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Baldwin Public Library explores history of Detroit-style pizza
BIRMINGHAM — The Baldwin Public Library will hold a hybrid event with author Karen Dybis about her new book, “Detroit Style Pizza: A Doughtown History,” 7-8 p.m. Aug. 14.
The book explores the history of the local delicacy that is Detroit-style pizza. Among Dybis’ five local history books are “The Witch of Delray” and “Better Made in Michigan.”
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. To register, visit www.baldwinlib.org.
Birmingham Shopping District hosts cruise event
BIRMINGHAM — Thousands of classic cars and over a million people are expected to participate in the Woodward Dream Cruise throughout the Woodward Avenue corridor. Birmingham’s Cruise Event will take place on 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 19.
A variety of classic cars will be on display at the event, as well as sponsor exhibits and food.
Cruise enthusiasts are encouraged to spend the day in downtown Birmingham. There are several shops, restaurants and cafes for visitors to enjoy while they are in town for the event.
For more information, visit allinbirmingham.com/visitors/cruiseevent.
Cranbrook Art Museum hosts Family Day
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Join the Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 12 for Family Day.
Families can participate in fun activities to engage all ages in art. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the art museum’s galleries through guided activities.
For more information on Family Day, visit cranbrookartmuseum.org.
Na Bonsai performs at Cranbrook Art Museum’s Poolside Performance
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — On Thursday, Aug. 17, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., will host Na Bonsai at 6:30 p.m.
Na Bonsai will debut “The Alkhemy of Awakened Sound,” a graphic score series. Na Bonsai, a multi-disciplinary artist, producer, and liberation technologist, is from Detroit.
This Poolside Performance is free and open to the public. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
At 5:30 p.m. there will be drop-in screen printing on the museum peristyle. Participants can print a unique graphic score print by Na Bonsai or a Cranbrook image. Guests can bring their own items to print on for free, or purchase a T-shirt or tote bag to print on for $5.
