeking the answers to these questions in this meditation on relationships and orange juice.
Echoes Theater Project is proud to be the lone Detroit-area company producing at the Windsor Fringe Festival. The Canadian-premier of this unconventional play stars Equity actress Emily Rose Merrell, international comedian Frank Gutierrez and local actor Stephen Blackwell under the direction of Michael Carnow.
A Trois will be performed at the Art Gallery of Windsor at the following times:
Saturday, July 19 8:30 pm
Sunday, July 20 4:30 pm
Monday, July 21 7:30 pm
Wednesday, July 23 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 24 5:00 pm
Saturday, July 26 12:00 pm
Art Gallery of Windsor is located at:
401 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, Ontario
N9A 7J1 Canada
A Trois is for mature audiences only.
Where: Art Gallery of Windsor, Windsor
When: See above
Tix: $9.00
www.windsorfringe.com
www.chryslertheatre.com
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Saturday, July 19th
Art for Good Homes Auction
Visual artist Phaedra Robinson will have her work on display for a one-night-only reception and silent art auction. Robinson, a well-known Detroit-based artist as well as arts educator and writer, who has over her career been involved with a great number of Detroit arts organizations, is relocating to Miami later this summer. This is her last show here in Detroit. Vocalist Sylvia Inwood will also be performing with Dean Western on upright acoustic bass at 7:30PM, and musician/producer Colin Zyskowski will DJ throughout the evening.
Where: The Historic Hecker-Smiley Mansion, 5510 Woodward Ave., Detroit
When: 5:00PM-10:00PM
Tix: Free admission, cash and carry
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Saturday, July 19th
Mission of Burma play Signals, Calls and Marches; with SSM
EVERYONE is going to this show. One of the greatest rock bands of all time makes an appearance at Bohemian National Home, in a set that includes its entire classic first record, Signals, Calls and Marches. This is a hipster’s wet dream. Also featuring one of Detroit’s finest bands, SSM.
Where: Bohemian National Home, Detroit
When: Doors 9:00PM
Tix: $15.00. Advanced tickets available at Stormy Records and Bohemian National Home for $15 cash (a little extra for credit card purchases at Stormy). You can also get them through this PayPal account:
newdetroitsounds@hotmail.com
www.myspace.com/bohemiannationalhome
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Sunday, July 20th
Drop-In Youth Workshop at MoCAD
Free admission, materials provided, all ages welcome.
Fabric Scraps Construction Workshop
Teacher: Sarah Lapinski, Wound Menswear
Fashion designer and TIME STEREO collaborator Sarah Lapinski leads a workshop for all ages, constructing sculptures and other artworks from fabric scraps – exploring colors and textures.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit
When: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.mocadetroit.org
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Sunday, July 20th
KidZShow at Campus Martius
Yvonne Healy Storyteller
“Along The Silk Road”. Travelers exchange stories from their Arabic, Asian, African and European homes. Join in the chants, drumming and laughter. Yvonne Healy is known for high-energy participatory storytelling. Healy invites us into the theater of our own imaginations and is honored to represent the Michigan humanities touring arts program.
Motor City Youth
This non-profit educational youth theatre was established in 1990. Their goal is to offer all children a place where they could participate says founders, Fred and Nancy Florkowski. Mcyt has created, produced and offered over 100 theatrical productions, workshops and classes that have inspired children and young adults to soar to great heights.
Where: Campus Martius Park, Detroit
When: 3:00PM-4:30PM
Tix: Free admission
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Sunday, July 20th:
Sunday Café at Campus Martius
Black Bottom Collective
This detroit collective continue to bend musical rules, and by doing so have created inovative rhythms by melding raw energy with the roots of rock. Their music is hip-hop, spoken word and soul. Take their intense lyrical content, gospel-tinged powerful harmonies; this eight-member crew always leaves the audience feeling better than they did before they arrived.
Where: Campus Martius Park, Detroit
When: 5:00PM-8:00PM
Tix: Free admission
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Wednesday, July 23rd
Learning at the Opera—Architects!
