Royal Oak could get more walkable, bike-friendly - with your help
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Do you find it difficult to walk or bike some areas of Royal Oak? Well now is the time to speak up. Residents have organized a Non-Motorized Plan Open House and want to hear from you. Mark your calendar for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market, 316 E. 11 Mile in Royal Oak.
The event is open to all and offers a chance for residents to discuss possibilities like bicycle boulevards, road diets, bike lanes and more. Tom Regan helped bring the issue to our attention here at The Urbane Life. He’s been working with fellow Royal Oak residents Todd Scott and Melissa Demashke as part of a city commission-appointed task force to explore the possibility of creating a non-motorized plan.
“Cities that create non-motorized transportation plans are much more likely to qualify for government and private grants for infrastructure improvements to make biking and walking safer,” said Regan. “At the meeting we will gather ideas from Royal Oak residents on where they bike and walk and where they wish they could bike and walk.”
Specifically, they’d like to hear answers to the following four questions:
- Where do you bike and walk?
- Where do you wish you could bike and walk?
- Can your child safely walk or bike to school?
- How can we improve your transit experience in Royal Oak?
The task force was created in an effort to enhance safety for walkers and bicyclists in Royal Oak. “Riding on sidewalks is very dangerous; most of the cyclists who are hit by cars in Royal Oak are hit while riding from sidewalk-to-sidewalk,” said Regan. “Motorists must share the road. We need to make is so safe that more children walk and bike, especially to and from school.”
The matter earned the commission’s attention after the death of a cyclist on Woodward in 2008, Regan said, which was closely followed by the death of a pedestrian in downtown Royal Oak. As a resident who rides his bike around town and is a proponent of the environmental benefits both biking and walking can bring to the city, Regan believes a non-motorized transportation plan can help enforce the necessary safety and encourage more people to choose alternatives to driving.
Royal Oak’s Pamela Foster responded to the questions noting she’d like to be able to bike from 13 Mile and Woodward to Ferndale and possible from 13 and Woodward to downtown Detroit. There is no safe bike route to Wayne State University, she noted, adding that she’d like to see more bike lanes in the area.
Regan had a few ideas as to where improvements could start too, of course. Namely, Crooks and Main.
“Because of the way the railroad track and golf courses cut up streets in Royal Oak it is difficult to find north-south routes on side streets,” said Regan. “Those are also the two streets that could lead cyclists to the high school and middle school, if they were bike-friendly.
“We could put both streets on a ‘road diet’ – reduce them to 3 lanes (the middle lane is a turning lane) with bike lanes on both side. Cars would still move plenty fast, students could bike to and from school, and everyone could easily bike to and from downtown.”
What are your thoughts on biking and walking in Royal Oak? Do you find it challenging or unsafe? Which streets are most dangerous or could use a road diet, in your opinion?
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Urbane welcomes you to the vitaminwater hydration gallery this weekend
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Staying in town this Labor Day weekend? Maybe you’re planning to check out all the festivities metro Detroit has to offer? Maybe you just want to kick back in town with friends. We wanted to let you in on a little secret.
OK, maybe it’s not-so-secret. If you’re into art and looking for a spot to relax in Royal Oak, the public is welcome to stop by the vitaminwater hydration gallery – opening today through Monday at Suite 202, 612 S. Center Street in Royal Oak.
One of our Urbane Apartments has been temporarily transformed into a chic lounge atmosphere, thanks to help from sponsors like vitaminwater for providing an array beverages to quench your thirst and Sharpie for all the tools you need to spark some creative inspiration.
Four easels will be set up around the lounge. When the mood strikes create something cool. Enjoy music provided by Livio Radio or just kick back on the couches and enjoy the experience.
Some of the artwork created over the course of the weekend will be chosen for display at the Royal Oak Music Theatre lobby. Or, if you prefer, you can take your art with you.
The vitaminwater hydration lounge will be open daily throughout the weekend from 1-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 1-6 p.m. Monday.
