November 2009

16 Best Dressed Detroiters

Society writer Chuck Bennett, a regular on the party circuit, surveyed the local scene and named 16 locals who wear it well.

Set & styling by Taryn Bickley

The Vine Arts

At a wine tasting at the home of an ardent collector, it’s not merely about quaffing vino and nibbling food. Drinking in the camaraderie and conversation is just as important as admiring the...

By Rebecca Powers

From Rogue to Reformer

Sophie Lyons spent the last several years of her life preaching that crime doesn’t pay, but those sifting through the contents of her safe-deposit box shortly after she died were hard-pressed to...

By Richard Bak

On Call with Dr. Gupta

The metro Detroit native chats about having H1N1, dieting, more effective CPR, and ‘cheating death’.

By George Bulanda

Get a Move On

Detroit Dance Loft gives a lift to the Eastern Market neighborhood.

By Trina Mannino

Enduring Culture

For Native Americans, Thanksgiving can be tinged with sorrow.

By Mark Kurlyandchik

Hula Hoopla

In a fitness trend that makes sense for its sheer simplicity, exercise-minded adults are embracing an activity that dates to ancient Greeks and Egyptians.

Dead Alert

During Day of the Dead, Detroit’s Mexicantown is very much alive.

By Alexa Stanard

Clean, Green Machines

Other than high-end offerings from Tesla and Fisker, what’s out there for the eco-minded luxury car buyer?

By Gary Witzenburg

Taking Steps for History

Next month, several high-profile metro Detroiters will dance their way into history — in a manner of speaking.

By Aleene Jinn George

A New Leaf on Maple

Veteran retailer Mark Keller has moved upstairs, where he sells Icelandic designs above Linda Dresner’s boutique

By Jim McFarlin

Arts and Entertainment

November 2009

Below the Surface

Spend time beside any of our Great Lakes and you’re quickly reminded of what it means to be watchable.

By Rebecca Powers

We've Got Mail... November 2009

Praise us or pan us, but just put it down in words. Bravos or boos, we want to hear from you.

Ford Field

Ford Field has been the Detroit Lions’ home turf since 2002, but the team has called several stadiums home through the years.

By George Bulanda

Contributors: November 2009

Chuck Bennett, Calef Brown, Craig LaRotonda.