June 2013
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Best of Detroit 2013
Thousands of readers selected their favorites in online voting for 黑料网 Detroit鈥檚 2013 Best of Detroit list. Find out who joined the league of over 500 superheroes in the city!
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One Cool Dad
This penguin takes fatherhood seriously
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A Really Cool Plan
Detroit Zoo unveils plan to build new $20-million penguin exhibit
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Striving to be ‘The Best …’
I鈥檝e long admired the annual 鈥淏est of Detroit鈥 issue from afar. Now I get to play behind the scenes…
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Clark Park, 1905
The Way It Was
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Wine: Seasonal Sipping
Michigan鈥檚 lighter and fresher-tasting wines are just right for summer
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Molly’s Picks: Bucharest Grill & Bella Piatti
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Book Review: ‘Sandstorm,’ by Alan Lee
Fox 2’s Alan Lee Pens a Thriller
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Recipe: ML Tabbouleh
A fresh take on tabbouleh
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New & Noteworthy Reads: Books With a Local Focus
1. Michigan Legends By Sheryl James Michigan Legends: Folktales and Lore from the Great Lakes State (University of Michigan Press, $18.95) > Pulitzer Prize-winning author Sheryl James tackles legends, events, and places from Michigan’s distant and not-so-distant past. Some of the legends are better known: the Nain Rouge (Demon of Detroit) and Paul Bunyan. Others […]
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Fatherhood…Times 10
They didn’t plan it this way, but this modern family is breaking more than a few social barriers
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Trenton’s Grand Hotel Gets New Life
Back From the Brink: Once condemned, Trenton鈥檚 Grand Hotel gets new life as TV鈥檚 Grand Event
Cravings: Bootleg Bar-B-Q and Wolfgang Puck Steak
Their stylish menus are enticing enough to attract a loyal clientele
of discriminating diners, but no matter how expert they are, restaurant people like to take a
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Restaurant Review: The Meeting House
搁辞肠丑别蝉迟别谤鈥檚 The Meeting House has all the right moves
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The Truck Stops Here
Mobile food vendors 鈥 and
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More Than a Pretty Face
Uncovering an 黑料网 Detroit cover girl 10 years later
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Animation Domination
Michigan native Butch Hartman鈥檚 鈥楾he Fairly OddParents鈥 continues to gain fans
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Fast Track
Former Mojo in the Morning intern Jennifer Sawalha makes her mark in Hollywood
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Take Steps to Live a Healthy Life
The metro Detroit health professionals we spoke with offer the latest, most effective treatments for common health issues that cause concern to men, including losing weight, improving hearing, alleviating back pain, stopping excessive sweating, halting hair loss, and boosting low levels of testosterone.
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Real Estate All-Stars 2013
2013 REAL ESTATE ALL STARS LIST
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Contributors: June 2013
Mark Kurlyandchik, Monica Mercer, Stephanie Potts, Roy Ritchie
We’ve Got Mail…
Praise us or pan us, but just put it down in words. Bravos or boos, we want to hear from you.
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‘Celebrate’ Chateau Chantal’s 20 Years of Wine
Twenty years ago, Chateau Chantal welcomed their first guests.
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Christ Church Antiques Show Preview Party
A preview party and silent auction was held May 30 in honor of the annual Christ Church Grosse Pointe Antiques Show. Proceeds will benefit the choirs and the outreach ministries of the church.
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Grand Prixmiere 2013
On May 31, The Belle Isle Conservancy hosted the annual Grand Prixmiere to launch the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix weekend and to benefit the conservancy.
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In Seventh Heaven 2013
On June 1, The Seventh Generation, an organization dedicated to helping children in foster care, celebrated past successes and raised funds for future programs at a special event at the Roostertail.
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Yatooma’s Foundation for the Kids 10th Anniversary
On June 2, Yatooma’s Foundation for the Kids held its 10th anniversary celebration and fundraiser at Orchard Lake Country Club.
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Off the Beaten Palate 2013
On June 5, Detroit Public Television hosted the producer and host of the show “Off the Beaten Palate” at Andiamo Detroit Riverfront.
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The Guild of St. John Hospital Benefit 2013
On June 5, The Guild of St. John Hospital and Medical Center held its 53rd Annual Guild Dinner at Penna’s of Sterling. Proceeds went to support the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.
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Pewabic House and Garden Show Preview Party 2013
On June 6, Pewabic Pottery hosted a special benefit preview party for the 23rd annual House and Garden Show. Proceeds went to Pewabic Pottery, a non-profit arts and cultural organization in the heart of Detroit
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Cars and Stars 2013
On June 7, The 12th Annual Cars and Stars Gala was presented at Detroit Music Hall to benefit its performing arts education program.
