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11/30/07

blase' splee - The Berkley Front - Fri Nov 30th

Blasé Splee
Friday November 30th 2007
The Berkley Front
3087 W. 12 Mile Rd
Berkley, MI 48072
248-547-3331
w/ Deastro & Elephantom

AIDS WOLF - Scrummage University - Sun Dec 2nd

Scrummage University
1551 Winder St. 308
detroit, Michigan 48207

Sunday December 2nd 2007
Aids Wolf
Blind Lake
Deastro

$7 at the door

Our Arab American Story - Rock Financial Showplace - Sun Dec 2nd 5pm

"Our Arab American Story" Premiere @ Rock Financial Showplace during
Flavors of the Arab World Celebration on December 2nd 2007

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Keith Famie’s look at Detroit’s Arab American community premieres a “Flavors of the Arab World: A Celeberation of Culture, Heritage & Community” on Sunday, December 2 at 5 p.m.

The premiere will accompany an evening of music, art, dance and flavors from the Arab World.

It takes place the The Diamon Center in the Rock Financial Showplace and tickets are $125, available at the Arab American National Musuem. Call (248) 869-0096 for more details.

Our Arab American Story will air commercial free on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 15. It’s part of a series of hour-long documentaries Famie is producing on the various ethnic groups which settled in Detroit.

The AANM and its parent organization ACCESS figure prominently in the program;
Russell Ebeid, a member of the Museum’s National Advisory Board, is a major funder of the show.

Watch a trailer for Our Arab American Story by clicking here.

Also available is the new book from AANM - Telling our Story which details the uniqueness of the Arab American National Museum right here in Dearborn.

11/29/07

DENNIS OPPENHEIM - Hill Gallery - Thur Nov 29th

DENNIS OPPENHEIM

Models/Sculpture/Drawings

Artist Meet & Greet

Thursday November 29th

6:00 - 8:00pm

American Mars - MOCAD - Sat Dec 1st

American Mars
Saturday December, 1 2007
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
4454 Woodward Ave
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Free - NO COVER CHARGE

"American Mars will be performing during Noel Night at MOCAD as part of the 35th Annual NOEL NIGHT, which will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2007, 5:00pm - 9:30pm in Midtown. The first set will begin at 6:00 pm. The second set will begin at 8:00 pm. This special community event attracts more than 25,000 metro Detroit adults and children to sample the attractions of our university/cultural center neighborhood, while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of holiday and seasonal traditions."

RECORD TIME FERNDALE CLOSING SOON!

Heard from a little bird that this old school shop is closing its doors in a few weeks

Roseville to remain open but Ferndale to close soon

Must be the skyrocketing rental rates over on 9Mile Rd.

Maybe they will open another Boogie Fever or Wild Wings!

Get on over and buy some stuff so they dont have to move it all - Sad day in the motorcity

Record Time Roseville 27360 Gratiot Ave. Roseville, MI 48066 (586) 775-1550
Record Time Ferndale 262 W. Nine Mile Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 336-8463

The Lion King - Detroit Opera House - Nov 29th through Jan 6

THE LION KING

November 29th - January 6th
Tickets $17.00 - $130

Detroit Opera House

1526 Broadway

Detroit, Michigan 48226

(313) 961-3500

Arnez J - City Theatre - Thur-Sun Nov 29th-Dec 2nd

Arnez J
Detroit favorite, Arnez J, is rapidly becoming one of the most talked about comedians.
Television viewers may know Arnez from appearances on Showtime's "Comedy Club Network," "The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show," Comedy Central's "Make Me Laugh," Russell Simmons' "Def Comedy Jam and as the 2002 host of BET's "Comic View."

Performance Schedule:
Thursday, Nov. 29 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 30 - 8:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1 - 8:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 2 - 7:30 p.m.

City Theatre
2301 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 471-3099

Wayne County LightFest 2007 - Hines Drive Westland - EVERY NIGHT

Wayne County LightFest 2007

November 15, 2007 - January 1, 2008

No nighttime spectacle can compare to Wayne County LightFest.

With 4 1/2 miles of giant animated displays and nearly a million lights along Hines Drive, it's the Midwest's largest Holiday Light Show.

Drive through 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, November 16-January 1 [closed Christmas Day].

Enter at Hines Drive and Merriman, 2 1/2 miles south of I-96 in Westland.

A minimum of $5 per car helps keep LightFest operating.

For more info call: 734-261-1990.

SANDWICHSEAT ROCKS

Check out these local media junkies from SANDWICHSEAT.com

How the hell do they make this stuff with busted old technologies?

KICK ASS SHIT!

Noel Night - Detroit - Sat Dec 1st 5-9pm

35th Annual Noel Night

Saturday, December 1

5:00pm - 9:30 pm

90 artists- all area institutions including the newly renovated DIA, Detroit Science Center and others will be open to the public at no cost.

See the complete Noel Night schedule.

Flint City Handmade - The Lunch Studio - Sat Dec 1st

Flint City Handmade is a collective of crafters encouraging the community to buy local, handmade goods.

We are inspired by Handmade Detroit and affiliated with The Greater Flint Creative Alliance.

The Holiday Craft Market (Saturday, December 1 from 10am-5pm at The Lunch Studio) is our first ever event.

We hope to make it an annual tradition.
Sponsored by BUST Magazine!

Flint Handmade
Saturday December 1st
The Lunch Studio
444 Saginaw St.
FLint MI

Persian Visions: Contemporary Photography from Iran - UMMA - Through Dec 30th

Exhibitions at UMMA Off/Site

1301 South University Avenue

Ann Arbor MI

Persian Visions: Contemporary Photography from Iran
Through December 30, 2007

The first survey of contemporary Iranian photography to be presented in the United States, Persian Visions introduces the work of twenty exceptionally talented artists.

11/28/07

ALMIGHTY hits comic books stores Dec 2007

ALMIGHTY

"This is an ambitious and well-crafted tale of survival, following a young girl who is just trying to survive a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Writer/artist Laroche does a wonderful job of communicating action and doesn't rely too much on exposition to let the reader know what's going on.

This is a comic told in broad action strokes that are communicated clearly without an overuse of panels slowing down the pace of the story.

There are some really intense action scenes peppered throughout, but it's action with heft because the writer does a good job of building investment in these characters.

Nicely paced, well paneled, and tightly wound, this was one heck of a frantic ride that ends on a note more tender than I expected.

Recommended. – Ambush Bug "

XG Detroit - Sat December 1st

CARNIVORA coming to CPOP Gallery - Sat Jan 12th

CARNIVORA
The Dark Art of Automobiles

The Book:
Carnivora is a shadowy place where the dark communion of flesh and machine coalesce into the 20th Century’s most influential creation-The automobile.As an indispensable extension of ourselves, this metallic doppelganger can be as dark and destructive as the men and women who drive them.Carnivora: The Dark Art of Automobiles is a chilling joyride with some of the most noir artists from the last half of the 20th century .

World Premiere - Saturday January 12th

CPOP Gallery

Woodward Ave

Detroit MI

Check out some more details here

We will be giving away a copy of the book thanks to CPOP Gallery on Friday January 11th post

EVANS BLUE - The Machine Shop - Sat Dec 1st

EVANS BLUE w/ Framing Hanley, Neurosonic, No Resolve. Only $10 tickets!!
Saturday December 1st

THE MACHINE SHOP

3539 S. Dort Hwy.

Flint, MI 48507

810-715-2650

11/27/07

FREE TICKETS - Running Time - Tues Dec 4th 7:30pm

MOTORCITYBLOG EARLY POST TICKET GIVEAWAY:

In Zero has kindly offered up a pair of tickets to Running Time

from local film heroes Josh Becker and Bruce Campbell

Email us here for the freebies - Thanks In Zero and The Mitten Movie Project

THESE TICKETS ARE GONE!

Josh Becker’s “Running Time” highjacks the December 4th Mitten Movie Project beginning at 7:30 pm at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak.

Local Detroiter Director-writer-producer Josh Becker decided to shoot his fourth feature film, Running Time, both in real time and as one continuous shot.

It’s a technique that hasn’t been used in a feature film since Hitchcock’s Rope (1948).

Straying from the safety of a sound stage, he ventures out on location with his camera rolling.

A feat that intriguing to watch and makes a it seem like a live show.

The story pivots around and stars Bruce Campbell, local boy done well in Hollywood, as Carl just released from prison where he did five years for robbery, where he develops a plan that involves robbing a local front for the prison laundry operation.

His not-so-bright buddy Patrick (Jeremy Roberts) sets up the necessary elements for the heist, within minutes of his release from prison he sets the plan in motion.

Almost immediately on implementation, the plan starts to fail. Patrick has hired a junky, Donny (Gordon Jennison) to drive the getaway van, misidentified the model of the safe and in ultimate stupidity shoots an elderly guard during the robbery—then, things get bad.

Shot in stark black and white with a necessarily linear storyline that sums up the past as well as the present, the film moves quickly and deftly.

There are no cuts, the story is shot in real time as a continuous shot.

Check out Running Time at The Landmark Main Art Theatre

Tuesday December 4th @ 7:30pm

Presented by The Mitten Movie Project

Dirty Calculator - OSLO - Sat Dec 1st

Dirty Calculator
Saturday Dec. 1st

Oslo

1456 Woodward

Detroit

18+

Doors @ 10

presale tickets available online at paxahau.com

or in 3D at Record Time Ferndale

FREE TICKETS - John Waters at The Crofoot Ballroom - Thursday December 13th

MOTORCITYBLOG EARLY POST:
FREE TICKETS FOR JOHN WATERS @ The Crofoot
The Crofoot Ballroom and John Waters have offered up 2 pair of tickets to the GENERAL ADMISSION portion of the show - NOT THE MEET & GREET with John Waters

Click here to email us for the freebies and read below for the info on the show
This is a DO NOT MISS for any John Waters fan
THESE TICKETS ARE GONE!
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JOHN WATERS at the Crofoot Ballroom
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13
Doors at 7:30, show at 8:30
tickets: $30

Legendary filmmaker and raconteur John Waters (“Pink Flamingos,” “Hairspray,” “A Dirty Shame”) rides his sleigh full of smut once again this year, spreading the good cheer of his critically acclaimed one-man show, “A John Waters Christmas”.

