ART
Anton Art Center: Artistic renderings of automobiles and historical fashion come together in the exhibition Fashion & the Automobile, which spans 10 eras and runs Oct. 1-22. 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens; 586-469-8666; theartcenter.org.
The Art Center: The 2010 Annual: All Media Exhibition offers the opportunity for 4,000 emerging and existing media artists across Michigan to showcase their work. The juror for this year’s exhibition is Mark Nielsen, director of the Slusser Galleries and the Intersections Program at the University of Michigan. 117 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor; 734-994-8004; annarborartcenter.org.
Art Gallery of Windsor (AGW): Munazza Naeem is a local painter and printmaker who has earned her MFA from Wayne State and whose works will be exhibited in the Betty F. Wilkinson Room. Opens Oct. 2. 401 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor, Ontario; 519-977-0013, artgalleryofwindsor.com.
Artspace II: Katie Hawley uses a medium of layered resin and paint to give her work a jewel-like quality. Runs Oct. 1-30. 303 E. Maple, Birmingham; 248-258-1540.
Biddle Gallery: Made in the Mitten is an ongoing multi-media exhibition of works by more than 100 Michigan artists. 2840 Biddle, Wyandotte; 734-281-4779, biddlegallery.com.
Cary Gallery: Artists Ginger Scobie and Marnie Fender’s paintings and sculptures in Life Reflections use materials such as clay, wood, paper, metal, fiber, and pigments to demonstrate themes and experiences of growth and juxtapose elements of human development against fragile creatures of nature. Through Oct. 2. 226 Walnut Blvd., Rochester; 248-651-3656.
Detroit Institute of Arts: About 120 American and European prints display the world of the imagination in the exhibition In Your Dreams: 500 Years of Imaginary Prints. Artists include Dürer, Picasso, Chagall, Redon, Miro, Goya, and others. Runs through Jan. 2. 5200 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-7900, dia.org.
David Klein Gallery: Artists offer a variety of takes on the domestic front, each one a little skewed in Domestic Disturbances, featuring works from Jamie Adams, Julie Blackmon, Mark Greenwold, and Hooper Turner. Through Oct. 16. • Alyssa Monks features her exhibition of new paintings. Opens Oct. 23. 163 Townsend, Birmingham; 248-433-3700.
Detroit Museum of New Art: With more than 50 works from all over the world, New Media, Sex, and Culture in the 21st Century explores femininity, masculinity, desire, pleasure, family politics, liberation, and repression, pornography, prostitution, sexual violence, exhibitionism, and more. Recognize how our culture is overpowered by digital media and saturated with sexuality from “sexting” to YouTube “Booty” videos. Oct. 2-Oct. 30. 7 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac; 248-210-7560, detroitmona.com.
Ellen Kayrod Gallery: The Seventh Annual Intergenerational Community Exhibition features works by Itchel Kia Arriaga, Mira Burack, Faina Lerman, Rick Vian, Sue Carmen Vian, and Graem Whyte. Through Oct. 8. 4750 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-1300, hannan.org.
Flint Institute of Arts: Unbroken Ties: Dialogues of Cuban Art evokes the everyday reality of the Cuban experience from various artists using painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed-media installations, and photography. Through Jan. 2 in the Hodge Gallery. 1120 E. Kearsley, Flint; 810-234-1695; flintarts.org.
Gallery Project: Politics of Fear runs until Oct. 17. 215 S. Fourth, Ann Arbor; 734-997-7012; thegalleryproject.com.
Grosse Pointe Art Center: Photographers, printmakers, and ceramic artists are represented in Photos, Prints, and Pottery. Runs Oct. 8 through Nov. 6. 16900 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe; 313-821-1848, grossepointeartcenter.org.
Janice Charach Gallery: The Green Show is an exhibit that features artists who create art made from recycled material. On the upper level of the gallery are eco-friendly-inspired photographs by Joanne Scherf. Through Oct. 7. 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield Township; 248-661-1000, jccdet.org.
Lawrence Street Gallery: Members of the Lawrence Street Gallery team, Gary Van Gorp and Glenn Corey, have a two-man art show through Oct. 30. 22620 Woodward, Ferndale; 248-544-0394; lawrencestreetgallery.com.
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD): Spatial City: An Architecture of Idealism is drawn from French regional contemporary art collections and developed with help from Platform and Cultures-France. Through Dec. 30. 4454 Woodward, Detroit; 313-832-6622, mocadetroit.org.
