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Stagecrafters presents 'Caught in the Net'
"Caught in the Net" Through Nov. 19 Baldwin Theatre, Royal Oak Recommended for ages 15-and-up Tickets: $14-$16 Phone: (248) 541-6430 ROYAL OAK – Stagecrafters presents "Caught in the Net" by Ray Cooney through Nov. 19 at the Baldwin Theatre in [...]
The crime? Empty seats at the Abreact
REVIEW: 'Comedies of Menace: The Dumb Waiter & The Devil's Game' The Abreact Performance Space, 442 E. Lafayette, Detroit. Fri.-Sat., through Nov. 25, plus Sun., Nov. 19. Free admission/donations accepted; reservations recommended. For [...]
Detroiters share their stories and earn a place in history
Groups collaborate to keep Detroit's rich heritage alive DETROIT – While southwest Detroit resident Carl Taggs sat patiently in the makeshift studio inside the Boll Family YMCA in downtown Detroit, three student documentary filmmakers from Wayne [...]
DSO announces 'Macy's Day of Music at The Max'
Free 12-hour music marathon features a wide variety of acts Nov. 4 DETROIT – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is gearing up again to open the doors of its home, the Max M. Fisher Music Center, for an entirely free musical extravaganza featuring more [...]
Pro Musica's 80th season celebrates beginnings
Season opens Nov. 10 at The Max DETROIT – The 2006-2007 schedule of concerts of Pro Musica Detroit pays tribute to its eight-decade history and solidifies its standing as the foremost presenter of unique concerts in the market. This year's season [...]
Sex, lies and videotape at the BoarsHead
REVIEW: 'Unnecessary Farce' BoarsHead Theatre, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. Wed.-Sun., through Nov. 19. Tickets: $20-$35. For information: 517-484-7805 or http://www.boarshead.org. There's something farcical about coming up with the idea to write a [...]
Ann Arbor Art Center's Sommelier Dinner Returns for 15th Year
ANN ARBOR – The Ann Arbor Art Center will host its 15th Annual Sommelier Dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at The Earle in downtown Ann Arbor. Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase, the event features local community leaders who act as wine stewards to benefit the [...]
It's fate: Young love, young actors
REVIEW: 'Romeo and Juliet' Hilberry Theatre, 4743 Cass Ave., Detroit. Plays in repertory through Dec. 16. Tickets: $15-$28. For information: 313-577-2972 or http://www.hilberry.com. "What's in a name?" For most people, that's not much of an issue. [...]
From Dearborn to Chicago: Sixteen-year journey bears fruit for local composer Paul Bruce
'Madame X' Music and lyrics by Paul Bruce Book by Stephanie Masse Based on the 1906 play "La Femme X" Presented by AlleyCat Productions at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St., Chicago. Performed Thu.-Sun. and select Wed. [...]
Powerful novel, poignant season opener
REVIEW: 'The Bluest Eye' Plowshares Theatre Company at the City Theatre, inside the Hockeytown Cafe at 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Thursday-Sunday, through Nov. 19. Tickets: $15-$28. For information: (313) 872-0279 or [...]
The wait is over: Naz Edwards to celebrate new CD at Kerrytown Concert House
PREVIEW: Naz Edwards: '…..If The Waiting Takes Years' A CD Release Concert at Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. Friday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$25. For information: 734-769-2999. Magical evening of cabaret theater [...]
Which is better: music or the written word?
"Revenge of the Bookeaters" 6:30 p.m. at Eastern Michigan University's Pease Auditorium, Ypsilanti General admission tickets are $25, VIP tickets are $100 All tickets are available at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center's box office, [...]