Wednesdays in July bring back this popular Learning at the Opera series presented by Preservation Wayne. This summer’s series of lectures are titled, “What Makes a City?” “Architects!” features Valerie Marvin on Detroit architect EE Myers.
Where: Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Tix: $15.00
www.preservationwayne.org
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Friday, July 25th-Sunday, July 27th
Divorce Italian Style
(Italy/1961- directed by Pietro Germi)
Baron Cefalù (the brilliant Marcello Mastroianni) longs to marry his nubile cousin Angela (Stefania Sandrelli of The Conformist), but one obstacle stands in his way: his fawning wife, Rosalia (Daniela Rocca). His solution? Since divorce is illegal, he hatches a plan to lure Roslaia into the arms of another and then murder her in a justifiable effort to “save his honor.” Pietro Germi’s hilarious satire of Sicilian male-chauvinist culture won the 1962 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, though it was originally conceived as a drama until it became apparent that the absurdity lurking at the story’s core was a bitterly funny comedy in disguise. (104 min.)
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: Fri. 7:00PM & 9:30PM; Sun. 4:00PM & 7:00PM
Tix: $7.50 general; $5.00 members, students & seniors
www.dia.org/dft
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Friday, July 25th
Friday Nights Live at the DIA
Led by award winning fiddler, mandolinist, and flatpick guitarist Bruce Ling, Hawks and Owls plays a mix of acoustic-based Country blues, Bluegrass, early Swing, Appalachian, Irish, and original fiddle tunes and songs. The audience is treated to colorful facts about the homegrown music of the 18th and 19th centuries in America, and the immigration of music from the British Isles in those periods.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 7:00PM & 8:30PM
Tix: Free admission
www.dia.org
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Friday, July 25th
Rockin’ on the Riverfront presents Rick Derringer & the Classic Rock All Stars
GM’s free classic rock concert series on the Detroit riverfront continues with Rick Derringer (he wrote and performed “Rock and Roll Hoochie Coo,” and you gotta love him for it) and the Classic Rock All Stars.
Where: Detroit Riverwalk
When: 8:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.gmrencen.com
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Saturday, July 26th
Love Letters
For one night only, see two major stars on one stage! Dow Automotive and The Purple Rose Theatre in collaboration with The Detroit Film Theatre and The Flea Theater in New York will present, for a single benefit performance, Sigourney Weaver and Jeff Daniels in A. R. Gurney’s critically acclaimed play, Love Letters. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Love Letters centers on two characters, Melissa Gardner (Weaver) and Andrew Makepiece Ladd III (Daniels) as they read the hilarious and poignant letters that have passed between them throughout their lives. In them, the characters reveal their hidden dreams, hopes, victories and defeats. Only when the last are read do they realize they were love letters all along.
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: 7:00PM
Tix: $25.00-$100.00; 10% discount for DIA members
www.purplerosetheatre.org
www.dia.org/dft
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Saturday, July 26th
Comcast Film Series presents Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who
The 4th Annual Comcast Film Series continues at Campus Martius Park with a showing of the film Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who and a performance prior to the film by Dee Brown and Friends. Free family fun! And a book giveaway!
Where: Campus Martius Park, Detroit
When: 8:00PM (film at dusk)
Tix: Free admission
www.comcastfilmseries.com
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Sunday, July 27th
KidZShow at Campus Martius Park
Okinawa Dance Troupe
Through the teachings of master instructor and choreographer, Kazuko Chibana dancers and musicians with vibrant cultural garb and native instruments tell the stories of their people with brilliant clarity. Aharen Honryu Keisenkai, along with her dancers from Michigan and Ohio will also present the Miruku-Munari drum dance. When asked how to best describe their performance…”come for the experience…leave with an understanding”.
Judy Sima
An award winning author, storyteller, media specialist and a leading authority on youth storytelling, has performed and presented workshops across the country and has been featured in publications around the world. Her current book, “Raising Voices: Creating Youth Storytelling Groups And Troups” (libraries unlimited 2203) coauthored with Kevin Cordi received the 2005 Anne izard storyteller’s choice award. She has a unique way of involving the audience with ever changing faces with a body that’s in constant motion like a dancer.
