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Category: Event news
Posted by Melody Baetens (The Detroit News) on Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 1:18 PMSwing and ballroom dance at the Painted Lady and benefit FernCare
If you are looking for something different to do on Thanksgiving Eve besides the club or live music scene, check out the Painted Lady Lounge in Hamtramck (formerly Lili's 21). The laid-back punk rock bar will host a fundraising event for FernCare, a free medical clinic for uninsured people that is set to open soon in Ferndale.
The fundraiser features swing and ballroom dancing lessons from 9-10 p.m., followed by a dance party. The bar will also raffle off gift certificates and work by local artists. Retro and vintage attire is encouraged.
Cover charge is a $5 donation to FernCare. The Painted Lady, located at 2930 Jacob St. in Hamtramck is 21 and older. Call (313) 874-2991 for more information.
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Posted by Melody Baetens (The Detroit News) on Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 12:29 PMLittle Black Dress event benefits Capuchin Soup Kitchen
The Little Black Dress Charity Soiree is a chance for local singles to mix and mingle, while raising funds for a good cause. The event takes place Friday, Nov. 13 at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn, and benefits the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
The party includes a wine tasting from Little Black Dress wines, casino games, fashions, giveaways, and dancing with a DJ.
Tickets cost $35 and $65 for VIP. Tickets include gift certificates, chips for the casino games, and access to hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Buy six tickets and get one free. According to promoters, more than 500 guest attended the event last year. Visit www.littleblackdressevent.com for more information.
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Posted by Melody Baetens (The Detroit News) on Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 2:29 PMExplore the DIA with Detroit's Young Professionals
Art After Dark is a fun after-work party put on by the Detroit Young Professionals group. This Friday, Nov. 6, DYPs are invited to view the Detroit Institute of Arts' latest exhibit "Richard Avedon Fashion Photographs (1944-2000)."
The party goes from 6-9 p.m. and coincides with the DIA's Friday Night Live, which includes live music, tours and drop-in workshops. Tickets to the Detroit Young Professionals event are $15 and include admission, desserts, access to a cash bar, and an exclusive invite to the afterglow at a nearby club.
Visit http://artafterdark.eventbrite.com for more information or to purchase tickets.
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Posted by Melody Baetens (The Detroit News) on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 12:13 PMRodriguez and other musicians to put on free show to help Donovan's Pub survive
Donovan's Pub at 3003 W. Vernor is a family-owned, friendly Detroit watering hole that has been hit by hard times in the recent years due to the Ambassador Gateway project. The construction of the project has made it hard for patrons to access the pub.
This Monday the bar will host a benefit show with performances by folk/rock songwriter Rodriguez, John Linardos of Motor City Brewing Works and songwriter Alison Lewis. The event is also a celebration of Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican-American celebration of family and friends who have died.
There is no cover, so use that savings to tip well and buy an extra round for friends. The music is set to start at 9:30 p.m. For more information call Donovan's Pub at (313) 964-2267.
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Posted by Melody Baetens (The Detroit News) on Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 12:08 PMDetroit Science Center hosts "Science Rocks!" with Zoos of Berlin and more
Today the Detroit Science Center announced a fun upcoming event called "Science Rocks!"
On Nov. 19 the museum will host a performance by a handful of local indie-rock bands to remind older kids and adults how cool the Detroit Science Center is.
The evening includes a special showing of the IMAX film "The Alps." Indie-pop group Zoos of Berlin will play live along with the film. After the film there will be live sets by New Grenada, Lightning Love and I, Crime.
Tickets cost $20 ($15 for Science Center members), and include drink tickets. Woodward Avenue Brewers will be on hand with their craft beer. Visit www.detroitsciencecenter.org or call (313) 577-8400 ext. 467 for more information.
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Posted by Melody Baetens (The Detroit News) on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 1:33 PMKid Rock's "Chillin' the Most" cruise sold out in two days
The Kid Rock-themed vacation cruise "Chillin' the Most" was nearly sold out after the first day of pre-sales, and was completely booked by the second day. Not a small feat, considering tickets cost $699-$1499. Tickets went on sale Sept. 8.
The Carnival cruise takes place April 29-May 3, 2010. It departs from Tampa, Florida and takes vacationers to Grand Cayman for a day. The ship features a resort-style pool, casino, mini-golf course, live music and 24-hour room service.
The cruise's promoters Sixthman say there are currently no plans for a second cruise. Visit www.kidrockcruise.com for more information.
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Posted by Melody Baetens (The Detroit News) on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 12:10 PMDally in the Alley celebrates 32 years Saturday
Click here for my Dally in the Alley story from Thursday's GO section. Here's a partial music line-up for Saturday's event.
