“Except for Six” Documentary Premiere on Detroit Public Television

[ March 29, 2009; 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. ]

This Sunday, March 29th, tune to Detroit Public Television for the premiere of the documentary film, Except for Six.  Produced by the Hospice of Michigan, this film “takes a subject most of us would rather ignore and humanizes it” (Ken Burns, Academy Award-winning filmmaker).  It is a reflection on the time of a person’s life [...]

Become A Successful Voice Over Talent

[ April 6, 2009; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] with Rachel Nevada
Presented by the
Dramatic Arts Studio of Michigan
Film Auditions for Michigan Actors

Monday, April 6, 2009, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

At the Dramatic Arts Studio of Michigan
255 West Nine Mile Road
City/Town:
Ferndale, MI

Seating is limited so reserve yours to day by e-mailing us at dramatic.arts.studio@hotmail.com . Give us your name and contact info and we will confirm your [...]

EMEAC Video Workshop Series: Video 101

[ April 4, 2009; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Saturday, April 4th from 2-5 PM,

Teachers, parents and community organizations can take advantage of this excellent opportunity to expose young people  to video technology and expand their reach and understanding of science through local environmental issues.  Encourage students to become stewards in tomorrows progressive careers; environmental awareness, education and justice.

East Michigan Environmental Action Council (EMEAC) [...]

Reception: Fred Elliott Hall

[ March 26, 2009; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Thursday, March 26, 2009
5:30 PM . – 8:00 PM

The Crystal Ballroom
Doubletree Fort Shelby Hotel
For information call  888-409-HALL (4255) or email joya@fredhall2009.com

Art Book Sale

[ March 28, 2009 1:00 pm to March 29, 2009 5:00 pm. ] Saturday & Sunday, MARCH 28th–29th,1:00–5:00 PM
Northville Art House
We are pleased to announce a special sale of unique art books purchased from museums throughout the United States and Europe.  These books also include  catalogues of major exhibitions over the past 50 years.  The books have been collected by past residents, Dr. Eugenie and Jim Beall [...]

The Armed Man: A Concert For Peace

[ April 5, 2009; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Sunday, April 5 at 4pm

Ford Community and Performing Arts Center,

One only has to turn on the news or pick up a paper and read of horrific outbreaks of violence. Explosions of rage and killing from youngsters, among family members, in schools and in places of worship. Maybe the war is not overseas? Maybe it [...]

What Happened to the FDA?

The informal lecture series schedules speakers at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month.
In the latest in a series of informal and entertaining lectures on current chemistry topics, practices in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will be analyzed. Felix Schneider, a retired FDA chemist, will share some of his insight with us.
This [...]

Creative Arts and Antiques Festival

When visiting the Russell Street Bazaar Creative Arts and Antiques Festival this weekend make sure that you allow time to explore the galleries and studios in the Russell Industrial Center.

The Russell Gallery is presenting an exhibition entitled, “Detroit: A New Beginning”. This mixed media show presents art works from many regional artists showcasing metalwork, painting, and photography. One of these artists featured in the Russell Gallery is BeloZro. He is known nationally for…

Review: Trip to Bountiful @ Meadow Brook Theatre

Meadow Brook Theatre Ensemble
Meadow Brook Theatre, Rochester
Through April 12, 2009
Mother Watts (Mary Benson, left) tells her new traveling companion,
Thelma (Julianne Somers, right), about her past as they ride the
bus to Bountiful in Meadow Brook Theatre’s “Trip to Bountiful.”
What if you had only one item left on the list of things you want to do [...]

Nominations Accepted For 24th Annual Pride Banquet

Award nominations opened March 1, 2009 for the 24th Annual Pride Banquet & Awards Ceremony, celebrating the outstanding achievement of people in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied communities in Southeastern Michigan. For the first time in the ceremony’s history, the committee is introducing the Queer Choice Award. In [...]