Arts & Entertainment - Events

October 2008

EVENTS

Disney on Ice presents Disneyland: Watch America’s favorite family on ice, the Incredibles, as they try to lead a normal life and take a vacation to Disneyland. When entering the grounds, the crew meets Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. Various times. Oct. 1-5. $15-$55. The Palace of Auburn Hills, 3 Championship Dr., Auburn Hills; 248-377-0100.

Detroit Fashion Week: See the latest designs from local Michigan talent, as well as from New York and Philadelphia, as designer runways shows take over Campus Martius in downtown Detroit. Designers include Katerina Bocci, Maria Luna, Kiera Wilson, and several other big names. Various times. Through Oct. 4. Campus Martius, Detroit, Woodward Avenue, Detroit, detroitfashionweek.com.

America’s Best Dance Crew Live: For the first time, Randy Jackson’s tour is hitting the road on national stages. The performance will feature finalists from the MTV show America’s Best Dance Crew, including winners Jabba WockeeZ, BreakSk8, and the BBoys on wheels. Three more finalists haven’t been announced. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. $39.50-$54.50. Masonic Temple, 500 Temple, Detroit; 313-471-6611.

Robin Williams: This funny guy hasn’t been on tour since 2002, and stops in Detroit for two hilarious nights. His show, “Weapons of Self-Destruction,” highlight Williams’ trademark free associations and riffs on social and political ridiculousness. 8 p.m. Oct. 3-4. $55-$95. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit, 313-471-6611.

Ghoultide Gathering: The second annual one-day-only event features local and nationally recognized artists who have gathered to sell original Halloween art. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 4. $5. Mill Race Village, 215 Griswold, Northville; ghoultidegathering.com.

Fall Remodeling & Design Expo: Research, update, and repair your pad, with advice from hundreds of companies — all under one roof. Shop with local vendors and compare prices for kitchens, baths, windows, doors, and more at the 2008 Fall Remodeling and Design Expo. See all of the latest products and services, while viewing the Log Home and Timber Frame Show, as well as Angels & Crafts inside the show. Noon- 9 p.m. Oct. 9. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Oct. 11. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Oct.12. $6. Rock Financial Showplace, Halls A&B, 46100 Grand River, Novi; 248-862-1019.

Sugarloaf Art Fair: The fair returns to Novi with 300 nationally recognized craft designers and artists from 33 states and Canada. The weekend also consists of demonstrations and children’s entertainment. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Oct. 17-18. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Oct. 19. $7. Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi; sugarloafcrafts.com.

Kathy Griffin: Words that shouldn’t be spoken in public will ring out when Griffin comes to Detroit. Hear her stories, and rants, for one night only. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. $37.50-$65. The Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit, 313-471-6611.

An Evening in Monte Carlo: The 10th annual “Merry-Go-Round” benefit will be European-themed this year. The event honors the achievements of individuals and corporations who have played a role in Care House of Oakland County. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, live auction, and dancing. 6 p.m. Oct. 18. $250-$350. The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend, Birmingham; 248-332-7173.

This article appears in the October 2008 of Hour Detroit.
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