Padzieski Art Gallery: Dearborn Art Educators runs through Oct. 22 • Contemporary Polish Artists opens Oct. 25. 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-943-3095, DCACarts.org.
Pewabic Pottery: Until Oct. 31, sculptor and Chair of the Ceramics Department of the College of Creative Studies, Tom Phardel, displays his ceramic work. 10125 E. Jefferson, Detroit; 313-822-0954, pewabic.com.
Re:View Art Gallery: Detroit-based artist Cedric Tai’s Accepting Accidents is an exhibit exploring how we adapt, react, adjust, and create in response to accidental and unexpected situations. Runs through Oct. 9. 444 W. Willis Units 111 and 112, Detroit; 313-833-9000, reviewcontemporary.com.
River’s Edge Gallery: Larger Than Life is a selection of work by the late Jim Slack and Arnold Dreiffus, known for their unusual painting surfaces and presentations. Slack’s habit of keeping journals filled with sketches, paintings, and drawings are on display. • Amy Chenier has evolved in a new direction since her days as a sports artist; she now works in layers of oil. • Menopause The Art Show is presented by a group of women depicting experiences associated with the “change of life.” All run from Oct. 1 through Nov. 1. 3024 Biddle, Wyandotte; 734-246-9880; artattheedge.com.
UMMA: Jakob Kolding’s work in UMMA Projects: Jakob Kolding is centered on modernist art, the language of sociological inquiry, and pop-culture references. Runs through Oct. 24 • On Beauty and the Everyday: The Prints of James McNeill Whistler runs through Nov. 28. 525 S. State, Ann Arbor; 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu.
CLASSICAL
Detroit Symphony Orchestra: • Music Director Leonard Slatkin conducts Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. Sarah Chang plays Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, and Schuman’s American Festival Overture rounds out the performance. Oct. 8-10. $19-$123. • Slatkin takes the podium again to conduct Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 1 and Bernstein’s On the Town: Three Dance Episodes. Ballet for Orchestra, a piece by Cindy McTee, also makes its DSO debut. Oct. 14-17. $19-$123. • The sounds of Halloween come howling into Orchestra Hall. Victor Vanacore conducts spooky pieces from such classic films as The Exorcist and Ghostbusters. Oct. 28-31. $19-$70. Orchestra Hall in the Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward, Detroit; 313-576-5111, detroitsymphony.org.
Chamber Music Society of Detroit: Garrick Ohlsson opens the Opus 3 Piano Series with an all-Chopin performance to mark the late composer’s 200th birthday. The first American to win the prestigious International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition, Ohlsson will play a comprehensive set, including a nocturne, a mazurka, and a polonaise. 8 p.m. Oct. 2. • The renowned Juilliard String Quartet came together more than 60 years ago at New York’s Juilliard School. While new players have replaced the original members, the group’s quality remains high. The quartet plays Haydn, Bartók, and Brahms in the second performance of the Chamber Music Society’s Opus 9 Series. A talk with Steven Rings, an assistant professor of music at the University of Chicago, precedes the concert. 8 p.m. (talk at 6:45 p.m.) Oct. 9. $43-$75 (students $25). Seligman Performing Arts Center on the campus of Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills; 248-855-6070; comehearcmsd.org.
Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings: Michigan Opera Theatre’s principal trumpeter David Ammer and violinist Andrew Wu kick off DCWS’ Nightnotes Series with a performance aptly titled Dave’s Debut with a Dash of Wu. A reception takes place a half-hour before the show. 8:30 p.m. Oct. 8. $22 ($10 students). Hagopian World of Rugs, 850 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham; 248-559-2095; detroitchamberwinds.org.
University Musical Society: Lead by conductor Valery Gergiev, Russia’s Mariinsky Orchestra returns to UMS for its 11th concert. Denis Matsuev plays Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 completes the program. 4 p.m. Oct. 10. $10-$80. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. • The Takács Quartet plays the first of three concerts in its Schubert Cycle. The four-piece program includes Schubert’s Piano Sonata in B-flat Major and Daniel Kellogg’s Soft Sleep Shall Contain You: A Meditation on Schubert’s ‘Death and the Maiden’. 8 p.m. Oct. 14. $24-$48. Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. • Started in 1993 by a group of teenagers, the Jerusalem Quartet returns to UMS after a lauded 2007 performance. They perform Mendelssohn, Kopytman, and Brahms. 8 p.m. Oct. 21. $20-$42. Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. • Acclaimed for its use of period instruments, the Venice Baroque Orchestra makes its UMS premiere. The ensemble first plays Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with period instruments. Then Robert McDuffie takes up the violin to perform Glass’ The American Four Seasons. 8 p.m. Oct. 27. $10-$60. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor;# 734-764-2538, ums.org.
