September 2008
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A Cast of Characters
We tend to think of landscape as trees and buildings, hills and sky. But people are part of the panorama. Every morning, the sun calls “action,” and we step into view on cue.
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Just for Kicks
Artist Niagara gets in funky step with Vans for a stylish new line.
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They’re Stylin’
Michigan talent is heading to New York’s Couture Fashion Week.
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Jackson & Young
Barack Obama isn’t the first candidate to have a Jesse Jackson problem.
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East Side Movement
A group of metro Detroit residents is working to open a Gilda’s Club to serve metro Detroit’s east side.
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It’s the Pits
There are several reasons why our roads are going to pot.
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It’s Showtime
Hard times don’t mean necessarily mean that you can’t have a good time. That’s the feeling of movers and shakers in the Detroit arts scene, who are trumpeting a number of high-profile shows and exhibits as a welcome escape.
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In Full Swing
Terri Pontremoli, second-year artistic and executive director of the Detroit International Jazz Festival, is a classically trained violinist by trade. What’s more, she lives in Cleveland. So go ahead, ask: How did she land the gig preserving one of our city’s most treasured holiday musical traditions?
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Past Perfect
Everything new is old again in Jeff Daniels’ latest musical stage venture.
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Crime Does Pay
Writing about wrongdoing hits the right note for novelist and Michigan native Marcus Sakey
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Purple Reign
A new book takes a colorful look at Detroit’s notorious Purple Gang.
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Farm Club
A Michigan commercial photographer takes a different angle in his book focusing on farmers
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Anna Castaldi-Roselli
Anna Castaldi-Roselli dresses as the Romans do, even when she’s stateside.
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Dash & Carry
Schlepping supplies on the run needn’t look sloppy. Just say, “Sack it to me.”
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Tresses in Distress
Lovely as it is, summer can be brutal on hair. Come September, the effects of chlorine and UV rays may have your locks looking fried. Thinking “a head,” our summer interns sampled several products that promise to restore stressed tresses.
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The Meaning of Midwest
It’s partly a matter of geography and partly a state of mind, so mapping out what constitutes our region is no easy matter. No wonder some Michiganians have an identity crisis.
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Traveling the Midwest
The nation’s heartland is as diverse as it is sprawling, proved by the attractions of these 11 cities. And you can go out of Michigan without leaving your Midwestern comfort zone.
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(Frank) Murphy’s Law
He held several lofty positions in local, state, and federal government, but Frank Murphy was always a champion of the downtrodden.
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Stepping into Autumn
From top to bottom, these hats, pants, shoes, and socks add panache.
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Raising the Roof
Almost everything was perfect for newlywed Lisette Keil when she set up housekeeping in Birmingham’s Poppleton Park neighborhood seven years ago.
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A Prime Location
Troy’s Ocean Prime makes a big splash, but the menu needs a few tweaks.
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That’s Showbiz
Broadway comes to Ferndale, as restaurateur Peter Mel returns to the scene with his signature theme
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Forté
Chef Don Yamauchi left the Michael Mina restaurants at the MGM Grand Detroit to return to the fold.
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A Cool Idea
Forget what you’ve heard — red wine can, and often must,be chilled for proper enjoyment.
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Ashoka Indian Cuisine and Oceania Inn
Its attributes include one of the most extensive Indian menus in town, with entrées representing most of the regions of that country, so the choices are wide, from the dosas of the south to the curries of the north…
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Roe Your Boat
The Great Lakes have spawned a freshwater caviar market for European connoisseurs, but many locals remain oblivious to the regional delicacy.
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The Main Detroit Public Library
The Main Detroit Public Library, on Woodward in the Cultural Center.
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Park Shelton Fashion
On Aug. 27, on the roof of the Park Shelton in Detroit, General Motors sponsored a night of fashion, food, drinks, and music.
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Grand Prixmiere II: Dancing with the Cars
On Aug. 28, The Henry Ford and The Belle Isle Women’s Committee held Grand Prixmiere II: Dancing with the Cars at The Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn.
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Racing for Kids
On Aug. 27, a Grand Prix benefit for Racing for Kids took place on Kercheval Ave., in Grosse Pointe Farms.
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VIP Opening Night Jazz Festival
On Aug. 29, Detroit Receiving Hospital hosted the VIP Opening Night Celebration for the Jazz Festival in the gardens of Campus Martius Park.
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University of Michigan Men’s Health Benefit
On Sept. 9, University of Michigan Hospital held an event at Fleming’s Steak House in Birmingham to benefit prostate-cancer research.