Social media types can check out the Facebook event and stay tuned to Twitter for updates by following @vitaminwater @sharpiewhit @sharpiesusan @livioradio and @urbanelife as well as the hashtag #vwdet and foursquare users will want to be sure to check in to “vitaminwater hydration gallery” when they arrive.
Which vitaminwater flavor is your favorite? Leave a comment and let us know!
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Royal Oak prepares for Arts Beats & Eats
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So which is it - what appeals to you most about Arts Beats & Eats? Is it the fact that the event draws fine artists from all over to showcase and sell their wares to the public? Is it the mix of local and national acts who perform on multiple stages that this year will be spread out around downtown Royal Oak. Or is it the food? Oh the food. Metro Detroit’s best restaurants come together to serve up some of their signature dishes and keep us in good spirits?
I’d have to say after 13 years of Arts Beats & Eats – it’s all three that makes this festival tick. It’ll be interesting to see how the location will breathe new life into an always vibrant festival. With so much going on for the holiday weekend, so many choices, curiosity will definitely bring the crowds to Arts, Beats and Eats.
The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye out for fine artists like Drew Hine, Cynthia Mann and Thomas Bland.
The music lineup is huge. When it comes to national acts on the Michigan Lottery Stage, lookout for Sponge Friday night, Mayer Hawthorne on Saturday, Macy Gray Sunday and Clint Black on Monday. I’m personally excited to see Silverghost, The Hard Lessons, The Mydols, His Name is Alive, The High Strung and The Orbitsons – a few of Detroit’s finest. And if you’re in the mood for a Beatles tribute, it doesn’t get better than Dig a Phony. Don’t miss them at 11 a.m. Friday if you’re in the neighborhood.
As always, there will be plenty of children’s entertainment and performances by youth theater groups as well as the Detroit School of Rock. Yes, parking will be a challenge. I personally plan to walk from my Ferndale apartment – a perk of living nearby. But the folks at Arts, Beats & Eats plan to make parking your bike or car and getting to and from the festival as painless as possible. Check out this guide and check Twitter for real time parking updates.
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Join the Champagne Cruise in Berkley, support Forgotten Harvest
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If you’re headed to the Woodward Dream Cruise Friday, you may want to make a pit stop in Berkley.
From 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, Westborn Market will play host to The Champagne Cruise, an elegant affair with a mission – to drive hunger out of metro Detroit. For the eighth consecutive year Westborn Markets are working with Forgotten Harvest, metro Detroit’s largest mobile food rescue organization. Last year, The Champagne Cruise raised enough money to provide more than 600,000 meals to the community.
Let’s see if we can surpass it this year.
“Each year, cruisers think about that nostalgic drive up and down Woodward Avenue, but for us, each day we think about our cruise of 25 trucks along the streets of Metro Detroit to rescue millions of pounds of food each year to provide to families in need,” said Susan Goodell, president and CEO of Forgotten Harvest. “The Champagne Cruise has been a great way for us to celebrate a day distinctly Detroit’s, while benefiting people in need.”
Participating eateries this year include:
- P.F. Changs
- Peabody’s
- Westborn Market
- Brio Tuscan Grille
- The Henry
- Dirty Dog Jazz Café
- What Crepe
- Blazo’s Pie Shoppe
- Shriners Silver Garden Events Center
- The Cupcake Station
- Pointe Dairy
- The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
- ENVO
- Rochester Mills Beer Co.
Guests are of course treated to chilled champagne, live music by the Sun Messengers, and a chance to participate in a live or silent auction featuring weekend getaways, VIP tickets and more.
Tickets to The Champagne Cruise are $150 each ($100 of which is tax deductible) and are available online at www.forgottenharvest.org or by calling Cindy Corey at 248-967-1500 ext. 115.
