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10/31/07

Artist Reception / 2007 Photo Exhibition - SCARAB CLUB - Fri Nov 2nd

2007 FALL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
The Scarab Club
217 Farnsworth
Detroit
313 -831 -1250

Artist Reception: Friday, November 2nd 6-9 pm
Main Gallery:2007 FALL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Charles Alexander Beverly Benson WolfGeorge Booth David Burns CH Carroll Jason E. CarterMardi Chapman Carol Cook Reid Donna CyrbokDavid Dalton Dan Danilowicz Christopher Farah Erika Fulk Eva Iratxe Gonzalez Bandera Jack KennyCandace Law Eric Law Kelly Lockwood Nathan LomasVanessa Miller Jennifer Obidzinski Carol Piligian Nelson PontBrook Recob J. Gordon Rodwan Vaclav Stansky Robert S. SwansonMartin Vecchio Vincent Verna Debbie Weatherston

Lounge Gallery:Jacqueline Hoats ShieldsPAINTINGS & DRAWINGS: NOW & THEN
Jacqueline Hoats Shields grew up in Holland, Michigan, and received her B.F.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan School of Art in 1986. She studied painting in the summer program at the University of Wisconsin School of the Arts at Rhinelander in 1998, 1999, and 2000. Her work is in many private collections, and three of her paintings were included in the book of poetry, In Drought Time: Scenes of Rural and Small Town Life, edited by Douglas Smith, Melody Vassoff, and Karen Woollams (Mayapple Press, 2005). Jackie is a member of the Scarab Club, the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, and the Detroit Artists Market. She lives in Detroit with her husband Gary and their two young daughters."

NOVEMBER 4th

THE DETROIT BLUES SOCIETY AND SCARAB CLUB PRESENT

The Detroit Blues Heritage Series 2007 Featuring the Queens of Detroit Blues

Alberta Adams, Thornetta Davis and a Special Tribute to the late Odessa Harrisw/Cee Cee Collins and Duncan McMillan

Special Musical Guests: RJ's Rhythm Rockers Sunday, November 4th; 1PM-4PM

Doors Open at 12:30PM-$5.00 Cover Charge

10/30/07

WRIF's Rockin for Vinnie Benefit - The Ritz - Sat Nov 3rd - 12 noon

Rockin for Vinnie Benefit
WRIF's Rockin' for Vinnie benefit concert

Saturday, November 3rd
The Ritz in Warren
24300 Hoover Rd.

Warren MI 48089

Doors open at 12pm

Bands begin at at 1:00 pm
all ages until 7pm 18 and over at 7:00 with proper ID
$5.00 admission for kids 17 and under. $10.00 for 18 and up

To donate an item, contact Nicole at mcrb2007@yahoo.com

Band Schedule:

Detroit Voodoo 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
I See Stars 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm
Safer Than Sleep 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Empty 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Rockstar 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Soldiers of Scrape 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Habitual Coersion 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Halloween 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Hell Rides North 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
2 Days Out 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Sex and Patriotism 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Drop D 9:15 pm - 9:45 pm
Primortal 10:00 pm -10:30 pm
Mourning Sun 10:45 pm - 11:15 pm
Chaos Theory 11:30 pm -12:00 am
Lupara 12:15 am -12:45 am
Woden 1:00 am -1:30 am

Check out the silent auction /raffle items here

LOLITA'S WAY - Berkley Front - Fri Nov 2nd 8pm

Lolita's Way
Friday November 2nd
Berkley Front
3087 12 Mile Rd.
Berkley MI

Doors open: 7 p.m.,
Band goes on: 8 p.m.
$3

The GreatPumpkin - WXYZ Channel 7 - Tues Oct 30th 8pm

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

8:00 PM
WXYZ
Tuesday, October 30

The “Peanuts” Halloween treat features Charlie Brown finally getting invited to a Halloween party, Snoopy battling the Red Baron and Linus awaiting the Great Pumpkin.

Included: the bonus cartoon, “You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown,” with Linus running for class president. Director: Bill MelendezRelease Year: 1966

Welcome to the GOODLIFE - Grand Central Lounge - Fri Nov 2nd

Welcome to the GoodLife
Grand Central Lounge
311 E. Grand River
Detroit, MI 48226
313.963.1300
or
info@GrandCentralLounge.com

Don't miss DJ Kutz over at The Woodward tomorrow for thier "Masquerade Affair"
Call 313 971 8673

3rd Annual Arab Film Festival - AANM - Fri/Sun Nov 2nd-4th

3rd annual Arab Film Festival

Arab American National Museum - Dearborn MI

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

November 2nd-4th

"From the obscure to the Oscar-worthy, the Arab Film Festival presents a thoughtful, provocative selection of films by and about Arabs and Arab Americans.

$6 PER PACKAGE

$5 MEMBERS, STUDENTS, SENIORS
$25 WEEKEND FESTIVAL PASS (all films)

$20 MEMBERS, STUDENTS, SENIORS

Purchase advance tickets HERE

(Schedule is subject to change, refunds are only given in the case of a film cancellation)
For more information call (313) 582-AANM or email arabfilmfest@accesscommunity.org
Join us before, after, and during film intermissions for complimentary refreshments. "

XD WEI - Memphis Smoke - Tues Oct 30th

XD WEI (Paul, Leo, Djeto & Xiao Dong) will be playing a full set at 9pm Tuesday 10/30 at Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak at 100 S. Main St. The Troubadours play after. No cover...

MCB Mini Review:
Along with XD was Paul Ossy (small guitar) - Djeto Juncat (guitar) - Leo Gillis (bass)

Caught most of the show which included Led Zep cover and a few really cool sounding "chinese blue grass" jams - this combo really blends well together with each player bringing a distinctive component to the song and suprisingly blending in or standing out from each other at just the right time.
Check them out at the Corktown Tavern and/or The Magic Stick on November 9th and December 15th - worth the effort for sure!

DIA DE MUERTOS 2007 - Mexican Village - Thur/Sun Nov 1st-4th

"At the Mexicantown Mercado & Ford Plaza

MOCAD Mercado Arts Workshops: Thursday & Friday, November 1-2, 9 am to 3 pm
Thursday - Sunday, November 1-4

MEXICANTOWN HUBBARD COMMUNITIES

9TH ANNUAL DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL & WALKING TOUR
Join the Mexicantown Community Development Corporation in the annual Day of the Dead festival with authentic Mexican food, Ofrendas, Dia de Muertos crafts, workshops, school tours and much more over a four-day celebration.

MOCAD will be offering craft stations at the Mercado Plaza for kids of all ages on Thursday and Friday of the Festival, 9am-3pm, at which participants can make and decorate their own paper cutout garlands, sugar skulls, papier mache items, calavera poems, and collage booklets.

Mexicantown Mercado2826 Bagley Avenue Detroit, MI 48216

313-967-9898/info@mexicantown.org

www.mexicantown.org"

TH' LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS - Pike Room - Fri Nov 2nd

TH' LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS
PIKE ROOM - The Crofoot
1 South Saginaw - Pontiac
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2nd
doors at 8PM, show at 9PM
tickets: $12

10/29/07

DEVILS NIGHT ALLEYCAT? IN DETROIT - Alleys of Detroit - Tues Oct 30th

DEVILS NIGHT ALLEYCAT? IN DETROIT

Starts at Hart Plaza @ 8pm SHARP! ALL BIKES WELCOME!

