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A Sophisticated Circus, Roasted Marshmallows and More …

By Lynne Konstantin February 2012

QUIDAM
Fifty-two world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters, plus spectacular costumes, breathtaking artistry and a heartwarming story to boot, are everything you’d

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Blues and Love Are in the Air — Sports, Too

By Lynne Konstantin February 2012

BLUES FEST
Since its debut in 2001, when a group of volunteers got together to raise money for charity, what has become the Ferndale Metro Blues Festival, averaging more than

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Builder Constructs Five-Man Band

By Pamela A. Zinkosky February 2012

Foster Brooks band rocks to a different beat.

Drumming was hardly forefront in builder Scott Gittleman’s mind when he designed his Bloomfield Township home in 2006. But the

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Cuban Motor Crisis

By Ben Falik February 2012

In the early hours of 1959, Fidel Castro and Che Guevera overthrew the Cuban government. In 1960, the U.S. imposed an embargo on Cuba, expanding it in 1962. Months later, escalation

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Bar Fly | Comment

Six Cheeses … and 64 Martinis?

By Natalie Sugarman February 2012

Deciding could be difficult at Amici’s Pizza & Living Room.

Who ever said a restaurant/lounge that serves food on paper plates can’t be classy?
Amici’s Pizza & Living

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Time To Go

By Natalie Sugarman February 2012

Marissa Guzman: Joy Road album review.

Born and raised in Detroit, Marissa Guzman grew up immersed in music and art. Her late father, percussionist Eddie Guzman, was on the

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Here and Now | Comment

Feeling Romantic? Bestow One-of-a-Kind Jewels

By Lynne Konstantin February 2012

New local boutiques, businesses and brands you may not know — but should.

Diane Harris is awed by the fact that platinum or gold can be formed into a piece of jewelry that

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More Than My CV | Comment

The Secret Is in the STARs

By Allan Nahajewski February 2012

Learn to provide what interviewers are trained to find.

You’re on a job interview. You’re naturally a little nervous. Wouldn’t it be great to know exactly what’s on

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I Want Candy

By Suzanne Chessler February 2012

Madelaine Chocolate Co. offers treats for Valentine’s Day and every other day on the chocoholics’ calendar.

Kayla Jacobson Kaye knows exactly the kind of rose she prefers

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2012 — A Great Year to Buy Stocks

By Mark Phillips February 2012

On the horizon: The next great revolution in productivity.

Disclaimer …
I am not a stock market analyst, licensed broker, financial analyst nor financial planner. I do own

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Romantic Wines

By Harry Kirsbaum February 2012

All right. You’ve made special plans for Valentine’s Day. Your special someone is cooking a romantic dinner, and you want to show up with a bottle of wine that not only matches

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Destination: U.S.A.

By Lynne Konstantin February 2012

Four fantastic locales to hold your destination wedding — no passport required.

Whether your family is far-flung and you need a central meeting place, or you just want to

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Writers vs. Snow Tires

By Harry Kirsbaum February 2012

In today’s blog-happy world, is there a difference?

If you’re looking for a Valentine-themed “First Love” or “How I Caught VD on Valentine’s Day” column, you’ll

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Do the Hustle? Motor through Motortown? Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!

By Lynne Konstantin January 2012

LET’S GROOVE TONIGHT
Hustle on over to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, where instructor Thomasenia Johnson of Two Left Feet will have you working out

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Simple Food, Done Delicious

By Esther Allweiss Ingber January 2012

Chef Steve Allen, co-owner of Steve & Rocky’s in Novi, also answers to the name “Farmer Steve.” The city boy born and raised in Detroit owns around nine acres in the Hartland

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Bar Fly | Comment

Orchid in Full Bloom

By Natalie Sugarman January 2012

Looking for a new hot spot to dance the night away? Orchid can fill that desire and then some.
The new nightclub is owned by Nick Cerulli, who also owns Luna, a dance club located

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