March 2012
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Troubled Skin? Problems Solved!
Whether you’re coping with acne, multiple age spots, baggy eyelids, or excessive hair shedding, there are more cosmetic skin treatments available today than ever before 鈥 and more effective solutions to meet your specific needs.
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Arts and Entertainment
March 2012
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Contributors: March 2012
Monica Mercer, Julie Edgar, Martin Vecchio, Craig LaRotonda
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Nourishing Conversation
People need to stop repeating this clich茅:”That kind of thing doesn’t happen here.” It does.
Letters from Readers: March 2012
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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Detroit’s Mardi Gras: Marche du Nain Rouge in Midtown
Banishing an evil littler dwarf is cause for a big part in Detroit.
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At 87, Influential Detroit Dance Maven Harriet Berg Hasn’t Lost Her Step
She may be retired, but Harriet Berg is no mere footnote in Detroit’s modern-dance history.
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A-List: March 2012
A Bright Outlook
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People’s Pierogi Collective Brings Eastern Europe to Eastern Market
A piergoi cart at Eastern Market sells a taste of modern Polish tradition.
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SoupDive! in Southfield Serves Up Health and Flavor
With a wide repertoire of soups, along with salads and sandwiches, SoupDive! emphasizes both health and flavor
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Recipe: Colcannon
Grosse Pointe’s SideStreet Diner whips up an Irish favorite 鈥 colcannon
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Seva Detroit & Hot Taco
MOLLY’S PICKS: Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots
Redsmoke Barbeque and Astoria Pastry Shop’s Tasso Teftsis & Wolfgang Puck Grille’s Marc Djozlija
CRAVINGS: 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 break from their own kitchens for a taste of someone else鈥檚 cooking
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Wine: Bubbling Over
Many fine sparkling white wines are giving champagnes a run for their money and at a fraction of the cost.
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Men’s Spring Fashion
Full-bloom colors energize fashions for men in a season flowering with vibrant hues.
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Macomb County Executive Hackel Makes His Mark
As county executive, Mark Hackel is dedicated to giving 鈥榯hird-place鈥 Macomb a place at the table beside Wayne and Oakland.
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Profile: Detroit-born ‘Perry Mason’ Actor William Talman
Detroit native William Talman played the perennial loser on ‘Perry Mason,’ but his groundbreaking final appearance as a dying anti-smoking advocate made him a winner in most people’s eyes.
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The Varsity Theatre, 1936
THE WAY IT WAS
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Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies Nurtures Creativity
A successful charter school in Detroit draws out students’ creativity in all classes, not just art and design
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Re:View Contemporary Gallery in Midtown Partners with CCS
Detroit gallery aims to groom and encourage young artistic talent.
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American Institute of Architects Detroit Awards
Buildings 鈥 their design, renovation, and construction 鈥 symbolize optimism.
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Book Review: ‘The Magic Room’
In The Magic Room (Gotham Books, $27), bestselling Michigan author Jeffrey Zaslow stakes out the very feminine world of Becker鈥檚 Bridal, in Fowler, Mich., a dot on the map near Lansing. Run by the same family since 1934, this wedding-gown wonderland is crowded with brides-to-be, their eager-to-please mothers and friends, busily tapping cell phones. Escorted […]
Hot Spot: Sugar House
SUGAR HOUSE // Named for a Purple Gang hangout, this retro cocktail lounge in Corktown is drawing crowds who appreciate classic drinks precisely mixed from fresh juices, infusions, and premium liquors served under twinkling crystal chandeliers in a building that actually predates the Prohibition era, re-created in its high-ceilinged space. In a neighborhood already a […]
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Restaurant Of the Year 2012: Joe Muer Seafood
A classic Detroit spot is revived, setting the table for a welcome comeback.
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Oil Tycoon T. Boone Pickens Shoots the Breeze on Wind Energy and Natural Gas
In May 2009, 黑料网 Detroit spoke with oilman T. Boone Pickens about energy alternatives, a conversation that, in light of spiking gas prices, merits revisiting.
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The Medallion: Macomb’s Gala Event
The Medallion Ball was held on March 3 at Penna’s of Sterling, benefiting the expansion of Older Adult Services. The Henry Ford Macomb Hospital fundraiser’s theme this year was Pure Michigan庐.
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Equality Michigan Dinner & Catalyst Awards
The Henry Hotel in Dearborn hosted Equality Michigan’s State Equality Dinner on Oct. 22. The VIP reception featured a silent and live auction, and benefited EQMI’s programs.