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Just when you thought you lost your neighborhood record store… Ferndale gives you Hybrid Moments
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Ferndale residents have long lamented the loss of Record Time on Nine Mile. Just recently Dye Salon has taken over the space and made it their own, catering to the stylish set. For those of us who remember as far back as Sam’s Jams and long for the days of thumbing through dusty vinyl, get ready. Today marks the grand opening of Hybrid Moments at 22730 Woodward Ave, between Nine Mile and Troy. Doors open at noon today.
The shop sells a wide array of media. We’re talking records, tapes, CDs, books, magazines and more. Wander in and you’ll also find vintage clothing and goods by indie designers. In honor of the grand opening, expect live music by Alright Class from Oakland, Calif., the Summer Pledge, Ronny Tibbs and Superdeath.
In addition, Ferndale can look forward to the following shops coming soon:
What addition are you most looking forward to in the neighborhood? Tell us about it (On a personal note, I had a chance to meet Mark Heggie, owner of soon-to-be Signature Tattoo yesterday, and the shop looks like it’s going to be amazing.)
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Maker Faire Detroit makes over The Henry Ford for a full weekend
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The Motor City to Maker City transition is complete. This past weekend crowds descended upon the parking lots of The Henry Ford to take in the area’s first ever Maker Faire and experienced everything from hands-on robot and guitar-assembling exhibits to DIY events of all kinds. I think it’s fair to say so much was packed on the grounds it was virtually impossible to experience it all without at least a full day devoted to the event.
There were plenty of chances to get hands-on and even toss some paint at Maker Faire.
I found myself drawn to the life-sized color mouse-trap and anxiously awaiting the mentos-and-coke waterfall demonstration, though I admittedly stood far from the spray. In the heat of the day, the water swings looked absolutely refreshing. Imagine swinging through a sprinkler and you get the general idea.
Robots-in-the-making at Maker Faire
I was partial to the Handmade Detroit craft tent of course, where I located so many amazing DIY finds I could’ve shopped for hours if I’d had the time. I did score an amazing copper cuff bracelet and some cards I can’t wait to send to friends – courtesy of Ann Arbor’s Nicole Ray and her line, Sloe Gin Fizz (which I first stumbled happily across on Twitter). My friend Diana and I cooed over this Hooked on You card.
All my standard favorites were there - City Bird and Glass Action – But I also found some great newcomers including Burnt Desserts, a Michigan-based company that makes adorable hair clips and accessories reminiscent of cupcakes and strawberries. It’s really adorable (and calorie-free).
And some of the best finds were hidden near the fire arts:
What was your favorite part of Maker Faire? Tell us about it.
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‘The Kids Are All Right’ is the summer indie flick you’ve been waiting for
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One of the most unexpected and delightful movies to hit the screen this summer, The Kids are All Right, could pass you by. Don’t let it. The family dramedy stars an amazing ensemble cast led by Annette Bening and Julianne Moore who portray a lesbian couple and parents to Joni and Laser, played by Mia Wasikowska (most recently seen in Alice in Wonderland) and Josh Hutcherson. When they decide to seek out the sperm doner who made their lives possible – played by a scruffy and loveable Mark Ruffalo – the entire family turns a bit upside down.
Writer-director Lisa Cholodenko weaves a truly engaging tale and allows us to peer into this loving family in a way we haven’t really seen on screen before. Jules and Nic are a loving couple who gave birth to their own children, through the aid of a sperm donor. They’ve managed to create a loving home and kept their family well-intact through trying teenaged years. And now, as their eldest daughter Joni is in her last days before college, their son, Laser has secretly asked her to find out who this man was. When Paul – the man in question – agrees to meet his biological children, he feels a connection and becomes a small part of the family. Not without some serious confusion.
With a soundtrack that includes tracks by Vampire Weekend and MGMT, The Kids are All Right allows a glimpse into family life like we’ve really never quite seen before. Writer-Director Lisa Cholodenko (Laurel Canyon) masterfully crafts a tightly woven story with relatable characters.
We’ve all been there. From the student about to leave home for college to the ups and downs of a relationship or the ache of wanting to be in one, these characters mirror different parts of our lives and do so in a way that makes us feel every bit of emotion.
