Upcoming Bohemian In Exile Shows

Sunday, June 21: Duo Escobar at Le Petit Zinc
Duo Escobar is Steve and Dennis, the heartbeat of Grupo Escobar- one of the few Afro-Cuban based bands in Detroit. Their duo of percussion and guitar spreads the repertoire a little further, including Argentinian classics, Flamenco, Samba and more.
Part of the Sunday brunch series at Le Petit [...]

Visual Art Education And Art Therapy Annual Student Exhibition

[ June 23, 2009 3:00 pm to July 3, 2009 3:00 pm. ] Through July 3rd, 2009
Art Department Gallery
Artwork By Susazanne Paridee
The Visual Arts Education and Art Therapy Department presents its annual student exhibition until July 3rd in the Art Department Gallery, in the Community Arts Building. This exhibition showcases the breadth of exploration and talent in both programs.
In conjunction with this year’s reception, the Department will [...]

“From A Different Perspective” At The Detroit Artists Market

[ June 26, 2009 6:00 pm to July 25, 2009 6:00 pm. ] The Detroit Artists Market Presents Its First Summer Show
June 26th to July 25th
Opening reception Friday, June 26th, from 6-9 pm

The show features six regional artists who work outside of the traditional forms of painting, sculpture, and drawings. Their subject matter and style derives from comic book illustration, the surreal, alternative culture, and assemblage. The [...]

Photo Blog: Detroit Synergy Supper Club on the Detroit Princess

This month Detroit Synergy Supper Club was warmly welcomed aboard the historic Detroit Princess Riverboat for a sunset dinner cruise. Formerly a Louisiana casino boat, this painstakingly restored vessel now floats along the Detroit River all summer long for various events including weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and of course, dinner cruises.
For this Supper Club event, not [...]

“There Goes the Neighborhood: Return to SLAWVILLE But It’s Dark Out Now”

[ May 30, 2009 1:00 am to July 31, 2009 1:00 am. ] New Work by Slaw

First public showing June 19th 6pm-10pm
Through July 31st

River’s Edge Gallery

Baby TrekiesThe mezzanine at River’s Edge Gallery will be transformed into SLAWville once again. SLAWville is a place that is decorated with retro 50’s type of furniture and where martinis are flowing and the walls are covered with popular artists SLAW’s art work.  [...]

Juneteenth Alive

Detroit’s Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday June 20th 2009 10am-6pm
Belle Isle Park, Detroit MI
Music Shell Area & Shelter 3
Featuring: Young Adults Reclaiming Detroit Committee of Detroit (YARD), City
Councilwoman JoAnn Watson,The Michigan NAACP Adult/ Youth
& College Division, General Population Community & Music Group,
Urban Guerilla Entertainment,The Intellectual Divas, The Pioneers for Peace
“Juneteenth”, Painting by G. Rose
Juneteenth refers [...]

“Actual Size Preamble” at CAID

[ May 8, 2009; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. May 8, 2009 6:00 pm to July 3, 2009 6:00 pm. ]
Through July 3, 2009
The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit

The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID) presents a group exhibition entitled Actual Size Preamble, which opens on May 8, 2009 at the Rosa Parks gallery location.
Actual Size Preamble is just that; a preamble to one of Detroit’s favorite shows, 2009 Actual Size Biennial (opening November 2009). [...]

Wines on the Riverfront—Spain and Portugal, at Andiamo on the Riverfront

[ June 23, 2009 6:30 pm to June 25, 2009 8:30 pm. ] Our Wines On The Riverfront events are held every Thursday thru August on our patio facing the beautiful Detroit and Canada Skylines, and are co-hosted by Andiamo Sommelier Lisa Ribaudo, and her wine team. You’ll explore 5 wines paired with Tapas style appetizers prepared by Chef Ed. Enjoy a beautiful setting, along with great food, [...]

The Ultimate Martini Overnight at the Holiday Inn Express

[ June 20, 2009 12:00 am to June 21, 2009 12:00 am. ] A unique and unforgettable overnight getaway awaits you in Downtown Detroit. Come learn how to make the perfect martini’s in our University’s interactive martini class where you will make your own martini’s to taste. For those individuals who do not drink, we have an interactive non alcoholic drink mixing class where you will learn the [...]

Morton’s of Troy Malbec Tasting

[ June 19, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Morton’s The Steakhouse explores Argentina’s famous Malbec varietal with a Malbec Tasting on Friday, June 19. Enjoy select 2006 thru 2008 medium to full-bodied red wines with ripe fruit flavors of plum and blackberry.

The wines will be paired with Morton’s signature appetizers including cheese, broiled sea scallops and sliced tenderloin.

Where: Morton’s the Steakhouse, Troy
When: [...]