Like a wayward Santa for the Christmas obsessed, Waters delivers seasonal observations as only he can imagine in a rapid-fire monologue that puts the “X” in X-mas – exploring and exploding holiday archetypes.

Mr. Waters is currently riding high on another creative wave playing the “Groom Reaper” in the CourtTV series, “Til Death Do Us Part”.

You can also see him in “This Filthy World,” the Jeff Garlin-directed film of Waters’ spoken word act that has been performed at colleges, universities and film festivals for 30 years.

And finally, following up the success of his Yuletide compilation CD “A John Waters Christmas” – an Amazon.com bestseller two years running - New Line Records and John Waters released, “A Date With John Waters” on Valentine’s Day, 2007.

With special musical guests LAVENDER DIAMOND!
7:30 doors, $30 in advance, and it's all ages.
STANDING ROOM ONLY!
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JOHN WATERS meet and greet!
THURSDAY DECEMBER 13
Doors at 6:30, show at 6:30tickets: $40 (includes admission to the show)
Get your tickets now for a special meet and greet opportunity with the legendary director JOHN WATERS! Ticket includes admission to the John Waters speaking event at the Crofoot. Starts at 6:30 sharp!

OPEN MIKE NIGHT - The Modern Exchange - Tues Nov 27th 8pm

The Modern Exchange

12219 Dix-Toledo

Southgate, MI 48195

(734) 284-2547

Open Mic Night @ The Mod X

Music: 8 pm

Performers can sign up 30 minutes before show, sign up is on a first come/first serve basis
Cost: $7

$5 for performers

Featured Artists Tonight:
Johnny Necro's Harleyquinn Kiss
Mental Health Day

XD WEI - Memphis Smoke - Tues Nov 27th

XD WEI (band)- Djeto, Leo, Paul & Xiao Dong
Memphis Smoke
100 S. Main Street
Royal Oak MI
Tuesday November 27th
9pm
FREE for 21+

CALLING FOR ART-O-MAT SUBMISSIONS!!

Message from Took Gallagher of Art-O-Mat Michigan calling for Artist Submissions:

"Hello!
MY personal mission with the Michigan Art-o-mat® is to help other local artists -- and emerging artists -- to submit their art for inclusion in the Art-o-mat® Project.
And to help you in the process I am hosting "Arto-Submission Sessions".

ALL artists must submit prototypes for consideration in the Art-o-mat® Project.
I do not make the final decision on anything -- but I can help guide you in the Submission Process and show you strategies to help you to get your prototypes accepted the first time through.
Basically this is how it works: You submit 2 fully ready-to-vend prototypes to Artists in Cellophane (the parent organization for Art-o-mat®) and once you get the confirmation that your work has been accepted, you make a series of 50 ready-to-vend pieces and send them to Artists in Cellophane (AIC) for distribution to Art-o-mat® machines across the country.
Because the artpacks are going into vintage machines, there are very strict size and packaging guidelines that must be followed. I come to these Sessions with 3 unique viewpoints: Arto-Collector, Arto-Artist and Art-o-mat® Host -- and each viewpoint offers different areas to consider.
There will be no charge for the Sessions. I will show how to create artwork to meet AIC guidelines and discuss the best way to make personal connections with the people who buy art from our machines. I will supply you with 2 free "official" boxes/blocks and the cellophane to wrap them. Supplies are available for sale directly from AIC.
I am currently compiling a list of interested individuals and I would like to host our first Session during the 2nd week of December. The exact day and time are still open (the 7th, 8th, + 9th are not available)

Please contact me here at my MySpace page with the subject line "AOM Sessions". Let me know if you prefer a day/evening and give me one or two specific days of the week/weekend. The first Session will take place here in Northville.
I am also available to come to your Michigan location for a Session with your group.
I look forward to hearing from you and I am happy to answer any questions you may have!
-Took Gallagher"

MCB-VIDEO - Handmade Detroit Video Interview - Fri Nov 17th

Handmade Detroit Holiday Market 2007 at The Magic Stick

Here is the original posting for the event

Detroit Underground Friendly Integration - The Works - Fri Nov 30th

Detroit Underground has offered up a FREE Compilation CD for the 1st emailer

This CD has been given away - thanks!

Thanks guys!!!

Detroit Underground

Friendly Integration

The Works

1846 Michigan Ave.

Detroit MI

Friday November 30th

is some various things out from Detroit Underground:

http://detroitunderground.net/tb033/

http://www.touchinbass.com/

track on new warp records CD by surgeon:

http://www.warprecords.com/artists/news.php?offset=0&ti_id=1334

track for tsunamii records:

http://detroitunderground.net/christian/

the andrea parker djassault remix . out in dec, with bside by otto von schirach

released new detroit underground:

http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/283024-01.htm

got on beatport:

https://www.beatport.com/labels/detroit+underground

DETROIT UNDERGROUND DESIGN BIENG PUBLISHED IN THIS GRAPHIC DESIGN NOVEL FROM BERLIN:http://www.NeubauModul.com/

11/26/07

Shadow Art Fair Beer Bash - Ypsi

"Saturday December 1 for 12 hours of local art, beer and music.

Also, love and good times. BRING YeR FRIENDS!
A few highlights: Special one-time only Shadow Brew that will be on tap starting at 6pm.
5 cent suggested admission donation and $1 from each Shadow Brew sale will go towards a grant fund that will be awarded to an arts-related group or individual in 2008.

The details of this grant fund have yet to be worked out, but we're very excited to be able expand our community involvement in this way.

We will have Shadow tees and posters for sale all day, featuring this edition's jackelope design. We've gotten a lot of positive feedback for this design-- big thanks to our poster winner, Jana Kleineberg!"
Official Shadow after-party will be held at the Golden Cat.
There will be flyers available at the event with the address.
Hope to see you there!"

Make sure to check out Natalie over at Zebula Designs for some cool stuff

The Sillies - New Way Bar - Fri Nov 30th

THE SILLYBILLIES
November, 30 2007

New Way Bar

Friday November 30th

Woodward Avenue

Ferndale, Michigan

$5 - 21 & up

Studio Grand Openings @ RIC (Russel Industrial Center) - Sat Dec 1st 4pm-12MN

Get on over to The RIC and check out the studios and work of 2 of detroit's best

Julie Fournier and Mark Arminski show new works with guest artist Audrey Pongracz

Michigan Hot Glas Sale and more

OVERHEADSPACE - The Painted Lady - Sat Dec 1st

OVERHEADSPACE
December, 1 2007
The Painted Lady
2930 Jacob
Hamtramck MI
$5
w/ Dismantle & Detroit Pony Express
Kick off December with ’Let There Be Rock at the Lady’

Rik from OVERHEADSPACE has given MOTORCITYBLOG a free CD for 1 lucky reader
this CD has been given away!

Sagittarius Bash - The Blind Pig - Thur Nov 29th

SAGITTARIUS BASH
FEATURING ZUMA HI-FI
BILLY THE KID
RUDY POOH
$5 / Under 21 $8.
18+Doors 9:30 p.m.

The Blind Pig
208 S. First St.
Ann Arbor MI

Take it from a Sag - these fellows know how to rock the house..get out to A2 and check them out

Sounds from the Underground - No Fun Records - The Blind Pig - Fri Nov 30th

NO FUN RECORDS

SOUNDS FROM THEE UNDERGROUND VOL. 6

Friday November 30th

The Blind Pig

208 S. First St.

Ann Arbor MI

FEAT. CORONADOS, THE CONCUSSIONS, THE MELTDOWNS,SIDDHARTHA, SILVERGHOST,WITH DJ DEL AND MC SCHMIDDY

$10 / Under 21 $13.

18+ Doors 9 p.m.

Lager House Grand Re-Opening - Fri/Sat Nov 30/Dec 1st

Friday November 30th
The BEGGARS w/ the Dead Bodies, Murder Mystery & Mark Christopher

Saturday December 1st
Howard Glazer and El34 and Michael May and The Messarounds

Lager House
1254 Michigan Avenue
Corktown Detroit MI

Modest Mouse - The Masonic Temple - Sat Dec 1st

Modest Mouse

Saturday December 1st

Get Tickets

THE MASONIC OF DETROIT

500 Temple Avenue

Detroit, Michigan 48201-2693

313.832.7100

A Forbidden Broadway Christmas - Gem Theatre - December

"One of Detroit's favorite holiday shows returns
with NEW material on NEW shows & celebs!"

A Forbidden Broadway Christmas

The Gem Theatre

333 Madison Ave

Detroit MI

Box Office: (313) 963-9800

4th Annual Shop Detroit Event - Compuware Atrium - Sat Dec 1st 10am-5pm

4th Annual Shop Detroit
Saturday, December 1st, 2007
10am - 5pm

Compuware Atrium at One Campus Martius

"More than 80 Downtown and New Center retailers
Special discounts and promotions
Other special activities
Free shuttle service between Compuware and the Fisher Building all day
Coupons and a map/directory of participating stores
Validated parking in the Compuware visitors' parking deck
Free People Mover 1-day pass
Entry into the "The Ultimate Night Out" giveaway, worth more than $500

Bring nonperishable food items to benefit Forgotten Harvest"

CAKE | A Dance Party - The Old Miami - Thur Nov 29th

Thursday November 29th
CAKE A Dance Party
The Old Miami
3930 Cass Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
313.831.3830

A Dance Party Hosted by Frankie Bank$
Electro, Rap, Disco, New Wave, Ghettotech, Indie, Baltimore, 80's
$5.00

MUNNY SHOW - Lift Footwear - Sat Dec 1st

Lift Designer Toys
202 w 11 mile road
royal oak, michigan
48067
www.liftdetroit.com
www.munny.net

Lift is pleased to announce metropolitan Detroit’s third Munny art exhibit, featuring over 30 local, national and international artists.

