May 2013
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Memorable Field Trips
Memory is a fickle thing. There are times I can’t remember what I did yesterday. Other times, I’ll experience a total recall of details from a long-ago meal…
We’ve Got Mail…
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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George Pierrot, 1965
The Way It Was
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Contributors: May 2013
Julie Edgar, Wensdy Von Buskirk, Jason Walton, Annabel Cohen
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‘Otterly’ Aquatic
This mom’s a natural at giving swimming lessons.
Cravings: Andiamo Riverfront and Local Kitchen & Bar
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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Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s Catering Arm Offers Fancier Fare
Capuchin Soup Kitchen offers fancier fare for outside events.
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Recipe: Italian-style Sea Bass
Volare’s Chef Grossi serves up an Italian-style sea bass.
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Maccabees at Midtown & Red Crown
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Restaurant Review: Birmingham’s Phoenicia
A freshened-up Phoenicia still sets the standard for upscale Middle Eastern fare.
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Crafting ‘Greener’ Brews
Michigan’s beer-making industry is no stranger to
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Wine: Chilling Out
Even red wines can benefit from refrigeration.
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Local Kitchen & Bar
HOT SPOT: LOCAL KITCHEN & BAR // The indoor/outdoor patio at Rick Halberg’s new downtown Ferndale eatery suits both outdoorsy types and those who prefer to be a little closer to a wood-burning fireplace on chilly nights. Add to that its interesting food (fried green tomatoes and pot pie du jour) and drink (bubbly on […]
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Big Plans: When Erie Canal Envy Got Michigan Digging
The abandoned Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal project could have changed the face of Michigan.
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Upscale Resale: ‘The Dukes of Melrose’
Detroit native Christos Garkinos is TV’s ‘Robin Hood of Fashion.’
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Sean Forbes’ ‘Deaf’ Jam
A loss of hearing hasn’t stopped Sean Forbes from launching a rap career.
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Home Décor: Old & New
Local furniture emporiums and antique centers/auction houses offer inspired design ideas from the past and present.
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A-List: Wet Goods
Water-inspired products — from South Pacific-hued makeup to a custom-made succulent garden.
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Ebb & Flow: Demystifying Drinking Water
Is the glass half empty or half full? It depends on what kind of drinking water is inside.
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Wings Over Michigan
Former Girl Scout’s memoir recalls Detroit’s postwar heyday as a small airport hotbed.
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Rooms with a View
Lighthouse-keeper programs a win-win for nautical fans and the historic landmarks they love.
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Don’t Fear the Fish
Michigan’s abundance of fresh water yields a bounty of choices — for recreation and eating.
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Paddle ‘Strait’
Kayaking the Detroit River.
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Rogers City Renaissance
Foodies and art lovers are taking notice of this surprisingly vibrant Lake Huron port city.
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Arts & Entertainment
Art The Anton Art Center • Macomb Community College Workforce and Continuing Education Show. April 21-May 11. • Portrait Show, an open-call exhibition. 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens; 586-469-8666; theartcenter.org. Cass Café The latest paintings by artist Gary Mayer on display in a solo exhibition titled Nature Unrepentant. Through May 25. Cass […]
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25th Annual Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence
Honoring exemplary nurses & nursing care since 1988.
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Navigating the Uncertainty of Divorce
Divorce is not something anyone enters into lightly. But once the certainty is there, it’s time to formulate a plan. People often seek advice from friends, family, and neighbors — which is fine — but seeking an attorney’s advice early in the process is best.
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Moms Love Michigan Wine
Looking for a special Mother’s Day gift?
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Michigan Travel: Great Escapes
From kayaking along the Detroit River to bellying up to the bar in an Upper Peninsula brewpub, traveling in Michigan is a year-round love affair.
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Smitten With the Mitten
We love our Michigan vacations, but thanks to the Pure Michigan campaign and a thawing economy,a growing number of out-of-state visitors are joining the crowd.
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Michigan’s Newest Wine Trail Offers Great Variety
As warmer weather makes its way along the west coast of Michigan, wineries are gearing up for a bustling wine-touring season.
