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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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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We’re giving away up to $550 in Pink Pump prizes at Hot on our Heels July 15
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We’ve been up to something over here at headquarters. We’ve been reaching out to hotspots like Royal Oak’s Pink Pump shoe boutique and Blackfinn American Saloon for our monthly party. Urbane’s Summer Swarm continues Thursday July 15 when Urbane residents and the public are encouraged to gather at the Urbane Underground, 310 Sixth Street in downtown Royal Oak, for Hot on our Heels Contest.
The sizzling summer contest calls for all interested contestants to strut in – between 6-8 p.m. – wearing their highest or most fabulous heels for a chance to enter to win one of three fabulous prizes. Our photographer will snap you in your best Carrie Bradshaw-inspired pose. Sponsor vitaminwater will be on hand to keep us hydrated. Just be sure to check in at Urbane Underground on your smart phone. We’re going for a Swarm badge here, those bees are just too cute for words.
From there, the party moves promptly down Sixth Street to Blackfinn American Saloon. All you have to do is show proof of your Urbane Underground check-in or Swarm badge and you’ll get VIP access, free appetizers and $3 drink specials. The Urbane staff will be on hand, along with a great BlackFinn crowd – to present and judge the winners of the Hot on our Heels competition. Must be present to win.
Winners will receive a gift card to Royal Oak’s Pink Pump worth $550 (first place), $300 (second place) or $150 (third place) respectively and we’ll randomly draw a winner for a fabulous Pink Pump swag bag worth $100 in merchandise. The party is open to everyone - high heeled contestants and those who just plan to cheer them on. Just don’t forget your smart phone.
Join us, won’t you?
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Stars of ‘The Last Airbender’ talk moviemaking, Michigan, a little thing called ‘Twilight’
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The holiday weekend leaves no shortage of options for blockbuster film fare. Yesterday, Director M. Night Shyamalan’s family-friendly adventure The Last Airbender opened in area theaters. We at The Urbane Life were lucky enough to chat with actors Jackson Rathbone and Nicola Peltz, who star in the live action adaptation of the popular Nickelodeon animated series, during an interview at the MGM Grand Detroit last week.
The Last Airbender opens today in area theaters. | Photo by Zade Rosenthal
First, a little background courtesy of Paramount Pictures:
Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations are tied together by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang (Noah Ringer) discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. He teams with Katara (Nicola Peltz), a Waterbender, and her brother, Sokka (Jackson Rathbone), to restore balance to their war-torn world.
Jackson Rathbone and Nicola Peltz attended the Target Detroit Fireworks while in the city. | Photo by Shannon Paul
It turns out Shyamalan began working on this film in 2007 – with the intention to complete it as a trilogy. Rathbone and Peltz began training for it in February, honing their skills in kung fu and mixed martial arts. Though much of the film was shot last winter and spring in Philadelphia, for two weeks the cast headed to Greenland in an effort to capture an otherworldly Water Tribe atmosphere, Rathbone explained.
“As soon as we got there we were saying no one’s gonna believe this is real,” he said. “It’s too beautiful It’s too pristine. It’s amazing. We had to take a 45-minute helicopter ride in the morning just to get to the set.”
The look of The Last Airbender has been a hot topic of discussion. The film was originally planned in 2D but then revamped for a 3D release as well. Still, the stars and pre-release hype promise lots of action. Both Peltz and Rathbone admitted to being fans of the series, originally titled Avatar: The Last Airbender. “It is very exciting to be cast as Katara, especially since I fell in love with her from the series,” said Peltz. “But for M. Night to direct it is a complete dream come true.”
Nicola Peltz in The Last Airbender. | Photo by Zade Rosenthal
“I was so lucky to be able to work with him,” she said. “I saw The Sixth Sense; it was one of my favorite movies. He’s such a great director and besides that he’s such a great person. He’s a family guy. He really cares about family morals and values and it really shines in this movie.”