Where: Campus Martius Park, Detroit
When: 3:00PM-4:30PM
Tix: Free admission
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Wednesday, July 30th
Learning at the Opera—Neighborhoods!
Wednesdays in July bring back this popular Learning at the Opera series presented by Preservation Wayne. This summer’s series of lectures are titled, “What Makes a City?” “Neighborhoods!” features Mary Leonard on University District.
Where: Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Tix: $15.00
www.preservationwayne.org
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Wednesday, July 30th
DSO Decanted
Tastings of selected wines, paired with hearty hors d’oeuvres chosen to compliment the wines, and a silent auction of rare and/or hard-to-find wines and wine-related items. The event, presented for the second year by the Volunteer Council of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, benefits the education and outreach programs of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Where: The Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:30PM
Tix: $95.00, $125.00, $175.00
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07/03/08
CityFest, Shop to Save Tiger Stadium, 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, July 2nd-Sunday, July 6th
Comerica’s CityFest
Another big big big Detroit summer festival, CityFest (I’m still calling it Tastefest in my head) has a stellar showcase of music, food, and shopping in the D. This year’s lineup includes music from De La Soul, the Dead Bodies, Duende!, Thornetta Davis, Doop and the Inside Outlaws, Zoos of Berlin, DJs from Hi-Tek Soul, Great Lakes Myth Society, The Cetan Clawson Revolution, George Clinton with P-Funk, and a whole lot more. Street vendors will be about the same as always (Pure Detroit, etc.). The food has actually changed quite a bit from previous years—organizers didn’t seem to so much go after the high-scale places as before, and the list of food vendors is a lot more yummy-junky than high-end (a notable absence: Coach Insignia; notable additions: La Musique and Happy’s Pizza).
5 days of summer fun await you at CityFest. Go for the food, stay for the music, bring your own booze (just a little tip).
Where: New Center, Detroit
When: See website for schedule
Tix: Free admission
www.newcenter.com/cityfest/2008
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Thursday, July 3rd
Shop to Save Tiger Stadium
The Bureau of Urban Living stays open late every first Thursday to offer special discounts and a portion of proceeds go back to the community. This Thursday is to benefit the Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy. Clearance items are up to 75% off, and hours are extended from 11:00AM-9:00PM.
Where: Bureau of Urban Living, Detroit
When: 11:00AM-9:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.bureauliving.com
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Saturday, July 5th
Recycle + Freecycle
Here’s the idea, it’s like a garage sale but anything you bring and put out on the table is given away for free!! This is a great way to clean out all that clutter and feel fantastic while giving it away! It feels totally empowering knowing your helping others get what they need for free!!
Where: Glass Academy, Dearborn
When: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Tix: Please RSVP if you would like to participate, and bring a table. RSVP at 313-561-4257.
www.glassacademy.com
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Saturday, July 5th
The Deadly Mantis and The Monolith Monsters
In The Deadly Mantis (1975) a giant, prehistoric praying mantis is released from an iceberg where he’s been slumbering in suspended animation; he quickly assumes his destiny, which is to attack Washington and New York as he prepares to take on the world. In The Monolith Monsters (1957), actor Grant Williams embarks on a race against time to curb the growth of thousands of deadly rocks coming fromouter space - rocks that are expanding at a fantastic rate, smashing everything in their path while turning the unsuspecting townspeople to stone. With special guest - Nightmare Sinema’s Wolfman Mac!
Where: The Detroit Film Theatre (inside the DIA), Detroit
When: 3:00PM
Tix: $7.50 general admission; $5.00 students, seniors, members
www.dia.org/dft
Saturday, July 5th- Sunday, July 6th
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Contempt
Contempt is about a screenwriter torn between the demands of a proud European director, a crude and arrogant American producer, and his beautiful disillusioned wife, as he attempts to doctor the script for a new film version of The Odyssey.
