May 2009
Arts & Entertainment
May 2009
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Contributors: May 2009
Janet Macunovich, Roy Ritchie, Gabrielle Poshadlo, Craig LaRotonda
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Places in the Sun
This year, especially, the early warm breezes may have the reviving effect of smelling salts — leaving us gulping and gasping with a sudden return to life.
We’ve Got Mail… May 2009
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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Zooming In
Native Detroiter and Mazda honcho Jim O’Sullivan gets feted as Auto Exec of the Year.
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Outward Bound
Outward Bound, an oil on canvas by American artist Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), originally appeared as a story illustration for Ladies’ Home Journal in October 1927.
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Suspended Animation
Aerial yoga provides a lift for those looking for a twist on their exercise regimen.
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Casting Call
Incentives are luring moviemakers here, creating jobs, diversifying the economy, and giving Michigan a starring role. But critics say that the state may actually be getting short-changed.
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Happy Rails
Vice President Joe Biden, who loves to ride the rails, has made himself point man to revive U.S. passenger-train service.
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Health Links
“Biomechanics” is the buzzword, but it’s really about physical conditioning and preventive maintenance — making sure bodies work as efficiently as possible to reduce the likelihood of injury and/or pain in a sport where the average male golfer swings at 90 mph and the average female golfer, 65.
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Making A Splash
Detroit Pistons Automation dancer Chelsey Buhler models summer syles from local shops.
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Message in a Bottle
Say ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ with a new scent that delivers affectionate thoughts with each gentle summer breeze.
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Open Season
Convertibles can make a mere car ride feel like a vacation. Here’s a sampling of what’s new and interesting among dozens of drop-tops available.
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A-List: May 2009
Best bets for May include Zzang! candy bars, green fashion, SPF powders, and the “anti-shoe”.
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Hot Wheels
One day in 1893, the man destined to become the world’s most famous automaker brought home what countless enthusiasts were touting as the perfect mode of personal locomotion: a bicycle.
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Summer on Sale
On May 17, Detroit’s Eastern Market will be awash in a vibrant 15-acre display of annuals, perennials, shrubbery, and hanging baskets.
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A Toast to Roast
There are some glitches, but the downtown spot in the Westin Book Cadillac shows promise.
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French Élan
The charming Le Petit Zinc café is a welcome slice of Paris in the heart of Detroit.
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Annabel Cohen and Phillip Cooley
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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Mind Body & Spirits and The Fly Trap
An on-site greenhouse is one of the many nods to environmentally sound practices at this downtown Rochester spot.
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Get Stuffed
Ayse Uras whips up a tasty Turkish treat from her homeland.
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Café Via
Birmingham’s new destination restaurant has the feeling of a small European inn, with its wood-lavished 65-seat interior and canopied courtyard patio that includes a fireplace.
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Tasteful Settings
Ron Rea has designed some of metro Detroit’s best-known restaurants. But he says décor takes a back seat to food and service.
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The Grande Ballroom
No one even remotely familiar with Detroit’s musical history can dismiss the importance of The Grande Ballroom, a virtual temple of rock ’n’ roll.
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A-List Mixer at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
On April 28, Hour Detroit held an A-List mixer at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms.
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Saks Fifth Avenue Top Trends Fashion Show
On April 29, Saks Fifth Avenue at Somerset Collection, Troy, staged its Top Trends Fashion Show to benefit Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit.
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Teacups and Toys Jack & Jill Book Signing
On April 30, Teacups and Toys in Birmingham held a private party with Linda Solomon, illustrator of Jack & Jill: The Miracle Dog With A Happy Tail to Tell.
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The Fifth Annual Dossin Great Lakes Museum Gala
On May 1, the Fifth Annual Dossin Great Lakes Museum Gala was held at the museum in Detroit.
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You’re Up Charity Gala
On May 2, the You’re Up charity gala was held at the Grille at the Book Cadillac, Detroit.
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Under the Big Top Fundraiser
On May 2, Under the Big Top, the annual fundraiser for Detroit Country Day school, was held at the Middle School’s Cooper Gymnasium.
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Naeem Khan Fall 2009 Collection at Saks Fifth Avenue
On May 7, Naeem Khan, along with Saks Fifth Avenue, presented the designer’s Fall 2009 collection at Oakland Hills Country Club.
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HAVEN Promenade of Hope
On May 7, HAVEN presented Promenade of Hope at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester.
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MOCAD Fourth-annual A Souk
On May 8, MOCAD held its fourth-annual “A Souk” Grand Bazaar.
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Furniture Bank’s Chair Affair
On May 9, the Furniture Bank held it’s 14th Chair Affair in Pontiac.
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DMC Sinai-Grace Affair of the Heart
On May 9, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital held Affair of the Heart at the Detroit Fish Market. ergency Department.
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Parisian Queen for a Day Fashion Show
On May 9, Parisian at The Mall at Partridge Creek hosted a fashion show for the non-profit organization Queen for a Day.
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Korks for Kidz
On May 8, Korks for Kidz was held at The Reserve in Birmingham. Proceeds benefited the Rotary Club of Kalookan City, Philippines Rotary, Orchards Children’s Services, and Childhelp.
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Rock Stars’ Cars & Guitars 2
On May 14, a preview party was held for the all-new Rock Stars’ Cars & Guitars 2 exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn.
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ALIVE ’09
On May 14, the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan presented ALIVE ’09 at the Detroit Science Center.
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27th Annual Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Dinner
On May 16, the 27th annual Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s dinner was held at Ford Field in Detroit.
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International Visitors Council of Metropolitan Detroit 2009 Gala
On May 15, the International Visitors Council of Metropolitan Detroit (IVC) held its 2009 gala, which celebrated the 37th anniversary of the organization.
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Sunset at the Zoo Benefactor Party
On May 19, a party was held at the Bloomfield Hills home of Bobbi and Stephen Polk for those who purchased benefactor tickets for the Sunset at the Zoo fundraiser.
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Polish the Jewel Legacy Luncheon
The Belle Isle Women’s Committee (BIWC) held its fifth-annual Polish the Jewel Legacy Luncheon on May 20 at the Casino on Belle Isle.
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Crème de la Crème Fashion Show
On May 22 at the Detroit Athletic Club, Crème de la Crème premiered the Carrie gown from Sex and the City, the movie, along with fashions by Detroit-based and/or Detroit native designers, including Katerina Bocci, Cynthia La Maide, Kate Bennett, and Nicole LaFave.
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Saks and Etro Benefit for Heinz C. Prechter
On May 21, Saks Fifth Avenue and Etro hosted a benefit for the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Fund.
