November 2012
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Contributors: November 2012
Jack Lessenberry, Chuck Bennett, Greg Upshur
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Keeping Up Appearances
The one outfit we all wear is ever-present: our outer shell of gender, features, skin, and ethnicity/race — with an evolving overcoat of age.
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Letters from Readers: November 2012
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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Shop Hour November 2012
SHOP Hour Special Advertising Section
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Choice Voice: Seven Questions with Jonas Hacker
Jonas Hacker has something to sing about in his solo recital for the Cranbrook Music Guild.
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Missing-pet Alert Services Offer Hope
Two popular missing-pet alert providers help area residents.
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Indian Village Resident Offers Detroit Celebrity Home Tour
A Hollywood-style tour of the homes of Detroit celebrities.
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November is National Novel Writing Month
National Novel Writing Month invites participants to complete a 50,000-word story from scratch during the month of November.
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Book: ‘The Boy Governor’
Don Faber chronicles the life – and death – of Stevens T. Mason, the 19-year-old Secretary of the Michigan Territory
An Online Guide to Locally Owned Bookstores
The online world isn’t always the bane of local retail.
Henry Ford West Bloomfield’s Greenhouse Feeds Patients
Henry Ford West Bloomfield is embracing the local-food movement.
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Charles Bonnet Syndrome Sufferers See Visions
Charles Bonnet Syndrome is a little-known condition in which
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Holiday Events Abound in November
In the late-autumn darkness, even traffic lights begin to look festive, and events around town do their best to brighten moods.
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Erin Cummings’ Charity Provides Warmth for Detroiters
Actress Erin Cummings is still giving a helping hand to Mittens for Detroit, a charity she founded that provides warmth for the needy.
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Q&A: Checking In With Detroit Mayor Dave Bing
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing sits down to talk about the consent agreement, rapid transit, re-election plans, the city’s financial woes, his rocky relationship with the city council, and what he does to unwind.
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It’s Time for Cashmere
It’s time to stock up on
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A-List: Best Bets for November
IRONWOOD, MICHIGAN’S WESTERNMOST CITY, knows a bit about how to keep snug and warm. So it makes sense that the Upper Peninsula community is home to Stormy Kromer gear. Among the woolen goods with the Stormy label are the fashionable (in a charmingly nerdy way) caps for men and women. Sturdy construction features a six-panel […]
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Restaurant Review: The Sardine Room
The Sardine Room in Plymouth has a menu crammed with inventive dishes, from seafood to bone marrow and country ham.
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Sugical or Nonsurgical?
Most choices are easy to make, but when you’re looking for a treatment to “turn back the clock” or to give you a more attractive appearance, the number of cosmetic options can be daunting.
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Pain Is Not Child’s Play
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes. The refrain of that children’s song could just as easily refer to many places where adults feel pain. Migraines, rotator cuff injuries, knee tendon ruptures, and plantar fasciitis are only a few of the pains that can be present in our head, shoulders, knees, and toes.
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Love & Buttercream Pastry Shop Opens in Royal Oak
Pastry chef Brooke Wilson whips
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Local Pie Makers Offer Variety of Fillings
Area bakers offer alternative fillings for holiday pastry.
Emmele Herrod of One-Eyed Betty’s & Ocean Prime’s Matt Strabbing
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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Local Kitchen & Bar and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Recipe: Lamb Tagine
A popular meal at Anita’s Kitchen in Ferndale, this hot dish for cool nights hits the spot.
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Wine: Color Additive Mega-Purple is a Shade Off
Mega-Purple pumps up the color of reds, but its effect on flavor, mouthfeel — and teeth and lips — is more than a shade off.
The Sardine Room
HOT SPOT: THE SARDINE ROOM // Downtown Plymouth’s newest restaurant — a collaboration among Frank and Maureen Yaquinto, their sons Ryan and Frankie, daughter Julia, and a talented staff — makes the Yaquinto restaurant empire a trio. It’s right next door to their long-standing Compari’s on the Park and Fiamma Grille, overlooking Kellogg Park in […]
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The 10 Best Dressed Metro Detroiters of 2012
Stylish men and women share their thoughts on how to wear it well
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Richard Nixon at Detroit’s Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel, 1960
THE WAY IT WAS
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Stuffing Preparations for Specialty Diets from Bill Ford Jr.’s Chef
In the cozy confines of his farmhouse kitchen, ‘Mustang Chef’ Greg Upshur prepares a smorgasbord of Thanksgiving stuffings for a variety of tastes.
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Arts & Entertainment
Art Ariana Gallery Ariana Gallery: Whimsical animal-themed jewelry designs by Link Wachler, figurative ceramic sculptures by Pamela Day, paintings by Jack Kevorkian, graffiti art by Sinister, and repurposed sculptures by Ronald Stawisz are on display. 119 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-546-8810, arianagallery.com; arianagallery.com. Artcite • A is for… is Amin Rehman’s […]
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Leader Dogs for the Blind
Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, a certified public accounting firm, held a social learning experience on October 30 for those who might benefit from leader dogs for the blind.
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Art Van Wonderland Lighting Ceremony
On November 1, media from across metro Detroit got a sneak peak at Art Van Wonderland, a holiday destination at Art Van Furniture in Warren.
