So, I’ve taken to writing this little music–Tigers–ahem, roundup every Friday. Basically, it’s my–TIGERS–ahem, excuse me–basically, it’s where I inundate you with what local music happenings are best to check out. Or, you know, with what local music happenings I think are best to check out. But, funny thing this weekend–I’m having a hard time...
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The nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2012 have arrived. The newly nominated are: Guns N’ Roses Heart Joan Jett and the Blackhearts The Cure the Small Faces/Faces Freddie King Eric B. and Rakim the Spinners Rufus with Chaka Khan Nominees from years past who have yet to make...
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I had the opportunity to tour Dragonmead Brewery & Pub in Warren the other day. What a great operation! This place has the feel of an old fashioned English pub. Wood accents everywhere, with an oak wraparound style bar. Service is friendly, and the beer is excellent. On any given day, some 40 taps...
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The NFL owners did it, MLB owners did it back in the 90s and cancelled the World Series…oh, and the NHL had one too – though I’m not sure why or if anyone actually cared or knew about that one. I think the Lions were locked out for a couple of decades until this...
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If you’re anything like me, you’ve just made yourself a caucasian and are pondering how to manage another weekend full of music in and around Detroit. Last weekend’s abundance of fests made it easy. Well, as long as you picked Ferndale’s DIY Fest and not that other fest at some racetrack. Did you hear...
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A few weeks ago, my husband was reading his craft beer or whatever magazine. “I bet you can’t name the top five states for microbreweries,” he challenged me. “California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Michigan,” I responded, almost immediately. He stared at me, mouth agape. “That’s so hot,” were the next words out of his...
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I’m going to be very sad on Saturday. Why? Because I have to miss the annual Tour de Troit, the two-wheeled tour of the city, due to a healing leg injury. I’ve been doing the Tour de Troit since 2005, the first fall I lived in the city. My husband and I were still...
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“A wise man once said–’the skill in attending a party is knowing when it’s time to leave.’ We built something extraordinary together. We did this thing. And now we’re going to walk away from it.” –Michael Stipe Today, R.E.M. announced that they’re no longer a band. While they may have stopped being a “big...
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Tomorrow’s the big day for ladies and downtown Royal Oak, as hundreds will be participating in Ladies Night Out at shops and restaurants all over the downtown area. Shops are hosting deals, and some are providing yummy treats to entice you to get in the door. Restaurants are hosting Ladies Night Out drink specials,...
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We all like to think that we are fairly accomplished and are able to please our partners in the bedroom, and some of us really are. Most likely, our efforts don’t go unnoticed or unappreciated. Sex is a key factor in any intimate relationships, it is what differentiates an intimate relationship from friendship. Being...
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I’ve waxed enthusiastic about a program to make Royal Oak less motorized and more, well, non-motorized in the past, so it should come as no surprise that I’m thrilled officials are really starting to consider coming up with a plan that will promote getting around on your feet, on two wheels, and to use...
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Hiller’s Market had a goat promotion a few weeks back. No live goats in the store or anything like that, but some good deals on goat meat, plus goat cheese and yogurt—which, by the way, are both lactose free (WIN). They had a Greek goat yogurt (not sure whether or not the goats were...
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