Where: The Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: Sat. 7:00PM & 9:30PM, Sun. 4:00PM
Tix: $7.50 general; $5.00 members, students & seniors
www.dia.org/dft
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Sunday, July 6
New Gree, Eagle Ager, Heart The Band
New Gree is a dance ensemble that tours like a rock band and improvises it’s performance according to the enviroment it’s being shown in. Eagleager is a multi-media performance that utilizes electronic music, visual art, theatrical effects and costumes to create an involving art experience. Also appearing is Heart The Band (Chris Peck/John Maniacci).
Where: Bohemian National Home, Detroit
When: Doors 8:00PM
Tix: $6.00
www.myspace.com/bohemiannationalhome
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Wednesday, July 9th
Wine and Jazz Benefit for the United Peace Relief Detroit
Press Release:
“Three of Detroit’s newest visionaries join together in putting hope into
action with a benefit for the newly born nonprofit, UPR Detroit. The event
will take place at TV emerging as the hippest patio lounge in the city in
conjunction with support from the just opened gourmet grocer, Zaccaro’s.
The event will offer a unique selection of cheeses and nosh complimented by
wine hand-selected by local wine distributor, Joe Bruno. The Future Jazz
Kartel will spin out the perfect summer evening sounds featuring the tag
team efforts of DJ Gui LaFleur and Mark Szyamski.
‘This is the perfect way to unwind after work by indulging your senses while
helping to re-direct our unique city. In looking at the recent disasters in
China and Myanma (Burma) we feel sadness for political turmoil that only
exacerbates these tragedies. Yet what did we learn of ourselves during
Katrina? What did we learn of our own hometown after the riots? Grassroots
organizations such as UPR Detroit provides rescue for those the system
doesn’t account for by supplying them with necessities while helping them
to the resources that they need. The demands of our own culture often leaves
us feeling overwhelmed and helpless so here is the PERFECT opportunity to
blow off steam, or relax, and provide great help.
‘UPR Detroit serves the disenfranchised through action, not bureaucracy and
paperwork. The new mobile unit will, however, provide informational
materials to the community it serves as part of their effort to connect
people in need to the resources available. Providing clothing, food,
information, the Relief Bus’ primarily functions as a soup kitchen on
wheels. While developing further abilities, the Bus relies greatly on the
generosity of Zaccaro’s who’s regular food donations have allowed UPR
Detroit to bring quality food to those who are often neglected as the
“undeserving poor". Join us in a great atmosphere while we make a
difference one at a time through food, wine, and compassion.”
Where: TV, Detroit (call 313-965-4789)
When: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Tix: $30.00
www.unitedpeacerelief.org
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Wednesday, July 9th
Learning at the Opera—Design!
Wednesdays in July bring back this popular Learning at the Opera series presented by Preservation Wayne. This summer’s series of lectures are titled, “What Makes a City?” “Design!” features Mitch Cope and Gina Reichert of Design 99, experimental design and architectural studio.
Where: Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Tix: $15.00
www.preservationwayne.org
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Thursday, July 10th
Wines on the Riverfront—Wines from Down Under
Australia and New Zealand are lands that are far away from us physically – but their wines are some of the usual suspects we’ve all been drinking lately. They have that same ripe, juicy fruit character that wines from California flaunt so proudly. Taste 5 wines paired with Tapas style appetizers 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 that is out on our patio facing the Detroit and Canada Skylines. A beautiful setting, great wine and food, a bit of education and live entertainment will fill the evening.
Where: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Detroit
When: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tix: $35.00 plus tax and gratuity
Seating is limited - please RSVP to (313) 567-6700
www.andiamoitalia.com
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Friday, July 11th
Spirit of Paint by Numbers Closing Reception and Auction
The exhibit which incorporates the Spirit of Detroit with the classic Paint by Numbers template will be closing this Friday. Be sure to get your bids in on your favorite Spirit pieces, as bidding closed at 8:30PM.