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Maple Theatre Grand Reopening
The Maple Theatre held its grand reopening on November 1, and all proceeds from the event went to benefit Variety, a children’s charity.
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Dedication to Education and Arts Day
Imperial on Woodward celebrated the day of the DEAD on November 1, auctioning off local art work and donating a portion of sales to Roosevelt Primary School in Ferndale and the Eagles Pledges scholarship fund.
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VIP Pancake Breakfast
On November 2, The Parade Company held its annual VIP Pancake Breakfast to kick off the holiday season in Detroit.
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Go Red for Women Premier Party
On November 2, the American Heart Association held its Go Red for Women Premier Party to kick off its fundraising season.
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It’s a Wonderful Life Gala
On November 2, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan Foundation held its annual fundraising gala, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn.
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Cranbrook Art Museum Benefit
On November 3, The Cranbrook Art Museum held its annual fundraiser, “New (and Then) Again,” during which patrons dined among the museum’s newly restored galleries.
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Chocolate Jubilee in the D
On November 3, the Alzheimer’s Association held its “Chocolate Jubilee in the D” at the MGM Grand Hotel to benefit the organization’s goal of eliminating the disease.
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Rugiero Casino Royale
The Rugiero family held its annual fundraiser, “Casino Royale,” on November 3 at the Italian American Club of Livonia to raise funds for the University of Michigan Diabetes Center.
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Dancing with the Doctors
The McLaren Riley Foundation, which works to ensure healthcare for all, held its fundraiser, “Dancing with the Doctors,” on November 3 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
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Crittenton Hospital Gourmet Gala
On November 4, Crittenton Hospital held its annual fundraising Gourmet Gala at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester.
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Links Wintery Wonderland Gala
The Renaissance Chapter of the Links, the distinguished African American women’s association dedicated to community service, held their holiday gala on November 4 at Art Van’s Wonderland.
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E’Rootha Evening of the Arts
On November 8, E’Rootha, the Chaldean Assyrian Syriac Youth Union, hosted its 4th annual Evening of the Arts to promote cultural awareness and preservation of the arts.
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Cheers for Children Charity Gala
On November 9, Cheers for Children held its charity gala at the Detroit Athletic Club to benefit summer therapy programs for kids with special needs.
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GAL Night Out
The Give Art Love Collective from the Rust Belt Market held a Girl’s Night Out on November 9 in Ferndale to support Vista Maria, which provides support to vulnerable youth in Metro Detroit.
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Macomb Habitat for Humanity Gala
Macomb Habitat for Humanity celebrated another year of service with its Red Carpet Affair on November 9.
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Faberge Gala Celebration
On November 10, The Detroit Institute of Arts threw a gala fundraiser celebrating its current special exhibition, “Faberge: the Rise and Fall.”
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Botsford Autumn Gala 2012
The Botsford Autumn Gala was held on November 10 at the MGM Grand in support of Botsford Hospital.
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Yoga Moves MS Fundraiser
On November 10, a fundraiser was held for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and local yoga studio Yoga Moves, both of which support therapeutic yoga for those dealing with MS.
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Lighting the Way for the Holidays
On November 11, Lighthouse of Oakland County, an organization providing services to low-income families, hosted Lighting the Way for the Holidays at Bank of America’s corporate office in Troy.
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Heidelberg Fundraiser
On November 15, supporters gathered to raise money for the Heidelberg Project in Detroit.
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Junior League of Birmingham 60th Anniversary
On November 15, the Junior League of Birmingham kicked off its fundraising season with its 60th Anniversary Celebration at Zazios.
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Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed 2012
On November 15, Hour Detroit celebrated its 2012 Best Dressed List during a charitable bash at Art Van Wonderland in Warren.
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Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed 2012 Part 2
On November 15, Hour Detroit celebrated its 2012 Best Dressed List during a charitable bash at Art Van Wonderland in Warren.
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Cranbrook Holiday Tables
Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary celebrated its 37th Holiday Tables fundraiser event on November 15 with a special preview tea.
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Hob Nobble Gobble 2012
On November 16, the Parade Company put on the annual Hob Nobble Gobble at Ford Field to celebrate 86 years of Detroit holiday tradition.
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Little Black Dress Soiree
On November 16, the Little Black Dress Charity Soiree was held at the Townsend Hotel to benefit CARE House of Oakland County.
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Detroit Historical Society Re-Opening Gala
On November 17, The Detroit Historical Society celebrated its grand re-opening with a charitable gala benefiting the museum.
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Dancing with the Stars 2012
On November 17, South Oakland Shelter held its annual premier fundraiser, “Dancing with the Stars,” to benefit the center’s mission of serving those in need.
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Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed Celebration 2012 Video
Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed Celebration 2012 was held on November 15 at the Art Van Showroom in Warren. Guests enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and an exclusive fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue featuring Hour Detroit’s 2012 Best Dressed winners.
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Detroit Aglow 2012
On November 19, the 29th Annual Detroit Aglow event was held at the Westin Book Cadillac to benefit the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
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New Michigan Wine Tasting Room to Open in Macomb County
Michigan’s first joint wine tasting room, featuring wines from six Michigan wineries, is opening in December in Shelby Township in Macomb County.
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Brave Knight Benefit
On November 24, the second annual Brave Knight benefit was held at the Townsend Hotel to raise funds for pediatric brain tumor research.