The opening reception will be held at Lift on Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 7 PM to 11 PM.

The show will continue through January 6, 2008.
Admission to the show is free and all ages are welcome.
Created by Kidrobot, a Munny is a blank vinyl figure ready to be decorated by an artist.
This genre of art can also be referred to as “urban vinyl”.
Collectible designer toys are rapidly growing in popularity through the United States and beyond.

We have a number of talented artists from across the country submitting works (listed below).
Many of the works will be available for purchase during the show.
Art not sold on the opening night will be available for sale on the internet.

A panel of judges will choose winners from all submitted entries.
The following awards will be presented at the opening reception:
$150 First Place
$100 GC Second Place
$50 GC Best Youth Artist (under 18 years old)
$50 $50 GC Best New Artist (first Munny show AND no previous art sales)
$100 GC Crowd favorite as voted on by attendees of the opening reception

Nosferatu - MOVIE NIGHT @ Painted Lady - Mon Nov 26th 8pm

Nosferatu

MOVIE NIGHT @ Painted Lady

Monday November 26th

8pm

The Painted Lady
2930 Jacob

Hamtramck

313.874.2991

11/24/07

INDIE-SCRIPT @ New Dodge Lounge - Sat Nov 24th

INDIE-SCRIPT @ The New Dodge Lounge

Saturday November 24th

The New Dodge Lounge

8850 Joseph Campau

Hamtramck, MI 48212

313 874 5963

Three Bad ass bands... 10 amazing independent artists...

Konniption Fit

Garden Of Souls

Eric Hartley Band

Artwork from 10 detroit based artsits

PADDLE BATTLE - LJ's / Lager House - Every MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

"Paddle Battle has been sent from hell to find out once and for all, who is the grand master awesome champion of Detroit ping pong.

The gauntlet consits of a gruelling double elimination no holds barred system.

Along with loud ass music and fuled by Pabst Blue Ribbon (The Official Beer of Paddle Battle (seriously) only the Battle can determine who lives, and who dies on the table. "

Paddle Battle
LJ's & Lager House
Michigan Ave.
Corktown
Every Monday & Wednesday
Dollar PBRs

11/23/07

Hot Cha Cha Cha - Elbow Room - Fri Nov 23rd

Mazinga - Child Bite Child Bite - Hot Cha Cha - Vanilla Curve
Friday November 23rd 2007
Elbow Room
6 S. Washington
Ypsilanti, 48197
Cost : $5

PORNO Show - Submissive Tales - Fri Nov 23rd

PORNO Show
Friday November 23rd
The Future Gallery
25744 Van Dyke
Centerline MI
$5 - BYOB

Erotic Art w/Submissive Tales
BLon D Troit
The Hot Damned Show

DIA Artsit Party - Friday Nov 23rd 9:30pm

Friday November 23rd 2007
DIA Artists Party

IMMIGRANT SUNS at the Detroit Institute of Arts

THE NEW DIA GRAND EYE-OPENING

The Artist Party

Friday, November 23rd

9:30 p.m. - Midnight

Kresge Court

FREE-Featuring Immigrant Suns

Cash Bar, Food available in Cafe DIA

Sign the guestbook for your free gift!

Please help celebrate the re-opening of the museum at THE ARTIST PARTY, a special reception, open to all, honoring our art community and the DIA's Grand Opening

FREE TICKETS for Devil Doll Tonight at Smalls Bar - Hamtramck Fri Nov 23rd

Friday November 23rd 2007 10:31 AM
Subject: FREE TICKETS for Devil Doll tonight at Smalls Bar Hamtramck

Well - we scored some free tickets from the devil herself - Devil Doll!

DD was cool enough to donate 2 tickets for the show tonight at Small's Bar in Hamtramck

so if you want em' drop us an email here and we will trade them for a leftover turkey wing

If you don't get the free tix head on over to the show anyway or pick up the new album online.

Thanks again to the Doll for thinking of the motorcity fans with the freebies!

11/21/07

Don't forget Snakeout and Cobras are playing TONIGHT!

Detroit's best bands are on stage tonight

SNAKEOUT - DETROIT COBRAS

although we here at MCB try not to play fav's sometimes we just have to point out the overlooked obvious on detroit's anti-blog

Reunion Dance Party - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Wed Nov 21st

DJ Darren Revell returns to Detroit for Reunion Dance Party at ROMT

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

Wallpaper @ 94/Grand

Detroit Rock City Festival ???

I keep reading all the people bitching about the blowout and this detour festival and sure "the problem" has been resolved but really I would have liked to see both events take place at the same time - the strongest survive in the dog eat dog world called motorcity.

In any case - hopefully the whiny bitches have complained enough and although the events are now slated for different dates show some fucking allegiance man - i mean the blowout is old school and to be honest - just because detour-mag stakes claim to the name doesnt mean Rock City should have major not from detroit bands - its Detroit Rock City for a reason - geez.

Put them back on the same week and lets have a superfest man
So you have to make a decision on what bands to see and where to go - give me a break
I used a dartboard last year to choose my list Thur / Fri / Sat 2007 hamtramck blowout

Have a great holiday weekend with your " Detroit Rock City Festival "

Reverend Robert Sexton's All Star Blues Review - The Magic Bag - Sun Nov 25th

Reverend Robert Sexton's All Star Blues Review
Sunday November, 25 2007

The Magic Bag

Woodward Ave

Ferndale, Michigan

Detroit Blues Society Blues Challenge Final Round

Sneaky and the Rat - The Old Miami - Fri Nov 23rd

Sneaky and the Rat
Friday November 23rd 2007

The Old Miami

3930 Cass Ave

Detroit, Michigan 48201

free
(313) 831-3830

wsg/ The Slaggs & TBA

The Sights - The Crofoot - Sat Nov 24th

THE SIGHTS
The Pike Room - The Crofoot
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24th
Doors at 8PM
Show at 9PM
$6

Cheap show for one of the motorcity's best bands!
Just be careful down "DUI Alley" (woodward)

Chapstick - The Belmont - Wed Nov 21st

CHAPSTIK
Wednesday November 21st 2007

The Belmont

10215 Jos Campau

Hamtramck, Michigan 48212

w/ SUPERCHRIST & Year of the Pig

Ether Aura CD Release - Berkley Front - Wed Nov 21st

Ether Aura - Semblance CD Release Party
Wednesday November 21st 2007

The Berkley Front

3087 12 Mile Rd

Berkley, Michigan 48072

Cheap Cover

Sounds & Stories with LaRon Williams - Max M. Fisher Music Center - Sat Nov 24th 10am

Sounds & Stories with LaRon Williams

Saturday, November 24th 10AM

"LaRon Williams knows how to tell a story! He weaves musical instruments, acting, visual art and vocal sound effects into a non-stop inspirational event for children of all ages.more info "

Max M. Fisher Music Center

3711 Woodward Avenue

Detroit, Michigan 48201

Box Office Phone: (313) 576-5111

Box Office Fax: (313) 576-5109

How well do you know Detroit?

Got this link today and scored pretty good myself on my knowledge of Detroit....

thanks to DG for the nice little quiz...

11/20/07

Eastside Elvis and The Motor City Mafia - Cadieux Cafe - Wed Nov 21st

When ever I see a billing for Eastside Elvis and The Motor City Mafia I post it right away
These guys rock like nobody's business - go check em out over off 94/Cadieux

Eastside Elvis and The Motor City Mafia
November, 21 2007
Cadieux Cafe
4300 Cadieux
Detroit, Michigan 48224
$6.00
Openers for Simplicity

A Detroit Thing Special Screening - Magic Bag - Tues Nov 20th 7pm

A DETROIT THING - Special Screening
November, 20 2007 - 7:00PM

THE MAGIC BAG THEATRE

FERNDALE , Michigan

$10

SPAG Burlesque - The Elbow Room - Sat Nov 24th

"Burlesque Ypsi Style! HOT!

Don't miss the good fun on the 24th at the Elbow Room.

We get to introduce some new beauties and see some Spag family favorites!

Not to mention the Widowmakers, GoGoGirls, 8MM by Dr.Cyclop

PUNK GLAM AND BILLY ear candy by DJ SPAG"

SPAG Burlesque - Detroit Gutter Glam

Saturday November 24th

The Elbow Room

6 S. Washington

Ypsilanti, MI

734.483.6374

Cult Objects - Detroit - Call for Appt

I was shopping around for an original Mark Ryden and discovered we have one of the largest collections right here in the ol' motorcity over at Cult Objects in Detroit.

Spoke with John who opens the gallery as needed for viewing or purchase of these super rare original photographs and paintings - the stuff is solid gold man!

This guy is the "real deal"er - he knows his stuff and is loaded with all kinds of info about the lowbrow and vintage photographs and the like.

Give him a call for that one of kind Bettie Page 8x10 for your wall space this holiday season.

Currently Cult Objects website is featuring a Bettie Page and Mark Ryden exhibition with a few choice pieces onsite for viewing.