Cranbrook Music Guild: Pianist William Bolcom and mezzo-soprano Joan Morris take the stage for CMG’s season opener. The Grammy-nominated team performs Broadway, vaudeville, and ragtime pieces spanning the 20th century. 8 p.m. Oct. 12. $30. Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Rd., Bloomfield Hills. 248-645-0097, cranbrookmusicguild.org.
Michigan Opera Theatre: Mark Flint conducts W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s 1885 comedy The Mikado. The English opera in two acts is set in Japan and satirizes British society. A colorful cast of characters confronts love, death, and politics. Oct. 16-24. $29-$121. Michigan Opera Theatre, 1526 Broadway, Detroit; 313-961-3500, motopera.org.
DANCE
University Musical Society: At age 80, choreographer Paul Taylor has directed more than 130 modern dances. Taylor’s dance company performs three unique programs to showcase pieces spanning his career. Oct. 7-9. $18-$46. • Founded and directed by Ushio Amagatsu, butoh dance company Sankai Juku performs its award-winning Hibiki. Butoh is a modern Japanese dance style known for its controlled movements, head-to-toe white makeup, and avant-garde themes. 8 p.m. Oct. 23 and 2 p.m. Oct. 24. $18-$42. Power Center, 121 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor; 734-764-2538, ums.org.
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble: On the Move features a Laurie Eisenhower premiere and the celebrated pieces Enlight, Stop, and Love Songs. Guest company Detroit Dance Collective also performs a work by late choreographer José Limón. 8 p.m. Oct. 23 and 2 p.m. Oct. 24. $17 ($12 seniors, $9 students). Varner Recital Hall, on the campus of Oakland University, Rochester; 248-559-2095, ede-dance.org.
EVENTS
Detroit Heritage Tours: Preservation Wayne offers guided walking tours through the Cultural Center, downtown, Eastern Market, Midtown, and Auto Heritage. Most tours are every Saturday through the end of October; reservations required. 10 a.m. $10-$15. Various meeting points, preservationwayne.org; 313-577-7674.
First Friday Art Walk: Kick the weekend off with a night of art, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres in downtown Northville. On the first Friday of each month, select art galleries are open late, and guests can shop and enjoy art demonstrations. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 1. Downtown Northville; downtownnorthville.com.
Michigan Renaissance Festival: The RenFest is filled with actors dressed in period costumes, belly dancers, jousting matches, and more. Weekends through Oct. 3. Weekends. 12500 Dixie Hwy., Holly; michrenfest.com.
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: There’s a Party in My City: Featuring DJ Lance Rock, and the rest of the characters, this live tour includes music, animation, games, singing, and dancing. Special guest includes rapper Biz Markie, who will teach the audience to beat-box with Biz’s Beat of the Day. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 8. $16-$39. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit; 313-471-6611.
Home Slice: The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) hosts an event to celebrate the green side of Detroit with a feast of local food, homemade delights, and fine art. Included are Detroit restaurants such as Slows Bar BQ, Russell Street Deli, Supino Pizza, and more. Michigan wine and beer will also be served. Local products such as coffee from the Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Co., McClure’s Pickles, and meats from Porktown Sausage will be on sale, with proceeds benefiting MOCAD. 7-11 p.m. Oct. 8. $75-$85. Eastern Market, Shed 3, 2934 Russell St., Detroit; 313-832-6622.
Detroit Waldorf School Film Festival: The fest is based on the theme Making a Difference: In the Life of a Child, a Family, a Community. Films cover topics ranging from raising balanced children to creating sustainable lifestyles and making a difference in Detroit. The festival also includes a panel for questions and answers. Oct. 8-9. $5-$15. Check website for updated times. 2555 Burns, Detroit; 313-822-0300 or detroitwaldorf.com.
Detroit Spa Week: Premier Salon at Macy’s, The Salon & Spa at Saks Fifth Avenue, D. Tour Spa at MotorCity Casino Hotel and Tres Jolie Salon & Spa are just a few of the area spas participating. Guests can enjoy massages, facials, manicures, eco-friendly treatments, and other services for $50, where normal prices range from $100-$450. Oct. 11-17. For an updated list of participating spas, check spaweek.com.
