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1/2/08

MCB-VIDEO - Overheadspace @ The Painted Lady

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The Manginas - The Painted Lady - Fri Jan 12th

The Manginas
Friday January, 4 2008
The Painted Lady
Jacob Hamtramck
w/ Toxic Shock Syndrome and Tahquamenon Falls
Doors-9pm
FREE SHOW!!!

and dont forget Rock-n-Rummage will be at the show so go check em out!
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The Jesus Chainsaw Massacre - New Way Bar - Fri Jan 4th

The Jesus Chainsaw Massacre
Friday January 4th 2008
New Way Bar
23130 Woodward Ave.
Ferndale MI
w/circus Boy and Cetan clawson Revolution
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12/31/07

A Toast to Hazen S. Pingree


Ending the year off with a post to toast Hazen S. Pingree who was the Mayor of Detroit and Governor of Michigan back in the late 1800's.
From wiki:
"Pingree was elected mayor of Detroit in 1889 on a platform of exposing and ending corruption in city paving contracts, sewer contracts, and the school board. He soon turned to fighting privately owned utility monopolies. He challenged the electric and gas monopolies through municipally-owned competitors. His largest struggle, however, was with Tom L. Johnson, president of the Detroit City Railways, over lowering streetcar fares to three-cents. Pingree again attempted to create a competing municipally-owned company, but was barred from creating a railway by the Michigan Constitution.

During the depression of 1893, Pingree expanded the public welfare programs, initiated public works for the unemployed, built new schools, parks, and public baths. He gained national recognition through his "potato patch plan," a systematic use of vacant city land for gardens which would produce food for the city's poor. He was also an advocate of economist Henry George's single tax.

In 1896, Pingree was elected Governor of Michigan. After taking office on January 1, 1897, he intended to also fill the last year of his term as mayor of Detroit, which would have lasted until elections in November 1897. However, his right to hold the two offices simultaneously was contested, and after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled against him, Pingree resigned as mayor (see Catlin p. 628). During his four years in office, the direct election of U.S. senators was promoted; an eight-hour workday was endorsed; a regulated income tax was supported; and railroad taxation was advocated."
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Punk Fitness - The Belmont - Tues Jan 2008 NEW YEARS DAY!

Start out 2008 with a little excercise and of course Punk Pabst & PORN!

Punk Fitness at the Belmont on New Years Day!
The Belmont Bar
10215 Joseph Campau
Hamtramck MI
313-871-1966
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Thanks from MOTORCITYBLOG



Thanks and Happy 2008 from MOTORCITYBLOG

Big shout out to all who have offered up the all freebies (CD's - posters - tshirts- tickets/passes) we have given away on MOTORCITYBLOG and of course to the readers for taking them off our hands and supporting local bands and artists

Also to the handful of contributors and peeps that have donated thier time and talents to MCB

Tonight a reader is heading over to the CRUD/MUD show free thanks to Blender Magazine and the next giveaway is a copy of the killer Carnivora book thanks to CPOP Gallery...so keep you eyes out for that post soon.

We were voted The Worst Local Blog for 2007 and we worked hard for that.

Have a great 2008! Kirk and the crew from MCB
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The Ruiners - Lager House - Fri Jan 4th

The Ruiners
Friday January 4th 2008
The Lager House
Corktown MI

"TRIXI TURNER’S birthday BASH January 4th at THE LAGER HOUSE Booze, Bands and Burlesque. The Zistafones, The PB Army, and The Ruiners burlesque performances by SASSY, Fred Deadstare, and more! This will be a super fun night!!!!!"
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12/30/07

38th Annual Belle isle New Year's Eve Family Fun/Walk - Belle Isle - Mon Dec 31st 3:30pm



38th Annual Belle isle New Year's Eve Family Fun/Walk
Belle Isle
Monday December 31st
3:30pm

The one-mile Children's Run/Walk is one of the largest running events in Michigan, with a trophy to all finishers 12 years and younger.

Entry fee includes long-sleeve shirt, awards, food and beverage.

Race entry fees: $23 before Dec. 31, $25 day of race (adults)
$12 before Dec. 31, $15 day of race (children 12 and under)

Call Jeanne Bocci (313) 886-5560 for more information or download entry form
This has become a family tradition, attracting as many as 2,000 participants.

Fun Run / Walk Distances to include:
1 Mile RUN
1 Mile WALK
4 Mile RUN
4 Mile WALK
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DJ BUTTER New Years Celebration 2007 - Alvins - Mon Dec 31st

DJ BUTTER New Years Celebration 2007
Monday December 31st
Alvins Bar
5756 Cass Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
313-831-4577
18+
$10

Check out Crazy Noise Productions for more of DJ Butter and the crew
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Paul Green School of Rock Rochester Open House & Benefit Show - The Crofoot - Sun Dec 30th

Paul Green School of Rock Rochester Open House
December 30 12 noon - 5pm

The Paul Green School of Rock
415 Walnut Ave
Rochester, MI 48307

"Enrollment is open at the PAUL GREEN SCHOOL OF ROCK ROCHESTER, located at 415 Walnut Blvd., but the nationally renowned SCHOOL OF ROCK ALL-STARS will make it official with an all-ages benefit concert for the Children's Miracle Network charity on December 30 at the Crofoot in Pontiac, MI. This group of veteran and newly rising all-star students (ages 7-18) from Paul Green School of Rock branches nationwide play many of the top festivals and concert venues in the country, consistently bringing "the gift of rock" to capacity crowds of all ages with the greatest classic rock hits from Zeppelin to Zappa. The All-Stars concert will help cap what should be a bustling afternoon Open House at the PAUL GREEN SCHOOL OF ROCK ROCHESTER school from noon to 5 p.m. Open House 12:00 - 5:00 PM


The Paul Green School of Rock 415 Walnut Ave, Rochester, MI 48307

Grand Opening Benefit Concert featuring "The School of Rock All-Stars"

Date: Sunday, December 30th Time: 7 PM Tickets: $10 All Ages!


