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Thursday, October 01, 2009
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Jr. Pinckney Players present "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" (Arts and Entertainment)
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe tells a story, of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the land of Narnia, and the adventures they encounter as they help Aslan save Narnia from the evil White Witch. Anyone who is a Narnia or C.S. Lewis fan will not want to miss out on this production. Performances will be at the Jane Tasch Theatre on M36, in Pinckney MI. Show dates and times: September 26th and October 3rd at 7:30p.m., September 27th and October 4th at 2:00p.m. Ticket available on PayPal, at Brighton Tux in Brighton, Busch's and Pinckney Community Ed, in Pinckney, Prices $12.00 adults, $10.00 children and seniors. An additional $2.00 will be charged for tickets sold at the door.Visit our website at http://www.pinckneyplayers.com
St. John's Armenian Church 2009 Festival (Festivals)
St. John Armenian Church of Southfield is celebrating its yearly Festival with a theme of our History “Armenia ~Land Of Noah’s Ark”- with carnival rides, homemade Armenian specialty foods, a market place with a variety of venders, Armenian music, dancing, raffles, auctions and a fine arts exhibit and sale. We look forward every year to inviting the community to this Fall Festival to share our culture and friendship with our neighbors throughout the state. Everyone is welcome to this wonderful event. St. John is located at 22001 Northwestern Highway, at Southfield Freeway and festivities run from Thursday, October 1st through Sunday, October 4th. There will be a blood drive on Saturday with a goal to collect 70 pints of blood. Donors should schedule an appointment by calling 248-569-3446. The Carnival and Festival are open to the public. Festival attendees are asked to bring in canned goods as part of the Church’s food drive to aid Forgotten Harvest.St. John’s Armenian Church, with its distinguishing gold dome, is a national landmark. In the early 1960s, the dome was used as a navigational marker by pilots flying into Metro Airport.Armenia, a small country East of Turkey and North of Iran, is one of the oldest and most historic civilizations in the world. Mount Ararat, where the bible states Noah's Ark came to rest, was, until 1915, part of Armenia. Armenia Is the First Nation to Adopt Christianity as its Faith.Dates and times of activities are as follows:Thursday, October 1st: Carnival Rides from 3:15 pm to 8:30pmOpening Auction Dinner 5:30 pm tickets presold, Fine Arts Exhibit and Sale from 7 pm – 10pm.Friday, October 2nd: Festival open from 5:30 pm to 12 midnightSaturday, October 3rd: Festival open from Noon - 12:00 midnight, Blood Drive from 11:30 am. – 5 p.m.Sunday, October 4th: Carnival and Festival are open Noon - 8 p.m. For more informaiton: www.stjohnsarmenianchurch go to 2009Festival.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
A Tuscan Evening (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 12:00 AM to 11:55 PM
Location: Mirage Banquet Center 16980 Eighteen Mile Clinton Twp
Every school district in Macomb County has students who attend school - homeless. They go to school from shelters, cheap motels or crowded in with relatives.The Clinton Valley Kiwanis are sponsoring a Wine Tasting/ Italian Buffet Dinner/ Silent Auction on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00-9:00pm. The tickets are $25 or a table of ten can be reserved for $225- a savings of $25. It will be held at the Mirage Banquet Center, 16980 Eighteen Mile Rd. in Clinton Twp. Tickets and information available by calling Anna (586) 286-3983 or Anita at (586) 246-6289. All proceeds go to the Macomb Intermediate School District Education Project for Children and Youth. they will purchase a gift card for each student allowing them to buy new and /or shoes for school.
Art Van's 50th Anniversary Gala to benefit Hermelin Brain Tumor Center at Henry Ford Health System (Charity Fundraiser)
DETROIT – Art Van Furniture will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a major gala event Thursday, Oct. 1 at its Warren showroom. From celebrities, to iL CiRCo, to food catered by Andiamo Restaurant Group, guests can look forward to a one-of-a-kind evening. The entire Art Van showroom will be transformed into a spectacular entertainment venue with unparalleled ambience and vignette presentations by iL CiRCo (www.ilcirco.com), a cirque performance group. A fantastic strolling dinner will be catered by Andiamo. Additional entertainment will be presented by the Simone Vitale band. And one lucky attendee will win the Art Van Golden Ticket of a $2,500 shopping spree which will be placed in a box of Sanders’ chocolate. Celebrities such as model Cindy Crawford will be attending. There will be a 30-minute live telecast on WXYZ-TV (Ch. 7). Anchor Diana Lewis will be the mistress of ceremonies.Through the generosity of Van Elslander and Art Van Furniture, 100 percent of the ticket sales and sponsorships will directly benefit the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center and the Neuroscience Institute at Henry Ford Health System.The event begins at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1 at Art Van Furniture, 6500 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren.Tickets range from $100 to $1,000 per person; for more information call (313) 874-6448 or visit www.henryford.com/giving to purchase tickets online
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Exhibit and Forum (Community awareness)
The Friends of Belle Isle will present a forum on Belle Isle Park management in conjunction with the “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” exhibition installed at the Detroit Historical Museum until October 11, 2009. The forum will run from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the museum. In so many ways, Belle Isle has lit the way for better urban living since its purchase for use as a park in 1879. The rich cultural heritage of the park is celebrated in picnics and reunions every year, and its worth is demonstrated in special civic events, recreational programs and everyday leisure. Its fragile ecosystem is less well-understood, but as Americans everywhere are learning about the value of “going green,” equally important. This forum will identify next steps for its preservation. A $5 donation is requested from the general public, but Detroit Historical Society and Friends of Belle Isle members can participate for free. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Art Exhibition (Art & Craft Show)
The Friends of Belle Isle in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society will present “Belle Isle: Soul of the City,” a public exhibition in the community gallery of the Detroit Historical Museum located at 5401 Woodward. This exhibit will run from July 18 – October 11, 2009, with an opening night event on July 17, 2009 and a forum on park management on October 8, 2009. The opening night for “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” runs from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Detroit Historical Museum, including food and wine. Tickets are $40 each to benefit the Friends of Belle Isle, and Belle Isle related products including “Island in the City: How Belle Isle Changed Detroit Forever,” a 112 page history of the park, will be available, along with information about the park’s future. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Zumba Under the Stars (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Mid American Studio
Mid American Studio in Farmington Hills, is inviting fitness goers to an energized night of Zumba, shopping, health tips and refreshments at Mid American Studio’s “Zumba Under the Stars” event on Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and will benefit the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Performance Network Theatre
Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall... but you won't know all of the secrets until the final moments. Suzi Regan plays seven roles in this funny, poignant tour de force that looks at love, betrayal, revenge and redemption. A runaway hit at Canada's Stratford Festival. Directed by David Wolber.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Friday, October 02, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Art Exhibition (Art & Craft Show)
The Friends of Belle Isle in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society will present “Belle Isle: Soul of the City,” a public exhibition in the community gallery of the Detroit Historical Museum located at 5401 Woodward. This exhibit will run from July 18 – October 11, 2009, with an opening night event on July 17, 2009 and a forum on park management on October 8, 2009. The opening night for “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” runs from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Detroit Historical Museum, including food and wine. Tickets are $40 each to benefit the Friends of Belle Isle, and Belle Isle related products including “Island in the City: How Belle Isle Changed Detroit Forever,” a 112 page history of the park, will be available, along with information about the park’s future. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Exhibit and Forum (Community awareness)
The Friends of Belle Isle will present a forum on Belle Isle Park management in conjunction with the “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” exhibition installed at the Detroit Historical Museum until October 11, 2009. The forum will run from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the museum. In so many ways, Belle Isle has lit the way for better urban living since its purchase for use as a park in 1879. The rich cultural heritage of the park is celebrated in picnics and reunions every year, and its worth is demonstrated in special civic events, recreational programs and everyday leisure. Its fragile ecosystem is less well-understood, but as Americans everywhere are learning about the value of “going green,” equally important. This forum will identify next steps for its preservation. A $5 donation is requested from the general public, but Detroit Historical Society and Friends of Belle Isle members can participate for free. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
A Tuscan Evening (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 12:00 AM to 11:55 PM
Location: Mirage Banquet Center 16980 Eighteen Mile Clinton Twp
Every school district in Macomb County has students who attend school - homeless. They go to school from shelters, cheap motels or crowded in with relatives.The Clinton Valley Kiwanis are sponsoring a Wine Tasting/ Italian Buffet Dinner/ Silent Auction on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00-9:00pm. The tickets are $25 or a table of ten can be reserved for $225- a savings of $25. It will be held at the Mirage Banquet Center, 16980 Eighteen Mile Rd. in Clinton Twp. Tickets and information available by calling Anna (586) 286-3983 or Anita at (586) 246-6289. All proceeds go to the Macomb Intermediate School District Education Project for Children and Youth. they will purchase a gift card for each student allowing them to buy new and /or shoes for school.
Jr. Pinckney Players present "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" (Arts and Entertainment)
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe tells a story, of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the land of Narnia, and the adventures they encounter as they help Aslan save Narnia from the evil White Witch. Anyone who is a Narnia or C.S. Lewis fan will not want to miss out on this production. Performances will be at the Jane Tasch Theatre on M36, in Pinckney MI. Show dates and times: September 26th and October 3rd at 7:30p.m., September 27th and October 4th at 2:00p.m. Ticket available on PayPal, at Brighton Tux in Brighton, Busch's and Pinckney Community Ed, in Pinckney, Prices $12.00 adults, $10.00 children and seniors. An additional $2.00 will be charged for tickets sold at the door.Visit our website at http://www.pinckneyplayers.com
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
St. John's Armenian Church 2009 Festival (Festivals)
St. John Armenian Church of Southfield is celebrating its yearly Festival with a theme of our History “Armenia ~Land Of Noah’s Ark”- with carnival rides, homemade Armenian specialty foods, a market place with a variety of venders, Armenian music, dancing, raffles, auctions and a fine arts exhibit and sale. We look forward every year to inviting the community to this Fall Festival to share our culture and friendship with our neighbors throughout the state. Everyone is welcome to this wonderful event. St. John is located at 22001 Northwestern Highway, at Southfield Freeway and festivities run from Thursday, October 1st through Sunday, October 4th. There will be a blood drive on Saturday with a goal to collect 70 pints of blood. Donors should schedule an appointment by calling 248-569-3446. The Carnival and Festival are open to the public. Festival attendees are asked to bring in canned goods as part of the Church’s food drive to aid Forgotten Harvest.St. John’s Armenian Church, with its distinguishing gold dome, is a national landmark. In the early 1960s, the dome was used as a navigational marker by pilots flying into Metro Airport.Armenia, a small country East of Turkey and North of Iran, is one of the oldest and most historic civilizations in the world. Mount Ararat, where the bible states Noah's Ark came to rest, was, until 1915, part of Armenia. Armenia Is the First Nation to Adopt Christianity as its Faith.Dates and times of activities are as follows:Thursday, October 1st: Carnival Rides from 3:15 pm to 8:30pmOpening Auction Dinner 5:30 pm tickets presold, Fine Arts Exhibit and Sale from 7 pm – 10pm.Friday, October 2nd: Festival open from 5:30 pm to 12 midnightSaturday, October 3rd: Festival open from Noon - 12:00 midnight, Blood Drive from 11:30 am. – 5 p.m.Sunday, October 4th: Carnival and Festival are open Noon - 8 p.m. For more informaiton: www.stjohnsarmenianchurch go to 2009Festival.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Fall into Quilts (Exhibits)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: 5449 Clarkston Road, Clarkston
Nearly 200 quilts by members of the Town Hall Quilt Guild (of north Oakland County, will be on display, plus a boutique of quilt items, light lunch, raffle, door prizes, quil-rrelated vendors.$5 admission. Information: Coleen Merte, 248-303-8410 cmerte@comcast.net or Linda Britton, 248-625-7977, candlbritton@comcast.net
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
City Year Detroit - Opening Day Ceremony (Celebration)
Time: 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Campus Martius Park
63 Youth Pledge Year of Service at City Year Detroit Opening Day CeremonyGov. Jennifer Granholm will join City Year Detroit’s partners, sponsors and friends as they celebrate 63 new full-time volunteer corps members pledging to “give a year–change the world” at the 11th Anniversary Opening Day Ceremony. The Opening Day Celebration will be held on Friday, October 2 from 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Campus Martius Park. The new corps members are talented young adults who have decided to put their careers on hold for one year to help transform their communities. Over the next 10 months, City Year’s 63 corps members (young adults up to age 24) will collectively provide more than 107,000 hours of volunteer service.
Light The Night Walk (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Royal Oak, MI
Come join in the fight against blood cancer and register for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual fundraising Light The Night Walk. This year's walk will take place at Memorial Park (W. 13 Mile Rd. and Woodward) in Royal Oak and will help raise money for cancer research and crucial patient services. Check-In begins at 6:00 p.m. and the walk will commence at 7:00 p.m.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Stimua Bowling/ Cider Mill Weekend! (non-profit fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Farmington Hills
Recruiting autism crusader, Rachel Prinstein, is launching a limited edition apparel line raising awareness for autism. The launch will take place at Langan’s Bowling Alley on Friday, October 2nd from 8-11 pm and again on Saturday, October 3rd from 11 am- 4 pm at the Franklin Cider Mill. Grab friends, family, or a hot date and join us for bowling with food and drinks included (suggested donation of $5). Saturday’s event is a fun packed, fully-loaded family day at Franklin Cider Mill including donuts, candied apples, hot dogs and fresh cider with carriage rides. A percentage of all proceeds benefits Judson Center’s Autism Connections. Stimua apparel will be sold at both events.
The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Performance Network Theatre
Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall... but you won't know all of the secrets until the final moments. Suzi Regan plays seven roles in this funny, poignant tour de force that looks at love, betrayal, revenge and redemption. A runaway hit at Canada's Stratford Festival. Directed by David Wolber.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
A Tuscan Evening (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 12:00 AM to 11:55 PM
Location: Mirage Banquet Center 16980 Eighteen Mile Clinton Twp
Every school district in Macomb County has students who attend school - homeless. They go to school from shelters, cheap motels or crowded in with relatives.The Clinton Valley Kiwanis are sponsoring a Wine Tasting/ Italian Buffet Dinner/ Silent Auction on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00-9:00pm. The tickets are $25 or a table of ten can be reserved for $225- a savings of $25. It will be held at the Mirage Banquet Center, 16980 Eighteen Mile Rd. in Clinton Twp. Tickets and information available by calling Anna (586) 286-3983 or Anita at (586) 246-6289. All proceeds go to the Macomb Intermediate School District Education Project for Children and Youth. they will purchase a gift card for each student allowing them to buy new and /or shoes for school.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Exhibit and Forum (Community awareness)
The Friends of Belle Isle will present a forum on Belle Isle Park management in conjunction with the “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” exhibition installed at the Detroit Historical Museum until October 11, 2009. The forum will run from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the museum. In so many ways, Belle Isle has lit the way for better urban living since its purchase for use as a park in 1879. The rich cultural heritage of the park is celebrated in picnics and reunions every year, and its worth is demonstrated in special civic events, recreational programs and everyday leisure. Its fragile ecosystem is less well-understood, but as Americans everywhere are learning about the value of “going green,” equally important. This forum will identify next steps for its preservation. A $5 donation is requested from the general public, but Detroit Historical Society and Friends of Belle Isle members can participate for free. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Jr. Pinckney Players present "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" (Arts and Entertainment)
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe tells a story, of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the land of Narnia, and the adventures they encounter as they help Aslan save Narnia from the evil White Witch. Anyone who is a Narnia or C.S. Lewis fan will not want to miss out on this production. Performances will be at the Jane Tasch Theatre on M36, in Pinckney MI. Show dates and times: September 26th and October 3rd at 7:30p.m., September 27th and October 4th at 2:00p.m. Ticket available on PayPal, at Brighton Tux in Brighton, Busch's and Pinckney Community Ed, in Pinckney, Prices $12.00 adults, $10.00 children and seniors. An additional $2.00 will be charged for tickets sold at the door.Visit our website at http://www.pinckneyplayers.com
St. John's Armenian Church 2009 Festival (Festivals)
St. John Armenian Church of Southfield is celebrating its yearly Festival with a theme of our History “Armenia ~Land Of Noah’s Ark”- with carnival rides, homemade Armenian specialty foods, a market place with a variety of venders, Armenian music, dancing, raffles, auctions and a fine arts exhibit and sale. We look forward every year to inviting the community to this Fall Festival to share our culture and friendship with our neighbors throughout the state. Everyone is welcome to this wonderful event. St. John is located at 22001 Northwestern Highway, at Southfield Freeway and festivities run from Thursday, October 1st through Sunday, October 4th. There will be a blood drive on Saturday with a goal to collect 70 pints of blood. Donors should schedule an appointment by calling 248-569-3446. The Carnival and Festival are open to the public. Festival attendees are asked to bring in canned goods as part of the Church’s food drive to aid Forgotten Harvest.St. John’s Armenian Church, with its distinguishing gold dome, is a national landmark. In the early 1960s, the dome was used as a navigational marker by pilots flying into Metro Airport.Armenia, a small country East of Turkey and North of Iran, is one of the oldest and most historic civilizations in the world. Mount Ararat, where the bible states Noah's Ark came to rest, was, until 1915, part of Armenia. Armenia Is the First Nation to Adopt Christianity as its Faith.Dates and times of activities are as follows:Thursday, October 1st: Carnival Rides from 3:15 pm to 8:30pmOpening Auction Dinner 5:30 pm tickets presold, Fine Arts Exhibit and Sale from 7 pm – 10pm.Friday, October 2nd: Festival open from 5:30 pm to 12 midnightSaturday, October 3rd: Festival open from Noon - 12:00 midnight, Blood Drive from 11:30 am. – 5 p.m.Sunday, October 4th: Carnival and Festival are open Noon - 8 p.m. For more informaiton: www.stjohnsarmenianchurch go to 2009Festival.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
Fall Family Days and Herb Fest (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Fall Family Days and Herb Fest will highlight fragrant and culinary herbs, fascinating gourds and fun family activities at Michigan’s Farm Garden. Visitors can taste test herb-seasoned foods like butter, popcorn, water, syrups and honey then make tea bags filled with dried herbs. Demonstrations will include how to make an herbal spa, herbal sweets and green cleaning products. Visitors can carve gourds into birdhouses then shop for locally grown products including goats’ milk, soap, teas, herbal sugars and jellies. Other family activities will be taking place in the Children’s Garden. Free with paid admission.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Art Exhibition (Art & Craft Show)
The Friends of Belle Isle in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society will present “Belle Isle: Soul of the City,” a public exhibition in the community gallery of the Detroit Historical Museum located at 5401 Woodward. This exhibit will run from July 18 – October 11, 2009, with an opening night event on July 17, 2009 and a forum on park management on October 8, 2009. The opening night for “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” runs from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Detroit Historical Museum, including food and wine. Tickets are $40 each to benefit the Friends of Belle Isle, and Belle Isle related products including “Island in the City: How Belle Isle Changed Detroit Forever,” a 112 page history of the park, will be available, along with information about the park’s future. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
St. John's Community Flea Market (Family and Kids)
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: 50 E. Fisher Freeway. Woodward Ave across from Comerica Park
Join Us For a Day of Family Fun! Exciting exhibits of treasures for home andfashion as well as arts and crafts Enjoy popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy, music, face painting, 50/50 raffle and tours of Detroit’s historic St. John’s Church and much more! Adults: $3.00 per person or $5.00 for two Children under 12 - FreeDon’t forget to bring your pet for the “Blessing of Pets” at 1:00 p.m. Blessing will be in the parish garden (no admission required for blessing event)For more information, visit www.stjohnsdetroit.org or call 313-962-7358 (Monday -Thursday)
Michigan State Championship Old-Time Fiddlers Contest (Dance / Music Performance)
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: New Boston, Michigan
The Huron Township Applefest hosts the 24th Annual Michigan State Championship Old-Time Fiddlers Contest in New Boston, Michigan. The contest will be held on October 3, 2009 at 10:00 am in the parking lot of the Individual Financial Planning building, located at 37283 Huron River Drive, New Boston, MI 48164. Contestants register at 9:00 am and draw for positions at 9:30 am. There is a non-refundable $10.00 entry fee. Contestants will be required to play a waltz, a schottische, a jig and a reel, all in a manner suitable for Michigan old-time dancing. Contestants will be judged on timing/tempo, intonation, expression and repertoire.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Neighborhood Multi-Cultural Family Festival (Community awareness)
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 3810 Gilbert Street Detroit, MI 48210
We have been at the corner of Gilbert and Clayton Streets in (Southwest) Detroit for over 100 years and want to continue to be a leader and a source of support to our community. Neighborhood Multi-Cultural Family Festival Sat, October 3, 2009 11am – 5pm We are planning many fun Family Oriented Activities, Entertainment from several cultures, Great Food, Tours of our Church and School, and Several Booths providing families with Great Information on Family Help Programs and Child Safety Precautions from various Organizations that everybody could benefit from.