"Yep! On October 30th we will once again band together and take over the streets of Detroit ha ha! Are you scared? Filled with TERROR? Perhaps we are the devils, hell bent on bicycles! As allways, it is free and ALL bikes are wellcome,,, no snooty people here so no worrys! Even if your a little shy and want to check it out you should do it.You can even voluneer with other people or just hang out with friends. It will all take place in the well lit downtoun area with maned check points! So you cant get lost and nothing is to dark and creepy.This one will be sort of like Alleycat 5. We had well over 200 people and had a blast!!! I got so much mail over that one I thank this one should be sort of the same.Costumes are not necesary but are allways fun. The event is free but donations are allways wellcome! I want to thank all of the volunteers from the past races, "THANK YOU". I dont have all your names so I cant list you individually and risk missing someone. This would not happen without you! I owe Rock Dove Couriers a BIG THANKS for doing and funding the last race (alleycat 6). They are the fastes way to move a package in Detroit by the way. THANKS to everyone for your donations that help to cover cost and keep it free and your support in showing that we have community in this town!"

Tuxedos and Tool Belts - Habitat for Humanity Gala - Detroit Yacht Club - Fri Nov

Habitat for Humanity Detroit 2007 Annual Awards Gala

"Please join us at the Habitat for Humanity Detroit 2007 Annual Awards Gala! Habitat for Humanity Detroit will be proudly celebrating our sponsors, donors, volunteers and family partners at our Annual Awards Gala on Friday, November 2nd, 2007 at the Detroit Yacht Club.

Our event promises to be a very special evening that includes a reception, dinner, annual awards, silent auction, and dancing with music.

Wear your favorite tuxedo or evening dress and join the celebration by adding a hard hat, tool belt or other construction accessories. The most creatively dressed will receive a gift.

Proceeds from the evening will help our ongoing efforts to help working families become homeowners and revitalize Detroit’s neighborhoods.

Sponsorships are still available starting at $1000, Individual Tickets are $100.

For more information about Sponsorship opportunities, please click here.

313-521-6691 x118 for more information about the 2007 Annual Awards Gala."

The Detroit Yacht Club

One Riverbank Road

Belle Isle Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 824-1200

XcapeCon1 - Birch Run Expo Center - Fri/Sat Nov 1st/2nd

XcapeCon 1

"Dark Elf Designs presents the first XcapeCon on Friday / Saturday, November 2-3, 2007."

Birch Run Expo Center

11600 N Beyer Rd

Birch Run, MI 48415

Comic convention, celebrities, gaming tournaments, artists, writers, tattoo artists, skate demos, costume contests, and much more.

Noon to Midnight!
Convention Noon-8pm
Refuge Rock Show 8pm-Midnight

$6 admission

Bands:

MYTH NOT MAN
American Modifier
DORSTEIN
MCR Electric Otto
ALIEN INQUISITION
The Day Minolette was Killed

Make sure to check out the locals artists:

Marc Nischan - The MotorCityDolls Cabaret - Matt Feazell - Submissive Tales

God Hates Ugly - Belmont Bar - Mon Oct 29th

God Hates Ugly (local motorcity band)opens for Sputnik Monroe

The Belmont

Hamtrmack MI

Monday October 29th 2007

9:00PM

$8

15th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest - The Old Miami - Mon Oct 29th

15th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

3930 Cass Ave.,

Detroit, MI, 48201

10/28/07

Gov't Mule - ROMT - Sun Oct 28th

Gov't Mule
October, 28 2007

Royal Oak Music Theatre

318 West Fourth Street

Royal Oak, Michigan 48067

Cost : $27 / $55
w/Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

TRICK OR TREATING - Downtown Royal Oak - Sun Oct 28th 2pm-4pm

TRICK OR TREATING IN DOWNTOWN ROYAL OAK

Sunday, October 28, more than 3,000 goblins, monsters, ghosts and other-worldly creatures will descend on Downtown Royal Oak for “Spooktacular Trick or Treating”, from 2pm-4pm. Trick or treating will take place along Main Street, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Washington Avenue. “This is a great Royal Oak tradition that attracts parents and children from all over. It is our way of opening up our stores and restaurants and offering a safe and fun alternative for parents to take their kids trick or treating,” said restaurateur and DDA Board member Luigi Cutraro.

I spoke with Sylvia, owner of RISE Clothing on Washington Blvd - She was outside passing out candy to trick or treaters and mentioned that this event gets bigger and better every year.

"It's just great to see this many familys out on the street having so much fun."

We agree - BOO!

525 S. Washington Blvd.

Royal Oak MI 48067

248-548-8888

10/26/07

WILDCATTING - Damn Pool Sharks

Wildcatting is a band that hails from Highland MI - they are pretty cool if you like losing hundreds of dollars to pool sharks from the sticks....

In any case - they are probably basking in thier glory getting ready for their next shows in the coming weeks -Check them out if you get a chance but just don't put your money on the table.

Nov 3 2007
The Belmont in Hamtramck

Nov 10 2007
Magic Stick - Woodward

Nov 24 2007
The Corktown Tavern

Dec 15 2007
Magic Stick

Halloween Train Rides - Star Clipper - Fri Oct 26th - Tues Oct 30th

"Hobo Halloween
Great Halloween Trains For All Ages!

Train Travel’s 23nd Annual Hobo HALLOWEEN Trains
Kids (and Adults), wear your favorite costume to two different Halloween train experiences this year with Train Travel’s WALLED LAKE SCENIC RAILWAY!

NEW FOR 2007!
The return of the “Wacky Witches” on our “HOBO HALLOWEEN EXPRESS TRAINS”
All train rides begin with a trip through the spooky “HAUNTED BAGGAGE CAR” with friendly ghosts on the Hobo Halloween Express Trains and really scary creatures on the Moonlight Ghost Trains.

Our newest Halloween train, “MOONLIGHT GHOST TRAINS” for older kids and adults that are looking for a SCARE!!!!.

Visit the “DEAD MAN’S DINER” on the Walled Lake Scenic Railway train where you can get chips and other traditional snacks along with our season favorites “FRANKENSTEIN FRANKS”, “SPIDER CIDER”, “CARAMEL APPLES” and “DEADLY DONUTS”.

Stick around after the train rides to see classic, short black and white Halloween movies (additional charge of $3 per person applies).

EVERYONE ENCOURAGED to come in costume and participate in a special drawing.
“Kids Scream Zone” open for face painting, bobbing for apples and more!
A GREAT TIME for both Teenagers and Adults Of All Ages!
Reserve one of these dates TODAY for a GREAT train ride!

“HOBO HALLOWEEN EXPRESS” - $15A, $10C, $5T, 1 HOUR TRAIN RIDE

SATURDAY, October 27th Departing at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
SUNDAY, 28th Departing at Noon and 2 p.m.

“MOONLIGHT GHOST TRAIN” - $20 PER PERSON, 2 HOUR TRAIN RIDE
FRIDAY EVENING October 26th - Departing at 8 p.m., Returning at 10 p.m.
SATURDAY EVENINGS, October 27th - Departing at 7:30 p.m., Returning at 9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENINGS October 28th - Departing at 6:30 p.m., returning 8:30 p.m.

