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November 2009

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A Taste for the Holidays: This annual event is hosted by the Clarkston Rotary Club and includes wines from around the world as well as food from 12 Clarkston restaurants. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 5. $35-$45. Bordine Nursery, 8600 Dixie Hwy., Clarkston; 248-625-8055.

First Friday Art Walk: Enjoy a night of art exhibits, art demonstrations, and other attractions. Participating art galleries are open from 6-9 p.m., with some of the venues offering complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6. Downtown Northville; downtownnorthville.com/WhatsGoingOn/FirstFridays.htm.

Kingswood Giftorama: The Kingswood Alumnae Association puts on the annual event and transforms the school into a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. The weekend consists not just of shopping, but also food from stores and boutiques from across the country. Regular shopping begins Nov. 6-8. Kingswood School Cranbrook, 885 Cranbrook Rd., Bloomfield Hills; giftorama.org.

To the Nines Gala: This year the Detroit Institute of Arts’ annual fashion gala is inspired by the fashion photographs in the Avedon Fashion Photographs 1944-2000 exhibit at the museum. The evening consists of black-and-white décor, while performers in costumes will try to mimic Avedon’s fashion images. Guests will also enjoy entertainment, drinks, and dinner. The benefit includes a tribute to A. Alfred Taubman, a longtime supporter of the DIA. 6 p.m. Nov. 14. $100-$20,000. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward, Detroit; dia.org.

Holiday Tables: This year’s event, which is themed “There’s No Place Like Home,” begins with the Patron Tea (12:30-4:30 p.m., Nov. 19, $60). General admission, $20, Nov. 20-22. Cranbrook House and Gardens, Bloomfield Hills; cranbrook.edu/housegardens, 248-645-3149.

Hob Nobble Gobble: Celebrate America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade the night before with a black-tie family-friendly event. Enjoy dinner, live entertainment, food, carnival midway games, rides, and more. All proceeds benefit The Parade Company. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Nov. 25. Michigan State Fairgrounds, corner of Eight Mile Road and Woodward, Detroit; theparade.org.

America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: 9:20 a.m. Nov. 26. Begins at Mack and Woodward and ends at Woodward and Congress in downtown Detroit; theparade.org.

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