September 2009
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Arts and Entertainment
September 2009: Arts and Entertainment calendar for District Detroit’s art scene, film, theater, music, concerts, museums and events around the city.
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The Shubert Theatre
The Shubert Theatre, at the corner of Shelby and Lafayette in downtown Detroit, was a longtime venue for legitimate theater. Here, the marquee is touting Janet Blair and Webb Tilton in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific.
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Widening Our Orbits
Sure, the price of living is a lot of work. But we control our leisure hours, and we don’t have to spend that time blotto in front of CSI or flaccid at the computer screen.
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Contributors: September 2009
Jack Lessenberry, Nancy Nall Derringer, Taryn Bickley, Roy Ritchie
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Pop Quiz
A conversation with Robert Bobb, emergency financial manager for Detroit Public Schools.
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Hub for Learning
Higher education is flocking to Detroit’s Midtown district.
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E-smokes
While state legislators debated a smoking ban in bars and restaurants, their hooked constituents were eying the electronic cigarette, a battery-powered version of the hotly contested paper-and-tobacco variety.
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A Changing Atmosphere
Female sports reporters were once showered with abuse in locker rooms, but there’s a new attitude today.
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First Bass
Between performing with his big group (the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra), his small group (the Clayton Brothers, with brother Jeff and son Gerald), directing jazz festivals, recording with Diana Krall or Yo-Yo Ma, making the cover of Jazz Times this spring, and teaching at USC, John Clayton somehow will find time to serve as artist-in-residence for the 30th anniversary of the Detroit International Jazz Festival Sept. 4-7.
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The Lone Ranger
Cass Tech grad Shelton Johnson is changing the way African-Americans experience national parks.
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Active Duty
At 87, he keeps the Holocaust Memorial Center relevant.
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Inyo Restaurant Lounge
Named for the Japanese symbol that represents the universe as a circle enclosing negative and positive elements, and emphasizing the fare of Japan, this handsome new spot also offers touches of China, Korea, and Vietnam on its extensive menu.
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Golden Harvest and La Saj Lebanese Bistro
Dim sum carts roll through the big dining room at midday every day, trundled table to table by friendly servers who lift the lids from the steamers to show diners their options.
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A Good Somen
Takashi Yagihashi uses his noodle creating cookbook recipes. Grilled Salmon and Chilled Somen with Yuzu Sauce and Somen Broth.
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Patrick Liebler and Kathleen Hart & Anthony Dalupan
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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Back to Baking
They thought they might have to kiss their business goodbye, but the owners of Sugar Kisses are sweet on their Berkley location.
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Facing the Fall
Rich autumnal hues for lips and plush mascaras complete the season’s look.
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A-List: September 2009
Best bets for September include fragrances by Valentino, Hudsonville ice cream, Henri Bendel handbags and green goods from Root & Sprout.
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Calling the Shots
Richard Avedon’s exquisite fashion portraits, on exhibit starting in October at the Detroit Institute of Arts, reveal his love not just of clothes, but of women.
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Staying in Step
Former prima ballerina Suzanne Farrell continues to be on the move with her own troupe. She talks about molding her young dancers, as well as keeping George Balanchine’s spirit alive.
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Daring Diva
Powered by fearless soprano Francesca Patanè, Michigan Opera Theatre’s ‘Nabucco’ is something to sing about
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Art History Class
Interior designer Lynda Charfoos channeled the talents of Cranbrook greats in her reinterpretation of the Carl Milles house.
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A Breed Apart
At Grosse Pointe Farms’ Dirty Dog Jazz Café, the food and the music are right on pitch.
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Detroit International Jazz Festival 2009
On Sept. 4, a VIP opening-night celebration marked the start of the 30th annual Detroit International Film Festival.
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Mr. Song’s Day of Fashion at the Whitney
On Sept. 12, The Whitney and Mr. Song Millinery hosted A Day of Fashion at the landmark restaurant in Midtown Detroit.
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Vogue Magazine’s It’s Now or Never at Neiman Marcus
To celebrate Vogue magazine’s global initiative to promote retail consumer confidence, Neiman Marcus hosted It’s Now or Never to mark Fashion’s Night Out on Sept. 10 at its Somerset Collection store in Troy.
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Fashion’s Night Out at Tender, Birmingham
Fashion’s Night Out was celebrated at Tender in downtown Birmingham on Sept. 10.
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Want It! at Saks Fifth Avenue
On Sept. 10, Saks Fifth Avenue hosted Want It! at its Somerset Collection store in Troy.
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Schmooze ’09
On Sept. 18, Schmooze ’09 was held at the Dirty Martini in Novi.
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Hope’s Harvest Benefit 2009
The fifth annual Hope’s Harvest benefit was held on Sept. 20 at the Growing Hope Center in Ypsilanti.
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Neiman Marcus Spa Party for Rhonda Walker Foundation
A Sept. 20 spa party at Neiman Marcus in Troy benefited the Rhonda Walker Foundation.
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Unveiling of the Best
On Sept. 20. the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History held Unveiling of the Best, a tribute to Dr. Charles H. Wright.
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Cosmetic Dentistry Institute of Troy Open House
On Sept. 15, the Cosmetic Dentistry Institute of Troy held an open house to showcase their new facility.
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The Greening of Detroit at Roast
On Sept. 17, Iron Chef Michael Symon and a few of his famous friends gathered at Roast in the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit to kick off a year-long celebration honoring The Greening of Detroit.
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Step into the Gardens at Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
Members of 21 east-side garden groups attended Step into the Gardens on Sept. 15 at the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle.
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NCJW Women of Vision Luncheon
On Sept. 15, Gloria Steinem — journalist, author, and producer — addressed the National Council of Jewish Women’s “Women of Vision” luncheon.
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MOCAD Gold Fundraiser at the MOCAD
The second annual Gold fundraiser benefiting MOCAD was held on Sept. 16 at The Whitney restaurant in Detroit.
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Katerina Bocci 2009 Bridal Collection Preview
On Sept. 24, metro Detroit-based couture designer Katerina Bocci staged a sneak preview of her new bridal collection at her Shelby Township studio.
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DPTV PBS Fall Season Preview at the Detroit Athletic Club
On Sept. 24, Detroit Public Television shared highlights from the new season of PBS programs at the Detroit Athletic Club.
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A Night in Motown at the Townsend Hotel
A Night in Motown on Sept. 25 at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham benefited Oakland Family services.
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The Detroit Yacht Club’s One Night In Cuba
The Detroit Yacht Club hosted One Night In Cuba on Sept. 25 to benefit the Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest.
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Old Newsboy’s Goodfellow Fund 2009 Tribute Breakfast
On Sept. 25, the Old Newsboy’s Goodfellow Fund of Detroit held its 20th annual tribute breakfast at Cobo Center in Detroit.
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Ford Ronald McDonald House Gala
The Ford Motor Company Fund presented the fifth annual Ronald McDonald House Gala at the Detroit Institute of Arts on Sept. 26.
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Hollywood In The D
On Sept. 26, Hollywood In The D was held at Red Run Golf Club in Royal Oak.
