Arts, Entertainment & Features

Published April 11, 2024

MADISON HEIGHTS — A springtime tradition is returning to Madison Heights. For six years prior to the pandemic, the city would send interested seniors on a bus ride to the state capital in Lansing for Older Michiganians Day.

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Published April 11, 2024

METRO DETROIT — The spirit of independent record stores will make music on Record Store Day, set for April 20 this year.

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Published April 11, 2024

C&G Newspapers

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Don’t throw out those eclipse glasses just yet. They might still have a purpose.

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Published April 6, 2024

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield and Make Food Not Waste are partnering for a free Community Feast from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13 at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.

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Published April 5, 2024

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Rouge are partnering to host a free presentation about rain gardens from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Earth Day, April 22, in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.

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Published April 5, 2024

METRO DETROIT — While Earth Day is officially celebrated on April 22, those looking to tidy up the planet — or simply their homes — can do so on a number of dates through May.

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Published April 3, 2024

ROCHESTER — Standing in front of G.E. Casey Coal & Wood Yard is lifelong Rochester-area resident Elizabeth Casey, or Lizzie, as she was often called.

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Published April 3, 2024

ROCHESTER — Whether it’s plowing the sidewalks and driveways in his community or assisting elderly neighbors, Rochester resident Matthew Vazana is always there to lend a helping hand.

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Published April 3, 2024

ROCHESTER HILLS — Community members are invited to tap into their creativity to help beautify the sidewalks in the Auburn Road corridor, around the Brooklands Plaza.

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Published April 3, 2024

NOVI — Members of Faith Presbyterian Church in Novi have made it their mission over the last 10 years to bring purified water to the people of Guatemala. In February, five members of the church went to the country to install a water purification system at a school.

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Published April 3, 2024

TROY — A Ukrainian tradition is continuing on, thanks to experts on the country’s heritage and a little help from local nonprofit Samaritas.

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Published April 3, 2024

BIRMINGHAM — After a year hiatus, The Community House’s summer camps are back for another season of engaging and exciting experiences for kids. They are holding over 20 camps this year for ages 5-16.

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Published April 2, 2024

BIRMINGHAM — Until April 18, the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, will show an exhibition with the work of Roscoe Hall II titled, “Eidetic Recipes.”

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Published April 2, 2024

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — World War II veteran Larry Bennett, of Grosse Pointe Woods — who turned 100 March 28 — was celebrated during a birthday party thrown by the Men’s Club of Grosse Pointe March 26

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Published April 2, 2024

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — If Murphy’s Law were a theatrical production, it would be “The Play That Goes Wrong.”

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Published April 2, 2024

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Metro Detroiters have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a near-total solar eclipse close to home April 8, and the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores is teaming up with the Michigan Science Center to make sure it’s a safe and memorable experience for all ages.

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Published April 2, 2024

BERKLEY — A special benefit concert honoring a former Berkley student who died by suicide will be held later this month. The concert held in memory of Alyssa Marie Zino will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak, located at 529 Hendrie Blvd.

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Published April 2, 2024

BIRMINGHAM — Local retailers and restaurants are coming together to offer special giveaways and sales incentives for all ages at the annual Spring Stroll event, sponsored by Warby Parker. This event will take place in downtown Birmingham 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13.

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Published April 2, 2024

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Creating characters and acting out stories are just parts of what makes live action role-playing so fun for these players. The sense of community and belonging makes it ten times better.

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Published April 2, 2024

FRANKLIN — Franklin is kicking off its bicentennial celebration with a dinner and barn dance April 6. The night will begin at 5:30 p.m. in a tent between Village Hall and the police station.

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