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Ripples of Hope 2013
On April 25, City Year Detroit held its annual gala, “Ripples of Hope,” in which they honored Peter Karmanos Jr. with the Idealist in Action Award and raised funds for the organization.
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Draft Night 2013
On April 25, The South Oakland YMCA and the NFL Alumni Association partnered for their annual Draft Night at Emagine Theater in Royal Oak to raise funds for the organizations.
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Michigan Modernism Preview Party
On April 26, the Detroit Area Art Deco Society opened the 20th Annual Michigan Modernism Exposition with a preview party that benefited the DAADS scholarship fund.
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Catholic Charities Spring Gala 2013
On April 27, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan held its spring gala at the San Marino Club. The yearly event raises funds for the various causes of the organization.
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Shades of Pink Zoo Walk 2013
On April 27, the annual Shades of Pink zoo walk raised funds for this organization, which helps supports those who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Celebrating with the Junior League of Birmingham
On April 27, the Junior League of Birmingham celebrated 60 years with a charitable dinner at Oakland Hills Country Club.
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Grosse Pointe Foundation Dinner 2013
On April 27, The Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education held its annual charitable dinner to benefit the foundation’s mission of empowering students to achieve their highest potential.
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Forgotten Harvest Comedy Night 2013
On April 27, Forgotten Harvest held its annual Comedy Night at Detroit Opera House to benefit the organization’s efforts to combat hunger across Metro Detroit.
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In Support of Kenya Relief
On April 27, Detroit medical professionals held a benefit dinner for Kenya Relief, an Alabama-based non-profit that sends doctors and nurses to Kenya year-round to perform critical medical services.
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Bow Wow Brunch 2013
On April 28, The Michigan Humane Society held its 24th Annual Bow Wow Brunch at the Dearborn Inn to raise funds for its continuing mission in helping the plight of homeless animals.
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Boys and Girls Club Spring Luncheon 2013
On April 30, the Boys and Girls Club held its annual spring luncheon at The Townsend to raise funds for the services the organization provides to boys and girls across Metro Detroit.
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Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, and Friends Patron Party
On May 2, Saks Fifth Avenue held a special patron party to benefit the Francee and Benson Ford Jr. Breast Care and Wellness Center at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.
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Art for God’s Sake 2013
On May 3, Art for God’s Sake held its opening gala at St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church in Troy. The juried art show benefits various ministries and the artists.
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Macomb Foundation ATHENA Awards Luncheon
On May 3, the Macomb Foundation hosted its annual ATHENA Awards luncheon, which honors people who actively assist women in realizing their full leadership potential.
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Mike Kelley Comes Home to MOCAD
Mobile Homestead, a mobile home art exhibit by the late Detroit artist Mike Kelley, has a new address on Woodward Avenue.
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ALIVE 2013
On May 3, the Michigan Design Center sponsored the 10th Annual ALIVE event, raising funds for the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan.
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Mark Kurlyandchik Discusses Drinking Water on ‘Stateside with Cynthia Canty’
Hour Detroit Senior Editor Mark Kurlyandchik demystifies drinking water and discusses his article, “Ebb & Flow,” on Michigan Radio.
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Taste of the Lions 2013
On May 7, The Detroit Lions held its inaugural “Taste of the Lions,” a benefit to raise money for the Eastern Market and the fight against Detroit’s food access crisis.
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Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America Benefit 2013
On May 9, Saks Fifth Avenue sponsored a luncheon and fashion show at Oakland Hills Country Club to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America Michigan Chapter.
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Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence 2013
On May 9, Oakland University’s School of Nursing honored area nurses with the Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence. Funds raised from the event benefit the school’s scholarship fund.
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Belinda Sue Fund 2013 Gala
The Belinda Sue Fund held its 2nd Annual Gala on May 10 at The Henry, raising money for ovarian cancer research, and in memory of Belinda Sue Nantais.
