Arts & Entertainment

Published November 9, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Couture for the Cure Foundation is a fashion-forward fundraiser

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN/TROY — Several years ago, when Erika Herron and her family, including daughter Peytyn Herron, lived in Warren, they became very good friends with the family next door.

Published November 6, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

‘Pop’ go the Grosse Pointe student musicians

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/GROSSE POINTE PARK — This weekend, the community will have the opportunity to appreciate the talents of local Grosse Pointe Public School System students.

Published November 5, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

‘Cinderella’ is more than magic

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Despite a flying fairy godmother, the Bloomfield Hills High School production of “Cinderella” is about people, their motivations and their actions.

Published November 2, 2018

Warren Weekly

Helping others through song

CENTER LINE — Several musicians from the open mic community recently tuned their guitars and opened their hearts to help others. On Oct. 21, they banded together at Hometown Heroes Coffee and More, 25029 Van Dyke Ave., to raise money for the Michigan Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Published October 24, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Art Explored brings fresh pieces to downtown Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Six new works of art were recently installed around downtown Royal Oak as part of the city’s sixth annual Art Explored program. The pieces will be on display until June 2019.

Published October 23, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Ford theater gets a ‘Clue’

The suspect, in the room, with the weapon: That’s what will be on everyone’s mind when Henry Ford II High School presents the mystery comedy play “Clue: On Stage” Nov. 8-10.Read More

Published October 23, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Homegrown art is focus of annual OUR TOWN show and sale

BIRMINGHAM — The annual art show and sale that takes place at The Community House each fall features hundreds of pieces created by Michigan artists set in a public downtown venue, and all proceeds benefit local outreach programming.

Published October 16, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester Community Concert Band hits a high note

ROCHESTER — As a child, Rob Roy always wanted to be a drummer. But as a fifth-grader back in the 1950s, the choice wasn’t really his to make.

Published October 16, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Ike ‘Snow Queen’ gets icy inspiration from original tale

A husband-wife team will be bringing winter early to the Eisenhower High School stage when students present “The Snow Queen” Nov. 2-3.Read More

Published October 12, 2018

C&G Newspapers

New MCSO conductor makes melodies and music

METRO DETROIT — Monsters and music will join together Oct. 28 when the Motor City Symphony Orchestra performs its Halloween-themed concert, “Classically Spooky,” at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Brothers Lakshay and Aayush Mohan will bring their unique style of Indian classical music to Schaver Music Recital Hall at Wayne State University Nov. 2.

Published October 12, 2018

Advertiser Times

Mohan brothers to bring Indian classical music to Wayne State

DETROIT — Wayne State University will welcome acclaimed musicians Lakshay and Aayush Mohan to perform their unique blend of Indian classical music at the Schaver Music Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2.

Published October 9, 2018

Southfield Sun

Local sculptor featured in ArtPrize festival

SOUTHFIELD — When you use the analytical side of your brain all the time, you might be surprised what the creative side can do. Engineer-turned-sculptor Ira Russell, of Southfield, was recently featured in ArtPrize, the international art festival in Grand Rapids.Read More

Published October 9, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Utica sketch comedy show promises to add fun to fairy tales

It might be Grimm, but Utica High School theater students say their upcoming fall theatrical production will also have plenty of laughs. The Utica High School theater department plans to put a unique spin on old fairy tales with “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” Nov. 8-10.Read More

Published October 9, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Fashion flair highlights fall season for clothing and hair

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to the fall fashions of 2018, the hues of hot pink, navy and onyx are setting the styles. Also fashionable this season are animal prints and floral prints, according to Sarah Kreisler, owner of Village Palm, located at 17131 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe City.

Published October 8, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Arts, Beats & Eats donates $207,000 to local charities

ROYAL OAK — Ford Arts, Beats & Eats continued its tradition of charitable giving by awarding $207,578.61 to dozens of local charities.

Published October 5, 2018

Warren Weekly

Hoover Roadhouse reunion does the two-step Oct. 19

WARREN — Get out those cowboy boots and let’s do some scootin’ — it’s time to boogie. In the 1990s, the Hoover Roadhouse on Hoover Road became a honky-tonk haven for country music lovers who wanted to line dance the night away to Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson and Reba McEntire.

Published October 2, 2018

Royal Oak Review

New public art graces Clawson street corners

CLAWSON — You may have noticed the new steel silhouettes on the northwest and southeast corners of the 14 Mile Road and Main Street intersection that are meant to represent the Clawson community.

Published October 1, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Hometown volunteers honored at annual ball for CARE House

BIRMINGHAM — The Wagner family, of Bloomfield Township, has always supported Oakland County’s CARE House, offering numerous financial contributions throughout the years.

Published September 28, 2018

Advertiser Times

Region celebrates 60th anniversary of the Spirit of Detroit

DETROIT — The Spirit of Detroit is one of Detroit’s most recognizable sites and a monument that encapsulates the Detroit experience for many people.

Published September 26, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe performer returns to Comedy Castle

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe native Kevin Lepine is coming back to metro Detroit, and he’s bringing his award-winning Las Vegas comedy/hypnosis act, “Hypnosis Unleashed,” with him.Read More