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Expectation’s Magazine February 2015
Happy Valentine’s Day
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MADE TO EAT IN MICHIGAN IS BACK FOR SECOND HELPINGS FEB. 8
Event Featuring Locally Made, Small Batch, Artisanal Foods Returns to Leon & Lulu
Made to Eat in Michigan is back for second helpings at Leon & Lulu. An event where local food makers will sample and sell jams,
jellies, hoppin’ hot sauce, perfect pickles – basically anything baked or became to be right here – Made to Eat in Michigan will take
place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 8. The event is free and open to the public and will benefit Imerman Angels.
“We love discovering new talent and sharing it with our customers at Leon & Lulu and the rest of the world,” says Mary Liz Curtin,
co-owner of Leon & Lulu. “Our first Made to Eat in Michigan event held last August was a huge success for so many artisanal food
makers, so we decided to invite people back for second helpings.”
Come hungry and prepared to try some of the tastiest Michigan-made tidbits. Leon & Lulu has scoured the area for special, secret
gems. Here are just a handful of the couple dozen vendors that will be featured:
Cooper Street Cookies-Debra Foods- Gus and Grey -Imerman Cake Company -Joseph Wesley Black Tea
Maria's House Made Salsa & BBQ Sauce -Motown Soup -Royal Oak Roasters -Spanitz Brothers Sausage
The Brinery -The Twisted Pretzel LLC -Z's Dipping & Sauces
To apply to become a vendor at Made to Eat in Michigan, please visit: www.leonandlulu.com/charity-events/made-to-eat. Made to
Eat in Michigan supports Imerman Angels, which has a new chapter in Michigan. Please visit www.leonandlulu.com and Facebook at
www.facebook.com/leonandlulu for more information about Leon & Lulu.
About Leon & Lulu:
Leon & Lulu is a destination lifestyle store featuring an eclectic mix of upscale furniture, unforgettable gifts, and accessories in an
environment unlike any other. Located in the historic Ambassador Roller Rink in Clawson, Michigan, Leon & Lulu offers 15,000-square
feet of fabulous shopping, with a new 7,800-square feet expansion into the neighboring Old Clawson Theatre slated to open this
spring. Locally owned and family run, Leon & Lulu prides itself in providing a fun, welcoming atmosphere, serving hot coffee, cookies
and popcorn – often via roller skates – to visiting patrons. For more information, or to shop online, please visit www.leonandlulu.
com.
About Imerman Angels:
Imerman Angels carefully matches and individually pairs a person touched by cancer (a cancer fighter or survivor) with someone who
has fought and survived the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel). Cancer caregivers (spouses, parents, children and other family
and friends of fighters) also receive 1-on-1 connections with other caregivers and survivors. These 1-on-1 relationships inspire hope
and offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone who is uniquely familiar with the experience. The
service is absolutely free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in
the world.
Imerman Angels is a federally registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. To learn more, please visit www.imermanangels.org
or call 877-274-5529.
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FEBRUARY 1-28, 2015
NEW NON-PROFIT PLANS TO GROW YOUTH HOCKEY IN DETROIT AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITY
Strategy for $1.3 Million Capital Campaign to be Announced at Feb. 7 Ribbon-Cutting
Event
East Side Hockey Foundation (ESHF), a newly formed non-profit, has acquired the
Grosse Pointe Community Rink, naming it the East Side Hockey Foundation Ice Arena.
The East Side Hockey Foundation plans to renovate the venue, grow youth hockey in
Detroit, and help revitalize the surrounding community.
A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015, at the
arena where the Foundation will disclose details about its $1.3 million capital campaign
and unveil the new meeting room and pro shop.
The Board of Directors, including Brian Francis, Paul Fayad, Anne Ugval, Matt Brady,
Kier Mathieson, Greg Nehra, Sam Steinhebel, will host the event. Distinguished guests
will include Detroit Red Wings alumnus Kirk Maltby, Honorable Mayor Ted Kedzierski,
Village of Grosse Pointe Shores and Honorable Mayor James C. Farquhar, Jr., the City of
Grosse Pointe Farms.