Ann Arbor Antiques Show: For more than 40 years, the show has offered a wide selection of antiques and collectibles from buyers throughout the United States and Canada. Items range from early American to Art Deco, and are sold throughout seven buildings and numerous tents. Oct. 16-17. $6. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd., Ann Arbor; annarborantiquesmarket.com.
So You Think You Can Dance Tour: This tour gives fans the chance to see all their favorite performers up close. Dancers include Season Seven finalists Adechiké, Billy, Ashley, Jose, Lauren, Kent, and Robert. Others included are Ade, Allison, Courtney, Dominic, Kathryn and last season’s winner, Russell. Oct. 20. 7:30 p.m. $37.50-$55. Joe Louis Arena, 600 Civic Center Dr., Detroit; 313-471-6611.
Key to the Cure Campaign at Saks: During this shopping weekend, Saks Fifth Avenue will donate 2 percent of its sales up to $500,000 to local and national women’s cancer organizations and research centers. Oct. 21-24. The event will be highlighted by the kickoff party at 5:30- 9 p.m. Oct. 21, where hors d’oeuvres, DJ entertainment, makeup artists, and psychics will be on hand. $55 includes a $50 SFA gift card. Saks Fifth Avenue, Somerset Collection South, Troy; 248-643-6360.
Detroit International Wine Auction: The 29th annual “Art of Wine” auction features vintner Alex Ryan and highlights the wines of Duckhorn Vineyards. Enjoy wine and appetizers while browsing an array of items during the silent auction, and a five-course dinner with carefully selected wine parings during the live auction. Proceeds from the fundraiser support the College for Creative Studies. Oct. 23. Renaissance Center, 100 Renaissance Center, Detroit. 6:30- 8 p.m. Silent auction and reception, GM Next. 8 p.m. gala dinner and live auction, GM Wintergarden; 313-664-7464 or diwa@collegeforcreativestudies.edu for ticket information.
Friends of the Freer House: Ann Yonemura, senior associate curator of Japanese art at the Freer Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., speaks on “A Discerning Taste for Japanese Art: The Formation of Charles Lang Freer’s Collection,” focusing on Detroit industrialist and collector Freer’s assemblage of Japanese ceramics, Buddhist sculptures, and paintings, which he accrued mostly between 1892 and 1907, and which he displayed at his home on East Ferry. 3 p.m. Oct. 24. Detroit Institute of Arts Lecture Hall, 5200 Woodward, Detroit. A reception will be held at the nearby Freer House, 71 E. Ferry, from 4:30-6 p.m. Lecture is free with museum admission. Reception is $10 and $5 for students. For reception reservations, contact Rose Foster at 313-872-1790 or rmfoster@wayne.edu.
America’s Got Talent: The hit television show is launching its first nationwide tour, making a stop in Detroit this month. Hosted by Jerry Springer, the show features Season Five winners, as well as other finalists and fan favorites. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. $39.50-$125. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit; 313-471-6611.
FILM
Detroit Science Center IMAX: Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, Hubble follows the STS-125, the last shuttle mission to the 20-year-old Hubble Space Telescope. The documentary also explores the Hubble’s history and impact on science. Oct. 1-10, 12-17, 19-24, and 26-31. • Mysteries of the Great Lakes takes viewers on a journey through the planet’s largest group of freshwater lakes. Discover scenic coastlines, giant sturgeon, and sunken ships. Oct. 1 and 4-8. • Oscar-nominated Dolphins dives into the world of the smartest animals. Two scientists studying dolphin communication and behavior follow three species around the world. Oct. 2-3. • Hamzah Jamjoom, a Saudi studying in the U.S., returns home in Arabia. An abbreviated history of the Arabian Peninsula and an introduction to Islam are meant to make Westerners reconsider their conceptions of the Middle East. Oct. 2-3, 9-10, 12-17, 19-24, and 26-31. • NASCAR, narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, gives a complete picture of NASCAR racing, from the drivers on the track to their lives behind the scenes. See how the sport began and the technology that drives it into the future. Oct. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, and 30-31. • Sea lions, cheetahs, bears, and other creatures take the lead in Animalopolis. The family film uses rhyme, verse, and humor to explain animals in their natural habitats. Oct. 9-10, 12-17, 19-24, and 26-31. Tickets $11.95-$13.95. 5020 John R, Detroit; 313-577-8400; sciencedetroit.org.