We’re pained when Nic discovers Jules might be cheating or when she tries so hard at dinner to win Paul over with her embarrassing rendition of a Joni Mitchell song. But there are plenty of light-hearted moments in the film, too. Trust me. Go see it. And tell us what you think. It’s playing at the Landmark Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak.
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Shakespeare returns to Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak July 22
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Water Works Theatre Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary season this summer, and presenting the Shakespearean classic The Two Gentleman of Verona. Nothing says summer quite like an engrossing Water Works production at Royal Oak’s lush, green Starr Jaycee Park. If it’s something you haven’t experienced yet, I highly recommend grabbing a ticket. From the sunset and open air to the heart-felt performances to the candle-lit path post-show, it promises to be a memorable night out.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona tells the tale of two best pals who chase the same women around Italy only to find that the woman they left behind has donned a man’s suit and sought out behind them to find the truth. An ensemble cast includes Water Works veterans Sara Cathryn Wolfe as Julia and Rusty Mewha as Proteus, as well as Berkley’s own Stephen Blackwell taking on the role of Thurio. The play is directed by Barton Bund, founding artistic director of Ann Arbor’s Blackbird Theatre.
In addition to The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Water Works will present a daylight family show – for the second year – Lane Riosley’s The Commedia Tales of King Arthur. Bring the whole family for the discounted price of $6. It’s showing at 7 p.m. Tuesday or Wednesday or 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday from July 27 through Aug. 8, 2010.
Two Gentleman of Verona runs 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Sundays from July 22 through Aug. 8. Tickets are $18 at www.waterworkstheatre.com.
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At Royal Oak Antique Garage Sale what’s old is new again
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I’m sure any therapist could have a field day with this statement but – I blame my mother.
She’s the sort who - while loving and nurturing as can be – just couldn’t wait to get rid of our old toys and anything she deemed out-of-date. She’s not a saver, you see. Not in the least. Maybe that’s why I’m fascinated by estate sales, garage sales and the ocassional quaint antique shop.
So early Sunday morning I wandered my way from my Ferndale apartment over to downtown Royal Oak. I grabbed tea and scone from Bean & Leaf and headed straight to the annual Royal Oak Antique Garage Sale nestled among the many floors of the Lafayette parking garage. Treasures galore were stacked upon tables and racks. From record bins to vintage clothes, toys I hadn’t seen since age 2 to sweet little aprons, I was browser’s paradise.
By far my favorite booth - and the one I sought out – was by Reware Vintage. Owner Bethany Nixon didn’t disappoint. She had a full display of classic DVDs (Wonder Woman, anyone?), vintage tour tee shirts, clothing and accessories. We also had a great chat about our mutual adoration of Strawberry Shortcake – a childhood trend we think may have led to an adult fixation on dessert-scented lotions and potions.
Bethany – I’m still on the lookout for a great Duran Duran tee (Seven and the Ragged Tiger-era perhaps?) and that old elusive Journey Atari game.
What vintage finds are among your most coveted at home? We’d love to hear about them.
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Christopher Nolan dreams up ‘Inception’ to movie-goers delight
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy star in Inception.
I walked into the Emagine Novi theater to preview Christopher Nolan’s latest film, Inception, with truly high expectations. It was earning comparisons to his earlier work, including Memento, a mind-bending and time-skipping film that stuck with me for years after seeing it. Images of its tattooed main character are burned into my brain.
And as the the film opened, blurring from beach scenes to Leonardo DiCaprio thrust at an ornate table before an important-looking man, I sunk right into Nolan’s trap with glee.
The film centers on dream thieves Cobb (DiCaprio) and Arthur (the always-impressive Joseph Gordon-Levitt), capable of entering and extracting information from the dreaming state of some rather powerful individuals. But when a job goes awry, Cobb is faced with a dilemma. He’s hired to make amends. To use his skills to manipulate the heir of a powerful corporation to dismantle his father’s fortune.