“We are thrilled to formally announce the East Side Hockey Foundation,” says Brian
Francis, president of the board of directors. “Hockey provides players important life
skills that will assist them on and off the ice. We’ve been working with local neighborhoods to make hockey accessible and affordable for all children, regardless of the
income level of the family, and we’re ready to take this effort to the next level.”
To date, ESHF has provided equipment, subsidized ice-time, and has given scholarships
to local families in need. The organization donated 200 sets of equipment to children
ages 3-8 as part of its Learn to Play Hockey 8U program. ESHF reduced ice-time costs at
the arena up to 72 percent during the 2014/15 season, which represented a savings of
$95,000 for local families.
The organization also hosts Try Hockey for Free days at the arena, which gives local kids the chance to step on the ice and experience the thrill of hockey at no cost. The next Try Hockey for Free
day will be held at 11:30 a.m. February 21, 2015.
“We are proud of our accomplishments to date and enthusiastic about the leadership gifts that have been provided to help launch the Foundation,” says Paul Fayad, secretary of the board of
directors. “But we still need support for the capital campaign, which will enable us to realize our goals.”
Part of the funds raised in the capital campaign will be used to renovate the facility starting this June. Phase one of the ESHF Ice Arena renovation is designed to improve and update the arena
based on a professional assessment of the arena and its mechanics.
For more information, please visit www.ESHFoundation.com. Tax-deductible donations can be made by visiting the website, or by mailing a check payable to East Side Hockey Foundation to:
26333 Jefferson, Suite 102, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081. Naming opportunities are also available.
About East Side Hockey Foundation
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the East Side Hockey Foundation (ESHF) is dedicated to the growth of youth hockey on the east side of metropolitan Detroit. ESHF continues the long
tradition of recreational hockey with quality coaching, subsidized equipment and ice time and up-to-date facilities while providing low cost opportunities to youth. Through hockey, ESHF provides players important life lessons that will assist them on and off the ice including good sportsmanship, citizenship and physical welfare. For additional information regarding the East Side
Hockey Foundation, please visit ESHFoundation.com.
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ANYTHING GOES
ALL ABOARD for this saucy and splendid production of ANYTHING GOES,
winner of three 2011 Tony® Awardsincluding Best Musical Revival and
Choreography!Peppering this Cole
Porter first-class comedy are some
ofmusical theater’s most memorable
standards, including“I Get a Kick
out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and of
course,“Anything Goes.” Don’t miss what the AP hails as, “SoDELIGHTFUL, So DELICIOUS, So DE-LOVELY!”
Cost: 25.00 to 69.00
Artist Reception Ceramics
by Guy Adamec
Presented by Kettering University
Categories: Performing Arts
February 6, 2015
This event repeats on various days: Feb 13, Feb 14, Feb 14
SISTER ACT
SISTER ACT is Broadway’s feelamazing musical comedy smash!
The New York
Post calls it “RIDICULOUSLY FUN,”
and audiences are jumping to their
feet
in total agreement! Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar® winner ALAN
MENKEN (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors),
SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes
a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place
anyone would think to look—a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother
Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly
rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship,
SISTER ACT is reason to REJOICE!
Cost: 34.00 to 69.00
Artist Reception - Ceramics by Guy
Adamec
Artist Reception
Cool Clay
Ceramics by Guy Adamec, the reception will include remarks form
the artist along with appetizers
12: noon to 2:00 pm at the Humanities Art Center
Kettering University, Humanities
Art Center
1700 W. University Ave
Flint, MI 48503
Find your INNER ARTIST!
Join an Art Workshop today!
Register online at: www.slpr.net
The Lakes Area Arts Council (LAAC) is looking for additional local arts groups and
clubs that we can help promote through
our website and monthly newsletters.
Do you know of a woodworking, writing,
clay, performance, glass, string quartet or
other arts group not listed on the LAAC
website?
Please send info on new groups to:
[email protected]. Please include the name of group, website (if there
is one), name, phone number and email address of contact person.