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Downtown Saturday Night in South Lyon (Concerts)
Time: 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Downtown South Lyon
What: Live bands, a beer tent and food vendors in the streets of downtown South Lyon!Musical Entertainment Lineup: 5:30 - 6:15: Riot Brothers7:00 - 8:15: Old Dogs9:00 - 11:00: Global Village The fun gets started on Saturday, October 3rd at 5:30 p.m. with a performance by the Riot Brothers. They are followed by the Old Dogs at 7:00 p.m., a classic rock band from Detroit who you might recognize them from their frequent shows at the South Lyon Hotel.At 9:00 p.m. the evening's headliners Global Village, take the stage. They have been packing dance floors for almost 20 years and we’re excited to welcome them to South Lyon. Boasting a three piece horn section, powerful vocals, a driving rhythm section, and a song list that's sure to get any crowd dancing, you won't want to miss this party band!
An Evening of Art & Advocacy (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Park West Gallery, 29469 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield
Come to the first-ever public exhibition and sale of the artwork of the late Nolan Ross, a former editorial and political cartoonist with the Detroit Free Press, and support the children of Michigan. Guests can view and purchase Mr. Ross’s imaginative, humorous and insightful illustrations while enjoying beverages and hors d' oeuvres in support of Michigan's Children, a nonprofit advocacy organization based in Lansing. Tickets are $75 per person.
CRUSH Birmingham 2009 Wine & Food Classic (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Location: The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St., Birmingham
CRUSH Birmingham 2009 Wine & Food Classic, hosted by Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, a statewide agency whose mission is to help families cope with leukemia, lymphoma, and related blood disorders, will offer the novice and connoisseur alike the opportunity to savor extraordinary wines paired with regional cuisine and food from the finest restaurants. General admission for the event is $250 per person, and $350 per person for patron admission.
The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Performance Network Theatre
Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall... but you won't know all of the secrets until the final moments. Suzi Regan plays seven roles in this funny, poignant tour de force that looks at love, betrayal, revenge and redemption. A runaway hit at Canada's Stratford Festival. Directed by David Wolber.
Chamber Music Society of Detroit Presents Tokyo String Quartet (Musical Performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Location: Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit welcomes the Tokyo String Quartet for its 25th performance for the organization. Pre-Concert Dinner at Bacco Ristorante available with special reduced dinner price for CMSD ticket-holders from 5:00 – 6:15 PM. Pre-Concert Talk (6:45-7:30 PM) by Steven Rings, Associate Professor of Music, University of Chicago. Please visit the Chamber Music Society's web site for ticket and event details.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Stimua Bowling/ Cider Mill Weekend! (non-profit fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Farmington Hills
Recruiting autism crusader, Rachel Prinstein, is launching a limited edition apparel line raising awareness for autism. The launch will take place at Langan’s Bowling Alley on Friday, October 2nd from 8-11 pm and again on Saturday, October 3rd from 11 am- 4 pm at the Franklin Cider Mill. Grab friends, family, or a hot date and join us for bowling with food and drinks included (suggested donation of $5). Saturday’s event is a fun packed, fully-loaded family day at Franklin Cider Mill including donuts, candied apples, hot dogs and fresh cider with carriage rides. A percentage of all proceeds benefits Judson Center’s Autism Connections. Stimua apparel will be sold at both events.
Frankie Darcell at Twenty-five (Celebration)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Roostertail @ 100 Marquette Drive, Detroit MI, 48214
Frankie Darcell celebrates 25 years in Broadcast. Her celebration will commemorate the past 25 years she spent in radio while benefiting four Detroit-based organizations.
CRUSH Birmingham Night Moves (Dance Benefit)
Time: 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Location: The Townsend Hotel-downtown Birmingham
Spend an evening dancing to one of the hottest DJs in the country, DJ Scene, while enjoying a three-hour open bar, sponsored by Remy Cointreau, and exquisite midnight bites created by The Townsend Hotel. The event, located at The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St., Birmingham, will benefit Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, a statewide agency whose mission is to help families cope with leukemia, lymphoma, and related blood disorders. Tickets for the event are $50 and may be purchased online at www.crush2009.com. Event sponsors include Remy Cointreau, Gerych’s Graziella, Michigan Brewing Company, and Band-Ayd Systems.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Exhibit and Forum (Community awareness)
The Friends of Belle Isle will present a forum on Belle Isle Park management in conjunction with the “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” exhibition installed at the Detroit Historical Museum until October 11, 2009. The forum will run from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the museum. In so many ways, Belle Isle has lit the way for better urban living since its purchase for use as a park in 1879. The rich cultural heritage of the park is celebrated in picnics and reunions every year, and its worth is demonstrated in special civic events, recreational programs and everyday leisure. Its fragile ecosystem is less well-understood, but as Americans everywhere are learning about the value of “going green,” equally important. This forum will identify next steps for its preservation. A $5 donation is requested from the general public, but Detroit Historical Society and Friends of Belle Isle members can participate for free. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
A Tuscan Evening (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 12:00 AM to 11:55 PM
Location: Mirage Banquet Center 16980 Eighteen Mile Clinton Twp
Every school district in Macomb County has students who attend school - homeless. They go to school from shelters, cheap motels or crowded in with relatives.The Clinton Valley Kiwanis are sponsoring a Wine Tasting/ Italian Buffet Dinner/ Silent Auction on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00-9:00pm. The tickets are $25 or a table of ten can be reserved for $225- a savings of $25. It will be held at the Mirage Banquet Center, 16980 Eighteen Mile Rd. in Clinton Twp. Tickets and information available by calling Anna (586) 286-3983 or Anita at (586) 246-6289. All proceeds go to the Macomb Intermediate School District Education Project for Children and Youth. they will purchase a gift card for each student allowing them to buy new and /or shoes for school.
Jr. Pinckney Players present "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" (Arts and Entertainment)
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe tells a story, of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the land of Narnia, and the adventures they encounter as they help Aslan save Narnia from the evil White Witch. Anyone who is a Narnia or C.S. Lewis fan will not want to miss out on this production. Performances will be at the Jane Tasch Theatre on M36, in Pinckney MI. Show dates and times: September 26th and October 3rd at 7:30p.m., September 27th and October 4th at 2:00p.m. Ticket available on PayPal, at Brighton Tux in Brighton, Busch's and Pinckney Community Ed, in Pinckney, Prices $12.00 adults, $10.00 children and seniors. An additional $2.00 will be charged for tickets sold at the door.Visit our website at http://www.pinckneyplayers.com
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
St. John's Armenian Church 2009 Festival (Festivals)
St. John Armenian Church of Southfield is celebrating its yearly Festival with a theme of our History “Armenia ~Land Of Noah’s Ark”- with carnival rides, homemade Armenian specialty foods, a market place with a variety of venders, Armenian music, dancing, raffles, auctions and a fine arts exhibit and sale. We look forward every year to inviting the community to this Fall Festival to share our culture and friendship with our neighbors throughout the state. Everyone is welcome to this wonderful event. St. John is located at 22001 Northwestern Highway, at Southfield Freeway and festivities run from Thursday, October 1st through Sunday, October 4th. There will be a blood drive on Saturday with a goal to collect 70 pints of blood. Donors should schedule an appointment by calling 248-569-3446. The Carnival and Festival are open to the public. Festival attendees are asked to bring in canned goods as part of the Church’s food drive to aid Forgotten Harvest.St. John’s Armenian Church, with its distinguishing gold dome, is a national landmark. In the early 1960s, the dome was used as a navigational marker by pilots flying into Metro Airport.Armenia, a small country East of Turkey and North of Iran, is one of the oldest and most historic civilizations in the world. Mount Ararat, where the bible states Noah's Ark came to rest, was, until 1915, part of Armenia. Armenia Is the First Nation to Adopt Christianity as its Faith.Dates and times of activities are as follows:Thursday, October 1st: Carnival Rides from 3:15 pm to 8:30pmOpening Auction Dinner 5:30 pm tickets presold, Fine Arts Exhibit and Sale from 7 pm – 10pm.Friday, October 2nd: Festival open from 5:30 pm to 12 midnightSaturday, October 3rd: Festival open from Noon - 12:00 midnight, Blood Drive from 11:30 am. – 5 p.m.Sunday, October 4th: Carnival and Festival are open Noon - 8 p.m. For more informaiton: www.stjohnsarmenianchurch go to 2009Festival.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Fall Family Days and Herb Fest (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Fall Family Days and Herb Fest will highlight fragrant and culinary herbs, fascinating gourds and fun family activities at Michigan’s Farm Garden. Visitors can taste test herb-seasoned foods like butter, popcorn, water, syrups and honey then make tea bags filled with dried herbs. Demonstrations will include how to make an herbal spa, herbal sweets and green cleaning products. Visitors can carve gourds into birdhouses then shop for locally grown products including goats’ milk, soap, teas, herbal sugars and jellies. Other family activities will be taking place in the Children’s Garden. Free with paid admission.
Hepatsis C Foundation "Big House/Big heart" Event (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
The Ann Arbor-based Hepatitis C Foundation will host an October 4th annual run called the “Big House/Big Heart” event. It will take place at the University of Michigan football stadium (event website: http://www.bighousebigheart.com/index.php?Itemid=26&id=12&option=com_content&task=view). The Hepatitis C Foundation works directly with the University of Michigan. They are fundraising for a new “decision aid/patient education tool” – essentially, it’s a computer program in which a Hep C patient inputs their personal data and the system calculates the statistical chances of the patient being successfully treated/their chances of recovery with the treatment.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Art Exhibition (Art & Craft Show)
The Friends of Belle Isle in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society will present “Belle Isle: Soul of the City,” a public exhibition in the community gallery of the Detroit Historical Museum located at 5401 Woodward. This exhibit will run from July 18 – October 11, 2009, with an opening night event on July 17, 2009 and a forum on park management on October 8, 2009. The opening night for “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” runs from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Detroit Historical Museum, including food and wine. Tickets are $40 each to benefit the Friends of Belle Isle, and Belle Isle related products including “Island in the City: How Belle Isle Changed Detroit Forever,” a 112 page history of the park, will be available, along with information about the park’s future. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Columbus Day Dinner Benefit for Knights of Columbus (Benefit Fundraiser)
Enjoy home cooked Italian food, cocktails, meal, music and dancing all to benefit the good works of the Father Patrick O'Kelley Council Knights of Columbus, 23663 Park St, Dearborn, MI 48124. The Columbus Day Dinner is Sunday, Oct. 11th from 4-10 pm. Enjoy Cocktails at 4 pm, Meal at 5 pm, music and dancing from 6-10 pm. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets available by calling the Council at 313.278.5600.
The Big House Big Heart 5K, 10K, 1M Run and Walk (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor
The Big House Big Heart 5K, 10K, 1M run and walk is a fundraiser for which proceeds benefit U of M ALS research at the University of Michigan Program for Neurology Research & Discovery, U of M Cardiovascular Center and C.S. Mott Children's and Women's Hospitals. Companies and/or individuals are also welcome to raise funds for a chosen nonprofit by putting together their own fundraising team. All events take place at the University of Michigan football Stadium and finish on the Big House 50 yard line. The NuStep Health and Fitness Expo will be held at Pioneer High School on Saturday October 3rd. Training programs for the events are available. Further information can be found at: www.bighousebigheart.com or by contacting Andrea at: andrea@runningfit.com or 734-929-9027
Acorn Tour (Tours)
Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Walter P. Chrysler Museum
Two of Michiganders’ favorite autumn activities – enjoying a leisurely drive with stops for dining and entertainment and basking in the season’s changing colors – are highlights of the seventh annual Acorn Tour, a day-long motoring excursion slated for 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. The event, hosted by the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, is open to auto enthusiasts with vehicles of all makes manufactured in 1970 or earlier. The 2009 Acorn Tour features stops in Holly and Rochester. Registration is $60/person or a two-fer rate of $110
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
KidZone: A Family Experience (Family and Kids)
Time: 10:10 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: New Lothrop Community Life Center, 7406 S. Saginaw St., New Lothrop, MI 48460
Dozens of volunteers will come together October 12 in New Lothrop to create a unique family experience for area communities.Launching Sunday, October 12, at 10:10 a.m., KidZone fuses together music, dance, games and drama for a high-energy experience designed to keep both children and parents engaged—all while teaching key values and morals.KidZone will take place every Sunday from 10:10 a.m. to noon in the New Lothrop Community Life Center, located at 7406 S. Saginaw Street in New Lothrop, MI.For more information, visit http://www.kidzonefamily.com or call 810.638.ZONE.
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Great Lakes Regional Chili Cookoff & Motorcycle Show (Festivals)
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Plymouth - Kellogg Park 600 Penniman Ave
The Chili Cookoff features a Red Chili, a Green Chili and a Salsa competition. The winners in each category advance to the 2010 World Championship Chili cookoff.Chili samples will be available starting at 12:00 for a $1 donation.The GLR Chili Bike Show is a ride-in show with 17 categories. There is a $10 fee to enter. 12 – 4 p.m.A “Chili Ride” will begin at MotorCity Harley Davidson and end up at the Chili Cookoff. A fee of $10 gets participants V.I.P. parking. Another ride is planned at the BMW dealership on Ford Road in Canton.The Restaurant Chili Challenge takes place 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Kellogg Park. A dozen restaurants will be vying for “Best Chili in Plymouth” award. Bowls of chili will be $4Other Activities;Live Entertainment Dance Teams Bike Show & Chili Ride inquiries - MotorCity Harley Davidson (248) 473-7433 www.motorcityharley.com. or BMW Motorcycles (734) 981-1479 www.bmwmcsem.com
2009 Birmingham House Tour (House Tour)
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: (Tentative) Birmingham Parking Garage (333 Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, MI 48009)
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Detroit will be hosting the “2009 Birmingham House Tour on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This year’s house tour features uniquely designed homes by AIA architects that include innovative design concepts and represent some of the most current thinking and trends in residential design. Cost to attend is $15 before Sept. 8, and $20 after (including the day of the event). To register, or receive more information, please go to www.aiadetroit.org or call 313-965-4103.
