May 2011
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Contributors: May 2011
Roy Ritchie, David Lewinski, Jim McFarlin, Taryn Bickley
We’ve Got Mail: May 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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Framing the Big Picture
A journalist I once knew liked to regularly voice her disdain for the city where she found her Ivy League-educated self feeling stranded like a slugger relegated to the minor league. “There’s only one classical radio station here,” she was heard lamenting on one occasion. Weaning ourselves from our addiction to “big” is a detox […]
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Old City Hall’s floral clock, 1957
In an earlier era, floral clocks were all the rage; there was one at the entrance to Water Works Park on East Jefferson as well. It became such a popular Detroit symbol that it appeared on postcards.
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Arts & Entertainment
May 2011
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Michigan Wine Country Magazine
Michigan Wine Country is a must-have yearly magazine that delivers the scoop on what’s new in wine country. It’s Michigan’s official wine and touring guide, brought to you by the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council. Released in parallel with spring wine releases and April’s celebratory Michigan Wine Month, the magazine is chock full of […]
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Michigan Wine and Chocolate
Travel along any wine trail in Michigan, and you’ll find another pinnacle of pairings: wine and chocolate. The cacao bean may derive from along the equator, yet the artistry of handcrafted chocolates is found copiously here in Michigan. Here’s the dish on Michigan wine and chocolate pairings. Northwest Michigan: Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau Peninsula […]
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Laura Bush is ‘Suite’ on Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel
Laura Bush is added to the hotel’s array of elegant rooms dedicated to first ladies.
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Saginaw Museum Hosts ‘Art in Architecture’
An exhibit at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum salutes the art of crafts in the world of architecture.
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Q&A: Jack Dempsey, Author of ‘Michigan and the Civil War’
A new book salutes the valor and sacrifice of Michigan fighters during the War Between the States
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Profile: Author, Humanitarian, and Pulitzer Prize Winner Sheri Fink
Dr. Sheri Fink uses her medical training as a source in her reporting from around the globe.
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Comic Crusader Bill Cosby Comes to Detroit
Bill Cosby is on the phone, dropping F-bombs like a drunken rap star…
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Products: Everything’s Coming Up Roses for Mom
Products: Everything’s Coming Up Roses for Mom
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Restaurant Review: Jumps
From breakfast to dinner, Jumps in Grosse Pointe Farms ascends to a lofty level.
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Appetizer: Drought Juice
Young siblings pool their talent and start a refreshing, healthful oasis at the Eastern Market called Drought Juice.
Michael Versaci of Miguel’s Cantina & Kara Bongiovanni Faris of Luxe Bar & Grill
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.
Hot Spot: PJ’s Lager House
The venerable Corktown hangout got a new lease on life when it was bought by PJ Ryder.
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Mario’s & Sze-Chuan
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Recipe: Jumbo Soft-Shell Crabs
Asian condiment adds a spicy kick to jumbo soft-shell crabs.
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Wine: Catering to Younger Consumers
Restaurants can attract younger diners and still make money by adding variety and subtracting markups.
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Book Excerpt: ‘The Feast Nearby’
In an excerpt from her new book, Robin Mather extols the virtues of Michigan-grown food in general and a bounty of plump raspberries in particular. (WITH RECIPE)
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Boyne City’s National Morel Mushroom Festival
If Boyne City morel-mushroom hunters of the past five decades can tell us anything, it’s that these meaty morsels are as prized as any nugget of gold.
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A Look Inside The Willits Luxury Condominiums in Birmingham
Living above the store, once a practical choice for independent merchants and new immigrants, is also a Manhattan-style option for luxury living.
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Robot Supply and Repair Shop Lures Kids Into Writing
A robot shop in Ann Arbor is a draw for curious kids. But its true mission is creative, not mechanical.
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Racquet Up Detroit: Kids’ Squash Program with a Side of Academics
last year, Derek Aguirre walked out of Harvard University with a freshly printed master’s degree in hand. Full of ambition and eager to make a difference in the world, he began his chosen career — behind the wheel of a newly refurbished school bus.
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David Meister Dishes Fashion Advice
In town from Los Angeles for the annual Crohn’s & Colitis fashion show and fundraiser at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, fashion designer David Meister paused to talk with Hour Detroit at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Somerset Collection.
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19th annual Commitment for a Cure Gala
The American Diabetes Association’s 19th annual Commitment for a Cure Gala was held at the MGM Grand Detroit.
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The 29th Annual Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Dinner
The 29th annual Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute dinner was held April 30 at the General Motors Heritage Center in Sterling Heights.
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Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, and Friends
On April 28, Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, and Friends held its patron party at Saks Fifth Avenue, Somerset Collection, Troy.
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The annual Queen for a Day Fashion Show
The annual Queen for a Day Fashion Show was held May 1 at Parisian at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township.
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Planned Parenthood Mid and South Michigan tribute luncheon
On April 26, the Planned Parenthood Mid and South Michigan tribute luncheon was held at the Troy Marriott.
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The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Saks Fifth Avenue hosted the fourth annual fundraiser fashion show
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Saks Fifth Avenue hosted the fourth annual fundraiser fashion show and luncheon May 5 at Oakland Hills County Club in Bloomfield Township.
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2011 Kentucky Derby at Bloomfield Open Hunt
On May 7, Project Hope celebrated the pageantry of the 2011 Kentucky Derby at Bloomfield Open Hunt in Bloomfield Hills.
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Splendorous Spring Wine Releases Uncorked
Rumblings of high-quality 2010 wines reached a crescendo well before spring this year. So, with much anticipation, we looked forward to tasting the new vintage, boldly touted as “exceptional” from a number of winemakers throughout Michigan’s wine grape growing regions. We recently experienced the 2010 vintage, as well as a few newly released mature wines. […]
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Northern Lights exhibition
The Detroit Artists Market hosted an opening reception for the Northern Lights exhibition April 29 at the gallery in Midtown Detroit.
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Home Is Where the Heart Is at
On May 12, Haven’s Promenade of Hope celebrated Home Is Where the Heart Is at Art Van Furniture in Royal Oak.
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ALIVE 2011
ALIVE 2011 was held May 6 at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.
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Emagine Royal Oak and Star Lanes
Variety The Children’s Charity hosted a charity grand opening for Emagine Royal Oak and Star Lanes.