Forest Stage
Noon: Audra Kubat
1 p.m.: Looking up at Down
2 p.m.: General Population
3 p.m.: Catfish Mafia
4 p.m.: The Wrong Numbers
5 p.m.: James and the Rainbros
6 p.m.: Jessica Hernandez
7 p.m.: Erno the Inferno
8 p.m.: In remeberance of Titus "Baatin" Glover
9 p.m.: Will Sessions
10 p.m.: USM (United States of Mind)
Garden Stage
Noon: Rachel Taylor
1 p.m.: ER
2 p.m.: Petal Shop
3 p.m.: Illy Mack
4 p.m.: Darren Locke and The Combanations
5 p.m.: Mother Whale
6 p.m.: Uneven Universe
7 p.m.: Dune Buggy Attack Battalion
8 p.m.: Jennie Knaggs and the Sure Shots
9 p.m.: Daniel Zott
10 p.m.: Oblisk
Alley Stage
Noon: Slow Giant
1 p.m.: Woodman
2 p.m.: The Rogue Satellites
3 p.m.: BeeKeepers
4 p.m.: Mick Basset and the Marthas
5 p.m.: Snakewing
6 p.m.: Devilfish
7 p.m.: New Grenada
8 p.m.: Noman
9 p.m.: Oscilating Fan Club
10 p.m.: Blasé Splee
11 p.m.: Innerphonic
Category: Event news
Posted by Melody Baetens (The Detroit News) on Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 2:19 PMHamtramck Labor Day Festival announces schedule
The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is always a good chance to see some great local and sometimes national acts, as well as chow down on authentic Polish, Middle Eastern and Bangladeshi food. Here is this year's musical line up.
Friday Sept 4
SOUTH STAGE (alt-country and rock)
7:30 p.m.: Duende!
8:30 p.m.: Lightning Love
9:30 p.m.: Doop & the Inside Outlaws
NORTH STAGE (rock 'n' roll)
7 p.m.: The Displays
8 p.m.: Spitting Nickels
9 p.m.: Troy Gregory
Saturday, Sept. 5
SOUTH STAGE (roots)
3 p.m.: Rise of the Peaceballon
5:30 p.m.: Bones Maki's Big Barn Combo
7 p.m.: Michael Hurtt & his Haunted Hearts
9 p.m.: Jack Scott
NORTH STAGE (country)
4 p.m.: Derringer
6:15 p.m.: Skin and Bones
8 p.m.: The Orbitsuns
Sunday, Sept. 6
SOUTH STAGE- (various)
11 a.m.: Polka Mass with "Big Daddy Lackowski"
1 p.m.: Pierogi Eating Contest
4 p.m.: Rocky Loves Emily
7 p.m.: Battling Siki
8 p.m.: Terrible Twos
9 p.m.: RA RA RIOT (NY)
NORTH STAGE (nostalgia)
noon-4:30 p.m.: Legends Live! All-star Impersonators Review
5 p.m.: PLAV 10 Karaoke Contest Finalist
6 p.m.: The Polish Muslims
Monday, Sept. 7
SOUTH STAGE (Polish)
3 p.m.: Polish Dancers
3:30 p.m.: Misty Blues
5:45 p.m.: Polka Floyd
7:30 p.m.: Trio Pokolenie
NORTH STAGE (World Music)
4: 15 p.m.: Bangladeshi Music Group
6:15 p.m.: Hilmija Hot (Bosnian pop)
7 p.m.: Odu Afrobeat Orchestra
Category: Event news
Posted by Melody Baetens (The Detroit News) on Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 12:21 PM(Expletive) Awesome Fest features dozens of bands on seven stages
The folks at the Majestic Theater Center have put together (Expletive) Awesome Fest, taking place August. 13-16. The event features mostly local rock, indie and punk groups, with a few national acts. There will be three stages in the Magic Stick, two in the Garden Bowl (one in the bar and one over the lanes) and one stage in the newly revamped Majestic Café, which recently transformed from a restaurant to a music venue and is now just called the Café. The seventh stage is the outdoor Alley Deck, which will host a barbeque and live music during the day on Aug. 15.