MONDAY EVENING Oct. 29th – Departing 6:30 p.m., Returning 8:30 p.m.
“HAUNTED DINNER TRAIN” - $45 Per Person + Bar & Gratuity

TUESDAY EVENING Oct. 30th – Departing 7:30 p.m., Returning 9:30 p.m.Dress in costume and enjoy a two hour “Haunted” train ride, special Halloween entertainment and a three course meal featuring the Star Clipper’s “Ghoul-lash” entrée.
All trains include trip through the “HAUNTED BAGGAGE CAR”

The Impaler’s Inquisition - 2500 Club - Fri Oct 26th

The Impaler’s Inquisition, The Idiots

313-496-1232

CORNER OF PARK & HENRY- ONE BLOCK WEST OF WOODWARD, ONE BLOCK EAST OF CASS, AND ONE BLOCK NORTH OF 1-75.

Friday October 26, 2007

7:00pm - 8:00pm

10/25/07

Blender and The Bloids - ONLINE VOTING

Blender and The Bloids sounds like a saturday morning childrens cartoon but in reality the local guys from Ann Arbor have reached the Final Stage of the Blender Battle of the Bands Contest

If they’re the last band standing on November 21, they’ll win the prize:

A gig at SXSW/South by Southwest 2008 and a recording session in Las Vegas.

Online voting determines the winner - Vote for the local guys at http://www.blender.com/contests/rohto/band_profile.aspx?id=192777.

The Bloids have recently been on Fox TV, garnered ink in the Ann Arbor News and Current and had spins on 89X, WRIF, WDET and WHFR.

Night of Detroit Rap and Beyond - THE MODERN EXCHANGE - Thur Oct 25th

THE MODERN EXCHANGE

12219 Dix/Toledo, Southgate

(734) 284-2547

Thursday October 25th

A Night of Rap and Hip-Hop from Detroit and beyond...
Doors: 8 PM
Cost: $6

Featured Artists:
The Ugly Bo Young
Cancer
Malaki
DWB
Trigga Track Troy

The Modern Exchange always has great shows - check out the schedule here

Illuminate Detroit '07 - Willy's Overland Lofts - Fri Oct 26th

Friday October 26th 2007
Illuminate Detroit '07 ft. JBG Photography
@ Willy's Overland Lofts

"After a two-year hiatus, Illuminate Detroit is back, and this year's event promises to be the best yet! On Friday, October 26, Illuminate, along with Detroit Synergy Group, invites you to share with 700 of your closest friends in a night of art, music, food and fashion that is all unabashedly Detroit. Presented by the DeMattia Group and Midtown Developments, this year's festivities will be held at Willy's Overland Lofts, on Willis between Cass and 2nd. They will be opening their doors to the public at 8:00PM for this charity event benefiting StandUp For Kids - Detroit and the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID). *This edition of ILLUMINATE will feature the photography of one of Fusicology's own featured snappers, JASON GRANT BENBERRY, among several other local visual artists. Live music from local bands and DJs will be provided, along with a sampling of foods and drinks from several local establishments... all while touring the fabulous new lofts @ Willy's Overland in the renowned Cass Corridor neighborhood. "

Friday, October 26, 2007

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

18+cover:

Willy's Overland Lofts

4147 Cass Ave.Corner of W. Willis St.

Detroit, MI 48201

734.354.6125

Black Candy Artist Reception + North Biddle Block Party - Biddle Gallery - Fri Oct 26th

Black Candy + N. Biddle Block Party
Friday October 26th 2007

North Biddle Halloween Block Party

West side of the 2800 block of Biddle Avenue between Oak and Chestnut.

Friday, October 26, 7:00-10:00 PM.

Biddle Gallery: Black Candy featuring new paintings by Davin Brainard and Giant Paper Mache Heads by Dave Moroski. Artist Reception

Biddle Avenue Florists: Bones, Blood and Blooms - dead chicken wings, wine punch and black flowers.Downriver Stone Design: Hotdogs and Headstones. Art, refreshments, scarey movies, and entertainment.

Sponsored by: Motor City Brewery

10/24/07

MCB-VIDEO - Dendura Interview with MOTORCITYBLOG

Hey, it is MOTORCITYBLOG's first video post! Check out the show footage and interview of Grand Rapids' prog-metal band, Dendura, at the I-Rock. They are about to record a new record for KillZone Records .

Little Brother with Evidence - St Andrews Hall - Wed Oct 24th

Little Brother with Evidence

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Saint Andrews Hall
Doors: 7:30 pm Show: 8:00 pm

431 East Congress
Detroit, MI 48226

Tix - $15

The 3rd Annual Aviators' Ball - The Henry Ford - Sat Oct 27th

"RONALD McDONALD HOUSE - Detroit
The 3rd Annual Aviators' Ball will return Saturday, October 27 at the "Heroes of the Sky" aeronautic exhibit at the world's greatest history attraction, The Henry Ford.

Presented by the SE Michigan McDonald's Operators Association, The Ford Motor Company Fund and DTE Energy this unique black tie event features a benefactor reception, fabulous food, silent and live auctions, live entertainment by 50 Amp Fuse and an afterglow party.

Funds raised at the Aviators' Ball will benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Detroit and Ann Arbor. The Ronald McDonald House program has provided a home away from home for more than four million family members whose children are undergoing treatment for serious illnesses. Sponsorships and tickets are available by calling 248-723-8143."

10/23/07

ZOMBIE DANCE PARTY 4 - The Magic Stick - Sat Oct 27th

ZOMBIE DANCE PARTY 4

The MAGIC STICK

Woodward Ave. - Detroit

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2007

"Zombie Dance Party has teamed up with Bellyache Candy Shoppe for this years party.

ZDP will be the official release show for "Ghoul's Delight! A Monster Party Record!"

Bands performing at this years show are:

Troy Gregory & The Step Sisters

The 3-D Invisibles

The Dead Bodies

*THE WHEEL OF DOOM is BACK!

Along with two other frightning games in store with great prizes!
*DANCE PARTY! Djs will spin us into a frenzy until they throw us out. "

EGYPTIAN NATIONAL ORCHESTRA - The Detroit Opera House - Sat Oct 27th

EGYPTIAN NATIONAL ORCHESTRA

ARAB AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM FUNDRAISER

The Detroit Opera House

1526 Broadway

Detroit MI

" Take a musical journey to the land of Egypt while supporting the Arab American National Museum (AANM) at the 4th annual Concert Gala at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 27 at the Detroit Opera House. Egypt’s national orchestra, the Umm Kulthoum Orchestra, will present a variety of classical Arabic music and other selections for this elegant affair in an historic renovated theater, one of the finest opera venues in the United States. "

Tickets $25, $50, $75, $100, $150

Elmwood Cemetery Tabloid Tour - Sun Oct 28th 1pm

Elmwood Cemetery Tabloid Tour

1200 Elmwood Ave. - Detroit

October 28TH – 3 Hour Walking Tour $10.00

Register at 12:00 noon - Tours begin at 1:00 p.m.