Where: Detroit Artists Market, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.detroitartistsmarket.org
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Friday, July 11th-Sunday, July 13th
My Winnipeg
(Canada/2007-directed by Guy Maddin)
From Canadian wunderkind Guy Maddin (Brand Upon the Brain! The Saddest Music in the World) comes another joyously demented, deeply witty work; this time, it’s a personally narrated fever dream about young Guy’s childhood in the wintry hometown of his memories. Maddin describes My Winnipeg’s disarming blend of documentary and surrealism as “docutasia,” a singular vision that appears to be a long-lost artifact from a movie history that never quite existed. Winner, Best Canadian Feature, Toronto Film Festival. (78 min.)
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: Fri. & Sat. 7:00PM & 9:30PM; Sun. 4:00PM
Tix: $7.50 general; $5.00 members, students & seniors
www.dia.org/dft
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Friday, July 11th
Friday Nights at the DIA
Violinist Michelle Makarski is internationally acclaimed for her expressive rendering of a repertoire from early music to jazz and newly written works. Winner of the Carnegie Hall International American Music Competition, she has been featured in broadcasts, television and film. Her collaboration with pianist Keith Jarrett on the Great Performers Series at Lincoln Center led to her association with ECM Records and a number of award-winning CDs including recitals, jazz and chamber music. BBC Music Magazine’s “Who’s Who in Music” lists her amongst the most important contemporary violinists.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 7:00PM & 8:30PM
Tix: Free admission
www.dia.org
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Saturday, July 12th
Creature from the Black Lagoon and It Came from Outer Space
In the beloved 3-D Creature from the Black Lagoon, a scientific expedition travels up the Amazon and encounters an astounding amphibian with humanoid features. The stalwart explorers (Richard Carlson, Julie Adams and Richard Denning) are amazed and terrified as they wrestle (literally) with the incredible Gill-Man! (79 min.) Based on a story by Ray Bradbury, It Came from Outer Space stars Richard Carlson as a man who believes he’s witnessed a spaceship’s crash landing – though local residents (mistakenly) dismiss it as a meteor. One by one, their minds are taken over by “it,” and it’s up to Carlson and Barbara Rush to stand up to the one-eyed monster! Both films will be shown in the miracle of “anaglyphic” 3-D. Red and blue glasses will be provided! (81 min.)
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: 3:00PM
Tix: $7.50 general; $5.00 members, students, seniors
www.dia.org/dft
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Saturday, July 12th-Monday, August 4th
The Facts of Life, The Lost Episode
Who Wants Cake? is pleased to announce their 2008 summer helping, the hilarious Jamie Morris parody: The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode. Opening Saturday, July 12th, The Facts of Life will play Saturday-Mondays for an exclusive four week run at The Ringwald Theatre in Downtown Ferndale.
After sold-out runs across the nation, the wildly popular The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode comes to Detroit ! Written by Jamie Morris, creator of the LA Weekly Theatre Award-winning comedy Mommie Queerest, Facts features an all-male cast as the girls from Eastland.
The lost episode in question is titled “The Best Little Whorehouse in Peekskill .” Budget cuts are threatening to force Mrs. Garrett (Joe Bailey) to leave Eastland. But like the theme song states, “You take the good, You take the bad” and Blair (Richard Payton), Tootie (Jerry Haines), Natalie (Joe Plambeck) and Jo (Jamie Richards) are willing to do anything to raise enough money for her to stay. Anything.
NOTE: The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode does not incorporate actual episodes. This is a new unauthorized parody inspired by the beloved sitcom.
The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode features a talented cast that includes Joe Bailey, Richard Payton, Joe Plambeck, all of Ferndale , Jerry Haines of Royal Oak , and Jamie Richards of Birmingham . Joe Bailey will also direct.
Where: The Ringwald Theatre, Ferndale
When: Saturdays and Mondays 8:00PM; Sundays 3:00PM
Tix: Sat. $20.00, Sun. $15.00, Mon. $10.00. Sunday, July 13th is Pay-What-You-Can.
www.whowantscaketheatre.com
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Saturday, July 12th
Time Stereo’s UFO Factory Event
As part of Time Stereo’s current UFO Factory installation at MoCAD, a music performance (and please note that I have no idea what this actually entails) from Infinity People vs. Frog vs. Forest People will…happen.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, Detroit
When: 8:00PM-10:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.mocadetroit.org
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Wednesday, July 16th
Learning at the Opera—Trees!