Here's the line up:
Thursday Aug. 13
MAGIC STICK
12:00 AM ART BRUT (MAIN STAGE)
11:10 PM TYVEK (SIDE STAGE 2)
10:45 PM FRIENDLY FOES (SIDE STAGE 1)
10:15 PM THE MULDOONS (MAIN STAGE)
09:45 PM TROY GREGORY (SIDE STAGE 2)
09:10 PM HEROES & VILLAINS (SIDE STAGE 1)
08:45 PM TBA
THE CAFÉ
11:30 PM CHAPSTIK
10:30 PM WILDCATTING
09:30 PM THE JULIETS
GARDEN BOWL
11:30 PM CHARLIE SLICK (LANE STAGE)
11:00 PM FOUR HOUR FRIENDS (BAR)
10:30 PM ROGUE SATELLITES (LANE STAGE)
10:00 PM THE BEGGARS (BAR)
09:30 PM ALLAN JAMES & THE COLD WAVE (LANE STAGE)
09:00 PM FIDYRICH (BAR)
Friday Aug. 14
MAGIC STICK
01:00 AM THUNDERBIRDS ARE NOW! (MAIN STAGE)
12:15 AM JUICEBOXXX (SIDE STAGE 1)
11:30 PM TINY MASTERS OF TODAY (MAIN STAGE)
11:00 PM KIDDO (SIDE STAGE 2)
10:30 PM ESQUIRE (SIDE STAGE 1)
10:00 PM TBA
09:30 PM SMOKE (SIDE STAGE 2)
09:00 PM THE SUMMER PLEDGE (SIDE STAGE 1)
THE CAFÉ
12:10 AM LIGHTNING LOVE
11:10 PM REPLICAS
10:10 PM PIZAZZ
09:10 PM SPICK OF IT ALL
GARDEN BOWL
12:15 AM TBA (LANE STAGE)
11:45 PM POP PROJECT (BAR)
11:15 PM CROFF FAMILY BAND (LANE STAGE)
10:45 PM HUMAN REUNION
10:15 PM JAVELINS (LANE STAGE)
09:45 PM BAD MEDICINE AT THE CAMPFIRE (BAR)
09:15 PM THE MAHONIES (LANE STAGE)
08:45 PM THE DISPLAYS (BAR)
Saturday Aug. 15
ALLEY DECK (DAY BBQ)
07:00 PM ARAN RUTH
06:20 PM MICK BASSETT & THE MARTHAS
05:40 PM MILLIONS OF BRAZILLIANS
05:00 PM SPITTING NICKELS
04:20 PM SIK SIK NATION
03:40 PM LEAF ERIKSON
03:00 PM DARLING IMPERIAL
02:20 PM SOLITARY STATES
01:40 PM TBA
01:00 PM SEX GHOST
MAGIC STICK
01:00 AM ADULT. (MAIN STAGE)
12:15 AM F'KE BLOOD (SIDE STAGE 1)
11:30 PM NINJASONIK (MAIN STAGE)
11:00 PM TBA (SIDE STAGE 2)
10:30 PM NEW GRENADA (SIDE STAGE 1)
10:00 PM TBA (MAIN STAGE)
09:30 PM I, CRIME (SIDE STAGE 2)
09:00 PM INVADER (SIDE STAGE 1)
THE CAFÉ
12:10 AM GOREVETTE
11:10 PM SILVERGHOST
10:10 PM OFFICE
09:10 PM LASERS AND FAST AND SHIT
GARDEN BOWL
12:15 AM BILL BONDSMEN (LANE STAGE)
11:45 PM TBA (BAR)
11:15 PM COPPER THIEVES (LANE STAGE)
10:45 PM DEVILFISH (BAR)
10:15 PM NOMAN (LANE STAGE)
09:45 PM DECIBILT (BAR)
09:15 PM PLAIN DEALERS (LANE STAGE)
08:45 PM JESUS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (BAR)
Sunday Aug. 16
MAGIC STICK
12:00 AM DEASTRO (MAIN STAGE)
11:15 PM CITY CENTER (SIDE STAGE 2)
10:45 PM LEE MARVIN COMPUTER ARM (SIDE STAGE 1)
10:15 PM THE OCTOPUS (MAIN STAGE)
09:45 PM TBA (SIDE STAGE 2)
09:15 PM BEEKEEPERS (SIDE STAGE 1)
08:45 PM TBA
THE CAFÉ
11:30 PM WOLFBAIT
10:30 PM JUNK SOLO
09:30 PM JOHNNY ILL BAND
GARDEN BOWL
11:30 PM BIG MESS (LANE STAGE)
11:00 PM MAZINGA (BAR)
10:30 PM THE WORD PLAY
10:00 PM COMPUTER PERFECTION (BAR)
09:30 PM WOODMAN (LANE STAGE)
09:00 PM SH! THE OCTOPUS (BAR)
Category: Event news
Posted by Melody Baetens (The Detroit News) on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 12:04 PMFriends of Belle Isle Aquarium to hold fundraiser
I'm a huge fan of aquariums and I was very sad when the Belle Isle Aquarium was unjustly shut down a few years ago, just after its 100th birthday. Thanks go out to MotorCityBlog for drawing this event to my attention.
This Saturday the Belle Isle Aquarium will be open for a charity event to raise funds to restore and reopen the facility (and re-stock it with fish). The party includes live music, strolling dinner, a cash bar and a silent auction. Tickets are a modest $60, or $100 per couple. Visit www.belleisleaquarium.com for more information.
