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1/24/08

CARJACK - Pike Room Crofoot - Sat Jan 26th


CARJACK
Saturday January 26th 2008
PIKE ROOM - Crofoot Pontiac
1 South Saginaw, Pontiac, 48342

Carjack & Wildcatting, Ungdomskulen (from Norway)

Take a drive down DUI ALLEY and hook into the show of the month - buy tickets here!
sorry we had free tickets for this show but the interns stole them out of my desk...SOL!
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Fragmentation & Unity: The Art of Sari Khoury - Arab American National Museum - Thur Jan 31st

Fragmentation & Unity: The Art of Sari Khoury
Opening Reception Thursday January 21st

Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone (313) 582-AANM (2266)

More than two dozen abstract works, including an unseen final painting, by the internationally acclaimed artist and educator who left Jerusalem at age 17 and forged a life in the American Midwest.

Khoury (1941-1997) earned his MFA at Cranbrook Academy of Art and spent three decades in the Art Department at Central Michigan University. Also a prolific writer and speaker, Khoury’s words will share the gallery with his art works.

January 31-April 27, 2008 in the Main Floor Gallery.
Free with Museum admission.

The exhibition opens at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 31 with a public reception featuring complimentary food and drink.

Please RSVP to 313.582.0200 or fsaad@accesscommunity.org.

Following the reception, at 7:30 p.m., is the kickoff concert for the Winter-Spring Comerica Ford Global Thursdays world music concert series, featuring a performance by C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band.

Click HERE for more information and to buy tickets online.
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Hard Lessons - Record Time Ferndale - Fri Jan 25th 7:30pm




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Elmo Makes Music - Fox Theatre - Fri Jan 26th - Sun Feb 10th


Elmo Makes Music

The Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201

Friday, Jan. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 10.
Tickets for all 30 performances are on sale now

Check out the Performance Schedule!
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Detroit International Comedy Festival - The Magic Bag - Thur Jan 24th




Woodward Ave near 9mile rd
Ferndale, MI
2 Shows!
Early Show: Doors 7 pm
Late Show: Doors 10 pm

$10.00 Adv
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FREE TICKETS - Ra Ra Riot - Crofoot Pontiac - Mon Jan 28th


we have 4 free tickets to this show ready to roll by emailing motorcityblog@earthlink.net
GOOD LUCK !!!

THESE TICKETS ARE GONE TO 2 LUCKY READERS - HAVE FUN!

Ra Ra Riot
Monday January 28th 2008


1 south saginaw
pontiac michigan 48342

w/ The Virgins
$8
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1/23/08

MCB-VIDEO - EXPOSURE DETROIT January 2008 Exhibit

Check out the video from Exposure Detroit's most recent exhibit last Friday January 18th at The Bean & Leaf Cafe in Royal Oak - Click here to join the group!

Read the original post here

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Lenny Stoofy - The Belmont Bar - Fri Jan 25th 9pm


Lenny Stoofy
Friday January 25th
The Belmont Bar
10215 Joseph Campau
Hamtramck
Marco Polio & The New Vaccines
Flora & Fawna
Adum Bomb
18+
$5
9pm
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1/22/08

Los Minstrels del Diablo - the Belmont - Sat Jan 26th

Los Minstrels Del Diablo (LMDD)
Saturday January, 26 2008

The Belmont Bar
10215 Jos Campau
Hamtramck, Michigan 48201
$5 - $7 (drinkers get in cheap)
18+

A Mayonnaise Graveyard
The Chairmen
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Al and the Black Cats - The Elbow Room - Fri Jan 25th


Al and the Black Cats
Friday January 25th 2008
Elbow Room
6 S. Washington in beautiful downtown Ypsilanti, MI
734.483.6374


w/ detroit's own The Drinking Problem & 500 Miles to Memphis
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Syrant - ROMT MOTORCITY Music Wednesdays - Wed Jan 23rd

MOTORCITY Music Wednesdays at Royal Oak Music Theatre
Wednesday, January 23rd 2008
Wednesday Night Live!!!Featuring Metro Detroit's Best Local Talent
Krank Nine, G Elliot, Rusty Lunchbox and Syrant
Doors: 7pm, all ages welcome
Tickets: $7
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FREE TICKETS: The Chasers - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Sat Jan 26th


MCB got a hold of a pair of tix for this local reggae style group - if you want em drop us an email ASAP as these will go quick - email us at MOTORCITYBLOG@earthlink.net
THESE TICKETS ARE GONE!!!
The Chasers
Saturday January 26th 2008
318 W. 4th St. RO MI
248 399 2980

Doors: 7pm, All ages welcome
Tickets: $7 advance, $9 day of show
If you miss this show The Chasers are playing a few more shows in February

Feb 9 2008
10:00P
Cadieux Cafe
Detroit, Michigan

Feb 15 2008
10:00P
Pub 1281
Mount Clemens, Michigan
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MCB-VIDEO - Coltrane Motion Interview at Lager House

MOTORCITYBLOG caught up to the guys in Coltrane Motion at The Lager House this past friday night - we just missed their set but we cornered them outside for a few questions.
See where they are playing the rest of the month on the original post on MCB

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MCB-Video - Scrummage University - Lenny Stoofy

caught some quick video of lenny stoofy over at scrummage university friday january 18th

we were in and out since no beer was available but snagged some footage just the same

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1/21/08

Wood to your Mother Show - Russell Industrial Center - Sat Jan 26th 7pm


The Wood to Your Mother Show is in full effect and coming to the Motor City on Saturday, January, 26th at the Russell Industrial Center. The event will host over 50 paintings on wood, panel or board by 20 of the cities hottest up-in-coming artists.