All proceeds go to the Historic Elmwood Foundation

This is not your regular history tour! Elmwood Director Joe Malburg will dish the dirt on the famous and infamous. We’ll conjure the spine tingling tales like the Bloody Run Massacre and the Cursed Tombstone. We’ll peek at the skeletons in the closet of Lewis Cass, Joseph Campau, Coleman Young and others. Monument Art and Symbolism as well as Detroit history will be unearthed. There are goodies galore to eat, apple cider to drink and prizes to win!

Advanced reservations are recommended. Tickets may be available at the time of the tour, but are limited.

If you have any questions, please call Joe Malburg at (313)567-3454

or www.jmalburg@elmcem.org (no telepathic messages accepted)

Please park inside Elmwood Cemetery. A map on how to reach Elmwood is on the back. Wear your walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather

Remember; Rain Or Shine, Gloom Or Doom…We're Going!!!"

Halloween Massacre - From the Gut - Sat Oct 27th

Halloween Massacre Electronic
From the Gut
Saturday October 27th
1353 Division 3E
Detroit 48207
Free w/costume - $5 without

God and his bitches
split horizon
red hot
atsiluth
set car
metri
all things

the ACCIDENTAL show - Scrummage University - Sat Oct 27th

the ACCIDENTAL show
Saturday October 27th
Scrummage University
1551 Winder St #338
detroit

$5 cover for keg beer

9pm - 12 midnight w/ dj mo glee

Make sure to check the fabulous paintings of Jeff Nolan

10/21/07

SPOOOKY Dr. Sketchy - Belmont Bar - Thur Oct 25th

"Next Dr Sketchy’s Detroit - Oct 25!
Next up: A SPOOOOOKY Sketchy back at the Belmont Bar in Hamtramck on Thursday, October 25, featuring (if all goes according to evil plan) some zombified cheerleaders! If you're thinking... of missing... the next Dr. Sketchy... DON'T!!"

Dr. Sketchy - Motorcity Division
Thursday October 25th
The Belmont.
10215 Joseph Campau
(between Holbrook and Caniff)
Hamtramck - - (313) 871-1966.

The Volcanos - Berkley Front - Thur Oct 25th

The Volcanos
Thursday October 25th
The Berkley Front
3087 12 Mile Rd
Berkley, 48072

DJ Del Villarreal hosts a night of Halloween Surf.
The Volcanos, the Concussions and the Breakers will provide live reverberated string twangin’.
Guest DJ Professor Schmiddy will be spinning some spooky wax.

DARFUR-DARFUR: A PHOTO ESSAY - Detroit Public Library Main Branch - Mon Oct 22nd

DARFUR-DARFUR: A PHOTO ESSAY

Exhibition Opening Day:
Monday, October 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

Exhibition Hours:
Monday - Wednesday, Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Main Library
5201 Woodward Avenue,
Detroit, MI 48202
For more information, please call 313.833.4042

Click here to see other related events later in the week

Annie Lennox - Les Nubians - Music Hall - Mon / Tues Oct 22nd/23rd

350 Madison off Brush

Annie Lennox - Monday October 22nd 7:30pm

Les Nubians - Tuesday October 23rd w/ 8pm & 10pm shows

DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN - Blind Pig - Tues Oct 23rd

DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN

Tuesday October 23rd

The Blind Pig

208 S. First St.

Ann Arbor MI 48104
(734) 996-8555

DEVIN THE DUDE

WITH JUNK SCIENCE

FEATURING ILLER THAN THEIRS

$22

18+

Doors 9:30 p.m.

10/19/07

Final Day of Detroit Docs Film Festival - Detroit Film Theatre - Sat Oct 20th

MOTORCITYBLOG recommends:

Blood on the Flat Track: The Rise of the Rat City Roller Girls

Directors: Lainy Bagwell & Lacey Leavitt USA 95 mins

Tells the story of the resurgence of roller derby in the US and Seattle’s own “do-it-yourself” league, The Rat City Rollergirls. Trackside action punctuates the interviews and discussions with many of the fan favorites, while they compete for the national title.

Co-presented by theDetroit Derby Girls

FINAL DAY - Detroit Docs Film Festival

Saturday, October 20
Detroit Film Center

1227 Washington Blvd.

Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts

5200 Woodward

$7.50; $5 students/seniors

313-961-9936 or www.detroitdocs.com

After Party

11:30-1:30

SCION Cover Free Monday - Brand NUBIAN - St. Andrews Hall - Mon Oct 22nd

Monday October 22nd

BRAND NUBIAN

St Andrews Hall

431 E. Congress

Detroit

9PM-2AM

21+ ----Must RSVP To Attend

No Cover Charge

Click here to RSVP

wsg Connie Price & The Keystones

DJ Rob Wonder

Blanche CD Release - CROFOOT - Fri Oct 19th

Blanche CD Release - Little Amber Bottles

October, 19 2007 at The Crofoot Theatre

Pontiac, Michigan 48013

The last time I saw Blanche was when they opened for The Kills who blew the place up in like november 2004 over at the Magic Stick- They were pretty good and I have not seen them live since although they are getting a lot of press as of late - Looks like they have a few dates in europe to go along with this Pontiac date through the rest of October.

Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind - Redford Theatre - Fri Oct 19th 8pm

Friday, October 19 2007

Redford Theatre
17360 Lahser Road
Detroit, MI, 48219

$4

Here is a chance to see the 1977 Oscar winner from Spielberg

Classic sci-fi that will keep you at the edge of your seat

10/18/07

Low-Brow Works from Marc Nischan - River's Edge Gallery - Fri Oct 19th 7-10pm

Original paintings, prints, posters, and original poster art. ....from Marc Nischan Meet & Greet with the artist from 7-10pm

River's Edge Gallery

Hours: Mon.-Thu., 10a-7p;

Fri., 10a-8p; and Sat. 10a-5p

3024 Biddle Ave.,

Wyandotte, MI 48192

(734) 246-9880

Check out some of Marc's kick-ass work at either:

http://www.marcnischan.com/

or

www.myspace.com/lushville

10/17/07

Saturn Health and Fitness Expo - Cobo Center - Fri/Sat Oct 19th/20th

Saturn Health and Fitness Expo sponsered by Whole Foods
Cobo Center
ONE WASHINGTON BLVD.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226
313.877.8777

The expo is open to the general public and is free of charge

Friday, October 19, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 20, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 20, 11a.m.-4p.m. Youth Expo

2nd Annual “A TASTE OF THE D” - Detroit Historical Society - Fri Oct 19th

THE SECOND ANNUAL “A TASTE OF THE D” BEER TASTING EVENT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT THE DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Detroit Historical Museum is located in Detroit’s Cultural Center, on Woodward Avenue at Kirby, two blocks North of Warren.
5401 Woodward Avenue

Detroit, Michigan 48202

313.833.1805

Friday, October 19th from 7 pm- 11 pm
"A Taste of the D" is a 21 and over event that features...