When it came to portraying Sokka, a 17-year-old rebel-turned warrior, Rathbone had an opportunity to transform his character throughout the movie. “I love Sokka,” he said. “I love the fact that he’s a young rebel. He goes after what he believes in. He always looks after his little sister. Even sometimes when she thinks he’s a little bit too over protective.”
This movie packs 24 animated episodes into about 2 hours of live action. And does so in a way that will satisfy fans and appeal to newcomers.
“Throughout the course of the film you see (Sokka) grow into this young rebel leader and this warrior,” said Rathbone. “He goes through all these really high stakes situations, he’s concerned about his sister and the well-being of the world. Basically it’s three kids who become this tight-knit family. They take in all. It’s just the three of them against the entire Fire Nation. It was fun. It was a pleasure to go from this youth to this warrior who’s been hardened by war.”
Peltz believed the moral center of the film will resonate with audiences. “Katara is such a great role model for little girls and even for women,” she said. “She’s got such a great heart. She’s mentally strong and physically strong. She really does what she believes in.”
Rathbone, known best for his role as Jasper in the The Twilight Saga series, has two films releasing this week. Eclipse opened June 30. He insisted he isn’t competing with himself. “There’s a difference with the base, core audience,” he said. “With Eclipse we’re gonna get a lot of fans of the series. It gets a lot more action packed. We get to dive into some back stories with my character, Jasper and Rosalie’s character. We get to see this epic battle ensue with the Vampire Army.
“And with The Last Airbender, it’s a family film that has a lot of action everyone will enjoy. And I think it’s the 4th of July weekend. We’ve got a couple of days when people can go movies. When I was growing up if two movies came out at the same time all I’d do is eat barbecue and go to the movies all day. I’m from the South. That’s what we do. We eat barbecue until we can’t, you know, walk, and we go to films.”
When asked how different the atmosphere on a set like Eclipse might be compared to a movie like The Last Airbender, Rathbone concluded that both really felt like family. “With Twilight it’s become like family. Peter Facinelli always cooks pasta for us. We always go out to dinner together.
“It’s just different. Jasper is a 200 year old vampire fighting against things at every turn. Every moment he’s kinda worried he’s gonna let loose. With The Last Airbender, I’m playing a 17-year-old warrior trying to come into his own. It’s just a difference in the characters. I was always a character actor in the theater so the look is different.”
I just couldn’t let the stars leave without asking about their Michigan connections.
“I was in a play called Blackbird with Jeff Daniels and Alison Pill and (Tony-winner) Joe Mantello directed it,” said Peltz, on her first visit to the Mitten. “It was a great experience. He’s such a great guy. He’s such a great actor He really did teach me a lot. I was definitely very lucky to work with both of them. They’re very talented people.”
As for Rathbone, this trip to Michigan was something of a return. “Interlochen Michigan,” he said. “I went there for my junior and senior year of high school. What brought me there? I was doing theater in Texas. There was an amazing theater program and I was with an acting troupe called the Pickwick Players. I got involved with them because my sisters’ were doing it. I was originally behind the scenes building sets and I noticed there were a lot of pretty girls that were actresses.
“In order to talk to them I had to join in full. I kinda fell in love with it. One of my friends had gone to Interlochen before me and saw me performing in Jesus Christ Superstar and said ‘You got a knack for this. You should go audition for the school.’ I did and I got in.
“It was a pleasure. I loved it. Two of my bandmates in 100 Monkeys are from Interlochen as well. Ben Johnson and Ben Grabner. Ben Graupner was actually my roommate at Interlochen and we’re still roommates now. The music video Ugly Girl was directed by another Interlochen aluunmi Josh Schmidt starring another Interlochen alumni Ken Mann. It was a school where a lot of artists came together and collaborated. That’s like making a film. With an epic action film like The Last Airbender you have 100 or more artists coming together to create a two-hour piece of art that will last far more than any of us.”
That’s a long time - in vampire years.
Consider writing a short review of Eclipse or The Last Airbender in our comments section, won’t you?