Cult Objects Gallery
16239 Mack Ave.
Detroit MI 48224
USA
cultobjex @ yahoo.com

Devil Doll - Smalls Bar - Friday November 23rd

FREE TICKETS TO THE SHOW TONIGHT - Click here

Devil Doll

Friday November 23rd

Small's Bar

10339 Conant

Hamtramck MI 48212

(313) 873-1117

11/19/07

Dendura - Bud Light Bootleg Bash - Tues Nov 20th

This is a bit of a drive for most detroiters but well the trip to check out a list of great rock bands

Dendura @ Bud Light Bootleg Bash - Grand Rapids

November, 20 2007 at "THE GRD BUDLIGHT BOOTLEG BASH "
The Orbit Room w/ Fuel
28th St, Grand Rapids
Michigan 49503

"The BEST show of the year...and it’s FREE! FUEL ignites the Orbit Room Tuesday Nov 20th...wsg: Pop Evil, Fledfive, Mustard Plug, Dendura, and Dark Siren! Admission is FREE (for 21 and over only) but a ticket is needed for entry. Win your free ticket just by listening OR hit us up at any "Bud Light Fuel stop" - Dates for Bud Light FUEL stops TBA soon! The Bud Light Bootleg bash featuring FUEL...from Bud Light and the station that dominates the Grand Rapids music scene...97-9 GRD The CD itself will be available at all West Michigan Meijer stores and at wgrd.com for $9.79. Net proceeds will benefit Cherry Street Health Services, a not-for-profit organization with 11 health centers in the Grand Rapids area that offer comprehensive health services to low-income children and families."

Zoos of Berlin - Lager House - Wed Nov 21st

Silent Years, Freer and Zoos of Berlin
Wednesday November 21st
Lager House

1254 Michigan Avenue

Corktown Detroit MI

$6.00

Good to see some activity over at The Lager House with a few detroit bands playing shows

JIVE TURKEY IV - The Works - Fri Nov 23rd

Friday November 23rd
Detroit Jive Turkey Version IV
The Works
1846 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48216

"MixWorks presents: JIVE TURKEY IV ...a down-home annual Thanksgiving joint."
DJs DEGO
BUZZ GOREE
MIKE CLARK
AARON-CARL
BRIAN GILLESPIE
EARL MCKINNEY
INFINITYONE
BODY MECHANIC
SPOREPRINT
BILL BEAVER

$10 cover

The Affiliates Program - Goodnite Gracie - Fri Nov 23rd

Friday November 23rd
The Affiliates Program wsg DJ D'JAM
Residency featuring: The Agents from Exchange Bureau wsg DJ D'JAM
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
21+
FREE

Goodnite Gracie
22757 Woodward Ave.
Ferndale, MI
248.298.0330

FREE TICKETS - CD GIVEAWAY for Paul Oakenfold - Clutch Cargos -

This is the next to last stop on the tour and we are giving away a free pair of tickets to the person who is the "4th emailer" - Click here to request the tickets and free CD!!!

Friday November 23, 2007 @ 9:00

Paul Oakenfold with Special Guest

$29.50 • 18 and over

http://www.pauloakenfold.com//
http://www.myspace.com/pauloakenfold

"The name PAUL OAKENFOLD is synonymous with forward-thinking, cutting-edge electronic music. Few artists in any genre will ever have the degree of influence, power and creative flexibility that his undeniable force has had within the electronic realm.

Ultra Records is proud to collaborate with this pioneer and his Perfecto label for the October 23 release of Greatest Hits & Remixes, a 20-selection strong collection of his seminal dance recordings and remixes."

This is the next to last stop on the tour and we are giving away a free pair of tickets to the person who is the "4th emailer" - Click here to request the tickets and free CD!!!

The Cult - The Fillmore - Tues Nov 20th

Jagermeister Music Tour

The Cult with Action Action & The Cliks

Tuesday, November 20, 2007
The Fillmore Detroit (formerly State Theatre)
Doors: 6:30 pm Show: 7:30 pm

2115 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48201

Elvis Hitler w/Snakeout - Smalls Bar - Wed Nov 21st

Elvis Hitler With Snakeout

Wednesday November 21st

Small's Bar

10339 Conant

Hamtramck MI 48212

(313) 873-1117

11/18/07

Detroit Youth Iniative - Zieben-Mare & Equilibrium Upstairs - Sat Nov 24th 10am-2pm

Detroit Youth Initiative Fundraiser
Morning Yoga with Lululemon trunk show
Saturday November 24th
Yoga 10-11am
Lululemon Athletica Sportswear Trunkshow
11:30-2pm

Zieben-Mare & Equilibrium Upstairs
32800 Franklin Rd. Suite D
Franklin MI 48025
248-539-8879

Detroit Cobras - The Magic Stick - Wed Nov 21st

The Motorcity's hardest working band puts on a pre-holiday show this Wednesday
So rack em up - grab a cue and cold one - see you there for another great Bloodshot band

THE DETROIT COBRAS
Wednesday November 21st
The Magic Stick - Woodward Detroit

Doors at 9pm

18+

$10/$12

Widgrens Barbershop - 11/Main Royal Oak - Wed-Sat

Looking for a sharp cut at a great price? Go see Ted Widgren over at Widgren Barbershop.
Ted has been a Royal Oak staple for over 60 years. At 89 he is still a cut above the rest.
I met Ted a week or so ago when visiting Lift Footwear just next door.
Give him a visit for the sharpest trim you can find around town.

Widgren Barbershop
204 11 Mile Rd (near Center & Main)
248-545-4571

SHRAM - The Ritz - Wed Nov 21st

SHRAM
Wednesday November 21st
The Ritz - Night before Thanksgiving BASH
24300 Hoover Rd, Warren, 48089
6 bands with the party running till 4am
(586) 756-6140

SHRAM is also playing on Sunday November 25th
"ROCKIN FOR TOTS" BENEFIT"
13801 Lakeside Circle
Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313
Cost : Unwrapped toy for donation

Tommy Davidson - City Theatre - Sun Nov 18th 7:30pm

Tommy Davidson
WJLB/MIX 92.3
COMEDY @ THE CITY THEATRE
INSIDE HOCKEYTOWN CAFE
2301 Woodward Avenue - Detroit
Sunday November 18th
7:30 p.m.
313-471-3464
Tickets - $32.50

11/16/07

Christmas Tree Lighting - Campus Martius Park - Fri Nov 16th 5pm-12Midnight

DETROIT'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
NOVEMBER 16, 2007
5:00 pm - Midnight
Click here for details!

Campus Martius Park Preferred Seats
can be purchased in advance at Au Bon Pain.
$10 Adults, $5 Children 12 & under

THE RINK AT CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK OPENS FOR THE SEASON
STARTING FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16

LoVid - Detroit Film Theatre - Sat Nov 17th 7pm

Saturday, November 17 - 7PM

"The DFC is excited to welcome back LoVid, an interdisciplinary artist duo composed of Tali Hinkis and Kyle Lapidus. There work includes live video installations, sculptures, digital prints, patchworks, media projects, performances, and video recordings. LoVid combine many opposing elements in our work, contrasting hard electronics with soft patchworks, analog and digital, or handmade and machine produced objects. This multidirectional approach is also reflected in the content of there work: romantic and aggressive, wireless and wire-full. LoVid is interested in the ways in which the human body and mind observe, process, and respond to both natural and technological environments, and in the preservation of data, signals, and memory.
LoVid will perform a new illuminated patching composition called "Venus Mapped".

A patch is constructed throughout the performance according to a video score. This patch, a group of wirefull connections between modules on LoVid's audio/video synthesizer, Sync Armonica, forms the electrical circuit that produces the visual and sonic output. As each cable is patched, the complexity of the sounds and images produced grows."

$5 General Admission
$3 DFC Members

http://www.detroitfilm.org/pages/exhibitions.html
http://www.lovid.org/

11/15/07

Handmade Detroit Holiday Market - Magic Stick - Fri Nov 16 - Sat Nov 17th

Handmade Detroit Holiday Market 2007

The Handmade Detroit Holiday Market is a two-day, juried DIY fair featuring 30+ vendors on Nov. 16 and 17th at Detroit’s Magic Stick.

Skip the mall this year: Our Holiday Market has one-of-a-kind, handmade, locally-produced items for everyone on your holiday shopping list. You can feel great about purchasing items from the Holiday Market, because your money is directly supporting the growing DIY community in Detroit.

The Details
This year’s fair features a VIP shopping night on Friday, Nov. 16, with music by Scarlet Oaks and SSM. This special night of shopping and entertainment is $5 to enter. Get first dibs on the best handmade items, arrive early to pick a special goodie pack and stay late to hear some great local music. 18 and up after 10 p.m. Seniors over 60 and kids 14 and under are free.

Saturday, Nov. 17, features a “traditional” DIY fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages!
Free to browse, though a one dollar suggested donation is gladly accepted to help Handmade Detroit continue to produce DIY events in and for our city."

11/14/07

BellyDance Superstars - Babelesque - Music Hall - Sat Nov 17th 8pm

Babelesque Bellydance Superstars

This Middle Eastern-based cabaret style bellydance art form, features sparkly costumes on otherwise unadorned bodies performing traditional dances.

Sultana, also known as Bellydance Superstars, melts traditional Egyptian and cabaret style dancing with an American offshoot known as tribal fusion, or tribal for short.

Creative mutations and hybrids of the dance in other lands are a testament to the brilliance of its originators.

Experience this cultural expression of them pushing the envelope of the bellydance art form in vibrant acts that will move you beyond borders and soak up new influences.
Sat, 11/17/0708:00 PM

Music Hall Detroit

350 Madison Ave

313-887-8501

Tickets are $47.00 $37.00 $27.00

Christmas Open House - Downtown Mt Clemens - Fri Nov 16th 5pm-9pm

Christmas Open House in Downtown Mt Clemens

Friday November 16th 5pm-9pm

Christmas Open House. Tree Lighting Ceremony, free photos with Santa, trolley rides, carolers, shopping spree giveaways, children's activities and much, much more.

Sponsored by Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority. Information: 586-469-4168

Make sure to stop in over at Gibbons Bakery

Say hello to Julie Bogojevski and pick up some of the best fresh baked goods around.

Gibbons Bakery has been at 84 Macomb St. in Downtown Mt Clemens since like 1929!

They make awesome cookies breads cakes burek and other specialties

Call the at 586-463-1450 and stop in to see the other great local businesses on the strip.

How do you get to Mount Clemens?

