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Mineral and Heat Wraps are so en vogue right now. Not to mention they are touted as a quick weight loss trick with health and wellness benefits. I put the beauty treatment to the test and was ultimately surprised. I ventured out to The New You Body Wraps and Wellness Center to see for...
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Pure movie making chaos takes place every summer in Detroit. A wild and sleepless weekend turns into production magic for many and failure for some – bit it’s all in good fun. For film makers across the world the 48 Hour Film Project is a short-film competition that takes place each summer. On Friday night,...
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Royal Oak has been curated! If you’ve been wondering why famous works of art are gracing the side of buildings all over Royal Oak, you are not alone. The city has been among those chosen to host the DIA’s Inside/Out Program where high-quality reproductions of paintings from the DIA’s collection will be on temporary...
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Over the 4th of July week I traveled back home to the sunny and oppressively hot shoreline of South Carolina. While on vacation we made a trip to Charleston to show my landlocked friends SC’s most enchanting city and to dine at Husk Restaurant. The hot spot is the newest establishment of the James...
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In it’s 42nd year, the Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair hits Memorial Park Saturday, July 8. The laid back, family friendly event features over 100 artists from across the United States, in years past some from over seas. A variety of artists will be selling original artwork in multiple forms. Ceramics, paintings, prints, fiber...
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It happens every year – all that hard work over the fall and winter months is kissed goodbye after a weekend or two of beerpong by the pool. If you’re like me,  the waist band expands as the temperatures rise and that’s not the look anyone is going for poolside. Here are a few...
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  Ferndale’s Second Annual Pride Weekend wrapped with amazing turnout. Ferndale reinstated Pride Week in the Downtown area after Motorcity Pride, Michigan’s largest gay pride festival, relocated to Hart Plaza after a 10 year run in Ferndale. In a previous statement given to Patch.com, Pride Director Craig Covey stated this years event was 3...
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Contrary to popular belief the LGBT community is not just sitting in a bar getting their drink on or highlighting someones hair and monikering themselves as artists. The contribution the subculture has made to the art community is vast and diverse and that is just what Beyond the Bar wants to convey. The event...
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Mr. West has teamed up with Nike for a second sneaker collaboration termed – Air Yeezy II. The new kicks will hit stores including one in Royal Oak this Saturday, June 9. The first collaboration – Air Yeezy, an endearing term for West, launched in 2009 and ultimately sold online for more than $1000,...
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Summer grillin’ is just about to peak, after memorial day the bbq’s are full of propane or charcoal and each weekend we plan to invite family and friends to delight in cuisine and conversation. But my question for you is…is your furniture up to par to host said gatherings? If not, here is a...
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Planning to bring your 4-legged friends to the Berkley Art Bash, Saturday, June 9th? Not a bad idea considering the bash is both family and fido friendly. Not only can you paint your pooch on a custom slate to adorn your garden but you can also find healthy treats to spoil them. Take the...
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Practically every piece of clothing has a zipper. Think about it…jeans, jackets, sweaters, purses, book bags, shoes and so on. When you discard an item, the zipper is still perfectly functional and useful, for the most part. Meet Heather Sennabaum, “The Zipper Lady” and made in Michigan momma with a passion for all things...
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