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Linchpins are Everywhere - tonight they’re in Birmingham
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Whether you’re already a fan of Author Seth Godin or you’ve just heard rumblings about his new book Linchpin, you’re invited to be part of a world-wide event tonight. Meetups are being organized across the globe, including one right here at Birmingham’s Urbane Space, 1050 N. Adams Road.
Organizer Erica Vandenberg, a Birmingham resident, took the reigns to coordinate a local Linchpins are Everywhere (Raise the Flag) Meetup. “Linchpin is all about how to make yourself invaluable in the workplace,” she said. “In Michigan, coming from a corporate culture, you can make a difference in the workplace through art.”
Rather than focusing constantly on measurable results, Linchpin suggests what’s measurable can be duplicated, proving there is inherent value in work that cannot be measured as well.
As of this morning, Vandenberg said 765 different groups had established events – all set to start at 8 p.m. EST. Other Michigan spots included Oxford, Warren and Novi. She’s expecting a group of 20 or more, but all are welcome. Expect a trivia quiz based on Seth Godin and a book giveaway. There will be a short video.
Vandenberg, who found out about the Linchpins meetups by subscribing to Seth Godin’s blog, was inspired to host her own when she noticed there was nothing scheduled locally. She noted that while a lot of events in the area draw a social media crowd, this one is geared for anyone who is interested in learning more about marketing. It’s free and open to the public.
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10 Questions: Comedian Erik Allen headed to Royal Oak, Birmingham’s #LaughUp
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- Erik Allen
Erik Allen: I grew up in a small town called Becker, Minn. till I was 18. Lived in La Crosse, Wisc. for 4 years after high school, where I was a radio DJ on a rock morning show, and then moved to Minneapolis to pursue comedy realistically. I have been in Minneapolis for 4 years now, and the comedy scene is ripe with talent, creative, intelligent humor. I would pit Minneapolis’ underground open mic talent against any other city in the world.
Erik Allen: I won in 2007 a year after moving to Minneapolis and it was the greatest feeling ever in my life at that point. I just knew with that win, I now had a comedy club to call home, and that is what I really wanted.
Erik Allen: Life experience, knowledge, also my brain is broken so I just look at thing differently.
Erik Allen: It’s not easy but as long as you are creative and original, and I don’t see it coming, you can get me to laugh.
Erik Allen: I did some theaters with Nick Swardson those were the biggest shows I have done thus far in my career. Some of my favorite comics touring now are Brian Regan, Jim Gaffigan, Louis CK, Chad Daniels, Maria Bamford, Mike Birbiglia. Tons of others.
Erik Allen: I was at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle last summer, and I am excited to return. I am opening for the Hilarious and Wonderful Karen Rontowski who I know and love. Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle is one of the top clubs in the country. We had such great crowds last summer I am glad to be able to come back. Mark Ridley’s has also showcased some legendary talent. I feel honored to be able to perform there.
Erik Allen: Come to #LaughUp and come see a show at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle. I promise a good time.
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Does ‘Sex and the City 2′ dazzle in Abu Dhabi?
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Sex and the City’s six beloved seasons came to a close on HBO in February of 2004. Fans hung on to see how their four favorite ladies would weather stormy on-again-off-again relationships, marriage, motherhood and even cancer.
But the saga continued with the release of the first full-length feature film and now – six years since the series finale – we’re still scurrying to theaters in our best Manolo’s to celebrate the friendship between Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha.
Sex and The City 2 opens May 27 in area theaters and aims to dazzle and shine like only these fashionistas can. We meet the girls in the grandeur of New York City of course - which shines like it’s coated in diamonds as the theme music cues up.
A much-talked-about flashback sequence reminds us of how Carrie met her best friends – and show us just what they all looked like in the ’80s. There’s plenty of Flashdance and Madonna-inspired garb for Carrie. Samantha was channeling Debbie Harry. And it’s hard not to feel sorry about Miranda’s mushroom ‘do.
But the flashbacks are gone in a flash and we’re whisked off to a wedding. A gay wedding. I won’t say who but it doesn’t disappoint. Think a whitewash of elegance, a boy’s choir and swans. Spoiler alert: Liza Minnelli makes an appearance and dares to sing Beyonce’s Single Ladies in a cringe-inducing scene. If you can make it through that, though, the rest of the film is quite a fun ride.