OrionTownship Fire Prevention 2009 Annual Fire Truck Display (Community)
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: 2525 Joslyn Road
Fire Truck Display Featuring: United States Coast Guard at 1:00pm & Survival Flight at 3:00pm (weather & schedule permitting). Many fun activities such as: Jaws of Life Demonstration, 9-1-1 Simulator, Child ID kits, Kids Tattoos, Face Painting,Crawl Low Unfer Smoke Tunnel, Stop,Drop and Roll, Fire Extinguisher demo, Air Bag demo and many other fun activities. The Oakland County Sheriff Dept., Fire Trucks from Orion and Surrounding areas.
First Annual Pet Blessing Service (Animal Well Being)
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Dunk N Dogs Pet Wash
Metro Detroit’s first and only pets welcome church is holding their First Annual Pet Blessing Service this Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The service will be held at Dunk N Dogs Pet Wash [www.dunkndogs.com], 27911 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154. Dunk N Dogs is four blocks west of Inkster Rd. between Lila’s Pierogis and Carriage Car Wash and has additional parking in the rear. All Creatures ULC’s Pet Blessing Service is a free event although donations will be gratefully accepted to support the church and its outreach to animal charities.For more information, contact Reverend Claudia Barber at 313-563-0162, e-mail at claudiabarber@lycos.com, or check out our website at www.allcreaturesulc.com.
Germania's Big Band Celebration (Dinner dance/dance classes)
Time: 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Germania Club Downriver 23156 King Road in Brownstown Twp (btw Telegraph and Dix-Toledo)
Germania Club Downriver celebrates 40 years and German-American Day with a 16 piece Big Band concert and a full course German-style Rouladen or Schnitzel dinner Sunday October 4 at Germania Club 23156 King Road in Brownstown Twp (btw Telegraph and Dix-Toledo). Doors open 3:30; Dinner 4 pm; short ceremony 5:30; Blue Steel begins 6:30 pm. Reservations required only for $8.50 dinner at (734)246-8533. Beer, wine, drinks & sausages available ala carte after 6 pm w/o reservations. Concert $8 adults.
The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Performance Network Theatre
Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall... but you won't know all of the secrets until the final moments. Suzi Regan plays seven roles in this funny, poignant tour de force that looks at love, betrayal, revenge and redemption. A runaway hit at Canada's Stratford Festival. Directed by David Wolber.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Monday, October 05, 2009
Columbus Day Dinner Benefit for Knights of Columbus (Benefit Fundraiser)
Enjoy home cooked Italian food, cocktails, meal, music and dancing all to benefit the good works of the Father Patrick O'Kelley Council Knights of Columbus, 23663 Park St, Dearborn, MI 48124. The Columbus Day Dinner is Sunday, Oct. 11th from 4-10 pm. Enjoy Cocktails at 4 pm, Meal at 5 pm, music and dancing from 6-10 pm. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets available by calling the Council at 313.278.5600.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Art Exhibition (Art & Craft Show)
The Friends of Belle Isle in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society will present “Belle Isle: Soul of the City,” a public exhibition in the community gallery of the Detroit Historical Museum located at 5401 Woodward. This exhibit will run from July 18 – October 11, 2009, with an opening night event on July 17, 2009 and a forum on park management on October 8, 2009. The opening night for “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” runs from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Detroit Historical Museum, including food and wine. Tickets are $40 each to benefit the Friends of Belle Isle, and Belle Isle related products including “Island in the City: How Belle Isle Changed Detroit Forever,” a 112 page history of the park, will be available, along with information about the park’s future. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Shoe Drive to benefit Soles4Souls at American Home Fitness Stores (Awareness & Fundraiser)
American Home Fitness is partnering with Soles4Souls as part of their anniversary celebration this October, and offering a 20% discount to all who participate. Each store location will be collecting gently-worn shoes from its community on October 10, 2009 to help those less fortunate. The shoes will be distributed by Soles4Souls to people in the Untied States and around the world, many of whom are victims of natural disasters or living in extreme poverty. As a special reward to those who participate, American Home Fitness will be offering 20% off any treadmill, elliptical of home gym to anyone who brings in a pair of shoes to one of their store locations on October 10, 2009. "American Home Fitness sells club-quality fitness equipment for the home through ten stores in Michigan and Ohio. To find the location nearest you, go to www.americanhomefitness.com.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Exhibit and Forum (Community awareness)
The Friends of Belle Isle will present a forum on Belle Isle Park management in conjunction with the “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” exhibition installed at the Detroit Historical Museum until October 11, 2009. The forum will run from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the museum. In so many ways, Belle Isle has lit the way for better urban living since its purchase for use as a park in 1879. The rich cultural heritage of the park is celebrated in picnics and reunions every year, and its worth is demonstrated in special civic events, recreational programs and everyday leisure. Its fragile ecosystem is less well-understood, but as Americans everywhere are learning about the value of “going green,” equally important. This forum will identify next steps for its preservation. A $5 donation is requested from the general public, but Detroit Historical Society and Friends of Belle Isle members can participate for free. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Novi Home Show - Fall Remodeling & Design Expo (Home Improvement)
Location: Rock Financial Showplace
Come see the Fall Remodeling and Design Expo, October 9th thru 11th at Rock Financial Showplace. Tickets and Details online at www.novihomeshow.com
A Tuscan Evening (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 12:00 AM to 11:55 PM
Location: Mirage Banquet Center 16980 Eighteen Mile Clinton Twp
Every school district in Macomb County has students who attend school - homeless. They go to school from shelters, cheap motels or crowded in with relatives.The Clinton Valley Kiwanis are sponsoring a Wine Tasting/ Italian Buffet Dinner/ Silent Auction on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00-9:00pm. The tickets are $25 or a table of ten can be reserved for $225- a savings of $25. It will be held at the Mirage Banquet Center, 16980 Eighteen Mile Rd. in Clinton Twp. Tickets and information available by calling Anna (586) 286-3983 or Anita at (586) 246-6289. All proceeds go to the Macomb Intermediate School District Education Project for Children and Youth. they will purchase a gift card for each student allowing them to buy new and /or shoes for school.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Unemployment Day at LaVida Massage (Charity)
Time: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Location: Canton, Brighton, and Clarkston Locations
LaVida Massage is lending a hand and softening the edge to those struck hard by the economic crisis. On Monday, October 5, 2009, participating LaVida Massage franchise locations throughout the United States will be offering a complimentary massage to those currently unemployed. Michigan locations, including Brighton, Mich.; Canton, Mich.; and Clarkston, Mich.; will present a free 30-minute clothed table massage to unemployed workers on Monday, October 5, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is open to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who visit LaVida to redeem their free massage will be required to bring a proof of unemployment from the state unemployment agency. If demand should exceed available center resources for the day, attendees will receive a voucher to return at a later date to take advantage of the complimentary service.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Kym Worthy Speaks (Community)
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Detroit Rotary Club, Detroit Athletic Club
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy will be guest speaker at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Detroit Rotary Club's weekly meeting. The Detroit Rotary Club, part of the world's largest community service network, will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year.Worthy's talk will be at the Detroit Athletic Club. It is open to the public and cost only $15.00 a person.For more information, call Larry Powe, (313) 965-7610 or
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
A Tuscan Evening (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 12:00 AM to 11:55 PM
Location: Mirage Banquet Center 16980 Eighteen Mile Clinton Twp
Every school district in Macomb County has students who attend school - homeless. They go to school from shelters, cheap motels or crowded in with relatives.The Clinton Valley Kiwanis are sponsoring a Wine Tasting/ Italian Buffet Dinner/ Silent Auction on Tuesday, October 6th from 6:00-9:00pm. The tickets are $25 or a table of ten can be reserved for $225- a savings of $25. It will be held at the Mirage Banquet Center, 16980 Eighteen Mile Rd. in Clinton Twp. Tickets and information available by calling Anna (586) 286-3983 or Anita at (586) 246-6289. All proceeds go to the Macomb Intermediate School District Education Project for Children and Youth. they will purchase a gift card for each student allowing them to buy new and /or shoes for school.
Novi Home Show - Fall Remodeling & Design Expo (Home Improvement)
Location: Rock Financial Showplace
Come see the Fall Remodeling and Design Expo, October 9th thru 11th at Rock Financial Showplace. Tickets and Details online at www.novihomeshow.com
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Exhibit and Forum (Community awareness)
The Friends of Belle Isle will present a forum on Belle Isle Park management in conjunction with the “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” exhibition installed at the Detroit Historical Museum until October 11, 2009. The forum will run from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the museum. In so many ways, Belle Isle has lit the way for better urban living since its purchase for use as a park in 1879. The rich cultural heritage of the park is celebrated in picnics and reunions every year, and its worth is demonstrated in special civic events, recreational programs and everyday leisure. Its fragile ecosystem is less well-understood, but as Americans everywhere are learning about the value of “going green,” equally important. This forum will identify next steps for its preservation. A $5 donation is requested from the general public, but Detroit Historical Society and Friends of Belle Isle members can participate for free. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Shoe Drive to benefit Soles4Souls at American Home Fitness Stores (Awareness & Fundraiser)
American Home Fitness is partnering with Soles4Souls as part of their anniversary celebration this October, and offering a 20% discount to all who participate. Each store location will be collecting gently-worn shoes from its community on October 10, 2009 to help those less fortunate. The shoes will be distributed by Soles4Souls to people in the Untied States and around the world, many of whom are victims of natural disasters or living in extreme poverty. As a special reward to those who participate, American Home Fitness will be offering 20% off any treadmill, elliptical of home gym to anyone who brings in a pair of shoes to one of their store locations on October 10, 2009. "American Home Fitness sells club-quality fitness equipment for the home through ten stores in Michigan and Ohio. To find the location nearest you, go to www.americanhomefitness.com.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Art Exhibition (Art & Craft Show)
The Friends of Belle Isle in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society will present “Belle Isle: Soul of the City,” a public exhibition in the community gallery of the Detroit Historical Museum located at 5401 Woodward. This exhibit will run from July 18 – October 11, 2009, with an opening night event on July 17, 2009 and a forum on park management on October 8, 2009. The opening night for “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” runs from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Detroit Historical Museum, including food and wine. Tickets are $40 each to benefit the Friends of Belle Isle, and Belle Isle related products including “Island in the City: How Belle Isle Changed Detroit Forever,” a 112 page history of the park, will be available, along with information about the park’s future. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Columbus Day Dinner Benefit for Knights of Columbus (Benefit Fundraiser)
Enjoy home cooked Italian food, cocktails, meal, music and dancing all to benefit the good works of the Father Patrick O'Kelley Council Knights of Columbus, 23663 Park St, Dearborn, MI 48124. The Columbus Day Dinner is Sunday, Oct. 11th from 4-10 pm. Enjoy Cocktails at 4 pm, Meal at 5 pm, music and dancing from 6-10 pm. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets available by calling the Council at 313.278.5600.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Kym Worthy Speaks (Community)
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Detroit Rotary Club, Detroit Athletic Club
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy will be guest speaker at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Detroit Rotary Club's weekly meeting. The Detroit Rotary Club, part of the world's largest community service network, will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year.Worthy's talk will be at the Detroit Athletic Club. It is open to the public and cost only $15.00 a person.For more information, call Larry Powe, (313) 965-7610 or
Project SALUTE Hosts Free Veterans' Clinic in Roseville (Veterans)
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Vietnam Veteranica, 16945 12 Mis of Amerle Rd., Roseville
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s (UDM Law) Project SALUTE is traveling across the State of Michigan in a mobile law office, a recreational vehicle custom designed, built and generously donated by an anonymous benefactor, providing FREE legal advice to low-income veterans on their federal veterans’ disability and pension benefits claims.
Project SALUTE Hosts Free Veterans' Clinic in Royal Oaks (Veterans)
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Southeast Oakland County Senior Salute, located at 316 E. 11 Mile Rd
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s (UDM Law) Project SALUTE is traveling across the State of Michigan in a mobile law office, a recreational vehicle custom designed, built and generously donated by an anonymous benefactor, providing FREE legal advice to low-income veterans on their federal veterans’ disability and pension benefits claims.
Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do (Class/Workshop)
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, 2-part series to help participants understand, identify and address teen alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday each month from October - June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 is presented the second Tuesday of each month from October - June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Exhibit and Forum (Community awareness)
The Friends of Belle Isle will present a forum on Belle Isle Park management in conjunction with the “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” exhibition installed at the Detroit Historical Museum until October 11, 2009. The forum will run from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the museum. In so many ways, Belle Isle has lit the way for better urban living since its purchase for use as a park in 1879. The rich cultural heritage of the park is celebrated in picnics and reunions every year, and its worth is demonstrated in special civic events, recreational programs and everyday leisure. Its fragile ecosystem is less well-understood, but as Americans everywhere are learning about the value of “going green,” equally important. This forum will identify next steps for its preservation. A $5 donation is requested from the general public, but Detroit Historical Society and Friends of Belle Isle members can participate for free. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Novi Home Show - Fall Remodeling & Design Expo (Home Improvement)
Location: Rock Financial Showplace
Come see the Fall Remodeling and Design Expo, October 9th thru 11th at Rock Financial Showplace. Tickets and Details online at www.novihomeshow.com
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Shoe Drive to benefit Soles4Souls at American Home Fitness Stores (Awareness & Fundraiser)
American Home Fitness is partnering with Soles4Souls as part of their anniversary celebration this October, and offering a 20% discount to all who participate. Each store location will be collecting gently-worn shoes from its community on October 10, 2009 to help those less fortunate. The shoes will be distributed by Soles4Souls to people in the Untied States and around the world, many of whom are victims of natural disasters or living in extreme poverty. As a special reward to those who participate, American Home Fitness will be offering 20% off any treadmill, elliptical of home gym to anyone who brings in a pair of shoes to one of their store locations on October 10, 2009. "American Home Fitness sells club-quality fitness equipment for the home through ten stores in Michigan and Ohio. To find the location nearest you, go to www.americanhomefitness.com.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Columbus Day Dinner Benefit for Knights of Columbus (Benefit Fundraiser)
Enjoy home cooked Italian food, cocktails, meal, music and dancing all to benefit the good works of the Father Patrick O'Kelley Council Knights of Columbus, 23663 Park St, Dearborn, MI 48124. The Columbus Day Dinner is Sunday, Oct. 11th from 4-10 pm. Enjoy Cocktails at 4 pm, Meal at 5 pm, music and dancing from 6-10 pm. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets available by calling the Council at 313.278.5600.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Art Exhibition (Art & Craft Show)
The Friends of Belle Isle in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society will present “Belle Isle: Soul of the City,” a public exhibition in the community gallery of the Detroit Historical Museum located at 5401 Woodward. This exhibit will run from July 18 – October 11, 2009, with an opening night event on July 17, 2009 and a forum on park management on October 8, 2009. The opening night for “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” runs from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Detroit Historical Museum, including food and wine. Tickets are $40 each to benefit the Friends of Belle Isle, and Belle Isle related products including “Island in the City: How Belle Isle Changed Detroit Forever,” a 112 page history of the park, will be available, along with information about the park’s future. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Kym Worthy Speaks (Community)
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Detroit Rotary Club, Detroit Athletic Club
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy will be guest speaker at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Detroit Rotary Club's weekly meeting. The Detroit Rotary Club, part of the world's largest community service network, will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year.Worthy's talk will be at the Detroit Athletic Club. It is open to the public and cost only $15.00 a person.For more information, call Larry Powe, (313) 965-7610 or
KYM WORTHY (Community awareness)
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Detroit Rotary Club, DAC
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy takes no prisoners.And she will be guest speaker at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Detroit Rotary Club's weekly meeting. The Detroit Rotary Club, part of the world's largest community service network, will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year.Worthy's talk will be at the Detroit Athletic Club. It is open to the public and cost only $15.00 a person.For more information, call Larry Powe, (313) 965-7610 or
Leave a Legacy Planned Giving Seminar (Financial Literacy)
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Oak Park
Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan (VNA) will be hosting a planned giving seminar for personal investment planning on Wednesday, October 7 at 5 p.m., at VNA’s Headquarters in Oak Park. For more information, or to register, please call (248) 967-9601 or toll free (800) 882-5720, ext. 9601 or e-mail kdaudlin@vna.org.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/11/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
Novi Home Show - Fall Remodeling & Design Expo (Home Improvement)
Location: Rock Financial Showplace
Come see the Fall Remodeling and Design Expo, October 9th thru 11th at Rock Financial Showplace. Tickets and Details online at www.novihomeshow.com
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Exhibit and Forum (Community awareness)
The Friends of Belle Isle will present a forum on Belle Isle Park management in conjunction with the “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” exhibition installed at the Detroit Historical Museum until October 11, 2009. The forum will run from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the museum. In so many ways, Belle Isle has lit the way for better urban living since its purchase for use as a park in 1879. The rich cultural heritage of the park is celebrated in picnics and reunions every year, and its worth is demonstrated in special civic events, recreational programs and everyday leisure. Its fragile ecosystem is less well-understood, but as Americans everywhere are learning about the value of “going green,” equally important. This forum will identify next steps for its preservation. A $5 donation is requested from the general public, but Detroit Historical Society and Friends of Belle Isle members can participate for free. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Art Exhibition (Art & Craft Show)
The Friends of Belle Isle in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society will present “Belle Isle: Soul of the City,” a public exhibition in the community gallery of the Detroit Historical Museum located at 5401 Woodward. This exhibit will run from July 18 – October 11, 2009, with an opening night event on July 17, 2009 and a forum on park management on October 8, 2009. The opening night for “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” runs from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Detroit Historical Museum, including food and wine. Tickets are $40 each to benefit the Friends of Belle Isle, and Belle Isle related products including “Island in the City: How Belle Isle Changed Detroit Forever,” a 112 page history of the park, will be available, along with information about the park’s future. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Columbus Day Dinner Benefit for Knights of Columbus (Benefit Fundraiser)
Enjoy home cooked Italian food, cocktails, meal, music and dancing all to benefit the good works of the Father Patrick O'Kelley Council Knights of Columbus, 23663 Park St, Dearborn, MI 48124. The Columbus Day Dinner is Sunday, Oct. 11th from 4-10 pm. Enjoy Cocktails at 4 pm, Meal at 5 pm, music and dancing from 6-10 pm. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets available by calling the Council at 313.278.5600.
