December 2009
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Arts and Entertainment
December 2009.
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Contributors: December 2009
Father Bob McCabe, Eve Silberman, John Roe, Dave Manney.
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Setting the Pace
Whatever the route, and regardless of speed, our only gear is forward. Like sharks, if we stop, we die.
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Saluting WWII Veterans
The men and women who survived the Great Depression and fought in World War II never refer to themselves as “the greatest generation.”
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Candy Cane or Coal?
Santa has made a list and checked it twice. Now here’s his local roster of who’s naughty and who’s nice.
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Heads Up
Experts meditate on licensing yoga teacher-training programs.
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Timely Report
Steven Gray, Time Inc.’s ‘Assignment Detroit’ chief, chats about his experiences.
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Serving the Underserved
Meals delivered to the elderly and disabled also provide food for the soul.
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In the Shadows
Faceless and often forgotten, Detroit’s homeless people pass among us like fleeting silhouettes.
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United Service Organizations
The USO (United Service Organizations) does plenty to make the armed forces as comfortable as possible — particularly around the holidays.
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December Giving
Charitable groups always appreciate donations of money and time. But most organizations also have a wish list of items needed to help keep their offices running and their clients clothed, fed, and warm.
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Gift Guide 2009: Fab for Four
Tailor your holiday shopping to a quartet of style sensibilities: luxurious, practical, classic & modern.
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Major League
Newcomer Quattro scores a four-bagger in style, service, food, and wine.
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A Cut Above
A sharp young chef gives the flavor to Cutting Edge Cuisine
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Chris Gogo & Effie Lambros
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 of someone else’s cooking.
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Union Woodshop and Gim Ling
Chef/proprietor Paul Yan transformed a neighborhood Chinese restaurant with distinctive changes in the menu and an all-new serene, pastel décor.
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On a Roll
These meatballs spice up the menu at Detroit’s Angelina Italian Bistro
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Redcoat Tavern
What? Hamburgers haven’t been available in West Bloomfield Township until now?
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Hob Nobble Gobble 2009
Hob Nobble Gobble celebrated Legends and Lollipops on Nov. 26 at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit.
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Gobble Wobble 2009
The third annual Gobble Wobble was held on Nov. 27 at The Reserve in Birmingham.
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Shop & Champagne ’09
On Dec. 2, the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center hosted Shop & Champagne ’09. The event included the preview of an array of artist creations. Photographs by Agnes Domanska.
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Dancing with Detroit’s Stars 2009
On Dec. 4, the 2009 Detroit Historical Society Ball featured the second annual Dancing with Detroit’s Stars competition.
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Top Docs Gala 2009 Video Recap
On Nov. 10, the fourth annual Advanced Strategies Group Inc./Hour Detroit Top Docs party was held at MOCAD (Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit).
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Academy of the Sacred Heart “The Heart of Christmas” Benefit
On Dec. 4, 2009, Academy of the Sacred Heart hosted its “The Heart of Christmas” benefit in Bloomfield Hills.
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Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Evening at the Movies
The Michigan Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America hosted its 32nd annual Gala Evening at the Movies on Nov. 30 at the Palladium 12 Theater in Birmingham.
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Naughty or Nice at Saks Fifth Avenue at Somerset Collection
On Dec. 7, Sharon Trudell and Sonia Lee hosted Naughty or Nice at Saks Fifth Avenue at Somerset Collection in Troy.
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The Lark
Rack of Lamb “Genghis Khan” Four loin chops of lamb, served with dauphinoise potatoes and glazed carrots.
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Big Rock Chophouse
Rib Eye Steak: Truffle-basted rib eye, paired with royal trumpet mushrooms with red wine shallots and garlic-whipped Yukon gold potatoes.
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Gaucho Brazillian Steakhouse
Costela de Cordeiro / Picanha – Not merely lamb chops, but marinated and roasted to a flamed-crisp outside setting into a moist and tender interior. Picanha, our house specialty, pride of the churrascaria, grilled sirloin carved tableside to expose its full taste.
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Andiamo Restaurant Group
“Free-raised” Veal Rib Chop: The Andiamo house specialty features a char-grilled Strauss free-raised veal rib chop, our signature zip sauce, and seasonal accompaniments.
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Uptown Grille
Land & Sea – Savor a marinated and aged 6-oz. filet, chargrilled with Uptown chop sauce; pan-seared lump crab cake drizzled with a roasted red pepper aioli; sautéed asparagus; and our house scalloped potatoes. — $23
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MGM Grand Spa Open House
MGM Grand Detroit hosted a Spa Open House on Dec. 3 at Immerse.
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Holiday Tea at the Townsend
On Dec. 10, Holiday Tea at The Townsend Hotel was held in Birmingham.
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56th annual White Christmas Ball
The 56th annual White Christmas Ball, Christmas in Sweden “Santa Lucia” was held at The Ritz-Carlton Dearborn on Dec. 11.
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Detroit Athletes Adopting Families and Volunteers of America
Detroit Athletes Adopting Families and Volunteers of America was held at Flairs of Novi on Dec. 15.
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Freeze Frame
An abandoned Detroit home encased in ice is just the tip of the iceberg highlighting abandoned and foreclosed real estate.
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Detroit’s Greatest Generation Premiere Party
On Dec. 13, a VIP preview party was held for the premiere of Detroit’s Greatest Generation at the Fox Theatre in Detroit.