Of course the plot – which feels a bit thin and relies too heavily on punny dialogue meant to capitalize on our history with these characters – whisks the girls off to a vacation abroad. We’re supposed to see the stunning sands of Morocco and act convinced that they’ve arrived in Abu Dhabi. It’s that suspension of disbelief that’s required through most of the film’s 2.5 hours.
The prevailing story is Carrie’s marriage to Big. He’d rather grab takeout and watch TV. She’s missing the “sparkle.” At one point she tells him “You always knew I was more Coco Chanel than coq au vin.” Are they in a rut? Will she cheat on him when she runs into Aidan in the middle of the Middle East? I’m not saying a word.
Instead, I’ll say this – when Costume Designer Patricia Field isn’t trying to bring the “Abu Dhabi” landscape home in a series of flowing attire and absurd head dresses, the fashions are still the star of this story.
From a simple white knit dress Carrie sports in the streets of New York to a stunning orange pleated number that leaves her glowing on the beaches of Abu Dhabi, it’s a fashionable feast for the eyes.
There’s a great local connection in the movie as well. Farmington Hills native Janelle Jonna was cast as a belly dancer in a club scene in Abu Dhabi.
Don’t wander into Sex and The City 2 expecting a movie masterpiece. It’s an escape and one worth watching. Fans of the series and first film probably already have tickets-in-hand. It’s the perfect plan for a girls night out, of course. And around here, it’s reason enough to get dolled up and enjoy a night on the town.
Let us know how you like the movie. What were your favorite fashion moments? What draws you back time and again to these characters and their lives?
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Wanna hear something funny? LaughUp is June 9
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Nationally-known comedian Erik Allen is heading our way to perform at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle next month in Royal Oak. But that’s not the only place to see him perform his original, off-beat brand of comedy.
Erik Allen
The Urbane Way, a social media marketing laboratory based in Royal Oak, has teamed with Social Media Club Detroit Founder David Murray to create a LaughUp event. We’ll be transforming Urbane Space, 1050 N. Adams in Birmingham, into an improv comedy haven for one night only.
David Murray
LaughUp will give aspiring improv comedians a chance to test out their act and take the mic. From 6-10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, we’ll open the stage to anyone interested in attempting a 5-minute improv set. We’ll cap off the night with a set by Erik Allen, who’s sure to keep everyone in stitches. It’s a free, casual affair and a chance to gather with friends and funny people alike.
What’s more, during the event current residents and those interested in leasing Urbane Apartments can check in on Foursquare for an opportunity to enter Urbane’s first Free Rent Summer Swarm drawing. The winner will receive 3 months of free rent at Urbane Apartments. The winner will be announced during LaughUp and must be present to win.
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Want to party Sex & The City-style this weekend?
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Are you a Carrie, a Miranda, a Samantha or a Charlotte? Years after the hit HBO series Sex & The City signed off of the cable airwaves, fans are still identifying with these four characters. So much so, the hype engine for Sex & The City 2 has been in overdrive for weeks.
I have a confession. Upon first viewing of the trailer – in late December – my friend Susie and I vowed to see it together opening weekend. It’s the sort of thing girls do. It’s a phenomenon that seemingly can’t be stopped.
This weekend, V Nightclub at the MGM Grand Detroit will serve as the staging area for a posh Sex & The City 2 Pre-Release event. Get Carrie’d Away at V Nightclub starts at 10 p.m. Saturday, May 22, and promises cosmo martini specials all night, in honor of the girls we can all relate to in some way or another. Dare to wear something fabulous if you plan to attend. After all, the best dressed ladies will walk away with some movie swag. VIP accommodations are also available – we’re talking bottle service and beyond.
Sounds like the ultimate Girls Night Out, doesn’t it? And that’s just a precursor to the movie’s release. It hits area theaters May 27, 2010.
