Detroit is My Home

28
Sep

Madonna nominated to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Author: Teresa, Category: Uncategorized

Madonna is one of nine acts nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as the hall embraces more musical genres.Five-hundred music industry professionals will choose five of the nominees to be inducted at a ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel next March.

Artists become eligible for Hall of Fame induction 25 years after the release of their first record and are represented at a permanent exhibition at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland.

A Bay City native born Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, she made her debut in 1982, and her first album, “Madonna,” included hits “Holiday,” “Borderline” and “Lucky Star,” which helped her become one of the best-selling pop artists, with more then 200 million albums sold worldwide.

27
Sep

NPR host appearance

Author: Teresa, Category: Uncategorized

National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air” host and executive producer Terry Gross will appear live at Ann Arbor’s historic Michigan Theater at 8 p.m. Friday, September 28. Reserved seats are $20 and $37, available at ticketmaster.com and by phone at (248) 645-6666.

Terry began her radio career in 1973 in Buffalo. Two years later, she joined WHYY-FM in Philadelphia as producer and host of Fresh Air. At her Michigan Theater appearance, she’ll invite the audience into her world with tales and audio highlights of her most interesting interviews.

The Michigan Theater is located at 603 E. Liberty Street in Ann Arbor. More information here or phone (734) 668-TIME.

26
Sep

Tomato talk

Author: Teresa, Category: Uncategorized

I’m reading Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and had one of those head-slapping “duh!” moments during the process. As I have mentioned, we have a lot of tomatoes. Kingsolver mentions in the book how her family would preserve tomatoes in all these wonderful ways, like canning and making soups and chopping tomatoes. But they also would freeze them whole. The frozen tomatoes, thrown into a freezer bag, would pleasantly knock together in the bag, sounding like croquet balls. The thought alone of my tomatoes knocking together like croquet balls is more pleasing to me than I can express, but it also made me realize, I can freeze my tomatoes whole. Why didn’t I think of that??

25
Sep

Live in the V in the big D

Author: Teresa, Category: Uncategorized

Eleven communities on the historic East Riverfront are opening their doors to showcase home-buying opportunities this weekend. “Living in the V” is a real-estate open house that will take place 1-5 p.m. Sept. 30. The Villages (The “V”) are “a unique collection of Detroit East Riverfront communities — each with authentic personality and charm.” Dubbed a diverse, walkable, urban community, it includes historic neighborhoods, high-rise condos, trendy lofts and new-construction homes.

Presentations will be given every half hour at welcome center within Parkstone Apartments, 1415 Parker, Detroit. Housing prices range from less than $100,000 to over a million.

More info or call (313) 438-4143

24
Sep

Detroit Uncorked

Author: Teresa, Category: Uncategorized

The fourth annual Detroit Uncorked takes place Ford Field this Friday, Sept. 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Presented by Ford Motor Co. and Ford Field, and created and organized by Detroit Wine Organization (DWO), the event will bring together thousands of wine lovers
to enjoy hundreds of wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, silent auction, and more. Funds raised by Detroit Uncorked will be used to fulfill The Children’s Center mission of “Developing Strong Children and Successful Families.” Its goal is to reach out to children and families in need.

Tickets are $75 for DWO members and $80 for non-members. Membership in DWO is free. To purchase tickets and/or join, visit http://www.detroituncorked.com, or call (313) 262-1112.

23
Sep

Vine & Dine

Author: Teresa, Category: Uncategorized

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber’s 4th Annual Vine & Dine takes place this Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gleaners Community Food Bank of SE Michigan. Vine & Dine offers guests an outstanding selection of domestic and imported wines, a strolling buffet featuring the finest restaurants and caterers.

More info

23
Sep

A little sugar with your coffee?

Author: Teresa, Category: Uncategorized

Just had to post about this article in the O&E.  Sounds to me like someone’s trying to cash in on the Hooters controversy.

Personally, I’ll stick to Starbucks.

21
Sep

Happy (?) end of summer

Author: Teresa, Category: Uncategorized

Summer officially ends tomorrow, Sept. 22. But even with the end of summer, there are still plenty of days of warm weather and sunny skies to enjoy before the snowflakes start falling.

Take this weekend to savor the last weekend of summer — take a drive and enjoy the fall colors. Visit an apple orchard and enjoy some warm cider and donuts. Stop in to a state park and have a picnic.

For the kids, a new playscape has opened on Belle Isle - why not check it out?

20
Sep

Ferndale Art Show & Food Festival

Author: Teresa, Category: Uncategorized

The Ferndale Art Show & Food Festival takes place this weekend in downtown Ferndale. 120 juried artists will show their wares, and food booths will feature the best in local fare. A live music stage will showcase a variety of up-and-coming talent in the Metro Detroit area.

18
Sep

Oktoberfest this weekend

Author: Teresa, Category: Uncategorized

Make your weekend plans now to attend Oktoberfest in Frankenmuth. Known to some as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria,” Frankenmuth has been hosting Oktoberfest since 1990. This year’s celebration runs Sept. 20-23.

While you’re there, make sure to stop by and cheer your favorite pooch at the Wiener Dog Race, which will take place Saturday at the Harvey Kern Pavillion in Frankenmuth’s Heritage Park.

More information: http://www.frankenmuthfestivals.com/