August 2008
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Course Power
Throughout its long and formidable history, Oakland Hills has been refined, revamped, and redesigned to make it more challenging and alluring for major championships. That’s why it’s a champ among links.
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People to Watch
Things are looking up for two local performers, one an actress who’s worked with Dylan McDermott, and the other a rapper whom Kanye West signed.
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Steven and Tara Grekin
Steven and Tara Grekin aren’t mere clotheshorses — they’re fashion thoroughbreds, as evidenced by their wide-ranging wardrobes and shopping habits.
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Fall Pointers
Nail down a pretty palette for autumn with these new polish colors.
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Taking a ‘D’ Tour
The road to relaxation is paved with amenities galore.
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Getting Fresh
Metro Detroit has sprouted a bumper crop of farmers markets, thanks to trends in healthful eating and local buying. Open-air fruit-and-vegetable bazaars are also becoming the new place to see and be seen.
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Sweet Talk
These grand finales — 10 signature desserts at area restaurants — will lift anyone with a weakness for delectable confections to a Mount Everest-like sugar high.
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Worlds Apart
Comparing a French and a Uruguayan made from the tannat grape tells a tale of two different wines.
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A Concrete Concept
Summer sidewalks and driveways invite congregations the way kitchens do during indoor months. And the concrete conversations that spring up are the essence of neighborhood.
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Teamwork
A creative brother and sister are putting Detroit on the map in a unique way.
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Sitting Pretty
A seat designer for the auto industry says new technology may help vinyl to make a comeback.
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Hit the Road
With relief at the gas pump nowhere in sight, summer road trips may feel more like guilt trips. Because of that, travel plans are sporting a dose of practicality in the form of itineraries that stick a little closer to home. However, three new guides may be just the ticket for rekindling our affection for hitting the road.
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Overdrive
Motown is on a power trip this month with The Woodward Dream Cruise, Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance, and The Belle Isle Grand Prix.
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Net Gain
Some summer Olympic sports seem within reach of regular folks. Table tennis (just don’t call it Ping-Pong) and badminton are two.
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The Guardian Building
The Guardian Building (Union Trust Building) in downtown Detroit at night, 1929.
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Bob-Lo Highs
A book dedicated to the island park in the Detroit River provides a wave of memories.
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A Gala Event
It’s on the lower level, but Farmington’s Gala hits the heights.
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Friends for African and African American Art at the DIA
On Aug. 2, Friends for African and African American Art (FAAAA) auxiliary group held their annual fundraising gala at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Share Our Strength
On Aug. 4, Share Our Strength and Rich Travis, executive chef of Tribute, held a benefit to end childhood hunger. The dinner was held at the restaurant in Farmington Hills.
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Vineyard on the Hill Gala
On Aug. 2, the Vineyard on the Hill Gala was held at the Meadow Brook Hall Loggia Terrace in connection with the 30th annual Concours d’ Elegance.
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Sea Grille
On Aug. 8, Hour Detroit held an A-List Mixer with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at Sea Grille in West Bloomfield.
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PGA Championship
The 90th PGA Championship was held Aug. 4-10, at Oakland Hills County Club in Bloomfield Hills.
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Catwalk: Couture for a Cause
Join Michigan Design Center on Thursday, October 16 for CATWALK – Couture for a Cause, an exclusive runway fashion show and auction featuring one-of-a-kind couture garments.
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Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
On Aug. 14, a fundraiser for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy was held at the Detroit Opera House in connection with the Woodward Dream Cruise.
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Rub-A-Dub Support Contract
On Aug. 14, ORT America hosted Rub-A-Dub Support Contract at the Franklin Hills Country Club.
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Providence Park Hospital
On Aug. 22, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres at the donor preview party and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating St. John Health’s new Providence Park Hospital, Novi.
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Lexus Dinner Club Cruise
On Aug. 21, Hour Detroit held an exclusive evening with The Lexus Dinner Club, onboard the Infinity Yacht, in Detroit.
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Book Cadillac: Next Chapter
On Aug. 25, Lisa and Bill Ford hosted an evening of cocktails and dinner at the DIA’s famed Rivera Court.
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Champagne Cruise
On Aug.15, guests were invited to a Woodward Dream Cruise preview party at Westborn Market in Berkley. Proceeds benefited Forgotten Harvest.
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Benefit on the Bay
The 15th annual Benefit on the Bay was held on Aug. 22 at The Banquet & Events Center at MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township.
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Contributors: August 2008
Doug Guthrie, Jack Lessenberry, James Yang, Roy Ritchie
