June 2011
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Arts & Entertainment
June 2011
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Contributors: June 2011
Molly Abraham, Patrick Dunn, Michael Byers, Roy Ritchie
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The Call of the Mild
A man I knew once offered this rather caustic visual from his teenage summers spent working at a Michigan resort frequented by wealthy Chicagoans: “The women arrived looking like hags and left as goddesses.” The glowing (and ultimately damaging) effects of rays aside, summer does have the effect of turning back time — or at […]
We’ve Got Mail: June 2011
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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Creativity Runs Wild at the DIA’s ‘It’s a Zoo in Here!’ Exhibit
Noah’s Ark supposedly landed at Mount Ararat, but visitors to an exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts might think it docked at Woodward and Kirby.
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Playlist: 50 Songs for Summer
Stream this summer playlist for free.
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Products: Just Add H2O & SPF
Just add H2O & SPF
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How ShotSpotter and New Technologies Help Police Fight Crime
A high-tech system that tracks where a gunshot is fired appears to be an effective weapon in the fight against crime.
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Q&A: Christos Garkinos, Designer Consignment Business Owner
High-end consignment biz gives designer duds a second life.
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Sock ‘N’ Sole for Father’s Day
On Father’s Day consider giving appropriate accessories to the man who’s always a step ahead.
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An Evening at the Moth StorySLAM at Cliff Bells
Those with interesting tales to tell find a happy ending at the monthly Moth StorySlam.
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Restaurant Review: Steven Lelli’s Inn on the Green
Steven Lelli’s Inn on the Green swings deliciously back in time.
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Appetizer: The Oakland Art Novelty Company
Drinking in the retro atmosphere is half the pleasure at a new Ferndale watering hole that evokes the golden age of cocktails
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Heart Screenings Can Save Young Athletes’ Lives
For young athletes, chest pain or discomfort during activity should be checked out.
Fadi Achour of Zazios & Jessica and Sean McCarthy of Mae’s
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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Best of Detroit 2011
Thousands of readers — the largest number ever — played favorites in online voting for Hour Detroit’s 2011 Best of Detroit list. Check out the 258 winners, and then go play tourist in your own hometown.
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Founder of C.A.N. Art Handworks Aims to Restore An Adopted City
While working to renew the glory of Detroit’s old buildings, metalsmith Carl Nielbock forges together parts of his own missing identity.
Hot Spot: La Dolce Vita
The courtyard here has a European feeling favored by the brunch crowd…
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Olives Mediterranean & Salvatore Scallopini
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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The Bottomless Toy Chest’s second annual Baby Shower
The Bottomless Toy Chest’s second annual Baby Shower for Some Very Special Babies was held in Birmingham May 15.
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Briggs Stadium, 1948
Briggs Stadium (renamed Tiger Stadium in 1961) was the last ballpark in the American League to add night games.
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Olive Oil and Vinegar Tasting Shops Press On
Tasting shops for olive oil and balsamic vinegar proliferate.
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Recipe: Key Lime Panna Cotta
Tangy lime juice provides a jolt of flavor to panna cotta.
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Wine: A Perfect Food Pairing Creates a Lasting Memory
Even after 20 years, the perfect match between a dry gewürztraminer and a stuffed chile is a memory to savor
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Cirque: Detroit Unmasked
On May 21, Cirque: Detroit Unmasked was held at The Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Polish the Jewel Belle Isle Legacy Luncheon
On May 18, the seventh annual Polish the Jewel Belle Isle Legacy Luncheon was held at the Belle Isle Casino on Belle Isle in Detroit.
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Le Pique-Nique
On May 20, Le Pique-Nique was held at the home of Marsha and Jeffrey Miro in Bloomfield Hills.
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The Berman Center for the Performing Arts
On May 23, the grand-opening gala for The Berman Center for the Performing Arts was held in West Bloomfield Township.
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Benefactor party for Sunset at the Zoo
On May 18, a benefactor party for Sunset at the Zoo was held at the home of Lois and Gail Warden in Grosse Pointe.
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Robot Garage
The grand opening of the Robot Garage was held May 20 in Birmingham.
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Celebrating Women
Vista Maria held its 12th annual Celebrating Women event May 5 at the campus in Warren.
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The College for Creative Studies Annual Student Exhibition
The College for Creative Studies annual student exhibition was held May 13 at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit.
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Art for God’s Sake
On May 13, Art for God’s Sake was held at St. Anastasia Church in Troy.
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Farewell to Dr. Death
One reporter’s thoughts on the legacy of Jack Kevorkian.