A beer tasting spotlighting 13 Michigan Breweries including:
Arbor Brewing Company of Ann Arbor
Arcadia Brewing Company of Battle Creek
Atwater Block Brewery of Detroit
Bell's Brewery of Kalamazoo
Black Lotus Beer Company of Clawson
Dark Horse Brewing Company of Marshall
Detroit Beer Companies of Detroit
Founders Brewing Company of Grand Rapids
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales of Dexter
King Brewing Company of Pontiac
Kuhnhenn Brewing Company of Warren
Motor City Brewing Works of Detroit
New Holland Brewing Company of Holland

Sample fare from a variety of metro Detroit eateries and caterers:

Brown Bag Catering of Highland Park
Ben & Jerry’s of Detroit
Canapé Cart of Ferndale
The Chocolate Gallery Café of Warren
Garden Fresh Gourmet of Ferndale
Holiday Catering of Royal Oak
Majestic Café of Detroit
Moo Moo’s Vegetarian Cuisine of Ferndale
National Coney Island of Roseville
Union Street of Detroit

A wine tasting featuring the offerings of Imperial Beverage Company

DJ Scott Brandon spins and open mic acoustic music courtesy of Park Bar

Tarot card and astrology readings

A silent auction to benefit the DHS

Tickets for the event are $20 for Detroit Historical Society members and $25 for others in advance, and $35 for everyone at the door

Click here to buy tickets now!

THE BIG DANCE II - Masonic Temple - Sat Oct 20th 7pm

THE BIG DANCE II
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Masonic Temple, Detroit MI
"Dance with the Pros"

"THE BIG DANCE II will take place in THREE (possibly four) ballrooms at the Masonic Temple, 500 Temple Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201 on Saturday, October 20, 2007, from 8 PM to 2 AM (one hour longer than last time.). Arrive at 7 PM for a complimentary lesson in West Coast Swing, Salsa or Lindy. "

"Join our special 'Dance with the Pros’ segment and whirl around the floor with a charming, professional Waltz partner, do a sizzling Salsa with a hot Latin diva, or a killer Hustle with the best in the state.

West Coast Swing, Salsa and Lindy workshops are available during the day prior to the dance. Argentine Tango may be added to the menu. Everyone is welcome!

Visit http://www.msda.org/ for more details.

These include online registration, plus information on the location, parking, maps, Pros, workshops, hotels, restaurants and seating."

Purchase tickets here for THE BIG DANCE II

Sponsered by The Michigan Swing Dance Association

Also for all you motorcity swingdancers out there - MSDA hosts a monthly kick-ass swing dance event over in Bloomfield Hills - check it out!

After Ours Gallery - Artist Opening Reception - Fri Oct 19th

Check out 14 new works from Sarah Neeley this Friday with an artists reception and exhibition.

After Ours Gallery
123 N. Washington St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Friday October 19th 2007 @ 7:00 PM

Don Rickles - Andiamo Italia Warren - Fri/Sat Oct 19th/20th

DON RICKLES

Andiamo Italia Warren

7096 East Fourteen Mile Road

Warren, Michigan 48092

For Reservations call: (586) 268-3200

$75, $60, $49, $20 per person

Showtime: 8p.m.

Doors: 7p.m.

10/16/07

CAID Artshows - Friday & Saturday Oct 19-20th

This should be an really good weekend to visit CAID
Usually the art is super diverse and the music is cool
beers all night for cheap and a hot bartender all night
The list of artists displayed on Saturday is way to fucking long to type
Just go there.

In fact this is a no ARTWORK post for now - go check them out yourself
___________________
Friday, October 19, 2007
Art F*g Incorporated
Will Yates
Jim Carroll
Steven Robert
Lemmy Caution
Dave the Bookkeeper
The Count of Montenegro
Midnight $3

Saturday, October 20, 2007
Actual Size Biennial
Opening Reception - 6 PM - 10 PM
Free and open to the public
Shuttle service provided between CAID and Ladybug Gallery

Yuki Mack & Xiao Dong Wei - N. Congregational Church in Farmington Hills - Sun Oct 21st

XIAO DONG WEI and pianist YUKI MACK
North Congregational Church
36520 Twelve Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331
$10 ADV./$12 Door

Xiao Dong Wei on erhu and pianist Yuki Mack will play a concert of classical material, including songs from Xiao Dong’s solo erhu cd.
Show is on Sunday 10/21 - 3pm at the North Congregational Church located at 36520 W. 12 Mile Rd. (between Halsted and Drake Rds) in Farmington Hills.
To get tickets in advance, please call 586-776-4346 or 248-672-6508

Check Xiao out live Thursday October 18th @ 11:30 on WDET
or again live at Corktown Tavern on November 9th

A new item for the collection @ MOTORCITYBLOG

I picked this up over at the CPopportunity Show last weekend

Awesome place - Awesome Art

Head down and check out the art from the show as I didnt see any adverts in the other detroit rags (metrotimes or real detroit) for the show

MISFITS - Harpos - Sat Oct 20th

MISFITS
October, 20 2007 at Harpos
Detroit, Michigan
$20

Halloween Hafla - South Haven - Sat Oct 20th

Halloween Hafla

October6, 2007 show begins at 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm.

The Ol' Factory

422 Eagle Street

South Haven, Michigan

Buy Tickets Here

Agent Orange - Mazinga - Hairy Drain Babies - Blind Pig - Sat Oct 20th

Mazinga October, 20 2007
Opening for Agent Orange w/ Hairy Drain Babies
Blind Pig
208 S. First St.,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
$10

Wednesday Night Motorcity Music - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Wed Oct 16th

MOTORCITY MUSIC on Wednesdays @ ROMT

Wednesday October 17th 2007

Radio Pirate DJ

check out The Jacets (1st band on @ 7:30pm)

Royal Oak Music Theatre

318 W. 4th St.

Royal Oak, MI 48067

248-399-2980

Doors @ 7:00pm

Show 7:30pm
All Ages Show

$7

Red Nose Run - Detroit Free Press Marathon - Sun Oct 21st

5K Fun Run and Kids Mini Marathon
Sunday, October 21, 2007

Armada Oil & Gas 5K Fun Run

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Red Nose/Kids Mini Marathon

Start time: 7:45 a.m.

The 5K Fun Run and Fitness Walk and kids' mini-marathon is the same event.

These events will be held in conjunction with the marathon.

They begin at the marathon start and complete at the marathon finish line.

Adults and children will participate together.

The Royal Garden Trio- Cadieux Cafe - Tues Oct 16th

The Royal Garden Trio
October, 16 2007 at Cadieux Café
4300 Cadieux Road, Detroit, Michigan 48224
No Cover Charge for some awesome strings baby!
For Info: 313 882 8560

Theatre Bizarre 2007 Masquerade Ball - 8 Mile/Woodward - Sat Oct 20th

Theatre Bizarre 2007

9:00pm - 4:00am
967 W. State Fair
Detroit
48203

Theatre Bizarre is in full terrifi-color this Saturday October 20th

PRESALE is SOLD OUT!!!

$40 at the door!

~ Tickets for this year's event are available directly from Theatre Bizarre ~

Costume is mandatory and beer is free with ticket purchase

Of course awesome tunes and crazy characters all right in our own backyard!

CRUD - SNAKEOUT - Miss PussyKatt Sideshow Burlesque - Tons more!