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Planned Parenthood 19th Annual Luncheon
On May 9, Planned Parenthood of Mid and South Michigan held its 19th Annual Fundraising Luncheon at the Troy Marriott, featuring Eve Ensler, creator of The Vagina Monologues.
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Michigan Science Center Gala 2013
On May 10, The Michigan Science Center held its annual gala to raise funds for the center’s new endeavor in the heart of Detroit.
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Party at the Port 2013
On May 10, local bridal businesses held the inaugural Party at the Port, slated to be an annual charitable event. This year’s benefactor, Wish Upon a Wedding, grants free wedding services to couples facing terminal illnesses.
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Sacred Chants with Snatum Kaur
New Age artist Snatum Kaur presented a special concert of spiritual chants on Mother’s Day at Seaholm High School in Birmingham. The concert was sponsored by Karma Yoga Studio in Bloomfield Hills.
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Girl Scouts Cookie Gala 2013
On March 27, the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan held their annual cookie gala at DTE Energy headquarters, raising nearly $85,000 and awarding honors for leadership and community service.
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Aromatic Michigan Pinot Blanc: Summer’s Sublime Wine
Pinot Blanc has been rooting itself in Michigan soils since at least the mid-1990s.
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Gilda’s Big Night Out
On May 16, Gilda’s Big Night Out was held at the Max Fisher Music Center. The annual gala raises funds for Gilda’s Club, which provides free social and emotional support to people with cancer.
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Work of Art’s Spring Kickoff
On May 16, The Work of Art celebrated its inaugural year of grant giving with a private fundraising party at the Scavolini showroom in Birmingham.
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Gurhan for the DIA
On May 17, international award-winning jewelry designer Gurhan held a special trunk show at Tapper’s in West Bloomfield, with a portion of sales benefiting the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Pour Les Enfants Luncheon 2013
On May 17, Christ Child Society of Detroit held its annual fundraiser, “Pour Les Enfants,” with a luncheon at Pine Lake Country Club to benefit the organization.
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Charlotte’s Wings Benefit 2013
On May 17, Charlotte’s Wings held its 6th Annual Benefit at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester. The organization is dedicated to providing books to ailing children throughout Michigan.
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Dossin Gala Grand Re-Opening 2013
On May 17, The Dossin Great Lakes Museum held its grand re-opening gala with Great Lakes-inspired cocktails, cuisine, and entertainment.
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Savour the Journey 2013
On May 18, The “Savour the Journey” fundraiser took place at the Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel to benefit the Arbor Hospice Foundation.
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Lift:Detroit Black Tie Gala 2013
On May 18, Lift:Detroit held its second annual gala at the Detroit Historical Museum to benefit Cascading Krystals, an organization supporting the academic success of disabled students in Detroit.
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Lincoln Day Dinner 2013
On May 21, the 124th Annual Oakland County Lincoln Day Dinner was held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, with Donald Trump as the keynote speaker.
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Sunset at the Zoo Benefactor Party
On May 22, Ashley and KC Crain hosted the annual Sunset at the Zoo benefactor party. Sunset at the Zoo will take place on June 14, a benefit to support the Detroit Zoo.
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Rodriguez to Headline Traverse City Wine & Art Festival
After performing self-written music for almost five decades in local pubs in Detroit, the practically unknown Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has become an overnight superstar and global phenomenon.
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JARC’s SpringElation 2013
On May 22, JARC, an organization serving people with disabilities, held its annual SpringElation at the Detroit Zoo to benefit its missions.
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4th Annual Frame Your Face by The Art of Giving
On May 23, The Art of Giving held its 4th Annual Frame Your Face benefit at Scavolini in Birmingham. This year’s benefactor was the Rhonda Walker Foundation.
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City Year Benefit at Campus Martius 2013
On May 23, City Year Detroit and its 101 corps team members were honored for their work with a benefit and celebration at Fountain Bistro at Campus Martius.
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Antiques Roadshow Pre-Glow 2013
Generous supporters of Detroit Public TV were invited to a special pre-glow reception on May 30 at the Detroit Historical Museum to celebrate the return of the classic public television program Antiques Roadshow to Detroit.