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Bravo Bravo!
Bravo Bravo! was held June 3 at the Detroit Opera House.
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51st annual Guild Dinner
On June 8, St. John Hospital and Medical Center held its 51st annual Guild Dinner at Penna’s of Sterling Heights.
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New Allegations Emerge in Year-Old Royal Oak Shooting Death
A lawsuit suggests a money motive in Gary Harmon Lupiloff killing.
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On Housing, Don’t Believe the Doom
Non-distressed properties sold by voluntary sellers have started to stabilize. That’s a sign that the worse could be over, Ajay Rajadhyaksha, the co-head of U.S. fixed income strategy at Barclays Capital, said in a research note on Friday.
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Gemmayze Lebanese Kitchen and Lounge
On June 8, the grand opening for Gemmayze Lebanese Kitchen and Lounge was held in Royal Oak.
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The Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital’s 25th annual Golf Classic
The Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital’s 25th annual Golf Classic and reception was held June 6 in Grosse Ile.
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Gala honoring Alfred Taubman
On June 9, the gala honoring Alfred Taubman and his philanthropic legacy was held at the A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building in Ann Arbor.
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5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
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Does Moving Up Make Sense?
These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, it’s a sign that you may be ready to move.
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7 Reasons to Own Your Home
7 Reasons to Own Your Home
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Short Sales Tips for Sellers
If you’re thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale.
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International Visitors Council of Metropolitan Detroit
On June 10, the International Visitors Council of Metropolitan Detroit honored Michigan Supreme Court Justices (past and present) at The Grosse Pointe Club.
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House Affordability in U.S. Rises to Record Levels, Tight Financing Still Constrains Sales
According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) report released this week, nationwide housing affordability during the first quarter of 2011 rose to its highest level in the more than 20 years it has been measured.
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The Garden Party
The Garden Party Foundation hosted The Garden Party at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills June 12.
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Sunset at the Zoo
Sunset at the Zoo was held on June 18 at The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak.
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The Purple Rose
On June 12, a fundraiser for The Purple Rose Theatre was held at the home of Kathleen and Jeff Daniels in Chelsea.
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Dining with the Masters
Dining with the Masters was held June 6 at The Henry in Dearborn.
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The third annual Detroit Jazz Cruise Fest
The third annual Detroit Jazz Cruise Fest Cruise was held June 15 on the Ovation Yacht in Detroit.
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The 30th annual Capuchin Souper Summer Celebration
On June 18, the 30th annual Capuchin Souper Summer Celebration was held at Comerica Park in Detroit.
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More Garden Party Cocktail Recipes
Dave Kwiatkowski, of the Sugar House Bar, mixes a Pimm’s Extraordinaire and Basil Gin Smash.
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Best of Detroit
On June 24, Hour Detroit’s sixth Best of Detroit party was held at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.
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Hall & Hunter Realtors Welcomes Carolyn Bowen-Keating as President of Relocation Services
BIRMINGHAM – Hall & Hunter is pleased to announce that Carolyn Bowen-Keating has been named President of Relocation Services. Carolyn comes to Hall & Hunter from Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel, where she was responsible for relocation business operations, including business development, profit & loss, budgeting, client relations, supplier management and customer service for more than 86 third party companies.
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Best of Detroit
On June 24, Hour Detroit’s sixth Best of Detroit party was held at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.
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Best of Detroit
On June 24, Hour Detroit’s sixth Best of Detroit party was held at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.
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Experts Agree Prices Have Bottomed Out and Will Stay There
A significant majority of the 108 economists and experts participating in MacroMarkets’ June Price Home Expectations panel believe that the bottom for home prices arrived in the first quarter or will arrive sometime before year-end.
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Eyes On Design
On June 19, Eyes On Design hosted an Automotive Design Exhibition at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores.
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Henry Ford Health System
On June 22, the Henry Ford Health System hosted a donor recognition event at their Detroit campus.
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Mack & Third: A Call to Service
On June 21, Mack & Third: A Call to Service pre-event and donor reception was held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.
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Hour Detroit Magazine’s Best Of Detroit Party 2011 Recap Video
On June 24th, Hour Detroit’s annual Best of Detroit Party was held at Motor City Casino. The event showcased 2011 Best of Detroit winners, including entertainment by Mayer Hawthorne & The County, Killer Flamingos, and DJ Powderblu. Guests were treated to delicacies from 30 of the area’s best restaurants. Proceeds from the evening benefited the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.