Used Book Sale 2007 - Detroit Public Library MAIN BRANCH - Wed/Fri/Sat Oct 17th 19th 20th

Friends Only Preview of the Used Book Sale

Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Public Used Book Sale

Friday, October 19 & Saturday, October 20, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Main Library, 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202

Become a Friend of the Detroit Public Library by calling The Friends Office and purchasing a membership from Marianne 313.833.9768 or online

AN EVENING OF PALESTINIAN ARTISTRY - Arab American National Museum - Thur Oct 18th

AN EVENING OF PALESTINIAN ARTISTRY AT AANM

In conjunction with the Arab American National Museum’s current exhibition, Threads of Pride: Palestinian Traditional Costumes, a special evening celebrating various aspects of Palestinian identity has been scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2007.

The public is invited to attend a free reception, lecture and slide show on Palestinian embroidery styles and their interpretations presented by Rabiah Shafie of the Palestine Aid Society, beginning at 6 p.m. A question and answer session and a sale of embroidered items follow the lecture. The reception includes free refreshments. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to 313.624.0200 or fsaad@accesscommunity.org.

Later that evening, at 7:30 p.m., the Ford Comerica Global Thursdays concert series at the AANM offers a rare Midwestern appearance by New York-based actor/author Betty Shamieh. Her triumphant, sold-out performance at the AANM in February 2006 is considered a highlight in the history of the Global Thursdays series, garnering enthusiastic audience response that in part led to this return engagement.

Shamieh, a Palestinian American, will present a one-woman show features excerpts from her many plays. Tickets for the performance are $8 for Museum Members and students; $10 in advance at the Museum or by phone with a credit card at 313.582.2266 or 313.624.0215; and $12 at the door. It takes place in the Museum’s intimate, 156-seat Auditorium. "

Where are the freaking posts @ MOTORCITYBLOG!

Deal with it - No posts in a few days as I am buried in other activities

Look for a slew of updates tonight and in the meantime check out our friends at MotorCityComic who have just finished the ghoullllish final chapter in the new graphic novel due to be released very soon - Make sure to pick one up from our local shops like Green Brain or Detroit Comics.

10/11/07

Bugs in the Dark - Gracie's Underground - Thur Oct 11th

Bugs in the Dark
Thursday October 11th 2007

Gracie's Underground

22757 Woodward

Ferndale MI

248-298-0330

wsg/Kadro (local detroit boys!) & Medic Medic
9PM - 1 AM

$6

10/10/07

Planet Ant Theatre - Hamtramck - Fri Sat Oct 12th 13th

What's playing at Planet Ant Theatre? 2 great shows - check them out:

Dr. Seward's Dracula

By: Joseph Zettelmaier

Director: Shannon Ferrante

October 5 - November 3

Special Halloween performance and Planet Ant birthday party Wednesday, October 31

Late Night Series Screwsbury's House of Artifacts Relics and Knick-knacks By: SHARK! (Winning improv troupe at Summer Colony Fest 07)

Director: Pj Jacokes

October 12 - November 3

REVOLUCHA 4 - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Sun Oct 14th

REVOLUCHA 4
Detroit's Independent Wresting Revolution
"Lucha Libre + Revolution = REVOLUCHA"

Royal Oak Music Theatre
318 W. Fourth Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-399-2980

Sunday October 14th
Tickets $20/$30
Doors @ 6pm
Show @7pm
Presented by Blah Blah Blah Productions

Karaoke at Sneakers Pub - Ferndale - Thursdays Oct 11th

"Sneakers Pub Thursday Night Karaoke is really fun!" according to Dave who runs the popular sports bar just south of 9 Mile on Woodward.

I had heard of the Sneaker's Girls before but was pleasantly surprised to find out the rumors were true - not only are they hot but they do remember your name when you pop back in for a quick beer.

The place is very roomy with long bar run - plenty of room to spread out catch the game or sing a tune. I was totally surprised to see so many chicks in a sportsbar slamming beers faster than I was and actually paying attention to the games on the tube.

Check them out this Thursday for karaoke and beers for sure.

Sneakers Pub

22628 Woodward Ave

Ferndale, MI 48220

248-545-8243

View Larger Map

Motor City Brewing Works Wednesday Art Nights - Wed Oct 10th

Graem Whyte hosts"This Week in Art" from 7pm to 12am

Tonight Wednesday October 10th featured artist is Gilda Snowden

Motor City Brewing Works

470 w. Canfield

Detroit, MI48201

DARWIN - Music Hall Center - Sun Oct 14th

Sunday October 14th 4pm

Music Hall Center - Detroit

350 Madison Ave

$17

"Darwin is a truly unique and innovative theater experience where electroluminescent crayon-like creatures light up the stage with a heart-rending tale of a dinosaur discovering the true meaning of love. To tell the story, creators Corbin Popp and Ian Carney have developed an array of creatures and characters, using flexible electroluminescent wire, that are manipulated by their hands and bodies in a blackout setting."

10/9/07

MOTORCITY badass - Kid rock New Record - Internet Tues Oct 9th

New record from Kid Rock available today - Motorcity music all the way!
Look for an interview soon from the badass himself - right here at MOTORCITYBLOG!

Perfect Summer - A GIRL POWER Breast Cancer Benefit - Fri Oct 12th

Perfect Summer
A GIRL POWER Breast Cancer Benefit!

25744 Van Dyke (b/t 10 & 11 Mile)

Centerline, Michigan 48439

$5

w/ Mike Delorean, Tracy Kash Thomas, Intuitions, Jeff Hughs, Perfect Summer

also DJ Alexi @ The Future

10/8/07

Dendura - IROCK - Mon Oct 8th

SPAG Burlesque - Northern Lights Lounge - Sat Oct 13th

SPAG Burlesque w/ Unlucky 13

Northern Lights Lounge

Saturday October 13th

660 W. Baltimore

Detroit

The event of the year!

SPAG burlesk, the Hearsemen, GoGoGirls, Live Pin ups, 8MM Dr.Cyclops, Evans Artwork and DJ Spag!

Also featuring Just Hearse'N Around Michigan Hearse Club and you'll be able to pick up your UNLUCKY 13 2008 Calendar. 13 Months 13 Girls 13 Pin ups and only $13 bucks!

OH WAIT- A special price for the release party, $10! What a fun time.

DETROIT STREET RETREAT - Streets of the City of Detroit - Thur Oct 11th-Sun Oct 14th

DETROIT STREET RETREAT

Thursday October 11th -Sunday October 14th

Join 11 others who, as a group, will bear witness to homelessness by living on the streets of Detroit, having to beg for money, find places to get food, shelter, use bathroom, etc. Participants will stay together as a group and meet twice daily for meditation and sharing.

Donation for the retreat is $350.

All funds will be donated: 2/3 to homeless service agencies in Detroit; 1/3 to the social action
missions of the Hudson River Peacemaker Community that sponsors the retreat leader.

Register by September 10th on a first come, first serve basis.

Questions or to register, please contact Jeanie or Ch'anna Lynda at 313-617-4615.

The State of the State - Jack Lessenberry Discussion - Thur Oct 11th 7:30pm

THE STATE OF THE STATE - WHAT'S THE TRUTH ABOUT THE MICHIGAN
ECONOMY, WHO HAS LET US DOWN - AND WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT.