Will you see Sex & The City 2 or are you shunning this chick flick? Do you think a sequel was warranted or is it going one step too far?
This is one guilty pleasure I won’t miss. Ask my friends, I’m kind of a Charlotte.
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The fashionable flock to Birmingham’s Art Loft for Creative Connection
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Detroit’s fashion-forward are invited to gather at one of Birmingham’s most eclectic and interesting shops tonight. Part art gallery and part home decor boutique, Art Loft at 123 W. Maple in downtown Birmingham will host the Creative Connection at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 13.
The event, sponsored by Fashion Group International of Detroit is free and open to all. It’s a great opportunity to shop, enjoy free appetizers and meet new people. Network with some of the area’s best and brightest professionals, specializing in fashion, interiors, design and related industries. FGI members will receive 15 percent off any purchase.
Fashion Group International was founded in 1928 when Edna Woolman Chase, editor-in-chief of Vogue, gathered a group of 17 women who worked in the fashion industry and shared the belief that fashion needed a forum to increase awareness of women’s roles in the business.
Among those founders were Elizabeth Arden, Eleanor Roosevelt and Edith Head. Membership today is open to anyone with an interest in the fashion industry – from apparel to accessories to beauty and home. The non-profit has 5,000 members worldwide who provide insight on fashion trends in the media and offer a gateway to showcase the influence fashion has on the marketplace.
Since Birmingham’s Art Loft focuses on form, fun and functional works from around the world, it seems the appropriate forum to gather. If you’d like to learn more about FGI, or plan to stop by tonight’s Creative Connection. send an RSVP to FGI.Detroit@gmail.com.
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Art Birmingham is set for this weekend
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Work by Scott Nelles
Birmingham is gearing up for its 29th annual award-winning art fair. Simply titled Art Birmingham, the event brings takes to the streets for the first year, transforming a destination downtown into an al fresco art experience. The event, set to run 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday,May 15-16, brings together works from more than 190 professional artists.
Admission is free and the public is welcome to peruse Art Birmingham 2010. The highly-anticipated juried art event is produced by the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, a respected regional art center that opened in 1957, and The Guild of Artists & Artisans, a non-profit best known for its Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. Easy access parking is available in nearby structures, which is free for two hours Saturday and all day Sunday.
Works by Drew Hine
Art Birmingham, formerly known as the Birmingham Fine Art Fair, will take over Old Woodward Avenue, just south of Maple Road. Featured works include jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, wood, fiber and more. This event brings art enthusiasts and artists together in a friendly, accessible environment.
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Mom, movies, theater & more this weekend around Detroit
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Whether your plan is to spoil mom on Mother’s Day, catch an action flick or support the arts in your community, you’re in luck this weekend.
There are plenty of cultural options to go around. The first of which, is absolutely free. Meadow Brook Theatre in Rochester Hills, is offering up a Cabaret benefit at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 8.
Don’t miss your chance to see the cast of the current production, Breaking Up is Hard to Do, singing songs from their personal repertoires – all in an effort to create a musical night to remember. Admission is free to this event and donations are greatly appreciated.
Catch actors from recent Meadow Brook shows, including the side-splitting Boeing-Boeing and memorable Beyond the Rainbow. Yes, it’s free. But donations are greatly appreciated. Click here for more information.
If you’ve got a penchant for the National Public Radio variety show, A Prairie Home Companion, you might plan to spend Mother’s Day with Garrison Keillor. A single performance is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit.
Take a trip to the fictional town of Lake Wobegon and wander into A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Phillip Brunelle conducts the DSO. Tickets for Mother’s Day with Garrison Keillor range from $22 to $73, with limited box seats for $108, call (313) 576-5111 or click here.
Of course, live theater and musicals might not be your thing. If you prefer your entertainment on the big screen, get ready for the Marvel action adventure, Iron Man 2.
The sequel marks the return of Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and brings Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson and Mickey Rourke into the fold. Rated PG-13, Iron Man 2 is now showing in area theaters, including the Birmingham Palladium.
What are your plans for the weekend?
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