World Series of Softball & Home Run Derby to benefit Make a Wish (Benefit Fundraiser)
Taylor Police vs. Taylor Firefighters Local 1252 will compete in the 3rd Annual World Series of Softball & Home Run Derby for the Make A Wish Foundation on Sat, Oct. 10th 4 pm at Rotary Park, 12211 Telegraph in Taylor. Tickets are being sold for $5 each at Taylor Police Dept, 23515 Goddard. Concession and 50/50 raffle at the game. 100% of the proceeds go to Make A Wish. For information call Jeff Shewchuk at 313.587.6548.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Shoe Drive to benefit Soles4Souls at American Home Fitness Stores (Awareness & Fundraiser)
American Home Fitness is partnering with Soles4Souls as part of their anniversary celebration this October, and offering a 20% discount to all who participate. Each store location will be collecting gently-worn shoes from its community on October 10, 2009 to help those less fortunate. The shoes will be distributed by Soles4Souls to people in the Untied States and around the world, many of whom are victims of natural disasters or living in extreme poverty. As a special reward to those who participate, American Home Fitness will be offering 20% off any treadmill, elliptical of home gym to anyone who brings in a pair of shoes to one of their store locations on October 10, 2009. "American Home Fitness sells club-quality fitness equipment for the home through ten stores in Michigan and Ohio. To find the location nearest you, go to www.americanhomefitness.com.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Leave a Legacy Planned Giving Seminar (Financial Literacy)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Grosse Pointe Woods
Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan (VNA) will be hosting planned giving seminars for personal investment planning on Thursday, October 8 at 11 a.m., at the Grosse Pointe Public Library (20680 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236). For more information, or to register, please call (248) 967-9601 or toll free (800) 882-5720, ext. 9601 or e-mail kdaudlin@vna.org.
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
"Daisy Tells A Secret" (Family and Kids)
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Palladium 12, Birmingham
A new, short film that teaches children the difference between good and bad touch. thanks to $45,000 in funding from the Verizon Foundation to HAVEN, Oakland County’s nonprofit organization committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault. In this new film, she shares with viewers her personal story of surviving sexual abuse, introducing children to the concepts of personal safety and body ownership. A special meet-and-greet with Daisy will immediately follow the presentation. Parents, teachers and children welcome.There is no cost to attend the event and children are welcome. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To R.S.V.P. or for further information, contact Diane Rowe,248-334-1284, ext 346, or drowe@haven-oakland.org
Oxford Problem Pregnancy Center annual dinner and silent auction (Dinner and Fundraiser event)
Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Boulder Pointe Golf and Conference Center, One Champions Circle, Oxford, MI 48371
The Oxford Problem Pregnancy Center will host its annual dinner and silent auction on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 6 pm. The event will be held at the Boulder pointe Golf and Conference Center in Oxford, MI. Guest speaker Denny Kass, husband, father, former pro-wrestler, 1980 Olympic trial finalist and member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will present "The Art of Pro-Life Persuasion". Seats can be reserved at $50 for adults and $35 for students. Tables of ten can be reserved for $475. Please call the OPPC at 248-969-2177 to reserve your seat or to donate to the auction.
Michigan Animal Rescue League Hosts Yappy Hour (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Royal Park Hotel, Rochester, MI
Join the Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) for Yappy Hour – a happy hour for canines and their human companions on the lawn of the beautiful Royal Park Hotel (600 East University Drive, Rochester, Michigan). Guests will sip specialty “pup-tails” and enjoy delicious “hound-d’oeuvres” while their dogs enjoy the finer things right alongside them with gourmet dog food and treats. With live music, a silent auction, art park, and pet photo portrait opportunities– Yappy Hour promises to be a fabulous evening of music, art, food, socializing and fun for you and your dog! Dress yourself and your pooch to impress – as the Royal Park Hotel will be awarding a complimentary brunch for two for Yappy Hour’s “Best Dressed Dog.” Tickets are $60 and $100 (VIP) and are now available online at michigananimalrescueleague.org or by calling the shelter at 248-335-9290. All proceeds from Yappy Hour will benefit the Michigan Animal Rescue League.
Gala Celebration and Silent Auction (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 16703 Fort Street, Southgate
The Gala Celebration and Silent Auction is the most significant fundaising effort of the year for The Information Center, Inc. The Information Center offers free services to Southeast Michigan residents, such as employment and training referral and care management services for seniors. The Gala includes a full-course meal, a wide variety of auction items, entertainment and much more! Tickets are available now and cost $75 per person. Sponsorship packages are also available. To purchase tickets or learn more, please call (734) 282-7171 or visit www.theinfocenter.info.
The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Performance Network Theatre
Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall... but you won't know all of the secrets until the final moments. Suzi Regan plays seven roles in this funny, poignant tour de force that looks at love, betrayal, revenge and redemption. A runaway hit at Canada's Stratford Festival. Directed by David Wolber.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Friday, October 09, 2009
Shoe Drive to benefit Soles4Souls at American Home Fitness Stores (Awareness & Fundraiser)
American Home Fitness is partnering with Soles4Souls as part of their anniversary celebration this October, and offering a 20% discount to all who participate. Each store location will be collecting gently-worn shoes from its community on October 10, 2009 to help those less fortunate. The shoes will be distributed by Soles4Souls to people in the Untied States and around the world, many of whom are victims of natural disasters or living in extreme poverty. As a special reward to those who participate, American Home Fitness will be offering 20% off any treadmill, elliptical of home gym to anyone who brings in a pair of shoes to one of their store locations on October 10, 2009. "American Home Fitness sells club-quality fitness equipment for the home through ten stores in Michigan and Ohio. To find the location nearest you, go to www.americanhomefitness.com.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
World Series of Softball & Home Run Derby to benefit Make a Wish (Benefit Fundraiser)
Taylor Police vs. Taylor Firefighters Local 1252 will compete in the 3rd Annual World Series of Softball & Home Run Derby for the Make A Wish Foundation on Sat, Oct. 10th 4 pm at Rotary Park, 12211 Telegraph in Taylor. Tickets are being sold for $5 each at Taylor Police Dept, 23515 Goddard. Concession and 50/50 raffle at the game. 100% of the proceeds go to Make A Wish. For information call Jeff Shewchuk at 313.587.6548.
Columbus Day Dinner Benefit for Knights of Columbus (Benefit Fundraiser)
Enjoy home cooked Italian food, cocktails, meal, music and dancing all to benefit the good works of the Father Patrick O'Kelley Council Knights of Columbus, 23663 Park St, Dearborn, MI 48124. The Columbus Day Dinner is Sunday, Oct. 11th from 4-10 pm. Enjoy Cocktails at 4 pm, Meal at 5 pm, music and dancing from 6-10 pm. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets available by calling the Council at 313.278.5600.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Art Exhibition (Art & Craft Show)
The Friends of Belle Isle in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society will present “Belle Isle: Soul of the City,” a public exhibition in the community gallery of the Detroit Historical Museum located at 5401 Woodward. This exhibit will run from July 18 – October 11, 2009, with an opening night event on July 17, 2009 and a forum on park management on October 8, 2009. The opening night for “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” runs from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Detroit Historical Museum, including food and wine. Tickets are $40 each to benefit the Friends of Belle Isle, and Belle Isle related products including “Island in the City: How Belle Isle Changed Detroit Forever,” a 112 page history of the park, will be available, along with information about the park’s future. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/11/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Exhibit and Forum (Community awareness)
The Friends of Belle Isle will present a forum on Belle Isle Park management in conjunction with the “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” exhibition installed at the Detroit Historical Museum until October 11, 2009. The forum will run from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the museum. In so many ways, Belle Isle has lit the way for better urban living since its purchase for use as a park in 1879. The rich cultural heritage of the park is celebrated in picnics and reunions every year, and its worth is demonstrated in special civic events, recreational programs and everyday leisure. Its fragile ecosystem is less well-understood, but as Americans everywhere are learning about the value of “going green,” equally important. This forum will identify next steps for its preservation. A $5 donation is requested from the general public, but Detroit Historical Society and Friends of Belle Isle members can participate for free. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Novi Home Show - Fall Remodeling & Design Expo (Home Improvement)
Location: Rock Financial Showplace
Come see the Fall Remodeling and Design Expo, October 9th thru 11th at Rock Financial Showplace. Tickets and Details online at www.novihomeshow.com
Capuchin Soup Kitchen Fundraiser (Charity Fundraiser)
The 37th annual SOCK (Support Our Capuchin Kitchen) dinner will take place October 9, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. with an Afterglow event, “Second Helping,” immediately following. The Afterglow event is targeted to metro Detroit’s Generation X and Y community. Tickets for SOCK are $250 and include silent auction, dinner, open bar and program – the party continues for those already in attendance to the Afterglow where live entertainment by That 80’s Band will be provided. Those interested only in the Afterglow, “Second Helping,” may purchase a ticket for $50 which includes entertainment, two drinks and dessert bar. For tickets, 313.579.2100, ext. 20, www.cskdetroit.org or www.secondhelping.org. Founded in 1929, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen serves Metro Detroit by providing food, clothing and spiritual counsel to those in need. Preparing and frequently serving more than 2,000 meals a day, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen also distributes household items and operates a shower program, food pantry, and children’s tutoring and art therapy program. Additionally, its Earthworks Urban Farm produces vegetables for Detroit’s hungry and educates the community in regards to sustainable relationships between human beings and the earth.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Performance Network Theatre
Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall... but you won't know all of the secrets until the final moments. Suzi Regan plays seven roles in this funny, poignant tour de force that looks at love, betrayal, revenge and redemption. A runaway hit at Canada's Stratford Festival. Directed by David Wolber.
“Second Helping” Afterglow Event (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM
Location: Detroit Marriott Hotel - Renaissance Center
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen will be hosting “Second Helping” – the organization’s second annual afterglow event targeted to metro Detroit’s Generation X and Y community, following its 37th annual fundraiser, Support Our Capuchin Kitchen (SOCK), on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009.Second Helping will take place at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $50 each, with all proceeds going to the soup kitchen, and will include entertainment, two drinks, dessert bar and coffee station. Entertainment will be provided by That 80’s Band. Free parking is available in the Beaubien Street garage.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Novi Home Show - Fall Remodeling & Design Expo (Home Improvement)
Location: Rock Financial Showplace
Come see the Fall Remodeling and Design Expo, October 9th thru 11th at Rock Financial Showplace. Tickets and Details online at www.novihomeshow.com
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Exhibit and Forum (Community awareness)
The Friends of Belle Isle will present a forum on Belle Isle Park management in conjunction with the “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” exhibition installed at the Detroit Historical Museum until October 11, 2009. The forum will run from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the museum. In so many ways, Belle Isle has lit the way for better urban living since its purchase for use as a park in 1879. The rich cultural heritage of the park is celebrated in picnics and reunions every year, and its worth is demonstrated in special civic events, recreational programs and everyday leisure. Its fragile ecosystem is less well-understood, but as Americans everywhere are learning about the value of “going green,” equally important. This forum will identify next steps for its preservation. A $5 donation is requested from the general public, but Detroit Historical Society and Friends of Belle Isle members can participate for free. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/11/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
National Free Practice MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE Test Days (Educational)
Location: Various
The Princeton Review is offering free events for students to take full-length MCAT, LSAT, GMAT and GRE practice exams. These practice tests will allow students to become familiar with the test formats, pacing, question types, and physical and mental demands of the graduate exams. All students who take a free practice test will receive a personalized, detailed score report analysis.National Free Practice MCAT Days – October 10th and 11thNational Free Practice LSAT Day – October 11thNational Free Practice GMAT Days – September 27th and October 10thNational Free Practice GRE Days – September 27th and October 11thAll of the above tests are offered in the following locations: Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Rochester, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Toledo, and Dearborn. Dates and times for each location are available by calling The Princeton Review office at 800-2Review, 734-663-2163, or by visiting PrincetonReview.com/events. You can also register by phone or web.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Art Exhibition (Art & Craft Show)
The Friends of Belle Isle in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society will present “Belle Isle: Soul of the City,” a public exhibition in the community gallery of the Detroit Historical Museum located at 5401 Woodward. This exhibit will run from July 18 – October 11, 2009, with an opening night event on July 17, 2009 and a forum on park management on October 8, 2009. The opening night for “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” runs from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Detroit Historical Museum, including food and wine. Tickets are $40 each to benefit the Friends of Belle Isle, and Belle Isle related products including “Island in the City: How Belle Isle Changed Detroit Forever,” a 112 page history of the park, will be available, along with information about the park’s future. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Columbus Day Dinner Benefit for Knights of Columbus (Benefit Fundraiser)
Enjoy home cooked Italian food, cocktails, meal, music and dancing all to benefit the good works of the Father Patrick O'Kelley Council Knights of Columbus, 23663 Park St, Dearborn, MI 48124. The Columbus Day Dinner is Sunday, Oct. 11th from 4-10 pm. Enjoy Cocktails at 4 pm, Meal at 5 pm, music and dancing from 6-10 pm. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets available by calling the Council at 313.278.5600.
World Series of Softball & Home Run Derby to benefit Make a Wish (Benefit Fundraiser)
Taylor Police vs. Taylor Firefighters Local 1252 will compete in the 3rd Annual World Series of Softball & Home Run Derby for the Make A Wish Foundation on Sat, Oct. 10th 4 pm at Rotary Park, 12211 Telegraph in Taylor. Tickets are being sold for $5 each at Taylor Police Dept, 23515 Goddard. Concession and 50/50 raffle at the game. 100% of the proceeds go to Make A Wish. For information call Jeff Shewchuk at 313.587.6548.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Shoe Drive to benefit Soles4Souls at American Home Fitness Stores (Awareness & Fundraiser)
American Home Fitness is partnering with Soles4Souls as part of their anniversary celebration this October, and offering a 20% discount to all who participate. Each store location will be collecting gently-worn shoes from its community on October 10, 2009 to help those less fortunate. The shoes will be distributed by Soles4Souls to people in the Untied States and around the world, many of whom are victims of natural disasters or living in extreme poverty. As a special reward to those who participate, American Home Fitness will be offering 20% off any treadmill, elliptical of home gym to anyone who brings in a pair of shoes to one of their store locations on October 10, 2009. "American Home Fitness sells club-quality fitness equipment for the home through ten stores in Michigan and Ohio. To find the location nearest you, go to www.americanhomefitness.com.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
5K Run/Walk to Benefit Detroit College Promise (Sports and Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 AMLocation: Detroit River Walk at Atwater and St. Antoine
Registration will begin at 8 AM at the Detroit River Walk at Atwater and St. Antoine – Run/Walk start time 9AM. Awards will be given for male and female overall and masters’ categories, 3 deep in each age group. For more information go to The Detroit College Promise, www.DetroitCollegePromise.org or call 248/646-3269. Register at www.justsayrun.com Volunteers are needed.The Detroit College Promise is a scholarship program for Detroit Public school students modeled on the successful “Kalamazoo Promise”. By leveraging existing funding sources and partnering with organizations already working within the Detroit School System, our mission is to empower students to believe that a college education is attainable and in this manner we motivate and incentivize students and their parents to take the needed steps to become college bound, starting in the ninth grade. DCP is 501(c)(3) tax exempt.
Mom to Mom Sale (Mom to Mom Sale)
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Franklin High School 31000 Joy Rd. Livonia, MI 48150
Come shop our mom to mom sale with 70 tables of used kids items - clothes, toys, books, etc. Also includes a large item area with carseats, toys, portable cribs, highchairs and the like. Tables are available for rent. Info is available on our website. Questions can be directed to Sheri - pasheri@msn.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Pug Rescue Network's 4th annual Pug-O-Ween (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Heritage Park 12111 Pardee Taylor Mi 48180
Come and join us with your pug. There will be costume contest food fun, games and pug races . Last year there was over 200 people and there pugs! You have to see it to believe it! You can also purchase some of our PRN merchandise.There will be fresh donuts from a local cider mill and also all the cider you can drink not to mention the atmosphere:)Cost: $5.00 per adult$2.00 per child under 12
Pug Rescue Network's 4th Annual Pug-O_Ween (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Heritage Park 12111 Pardee Taylor Mi 48180
Come and join us for a day of fun. Get dressed up with your pug and get in the costume contest. There will be fun food and games. Fresh donuts and cider will be served. You can also purchase some of our great Pug Rescue Network merchandise while you are there.