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11/13/07

Legends of CCS Show - CPOP Gallery - Saturday Nov 17th 7-11pm

"CPop is proud to present an exhibition by masters and maestros;
Six Artists in the Tradition Of The Art School of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts- Featuring the works of- Tony Williams, Bill Girard, Jay Holland, Bill Rauhauser, Bob Vigiletti & Gordon O'Rear.

Opening reception- Saturday , November 17th, 2007 - 7 PM - 11PM
Exhibit runs through Dec 31st
Six Artists in the Tradition of The Art School of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts, is more than just a group show of six gifted artists who happened to teach together at the Art School of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts from the mid-sixties through well into the 90's.
It's also a show of expert craftsmanship , variety and vision spanning years and lives and the unique and lifelong friendship these men have created. The six were also influential and inspiring teachers whose collective legacy are countless numbers of talented students whose craft and vision were nurtured and developed under the Six.
Arguably the most storied group of art instructors on one faculty ever in Detroit (which also included the late painter, Russell Keeter ) carved their indelible marks through 30 years of training some of the finest artists in America .

The Art and Craft's is now known as The College for Creative Studies, one of the most prestigious art schools in the midwest and a Detroit cultural institution.These six are the foundation on which that institution is built upon.

The Artists:
Tony Williams- Painter- A man whose talent and exceptional vision has made him one of this city's most accomplished figurative painters. Along with William Girard and the late Russell Keeter , Williams was one of perhaps the best trio of painting instructors teaching in one school in Detroit's history. Tony's Hemmingway-like life and experience inform his work and imbue it with amazing grace and verve that only an exceptional life lived could produce. But it's his capacity for humor and a, "wonder of it all" point of view that resonates with humanity

William (Bill) Girard- Painter- Bill Girard's love of music, theatre and mythology fuel his vision of the world. Adept at all styles and ism's , Girard was beloved by both students and patrons. An autodidact , Girard's work has an air of freedom and humor that many academically schooled painters can't match. His fearlessness shows in his operatic style , full of color, emotion and above all- sly humor. It's also ironic that Bill became renown as an "academic" while having no real formal training . This is a testament to his innate need for expression and compulsion to teach.

Gordon Orear- Ceramics- A WWII veteran , Orear's decidedly post-modernist take on pottery and ceramics are as unique as they are innovative. His studies as a student at the Arts and Crafts , led him to The Henry Ford Museum in 1957 where he became Director Of Pottery Operations until he began teaching at The Art and Crafts in the late sixties. Orear also served as Chairman of the Ceramics department from 1973 to 1988. In addition to his ceramic work , Gordon is co-author of a book on John Foster and is currently preparing a critical biography of painter, Charles Culver.

Jay Holland- Sculptor- A sculptor without peer, Holland's bronze work glorified the human form by creating mythic and stunning figurative works in all sizes. During 30 years plus tenure as an influential instructor , who was known as tough a taskmaster as he was a perfectionist , which was evident in his own work. Examples of his work adorn the CCS campus and his work resides in many important private collections.

Robert Vigiletti- Photographer. Was founder and Chairman of The CCS Photography Dept. , Senior Instructor and Dean of Academic Affairs whose work has covered the wide spectrum of photographic and computer image making as the medium has evolved from film through the digital technology which modern photography has embraced . Bob's imagery is a colorful semi-abstract exploration blending his rock solid photographic background and compositional skills with digital technology allows for imaginative and otherworldly imagery.

Bill Rauhauser- Photographer- Trained as an Architectural Engineer, Bill worked as one nearly 20 years before making a career change to education. Bill's personal work has appeared everywhere from his "Family Of Man" exhibit at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City to curating The Detroit Institute of Art's exhibit , "The car and the Camera" in 1996.All six artists will be attending the opening."Six Artists..." runs through the end of 2007. Call 313 833-9901 for support materials and further resources.

CPop Gallery
4160 Woodward
Detroit, MI
Hours Noon -7PM
Tues-Sat1 PM- 5PM

Manna & Quail - CROFOOT - Thur Nov 15th

Manna and Quail
November, 15 2007 at The Pike Room

INSIDE THE CROFOOT

$5
ZOOS OF BERLIN AND DeaSTRO

DOLLAR BEERS - ALL NIGHT!

Cranbrook Peace Foundation 20th Annual Peace Lecture & Award Ceremony - COBO HALL - Sun Nov 18th

11.18.2007 14.00 h - 16.00 h

Youth Dialogue with Cindy Sheehan

For tickets call 248-345-3475

Youth Event - 2-4pm FREE

Reception 6-7pm $50 includes lecture

Lecture 7-9pm $20/$5 for students under 25 years

Cobo Hall
ONE WASHINGTON BLVD.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226

This year, between 50 and 75 youth will have that opportunity once again with Cindy Sheehan. This event will be both led by youth and only include youth participation. By youth here we mean anyone from 14 through 25. This event is still forming, but a key feature of it will be a question and answer session between Cindy Sheehan and youth. Other elements could include a brief introduction, and a performance piece. The dialogue can give great insight to those interested in political affairs, social justice, and a uniquely intimate perspective on the war in Iraq.

BLADE RUNNER - MAIN ART THEATRE - Fri Nov 16th

BLADE RUNNER FINAL CUT
"New 35mm Print!

Starts Friday, November 16 at the Main Art Theatre

Get tickets online now

Visually spectacular, intensely action-packed and powerfully prophetic since its debut, director Ridley Scott's sci-fi noir thriller returns in a definitive Final Cut, including extended scenes and never-before-seen special effects. In a future of high-tech possibility soured by urban and social decay, 21st-century detective Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) hunts for fugitive, muderous replicants—and is drawn to a mystery woman (Sean Young) whose secrets may undermine his soul. Based on the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. Co-starring Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos, M. Emmet Walsh and Daryl Hannah. Music by Vangelis. Official Web Site "

One of my favorite flicks - way ahead of its time!

BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT 117 Mins :: R
1:30 4:30 7:30 10:10

Main Art Theatre

Royal Oak

Urban Organic Festival - MOCAD - Sat Nov 17th

Urban Organic Fest 2007

UOF: Industry Workshop + Film Sessions@ The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCAD)

The 6th Annual URBAN ORGANIC FESTIVAL presents:"How to Make It as AnIndependent?"

Music Industry Workshop & Panel Forum 11am - 12pm

Hosted by Jodine Dorce of jodinescorner.com

FREE with presentation of published CD. $10 otherwise.

UO FILM SESSIONS ...with brief filmtopic discussions to follow each film.

"There's No Such Thing AsNeo-Soul" 12:00pm

"High Tech Soul" 1:30pm

"Before the Music Dies..." 3:00pm

Saturday, November 17, 2007

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

All Ages

Admission: $40.00 $10per Film / Workshop 3 Films for $20

FREE for published Artists

events@urban-organic.net

MOCAD

4454 Woodward Ave.

DETROIT

313.832.6622

Deadstring Brothers CD Release - The Magic Bag - Fri Nov 16th

Deadstring Brothers
Friday November, 16 2007

The Magic Bag

22920 Woodward Ave

Ferndale, Michigan

$ 8.00
With Band B and Doop and the Inside Outlaws

Another great offering from Bloodshot Records

Dirty Drags CD Release - The Painted Lady - Fri Nov 16th

Dirty Drags

Friday November, 16 2007

The Painted Lady

2930 Jacob St

Hamtramck

$5
Casket Bastards CD Release/ Toxic Shock Syndrome/ Emily Rose

MotorCity Art Expo 4 - Emerald Theatre - Tues Nov 13th

Hey - i am out of town and dont have time to find the full size flyer

check out the 4th Annual MotorCity Art Expo in Mt Clemens

Lots of local comix guys and the like - some cool art for sure...

MOTORCITY ART EXPO 4

Tuesday, November 13th

Emerald Theatre presents
MOTOR CITY ART EXPO IV Don't miss another Motor City Art Expo at the Emerald!

Stroll around and view all local and original Rock Posters, Prints, Photography and Comics. ONLY $5 COVER
Doors: 7PM
Details: Live vocal performance by Audra Kubat and sounds of DJ Holly from 89X

Hell's Proprietor Release - Lift Designer Toys - Fri Nov 16th 7pm

"Glenn Barr will officially release and sign his new Hell's Proprietor vinyl figures @ LiFT in his home town of Detroit on Friday, November 16th, 2007 from 7 to 9 PM.

The 11" Hell's Proprietor figures from Dark Horse will be available in a brown (1000 pcs) and a blue colorway (500 pcs). Glenn will also be offering art prints at the event. If the protos shown at SDCC are any indication, Hell's Proprietor is a very cool figure -- definitely one to think about for the Holidays. "

Lift Designer Toys
202 w 11 mile road
royal oak, michigan
48067
www.liftdetroit.com

We plan to be onsite for the show so look back here for another great artist interview!

Got this info on the store from Shane who seems to know it all....

"About Lift.... Lift is an independent boutique that features the largest selection of designer toys in metro Detroit. Check in often for a fresh selection of vinyl toys from the likes of Kidrobot, Wonderwall, Strangeco, Wheaty Wheat and Thunderdog Studios. We also feature a decent selection of plush toys including Uglydolls, Shawnimals and Gloomy Bears. Lift is a supporter of local charities, artists, designers and musicians. During the month of October, 10% of in-store sales were donated to Camp Quality, a volunteer-driven charity that organizes a free summer camp for children with cancer. The store sells art and clothing by local artists and designers. Lift has also sponsored concerts by local musicians." and MOTORCITYBLOG!

11/12/07

MCB-VIDEO - The Accidental Show Video - Lollybot Collective

Check out the video from The Lollybot Collective's 1st show over at the old Scrummage University in Eastern Market.

11/8/07

DETROIT BAZAAR

Little bit of "backatcha" - check out DetroitBazaar - Thanks guys!