Penn Theatre: The Penn presents the Schock-tober Classic Series for a Halloween-themed film throwback. Universal Pictures’ 1931 Dracula, starring Bela Lugosi, is a classic blood-sucking thriller. The Transylvanian vampire’s defeat comes only after taking his fangs to a few victims. Oct. 7. • Based on an H.G. Wells’ novel, The Invisible Man (1933) terrifies and thrills with the fictional potential of science. After scientist Jack Griffin (Claude Rains) discovers a drug that makes him invisible, disaster ensues. Oct. 14. • Bring your wolfsbane to Universal Pictures’ 1941 The Wolf Man. When a werewolf fatefully bites Lawrence Talbot (Lon Chaney Jr.), the Englishman turns into a monster. Oct. 21. • The series culminates with Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy. Two adventurers are in for an unwelcome surprise when they encounter an evil mummy and grave robbers in the 1955 flick. Oct. 28. All tickets $3. 760 Penniman Ave., Plymouth; 734-453-0870; penntheatre.com.
The Redford Theatre: A Three Stooges Festival highlights the slapstick antics of Larry, Moe, and Curly. Six shorts, including Tassels in the Air and A Ducking They Did Go, span 1936-1940. Oct. 8-9. Tickets $5. • The disfigured Phantom (Lon Chaney) wreaks havoc as he tries to capture the heart of his beloved Christine Daae (Mary Philbin) in the 1925 The Phantom of the Opera. Live organ music accompanies the silent black-and-white film. Oct. 15-16. Tickets $12. • Begin Halloween a weekend early with a double feature. It Came from Outer Space in 3-D (1953) and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) will incite more laughs than shrieks. Oct. 22-23. Tickets $6. 17360 Lahser, Detroit; 313-537-2560; redfordtheatre.com.
MUSEUMS
Arab American National Museum: Arab Civilization: Our Heritage features Arab contributions to the early world. Ongoing in the Community Courtyard. • Coming to America focuses on Arab immigrants and the culture they brought to the United States. Ongoing in Gallery 1. • Living in America exhibits early Arab-American life. Ongoing exhibit in Gallery 2. • Making an Impact celebrates the stories of Arab-American athletes, organizations, physicians, labor leaders, and entertainers. 2010 SURA Student Photography Exhibition is celebrating the 10th year of the free, after-school program for youth. It showcases the work from 2010 and highlight photos from past years. Free. Ongoing exhibit in Gallery 3. $6 adults; $3 students and seniors. Under 5 free. 13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn; 313-582-2266, arabamericanmuseum.org.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: My DNA Diary runs through Oct. 3. • Stories in Stained Glass: The Art of Samuel A. Hodge, a series of intricate and colorful works focusing on three areas of African-American culture and history — musicians, dancers, and freedom advocates — is one of the ongoing exhibits in the Main Level Corridor. • A Is for Africa includes 26 interactive stations making up a 3-D “dictionary” designed for children. Ongoing in the Lower Level Corridor. • And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture is an expansive, evolving exhibit that recounts the 3.5-million-year-old odyssey that began in Africa and ends in Detroit. Ongoing in the Core Exhibition Gallery. • Ring of Genealogy, a work designed by local artist Hubert Massey, depicts the struggles of African-Americans in the United States. Ongoing on the Main Level. • Detroit Performs is a photomontage dedicated to those who have gained national and international prominence in the performing arts. Ongoing in the Main Level Corridor. • Target has initiated a program of Free First Sundays at the museum; general admission at other times is $5-$8. 315 E. Warren, Detroit; 313-494-5800, maah-detroit.org.
Detroit Historical Museum: VeloCity: Detroit’s Need for Speed showcases the ways in which Detroiters have used their need for speed on land, water, air, and other forms of transportation. • The Cougar II is a one-of-a-kind two-door red coupe. It was built in 1963 as a prototype of the Ford Motor Co. • Detroit Trivia includes more than 300 years of Detroit facts, divided into four categories. Questions are based on difficulty and include historic images and artifacts. • Fabulous 5: Detroit’s Beloved Sports Coaches features George “Sparky” Anderson, William “Scotty” Bowman, Chuck Daly, Will Robinson, and Dick Vitale. • Detroit Artists Showcase features John Gelsavage (1909-1988), a Polish-American painter and illustrator from Detroit who spent his career capturing the average working American. • Michigan Senior Olympics was founded in 1979, and the first annual Summer Olympics Game was hosted by the City of Pontiac at the Pontiac Silverdome. The exhibit highlights the inspirational stories of those who take part in the tradition. • Frontiers to Factories is an exhibit that shows what Detroit was like before the advent of automobiles. See how the area changed from a trading-post settlement to the metropolis with millions of residents and factories. • Meier’s Wonderful Clock is on display, and was built to demonstrate the skills of clockmaker Louis Meier Sr. Weighing 2,500 pounds, the clock stands at 15-feet high and 7-feet wide, and was shown at the Michigan State Fair in 1906 and Chicago World’s Fair in 1934. • Detroit’s Official Symbols is an exhibit that explains in-depth symbols throughout the city, such as the city’s own flag. • Glancy Trains are from the collection of Alfred R. Glancy Jr., co-owner of the Empire State Building. His extensive collection is on display at the museum. New to the museum are Saying I Do: Metro Detroit Weddings, Fabulous 5: Detroit Historic Retailers and WWJ Newsradio 950: 90 Years of Innovation. General admission $4-$6. 5401 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-1805, detroithistorical.org.