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Light The Night Walks (Community)
Time: 6:00 PM
Light The Night Walk events are evenings filled with inspiration. Carrying illuminated balloons - white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer - thousands of walkers - men, women and children - form a community of caring, bringing light to the dark world of cancer.Whether you're a cancer survivor, supporting someone who is battling cancer, or have lost a loved one, please join us and help Light The Night. *Bone marrow drives will take place prior to each walk during check-in. You do not need to be a registered walk participant to donate.*Dates and locations:Check-in will begin at 6 PM:10/2: Memorial Park, Royal Oak, MI10/10: Community High School, Ann Arbor, MI10/10: Downtown YMCA, Grand Rapids, MI (check-in at 5:30)10/16: Bishop Park, Wyandotte, MI10/17: Bronso (downtown), Kalamazoo, MI (check-in at 5:30)
The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Performance Network Theatre
Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall... but you won't know all of the secrets until the final moments. Suzi Regan plays seven roles in this funny, poignant tour de force that looks at love, betrayal, revenge and redemption. A runaway hit at Canada's Stratford Festival. Directed by David Wolber.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Sunday, October 11, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Art Exhibition (Art & Craft Show)
The Friends of Belle Isle in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society will present “Belle Isle: Soul of the City,” a public exhibition in the community gallery of the Detroit Historical Museum located at 5401 Woodward. This exhibit will run from July 18 – October 11, 2009, with an opening night event on July 17, 2009 and a forum on park management on October 8, 2009. The opening night for “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” runs from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Detroit Historical Museum, including food and wine. Tickets are $40 each to benefit the Friends of Belle Isle, and Belle Isle related products including “Island in the City: How Belle Isle Changed Detroit Forever,” a 112 page history of the park, will be available, along with information about the park’s future. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/11/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
Belle Isle: Soul of the City Exhibit and Forum (Community awareness)
The Friends of Belle Isle will present a forum on Belle Isle Park management in conjunction with the “Belle Isle: Soul of the City” exhibition installed at the Detroit Historical Museum until October 11, 2009. The forum will run from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday October 8, 2009 at the museum. In so many ways, Belle Isle has lit the way for better urban living since its purchase for use as a park in 1879. The rich cultural heritage of the park is celebrated in picnics and reunions every year, and its worth is demonstrated in special civic events, recreational programs and everyday leisure. Its fragile ecosystem is less well-understood, but as Americans everywhere are learning about the value of “going green,” equally important. This forum will identify next steps for its preservation. A $5 donation is requested from the general public, but Detroit Historical Society and Friends of Belle Isle members can participate for free. Call 313-833-7934 for more info about Museum hours and operations, and 313-331-7760 for more info about the Friends of Belle Isle. Or visit www.fobi.org or www.detroithistorical.org.
Novi Home Show - Fall Remodeling & Design Expo (Home Improvement)
Location: Rock Financial Showplace
Come see the Fall Remodeling and Design Expo, October 9th thru 11th at Rock Financial Showplace. Tickets and Details online at www.novihomeshow.com
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
KidZone: A Family Experience (Family and Kids)
Time: 10:10 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: New Lothrop Community Life Center, 7406 S. Saginaw St., New Lothrop, MI 48460
Dozens of volunteers will come together October 12 in New Lothrop to create a unique family experience for area communities.Launching Sunday, October 12, at 10:10 a.m., KidZone fuses together music, dance, games and drama for a high-energy experience designed to keep both children and parents engaged—all while teaching key values and morals.KidZone will take place every Sunday from 10:10 a.m. to noon in the New Lothrop Community Life Center, located at 7406 S. Saginaw Street in New Lothrop, MI.For more information, visit http://www.kidzonefamily.com or call 810.638.ZONE.
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
“Moving with Success Empowerment Brunch: Conversations with Powerful Women of Purpose” (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Seldom Blues Restaurant
The Rhonda Walker Foundation (RWF) will host its fifth annual “Moving with Success Empowerment Brunch: Conversations with Powerful Women of Purpose,” on Sunday, October 11, 2009. The event will take place from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at Seldom Blues restaurant in downtown Detroit. The Foundation will honor 15 doctors and other professionals for their contributions to the health care industry and their commitment to serving youth in the metro Detroit community. Tickets for the event are $150 per person; they can be purchased in advance or at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Rhonda Walker Foundation. To purchase tickets, explore sponsorship opportunities, or learn more about the Rhonda Walker Foundation, call (800) 652-2989 or visit www.rhondawalkerfoundation.org.
Capuchin Soup Kitchen Benefit (fund raiser)
Time: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: American Polish Century Club
The 18th annual SOUPerbowl fundraiser for the Capuchin Soup Kitchen is on Sunday, October 11th. Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, your $20 donation includes unlimited servings of great tasting soups provided by over 3 dozen Detroit area restaurants, breads and baked goods donated from many local bakeries, continuous live entertainment provided by the best Celtic bands and singers, and Irish stepdancers in the area. It's on Sunday Oct. 11th, from Noon to 8:00pm, at the American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane, located just north of 14 Mile Rd & Hoover in Sterling Heights. Children under 12 FREE. Call 586-979-2914 for more info.
Fire Station Open House (Community)
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 200 East Silverbell (East of M-24)
The fire station will be open, and will have working fire truck and rescue displays. Free gifts for the children will be available. Movies, brochures and activity books on fire safety and fire prevention will be available.
Orion Township Fire Station #3 Open House (Community)
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: 3365 Gregory (West of Baldwin)
The fire station will be open, and will have working fire truck and rescue displays. Free gifts for the children will be available. Movies, brochures and activity books on fire safety and fire prevention will be available.
Orion Township Fire Station #4 Open House (Community)
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 465 S. Baldwin (North of Clarkston Rd)
The fire station will be open, and will have working fire truck and rescue displays. Free gifts for the children will be available. Movies, brochures and activity books on fire safety and fire prevention will be available.
Stanley Cowell's Tribute to Art Tatum (fund raiser)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Toledo
Renowned pianist Stanley Cowell performs his tribute to the legendary Art Tatum in celebration of what would have been Tatum's 100th birthday.Mr. Cowell peformance is in support of the African American Legacy Project an nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the histories of African Americans.
The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Performance Network Theatre
Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall... but you won't know all of the secrets until the final moments. Suzi Regan plays seven roles in this funny, poignant tour de force that looks at love, betrayal, revenge and redemption. A runaway hit at Canada's Stratford Festival. Directed by David Wolber.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Monday, October 12, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Comedian Steve Hofstetter will be appearing at Oakland Community College (Comedy)
Comedian Steve Hofstetter will be appearing at Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills on Tuesday, 10/13.Hofstetter has been on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and E! True Hollywood Story, and will be on upcoming episodes of Comics Unleashed and Comedy All-Stars. His second album hit number 20 on the comedy charts, and he has been on ESPN's "Quite Frankly," Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood," and VH1's "Countdown." He performs 300 live dates a year, and has over half a million friends on facebook and MySpace. He's the host of a syndicated Radio short (in over 150 markets), and is a former columnist for Sports Illustrated and the NHL. He's also an associate producer on the last Barbara Walters Special, and is touring to support his newest album, Steve Hofstetter's Day Off. You can get a full bio or see some Steve's act at http://www.stevehofstetter.com.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Women in Philanthropy 2009 (non-profit fundraiser)
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Congregation Shaarey Zedek
The Sinai Guild will host the Women in Philanthropy Women’s Heart Health Benefit on October 13. A biennial event, this year the Guild will welcome keynote speaker Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., a frequent guest on Oprah. This years funds will provide an Advanced Duplex Ultrasound with Vascular Reactivity Assessment, which provides the ability to assess novel indices of cardiovascular function as prognosticators of future cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
"Free Markets, The Sub-Prime Debacle and the Financial Crises" (Business)
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Lawrence Tech, Buell Builidng M218, 21000 W. 10 Mile, Southfield
Lawrence Tech Adjunct Professor Michael Rinkus, senior vice president of international banking at Comerica Bank, will analyze the causes and implications of the current global financial crisis. He will provide new insights that challenge conventional wisdom, arguing that sub-prime financing was a symptom rather than a cause of a crisis that had its origins in global financial forces. The cost is $15. There is no charge for current students and members of the Center for Global Leadership and Understanding. Registration is required. Please send your check payable to Lawrence Technological University to: For more information, email globalleaders@ltu.edu or call (248) 204-3050.
Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do (Class/Workshop)
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, 2-part series to help participants understand, identify and address teen alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday each month from October - June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of a teen substance abuse problem. Part 2 is presented the second Tuesday of each month from October - June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Annual Town Hall Meeting (Community)
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Kulick Community Center, Ferndale, MI
The Ferndale Senior Group's Annual Town Hall Meeting, "Lunch with the Mayor", will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at 11:00 am in the Multipurpose Room at the Kulick Community Center, 1201 Liversnois, Ferndale, Michigan. The guest speaker will be Ferndale Mayor Craig Covey. Free admission to the meeting. Lunch will be available for $2.75. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call Ferndale Senior Group President Jeannie Davis at 248 541-5888.
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
"No Child without A Christmas" (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Location: Fernhill Country Club 17600 Clinton river Rd. Clinton Twp., MI
Goodfellows Annual "No Child Without A Christmas" Spaghetti DinnerOctober 14, 200911:30-8:00$7.00 per personChildren under Age 5 - FreeCome out and join us for a great spaghetti dinner and to help support a worthy cause.Tickets available at the door. For advanced ticket sales contact Shanon Rupkus 586-489-5615 or Mary Perkins 586-746-0012
Say “Boo!” to the Flu (Health)
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Bloomfield Hills Schools Family Doyle Center (7273 Wing Lake Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301)
Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy; it is also the time of year to get your family vaccinated against the flu. At the Detroit-area Say “Boo!” to the Flu event, nurses from the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan (VNA) will administer seasonal flu vaccinations, while also providing parents with important flu prevention information. The Halloween-themed event will also offer fun, interactive games for families. Playing fun games and receiving free give-aways can help kids forget about their flu vaccination!Cost: Flu vaccinations cost $25 per dose and FluMist, the nasal vaccine for healthy individuals ages 2-49, costs $30 per dose. Insurances accepted: Blue Care Network, HAP, Priority Health; Health Plus of Michigan; cash or check also acceptedFor more information, visit www.SayBooToTheFlu.com.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
OUR TOWN Art Show and Sale (Juried Art Show and Sale)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: The Community House, 380 South Bates, Birmingham
The 24th Annual OUR TOWN ART Show and Sale, presented by The Community House and The DeRoy Testamentary Foundation takes place October 15-17 at The Community House. The juried, all media art show provides a forum for Michigan artists to show, demonstrate and sell their work. The art ranges from traditional to contemporary. This year’s show and sale will showcase 389 pieces of artwork from 193 artists and will award $10,000 in prize money to Michigan artists. Admission to the show is FREE. The Preview takes place October 14 and includes strolling dinner, live musical entertainment, the first opportunity to preview and purchase art. Tickets to the Preview are $75/$200.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Third Thursdays in Downtown Ferndale (Shopping/Economic Development/Transit)
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Ferndale
Themed Shopping Night in Downtown Ferndale, this month featuring "Zombies" -- how to spot one, be one, repel one...all in good fun. Hair & Make-Up Boo-tiques, Bootiful costume choices and more.
Ladies Fall Banquet and Fashion Show (Annual Dinner Event)
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Penna's of Sterling Heights, 38400 VanDyke, Sterling Heights, 48312
"The Power of a Woman's Words" is the theme for this year's Annual Fall Banquet presented by the Precious Jewels Ministry at Community Christian Church located in Sterling Heights. Our Guest Speaker will be Sharon Jaynes, who is the author of thirteen books and co-founder of Girlfriends in God, Inc. Fashion Show is presented by Lord and Taylor of Lakeside Mall.Ticket Price is $38.00 Includes Dinner and Fashion and Show. Tickets go on sale September 6th through October 4th. Please contact Community Christian Church at 586-323-1730 for additional information and tickets.
Food and Wine at Cellar 849 (Wine Tasting)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Cellar 849, Plymouth, MI
The BeckRidge Chorale will host “Food and Wine at Cellar 849,” featuring the specialty wines of Cellar 849 and the delicious hors d’oeuvres of Chef Aaron Carmichael. Tickets are $25. A portion of any purchases made those evenings will benefit the BeckRidge Chorale Scholarship Program. This will be the perfect event for BeckRidge fans and wine enthusiasts alike to Renew, Rejoice and Remember.
Meshell Ndegeocello (Musical Performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: Music Hall
Meshell Ndegeocello is a Grammy nominted soul singer and songwriter. She is credited for birthing the neo-soul movement. This a multi-instrumentalist incorporates funk, soul, rock, rap and R&B throughout her musical career. Ndegeocello music is featured on several film soundtracks including, Batman & Robin, Love & Basketball, Higher Learning, Love Jones and Talk to Me to name a few.
The Blonde, the Brunette, and the Vengeful Redhead (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Performance Network Theatre
Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall... but you won't know all of the secrets until the final moments. Suzi Regan plays seven roles in this funny, poignant tour de force that looks at love, betrayal, revenge and redemption. A runaway hit at Canada's Stratford Festival. Directed by David Wolber.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Friday, October 16, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Seek the Chic Fashions (Fashion Show)
Location: St. George Cultural Center, Troy, MI
The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to come and enjoy their 38th annual fashion show, "SEEK THE CHIC FASHIONS" on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Bring your friends and have a great "girls night out" with a delicious dinner followed by a beautiful fashion show, raffle and door prizes. Fashions provided by Chico’s, Kids Gap and Gymboree of Somerset. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Hollywood Nights Movie Marathon (Charity Fundraiser)
Location: Emagine Theater – Novi
Join Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, Emagine Theater, The Oakland Press, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bagger Dave’s and Valvoline Instant Oil Change for Hollywood Nights, a 24-hour movie watching marathon. Hollywood Nights kicks off at 10 AM on Friday (registration opens at 9 AM) October 16, and ends on Saturday, October 17, at 10 AM. The event will take place at the Emagine Theater in Novi. All Hollywood Nights participants are required to raise a minimum pledge of $105.10.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
OUR TOWN Art Show and Sale (Juried Art Show and Sale)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: The Community House, 380 South Bates, Birmingham
The 24th Annual OUR TOWN ART Show and Sale, presented by The Community House and The DeRoy Testamentary Foundation takes place October 15-17 at The Community House. The juried, all media art show provides a forum for Michigan artists to show, demonstrate and sell their work. The art ranges from traditional to contemporary. This year’s show and sale will showcase 389 pieces of artwork from 193 artists and will award $10,000 in prize money to Michigan artists. Admission to the show is FREE. The Preview takes place October 14 and includes strolling dinner, live musical entertainment, the first opportunity to preview and purchase art. Tickets to the Preview are $75/$200.
Great Lakes Art Fair (Art & Craft Show)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Rock Financial Showplace
The Great Lakes Art Fair at the Rock Financial Showplace offers fine artists and craftspeople and their patrons an expansive regional marketplace, as well as an early launch to the traditional holiday shopping season. The fall GLAF will take place Friday October 16- Sunday October 18, 2009 inside the sprawling “weather-free” Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi. Adults $7.00, Children 12 and under free of charge. Convenient free parking. The Fair is open Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The Fall Great Lakes Art Fair follows the successful debut Spring GLAF, combining exclusive and uncommon works from local, regional and national artists with a charming village marketplace setting, beautiful seasonal landscape display, and café with delicious fare provided by Epoch Catering. Groups are welcome, special discount coupons and other offers are available at www.greatlakesartfair.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Project SALUTE Hosts Free Legal Clinic for Veterans in Pontiac (Veterans)
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: The Baldwin Center, 212 Baldwin Avenue, Pontiac, MI
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s (UDM Law) Project SALUTE is traveling across the State of Michigan in a mobile law office, a recreational vehicle custom designed, built and generously donated by an anonymous benefactor, providing FREE legal advice to low-income veterans on their federal veterans’ disability and pension benefits claims.
Dominican Literacy Center Tutor Training Workshop (Educational)
Time: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: St. Clare of Montefalco, 1401 Whittier Rd. Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Become a Pro-Literacy Certified Tutor!The Dominican Literacy Center is providing a free 12-hour workshop to become a certified Pro-Literacy tutor! During the workshop you will learn about different tutoring techniques and what makes a tutor successful. If you have ever thought about becoming a tutor, come to the workshop and learn more. The Dominican Literacy Center is always in need of new tutors and their new ideas- come to the workshop, then become a volunteer. The workshop is October 16th from 5:30-9:30 and October 17th from 8:30-4:30. For more information about becoming a tutor and signing up for the workshop visit http://www.dlcliteracy.org or email dominican@ameritech.net.
A Little Bit Country Dinner Show (fund raiser)
Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church 323 Scott Monroe MI 48161
6th Annual "A Little Bit Country" Dinner Show. Featuring 3 local artists. $20.00 per person or table of 8 for $150.00 includes buffet dinner. Proceeds to benefit Faith in Action for Monroe County, a faith based non profit whose mission is to provide volunteer services to homebound seniors. All tickets are sold in advance through the FIAMC office at 734-243-2233. Tickets must be purchased by October 12th. Call for more information or visit our website at www.fiamonroe.org.
Light The Night Walks (Community)
Time: 6:00 PM
Light The Night Walk events are evenings filled with inspiration. Carrying illuminated balloons - white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer - thousands of walkers - men, women and children - form a community of caring, bringing light to the dark world of cancer.Whether you're a cancer survivor, supporting someone who is battling cancer, or have lost a loved one, please join us and help Light The Night. *Bone marrow drives will take place prior to each walk during check-in. You do not need to be a registered walk participant to donate.*Dates and locations:Check-in will begin at 6 PM:10/2: Memorial Park, Royal Oak, MI10/10: Community High School, Ann Arbor, MI10/10: Downtown YMCA, Grand Rapids, MI (check-in at 5:30)10/16: Bishop Park, Wyandotte, MI10/17: Bronso (downtown), Kalamazoo, MI (check-in at 5:30)
Black Tie & Tails Gala Fundraiser (Animal Rescue Event Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: Dearborn Inn
9th Annual event benefits the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Known to many now as the "Chihuahua" Shelter, we have shared in a challenging time for homeless animals this year in metro Detroit. Please join us to celebrate finding Forever homes for these animals. The elegant affair Goes Hollywood this year complete with a Red Carpet welcome! Dinner, dancing, champagne, silent and live auctions. Ticket price $175 per person. Call 313-943-2697 or purchase on-line at www.DearbornAnimals.org
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Saturday, October 17, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Oktoberfest at Royal Oak Farmers Market (Benefit Fundraiser)
The Royal Oak Farmers Market, along with Lily’s Seafood Grill and Brewery, are set to host the annual Oktoberfest/ Anniversary Event at the market, on Saturday, October 17th, as part of a joint fundraiser for the market, and Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County charity. Doors will open at 6 pm.Admission is $5.00 (includes popcorn) with 11 years & under free. Tickets are available now at the market office or at the door. Beer, wine, soda and concessions will be available for purchase during the event. For further information, contact Shelly Mazur at 248.246.3079.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
Fall Bonsai Show (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The West Michigan Bonsai Club will display a variety of bonsai, from trees in the early stages of training to older established specimens. Local vendors will be selling hard-to-find tools, containers, books and plants. Club members will be available to answer bonsai questions. Admission to the show is free.