For Tickets go to http://www.ticketweb.com/ or contact rochester@schoolofrock.com


100% of net proceeds to the Children's Miracle Network
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12/29/07

Lizard - Frequency 54 - Paychecks Lounge - Sat Dec 29th

Frequency 54
w/ LIZARD
Saturday December 29th

Paychecks
2932 Caniff St
Hamtramck, Michigan
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Hermann's Bakery - Downtown Royal Oak


Hermann's Bakery
317 S Main St
248-541-3218
South of 3rd
Next time your in downtown Royal Oak make sure to step back in time by stepping into one of the finest bakeries around - Hermann's Bakery!
This family owned bakery is old school and they still make everything the old fashion way like back in the day. I spoke to Richard Hermann who filled me on a bit of the history behind this Royal Oak staple.
Richard's father George Hermann started working in the bakery owned by Gus Dondero in 1922
He then became an operating partner in 1929 and bought the business outright in 1942.
The bakery has been owned and operated by The Hermann's every since.
Richard also mentioned that his father help design a number of the neighborhood layouts in Royal Oak including the Pingree neighborhood which is just northeast of downtown RO.
Hermann's offers a rotating menu of 60 different breads - 30 various rolls - and dozens of other breakfast and baked goods that blow away anything you are going to get at the big name coffee and pastry shops around town.
Plus the staff at Hermann's are nicer than the pies they make fresh everyday single day.
With all the new restaurants and shops on the strip now Hermann's is easy to miss.
Stop in and pick up some bread, cookies or a pie - and tell em MOTORCITYBLOG sent you over to say hello!
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12/28/07

"Hot Cast" - Zeitgeist Gallery - SHOW ENDS Sat Dec 29th




"Hot Cast" is an exhibit that has been on my mind for about 4 years. This exhibit features 6 Foundry Rats, Robert Bielat, Sergio De Giusti, Todd Erickson, Mattew Hannah, Alvaro Jurado, and Norman Kobylarz.. This showwill represent a historic overview of work, plus totally new castings.I hope this exhibit brings on a new interest in metal casting and creates a new generation of foundry rats." - Alvaro Jurado


"Hot Cast"
2661 Michigan Avenue
Detroit MI (corktown)
313-965-9192

GALLERY HOURS:
Friday 5 - 8pm
Saturday 12 noon - 5pm
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Human Eye - BOHEMIAN NATIONAL HOME - Sat Dec 30th

Awesome Color & Human Eye
Saturday December 30th

BOHEMIAN NATIONAL HOME
3009 Tillman
Detroit, Michigan
1 blk N. of Michigan Ave between I-96 and Grand Blvd

Doors at 9 pm
$7
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FREE NYE Shows w/Child Bite - The POP PROJECT & Friendly Foes - Elbow Room -


FREE SHOW on NYE
Child Bite
Monday December 31st 2007
6 S. Washington
Ypsilanti MI
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THE 13TH ANNUAL SPIKE & MIKE'S SICK & TWISTED ANIMATION FESTIVAL

Woodward Ave in Ferndale

2 Shows each of the next 3 days
Fri/Sat/Sun December 28th/29th/30th
Early Show - Doors 7 p.m. - Film 8:00
Late Show - Doors 10 p.m. - Film 10:30
$8.00
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12/27/07

Lager House Weekend - Fri/sat/Mon Dec 28th/29th/31st





This is going to be a really good weekend to go to The Lager House in Corktown.
3 great nights of music for the long weekend - Wonder what is happening on Sunday?

Friday December 28th
The Suede Brothers w/ Charlie Don’t Surf & the Whiskey Rebellion

Saturday December 29th

New Years Eve - Monday December 31st
Howling Diablos w/ Philo-San New Years Eve Party!!


So pick your poison - Any one of these shows will be great!
Lager House NYE 2007 Weekend
1254 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
313-961-4668
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Deep Space Six - The Heidelberg A2 - Sat Dec 29th


Saturday December 29th 2007
The Heidelberg
215 N Main St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-663-7758
$5.00

Special 15th Anniversary Pre-New Year’s Show
Deep Space Six and Friends
A few songs from other projects/groups that have formed through out the years.
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Topher Crowder - Space 237 Toledo OH - Show ends Jan 5th


It has been a while since MCB has been down to visit ol' Toledo OH so we decided to check around a bit and see what is happening just south of the border this weekend.
Found out that Topher Crowder is showing along with a number of others at Space 237.

Before drinking yourself into oblivion to greet 2008 take a mini roadtrip down and check out the exhibit and the gallery.
237 N. Michigan Street
Toledo OH
(just 1 mile away from the Toledo Museum of Art)

Tues - Fri: 11-5 pm;
Sat: 12-4 pm
Free parking is available on the side of the building and admission is free.
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Great Lakes Invitational Hovkey at The Joe - Joe Louis Arena - Fri/Sat Dec 28th/29th

43rd Annual GLI - Great Lakes Invitational
Joe Louis Arena

December 28th
4:30pm - Providence vs. Michigan
8:00pm - Michigan State vs. Michigan Tech

December 29th
4:00pm - Third Place Game
7:30pm - Championship Game
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