Wednesdays in July bring back this popular Learning at the Opera series presented by Preservation Wayne. This summer’s series of lectures are titled, “What Makes a City?” “Trees!” features Rebecca Salminen Witt of Greening of Detroit, a nonprofit focused on the reforestation of Detroit.
Where: Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Tix: $15.00
www.preservationwayne.org
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Thursday, July 17th-Sunday, July 20th
Concert of Colors
The 16th Annual Concert of Colors is an event designed to celebrate the many ethnic and cultural groups that comprise metro Detroit. The lineup for this year’s concert is all major headliners from Africa, India, China, Japan, the Caribbean, Europe, Native America and Latin America. Expect to cover genres from Senegalese hip-hop to polka to reggae to French pop to gospel and soul…oh yeah, and the internationally popular sounds of Detroit make their appearance too, with the Detroit Cobras, the Dirtbombs, Black Bottom Collective, and Sisters Lucas. The concert takes place all over the Max M. Fisher Music Center, as well as an outdoor venue set up on Parsons Street where you can also find ethnic food booths, multi-cultural arts and crafts vendors, and the Meijer Children’s Tent Activity area. There will also be free workshops open to the public conducted by Concert of Colors artists.
Where: Max M. Fisher Music Center, Detroit
When: See schedule for details
Tix: Free admission, but reserved prime main stage seating is available for $100.00 for individuals, $150.00 for couples (called “Groupies,” they will also get the chance to attend meet-the-artists receptions and a “Groupie” T-Shirt)
www.concertofcolors.com
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Thursday, July 17th
Wines on the Riverfront—Chile & Argentina
Chile and Argentina are becoming well known regions in the world of wine lately and what you get for your dollars spent is unbelievable! In this tasting you’ll sample 5 wines; a Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir from Chile, and from Argentina; a Torrontes, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a dazzling blend of Cabernet & Carmenere. The wine selections will be paired with Tapas style appetizers 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 that is out on our patio facing the Detroit and Canada Skylines. A beautiful setting, great wine and food, a bit of education and live entertainment will fill the evening.
Where: Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Detroit
When: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Tix: $35.00 plus tax and gratuity
Seating is limited - please RSVP to (313) 567-6700
www.andiamoitalia.com
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Friday, July 18th
American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive
The American Ballet Theatre Summer Dance Intensive has returned for its eleventh year at the Detroit Opera House! One of only five sites nation-wide, the Detroit intensive final performance is one of the best places to see up-and-coming young dancers before they become professionals. Following four weeks of rigorous ballet and dance training, the 172 dancers from all over the globe (including 26 from Michigan!) will perform for the public on Friday, July 18 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Detroit Opera House.
Where: Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 1:00PM & 4:00PM
Tix: $15.00 adults, $10.00 children under 15
www.motopera.org
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Friday, July 18th-Sunday, July 20th
My Brother is An Only Child
(Italy/2007—directed by Daniele Luchetti)
A smash hit in Italy, My Brother is an Only Child reunites director Luchetti with the screenwriters of his acclaimed The Best of Youth. Set in a small town in the 1960s and 70s, it’s the story of two brothers who want to change the world – one as a prime mover in the local Communist Party, the other as a Fascist. What begins as a simple tale of sibling rivalry becomes an indelible portrait of the social upheavals of those turbulent times, as well as an unexpected love story. An intensely satisfying cinematic work about dreams and disillusionments, My Brother harks back to the exuberance of the early classics by Bellochio and Bertolucci. Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals. (108 min.)