By invading the dreams of Robert Fischer’s (Cillian Murphy) dreams, and demonstrating that it’s possible to force the inception of an idea, rather than extraction, Cobb could earn the freedom to return to his family – the only thing that truly matters to him. It would be his final job.
The plot grants Nolan tremendous freedoms to create layers of dreamworlds, and rules that exist within those worlds. It all lends itself to a visual complexity that is stunning to watch, soundscapes that capture your full attention and characters who truly have to be at the top of their game.
The cast - rounded out by Ellen Page, a dream architect in training and moral voice of the film, and the always stunning Marion Cotillard, Cobb’s wife who haunts his own dreams – keeps this story moving along like a freight train.
The concept that you can enter another’s dream – or even a dream within a dream – and control it, comes off brilliantly. While it does require a certain suspension of disbelief, Nolan provides enough evidence, enough answers and plenty of entertaining action sequences to keep the audience strapped in their seats. Inception runs more than 148 minutes but never feels too long.
If you’re looking for a summer blockbuster, look no further. This is it. It’s part science fiction, part action-adventure without sacrificing a smart storyline. It’s rated PG-13 and showing also in IMAX - which I imagine must look pretty amazing. Catch it at the Henry Ford IMAX or the Birmingham Palladium.
But enough about what I thought. Let us know what you think. Leave your review in the comments below.
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Hot on our Heels winners represent local shoe boutiques, high style
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Congratulations to Urbane Apartments Royal Oak resident and Jessica Knoph (above) who rocked The Urbane Way’s Hot on Our Heels contest last night with these pink and black BCBG sling-backs. She strutted away with the $550 first place gift certificate to Pink Pump.
Second Place went to Ponti Ang for her strappy zippered silver pumps from Royal Oak’s Incognito. She earned a $300 gift certificate to Pink Pump.
Rounding out third place was Kristy Piper who sported an array of heels for the event, including these 5″ beige heels from Aldo. Kristy sauntered off with a $150 gift certificate to Pink Pump.
The winner of our random drawing – and sporting a truly fabulous pair of Farenheit heels by Pucci, was Krystal Ventimiglia. She won a swag bag by Pink Pump.
Thanks also to all of our participants (including those pictured below), as well as sponsors Blackfinn American Saloon for the fabulous afterparty, Pink Pump for the prizes, Photographer Kenny Corbin, M-1 Studios for video production and extra loud voices. We were so happy to meet all the contestants and to mingle with everyone, including friends from PickMiDate.com and Streetculturemash.com.
Jane Fader
Kelly Scheuher
Heather Clement
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Get your art fix outdoors this weekend in Royal Oak
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Luckily the heatwave seems to have settled down a bit. It’s just in time for the Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair. Instead of wandering through an air-conditioned gallery, take in original works by more than 100 Michigan-based artists while strolling through Royal Oak Memorial Park.
The event is set to run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 10 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 11 at the corner of Woodward Avenue and 13 Mile Road. The juried show features a variety of media – from painting and prints to ceramics, jewelry, sculptures, wood, glass and leather. The fair is sponsored by the Royal Oak Department of Recreation and Public Service and the Royal Oak Arts Council.
According to an great preview story by Ursula Watson in yesterday’s The Detroit News, art for sale will range from high-end to highly affordable. Lorna Wildon, volunteer president for the Royal Oak Arts Council was quoted as saying:
“I think that artists will keep the current economy in mind. There will be some artists that will sell a painting for $1,000, but then there will be other artists who sell smaller paintings or prints. They have to do something that is more affordable.”
Watson went on to report that the proceeds from the fair and booth fees provided by participating artists help fund scholarships that support arts in the area. The Outdoor Art Fair provides six scholarships worth $1,000 each to high school seniors in Royal Oak who pursue the study of art.
Admission to Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair is free, as is parking.
How do you feel about art fairs and art shows in the summer time? Is it a tradition or something you typically avoid?
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