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DSO Volunteer Council & Saks Fashion Show
On March 1, the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham hosted the DSO’s Volunteer Council’s Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show. The day of fashion and beauty benefited the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
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Lighthouse’s Beacon of Hope XXI
Lighthouse of Oakland County held its premiere gala, Beacon of Hope XXI, on March 3 at Orchard Lake Country Club celebrating its 40th anniversary.
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Nino Salvaggio Charitable Foundation for Children in Need
The Nino Salvaggio Charitable Foundation for Children in Need held its annual charity event on March 2 at Andiamo in Warren. Proceeds benefited Turning Point and other children’s charities.
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Habitat Detroit 25th Anniversary Red Carpet Bash
On Feb. 26, Habitat Detroit celebrated 25 years of service by hosting a red carpet Oscars viewing party and strolling buffet at the Max M. Fisher Music Center.
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JVS Trade Secrets Fundraiser
On March 7, the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham hosted the JVS Trade Secrets Fundraiser to raise money for the JVS Women to Work Program, which helps women enter or return to the workforce after life-changing events.
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Uptown Film Festival Afterglow
Birmingham was home to the Uptown Film Festival from March 8-10. An afterglow event following the 2012 Michigan Film Awards was held March 10 at Barrio.
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Uptown Film Festival
Birmingham was home to the Uptown Film Festival from March 8-10. A VIP charity event celebrating Michigan’s film industry and benefiting Gleaners and Defeat the Label was held March 9 at the Palladium 12.
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March Madness – ‘Design 2 Ways’
On March 8, the Michigan Design Center hosted March Madness – “Design 2 Ways,” where designers went head to head riffing on a theme. A portion of the proceeds benefited THAW.
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NEXTGen EPIC Fundraiser
On March 10, MGM Grand hosted NEXTGen Detroit’s EPIC Fundraiser, featuring Comedy Central Roastmaster Jeffrey Ross. The even benefited the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit.
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ORT Trends with Friends
Neiman Marcus hosted ORT Michigan’s “Trends with Friends” benefit on March 8. The evening of fashion, cocktails, and hors d鈥檕euvres, supported ORT.
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Cranbrook Digs Its Roots
Brookside, Cranbrook’s lower school, hosted the 31st annual “Cranbrook Digs Its Roots” benefit on March 10. A silent and live auction mostly benefited Brookside.
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4th Annual Boogie Bowl
On March 9, the fourth annual Boogie Bowl: Striking Out Homelessness was held at Thunderbird Lanes in Troy. All proceeds benefited the Grace Centers of Hope.
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DSO ‘Classical Roots’ Celebration
On March 17, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Classical Roots” celebration at the Max M. Fisher Music Center paid tribute to African-American’s contributions to classical music.
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Michigan Wine in Beautiful Southwest Michigan
This southwest region is a haven for Chicagoans, Hoosiers, and Michiganders seeking great local wines and foods.
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Rescued Grizzly Cubs Make Their Debut at the Detroit Zoo
What started out as a sad story for three grizzly cubs has turned out to have a happy ending at the Detroit Zoo.
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Girls Night Out at Saks
On March 15, Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy hosted Girls Night Out, benefiting the Ted B. Wahby Cancer Center. The evening featured hors d’oeuvres and a fashion show.
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Pink Ball Patron Party
Saks Fifth Avenue and The Greater Wayne County Chapter of The Links Inc. held The Pink Ball Patron Party on March 22 at Saks in Troy. Proceeds benefited the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
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Man and Woman of the Year Kickoff
On March 22, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse in Birmingham hosted the kickoff for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Michigan Chapter’s annual “Man & Woman of the Year” competition.
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Night of Hope
On March 24, A Night of Hope, benefiting Angels of Hope, was held at The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township. The fundraiser included a strolling dinner, entertainment, raffle, and auction.
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Don Shane Farewell Reception
On March 20, longtime WXYZ-TV sportscaster Don Shane retired. A farewell reception was held for him at the station.
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CD Review: Kathy Kosins’ ‘To the Ladies of Cool’
Metro Detroit native Kathy Kosins tips her hat to the West Coast Cool Jazz style of the 1950s.
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April ‘Michigan Wine Month’ Events
Last year, Gov. Rick Snyder designated April 鈥淢ichigan Wine Month鈥 as a way to recognize the achievements and economic contributions of the Michigan wine industry.
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2012 Restaurant of the Year Party
On March 26, 黑料网 Detroit’s 2012 Restaurant of the Year Party was held at Joe Muer Seafood inside the Renaissance Center in Detroit. The evening included hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails.
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Hat Trick: Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Kid Rock, and Henry the Hatter Join Forces
When Kid Rock teams up with the DSO at the Fox Theatre May 12, the musicians will be sporting dapper fedoras from Detroit鈥檚 Henry the Hatter.