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Airport Authority VIP Opening
On Sept. 5, the Airport Authority hosted a charity preview inside the new North Terminal to benefit local organizations.
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Katerina Bocci at New York City’s Fashion Week
On Sept. 6, designer Katerina Bocci and her crew of local talent headed to the Big Apple and showed New York City what Michigan had to offer.
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Bubbles & Beauty at Neiman Marcus
On Sept. 10, Danialle Karmanos hosted Bubbles & Beauty at Neiman Marcus at the Somerset Collection, Troy. The event supported the Danialle Karmanos Work It Out program, and helped raise awareness about childhood obesity.
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Detroit Duck Derby’s Celebriduck Auction
On Sept. 9, Gleaners Community Food Bank hosted the Detroit Duck Derby’s Celebriduck Auction at Leon & Lulu’s in Clawson.
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Affirmations at Somerset Collection
On Sept. 11, Saks Fifth Avenue at the Somerset Collection in Troy hosted a Men’s Contemporary Event to benefit Affirmations, a gay and lesbian community center in Ferndale.
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Neiman Marcus Band of Angels
Neiman Marcus at the Somerset Collection in Troy, along with Shirley Maddalena and Gaye Lynn Murdoch, held an event on Sept. 11 in support of Band of Angels, an international outreach organization dedicated to maximizing the potential of individuals with Down syndrome.
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Sunset at the Estate
On Sept. 13, “Sunset at the Estate” took place at the William E. Scripps estate in Lake Orion.
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Birmingham Showhouse Afterglow
The opening night of the Birmingham Showhouse was held on Sept. 12.
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Imerman Angels Bowling Event
On Sept. 12, Imerman Angels held an event at the Thunderbird Lanes in Troy.
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Birmingham Showhouse: Opening Night
The opening night of the Birmingham Showhouse was held on Sept. 12. Guests had the opportunity to view the 4,580-square-foot English Arts and Crafts style home.
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Caroline’s Hope Benefit
On Sept. 13, the third annual Caroline’s Hope Benefit was held to raise money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.
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Cattle Baron’s Ball
The American Cancer Society held the sixth annual Cattle Baron’s Ball on Sept. 13 at the Michigan State Fair Grounds.
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Artworks for Life
On Sept. 14, the Midwestern AIDS Prevention Project (MAPP) held Artworks for Life, a fundraiser for the organization, at the Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn.
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Kadima Annual Benefit
On Sept. 16, Kadima of Southfield, a nonprofit mental-health agency, held its annual benefit at the Max. M. Fisher Center in Detroit.
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Ovation Yacht Fundraiser
On Sept. 19, a fundraiser was held on board the Ovation Yacht to benefit The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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Child’s Hope
On Sept. 18, Child’s Hope hosted its fourth-annual Hopes and Dream’s Girls Night Out fundraiser at the Fairlane Club in Dearborn.
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PBS Premiere Night at the DAC
On Sept. 18, Detroit Public Television held its seventh-annual PBS Premiere Night at the Detroit Athletic Club.
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HGTV Garden Party
On Sept. 19, Linda Orlans hosted a garden party at her home in Birmingham to support the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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The American Cancer Society’s Dreams
On Sept. 20, “Dreams” was held to benefit The American Cancer Society.
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The Cat’s Meow
On Sept. 20, The Cat’s Meow was held in memory of Lara Rutan at Wayne State University’s Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
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Home Run for Homelessness
On Sept. 23, The Community Housing Network and HOMES Coalition held their eighth-annual Home Run for Homelessness.
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Detroit Uncorked
On Sept. 19, the fifth-annual Detroit Uncorked —presented by the Detroit Wine Organization and Ford Motor Co. — was held at Ford Field in Detroit.
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Vine & Dine
On Sept. 24, the Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber’s fifth annual Vine & Dine was held at the Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills.
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Heart to Heart du Vintage
On Sept. 26, Heart to Heart du Vintage was held in support of the Minstrelli Women’s Heart Center at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak.
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Partners Night
On Sept. 27, the Karmanos Cancer Institute held the 15th annual Partners Night. The evening was in honor of Becky and Gary Sakwa as well as Sandy and Alan S. Schwartz, at The Suburban Collection in Troy.
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We’ve Got Mail… September 2008
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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Contributors: September 2008
Jenny Risher, Justin Maconochie, Taryn Bickley, James E. Held
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Artie Oliverio and Gretchen Valade
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.