Detroit Science Center: Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato makes its world debut in Detroit. The exhibit is a 10,000-square-foot showcase that features 36 never-before-seen mummies. The mummies are on loan from the Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato. • The center offers more than 200 hands-on exhibits that include taking a look into space, and science and physical science displays. Exhibits include a rocket laboratory, fitness-and-nutrition station, as well as a heart-health display. New to the center is the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, which was formerly located at the Novi Expo Center. Ongoing. $11.95-$13.95. 5020 John R, Detroit; detroitsciencecenter.org.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum: City on the Straits is an exhibit that provides snapshots of the ways the Great Lakes and the Detroit River have influenced the region. Artifacts include wood shipping crates, an iron paddlewheel hub from The Northerner, a Great Lakes depth chart, and more. • Life on a Long Ship: Great Lakes Sailors takes a look into the lives of the people who make a living on the Great Lakes. This exhibit also offers a glimpse into the jobs of other crew members such as the wheelsmen, mates, porters, and engineers. Dossin Great Lakes Museum: Celebrating 50 Years! focuses on the early years and the people who made the museum possible. 100 Strand, Belle Isle, Detroit; 313-833-1805, detroithistorical.org.
Exhibit Museum of Natural History: Relics pays tribute to ingenious gadgets, such as a mirrored ball, rotating galaxy projector, video-projector masks, and more. On display indefinitely. • Collecting for Science: Collections, Science, and Scholarships in the U-M Research Museums showcases collections research at the U-M Museum departments of anthropology, paleontology, zoology, and the herbarium. • Archeology! Current Research in the University of Michigan Museum of Anthropology is an ongoing research exhibit that examines the questions that contemporary archeologists ask about the past and the techniques they use to answer them. • Free dinosaur tours at 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Planetarium shows every Sat.-Sun.; planetarium tickets are $5. Admission to the museum is free, but suggested donation is $6. University of Michigan campus, 1109 Geddes, Ann Arbor; 734-764-0478, lsa.umich.edu/exhibitmuseum.
Henry Ford Museum: Heroes of the Sky is a permanent exhibit focusing on adventures in early aviation. • With Liberty and Justice for All highlights four pivotal periods of history, beginning with the American Revolution and ending in the 1960s. Permanent exhibit. • Automobiles in American Life features automotive milestones, including the 15 millionth Model T, as well as the Ford Mustang. Permanent exhibit. 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001, thehenryford.org.
Greenfield Village: Nearly 100 historic buildings are here; visit notable attractions such as the birthplace of Henry Ford, Noah Webster’s domicile, and the home of Robert Frost. Open seven days a week. 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. $10-$22. Step back in time to the turn of the 20th century and enjoy Halloween. The weekend activities include 800 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns, 11 themed stations, treat bags, eerie sights and sounds of Halloween past, and food. $12.75-$15; 2 and under free. Oct. 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24. 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001, thehenryford.org.
MUSIC
Broken Social Scene: This noise pop band is like a “who’s who” of Canadian indie rockers. The rotating cast of multi-instrumentalists includes members of Do Make Say Think, Metric, Stars, The Weakerthans, and Land of Talk, as well as solo songstresses Feist and Emily Haines. It would take Kevin Bacon all six of his degrees to drop that many names. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1. $24-$27. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor; 734-668-8463.
Primus: The irreverent funk/metal fusion act best known for its theme song to Comedy Central’s South Park is particularly hard to categorize. Primus frontman Les Claypool, routinely named among the top bassists in the world, has called the band “psychedelic polka.” Think: Funky Frank Zappa meets Black Sabbath, slap bass, junk-food references — ah, forget it. You just have to hear it. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3. $35-$45. The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward, Detroit; 313-961-5451.