The show will consist of the perfect blend of art, live music and beer.

Admission is $10 @ the door ( Beer included for those over 21 w/ valid I.D.)

Doors open at 7pm and the party doesn't stop until 2am.

So be sure to come to the Russell Industrial Center and get a glimpse of the future of the underground art and music scenes of Detroit.

For more information feel free to contact Derek Ecker by phone at 586.354.8937 or by e-mail at derekecker@yahoo.com.

There will be a raffle with prizes including original artwork, prints, Detroit Rocks t-shirts

Plus tickets + CD giveaway from MOTORCITYBLOG

Here is the list of artists in the show!

1.Derek Ecker
2.Don Kilpatrick
3.Gil Ashby
4.Jeff Nolan
5.Dave Swartz
6.Muideen Ogunmola
7. Tom Conrad
8.Amanda Rizatto
9.Kris Josel
10.Heather Hansma
11.Mike Burdick
12Michelle Oestman
13.Josh Bukenberger
14. Diana Skylacos
15.Kyle Young
16.Ryan Gitter
17.Mike Zabel
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FREE TICKETS: The Editors w/ Louis XIV & Hot Hot Heat - The Majestic - Sat Jan 26th

MOTORCITYBLOG has 2 free tickets to the show with Louis XIV - The Editors - Hot Hot Heat
Email us for your freebies (2 winners get 1 ticket each)

MCB will be onsite for a post sound check interview with the band and taking some killer photos during the show - check back for another post next week.

THESE TICKETS ARE GONE !!!!

The Editors w/ Louis XIV (listen here) & Hot Hot Heat
Saturday January 26th
Majestic Theatre
4240 Woodward Ave.
Detroit MI
313 833 9700
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The Hammies - Painted Lady - Sat Feb 2nd

THE HAMMIES: 1st Ever Hamtramck Music Awards
Saturday February 2nd - 8pm

The Painted Lady
2930 Jacob
Hamtramk MI
313.874.2991

Emcee Nick Pivot/
Performances by The Hentchmen & Polish Muslims

Don't forget to vote for your favorites - you still have time!
Here are the final 2 voting dates:
Monday, Jan 21 at Small's 8-12 (tonight)
Monday, Jan 28 at Painted Lady 8-12
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FREE TICKETS - Detroit Dirty Show 2008





THESE TICKETS ARE LONG GONE!!!

BERT'S WAREHOUSE THEATER
2727 Russell St. Detroit, MI 48207 (In Eastern Market)

February 8, Friday Evening "OPENING NIGHT"6:00pm - 2:00am 21 & Over
February 9, Saturday Evening 6:00pm - 2:00am 21 & Over
February 10, Sunday "DAYTIME" Only1:00pm - 6:00pm 18 & Over
February 14, Thursday "Valentine's Day "4:00pm - 12:00 midnight 18 & Over
February 16, Saturday Evening "Closing Night"6:00pm - 2:00am 18 & Over

NO CAMERAS OR VIDEO RECORDING DEVICES ALLOWEDLEAVE THEM AT HOME, THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN.
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Yemen Indie Short Films - Arab American National Museum - Thur Jan 24th 7pm


One Night, Two Rare Films, Just $3 at Arab Museum Thursday January 24th
Arab American National Museum Screens Groundbreaking Films From Yemen

Where else in town can you see two rare films on one night for just $3?
A special screening at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 24th at the Arab American National Museum features an award-winning short film by the first female director out of Yemen, Khadija Al-Salami; and the first-ever feature to be filmed in Yemen, made by director Bader Ben Hirsi.
Both films are in Arabic and English with English subtitles, making them accessible to all viewers. Click HERE to read more about the films – Stranger in Her Own City and New Day in Old Sana’a.

The Museum is located at 13624 Michigan Avenue, just west of Schaefer Road, in Dearborn. Free, ample, lighted parking is available in the municipal lot behind the Museum. Enter the lot by turning north from Michigan Avenue onto Neckel Street.
Call 313.582.2266 or visit http://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/ for further information.
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Annual Detroit MLK Day March - Downtown Detroit - Mon Jan 21st 12noon


Monday January 21st 2008
12:00pm to 4:30pm
Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Lucius Walker Jr., director of IFCO/Pastors for Peace.

Rally, followed by a march through downtown Detroit and post-rally with food and entertainment featuring Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit, the Rev. Robert Jones, Big "A" & Zhaoski, Invincible, Markeeta Moore.
23 E. Adams St.
just off Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI
(313) 965-5422
(313) 702-5558
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