Detroit Derby Girls - Masonic Temple - Sat Nov 10th

Detroit Derby Girls Season Opener
Saturday November 10th 2007

DEVIL'S NIGHT DAMES VS. THE PISTOLWHIPPERS
doors open at 6:00PM
game starts at 7pm
Masonic Temple Drill Hall
Tickets are $15.00

Immediately following:The Official After-Bout PartyThe New Dodge Lounge8850 Joseph Campau, HamtramckFeaturing: The Cetan Clawson Revolution and DJs Grimly Fiendish and Elisavet.

The Ruiners - The Elbow Room - Sat Nov 10th

The Ruiners
Saturday November, 10 2007

Elbow Room

6 South Washington

Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197

also - Siddartha - Cuckold - Hadituptoheres

November Beer Tasting: Belgian Ales - Arbor Brewing Company - Thur Nov 8th

Thursday, November 8, 2007
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Arbor Brewing Company
114 E. WashingtonAnn Arbor, Michigan 48104

"This is the mack daddy of all of our beer tasting events! We pull together 25 to 30 of the best Belgian and belgian-style ales across the category spectrum. From malty rich trappists to traditional sour lambics and flemish browns to aged and high gravity ales to crazy concoctions made with fruits and spice. "

Tastings run 7-9 PM.

$40 if purchased on tasting day.

Advance tickets recommended as tastings often sell out in advance.

Call 734-213-1393 to order tickets over the phone.

Free Showcase With Ameoba Kids and More - Belmont Bar - Thur Nov 9th

Free Showcase With Ameoba Kids and More
The Belmont Bar
10215 Joseph Campau
Hamtramck MI
(313) 871-1966

Creative Juicez - Artist Village - Sat Nov 10th 10pm-3am

I met Chazz Miller the other day who clued me into this Creative Juices event every Saturday

Chazz is involved with Blight Busters (MCB has posted a few events) and Artist Village Detroit.

Check them out if you get a chance....

The Creative Juices Show

Creative Juicez @ the Artist Village is a brand new flavor of Poetry, Art, Song and And Dance, where we the "Creative People" come and fellowship. Every Saturday @ 8PM we kick off an evening filled with positive words and positive energy. The place is filled every Saturday with the best musicians, poets, singers, artist, DJ's and fashion designers in the world. Trust me when I say we have people of all races all colors and many different faces. It's all about "LOVE"...there is no division. We have featured poets from across the nation performing in front of a packed house. The best part about Creative Juicez is that it is not just another poetry series it is a movement to fight the blight that is killing the spirit of our neighborhood. John George and Alicia Marion of Blight Busters, Chazz Miller of Public Art works, myself Stephen Sparrow O'Neal and a group of poets, artist, musicians, engineers and many others with a talent and skill have joined together to make this the hottest spot in the city and this is only the beginning. So, if you are someone looking for a place where you can dream and allow your Creative Juices to start flowing come on down enjoy yourself. Become apart of the movement and let's change the spirit of our great city!

We are located at 17340 Lahser near Grand River Detroit, Mi 48219.

Each Saturday 9PM till ?Donation ONLY$10 VIP Poets ONLY $5

To be a VIP you Must read 10 times

For more info call (313)532-4350 or (313)622-6172

Peace, -Sparrow

Draconian Detroit - The Ritz - Sat Nov 10th

An Eternal Evening W/Draconian
Saturday November 10th
The Ritz
24300 Hoover
Warren, MI
Doors @ 9pm
Show @ 11:30
18+ welcome
$8 at Door
$5 W/flyer

11/7/07

Questions CD Release - The Magic Stick - Sat Nov 10th

QUESTIONS CD Release for ’Karma Tsunami’
November, 10 2007
The Magic Stick

w/ Wildcatting, Mazinga, Los Minstrels Del Diablo

CRUD - TCs Speakeasy - Sat Nov 10th

CRUD
Saturday November 10th
TCs Speakeasy
207 W Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.483.4470

World Famous Wednesdays - OSLO - Wed Nov 7th

World Famous Wednesdays
OSLO
1456 Woodward Ave
Detroit
Wednesday November 7th

dj dez and guests

11/6/07

Vibe Slam Press Event - Tuesday November 6th

On-Site Live with MOTORCITYBLOG at The Fillmore Detroit for the Pontiac Vibe Premiere
The place is well dressed in deep purple - splashtick crimson - rotating lights
Cool trip hop blend on the steel - lots of "suits" around but they all have been pretty cool so far

Broke out with 2 Vibes - 2 rappers - 2 artists with blackboard painting silos

another hot pink chassis rap-trist busting out the muscle and hustle rhymes

The cars look really nice - 3 models on the stage - silver - red - slatish blue

"Refinement is the focus on these stunning cars" - updates in the audio

XM satellite radio-Monsoon 7 w/ 320 watts - MP3 and audio device hooks

Up to 32 MPG - Offering a base model - GT - All Wheel Drive

We have a video piece in the works but for now here are a few videos on You Tube

Premiere of 2008 Pontiac Vibe WEBCAST - Live MOTORCITYBLOG Coverage- The Fillmore - Tues Nov 6th 4pm

MOTORCITYBLOG has been asked to provide live "blogger" coverage of the motorcity premiere of the Pontiac Vibe at The Fillmore this Tuesday November 6th 4pm (tonight)

Click here for the live webcast at 3:45PM today

Check back here for links and video and pics and all the other good stuff later on tonight.

I heard Stacy Pullen will be spinning the tunes all night for the Pontiac Vibe Premiere.

Also on hand will be other motorcity artists - painters - free-form spoken word slingers.

STING - The Annual Scorpio Celebration - ESKO LOUNGE - Sat Nov 10th

STING - The Annual Scorpio Celebration

Esko Lounge

201 Michigan

Detroit, MI 48226

313-962-3000

Benefit for WHFR-FM 89.3 - New Place Lounge - Sat Nov 10th

Benefit for WHFR-FM 89.3 public radio at the New Place Lounge

Help support the student run radio station that rocks over at Henry Ford Community College

Featuring The Carl Caballero Band, Howard Glazer & the EL34s, and Lady T & Friends

New Place Lounge
22723 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI
313-277-3035.

Music begins at 9:30pm.
$5 donation at the door

The Motor City Kings - Memphis Smoke - Wed Nov 7th

The Motor City Kings

Wednesday November 7th

Memphis Smoke

100 S Main

Royal Oak, MI

248-543-4300

Electric Six - St Andrews Hall - Sat Nov 10th

Electric Six

Saturday November 10th

ANDREW'S HALL

431 East Congress St.

Detroit, MI, 48226

313-961-8137

The new record seems to have a lot of life in it so....go check them out at St Andrews this weekend - it should be a good show - and while your there say hello to "The Mayor"

15th Annual Native American Festival and Mini Pow Wow - Southfield Pavilion - Sat/Sun Nov 10th/11th

Native American Festival & Mini Pow Wow
Saturday November 10th 2007
The Southfield Pavilion
2600 Evergreen
Southfield MI
248-796-5000
Tickets - $7.50

Capture the Spirit!
Dancers in towering headdresses, elaborately beaded regalia, traditional teepees and fresh fry bread … Families are invited to take a step back in time and witness 19th century Native American customs.

Come enjoy hoop dancing, hear legendary stories of years ago, and become immersed in inspirational chanting at the 15th Annual Native American Festival and Mini Pow Wow.

Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

11/5/07

Xu Bing - Michigan Theatre - Thur Nov 8th 5:10pm

November 8, 2007

5:10 pm to 7:10 pm

Xu Bing
“Between Image and Text”
Working in a wide range of media, Xu Bing creates installations that question the viability of conveying meaning through language. Many of his works examine the disconnection between official and private uses of language, and the inevitability of mistranslation across cultures. He received a MacArthur Foundation “genius” award in 1999, presented to him for “originality, creativity, self-direction, and capacity to contribute importantly to society.”
Supported by the UM Museum of Art, and the UM Chinese Theme Year

ChinaNow: a contemporary exploration.

Thursday November 8 - 5:10 pm
Michigan Theater

603 E. Liberty

Haflife - The Ritz - Sun Oct 11th

Hot Club Detroit - Cadieux Cafe - Tues Nov 6th

The Hot Club Of Detroit

Tuesday November 6, 2007
9pm - 12am

Cadieux Cafe
4300 Cadieux
Detroit
48224

313.882.8560

11/4/07

FREE TICKETS!!! - Exotica Detroit 2 - Expo and Masquerade Ball - The Leland - Fri-Sun Nov 9th-11th

I have a few weekend passes for the first 2 readers who ask for them - click here
THESE TICKETS ARE GONE!

Exotica Expo II Detroit 2007
Leland Hotel
400 Bagley St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 962-2300 (hotel only)

EXOTICA II will take place November 9, 10, & 11, 2007!
EXOTICA is a convention made for the Erotic side of sex.
Daytime Live Performances, Workshops and Vendor Booths featuring everything from sexy lingerie to toys and lubricant... and the wildest and sexiest Parties at night.

Check the list of events

Get tickets

If you love Erotica, The Fetish Lifestyle, Alternative Sexuality, Counter Culture Lifestyle, or are even curious about it, you do not want to miss this exciting three day event in Detroit.

Make sure to check out Submissive Tales

FREE TICKETS - The Drones/Band of Horses - The Crofoot - Sat Nov 10th 8pm

I have 2 free tickets left for this show out at The Crofoot - you want em? click here There are still 1 pair of tickets left

Band of Horses

The Crofoot Ballroom

1 S Saginaw

Pontiac MI

w/The Drones

I was hanging out at The Vernors Room with Mert&750 and after knocking back a few the girls handed me a few tickets for this show to give away on the ol' anti-blog.

Thank The Vernors Girls for these freebies!

Both bands are pretty good but The Drones in particular have that tough to match aussie sound...they just rock!

So don't be a hardcase and go check em out - besides there is no footy playing on the tely.