Jimmy Eat World: Do you like Death Cab for Cutie? Do you like singing along to anthemic rock ballads? If you answered yes to either question, then you probably like Jimmy Eat World, and don’t even know it. If you do know it, you probably wish they would just play Clarity in its entirety again. 7 p.m. Oct. 8. $28 in advance. $30 at the door. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak; 248-399-2980.
Nick Lowe and His Band: Lowe’s illustrious career has been spent in the shadow of fellow English rocker Elvis Costello. Lowe penned “(What’s So Funny ’Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding” for the bespectacled troubadour, and produced his first five albums. But the pub-rock pioneer has had a successful solo career, too, which began in 1978 on Jesus of Cool, peaked with the hit “Cruel to Be Kind,” and continues at 8 p.m. Oct. 12. $30. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor; 734-761-1800.
Gorillaz: Gorillaz, the brainchild of Blur frontman Damon Albarn and Tank Girl cartoonist Jamie Hewlett, was once a virtual band with fictional animated members and an interactive storyline. Then, the band’s first two albums sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. With the fictional members and storyline intact, Gorillaz recently played in-the-flesh headlining gigs at Coachella and Glastonbury music festivals, and have embarked on their first world tour in support of their third album, Plastic Beach. Oct. 13. Time and price TBA. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit; 313-983-6000.
Justin Townes Earle: “I am my father’s son, we don’t see eye to eye, and I’ll be the first to admit I’ve never tried,” Earle sings on “Mama’s Eyes,” from his critically lauded 2009 album. Regardless, father (country star Steve Earle) and son recently appeared together on an episode of HBO’s Treme. 8 p.m. Oct. 14. $12-$14. The Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward, Detroit; 313-833-9700.
Sufjan Stevens: Stevens is a Detroit native, though he spent his formative years in Petoskey and now resides in New York. He hasn’t forgotten about his home, though. As part of his 50 States Project, Stevens dedicated an entire album of banjo-laden indie-folk to The Mitten — 2003’s Michigan. 7 p.m. Oct. 14. $30. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak; 248-399-2980.
Mike Posner: Southfield homeboy Posner is enjoying his 31 minutes of fame ever since releasing the head-bopping hit single, “Cooler Than Me,” from his debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff. If this is anything like Posner’s raucous Warped Tour set in July, concertgoers are in for a sweaty good time. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16. $25. The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward, Detroit; 313-961-5451.
Guster: Perennial college favorites in the vein of Barenaked Ladies or Dave Matthews Band, the members of Guster are known for their intimate relationships with fans. No, not intimate like that. Get your mind out of the guster … er, gutter. 8 p.m. Oct. 16. $25 in advance. $28 at the door. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak; 248-399-2980.
Arlo Guthrie: Guthrie, the son of famous Dust Bowl folkie Woody Guthrie, plays socially aware protest songs like his father. He is often joined on stage by his son, Abe, and grandson, Krishna. Daughters Sarah Lee, Cathy, and Annie are all musicians in their own right, too. It’s a family thing. 8 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19. $47.50. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor; 734-761-1800.
Drake: Before Aubrey Drake Graham became known to the world as a pop/rap superstar, he played wheelchair-user Jimmy on the popular Canadian TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation. You could call him a Renaissance man, but Graham likes to go by his middle name. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19. $32.75-$92.75. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit; 313-983-6000.
Social Distortion: Led by Mike Ness, the cowpunk band has released only six albums in a career that stretches back more than 30 years. You can thank drug-induced hiatuses and untimely deaths of band members for that. Social D’s seventh full-length release, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, is slated for a November release. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21. $24.75-$39.50. The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward, Detroit; 313-961-5451.
Band of Horses: Centered on the songwriting of frontman Ben Bridwell, Band of Horses has gone through more cast changes than The Real Housewives. Luckily, Bridwell’s voice — often compared to Neil Young’s, and Jim James’ of My Morning Jacket — is so distinct, you’d never be able to tell. 7 p.m. Oct. 22. $20-$25. The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward, Detroit; 313-961-5451.
Eric Burdon & The Animals: Burdon stands only 5 feet 7 inches. But what he lacks in height, he makes up for in the volume and energy that earned his band its name. 8 p.m. Oct. 22. $25-$65. Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile, Warren; 586-268-3200.
