Yellowjackets @ the Jazz Cafe

[ February 6, 2009 12:00 am to February 7, 2009 12:00 am. ]  
 

 
 
 
 
Jazz Café at Music Hall offers the versatile and eclectic jazz quartet, Yellowjackets for 4 intimate performances at the equally atmospheric Jazz Café at Music Hall, Friday, March 6th and Saturday, March 7th with two shows per night at 8PM and 10:30PM.

Formed in 1977 by Robben Ford, Jimmy Haslip and Russell Ferrante, Yellowjackets (then known [...]

31st Annual Classical Roots Honors Composer William Grant Still @ The Max

[ March 5, 2009 12:00 am to March 8, 2009 12:00 am. ]  
 
 

William Grant Still 1895 -1978
Composer William Grant Still will be recognized posthumously as the 2009 Honoree for his contributions to the world of classical music as part of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s (DSO) 31st annual Classical Roots Concerts taking place Fri., Mar. 6 at 8 p.m.; Sat., Mar. 7 at 8:30 p.m.; and Sun., [...]

2009 DYP Vanguard Awards @ Cliff Bells

[ March 5, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Celebrate the nominees for the 2009 Detroit Young Professionals Vanguard Awards with a special reception and awards presentation at Cliff Bells featuring a live DJ, special guest performers, strolling hors d’oeuvres and dinner.  Hosted by Fox 2 News’ Charles Pugh.

Where: Cliff Bells, Detroit
When: 7:00PM-10:00PM
Tix: $30.00
www.detroityoungprofessionals.org

Detroit Home Design Awards @ the Max

[ March 3, 2009; 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] First, view the entries and cast your votes for the 2009 Best Overall Home through Hour Detroit.  Then get your tickets to the Detroit Home Design Awards Gala, featuring cocktails, a strolling dinner, and dessert.

Where: Max M. Fisher Music Center, Detroit
When: 6:30PM-10:30PM
Tix: $125.00
http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/December-2008/Detroit-Home-Design-Awards-Best-Overall-Home/
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr

Metro Times BLOWOUT @ Hamtramck

[ March 4, 2009 12:00 am to March 7, 2009 12:00 am. ] “The Hamtramck Blowout, a name so in tune with its definition, so provincial in its cheap rock ‘n’ roll metaphor as to render all other title suggestions moot, owes a kindly hats off to Chris Handyside and Brian Boyle for nailing it 12 years ago. Lord knows we’ve tested our livers and tripped overourselves down [...]

MS Awareness Week

[ March 2, 2009 12:00 am to March 8, 2009 12:00 am. ] March 2-8, 2009 marks Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week and the Society’s fourth annual coordinated MS Awareness Week effort. Local activities will provide momentum to the hundreds of MS activists in Washington, DC  who are demanding action on MS issues. This year’s theme: Move it. 

Move it will serve as the umbrella theme applied across audiences [...]

Charles Hendricks Meet and Greet @ Big Rock Chophouse

[ February 27, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Wine Tasting & Meet and Greet with Winemaker Charles Hendricks of the Acclaimed Hope and Grace Winery
 
Got Rocks Ultra Lounge located on the 2nd Level of Big Rock Chophouse
The following wines will be offered at the tasting:
2006 Ten Mile White Chardonnay, Viognier, Chenin Blanc
2006 Ten Mile Red Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Barbera, [...]

Open House @ Ladybug Studios

[ February 25, 2009; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] CAID’s Ladybug Studios is now offering ceramic and drawing classes for children and adults.  During the open house you will be able to tour the facility in SW Detroit, meet the instructors, watch demonstrations and much more.  This open house is free and open to the public. 
 
Where: Ladybug Studios, Detroit
When: 5:00PM-9:00PM
Tix: Free admission
www.thecaid.org

DWO Wine Down Tuesday @ Fishbones

[ February 24, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]  
Celebrate Carnival and Fat Tuesday
 
In honor of Carnival in South America, we will be featuring the wines of South America.
 
What better place in Detroit for a Carnival/Mardi Gras celebration than Fishbones in Greektown! Bring your beads, masks or even dress up and come celebrate with us on Fat Tuesday, February 24th.
 
Parking: Please [...]

Wine Dinner with Alberto Canella @ Bacco Ristorante

[ February 23, 2009; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Bacco Ristorante cordially invites you to attend a special dinner with Alberto Canella of Terre di Ger winery.
 
We’re very pleased to welcome Alberto to the Bacco Saletta for a memorable evening of fine Italian food and wine.
 
His winery, Terre di Ger (www.terrediger.it), is located in the northeastern Italian region of Friuli, where the [...]