WOMEN IN BLACK SILENT PROTEST VIGIL - Dearborn - Sat Nov 10th NOON

Women in Black Silent Protest Vigil

ALL EVENTS START ON SATURDAY AT NOON
Women, men, children--all welcome
Please wear black and march single file in silence

November 10 2007, E. Dearborn, corner of Warren and Schaefer in East Dearborn
December 8 2007, Birmingham, Shain Park W of Old Woodward

Women in Black-Detroit: We are women of varied ethnic and racial heritages who gather to oppose the use of violence and terror as a means to political ends.

Art For The Holidays - Detroit Artists Market - Fri Nov 9th

ART FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Friday November 9th - December 22nd

Detroit Artists Market

4719 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00am - 6:00pm
313.832.8540

Paintings, fabrics, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and more for unique artistic gifts

Metro Detroit Record Show - VFW Hall Roseville - Sun Nov 11th

Metro Detroit Record Show 2007

Sunday November 11th

VFW Hall
25671 Gratiot Ave.
Roseville MI 48066

Hours: 10 AM to 4 PM
Admission: $3.00

Lots and lots of vinyl - Rock - Jazz - Motown
CASH PRIZES!

THOUSANDS OF 45's, LP's, 78's, CD's, TAPES

NEW / USED MUSIC OF ALL TYPES

OLDIES TO CURRENT - 50's - 90's - ELVIS - BEATLES - KISS - MUSIC MEMORABILIA - SOUNDTRACKS - POSTERS - SHEET MUSIC - COLLECTABLE -OUT OF PRINT
DON'T MISS IT!

Information: (586) 759-5133 (Evenings)

I spoke with Al Campbell today about the show - He says next year MDRS will be celebrating its 25th Year and with the demise of the local record shops this show still remains one of the best ways for collectors to get together to support the hobby.

Tables are $40 (SOLD OUT) but there is another show in January 2008.

Stranded at the Corner and other Specials Events at The Detroit Historical Society - Tues/Sat Nov 6th/10th

Stranded at the Corner

Saturday & Sunday

November 10-11 / 1 p.m.

The Detroit Historical Museum

5401 Woodward Avenue

Detroit, Michigan 48202

313.833.1805

"Detroit Historical Museum“Stranded at the Corner” documents the story of Tiger Stadium and the fight to preserve it. The film chronicles the stadium, built as Navin Field in 1912 and renamed Briggs Stadium in 1938. It features interviews with former Tiger Willie Horton; local historians; business owners, such as Ray Formosa of neighboring Brooks Lumber; Bill Haase, former Tigers Chief Operating Officer; lawyers, and many others who fought to preserve baseball’s oldest ballpark. "

Keep an eye open on the events at the DHS over the coming weeks including the speaker series which includes discussions with David Clements, Michael Hauser and Michael Rodriguez.

Solid Blues - Macomb Center for the Performing Arts - Tues Nov 6th

Solid Blues
Mavis Staples, Charlie Musselwhite, North Mississippi Allstars and Joe Krown

Tuesday November 6th- 7pm

TICKETS: $55 pit, $45 gold circle, $40 house, $38 stu./sr. cit.

"Join us for an evening with some of the most prominent names in the field of Blues.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mavis Staples is a legendary lead singer best known for the immortal hit “I’ll Take You There.” Charlie Musselwhite is considered the world’s greatest living blues harmonica player. Brothers Luther (guitar & vocals) and Cody (drums & vocals) Dickinson and Chris Chew (bassist) comprise The North Mississippi Allstars. Joe Krown is hailed as one of the best New Orleans styled piano and organ players in the business."

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
44575 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038-1139
586.286.2141

Ticket Office: 586.286.2222

Manchester Orchestra - The Shelter - Mon Nov 5th

Manchester Orchestra
Monday November 5th 2007

THE SHELTER

431 East Congress St.

Detroit, MI, 48226

313-961-8137

w/Annuals

11/3/07

ZOMBIE NIGHT - In Zero Indie Movie Night @ Main Theatre - Tues Nov 6th

The popcorn line tends to get busy since switching to liquid brains spray so get there early

The Mitten Movie Project Presents ZOMBIE NIGHT

A night of local independent zombie films

Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 7 p.m.

Main Art Theatre

118 N. Main Street

Royal Oak, MI 48067

Presale Tickets $8

Door $10

Finding an excuse to throw a zombie party isn't hard to find these days but in this case not only do you get to BE A ZOMBIE and HANG OUT WITH ZOMBIES but you get to watch a bunch of independent short films ABOUT ZOMBIES!!! Plus the cool kats (ooops I mean other ZOMBIES) at The Mitten Movie Project will supply you fellow ZOMBIES with free brains to eat during the show. You can't beat that for a dollar! (or $10 for that matter!)

Here is the list of ZOMBIE SHORTS:

Mangurt Commercial [premiere] – Thought Collide Productions (01:51). Commercial for Mangurt -- yogurt for men. Absurdist comedy at its best. (No, this isn’t a zombie film, but this is its world premiere so enjoy!) Starring Clark Eagling, Howard Hertz, Bart Bealmear, Tiffanie Kilgast, Nicole LaDouceur, and Jeanne Joubin. Directed by Rob Gulley and written by Gary Burnaska.

Cold Dead Hands [trailer] – Bad-Mag Films (00:38) Six survivors find themselves trapped inside a state-wide quarantine perimeter and only their romantic entanglements, millions of reanimated corpses and the U.S. government stand between them and freedom.

Heaven’s Gate [trailer] – Biorhythm Productions (01:39)

InZer0 – Episode 7 (Zombie Edition) – Thought Collide Productions (04:31) Raimi (Sonja Ribicki) finds herself trapped in a creepy house full of zombies and is forced to slice her way out of trouble. This special cut includes only the zombie scenes from InZer0 Episode 7.

Buddy BeBop vs. The Living Dead [trailer] – Ream Enterprises (04:02) It’s 1958 and anytown USA is about to become anything but normal. The U.S. government has been conducting secret radioactive tests aimed at pioneering space flight, but high levels of radioactive material have leaked and turned the town into an army of zombies. Buddy Holly, playing a show at a local roller rink, must help the remaining survivors quell an onslaught by the living dead.

The Things That Ate Detroit – Directed by John Dunivant (06:52) While you may know John Dunivant for hosting the most raucous and wild Halloween party in Detroit – Theatre Bizarre – he also has a fondness for making zombie films. “The Things That Ate Detroit” is a 1950’s style slice of life film that showcases zombies after they’ve taken over the city and fallen back into their typical routines of daily life.

Office Outbreak [trailer] – Directed by Shawn Woodard (03:08) A worker who recently returns to work after being on a reality TV show begins infecting others with a highly contagious disease that sends the infected into a violent rage against the non-infected. For the safety of the outside world, the FBI declares a state of emergency and quarantines everyone inside the building. The people on the inside must survive the onslaught of the infected people until a vaccine is developed.

Zombie Walk Detroit Invades Royal Oak! [footage] – Filmed by Erik of the Zombie Reporting Center (05:23) On September 29, 2007, nearly 200 living dead swarmed the unsuspecting streets of Royal Oak, Michigan. Stunned spectators bore witness to the largest zombie walk in the state, thus far. Aspiring zombies (and victims) are encouraged to participate in upcoming walks. Get the gory details at ZombieWalkDetroit.com

Gay Zombie – Directed by Michael Simon (20:00) A sexually confused zombie goes on an adventure through West Hollywood where he makes friends and meets a special someone named Todd. His new buddies help him come to terms and try to assimilate him into normal life. Everything is peachy until his flesh eating appetite rears its ugly head. Will Miles be able to control himself? Will his bloody ways be too much for a boy to bear? Find out during this hilarious ride of undead love.

Sock Puppet Zombies Attack – Directed by Taryn Shick (05:00) Sock puppets Paul and Taryn are relaxing in their cabin in the woods -- until they are attacked by zombies!

Cuffed to Death – Directed by Mike Zawacki (05:55) Two escaped convicts must find a way out of their handcuffs while dodging crazed zombies.

The Dead Walk the Earth Yet They Live . . . And They Kill [trailer] – Directed by Mike Kinnunen (02:26) A 60’s style horror film pitting the good and bad of humanity against a zombie filled world turned upside down. Plus, something even more sinister lies in wait for those unfortunate enough to be alive.

Jesus Rises – Directed by Chris Brown (01:30) Filmed in classic grindhouse style, this is the story of Jesus risen from the dead – as a zombie.

Zombie Love – Directed by Yfke Van Berckelaer (37:00) The musical “Zombie Love” tells the story of Dante, a 200 year old zombie, who falls in love with Claudia, a mortal girl, after he saves her from an attack by two grave robbers. Thinking that a zombie could never win her love, he changes his flesh-eating ways in order to win the girl of his dreams. The closer Dante gets to his desired love, the harder he finds it to maintain the façade, especially when his zombie friends encourage him to eat a teenage girl they have captured. What Dante doesn’t know, however, is that Claudia is already in love with the zombie that saved her from the robbers and desperately tries to find him.

The Heart Eaters - ThePainted Lady - Sat Nov 3rd

The Heart Eaters

Saturday November 3rd

The Painted Lady

2930 Jacob St.

Hamtramck MI

18+ $5

w/The Griefs/The Birddogs

Doors 9 pm

11/2/07

EDGEWORLD - 601 Gallery - Fri Nov 2nd

Friday, Nov 2, 4pm to 10pm

STUDIO 601, Detroit

601 Washington

at Congress across from Cobo Hall

Art Opening for Jack Johnson, Carl Oxley III, Dennis Thom and Greg Frederick.

Admission: Free

Afterparty EON

Bittersweet CoffeeHouse

3921 Woodward, Detroit

one block south of Union Street and the Magic Stick

More of Jack Johnson on the walls with DJ ALexi spinning

Dancing encouraged. Mingling a must.

Doors $5 open at midnight and go til late.....