Jack Lessenberrry, Pointes for Peace 32nd Peace Talk, 17150 Maumee (Grosse Pointe
Unitarian Church), Grosse Pointe. Call Carol at 313-882-7732

Thursday October 11th

7:30 p.m.

10/7/07

It's Humble To Be Good-CPopportunity Winners- CPOP Gallery - Saturday Oct 13th

"It's Humble To Be Good" runs from October 13th through November 14th.

"Out of over 100 entrants, the 6 winners were a great assortment of new and exciting talent that demand further examination."

4160 Woodward

Detroit, MI 48201

(313) 833-9901

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Thursday Noon-7PM

Friday -Saturday Noon-8PM

Sunday 1-5PM

IHTBG Artists :

Aunia Kahn - Digital art/Model

Bill (Billy Chuck) Harbort - MultiMedia

Joshua Ball - Paintings

Francisco Amaya - Paintings

Cristin Richard - 3D Installations

Paula Raatz - Paintings

THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED: After Ours Gallery - Artist Opening Reception - Fri Oct 19th

THIS EVENT MOVED TO FRIDAY OCTOBER 19TH

Check out 14 new works from Sarah Neeley this Friday with an artists reception and exhibition.

After Ours Gallery

123 N. Washington St.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Friday October 12th 2007 @ 7:00 PM

Octoberfest at The Dakota Inn Rathskeller - 6 Mile & JohnR Detroit - through end of October

Saturday October 13th 2007

OKTOBERFEST at The Dakota Inn Rathskeller

17324 John R. Street

Detroit, Michigan

Tommy Schober & The Sorgenbrechers
8:00pm-12Midnight.

$3.00 admission

If you don't make this a regular stop during the year at least get ovwer this month for the funnest party in town during OKTOBERFEST!

Featuring imported beers from Germany - Bring those Chicken Hats!

Dutch Pink Record Release Bus Tour - Detroit - Hamtramck - Ferndale - Sat Oct 13th

Dutch Pink Record Release Bus Tour
Saturday October 13th 2007

Detroit - Hamtramck - Ferndale

2 TOUR BUSES @ 6 VENUES

Old Miami - Northern Lights - The Belmont

New Dodge - Painted Lady -Woodward Avenue Brewers

7 BANDS - Dutch Pink - Ether Aura - Duende! - Jeremiah Bazely

The Makebelieves - Wingman

YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE RECORD RELEASE BUS TOUR - send us a Message us for schedule/more info here on myspace or at theband@dutchpink.net

Tickets are $35 - You get 12 hours on a tour bus cruising from Detroit through Hamtramck over to Ferndale - BBQ at first stop - free copy of new record - and great music from all 7 bands on the tour.

Hallowee'en In Greenfield Village - Oct 12th-14th / 19th-21st / 26th-28th

Hallowee'en In Greenfield Village
Oct 12th-14th / 19th-21st / 26th-28th

800 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns light your way
Thick fog, spooky sounds and special effects surround you
Pass through 11 sweets and treats stations where goblins hand out goodies
Come across fun and colorful characters
Dress outrageously or come as you are
Visit our Hallowe’en Shop in Liberty Craftworks for this year’s souvenir T-Shirt and Hallowe’en collectibles
Enjoy delicious meals and snacks at Taste of History or the Guild Beer Hall along the way
Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village treat bags will be provided

PRICE
MEMBER Adults & Children
$10
NONMEMBER Adults & Children
$12
CHILDREN 2 Years & Younger
free
Tickets now on sale for Members!
Tickets for non-members go on sale Oct 19th

Reserve your time slot ASAP as they do sell out....

Career Development for Detroit Artists! - DAM / WSU / CAA - Fri / Sat Oct 12th/13th

Career Development for Detroit Artists!

A collaboration of the College Art Association, Detroit Artists Market, and Wayne State University Friday & Saturday October 12th/13th

Art/Work

a panel discussion w/local and national artists and arts professionals on opportunities for Michigan artists

Friday October 12th 2007 - 7pm-9pm

Location: Detroit Artists Market 4719 Woodward Ave. Detroit

This event is FREE to the public

Digital Portfolios

a workshop for artists led by Tiffany Ludwig and Renee Piechocki of Two Girls Working

Saturday October 13th 2007 - 10am-12noon

Location: Wayne State University Welcome Center Auditorium

42 West Warren Avenue Detroit (NW corner of Woodward & Warren)

Registration is $15 at the door

10/5/07

Velveteen Rabbit - Old Miami - Sat Oct 6th

Velveteen Rabbit
The Old Miami

3930 Cass Ave

Detroit

Saturday October 6th

opening for ETHOS

$5

Rollies Awards & Zombie Prom - St Andrews Hall - Sat Oct 6th

Rollies Awards and Zombie Prom
Detroit Derby Girls Awards
St. Andrews Hall
431 E. Congress St., Detroit
$5
Doors open at 10pm

and then don't forget the next gig at Masonic next week when the girls take on The Sin City Neanderdolls from Vegas

DETROIT DERBY GIRLS VS.THE SIN CITY NEANDERDOLLS
Friday October 12th 2007
Doors @ 7PM

THE MASONIC OF DETROIT
500 Temple Avenue
Detroit, Michigan
313.832.7100

DJs Grimly Fiendish, Elisavet and the Motor City Rah Rahs
The Official After-Bout Party
Old Miami
3930 Cass Ave., Detroit

featuring: Broadzilla, Velveteen Rabbit and DJ Tim Tiki

John Lee Hooker - Bert's Marketplace - Sat Oct 6th

John Lee Hooker

Bert's Marketplace

2739 Russell St, Detroit

$20

18 and over

Saturday October 6th

The Cetan Clawson Revolution - Jacoby's - Sat Oct 6th

The Cetan Clawson Revolution
Saturday October 6th 2007

Jacoby’s - Detroit, Michigan

624 Brush St. - 313-962-7067

w / BROTHERS OF THE COAST

2 - Shows at 11pm & Midnight

$5

If you have a chance go and check this kid out- last time I saw him was over at the RIC

Well worth the fin...

Hitchcock! - Max M. Fisher Music Center - Fri/Sun Oct 5th-7th

Hitchcock!
Friday October 5th - Sunday October 7th

"Some of your favorite scenes from the films of Alfred Hitchcock come to life on a big screen above the orchestra with the scores played LIVE by the DSO - Dial M for Murder, Strangers on a Train, North by Northwest and of course a few surprises."

Max M. Fisher Music Center

3711 Woodward Ave.

Detroit, Michigan 48201

Phone: (313) 576-5111

Friday - 8pm

Saturday - 8pm

Sunday - 3pm

10/3/07

Talking Shops - David Clements - A Detroit Color Photography Book

Interesting photography book from David Clements & Wayne State University Press - lots of cool motorcity images

Been checking this out for a bit now - I dig it.

Talking Shops: Detroit Commercial Folk Art
Photographs by David Clements

Foreword by Bill Harris

Afterword by Jerry Herron

138 illustrations

Jesus Chainsaw Massacre - New Way Bar - Fri Oct 5th

Friday October 5th
New Way Bar

23130 Woodward Ave. - Ferndale

The Hat Madder 9pm

The Modfather & his Groove Coalition 10pm

Paradisiac 11pm

Jesus Chainsaw Massacre 12

Presented by Checkers Records and Neptune Rising

Pioneer Building Open House

7th Annual Pioneer Building Artist Open House
Saturday October 06, 2007

Pioneer Building
2679 E. Grand Blvd.
Detroit just east of Russell St. and I-75
2- 8 p.m.