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: Fri. & Sat. 7:00PM & 9:30PM; Sun. 4:00PM
Tix: $7.50 general; $5.00 members, students & seniors
www.dia.org/dft
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Friday, July 18th
Friday Nights Live at the DIA
The Brad Felt Nuquartet Plus is a group of equals listening and leaning in and willing to take chances together, while simultaneously reaching out to the audience. Their work consists entirely of original Brad Felt compositions in a variety of styles. Nuquartet Plus are Steve Wood (saxophone), Gary Schunk (piano), Bill Higgins (drums), Nick Calandro (bass) and Brad Felt (euphonium).
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 7:00PM & 8:30PM
Tix: Free admission
www.dia.org
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Friday, July 18th
Detroit Poetry Collective at the Jazz Cafe
As part of the “Write Word Right Now Summer Solstice Series,” the Detroit Poetry Collective will be hosting monthly readings inside the Jazz Café. Performers scheduled for July are Will Copeland, francine j. harris, Ross Gay, and Allison Joseph. The Detroit Poetry Collective was formed to cultivate and develop urban artists through creative writing, as well as providing resources and opportunities through academic readings, scholarships, poetry slams, writers’ retreats, workshops, speakers, and public events.
Where: The Jazz Café, inside the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit
When: Doors and dinner at 6:00PM, readings at 7:00PM
Tix: Advance $14.00, $19.00 at the door
www.musichall.org
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Saturday, July 19th
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad and Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger
These sequels to the 1957 classic The 7th Voyage of Sinbad both feature fantastic creatures from special-effects wizard Ray Harryhausen. In The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, the fearless sailor (played by John Phillip Law) reconstructs a golden map that leads him to strange lands and amazing adventures. (105 min.) Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger finds our intrepid captain (Patrick Wayne) saddled with the task of restoring back into human form a prince who’s been transformed into a baboon just before his coronation day. Harryhausen’s last film in the Sinbad cycle was nearly two years in production, and looks great on the big, big screen! (113 min.)
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: 3:00PM
Tix: $7.50 general; $5.00 members, students & seniors
www.dia.org/dft
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Saturday, July 19th
Fourth Street Fair
They don’t advertise it. They’ve refused major sponsorship for it. There are rumors every year that it isn’t going to happen. And yet, every year, the good neighbors of Fourth Street get together for a day of music, food, marketplace goods, and tropical drinks with dry ice. It is a culture shock of the bohemian lifestyle, which is very strong here in the D. And it is once again “not happening.” So just wander into the neighborhood on the 19th.
Where: Fourth Street, Detroit
When: All day
Tix: Free admission
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Saturday, July 19th-Sunday, July 20th
Arab World Festival
This is the 37th anniversary of the largest Arab and Chaldean Festival in North America. Musical performances, food, arts and crafts, as well as special cultural exhibits including a fashion show, Arab calligraphy, and a children’s fair are all part of this enhanced cultural experience.
Where: Hart Plaza, Detroit
When: See schedule for details
Tix: Free admission
www.arabandchaldeanfestival.com
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Saturday, July 19th-Saturday, July 26th
A Trois
When does lust end and love begin? Can love and sex co-exist? And is it possible to have a nice breakfast in bed? Three average people fall in and out of love while seeking the answers to these questions in this meditation on relationships and orange juice.
Echoes Theater Project is proud to be the lone Detroit-area company producing at the Windsor Fringe Festival. The Canadian-premier of this unconventional play stars Equity actress Emily Rose Merrell, international comedian Frank Gutierrez and local actor Stephen Blackwell under the direction of Michael Carnow.
A Trois will be performed at the Art Gallery of Windsor at the following times:
Saturday, July 19 8:30 pm
Sunday, July 20 4:30 pm
Monday, July 21 7:30 pm
Wednesday, July 23 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 24 5:00 pm
Saturday, July 26 12:00 pm
Art Gallery of Windsor is located at:
401 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, Ontario
N9A 7J1 Canada
A Trois is for mature audiences only.