Sunday, November 4, 4pm til 7pm

STUDIO 601 Detroit

The Detroit Film Society presents a program of local documentary films featuring the work of Michael Pfaendtner director of Iwo Jima Diary, Tom Coulter, the co-producer for Iwo Jima Diary, Rob St. Mary, the writer and director for The Separation on State Street, and Paul Daniels, the director and cameraman for the South Pole documentary Living in the Shadow of the Moon-Dog. We plan on showing clips from each of these films.

If you liked Clint Eatwood's films on Iwo Jima you'll love Iwo Jima Diary

There will be a panel discussion by the filmmakers following the screening and plenty of opportunity to talk with them.

Doors $5

Printer X 7 - Opening Reception - Lawrence Street Gallery - Fri Nov 2nd 6pm

Printer X 7 - Opening Reception

Friday November 2nd

6pm - 9pm

Lawrence Street Gallery

22620 Woodward Avenue, Suite A
Ferndale, MI 48220
248-544-0394
lawrencestreetgallery@yahoo.com

Wednesday & Thursday, Noon - 5pm

Friday, Noon - 9pm

Saturday, Noon - 5pm

Exhibiting printmakers are: Carol Horvath of Orchard Lake, Laura Whitesides Host of Birmingham, Rosemary Lee of Brighton, Dave O’Bryan of Ferndale, Celeste Roe of Farmington, Judy St.John of Pontiac, and Margarida Vidal of Rochester Hills.

"Printer X 7” will feature monotypes, monoprints, collagraphs, and etchings that they have produced while working together in the studio setting.

These seven artists from varying backgrounds, found their way to the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and started printmaking together a few years ago. The BBAC’s print studio became the focal point for the group one day a week where these artists Plan their individual projects and encourage and suggest solutions and assist and learn from each other. The comraderie and and creativity is synergistic and they have investigated various forms of printmaking. They have exhibited widely, won awards, taught printmaking, worked in print shops, and juried shows.

XTREME GIRLS AUDITIONS & LAUNCH PARTY - The Magic Stick - Sat Nov 3rd

Casting for:Female Models for XTREME GIRLS DETROIT

The Magic Stick 4120 Woodward Detroit

Saturday November 3rd - 9pm

Join the Xtreme Girls as we launch our Detroit Chapter!!!

Bring headshots, comp cards and resumes

18+

$5 cover

MOTORCITY PUNK SHOWCASE - Magic Stick - Fri Nov 2nd

Vacant Lot Entertainment
November, 2 2007 at MOTOR CITY PUNK SHOWCASE 2
The Magic Stick Woodward Ave., Detroit
$12

MOTOR CITY PUNK SHOWCASE "2" -BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
FEATURING:

FLAT BROKE
THE HANDME DOWNS
STUPID CHILDREN WITH HAMMERS
DON’T ASK NO REGRETS
and many more!!!

Monkey Rampart 3rd Anniversary Show - Dreamland Theatre - Fri Nov 2nd

Monkey Rampant "Comedy, Monkey Style," is a sketch comedy show that specializes in parodies of popular culture, as seen through the lens of surrealism. The show consists of 24 original sketches, the order of which is determined by the audience. This diverse and talented troupe consists of a wide range of professional performers and writers.

Monkey Rampant is very proud to be ushering in its third year in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area, and especially pleased to be putting on its 200th sketch!

Friday November 2nd The show starts promptly at 9 pm.
Cover is $6
$5 for anyone who brings at least 3 non-perishable food items for SOS Community Services (http://www.soscs.org/)

Dreamland Theatre
Puppetry, Art & More
26 N. Washington St.
Ypsilanti ~ MI 48197
dreamlandtheater@gmail.com

11/1/07

Scored a cool jacket daddio - Mother Fletcher's - Ferndale

Mother Fletcher's Vintage Clothing and Accessories

234 West 9 Mile Rd.

Ferndale MI 48220

248-398-4816

Tuesday-Saturday / 12-8pm

Sunday-Monday / 12-5pm

I needed an old schooler jacket on the quick so me and Mr Knuckles went down to Mother Fletcher's to find one - Sure enough without a lot of work it jumped off the rack.

Plus - Joan hooked us up with a sweet ass discount to boot.

She said anyone who mentions MOTORCITYBLOG would get 50% off on any 1 item.

Some restrictions apply - like if they tell you to forget about it!

But otherwise - if you dont smell to bad and have most of your teeth - your good!

Check them out for your fashion additions.

Recent Works by Liz Lewis - Amsterdam Expresso Cafe - Fri Nov 2nd 7-9pm

Recent Works by Liz Lewis
Amstedam Expresso Cafe
4639 2nd. Avenue
Detroit, MI
Open Mon-Fri 7a-9p, Sat & Sun 9a-9p
(313) 887.1286

The Life and Death of Cardboard Birds - Majestic Cafe - NOVEMBER 2007

The Life and Death of Cardboard Birds (A Public Wake)

Emily Gustafson - Artist

Alicia Gbur - Photography

November 1st-30th

Majestic Cafe

4120 Woodward Ave

Detroit

313-833-9700

David Rovics - AJ's Cafe - Sat Nov 3rd 7pm

David Rovics

Saturday, November 3rd, 7 pm

AJ’s Cafe

240 W. 9 Mile Rd.

Ferndale, MI

$12.50 at the door

The Magical Music of Disney - Orchestra Hall - Thur-Sun Nov 1st-4th

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Max M. Fisher Music Center

3711 Woodward Avenue

Detroit, Michigan 48201

The Magical Music of Disney
Bring the whole family to a magical night of music from some of Disney's most beloved films. From "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", and "Pinocchio" to "Beauty and Beast", and "The Lion King", enjoy the songs you love.
November 01 - 04

Get Tickets Here

The Return of OSLO - Woodward Ave.

I was suprised to find that OSLO had opened back up last week as I bounced in last night.

Here is the weekend list of spinners - Eat before you go - the restaurant is not open yet.

Thursday Nov 1
REVIVE!
Terrance Parker and Special Guest

Friday Nov 2
In The Mind of Defiant
Defiant /wsg

Saturday Nov 3
INVERSION
Gadi Mizrahi :: Wolf+Lamb/Brooklyn
Eric Johnston :: Wolf+Lamb/Detroit
John Johr :: Paxahau/Detroit

all shows 10pm-2am 21+

Lower Woodward Historic District - The Detroit Historical Museum - Sat Nov 3rd 11am

Lower Woodward Historic District Tour

Saturday, November 3/11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thousands of Detroiters remember shopping at places like Lerner Shoes, Winkelman’s and Woolworth’s on lower Woodward. On this tour, you will go inside the district’s former retail spaces to see how developers are transforming them into downtown’s premier residences.

You’ll learn the story of each retailer and get to know the people who live there now.
In conjunction with Detroit Historical Society

Tickets here

The Detroit Historical Museum

5401 Woodward Avenue

Detroit, Michigan 48202

313.833.1805

Gleaners Community Food Bank - ONLINE - ANYTIME

I was reading about how Gleaners Community Food Bank food levels are at the lowest they have ever been and thought that a post to readers might get some donations in so GCFB could reach thier goal for Thanksgiving Day 2007. If you can help - click here to donate.

Empty Bowls Project to Benefit Gleaners

Sponsored by Deerfield Elementary School

A simple meal of soup and bread to remind all that there are people in our own community who are hungry.

Deerfield Elementary School

3600 Crooks Road

Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Friday, November 2, 2007

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Java Junket 2007 - Bikes! - Detroit Synergy - Sat Nov 3rd 9am

Java Junket 2007 - Bikes! powered by coffee beans Nov. 3rd @ 9am

"Join Detroit Bikes! for its 1st tour dedicated entirely to the unique morning fuel, coffee, on November 3rd @ 9am. Meet at the Original Home of Detroit Bikes!, Millennium Bell in Grand Circus Park (near the SW corner of Comerica Park), and enjoy the following cafes: Amsterdam Cafe (Midtown), Java Exchange (Techtown), Cafe 1923 (Hamtramck), Beans and Bytes (Midtown), and the Espresso Jazzy Cafe (Harmonie Park). In addition, "Junketeers" will make a stop at Rivard Plaza, to view the Detroit Bikes! brick on the riverfront promenade. The tour ends at the Bureau of Urban Living in Midtown, an excellent retail outfitter for a rugged urban explorer, or casual city dweller."

11/03/07 from 9am to 1:30pm

Millennium Bell, Grand Circus Park

Contact Tom with ???'s
pagete@gmail.com

Premiere of 2008 Pontiac Vibe WEBCAST - Live MOTORCITYBLOG Coverage- The Fillmore - Tues Nov 6th 4pm

I heard Stacy Pullen will be spinning the tunes all night for the Pontiac Vibe Premiere.
Also on hand will be other motorcity artists - painters - free-form spoken word slingers.

MOTORCITYBLOG has been asked to provide live "blogger" coverage of the motorcity premiere of the Pontiac Vibe at The Fillmore this tuesday November 6th 4pm

There is a live webcast and tons of local artists DJ's etc who will be on hand for the event.

Check back here for tons of links and video and pics and all the other good stuff soon afterwards.

SOLEMNIZATION - 555 Gallery - Fri Nov 2nd

11.02.07
SOLEMNIZATION wsg Nice + Lee Curtiss +sg
@ 555 Gallery

CPM presents: SOLEMNIZATION : A Face Melting Celebration for Scorpions, er Scorpios... featuring DJs: NICE [Force Inc / Feinwork - Paris]
LEE CURTISS [Dumb Unit / Wolf+Lamb - Detroit/Berlin]
GUYS ON DRUGS [CPM - Detroit]

Friday, November 02, 2007
11:00 PM - 4:00 AM
21+cover: $5.00 FREE BEER.

555 Gallery
4884 W. Grand River Ave
Corner of W. Warren
Detroit, MI 48208
313.894.4202