Prodigious Pumpkins (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Giant pumpkins weighing hundreds of pounds will be on display at Michigan’s Farm Garden during the Prodigious Pumpkins weekend on October 17 and 18. These giants will amaze kids and adults alike. Search the farm for fun pumpkin facts. This event is free with paid admission and is part of Meijer Gardens’ fall exhibition “ColorFall.” ColorFall is the annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn. ColorFall is open to the public September 19 – October 31, 2009.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Hollywood Nights Movie Marathon (Charity Fundraiser)
Location: Emagine Theater – Novi
Join Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, Emagine Theater, The Oakland Press, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bagger Dave’s and Valvoline Instant Oil Change for Hollywood Nights, a 24-hour movie watching marathon. Hollywood Nights kicks off at 10 AM on Friday (registration opens at 9 AM) October 16, and ends on Saturday, October 17, at 10 AM. The event will take place at the Emagine Theater in Novi. All Hollywood Nights participants are required to raise a minimum pledge of $105.10.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
Free Family Reunion Planning Seminar (seminar)
Time: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Cobo Center
Free Family Reunion Planning Seminar Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Cobo Center from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Seminar Topics: Who is the DMCVB and how can they help with my reunion?Planning a successful family reunionDiscover The D! Unique Ideas for your ReunionHotels 101The seminar is free and continental breakfast will be available. Reunion planners will have the opportunity to meet face to face with representatives from hotels, banquet facilities, entertainment companies, caterers, attractions, souvenir companies and more. Also each attendee will receive a free planning kit and the chance to win prizes.Attendees can register online at www.visitdetroit.com or call 313-202-1985. For more information contact Nikki Donald at ndonald@visitdetroit.com
Ann Arbor Annual Art & Craft Show "Crafting with Grace" (Art & Craft Show)
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: 2898 Packard Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Ann Arbor Annual Art & Craft Show "Crafting With Grace" is a juried show featuring 50+ high quality artists. Held at New Grace Apostolic Temple between Platt Rd. and Stone School Rd. Minutes from !-94 and US-23. Indoor show - single floor, no stairs or steps. Concessions, Bake Sale and Door Prizes. Admissions $3.00 no strollers please.
South Lyon Mothers of Mutliples Fall Sale (Mom to Mom Sale)
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: 1st United Methodist Church, 640 S. Lafayette, South Lyon
Shop for gently used children's items at our fall sale-items include clothing, equipment, toys, books and maternity wear.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Great Lakes Art Fair (Art & Craft Show)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Rock Financial Showplace
The Great Lakes Art Fair at the Rock Financial Showplace offers fine artists and craftspeople and their patrons an expansive regional marketplace, as well as an early launch to the traditional holiday shopping season. The fall GLAF will take place Friday October 16- Sunday October 18, 2009 inside the sprawling “weather-free” Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi. Adults $7.00, Children 12 and under free of charge. Convenient free parking. The Fair is open Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The Fall Great Lakes Art Fair follows the successful debut Spring GLAF, combining exclusive and uncommon works from local, regional and national artists with a charming village marketplace setting, beautiful seasonal landscape display, and café with delicious fare provided by Epoch Catering. Groups are welcome, special discount coupons and other offers are available at www.greatlakesartfair.com
OUR TOWN Art Show and Sale (Juried Art Show and Sale)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: The Community House, 380 South Bates, Birmingham
The 24th Annual OUR TOWN ART Show and Sale, presented by The Community House and The DeRoy Testamentary Foundation takes place October 15-17 at The Community House. The juried, all media art show provides a forum for Michigan artists to show, demonstrate and sell their work. The art ranges from traditional to contemporary. This year’s show and sale will showcase 389 pieces of artwork from 193 artists and will award $10,000 in prize money to Michigan artists. Admission to the show is FREE. The Preview takes place October 14 and includes strolling dinner, live musical entertainment, the first opportunity to preview and purchase art. Tickets to the Preview are $75/$200.
Open House (Community)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: American Moslem Society, Dearborn Mosque 9945 W. Vernor hwy, Dearborn, MI 48120
Hijab, Ramadan, Hajj... What do these have in common? They are forms of worship in Islam. One in every five people on this planet is a Muslim. Isn't it time to learn more about Muslims and their tradition? The American Moslem Society Outreach Committee cordially invites you to an Open House at the Dearborn Mosque. Throughout its Community Outreach Programs, the American Moslem Society Outreach Committee aims to build bridges between Muslims and their surrounding neighbors in roads to establishing a harmonious community. It is our strong belief that the more we know about each other, less animosity will persist and unity will prevail. So come share your thoughts with us during this event. FREE educational literatures and refreshments will be available. For more information, please call or email to (313)377-5788 outreach@masjiddearborn.org
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Behind the Scenes Stahl's Automotive Museum (Tours)
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Stahl's Automotive Museum
Guests will tour one of North America’s oldest and most prestigious private clubs. The club was founded in 1868 and the current clubhouse on Belle Isle was completed in 1922 by renowned architect George Mason. After the tour, guests will have lunch in one of the club’s leisure rooms.
Behind the Scenes (Tours)
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Detroit Yacht Club
Guests will tour one of North America’s oldest and most prestigious private clubs. The club was founded in 1868 and the current clubhouse on Belle Isle was completed in 1922 by renowned architect George Mason. After the tour, guests will have lunch in one of the club’s leisure rooms.
St Hilary Parish 55th Anniversary Celebration (Benefit Fundraiser)
Time: 11:00 AM to 11:55 PM
Location: Redford, MI
ST. HILARY PARISH PRESS RELEASEThe St Hilary 55th Anniversary Celebration October 17, 2009. Auction from 11:00 am – 3:00 pmAt St Hilary 23901 Elmira, Redford, MI 48239 There will be an Anniversary Mass at 4:00 pm.The $50,000 Raffle will be pulled at the Dinner Dance at 10:00pm.A maximum of 2,000 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $55 each. If 2,000 tickets are not sold the drawing will revert to a 50/50 draw and the winner does not need to be present to win. State of Michigan Bureau of State Lottery License Number R01839. The St. Hilary 55th Anniversary Dinner Dance will be held at the Karas House, 23632 Plymouth Rd Redford 48239 from 6:00 pm - midnight. Tickets are $30 per person and include buffet dinner, dancing, entertainment and door prizes. There will be a cash bar for the event.If you need any additional information or order forms, you can visit the website at www.sthilaryredford.org
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Detroit Concert Choir presents its season opening concert - Grand & Glorious (Concerts)
Time: 4:00 PMLocation: Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church
The award winning Detroit Concert Choir, under the direction of Gordon Nelson, presents a concert called “Grand & Glorious” on Saturday, October 17, 4:00 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, located at 19950 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods.The concert will encompass a glorious tapestry of magnificent choral classics by Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Verdi and as well as grand operatic gems in collaboration with Dina Soresi Winter, Director of Opera Programming.Ticket prices Adult: $20, Senior: $18, Young Adult: $10For more information, please call (313) 882-0118 or visit www.detroitconcertchoir.orgThe DCC is dedicated to promoting choral music of high artistic merit and cultural enrichment for the community through performance and education. The Detroit Concert Choir is housed at Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church .
Light The Night Walks (Community)
Time: 6:00 PM
Light The Night Walk events are evenings filled with inspiration. Carrying illuminated balloons - white for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of loved ones lost to cancer - thousands of walkers - men, women and children - form a community of caring, bringing light to the dark world of cancer.Whether you're a cancer survivor, supporting someone who is battling cancer, or have lost a loved one, please join us and help Light The Night. *Bone marrow drives will take place prior to each walk during check-in. You do not need to be a registered walk participant to donate.*Dates and locations:Check-in will begin at 6 PM:10/2: Memorial Park, Royal Oak, MI10/10: Community High School, Ann Arbor, MI10/10: Downtown YMCA, Grand Rapids, MI (check-in at 5:30)10/16: Bishop Park, Wyandotte, MI10/17: Bronso (downtown), Kalamazoo, MI (check-in at 5:30)
Grudge in the Grove: Maple Grove Bowl VI (Community)
Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Dearborn
No pads, no helmets, no fear. Old-time schoolyard football is back. Stellar Scholars, sponsors of the Avanti Car Design Awards, hosts the 6th Annual Fall Football Classic at ITC/Maple Grove Field in East Dearborn. A skills competition precedes the 8:00 kickoff of the game which is open to the public and free of charge.
A Night to Embrace (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: GM Heritage Center
Join Judson Center on October 17, 2009 at the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights for the 26th annual A Night to Embrace-Wine Tasting & Auction. This year's event will feature pairing of great food and fine wines from around the world for an extraordinary wine and dine experience. Guests will be given a rare opportunity to view 200 vehicles at this private venue while bidding on unique auction items. Tickets are $100 per person and include: a wine tasting featuring world-renowned wine experts from select wineries and importers; a strolling dinner with fabulous cuisine specifically selected to compliment different wines, exciting silent and live auctions, and the rare opportunity to be invited inside the Heritage Center. For more information or to join our supporters; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Comcast, George P. Johnson, HOUR Magazine and National City PNC call (248)837-2027 or visit www.judsoncenter.org.
Childhelp 50th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser (Charity)
Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Oakland Air-Oakland County International Airport
Planes, Trains & Automobiles! will be held at Oakland Air Terminal of the Oakland County International Airport. This event will be a fun night of the sights, sounds and tastes of travel. Bring your dancing shoes! Proceeds will support Childhelp and their Foster Care and Mentoring programs locally. Monies will also support the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hoteline, 1-80-4-A-CHILD and the Michigan calls received. Tickets are $85 in advance/$100 at the door.
Party like it is 1969 -- Celebrating 40 Years of JARC and The Somerset Collection (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 PM to 11:00 AM
Location: The Somerset Collection South
JARC and The Somerset Collection will celebrate their 40th Anniversary (Party Like it is 1969) together at a party bringing back the far-out fun of the 1960’s. Guests will be treated to: Psychedelic drinks, small plates, love beads, music and dancing at Somerset a Go-Go.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Sunday, October 18, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Fall Bonsai Show (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The West Michigan Bonsai Club will display a variety of bonsai, from trees in the early stages of training to older established specimens. Local vendors will be selling hard-to-find tools, containers, books and plants. Club members will be available to answer bonsai questions. Admission to the show is free.
Prodigious Pumpkins (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Giant pumpkins weighing hundreds of pounds will be on display at Michigan’s Farm Garden during the Prodigious Pumpkins weekend on October 17 and 18. These giants will amaze kids and adults alike. Search the farm for fun pumpkin facts. This event is free with paid admission and is part of Meijer Gardens’ fall exhibition “ColorFall.” ColorFall is the annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn. ColorFall is open to the public September 19 – October 31, 2009.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Great Lakes Art Fair (Art & Craft Show)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Rock Financial Showplace
The Great Lakes Art Fair at the Rock Financial Showplace offers fine artists and craftspeople and their patrons an expansive regional marketplace, as well as an early launch to the traditional holiday shopping season. The fall GLAF will take place Friday October 16- Sunday October 18, 2009 inside the sprawling “weather-free” Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi. Adults $7.00, Children 12 and under free of charge. Convenient free parking. The Fair is open Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The Fall Great Lakes Art Fair follows the successful debut Spring GLAF, combining exclusive and uncommon works from local, regional and national artists with a charming village marketplace setting, beautiful seasonal landscape display, and café with delicious fare provided by Epoch Catering. Groups are welcome, special discount coupons and other offers are available at www.greatlakesartfair.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
KidZone: A Family Experience (Family and Kids)
Time: 10:10 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: New Lothrop Community Life Center, 7406 S. Saginaw St., New Lothrop, MI 48460
Dozens of volunteers will come together October 12 in New Lothrop to create a unique family experience for area communities.Launching Sunday, October 12, at 10:10 a.m., KidZone fuses together music, dance, games and drama for a high-energy experience designed to keep both children and parents engaged—all while teaching key values and morals.KidZone will take place every Sunday from 10:10 a.m. to noon in the New Lothrop Community Life Center, located at 7406 S. Saginaw Street in New Lothrop, MI.For more information, visit http://www.kidzonefamily.com or call 810.638.ZONE.
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Detroit Candidates Forum 2009 (Civic/Government)
Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Greater Christ Baptist Church - 3544 Iroquois
DETROIT, MI, October 12, 2009 – Detroit residents will be able to hear from its candidates for Mayor, City Clerk, City Council and Charter Commission at the Detroit Candidates’ Forum 2009 sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Lambda Pi Omega Chapter. The forum will be held at Greater Christ Baptist Church in Indian Village on Detroit’s eastside on Sunday, October 18th from 3-6 p.m. The moderator for the event will be Mix 92.3 FM radio personality, Ramona Prater.
25th Anniversary Dinner (Benefit Fundraiser)
Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Congregation Shaarey Zedek
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus holds its 25th Anniversary Dinner, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield. Monies raised benefit the organization’s programming and operations.Begins 5 p.m. with cocktails, followed by dinner.TICKETS: Reservations requested• Regular: $200. Patrons: $300. Sponsorship opportunities available. MORE INFORMATION: Call 248-553-2400, or visit www.holocaustcenter.org
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Monday, October 19, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Co-Dependency Classes (Class/Workshop)
Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Northville, MI
Classes on Codependency and for those who grew up in dysfunctional families, where emotional, verbal or alcohol abuse was present, will be held on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM starting October 20th and will run through November. Please register by calling 734-410-8100 or 734-420-8175. Cost is $12 per class.
Creative Minds: Sculptor and Poet (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
C. Schoenknecht & W. Paul Sculpture Lecture and Meijer Gardens Humanities LectureRenowned sculptor Beverly Pepper and her daughter, celebrated poet Jorie Graham, will discuss their works as part of the Meijer Gardens lecture series and the dedication of Pepper’s new sculpture, Meijer Wedge. The 35-foot tall sculpture will be installed in The Groves section of the Sculpture Park. The abstract work comes to a very narrow point where it meets the ground, creating a sense of tension between the spike and the ground itself. Similarly, in her poetry Graham writes about the tension between nature and mankind. Free with paid admission to Meijer Gardens.
Addiction 101 (Class/Workshop)
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
"Addiction 101" will be presented by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will examine the dynamics of drinking and drug use, review addiction as a brain disease and describe the process of recovery from chemical dependency. This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. All programs are free and open to anyone interested. Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Grief Support Groups (Support Group)
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Belleville, Michigan
David C. Brown Funeral HomeOffers two NEW groups:For individuals who are hurting from a loss,either present or pastSix week Adult Bereavement Support GroupsOn Wednesdays September 16th – October 2111a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Or Thursday evenings September, 17 – October, 226 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There is NO CHARGEThe groups meet at:Brown Family Center678 E. Huron River Dr.Belleville, MI 48111Call: Mary Martinez, Grief Management Coordinator Brown Family Center 734-697-5090 To register or for more information. Also available is private one-on-one support free of charge for you and your family members.
Curator Chat - VeloCity: Detroit's Need for Speed (Lecture)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Detroit Historical Museum
The Detroit Historical Society continues its Scholar Series with Charles K. Hyde, author of “The Northern Lights: Lighthouses of the Upper Great Lakes,” published by Wayne State University Press, on Thursday, October 29 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. The cost for the event is free for Detroit Historical Society members and $10 for the public. For more information or to register for the event, please call (313) 833-1801 or visit www.detroithistorical.org.
