April 2013
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Shop Hour April 2013
SHOP Hour Special Advertising Section Hagopian Product: Finest New Zealand Wool with Silk Price: $999 for 5’6” x 8′ City: Birmingham Phone: 248-646-RUGS (7847) Website: www.originalhagopian.com Welcome to the next generation in rug making! This power loomed knotted rug uses the newest technology to ensure that it feels as fabulous as it looks. Traditional Ikat […]
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A Beautiful Smile Makes a Great Impression
Looking to make a positive first impression in your personal relationships or professional circles? While you can dress to impress or craft the perfect “elevator speech,” nothing creates a bigger impact than an attractive smile.
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Avoiding Strokes – When Stroke Strikes
One young father was in the prime of his life when a stroke changed his life forever. Monica Mercer tells us his story — and explains why we all need to know more about this leading cause of disability.
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Understanding Vaccines – Booster Shots
With the whooping cough outbreak in 2012 and the flu epidemic that swept the country this past winter, vaccines again took the national spotlight. Still, questions and controversies remain about how this fundamental health precaution affects us all.
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Pain Management – Carrying The Torch
Chronic pain is a challenge for those who hurt. Medical professionals also are constantly searching for ways to treat this elusive physical state.
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Pain Management – A Life Of Courage
One woman is living — and thriving — with chronic pain
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Celebrate Michigan Wine Month
Attend April 15 Michigan Wine Showcase at The Rattlesnake Club
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Contributors: April 2013
Alana Walker, Ariel Achatz, and Rachelle Hadley.
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Managerial Decisions
Questioning a baseball manager’s decisions is more than a tradition; it’s a birthright.
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We’ve Got Mail…
Praise us or pan us, but just put it down in words. Bravos or boos, we want to hear from you.
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Detroit’s Hair Wars
Motown stylists sharpen their skills for Hair Wars.
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Jackie Robinson, 1957
The Way It Was
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Wine: Spanish Grenache is Exciting Red Alternative
Spanish grenache offers a welcome change from some ‘ho-hum’ wines.
Hot Spot: The Masters Restaurant
HOT SPOT: THE MASTERS RESTAURANT// A replica of the Southern manor-style clubhouse at Augusta National and a treasury of golf memorabilia, the Masters Restaurant in Madison Heights celebrates golf all year, but especially from April 11-14, when the 2013 Masters Tournament takes center stage. The tournament will be celebrated on the Masters Restaurant’s putting green, […]
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Molly’s Picks: The Meeting House and Green Zone Pizza
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Recipe: Cream of Asparagus Soup
Cream of asparagus soup is a sure sign of spring.
Cravings: Townsend Hotel and Cadieux Cafe
Their stylish menus are
enticing enough to attract
a loyal clientele of discriminating diners, but
no matter how expert they are, restaurant people like to take a break from their own kitchens for a taste
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Satay House Brings Malaysian Flavors to Madison Heights
Satay House brings a taste of Malaysia and Singapore to Madison Heights.
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Getting Busy?: Detroit Zoo’s Two-toed Sloth
This aptly named sloth is a real couch potato.
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Birmingham Makeup Artist Lends His Talents to New ‘Oz’ Film
Jon Lieckfelt’s latest brush with moviemaking lands him on the set of ‘Oz the Great and Powerful.’
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Eastern Market’s Proposed Shipping-container Hotel
Proposed hotel to be made from reused shipping containers.
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U-M Professor Develops Self-healing Concrete
April showers bring May flowers — and better roads and bridges?
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Talking the Talk with WDET’s Craig Fahle
Turning the microphone on
WDET’s Craig Fahle. -
A-List: Hidden Treasures
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Restaurant Review: Morels in Farmington Hills
Morels serves up well-thought-out cuisine (and, of course, mushrooms).
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DROUGHT: Juiced Up
Drought Juice in Plymouth widens its raw-beverage reach.
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Anatomy of a Manager: Jim Leyland
Veteran Detroit baseball scribe Lynn Henning takes an intimate look at Jim Leyland. Behind the scenes, the Tigers’ skipper is even more complex than you might think.
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Spring Fashion: The Hour of Enchantment
In a secret forest where the forces of good and evil collide, a fantastical cast of characters brings the season’s most magical fashion to life.
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Toward a Leaner, Greener Detroit
While city government largely watches from the sidelines, individuals, businesses, and volunteer groups are reshaping the city.
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Sowing Seeds of Change
The Brightmoor Youth Garden grows vegetables — and community.
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Seeing Beyond the Trees
The Greening of Detroit expands its reach to tackle water reclamation.
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The Green Grid
Beating blight and boosting
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Grass-Roots Effort
Weed warriors fight blight at old Tiger Stadium site and beyond.
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Detroit’s ‘Other’ Jewel
While Belle Isle gets all the headlines, Palmer Park quietly stages a comeback.
