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Mar 19th, 2008 - 07:43:02 |
Homegrown
Kudos to the Majestic Café for being not only an exemplary bistro with exceptional cuisine, but also a welcoming forum for local talents eager to express the best they have to offer. Currently there is the ongoing exhibit Make Nice Things About Detroit — a collective effort by more than a dozen Motor City artists working in a variety of mediums. Produced in close co-operation with the Detroit Urban Craft Fair, the show will engage you with works in textile, collage, wood, paint, photography and more by such names as Michael Segal, Phil Childers, Matthew Sheedy, Stephanie Tardy, Carey Gustafson and others. A nourishing slice of an ongoing and always surprising renaissance in the Renaissance City, it stays nice and open until August 27. The Majestic Café is at 4124 Woodward Ave. More info: detroiturbancraftfair.com.
Flowers in Their Hair
(if they still have hair)
It would be an understatement to say that the Summer of Love took an ironic turn around these parts back in ‘67, but that’s still no reason to overlook the 40th anniversary of certain cosmic California happenings. Carl and Michele Lundgren think so too, so they want us all to groove down to Wyandotte this July 20 for a real honest to goodness Love-In. The downriver jewel will feature a psychedelic art show at the River’s Edge Gallery featuring pieces by Third Power bassist Jem Tergal, photos from the Leni Sinclair archives and classic rock posters created by Mr. Lundgren and Gary Grimshaw. The Incomparable Madhatter will act as MC and he’ll be ably assisted by DJ Dan Drohar and his Grande Ballroom vibe. Tune in, turn on and drop some money cash. Call the Slack Shack for more info: 734.246.9880.
More Than a Hatful
They baked another good one down at the Ringwald in Ferndale. Who Wants Cake? Theatre is currently dazzling us with Three Days of Rain, a Pulitzer Prize runner-up by Richard Greenberg about a brother and sister who reunite in order to divvy up the estate of their late father. As the play unfolds, a skeleton or two drop out of the closet and an intriguing flashback brings the plot full circle to an even deeper resonance of mystery and bittersweet emotions. Joe Bailey, Jamie Warrow and Nathan Cavanaugh collectively shine under the direction of Joe Plambeck. It’s another nourishing slice waiting for you at 22742 Woodward Ave. You can even ask for seconds. Please call 248.556.8581.
Another Anniversary
Ten years ago, Zeitgeist Gallery and Performance Venue opened its doors and began its spirited commitment to the Detroit art scene. To mark the occasion, they’ve scheduled a series of weekend jamborees called the Fun Razor, Art Extravaganza and Total Sensory Freak Out — a month-long celebration featuring 500 pieces by over four dozen local talents. The Broken Clock Jam Sessions on July 20 will be a lulu in itself with the music of Audra Kubat, Loretta Lucas, Blackman & Arnold and more. Seven days later, an evening of stand-up comedy and demented puppetry ensues. Zeitgeist, we salute thee! You can too at 2661 Michigan Ave. Call 313.965.9192. | RDW
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