Arts & Entertainment

Funky Ferndale Art Fair, DIY Street Fair to return downtown

Published September 9, 2021

Woodward Talk

Funky Ferndale Art Fair, DIY Street Fair to return downtown

FERNDALE — Two major fairs located in the heart of downtown Ferndale will return this month.

Published September 9, 2021

Troy Times

Troy Heritage Band is ready to bring some music back to the community

TROY — The Heritage Concert Band of Troy is back and looking for musicians after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published September 9, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Social square dancing to debut at Royal Oak senior center

ROYAL OAK — The Leo Mahany/Harold Meininger Senior Community Center will offer a new recreational activity: social square dancing, so grab your partner and do-si-do.

Published September 9, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Artists’ work displayed in Fraser in support of farmers market

FRASER — Fraser residents can view a little local art posted in support of the local farmers market, thanks to the Fraser First Booster Club.

Published September 8, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak singer, band nominated for Josie Music Awards

ROYAL OAK — Rio Scafone, of Royal Oak, and her band, Rio and the Rockabilly Revival, are nominated for numerous Josie Music Awards, a prestigious award show that honors independent artists of all genres.

The 14th annual Clinton Township Festival of the Senses is set to Sept. 25-26. It celebrates many artistic mediums and features over 100 artists and specialty food vendors.

Published September 8, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Festival of the Senses returns to Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — After a one-year hiatus, the Festival of the Senses is back.

Drummer and “huge” Rolling Stones fan Brian Pastoria, of Warren, got an autograph from Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts after they both appeared in the book “Sticks ‘N’ Skins.” Watts died Aug. 24.

Published September 8, 2021

Metro

Local fans, musicians remember drummer Charlie Watts

METRO DETROIT — Rock ‘n’ roll fans around the world were saddened when Charlie Watts — one of music’s best-known drummers who, for decades, provided the backbeat for the Rolling Stones — died Aug. 24.

Published September 7, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Fine Art Society members win People’s Choice Awards at art fair

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Three Shelby Township residents are feeling the love after winning People’s Choice Awards for their artwork that was on display at the annual Shelby Township Art fair in the Shelby Township Fine Art Society booth.

Published September 6, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Utica to host students to paint tunnel and plan student art fair

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Earlier this year, the city of Utica decided to start a Resident Graffiti Committee to deal with the blight and obscenities in the graffiti on the tunnels in downtown Utica. The committee had two meetings and began setting some goals.

Published September 4, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley Art Bash to take over 12 Mile Road

BERKLEY — The Berkley Art Bash soon will be returning to the downtown for the first time since 2019.

Published September 3, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Street Art Fair returns to downtown after COVID-19 hiatus

BIRMINGHAM — Downtown Birmingham hasn’t hosted an art fair — usually a common summer occurrence in the city — since 2019.

Published September 3, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Mural begins to take shape on Utica Fire Department

UTICA — Another interesting work of art has made Utica its home this past month, adding more beauty to the town.

Published September 2, 2021

C&G Newspapers

‘Journey’ back to the 1980s with RockStar

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — “Catching Up With Alumni” highlights the accomplishments of local high school alumni. In this issue, the spotlight falls on 1997 Cousino High School graduate Ken Lewandowski, who also attended St. John Lutheran School in Fraser from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Published August 30, 2021

Metro

Michigan State Fair to return to in-person programming

NOVI — After a year of fully virtual programming, the Michigan State Fair, hosted at the Suburban Collection Showplace, will return to in-person festivities for the 2021 season.

Change of clothes leads to children’s book for resident

Published August 27, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Change of clothes leads to children’s book for resident

FARMINGTON HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Maria Ragone said writing a children’s book is something she wanted to do for a long time.

Royal Oak credit union unveils Woodward-themed mural

Published August 25, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak credit union unveils Woodward-themed mural

ROYAL OAK — On Aug. 20, Advia Credit Union unveiled a Woodward-centric mural by Samar Salam on the side of its building, 27100 Woodward Ave., north of West 11 Mile Road.

Published August 25, 2021

Rochester Post

Art and Apples Festival returns Sept. 10-12, after a year off

ROCHESTER — After having to cancel last year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Paint Creek Center for the Arts said the 2021 Art and Apples Festival is a go.

Published August 25, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Franklin brings back annual Round Up with COVID-safe tweaks

FRANKLIN — We’re not in the clear yet, but after a year of shutdowns and canceled events, we’re slowly but surely moving back to the community traditions we love and missed so much.

Published August 25, 2021

Madison - Park News

Second annual Trail Tunes doubles attendance

MADISON HEIGHTS — When Trail Tunes made its debut in Madison Heights last fall, it was deemed a resounding success.

Published August 25, 2021

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park Art Fair coming soon to Green Acres Park

HAZEL PARK — After being put on hold last year due to the pandemic, the Hazel Park Art Fair is back, bringing with it a dazzling array of works by local and regional artists.