Frankie Valli & The Four Season: Valli has been enjoying quite a bit of attention lately, thanks mostly to Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning production based on his band’s career. Most recently, he and the show’s producers have been entrenched in a court battle with the original cast’s touring stage show called The Boys in Concert, claiming that they “boldly flaunt their similarity” to Jersey Boys. But Valli will take his mind off legal matters and flaunt his trademark falsetto at 8 p.m. Oct. 22. $25-$125. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit; 313-983-6000.
Roger Waters: Waters said that he’s performing Pink Floyd’s The Wall in its entirety again to explore this question: “Will the technologies of communication in our culture serve to enlighten us and help us to understand one another better, or will they deceive us and keep us apart?” A rumored possible appearance by David Gilmour perhaps has already answered that. 8 p.m. Oct. 24. $58-$102. Palace of Auburn Hills, 4 Championship Dr., Auburn Hills; 248-377-0100.
Pointer Sisters: The Pointer Sisters are so excited that they just can’t hide it. Join them before they lose control at 8 p.m. Oct. 28. $35-$39. MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River, Detroit; 313-237-7711.
The Hot Club of San Francisco and The Hot Club of Detroit: Devoted to the music of Gypsy-jazz guitarist/composer Django Reinhardt, the Hot Clubs (there are others around the world saluting Gypsy jazz, too) are named after Reinhardt’s fabled Quintette du Hot Club de France. There’s a special reason to heat things up this year: It’s the 100th anniversary of Reinhardt’s birth, and this celebratory concert presented by the University Musical Society should do Reinhardt proud. 8 p.m. Oct. 29. $18-$40. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor; 734-668-8463.
THEATRE
Bonstelle Theatre: Bertolt Brecht re-imagines the judgment of King Solomon in his piece The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Protagonist Azdak must decide the fate of a child — one that will guarantee either emotional or fiscal stability, but not both. Oct. 15-24. 3434 Woodward, Detroit; 313-577-2960; theatre.wayne.edu/bonstelle.
Detroit Music Hall: Je’Caryous Johnson’s play features Brian McKnight and Vivica A. Fox as a couple in the midst of a complicated divorce, one that makes Raymond (McKnight) realize it may be Cheaper to Keep Her after all. Oct. 12-17. $32.50. 350 Madison, Detroit; 313-887-8500, musichall.org.
Fisher Theatre: The Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim musical based on Romeo and Juliet, 1957’s West Side Story shows the story of how two opposites can find eternal love despite being apart of two feuding gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. Through Oct. 16. $39-$89. 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-872-1000.
Hilberry Theatre: In the 1960 musical The Fantasticks, by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, two fathers employ reverse psychology to ensure their children will fall in love by making the union seem forbidden. It works, until their offspring recognize the deception. Oct. 2-24. $20-$30. 4841 Cass, Detroit; 313-577-2972, hilberry.com.
Jewish Ensemble Theatre: James Sherman’s play within a play, The G-d of Isaac, unfolds as Isaac Adams searches for the significance of Judaism in his life through the portrayal of his own theatrical piece. Oct. 6-31. $32-$36. 6600 W. Maple
, West Bloomfield; 248-788-2900, jettheatre.org.
Matrix Theatre Company: Matrix segues into its 19th season with an American classic. Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof explores how Southern society deals with alcoholism, homophobia, and other polemic topics. Oct. 15-Nov. 14. $15. Boll Family YMCA Theatre; 1401 Broadway, Detroit; 313-967-0999, matrixtheatre.org.
Meadow Brook Theatre: Meadow Brook is hopping on the vampire bandwagon: Dracula: A Rock Opera begins the season, beckoning True Blood and Twilight fanatics to come out for a show. Oct. 6-31. $24-39. 207 Wilson Hall, Oakland University, Rochester; 248-377-3300, mbtheatre.com.
Purple Rose Theatre Company: Jeff Daniels’ 13th drama for his theater premieres Oct. 14. Titled Best of Friends, it centers on the unfortunate comedic portrayal of two Michigan couples exploring their friendship. Through Dec. 18. $20-$38. 137 Park St., Chelsea; 734-433-7573, purpleroseheatre.org.
Tipping Point Theatre: A timeless comedy of midlife crisis opens the season with Neil Simon’s The Last of the Red Hot Lovers. The play proves that adventure, romance, and satisfaction can be best found at home. Runs through Oct. 16. $28-$30, Senior citizens 62 and older receive a $2 discount. • Jack Stokes’ children’s play, Wiley and the Hairy Man, is set in an Alabama swamp where Wiley learns how to confront his fears head-on. Oct. 23-24, 30-31. $10-$12. Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E. Cady, Northville; 248-347-0003, tippingpointtheatre.com.
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