Where: Art Gallery of Windsor, Windsor
When: See above
Tix: $9.00
www.windsorfringe.com
www.chryslertheatre.com
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Saturday, July 19th
Art for Good Homes Auction
Visual artist Phaedra Robinson will have her work on display for a one-night-only reception and silent art auction. Robinson, a well-known Detroit-based artist as well as arts educator and writer, who has over her career been involved with a great number of Detroit arts organizations, is relocating to Miami later this summer. This is her last show here in Detroit. Vocalist Sylvia Inwood will also be performing with Dean Western on upright acoustic bass at 7:30PM, and musician/producer Colin Zyskowski will DJ throughout the evening.
Where: The Historic Hecker-Smiley Mansion, 5510 Woodward Ave., Detroit
When: 5:00PM-10:00PM
Tix: Free admission, cash and carry
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Wednesday, July 23rd
Learning at the Opera—Architects!
Wednesdays in July bring back this popular Learning at the Opera series presented by Preservation Wayne. This summer’s series of lectures are titled, “What Makes a City?” “Architects!” features Valerie Marvin on Detroit architect EE Myers.
Where: Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Tix: $15.00
www.preservationwayne.org
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Friday, July 25th-Sunday, July 27th
Divorce Italian Style
(Italy/1961- directed by Pietro Germi)
Baron Cefalù (the brilliant Marcello Mastroianni) longs to marry his nubile cousin Angela (Stefania Sandrelli of The Conformist), but one obstacle stands in his way: his fawning wife, Rosalia (Daniela Rocca). His solution? Since divorce is illegal, he hatches a plan to lure Roslaia into the arms of another and then murder her in a justifiable effort to “save his honor.” Pietro Germi’s hilarious satire of Sicilian male-chauvinist culture won the 1962 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, though it was originally conceived as a drama until it became apparent that the absurdity lurking at the story’s core was a bitterly funny comedy in disguise. (104 min.)
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: Fri. 7:00PM & 9:30PM; Sun. 4:00PM & 7:00PM
Tix: $7.50 general; $5.00 members, students & seniors
www.dia.org/dft
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Friday, July 25th
Friday Nights Live at the DIA
Led by award winning fiddler, mandolinist, and flat-pick guitarist Bruce Ling, Hawks and Owls plays a mix of acoustic-based Country blues, Bluegrass, early Swing, Appalachian, Irish, and original fiddle tunes and songs. The audience is treated to colorful facts about the homegrown music of the 18th and 19th centuries in America, and the immigration of music from the British Isles in those periods.
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
When: 7:00PM & 8:30PM
Tix: Free admission
www.dia.org
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Saturday, July 26th
Love Letters
For one night only, see two major stars on one stage! Dow Automotive and The Purple Rose Theatre in collaboration with The Detroit Film Theatre and The Flea Theater in New York will present, for a single benefit performance, Sigourney Weaver and Jeff Daniels in A. R. Gurney’s critically acclaimed play, Love Letters. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Love Letters centers on two characters, Melissa Gardner (Weaver) and Andrew Makepiece Ladd III (Daniels) as they read the hilarious and poignant letters that have passed between them throughout their lives. In them, the characters reveal their hidden dreams, hopes, victories and defeats. Only when the last are read do they realize they were love letters all along.
Where: Detroit Film Theatre, inside the DIA, Detroit
When: 7:00PM
Tix: $25.00-$100.00; 10% discount for DIA members
www.purplerosetheatre.org
www.dia.org/dft
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Wednesday, July 30th
Learning at the Opera—Neighborhoods!
Wednesdays in July bring back this popular Learning at the Opera series presented by Preservation Wayne. This summer’s series of lectures are titled, “What Makes a City?” “Neighborhoods!” features Mary Leonard on University District.
Where: Detroit Opera House, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Tix: $15.00
www.preservationwayne.org
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Wednesday, July 30th
DSO Decanted
Tasting of selected wines, paired with hearty hors d’oeuvres chosen to compliment the wines, and a silent auction of rare and/or hard-to-find wines and wine-related items. The event, presented for the second year by the Volunteer Council of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, benefits the education and outreach programs of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Where: The Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit
When: 6:00PM-8:30PM
Tix: $95.00, $125.00, $175.00
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