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12/14/05

Pistons vs. Kings - Wednesday Dec 14th

Detroit Pistons host Sacramento Kings - Palace of Auburn Hills

"Have you ever been to Sacramento? It is worse than Detroit!"

12/8/05

DJ Deadcat - 2500 Club - Thursdays

2500 Club
2500 Park St. (Park/Henry)
Detroit
313-962-9077

Gypsy Strings - Goodnight Gracie - Thurs Dec 8th

Located in Washington Square Plaza
222. S. SHERMAN DRIVE
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
(248) 544-7490

5:00 p.m.-Close

http://www.gypsystrings.com/

12/7/05

Detroit Santarchy - Saturday December 17th

The 2004 Itinerary Was: $10-$20 for charity includes transport between locations

Addresses
8:00 PM The Lager House for registration and bus loading
8:45 PM Irish Gaelic League
9:30 PM LJ's
10:15 PM Harry's
11:00 PM The Comet Bar
11:45 PM The 2500 Club
12:30 PM Alvin's
Return to Lager House by 1:30 AM approximately... schedule/timing likely to vary.

Tracy Morgan - Dec 9-10 - The Magic Bag

12/9/2005 & 12/10/2005
2 shows per night!
from Saturday Night Live
TRACY MORGAN
$25.00
Early Show: Doors 7 p.m.
Late Show: Doors 10 p.m.

www.tracymorgan.net

REJECT RECORDS - Sat Dec 10th

REJECT RECORDS LIVE IN DETROIT ALL LIVE PA's: selector catalogue aneurysm system of adon deucalion evil old man davinci green 10 pm, BYOB donations appreciated, no one turned away $4+ donation gets you a free record 1551 winder #208, eastern market, detroit, mi

Hells Belles Girlie Review - Alvins Sat Dec 10th

Hells Belles Girlie Revue w/CRUD at Alvins

Alvin's
5756 Cass St.
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313 831-4577

Brian Setzer - State Theatre Friday Dec 9th

The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Extravaganza, Friday, Dec. 9. State Theatre 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-961-5450.

State Theatre Detroit
2115 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 961-5451

12/6/05

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS - FOX THEATRE

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR RETURNS!

Live at the Fox Theatre through December 24th

The tradition continues in Detroit, where the Radio City Christmas Spectacular celebrates its 9th year at the fabulous Fox Theatre. The 2005 edition returns to each city with a magical production including the legendary “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and the awe-inspiring “Living Nativity”, plus scenes such as the tap-infused “12 Days of Christmas”, where everyday brings a different kind of fun.

Niagra / Camillo Pardo - CPOP Gallery

Niagra showing through Dec 15th at CPOP

Niagra: THE SILVER OPIUM SERIES

Camillo Pardo: FOR THE PRICE OF FUEL

CPOP Gallery
4160 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
313 833-9901

Hours:
Tues-Thurs Noon till 7PM
Fri-Sat Noon till 8PM
Sunday 1PM till 5PM

12/3/05

Aeon Sux back in the day

Early reviews on the Aeon Flux movie are terrible but here is Charlize back in LAVA magazine

12/2/05

For 3 months I have been to busy for this blog (slingshot wedding, bachelor parties, showers, dinners, Italy, Greece, etccc...I am back!)

8/11/05

Detroit - Most Liberal City in America 2005

Detroit was found to be the most liberal city in America just ahead of Gary IN, Berkeley and Oakland CA

Michigan State Fair August 10th - 21st

8/10/05

Rock-n-Roll Riot New Way Bar Thursday August 11th

7/15/05

Concert of Colors - Chene Park July 15th - 17th

Concert of Colors Schedule:

Friday July 15th
Max Orchestra Hall
6:00- 6:45 pm Sounds of China and Beyond
7:15- 8:30 pm Natalie MacMaster
9:15- 10:30 pm Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits

The MAX Music Box
6:30- 7:30 pm Roots Vibration
8:00- 9:15 pm Nomo
9:45- 11:00 pm Bossa Cuca Nova

Saturday July 16th
Chene Park Main Stage
2:30- 3:15 pm California Guitar Trio
3:45- 4:45 pm Tinariwen
5:30- 6:45 pm Maxi Priest
7:45- 10:15 pm Cheb Khaled w/ Don Was & Friends

Chene Park Diversity Stage
2:00- 2:45 pm Oliver Mtukudzi Acoustic Quartet
3:15- 4:15 pm Catie Curtis
4:45- 6:00 pm Blackman & Arnold World Jazz Band
6:45- 8:00 pm The Dirtbombs
8:45- 10:15 pm Nadir

Chene Park Rythm Stage
2:30- 3:30 pm Aazhwaakwaa Drum
4:00- 5:00 pm Kennedy Neshamba African Percussion Workshop
5:30- 6:30 pm Sandip Burman & Friends
7:15- 8:30 pm Repercussions

Sunday July 17th
Chene Park Main Stage
2:30- 3:20 pm Funkadesi
4:00- 5:00 pm Daara J
5:30- 6:30 pm The Del McCoury Band
7:15- 8:30 pm Ozomatli
9:15- 10:30 pm The Neville Brothers

Chene Park Diversity Stage
1:45- 2:30 pm Eastern Winds
3:00- 4:00 pm Orquesta La Inspiracion
4:45- 5:45 pm Nathan & Zydeco ChaChas
6:30- 7:45 pm Larry Mc Cray
8:45- 10:15 pm Funkadesi

Chene Park Rythm Stage
2:15- 3:30 pm Aazhwaakwaa Drum
4:15- 5:30 pm Papa Yorri Hanne Drum & Dance Co.
6:00- 7:15 pm New Millenium Steel Band
7:15- 8:45 pm Rhythmic Adventures (Community Drum Circle)

7/12/05

MLB All-Star Game - Comerica Park July 12th

With the HomeRun Derby and FanFest - The 2005 All-Star Game will round out a great baseball tradition in Detroit for the 1st time since 1971.

Detroit Area Visitor Guide

7/6/05

Wild Summer Nights Concert Series - Detroit Zoo

Wild Summer Nights Concert Series starts tonight at The Detroit Zoo - Every Wednesday through August 31st from 6:30 - 8:00 Rain or Shine

Concert Schedule:
· July 6-Gemini (Children's)
· July 13-Straight Ahead (Jazz)
· July 20-The Mydols (Rock)
· July 27-Blackman & Arnold (Folk/Rock)
· August 3-Jimi Hocking (Blues/Swing Style)
· August 10-Jill Jack (Folk/Rock)
· August 17-Candy Band (Children's)
· August 24-Jody Raffoul (Acoustic Rock)
· August 31-James Coffey (Children's)

Stars and Stripes Forever - July 8th-9th

Exclusive at The Redford Theatre - Stars and Stripes Forever is the biography of Philip John Sousa - "The March King"

Friday July 8th @ 8pm / Saturday July 9th @ 2pm & 8pm

The Redford Theatre 17360 Lahser Rd. Detroit 313-537-2560

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