Anxiety Disorder Support Group/Class (Class/Workshop)
Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Northville, MI
There will be support group/classes for those who suffer from Anxiety Disorders starting October 21. Private sessions are also available for those with Panic Attacks who might not be able to tolerate a group setting.Please register by calling 734-420-8100 or 734-420-8175. Cost is $12 per class.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Halloween Trunk and Treat by MediLodge of Taylor (Holiday Events)
MediLodge of Taylor invites families to participate in the 3rd annual Trunk or Treat. Bring your ghouls, goblins, witches, and action heroes over to 23600 Northline Road for a Halloween surprise between the hours of 5:30pm and 8:00p on Wednesday, October 22, 2009. This event will take place rain or shine.Trunk or Treat provides a safe environment for families to enjoy an inexpensive evening of Halloween fun!The community gathers together at the MediLodge of Taylors parking lot and the children do their trick or treating by going from car trunk to car trunk on to get their bags filled with goodies!Members of the Police, Fire, and Ambulance will be on hand with decorated vehicles and lots of Halloween treats for all. Employees, health care groups and residents of MediLodge of Taylor will host the individual trunks.The festivities also include cider and doughnuts, the MediLodge Phantom Haunted House, and much more! Attendance at the event is expected to be more than 300! For any questions or for more information call Tracy Bishop, Business Development Coordinator at 248-974-1722 or Suzie Taucher, Director of Human Resources at 734-287-8580.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
The Association for Women in Communications – Detroit Chapter Presents Social Media Guru Peter Shankman (Community)
Location: Southfield, MI
Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Westin, 1500 Town Center Dr., in Southfield.Wednesday, Oct. 23, he will present a half-day seminar from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in Southfield.To purchase tickets visit www.womcomdetroit.org, email info@womencomdetroit.org, or call 866.385.1784Peter will discuss social networking, and viral marketing.Cocktails/TweetUp ticket prices:AWC members $35, nonmembers $55 (+$10 day of event.)Tickets include drink and hors d’oeuvres, with additional cash bar.The morning seminar ticket prices:AWC members $59, nonmembers $79 (+$10 day of event.)Seating is limited for the seminar, which includes continental breakfast.A discount is offered for those who attend both events: AWC members $85, nonmembers $125.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Beaumont Hospitals "Life After Stroke ... Back on Track" Conference (Health)
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Troy Community Center
“Life After Stroke … Back on Track,” a one-day, community education conference providing an overview of stroke; with tips on prevention, treatment and recovery. Includes exhibits, lunch, presentations and panel discussions.Thursday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Troy Community Center3179 Livernois Road (north of Big Beaver Road)TroyFee: $10. Registration required by Oct 16. Call Beaumont’s Physician Referral Service toll-free at 1-800-633-7377.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Michigan Design Center Holiday Decoratng and Entertaining Event (Design and Decorating)
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Michigan Design Center
Join Michigan Design Center (MDC) for a special Holiday Decorating and Entertaining event as the area's top interior designers put their talents on display to provide you some great ideas just in time for the holiday entertaining season. MDC showrooms will come to life with a variety of tabletop displays and holiday room decor, leaving you inspired for the season ahead.There is NO COST to attend this event but space is limited and advance reservations are suggested. Please RSVP by clicking the "register now" button on the MDC event page. If you prefer, you may also contact MDC directly at 248.649.4772 by Friday, October 16.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Friday, October 23, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
The Association for Women in Communications – Detroit Chapter Presents Social Media Guru Peter Shankman (Community)
Location: Southfield, MI
Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Westin, 1500 Town Center Dr., in Southfield.Wednesday, Oct. 23, he will present a half-day seminar from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in Southfield.To purchase tickets visit www.womcomdetroit.org, email info@womencomdetroit.org, or call 866.385.1784Peter will discuss social networking, and viral marketing.Cocktails/TweetUp ticket prices:AWC members $35, nonmembers $55 (+$10 day of event.)Tickets include drink and hors d’oeuvres, with additional cash bar.The morning seminar ticket prices:AWC members $59, nonmembers $79 (+$10 day of event.)Seating is limited for the seminar, which includes continental breakfast.A discount is offered for those who attend both events: AWC members $85, nonmembers $125.
Come and see why families from over 40 zip codes send their children to Spiritus Sanctus Academy (Educational)
Location: Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Spiritus Sanctus Academies Open House, Nov 1~ Educating Children in Spirit and Truth ~Both SSA campuses are hosting an open house on Sunday, November 1st from 1pm – 4pm. The schools place a priority on faith development along with a challenging and integrated curriculum, 100% of SSA students are accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice. Tour the schools, talk with teachers and meet the principals. Come and see why parents from 42 zip codes send their children to SSA! Spiritus Sanctus Academies are independent K-8 Catholic Schools owned & administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. 4101 E Joy Road ~Ann Arbor ~ 734 996-385510450 Joy Road ~ Plymouth ~ 734 414-8430www.SpiritusSanctus.org
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
UDM Law’s Project SALUTE Hosts Veterans’ Legal Clinic in Bad Axe (Veterans)
Time: 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Huron County Health Department, 1142 S. Van Dyke Rd, Bad Axe, MI 48413
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s (UDM Law) Project SALUTE is traveling across the country in a mobile law office, a recreational vehicle custom designed, built and generously donated by an anonymous benefactor, providing FREE legal advice to low-income veterans on their federal veterans’ disability and pension benefits claims.
Detroit job Fair (Job Fairs)
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Holiday Inn Southgate (Detroit South), 17201 Northline Road
Meet face-to-face with top employers at the DetroitHires Job Fair! Attendance is free for job seekers! Register at www.Detroithires.com and you will receive the company list and our online job fair guide. Free RESUME REVIEWS will be available at the event from our two local career experts. See you at the job fair!Friday, October 23, 200911:00 AM to 2:00 PMHoliday Inn Southgate (Detroit South)17201 Northline RoadDetroitPrice: FREEPhone: (877) 561-5627Age Suitability: 18 and up
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Saturday, October 24, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Come and see why families from over 40 zip codes send their children to Spiritus Sanctus Academy (Educational)
Location: Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Spiritus Sanctus Academies Open House, Nov 1~ Educating Children in Spirit and Truth ~Both SSA campuses are hosting an open house on Sunday, November 1st from 1pm – 4pm. The schools place a priority on faith development along with a challenging and integrated curriculum, 100% of SSA students are accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice. Tour the schools, talk with teachers and meet the principals. Come and see why parents from 42 zip codes send their children to SSA! Spiritus Sanctus Academies are independent K-8 Catholic Schools owned & administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. 4101 E Joy Road ~Ann Arbor ~ 734 996-385510450 Joy Road ~ Plymouth ~ 734 414-8430www.SpiritusSanctus.org
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Brookwood Make A Difference Day Flea Market (fund raiser)
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Rochester Hills, MI
New for 2009 -- Brookwood subdivision is holding a two-day flea market. The Brookwood Make A Difference Day Flea Market begins with a Four-Hour Fun Sale on Friday, Oct. 23, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is a $4 donation for this early bird sale. On Saturday, Oct. 24, the flea market is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free on Saturday. The flea market is at the Brookwood Clubhouse located at 998 Brookwood Lane, Rochester Hills, 48309 (south of Tienken between Livernois and Brewster). Proceeds from the event are to be donated to the Baldwin Soup Kitchen in Pontiac; the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International; Paint a Miracle; and The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester. Treasures for sale include new and gently used household items, clothing, jewelry, baby items, purses, books, hardware and tools, golf equipment, sporting goods, small furniture, toys, games and many other items.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Auditions--"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" (Auditions)
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Poitne, MI
Grosse Pointe Theatre will hold auditions for the musical comedy, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Clark M. Gesner. Auditions will be held Saturday, October 24, 2009, 1:00-4:00 P.M. and Sunday, October 25, 2009, 1:00-4:00 P.M. in the Grosse Pointe Theatre rehearsal facility located at 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe, between Maumee and Jefferson. Call the ticket office for further information 313-881-4004.
Auditions--"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" (Auditions)
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Poitne, MI
Auditions will be held Saturday, October 24, 2009, 1:00-4:00 P.M. and Sunday, October 25, 2009, 1:00-4:00 P.M. in the Grosse Pointe Theatre rehearsal facility located at 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe, between Maumee and Jefferson. Call the ticket office for further information 313-881-4004.
Shrineapalooza (Musical Performances)
Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: 3500 W. Thirteen Mile Road; Royal, Oak
A benefit for Royal Oak Shrine Catholic High School's Performing Arts DepT. Saturday, October 24th at 7:30PM as the opening event for the school's new, Performing Arts Center, Saunders Auditorium, at 3500 West Thirteen Mile Road, Royal Oak. Features, Jill Jack, Stewart Francke, the Polish Muslims, Dennis Farac, and A (Habeas) Chorus Line. All have, or have had, offsprings who are or have been students at, where else? Shrine Catholic High School. Tickets are only $10, and are available by calling 248-541-4122, ext. 455 as well as at the door. Proceeds benefit the Shrine Performing Arts Department.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Sunday, October 25, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Day of the Dead (Art & Craft Show)
Location: Xochis Gift Shop 3437 Bagley St. Detoit MI 48216
Xochis Gift Shop presentsDia de los Muertos Novena a nine day celebration of lifein honor and remem-brance of loved ones and times in our lives, that have passed on. This will consist of art exhibitions by local artist.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett EXTENDED TO 25TH OCTOBER 2009 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett9/11 - 10/25/09Everyone has a version of the day a very desperate housewife committed a crime of passion in the shopping mall...but you won’t know all of the secrets until the play’s final moments. Actress Suzi Regan plays all seven roles in thisfunny, twisted play about love, betrayal and revenge. A runaway hit at the Stratford Festival! Directed by ArtisticDirector David Wolber.
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Come and see why families from over 40 zip codes send their children to Spiritus Sanctus Academy (Educational)
Location: Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Spiritus Sanctus Academies Open House, Nov 1~ Educating Children in Spirit and Truth ~Both SSA campuses are hosting an open house on Sunday, November 1st from 1pm – 4pm. The schools place a priority on faith development along with a challenging and integrated curriculum, 100% of SSA students are accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice. Tour the schools, talk with teachers and meet the principals. Come and see why parents from 42 zip codes send their children to SSA! Spiritus Sanctus Academies are independent K-8 Catholic Schools owned & administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. 4101 E Joy Road ~Ann Arbor ~ 734 996-385510450 Joy Road ~ Plymouth ~ 734 414-8430www.SpiritusSanctus.org
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
KidZone: A Family Experience (Family and Kids)
Time: 10:10 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: New Lothrop Community Life Center, 7406 S. Saginaw St., New Lothrop, MI 48460
Dozens of volunteers will come together October 12 in New Lothrop to create a unique family experience for area communities.Launching Sunday, October 12, at 10:10 a.m., KidZone fuses together music, dance, games and drama for a high-energy experience designed to keep both children and parents engaged—all while teaching key values and morals.KidZone will take place every Sunday from 10:10 a.m. to noon in the New Lothrop Community Life Center, located at 7406 S. Saginaw Street in New Lothrop, MI.For more information, visit http://www.kidzonefamily.com or call 810.638.ZONE.
St. Scholastica 70th Anniversary and Fundraiser (Celebration)
Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: St. Scholastica Church and School
70th Anniversary and Fundraiser Celebration for St. Scholastica Catholic School on Oct. 25th. For information call 313.531.0140.
Auditions--"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" (Auditions)
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Poitne, MI
Auditions will be held Saturday, October 24, 2009, 1:00-4:00 P.M. and Sunday, October 25, 2009, 1:00-4:00 P.M. in the Grosse Pointe Theatre rehearsal facility located at 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe, between Maumee and Jefferson. Call the ticket office for further information 313-881-4004.
Auditions--"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" (Auditions)
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Poitne, MI
Grosse Pointe Theatre will hold auditions for the musical comedy, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Clark M. Gesner. Auditions will be held Saturday, October 24, 2009, 1:00-4:00 P.M. and Sunday, October 25, 2009, 1:00-4:00 P.M. in the Grosse Pointe Theatre rehearsal facility located at 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe, between Maumee and Jefferson. Call the ticket office for further information 313-881-4004.
Treats in the Streets (Holiday Events)
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Detroit Historical Museum
The 8th annual "Treats in the Streets" at the Detroit Historical Museum. Come as your favorite historic figure, cartoon personality - or any character - during this trick-or-treat party for families. Crafts, Richard Paul's "Ha Ha Halloween Show" and candy make this a truly can't-miss event.Remember - admission is FREE for children under 12 in costume and all Society members.
New Directions New Connections Conference (Conference)
Time: 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Muslim Unity Center 1830 West Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI
The New Directions New Connections Conference is provided for all adults who work with youth by the Catholic Youth Organization and the Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan. Leaders from the Jewish, Islamic and Christian communities will present on Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation. Ms. Brenda Rosenberg, co-executive producer of “Reuniting the Children of Abraham...Tool Kit for Peace,” will also present. There will be a general session, a mega session, modules, dinner and an evening event. This is an excellent conference for adults who work with youth to learn about our similarities as Children of Abraham and to open ourselves to the experience of being inclusive, so that we in turn can help our children be more inclusive. Conference is Sunday, October 25, 2009, 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM, at the Muslim Unity Center, 1830 West Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI. Cost is $50.00. For questions, call 313.963.7172. For directions, call 248.857.9200
Divorce Support Group (Class/Workshop)
Time: 2:00 PMLocation: Northville, MI
A Support Group Session is starting for those who are struggling with issues related to DIVORCE with the author of two books on divorce, Susan McKenna, on Sunday, October 25th at 2:00 PM. You must register by calling 734-420-8100 or 734-420-8175.Cost of the classes is $12 per session.
Behind the scenes of THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD at Performance Network (Theatre performance)
Time: 4:15 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Learn the creative process and get a glimpse behind the scenes of Performance Network Theatre’s production of Robert Hewett’s stunning one-woman show, THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD on October 25, 2009 at 4:15pm, following the 2pm matinee performance. Enjoy an in-depth discussion with the show’s director, Artistic Director David Wolber,and its star, actress Suzi Regan. Tickets are a $10 suggested donation. They can be ordered at the Performance Network Box Office at 734.663.0681, online at www.performancenetwork.org or by coming to thePerformance Network Theatre (120 East Huron St., Ann Arbor) Monday-Saturday 11-6 or one hour before a performance. Tickets for the 2pm matinee on the 25th are not necessary in order to attend the Behind the Scenes event.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Monday, October 26, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Day of the Dead (Art & Craft Show)
Location: Xochis Gift Shop 3437 Bagley St. Detoit MI 48216
Xochis Gift Shop presentsDia de los Muertos Novena a nine day celebration of lifein honor and remem-brance of loved ones and times in our lives, that have passed on. This will consist of art exhibitions by local artist.
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
JARC's Fall fundraiser (Charity Fundraiser)
For one night only, a club within a club at the Cloud Nine Restaurant and Ultra Lounge (located in the Fisher Theatre Building) will transform into the Alibi Lounge. The Alibi Lounge is an exclusive club for young professionals attending JARC's annual fall fundraiser at the Fisher Theatre and Legally Blonde.Event details:What: The Alibi Lounge -- Strolling supper and cocktails * The event is free for those attending JARC"s annual fall fundraiser. All proceeds to benefit JARCWho: Young adults (21 to 40ish) attending JARC's annual fall fundraiserWhere: Cloud Nine Restaurant & Ultra Lounge @ The Fisher Theatre (mainlevel)When: Tuesday October 27, 2009 5-7 p.m.For more info. www.jarc.org
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Come and see why families from over 40 zip codes send their children to Spiritus Sanctus Academy (Educational)
Location: Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Spiritus Sanctus Academies Open House, Nov 1~ Educating Children in Spirit and Truth ~Both SSA campuses are hosting an open house on Sunday, November 1st from 1pm – 4pm. The schools place a priority on faith development along with a challenging and integrated curriculum, 100% of SSA students are accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice. Tour the schools, talk with teachers and meet the principals. Come and see why parents from 42 zip codes send their children to SSA! Spiritus Sanctus Academies are independent K-8 Catholic Schools owned & administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. 4101 E Joy Road ~Ann Arbor ~ 734 996-385510450 Joy Road ~ Plymouth ~ 734 414-8430www.SpiritusSanctus.org
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Perfecting Church Host Detroit Election October 26, 2009 (Community awareness)
Time: 6:00 PMLocation: 9740 McKinney St Detroit ,MI 48224 Dominican High School campus of Winans Academy
PERFECTING CHURCH HOSTS A ...DETROIT ELECTION FORUM* City Council Debate * * Charter Commission Forum * election forum, designed to educate the community on the races of Detroit City Council and Detroit Charter Commission, There will be a debate amongst the 18 Detroit City Council Candidates. Prior to the debate, the candidates for Charter Commission will briefly present their ideas for how they want to see the Detroit City Charter changed Pastor Marvin L. Winans said" that it is critical for the Detroit community to learn the consequences of their vote" We encourage everyone to come out and bring questions." Please note: The event will not be held at Perfecting Church.Accommodation for media inquiries of the participants and those in attendance will be arranged. For RSVPs please call Lisa Jennings at 313-550-3775 or Richard Mack at 313-645-2095. ________________________________
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Alcoholics Anonymous: A Panel Discussion (Class/Workshop)
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197.
"Alcoholics Anonymous: A Panel Discussion" will present a lively moderated panel discussion regarding addiction and alcoholism, personal recovery, and participation in 12 Step programs. The audience will hear personal recovery stories, and learn how A.A. helps alcoholics recover and how to become involved with A.A. All programs are free and open to anyone interested. Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
JARC's Fall fundraiser (Charity Fundraiser)
For one night only, a club within a club at the Cloud Nine Restaurant and Ultra Lounge (located in the Fisher Theatre Building) will transform into the Alibi Lounge. The Alibi Lounge is an exclusive club for young professionals attending JARC's annual fall fundraiser at the Fisher Theatre and Legally Blonde.Event details:What: The Alibi Lounge -- Strolling supper and cocktails * The event is free for those attending JARC"s annual fall fundraiser. All proceeds to benefit JARCWho: Young adults (21 to 40ish) attending JARC's annual fall fundraiserWhere: Cloud Nine Restaurant & Ultra Lounge @ The Fisher Theatre (mainlevel)When: Tuesday October 27, 2009 5-7 p.m.For more info. www.jarc.org
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Come and see why families from over 40 zip codes send their children to Spiritus Sanctus Academy (Educational)
Location: Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Spiritus Sanctus Academies Open House, Nov 1~ Educating Children in Spirit and Truth ~Both SSA campuses are hosting an open house on Sunday, November 1st from 1pm – 4pm. The schools place a priority on faith development along with a challenging and integrated curriculum, 100% of SSA students are accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice. Tour the schools, talk with teachers and meet the principals. Come and see why parents from 42 zip codes send their children to SSA! Spiritus Sanctus Academies are independent K-8 Catholic Schools owned & administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. 4101 E Joy Road ~Ann Arbor ~ 734 996-385510450 Joy Road ~ Plymouth ~ 734 414-8430www.SpiritusSanctus.org
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Day of the Dead (Art & Craft Show)
Location: Xochis Gift Shop 3437 Bagley St. Detoit MI 48216
Xochis Gift Shop presentsDia de los Muertos Novena a nine day celebration of lifein honor and remem-brance of loved ones and times in our lives, that have passed on. This will consist of art exhibitions by local artist.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Co-Dependency Classes (Class/Workshop)
Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Northville, MI
Classes on Codependency and for those who grew up in dysfunctional families, where emotional, verbal or alcohol abuse was present, will be held on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM starting October 20th and will run through November. Please register by calling 734-410-8100 or 734-420-8175. Cost is $12 per class.