Visit, buy, talk art.
Refreshments and music, all free.
Ample parking.

1,000 Vistors Expected

check out the artists

CHANGE::THE MUSIC – DETROIT - Johanson Charles Gallery - Sat Oct 6th

CHANGE::THE MUSIC – DETROIT: TURNING ART INTO ACTION

Saturday October 6, 2007

Johanson Charles Gallery

1345 Division St

Detroit, MI 48207

(313) 567-8638

8pm – 2am

$10.00

"Detroit – Musicians hailing from many diverse genres will join grassroots activists at an art festival and political forum called Change :: The Music, on Saturday, October 6, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at Johanson Charles Gallery, 1345 Division Street in Detroit’s Eastern Market.

The list of diverse artists who will perform at the event include Detroit Music Award winners Paul Miles (acoustic blues) and Nadir’s Distorted Soul (funk); soul singer L’Renee; rockers Carolyn Striho and The Maria Wade Band; comedian Tony Metro; poets La Shaun Phoenix Moore, Epiphany, Selah David and Will Copeland; hip hop artists DJ Sicari, Leaf Erikson, Tasherre D’Enajetic, WAE and General Population; blues singer Howard Glazer, Americana artist Michael On Fire and eclectic funk band BoomBox Hero. Other sponsors include Rock ‘n Roll Wine, Black Lotus Brewing Company, Gigante Catering, Technodrive Networks Collective, Landmine Design and Eclipse America Productions. In addition to the music, poetry and art, several interactive activities will engage participants and help mobilize the community for further action."

10/2/07

LJ's Lounge - Jim Krewson and the Pine Hill Haints - Wed Oct 3rd

I noticed in the MetroTimes an event for Jim Krewson and the Pine Hill Haints at LJ's over in Corktown today....so I went to talk to Richard about the show and LJ's in general since the bar is one of my personal favorites.

The really cool thing about LJ's is the rotating bartenders - there are like 7 of them - different every night...with karaoke on Thursdays but some new events happening in the very near future this old school staple is on the move.

Gay Pride Sundays - Ping Pong Tourny Mondays - Local DJ on Wednesdays - Thursdays Drink Specials - Friday Local Motorcity Hip Hop Showcase - Saturday/Sunday is "Just the LJ Weekend"

Tomorrow night is a great event with some bluegrass / motorocity mixes mixed in - I hope to make it out but in any case - get on down to check out the solo show from Jim Krewson and the Pine Hill Haints and tip the bar well - they have always rocked. Bloodshots are on tap.

Make sure to say hello to LJ and WB!

Jim Krewson and the Pine Hill Haints

LJ's Lounge

2114 Michigan Ave., Detroit.

Wednesday October 3rd

10pm - 3pm

New T-Shirts from Rocket Printing

Just got the new batch of MOTORCITYBLOG tees thanks to Tony and the rest of the guys over Rocket Printing - they are looking pretty good I must say.....Rocket does all kind of printing for everyone around town so if your looking for CD dubs - tees - or flyers just give him a call.

Rocket Printing

605 S. Washington
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248.336.3636

fax 248.336.9566

ALUCARD - Warren VFW Hall - Sat Sept 6th

ALUCARD
October, 6 2007 at Warren VFW Hall 32100 Ryan rd., Warren, Michigan Cost : $10
w/ The Weakend, Just Ask, Frank White, Asecondtoolate

Ace Brown & His Ohio Valley Boys - Berkley Front - Fri Oct 5th

Ace Brown & His Ohio Valley Boys

Johnny Carlevale and the Rollin' Pins

The Berkley Front

Friday October 5th

3087 W. 12 Mile Rd.

$7

Doors @ 9pm Show@10pm

NATHANIEL MAYER CD Release Party- The Magic Bag - Fri Oct 5th

Friday October 5th 2007

NATHANIEL MAYER Detroit Soul Legend

CD Release Party

with SSM & The Meltdowns

$10.00

The Magic Bag

Woodward Ave

Ferndale

Doors open 8 p.m.

10/1/07

2007 2nd Annual Mega March for Animals! - Hart Plaza - Sun Oct 7th

2007 Mega March for Animals!

2nd Annual Mega March for Animals

October 7th, 2007

Hart Plaza - Detroit

Registration - 9am

Walk - 10am - 1pm

"This fundraiser supports many important programs and services including sheltering, adoption, cruelty investigation, emergency rescue and humane education which benefit over 100,000 animals served by the Michigan Humane Society each year."

Dendura - I Rock - Mon Sept 8th

16350 Harper

Detroit MI

( 313 ) 881-ROCK

Monday October 8th

$20

Opening act for Edguy (Germany) next Monday at IRock - Dendura (with belly dancer Abida Blaze) is playing their last show at I-Rock in Detroit before hibernating for a few months to work on new material and write a film score.

Dendura, the female-fronted, Egyptian-inspired, progressive metal band from Grand Rapids who just signed a deal with Killzone Records will be answering a few questions from MOTORCITYBLOG the night of the final show so check back here for a the interview - some pics - and maybe even some video clips!

Winonas Record Release - Smalls Bar - Fri Oct 5th

The Winonas Record Release Party
Friday October 5th

Small’s Bar
10339 Conant
Hamtramck, Michigan

"The Winonas reappear for one night, to celebrate the release of their new disc, One Day We’ll Get It Together! With special guests The Prime Ministers, Todd Deatherage and Jo Serrapere!"

Detoberfest - Belle Isle - Sat Oct 6th 11am-3:30pm

Detoberfest

Saturday October 6th

"Detoberfest is a yearly gathering of Detroit-lovers and beer-lovers on party-friendly Belle Isle. It’s BYOB, but there’s a catch—all attendees must bring a 6-pack to share, and there is a "banned beer" list to ensure that all beers brought will be new and unique. Basically, if you can buy it in a Meijer, don’t bring it to Belle Isle. We will meet in Pavilion 2 with unique micro-brews in-hand. This is a great chance to meet and mingle, so get 4 or 5 of your closest friends and come celebrate Oktoberfest in the D!"

Belle Isle Pavilion 2, Detroit

11:00AM-3:30PM

Free admission, but a 6-pack per person is required to share

Detroit Bikes! - Old Redford Tour - Sat Oct 6th 210am

Detroit Bikes! Old Redford / Grandmont-Rosedale Tour

October 6th @ 10am

The Old Redford Theatre 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, 10/06/07

"Come "cycle the city" with Detroit Bikes! on Saturday, October 6th.

Meet at the Old Redford Theatre, and enjoy a tour of the great neighborhoods that make up Northwest Detroit.

Sites include:The Old Redford Historic District, Grandmont-Rosedale, several other NW side streets and neighborhoods, a tour ending stop at a local Sweet Potato Bakery, and an invitation to enjoy the $5 Afternoon 2pm Matinee of the Three Stooges Festival at the Old Redford Theatre after the tour. "

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