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BravoBravo! 2013
On June 7, the Detroit Opera House held its annual fundraiser BravoBravo! at the Opera House itself, where revelers enjoyed food from Detroit’s best restaurants and entertainment in support of The Michigan Opera Theatre.
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Garden Party at Meadow Brook Hall 2013
On June 9, The Garden Party Foundation held its fifth annual Gardy Party at Meadow Brook Hall to raise funds for Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, Children’s Tumor Foundation, and OCC’s Culinary Studies Institute.
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Macomb Hospital Golf Classic Preview Party 2013
On June 9, Nancy Lopez mingled with guests at the home of Henry Ford Macomb Hospital President Barbara Rossmann. The event was a preview to the Golf Classic, which raises funds every year for Macomb Hospital.
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Leon and Lulu’s Summer Artists’ Market 2013
On June 10, Leon and Lulu in Clawson held its summer artists’ market, which featured 35 local artists. Sales benefited Cass Community Social Services.
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The Rattlesnake Celebrates 25 Years
On June 13, The Rattlesnake Club celebrated its 25th anniversary in Detroit with a gala benefiting Gleaners Community Food Bank.
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Michigan Modern Gala at Cranbrook 2013
On June 13, The Cranbrook Art Museum hosted a fundraising gala to introduce the new exhibition, “Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped America.”
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Whink for Girls with Gifts
On June 14, The new boutique Whink Clothing in Southfield hosted a grand opening, with partial proceeds from sales going to the charity Girls with Gifts.
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Sunset at the Zoo 2013
On June 14, The Detroit Zoo held its annual benefit “Sunset at the Zoo.” Funds raised go to the many projects and programs the zoo conducts throughout the year.
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Run for the Ribbon Gala 2013
On June 14 at Andiamo in Warren, the Michigan Inst. of Urology Men’s Health Foundation hosted its annual Run for the Ribbon Gala to promote support for prostate cancer and men’s health awareness.
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DSO Heroes Gala 2013
On June 15, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra held its annual Heroes fundraising gala, which honored DSO Board Member Barbara Van Dusen this year.
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Bal Africain 50th Anniversary
On June 15, The DIA celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Friends of African and African American art with a special fundraising gala and honored guest Danny Glover.
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BRU Fest 2013
On June 15, The Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan hosted the 3rd annual BRU Fest at Royal Oak Farmer’s Market to raise funds for the organization.
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EyesOn Design 2013
On June 16, the EyesOn Design car show took place at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House to benefit The Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology.
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Botanicals by Laurie Tennent Collector’s Preview
On June 17, Planterra Conservatory hosted a collector’s preview for the exhibition “Botanicals” by photographer Laurie Tennent. Proceeds benefited College for Creative Studies.
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Closing the Gap Awards 2013
On June 18, New Detroit, Inc. hosted the Closing the Gap Awards at the MGM Grand to honor those who work to improve race relations in Southeast Michigan.
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Detroit Artists Market Garden Party 2013
On June 20, The Detroit Artists Market held its annual garden party at a private home in the Woodbridge neighborhood of Detroit to benefit DAM’s membership.
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Fine Art of Summer 2013
On June 20, the 2nd annual Fine Art of Summer took place at a private home in Bloomfield Hills to benefit education and access programming of the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.
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黑料网 Detroit’s Best of Detroit Party 2013
On June 21, 黑料网 Detroit celebrated the Best of Detroit with its annual party at Motor City Soundboard. Proceeds benefited the Go Red for Women campaign of the American Heart Association.
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Salute America Awards
On June 21, Lighthouse of Oakland County hosted its annual fundraiser, the “Salute America Awards,” to celebrate those who embody the American spirit professionally and philanthropically.
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The Building of an Icon
On June 21, a special preview party was held at Fred Moore’s Boathouse in honor of the exhibit, “Titanic: The Building of an Icon.”
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Camp Casey Beer Fest 2013
On June 22, Camp Casey held its second annual Beer Fest at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, raising funds for its mission of bringing horses into the lives of kids with cancer.
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Walk for Cornerstone 2013
On June 22, Cornerstone Schools of Detroit held its 2nd annual zoo walk to raise funds that will support more than 550 students and ensure re-enrollment in the fall.
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黑料网 Detroit’s Best of Detroit Party Presented by Cadillac 2013
黑料网 Detroit’s Best of Detroit Party Presented by Cadillac celebrated the superheroes of the Motor City featured in the comic book inspired Best of Detroit issue. Guests enjoyed fabulous food, cocktails and entertainment from over 30 of the Best of Detroit winning restaurants, shops, boutiques and luxury service providers.