JARC’s 29th Annual Fall Fundraiser featuring a one-night exclusive performance of the Broadway hit, LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical (Theatre performance)
Time: 7:30 PMLocation: The Fisher Theater
JARC’s 29th Annual Fall Fundraiser featuring a one-night exclusive performance of the Broadway hit, LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical. Celebrating it’s 40th year, JARC is a non-profit organization that serves people with developmental disabilities and their families in a variety of ways, from housing to in-home respite care, to advocacy in and around Detroit, Mich.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Come and see why families from over 40 zip codes send their children to Spiritus Sanctus Academy (Educational)
Location: Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Spiritus Sanctus Academies Open House, Nov 1~ Educating Children in Spirit and Truth ~Both SSA campuses are hosting an open house on Sunday, November 1st from 1pm – 4pm. The schools place a priority on faith development along with a challenging and integrated curriculum, 100% of SSA students are accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice. Tour the schools, talk with teachers and meet the principals. Come and see why parents from 42 zip codes send their children to SSA! Spiritus Sanctus Academies are independent K-8 Catholic Schools owned & administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. 4101 E Joy Road ~Ann Arbor ~ 734 996-385510450 Joy Road ~ Plymouth ~ 734 414-8430www.SpiritusSanctus.org
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Day of the Dead (Art & Craft Show)
Location: Xochis Gift Shop 3437 Bagley St. Detoit MI 48216
Xochis Gift Shop presentsDia de los Muertos Novena a nine day celebration of lifein honor and remem-brance of loved ones and times in our lives, that have passed on. This will consist of art exhibitions by local artist.
Dykema 2009 Mergers and Acquisitions Seminar: Meeting the Challenges of Negotiated Acquisitions (seminar)
Time: 7:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Detroit Athletic Club: 241 Madison Avenue
The 2009 Mergers and Acquisitions Seminar is the ideal event for key decision makers, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, general counsel and business development officers interested in M&A.Attendees will gain timely and practical insights for their next M&A deal from leading business and legal professionals.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Anxiety Disorder Support Group/Class (Class/Workshop)
Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Northville, MI
There will be support group/classes for those who suffer from Anxiety Disorders starting October 21. Private sessions are also available for those with Panic Attacks who might not be able to tolerate a group setting.Please register by calling 734-420-8100 or 734-420-8175. Cost is $12 per class.
Performance Network Theatre Benefit Concert Leigh Daniels Ensemble plus "Six Steps to Heaven" CD Release (Jazz Music)
Time: 10:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Leigh Daniels Ensemble will perform at the Performance Network in downtown Ann Arbor onWednesday, October 28th. The concert offers the opportunity to hear a mix of contemporary, classical and jazzcompositions by Daniels, including several new works. All proceeds from tickets sales benefit the PerformanceNetwork, which is located at 120 East Huron Street. The concert begins at 8:00 pm and tickets start at $25 ($5student and senior discounts available with valid ID). Tickets are available for sale through the PNT box office,734-663-0681 or boxoffice@performancenetwork.org. Learn more at www.leighdaniels.com orwww.performancenetwork.org.Leigh Daniels Ensemble’s first CD, “Six Steps to Heaven” will feature studio and live recordings. Informationabout the Ensemble and the CD is available at www.leighdaniels.com.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Day of the Dead (Art & Craft Show)
Location: Xochis Gift Shop 3437 Bagley St. Detoit MI 48216
Xochis Gift Shop presentsDia de los Muertos Novena a nine day celebration of lifein honor and remem-brance of loved ones and times in our lives, that have passed on. This will consist of art exhibitions by local artist.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Come and see why families from over 40 zip codes send their children to Spiritus Sanctus Academy (Educational)
Location: Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Spiritus Sanctus Academies Open House, Nov 1~ Educating Children in Spirit and Truth ~Both SSA campuses are hosting an open house on Sunday, November 1st from 1pm – 4pm. The schools place a priority on faith development along with a challenging and integrated curriculum, 100% of SSA students are accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice. Tour the schools, talk with teachers and meet the principals. Come and see why parents from 42 zip codes send their children to SSA! Spiritus Sanctus Academies are independent K-8 Catholic Schools owned & administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. 4101 E Joy Road ~Ann Arbor ~ 734 996-385510450 Joy Road ~ Plymouth ~ 734 414-8430www.SpiritusSanctus.org
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Hilberry Theatre Presents 'The Fantasticks' (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Hilberry Theatre
In the upcoming 2009-2010 season beginning October 2, the Hilberry will open with a classic American musical to be performed only in the month of October. While the Hilberry has produced a number of musicals during its 47-year history, The Fantasticks will bethe third to illuminate the regular season. The Fantasticks is a celebration of love, in all of its simplicity and heartbreaking complexity, and features such classic tunes as "Try to Remember," "Much More," and "I Can See It." Group discounts and corporate packages are available. For ticket information,please call (313) 577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743Cass Avenue on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock. Performance informationand tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites atwww.theatre.wayne.edu and www.wsushows.com.The Fantasticks performance breakdown:October 2, 2009 – October 24, 2009
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Walsh College open house on Thursday, October 29 at Wayne County Community College District – University Square (Educational/Religion)
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Harper Woods
HARPER WOODS, Mich. – Walsh College will hold an open house at the Wayne County Community College District – University Square, located at 19305 Vernier Road (near the I-94 expressway on the site of the former Beacon East Theaters), from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Application fees for undergraduate and graduate will be waived at this event. Refreshments will be provided. Meet with a Walsh Academic Advisors, receive information on Student Services and organizations, attend a free LinkedIn Workshop - “Are You on LinkedIn? Social Media for Job Search and for Your Career,” 5 p.m. Registration is required at www.walshcollege.edu/openhouse.
Scholar Series ft. Historian Charles Hyde (Lecture)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Dossin Great Lakes Museum
The Detroit Historical Society continues its Scholar Series with Charles K. Hyde, author of “The Northern Lights: Lighthouses of the Upper Great Lakes,” published by Wayne State University Press, on Thursday, October 29 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. The cost for the event is free for Detroit Historical Society members and $10 for the public. For more information or to register for the event, please call (313) 833-1801 or visit www.detroithistorical.org.
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Friday, October 30, 2009
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Day of the Dead (Art & Craft Show)
Location: Xochis Gift Shop 3437 Bagley St. Detoit MI 48216
Xochis Gift Shop presentsDia de los Muertos Novena a nine day celebration of lifein honor and remem-brance of loved ones and times in our lives, that have passed on. This will consist of art exhibitions by local artist.
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Free Health Fair in Detroit (Health and Safety)
IF YOU NEED HELP DEALING WITH AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION THEN THE PATH WORKSHOP AT VILLAGE OF WOODBRIDGE MANOR IN DETROIT IS FOR YOU. IT’S FREE TO ATTEND AND BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24TH. FOR DETAILS OR TO SIGN UP, CALL (800) 482-1455. THAT’S (800) 482-1455.
Come and see why families from over 40 zip codes send their children to Spiritus Sanctus Academy (Educational)
Location: Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Spiritus Sanctus Academies Open House, Nov 1~ Educating Children in Spirit and Truth ~Both SSA campuses are hosting an open house on Sunday, November 1st from 1pm – 4pm. The schools place a priority on faith development along with a challenging and integrated curriculum, 100% of SSA students are accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice. Tour the schools, talk with teachers and meet the principals. Come and see why parents from 42 zip codes send their children to SSA! Spiritus Sanctus Academies are independent K-8 Catholic Schools owned & administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. 4101 E Joy Road ~Ann Arbor ~ 734 996-385510450 Joy Road ~ Plymouth ~ 734 414-8430www.SpiritusSanctus.org
Walled Lake Central performance of "Les Miserables" (Arts and Entertainment)
After doing the Midwest premier of Les Miserables-School Edition 7 years ago to sold out audiences, Walled Lake Western High School announced that they will be performing the show again this fall. The show will be performed on November 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st at 7:30p.m. and on the 22nd at 2:00p.m.. Tickets go on sale, October 12th and can be purchased online at http://www.wlwmusical.com or by phone at 248-956-4625. Ticket prices range from $16 - $18 for adults and $12 - $14 for students and seniors. Discount tickets are also available for groups of 20 or more.“Les Miserables is the world’s most favorite musical”, said Mr. Gregory Cleveland, Walled Lake Western’s Choir Director and Producer of the musical. “The show has been translated into 33 different languages and 40 – 60 productions are performed every night around the world”, Cleveland added. The cast and crew at Western strive to make each musical they perform as authentic to the Broadway production as possible. This year, Western’s show will again feature a 32 foot revolving motorized stage with 1 ton, 12-foot-high moving barricade!
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Hallowee-Ones (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Display your creativity at this special event designed for our youngest visitors. Dress your child as a sculpture, mammal, fish, insect, bird, tree, plant, flower, geologist, one of the Children of the World, or any other way that highlights something about the Children’s Garden. Children are invited to join in a costume parade, listen to Hallween-themed stories, and make a mask. Bring your camera and celebrate Halloween with your wee-ones. No tricks, no treats, just fun! This event is free with paid admission and is part of Meijer Gardens’ fall exhibition “ColorFall.”
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Day of the Dead (Art & Craft Show)
Location: Xochis Gift Shop 3437 Bagley St. Detoit MI 48216
Xochis Gift Shop presentsDia de los Muertos Novena a nine day celebration of lifein honor and remem-brance of loved ones and times in our lives, that have passed on. This will consist of art exhibitions by local artist.
JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)
Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.
Come and see why families from over 40 zip codes send their children to Spiritus Sanctus Academy (Educational)
Location: Spiritus Sanctus Academy
Spiritus Sanctus Academies Open House, Nov 1~ Educating Children in Spirit and Truth ~Both SSA campuses are hosting an open house on Sunday, November 1st from 1pm – 4pm. The schools place a priority on faith development along with a challenging and integrated curriculum, 100% of SSA students are accepted into the Catholic high school of their choice. Tour the schools, talk with teachers and meet the principals. Come and see why parents from 42 zip codes send their children to SSA! Spiritus Sanctus Academies are independent K-8 Catholic Schools owned & administered by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. 4101 E Joy Road ~Ann Arbor ~ 734 996-385510450 Joy Road ~ Plymouth ~ 734 414-8430www.SpiritusSanctus.org
Walled Lake Central performance of "Les Miserables" (Arts and Entertainment)
After doing the Midwest premier of Les Miserables-School Edition 7 years ago to sold out audiences, Walled Lake Western High School announced that they will be performing the show again this fall. The show will be performed on November 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st at 7:30p.m. and on the 22nd at 2:00p.m.. Tickets go on sale, October 12th and can be purchased online at http://www.wlwmusical.com or by phone at 248-956-4625. Ticket prices range from $16 - $18 for adults and $12 - $14 for students and seniors. Discount tickets are also available for groups of 20 or more.“Les Miserables is the world’s most favorite musical”, said Mr. Gregory Cleveland, Walled Lake Western’s Choir Director and Producer of the musical. “The show has been translated into 33 different languages and 40 – 60 productions are performed every night around the world”, Cleveland added. The cast and crew at Western strive to make each musical they perform as authentic to the Broadway production as possible. This year, Western’s show will again feature a 32 foot revolving motorized stage with 1 ton, 12-foot-high moving barricade!
Henry Moore: Master Printmaker (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
The Lillian Heidenberg Gift to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkAlthough celebrated globally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Henry Moore (1898 -1986) was also a master draftsman and printmaker. Although he first experimented with printmaking in the 1930s, it became a significant part of his repertoire beginning in the 1960s. This exhibition draws from a collection of 24 master prints recently presented to Meijer Gardens by Lillian Heidenberg, one of Mr. Moore’s primary gallerists. Moore explored many of his major sculptural themes in etchings and lithographs including seated and reclining figures, mother and child, and animals. This exhibition is the premier presentation of work from this important gift to Meijer Gardens.
ColorFall (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
This annual celebration of the autumn season features an extensive chrysanthemum display with hundreds of flowering plants in both interior and exterior areas. Fall is the most colorful season of the year as it features constantly changing hues of scarlet, auburn, yellow and gold. The many colors of nature can be found along the walking trails of Meijer Gardens and at Michigan’s Farm Garden where heirloom vegetables, herbs, maize, gourds and giant pumpkins can be found. Color tours, tram rides and seasonal children’s activities offer a unique way to experience autumn.
Lynn Chadwick: In Contact (Sculpture Exhibition) (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) was one of several talented British sculptors who burst upon the international art scene in the late 1950s. He established a critically acclaimed body of work that continued to develop well into the late 20th century. Inspired by the career of Henry Moore, Chadwick’s sculpture displays a fascinating evolution of personal images through powerful series of abstracted human figures, animals, birds and imaginary beasts. This retrospective exhibition, the first in the United States since the artist’s death in 2003, features 43 sculptures and 5 lithographs from the permanent collection of the Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Beginning with the highly geometric and strongly linear figures and beasts of the 1950s, this exhibition follows the chronology of the master’s career through to the majestic and sensuous male and female forms of the 1980s.
Holiday Boutique at St. Anselm in Dearborn Hts. (Holiday Events)
Enjoy the 26th Annual St. Anselm Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 7th from 10 am - 4 pm. Tables still available. Rental fee $35 per table. Set up time is Friday evening and at 8 am Saturday morning. Call Joanne Gleason at 734.673.4314. St. Anselm is located on Outer Drive, just north of Ford Road in Dearborn Hts.,
Benefit Honor Flight Michigan (Charity Fundraiser)
Every day, 1500 WWII veterans’ lives are being lost, and many have never had the chance to view the monument built in honor of their service. During the month of November, Ram’s Horn of Shelby Township will host a new Sunday evening entertainment series to help raise money for Honor Flight Michigan, a non-profit organization that makes trips to Washington D.C. war memorials possible for veterans. Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance. A four-course dinner and two-hour live show are included, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Honor Flight Michigan. Ram’s Horn of Shelby Township is located at 48865 Hayes, situated at the corner of 22 Mile Road and Hayes. For more information, please call 586.566.5370.
RENT (Theatre performance)
Location: St. Dunstan's Theatre
Take the journey of a lifetime as you follow a year in the lives of seven friends in New York’s East Village as they search for hope and acceptance while struggling with poverty, AIDS and addiction. RENT is a celebration of art, friendship and love that will make you reconsider the measure of your own life. The 7th longest-running show on Broadway, this rock-opera won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Musical.Show runs October 16 - November 1, 2009. More information, curtain times, and ticket purchases can be made by visiting our website at http://www.StDunstansTheatre.com.
Wiards Orchards Country Fair & Cider Mill (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti
Wiard’s Orchards Country Fair and Cider Mill offers lots of family friendly entertainment. Spend the day outside with your family and enjoy a hayride through our beautiful orchard, or take your chances in our corn maze. Kids love our antique fire engine rides and pony rides. Don’t forget apple and pumpkin picking! Visit our Country Store for fresh cider and donuts. Take home a homemade pie, or one of our many varieties of specially made jams and jellies. That is just a few of the many activities you can enjoy at Wiard’s. Please visit our website or call for a complete list!www.wiards.com
Halloween Costume Walk-a-Thon and Harvest Festival (Walk a thons)
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Friends School in Detroit, 1100 St. Aubin Blvd. near Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48207
Friends School in Detroit will host a Halloween costume Walk-A-Thon and Harvest Fest fundraiser. The special holiday fundraiser, open to the public, will raise money for scholarships for underprivileged children in Detroit. Various dignitaries including Detroit mayoral and council candidates are expected to attend. Over 800 attendees, mostly children, are expected to wind their way in costumes on the Dequindre Cut walkway from Friends School to the Eastern Market to the River Walk and back. The Harvest Fest, held at the school following the Walk-A-Thon, will feature the famous Detroit band, the Blue Pigs, all Detroit policemen, playing live. Other activities include Trick or Treating, Moon Walk Bouncer, face painting, hayride, pumpkin decorating and a doughnut eating contest.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD Extended to NOVEMBER 1ST (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
In response to sold-out shows and rave reviews from both critics and patrons,Performance Network Theatre announces three additional weeks of its season opener, Robert Hewett’sTHE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. This one-woman show willnow run through Sunday, November 1st. Weekly performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm,Sunday at 2pm.Critics are calling BLONDE “positively riveting,” “captivating” and “intriguing” while Suzi Regan’sperformance is being heralded as “among her finest” as she garners “big laughs.”Artistic Director David Wolber said “I’m thrilled that audiences are responding so positively to Suzi’sbrilliant performance and to the story. Its themes of living in the moment and the power of forgivenessare aspects of the play that seem to resonate. Of course, it’s great to hear so much laughter as well.”
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