Review: Killer Joe @ The Ringwald Theatre

“Killer Joe”
Who Wants Cake?
The Ringwald Theatre, Ferndale
Through April 27, 2009
Killer Joe (Joel Mitchell) looms over timid and innocent
Dottie Smith (Christa Coulter) in the Who Wants Cake?
production of “Killer Joe” at the Ringwald Theatre.
Sitting through “Killer Joe,” by Tracy Letts, is like watching your worst nightmare at gunpoint—except you are holding the gun. [...]

Springfed Arts Fundraiser: Light Bulb Bash @ The Print Gallery

[ April 25, 2009 7:30 pm to April 26, 2009 11:00 pm. ] Light Bulb Bash
April 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. – 11p.m.
The Print Gallery
28173 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield
www.springfed.org

The 7th annual benefit for Springfed Arts will take place April 25, 2009, from 7:30 p.m. – 11p.m. at The Print Gallery in Southfield. It is their sole fundraiser of the year. Proceeds will make it possible to pay for [...]

First Midwest Literary Walk in Chelsea

[ April 18, 2009; 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] First Midwest Literary Walk
April 18, 2009, at 1 p.m.
Chelsea, MI

The Chelsea Center for the Arts and the Chelsea District Library are pleased to present the first ever Midwest Literary Walk in Downtown Chelsea. With the inspiration of M.L. Liebler, the program will bring together many of America’s best-known, award-winning fiction writers and poets, along [...]

Downtown Literary Arts Series @ Scarab Club in Detroit

[ April 19, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] The 2009 Downtown Literary Arts Series
April 19, 2009, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Scarab Club
217 E. Farnsworth at John R

All readings are free and open to the public.

Featuring:

Bret Lott
(Nationally acclaimed author of Jewel (Oprah Book Club Pick))

Michael McClure
(Remaining Beat Legend of the Six Gallery Readings with Ginsberg, Kerouac, et al & The Last Waltz film)

Elizabeth [...]

Lamb’s Songwriter’s Showcase @ Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak

[ April 26, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Lamb’s Songwriter’s Showcase
April 26, 2009, at 8 p.m.
Memphis Smoke
Royal Oak
(248) 543-4300

Featuring:
Eliza Neals
Leonardo
Nadir
Dee Aquino (Lolita’s Way)
John Latini
John D. Lamb (host)

Novi Writers @ Novi Public Library

[ April 25, 2009; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Novi Writers
April 25, 2009, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Novi Public Library
45275 W. Ten Mile

Novi Writers meet on April 25, 2009, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Novi Public Library. Aspiring as well as working writers welcome.

A smaller monthly MS critique session on Thursday evenings is currently open.

For more information:
Kathy Mutch [...]

Troy Writers Workshop

[ April 16, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Troy Writers Workshop
April 16, 2009, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Troy Writers Workshop meets on April 16, 2009, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. for prose manuscript critiquing and publishing support.

For information on the group and its application process:
smmacd@gmail.com

Rochester Writers’ Group @ Barnes & Noble on Rochester Road

[ April 9, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Rochester Writers’ Group
April 9, 2009, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Rochester Road (north of Auburn)

Rochester Writers’ Group meets at Barnes & Noble on Rochester Road on April 9, 2009, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

Open Mic: Poetic Tea Sippers @ Karma Tea + Tonics

[ April 15, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Poetic Tea Sippers Open Mic
April 15, 2009, from 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Karma Tea + Tonics
309 W. Nine Mile Rd.
Ferndale

Tonja Dudley Bagwell hosts a Poetic Tea Sippers open mic with featured poets on April 15, 2009, from 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at Karma Tea + Tonics in Ferndale. Free and open to all.

For [...]

Poets & Writers Night @ Borders

[ April 21, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Poets & Writers Night at Borders
April 21, 2009, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Borders
4135 Miller Road (off I-75)

Poets & Writers Night at Borders on April 21, 2009, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Featured and community writers.

For more information:
Nancy Tucker at tucker@attglobal.net