BTL Staff
Novi Pet Expo Nov. 15-17
A three-day event, the Novi Pet Expo is held from Friday, Nov. 15, through Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. "This event showcases products like pet care products, pet foods, animal rescue products and services, feeds, [...]
Holiday Paint Your Pet
Hosted by Painting with a Twist in Detroit, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, there will be a Holiday Paint Your Pet party where attendees can put their furry friend's face on a canvas. Bringing light snacks and drinks is allowed and encouraged, but no hard [...]
34th Annual Women in the Arts Festival
The Women in the Arts Festival has for over 30 years celebrated the work of regional artists and takes place annually during the second weekend of November in East Lansing. This year, from Friday, Nov. 8, through Saturday, Nov. 9, women from near [...]
Brockhampton
A rap collective originally hailing from San Marco, Texas, Brockhampton has been described by Complex magazine as "gay, black, white, DIY, ambitious, all-inclusive, and would-be pop stars." The group has gotten recognition its work, notably reaching [...]
Detroit School of Burlesque 101 Beginner Burlesque Course
On Nov. 7 those interested in giving themselves "permission to be sexy" are invited to The Detroit School of Burlesque for a body-positive 101 Beginner Burlesque Course. Attendees will be taught by award-winning performers and the course will cover [...]
Thunder From Down Under at MotorCity Casino Hotel
On Nov. 14 fans of this world-renowned all-male revue can see Thunder From Down Under "arguably one of Australia's hottest (if not most chiselled) exports." Residents of Las Vegas since 2001, the group has been making their name out of Australia for [...]
The Last TV Show
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Bill Could Extend 'Hate Crime' Penalties for Attacks Against Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
LANSING – Currently, Michiganders are protected against hate crimes if they are threats or violence based on race, color, religion or gender. However, LGBTQ Michiganders are not protected. State Sen. Adam Hollier, D-Detroit, says that needs to [...]
ACLU of Michigan Our Movement, Our Moment 2019 Dinner
Transgender people belong. Abortion is health care. No human is illegal. Everyone deserves a second chance. These are the values that the American Civil Liberties Union fights for and rights that it serves to protect. On Friday, Nov. 1, at The Henry [...]
Deep Inside Hollywood
By Romeo San Vicente Billy Porter joins Camila Cabello for new "Cinderella" If this bit of news were a ballroom walk-off, the category would probably be "Fairy Godmother Realness," and Billy Porter would take home the trophy. His character Pray [...]
Detroit Zoo Boo
Families interested in a "merry-not-scary" Halloween event that will engage attendees of all ages are invited to the Detroit Zoo on the weekend of Oct. 25 to enjoy rides, attractions and, of course, animals. "Family-friendly crowd favorites from [...]