October 2011
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Springwells Murders: The Tragic Curse that Haunted a Family
And much of madness, and more of sin, and horror the soul of the plot. — Edgar Allan Poe, The Conqueror Worm
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Interior Designers in Their Element
In rooms they created, four interior designers talk about what makes these spaces work.
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Arts and Entertainment
October 2011
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Detroit’s Playboy Club, 1963
1963Bunnies take a break from their table-hopping duties to pose for a photo at Detroit’s Playboy Club, on East Jefferson. The first Playboy Club opened in Chicago in 1960, and soon Playboy honcho Hugh Hefner built clubs in most large cities. In their regulation skimpy costumes, which included a satin corset, bunny ears, bow tie, […]
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Tailgating Done Right
It’s a bumper crop of mobile feasting for hearty Lions fans whose pre-game rituals fill downtown parking lots on home-game Sundays.
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A-List: October 2011
Best Bets for the Haunting Month.
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Face to Face with a Monster
While creating an elaborate mask, makeup artist Dan Phillips turns a guy into a ghoul.
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Smokin’ Good: Union Woodshop in Clarkston
Clarkston’s Union Woodshop serves top-notch barbecue, but that’s not all that’s on the menu.
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Steve’s Place Still Serves a Shot of Old World Courtesy
Steve’s Place, on East Congress downtown, is a classic dive, one seemingly frozen in time.
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Role Call: Actor J.K. Simmons
Character actor J.K. Simmons may not have a famous name, but his face is certainly familiar.
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Mammograms Serve a Dual Purpose
Mammograms may also be able to detect heart-disease risks, but experts are still debating.
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Fashion: One Item, Four Looks
With versatility as the goal, a single article of clothing can do double duty — and beyond — for different events.
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Reality Check
“Get the hell off the beach!” So commanded New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, whose trademark bluntness was justified as he warned residents to flee Hurricane Irene. Nothing like a disaster to strip our thinking and communication back to the bare essentials. Health crises do the same. A dire diagnosis very quickly puts one’s personal perspective […]
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Day of the ‘Ped’
The activity might not be enough to wake the dead, but the Southwest Detroit Business Association (SBDA) is nevertheless resurrecting last year’s Run of the Dead in celebration of Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Beginning at the Patton Park Recreation Center on Woodmere, joggers sporting ribbons honoring departed loved ones run through Woodmere and Holy […]
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Truck Stop: El Guapo Grill
A Mexican grill on wheels is a driving force for the breakfast and lunch crowd in downtown Detroit.
Jennifer Stark & Maureen McNamara of Amici’s Pizza // Raymond Wong of Shangri-La
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 Songwriter Mayaeni’s High Hopes
Singer/songwriter Mayaeni may be on the cusp of a breakthrough.
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Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings Expanding
While other art organizations have crumbled due to the economy, the DCW&S are doing something right.
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U-M Vs. MSU: Playing for the Paul Bunyan Trophy
It’s more than an in-state rivalry when Paul Bunyan is involved.
Local Independent Bookstores Fill Borders’ Void
With the epilogue for Borders Books now written, readers who prefer their printed words on paper are seeking the next chapter. Aside from Barnes & Noble, amazon.com, and used booksellers, including downtown Detroit’s John K. King, a shrinking coterie of independent booksellers still stocks hardcovers and paperbacks for the bibliophiles among us.
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Framing a Life: Anthony Williams, Remembered
Remembering Anthony Williams, in his art and by his students.
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Contributors: October 2011
Nancy Nall Derringer, Ilene Wolff, Ryan O’Rourke, Joe Zeff
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Barrio and The Silver Spoon
MOLLY’S PICKS: Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Butter-Poached Shrimp
The Root’s James Rigato adds zing to a pumpkin favorite with buttered-poached shrimp.
Hot Spot: Rojo Mexican Bistro, Partridge Creek
HOT SPOT: ROJO MEXICAN BISTRO, PARTRIDGE CREEK The biggest of the colorful spots that serve chef Luis Garza’s authentic Mexican dishes gets capacity crowds on Friday and Saturday evenings, when the approximately 70 tables turn three times before the last chimichanga is served. From the moment the free-standing building opened — with its eye-popping red-prism […]
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Wine: Grape Gripes
We need to put a cork on degrading Michigan-made wines, because many are on par with those from other states.
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Jam Session: Beau Bien Jams
Two enterprising women spread on the flavor with their locally derived preservatives — which they create and can themselves.
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Stories of Substance Abuse and the Pain It Causes
Addiction: Prescription Pills By: Nancy Nall Derringer Throw a pebble in a pond — no, just a single tablet, say, a 30-mg OxyContin pill — and watch the ripples spread. Maybe this metaphor is wrong, but let’s run with it for a while. Let’s assume the pill is legally and legitimately prescribed, by a doctor, […]
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Beyond the Bar
AIGA hosted Beyond the Bar Sept. 23 at the Start Galley in Detroit. The event showcased the graphic design and illustration work of LGBT Americans.
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Top Docs List 2011
VIEW THE 2011 TOP DOCTORS
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Harvest Moon Ball
On Sept. 16, Henry Ford Wyandotte hosted its 4th annual Harvest Moon Ball at The Henry in Dearborn.
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Oakland Family Services
On Sept. 23, the 90th anniversary celebration for Oakland Family Services was held at The Townsend, Birmingham.
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Above and Beyond Children’s Foundation
On Sept. 25, the Above and Beyond Children’s Foundation hosted its first Welcome fundraiser at Chen Chow Brasserie in Birmingham.
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Premiere Night
On Sept. 22, Detroit Public Television hosted Premiere Night at the Detroit Athletic Club.
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Detroit Zoo Carousel
The ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand-opening reception for the Detroit Zoo Carousel was held Sept. 28 in Royal Oak.
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Innovation Institute
On Oct. 5. the opening of the Innovation Institute at Henry Ford Hospital was held in Detroit. The
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Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
On Sept. 25, Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit hosted Be Part of the Spirit at the Mayor’s official residence in Detroit.
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COTS Leading Ladies Luncheon
On Oct 5, the COTS Leading Ladies Luncheon was held at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit.
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Fall Spectacular 2011
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital hosted Fall Spectacular 2011 at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
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Love, Fate & Fortune
On Oct. 1, Michigan Opera Theatre hosted Love, Fate & Fortune at the Detroit Opera House.
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Ronald McDonald House gala
The seventh annual Ronald McDonald House gala was held Oct. 8 at Joe Louis Arena.
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The Taste of Auburn Hills
The Taste of Auburn Hills was held at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills.
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The Sinai Guild
On Oct. 12, The Sinai Guild hosted Women in Philanthropy at Knollwood Country Club in West Bloomfield Township and Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield.
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Prelude to the annual White Christmas Ball
On Oct. 6, a cocktail party was held at a private home in Grosse Pointe Shores as a prelude to the annual White Christmas Ball.
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Grape Expectations for Kids
Grape Expectations for Kids was held Oct. 5 at the Rattlesnake Club in Detroit.
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Spiced Warm Wine, a Longtime Tradition
Mulled wine is a custom that dates back thousands of years and is traditionally savored during the Halloween and Christmas holidays.
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Carmen Marc Valvo Dishes Out Fashion Advice
The man who has dressed Beyoncé, Princess Madeline of Sweden, Oprah, and Kate Winslet offered a little fashion advice for holiday dressing.