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Arts & Entertainment Listings
April Events
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Burn Rubber Introduces Limited Edition Miguel Cabrera Shoes
In honor of Detroit Tigers All-Star third baseman Miguel Cabrera’s 2012 Triple Crown victory (the first since 1967), Burn Rubber and New Balance have joined forces for the New Balance Custom US574 “The Miggy.” The limited-edition style is one of New Balance’s most iconic silhouettes done in the Tigers team colors with an orange, navy, […]
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The Michigan Wine Industry Has a Lot to Toast
The number of wineries in Michigan is rapidly expanding…
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Shopping for the Rhonda Walker Foundation
On March 27, shoppers at Marlee’s by Tapper’s showed their support for the Rhonda Walker Foundation. A portion of sales went to support the foundation, while helps to empower inner-city teens.
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Cruising Thru the Decades for the DYC
On April 6, The Detroit Yacht Club hosted “Cruising Thru the Decades: A Fashion Show” to benefit the DYC Foundation.
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Keep the Boat Afloat 2013
On April 6, The Riverkeeper Dinner was held in Wyandotte to benefit the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
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Let Them Eat Cake with Leon and Lulu
On April 7, Leon and Lulu in Clawson sponsored a diabetic-friendly baking competition to benefit the American Diabetes Association.
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Trumpeting Spring with the DSO 2013
On April 9, friends gathered at Rochester’s Royal Park Inn for a luncheon to celebrate spring fashion and to benefit the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
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Women’s Power Breakfast 2013
On April 10, more than 500 women gathered early at Eastern Market for the Women’s Power Breakfast. This annual event raises funds for Gleaners Community Food Bank in Detroit, one of the largest in the country.
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Have Some Bubbly With Your Art Deco
Detroit is famous for its Art Deco legacy, and smart Detroiters celebrated it in style on April 10 at The Peacock Room to benefit the Detroit Area Art Deco Society.
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Grab Your Best Hat and Head to Leelanau Peninsula for Spring Sip & Savor
The Sip o’ de Mayo Hat Contest Adds Great Fun to the Annual Wine Touring Event
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Business Excellence in Chaldean American Community
On April 12, the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce held its 10th annual awards dinner to honor business excellence in the Chaldean American community of Metro Detroit.
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Heart Ball 2013
On April 13, The American Heart Association held its annual Metro Detroit Heart Ball at the MGM Grand to celebrate business and medical leaders, and to raise money for the organization.
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MCREST Journey Home Benefit Concert
On April 13, McLaren Macomb presented A.J. Croce in concert to benefit Journey Home, an MCREST and Macomb homeless coalition.
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Henry Ford Estate Dinner 2013
On April 12, the annual dinner to support the Henry Ford Estate was held at the Dearborn Inn.
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Ted Lindsay Foundation Wine Tasting
On April 15, a special wine tasting was held at Tre Monti in Troy to benefit the Ted Lindsay Foundation, which focuses on autism research.
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Slice for Life with Buddy’s Pizza
On April 15, Buddy’s Pizza held its annual Slice for Life event at all restaurants, with portions of sales benefiting the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
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ORT Wingo 2013
On April 17, Drag Queen Bingo came to the West Bloomfield Synagogue, an annual event to help support ORT’s global network of schools and training programs.
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An Evening with Starfish 2013
On April 18, Starfish Family Services celebrated 50 years of helping disadvantaged children in Detroit with a fundraiser at The Henry Ford.
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Clutch for a Cause
On April 18, Lighthouse of Oakland County hosted its annual Clutch for a Cause benefit at Orchard Lake Country Club, raising funds for the organization that provides services to low-income families in Metro Detroit.
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Starry Night Gala 2013
On April 19, The Starry Night Gala at The Townsend celebrated children and adults with disabilities. Proceeds went to support Band of Angels, which helps people with disabilities reach their full potential.
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Unmasked Gala 2013
On April 20, The American Diabetes Association held its annual Unmasked Gala at the MGM Grand Hotel to raise funds for the organization.
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Karmanos Cancer Institute’s 31st Annual Dinner
On April 20, the Karmanos Cancer Institute’s 31st Annual Dinner was held at the GM Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center. The event raises funds for the institute every year.
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Run with the Cops 2013
On April 20, The For A Day Foundation held its annual Run with the Cops fundraiser on Belle Isle to benefit the services the organization provides to children with cancer.
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Stars and Guitars 2013
On April 20, the Stars and Guitars gala was held at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center to benefit the Charles A. Main Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund of Beaumont Hospitals.
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Saturday Night Fever with Mount Clemens Rotary
On April 21, The Mount Clemens Rotary Foundation presented Saturday Night Fever, a fundraiser for the foundation’s 2013 beneficiaries.
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Spring Fashion with the Bloomfield Hills Garden Club
On April 24, the Bloomfield Hills Garden Club gathered at The Townsend to celebrate spring fashion and raise funds for the club’s various beautification projects.
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Jewish Senior Life Presents Eli’s Story
On April 24, Jewish Senior Life presented the film “Eli’s Story” at the Maple Theatre to benefit The Program for Holocaust Survivors and their Families.
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Promenade of Hope 2013
On April 25, The Promenade of Hope event at the Royal Park Hotel helped raise funds for HAVEN, Oakland County’s center for the prevention and treatment of sexual assault and domestic violence.