The LAAC website is:
http://LakesAreaArtsCouncil.org
CELEBRATED INTERIOR DESIGNER JAMIE DRAKE TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE AT SCOTT SHUPTRINE INTERIORS IN ROYAL OAK
Drake Will Meet with Local Designers and Fans Feb. 25 to Discuss His New Furniture Collection for Theodore Alexander, Now Available at Scott’s
Scott Shuptrine Interiors welcomes internationally acclaimed designer Jamie Drake to its Royal Oak gallery from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Drake
will introduce the exclusive, licensed furniture collection he created for high-end manufacturer Theodore Alexander, now available at Scott Shuptrine Interiors. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment and a presentation by Drake at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to architects, interior designers and home enthusiasts.
Scott Shuptrine Interiors will celebrate Drake’s appearance at all locations – including Grand Rapids, Novi, Royal Oak and Petoskey – by offering 35-percent
off Drake’s furnishings that day.
Author of some of this country's most glamorous spaces, New York-based designer Jamie Drake believes the best décor expresses personality and place. Renowned for his exuberant color sense, his eye for the
unique and telling detail, his practical approach to planning, and his equal facility in traditional and modern styles, Drake creates inviting, delightful, and resolutely livable environments.
Fascinated by color and design from an early age, as a high school student Drake worked for one of the New York metropolitan area's leading contract design firms. While at Parson's, he interned in Angelo
Donghia's office. He launched his namesake, multi-discipline firm, Drake Design Associates, immediately after graduation. In the thirty-plus years since, he has completed countless interiors for an impressive
roster of clients. Notable residences include a Los Angeles showplace for Madonna, apartments in the Dakota and other historic New York landmark buildings, and multiple projects for his longtime client,
former New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, including the renovation of Gracie Mansion, the Mayor's ceremonial residence, and various rooms at City Hall.
Nothing if not prolific, Drake has recently collaborated with Theodore Alexander for a furniture line that debuted at the 2014 April High Point Market.
Widely published, Drake's projects have enlivened the pages of Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, French Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, as well as The New York Times, British House & Garden, Hotel
Design, HospitalityDesign, Veranda and Interior Design. Known for his quick wit, Drake has appeared on dozens of national home and décor shows.
Meet Drake, learn more about his furniture collection and enjoy refreshments and entertainment at Scott Shuptrine Interiors in Royal Oak on Feb. 25 by registering at www.scottshuptrine.eventbrite.com.
For more information on Jamie Drake’s new collection, please watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPK5OUktp68.
For more information about Scott Shuptrine Interiors, please visit www.scottshuptrine.com, or like Scott Shuptrine Interiors on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SSILuxury.
ABOUT SCOTT SHUPTRINE INTERIORS
Scott Shuptrine Interiors makes luxury designs accessible for today’s décor enthusiasts providing trend-setting themes to partner with contemporary, traditional, eclectic and transitional interiors. Find
world-renowned designer lines, custom furnishings and accessories at Scott Shuptrine Interiors, including Bernhardt Interiors, Century Furniture, Ralph Lauren, Theodore Alexander, Curate, Massoud and
many more. Scott Shuptrine Interiors is proud to be the exclusive source in Michigan for dozens of luxury brands. Learn more at www.scottshuptrine.com.
GO COMEDY! PRESENTS ROBOCOP! THE MUSICAL
AT THE CITY THEATRE, FEBRUARY 19-MARCH 1
Go Comedy! Improv Theater presents one of its most successful shows, ROBOCOP! The Musical at the City Theatre from
Thursday, February 19 through Sunday, March 1.
GARTH BROOKS IS
COMING TO JOE LOUIS
ARENA FOR THE EVENT
OF ALL EVENTS
Tickets ($29.50) go on sale Friday, November 21 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, The
Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy (without service charge) at all Ticketmaster
locations and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For additional information, call (313)
471-6611. Groups of 8 or more receive discounts on select shows by calling 313-471-3099.
FEBRUARY 27 & 28,
2015
ROBOCOP! The Musical first debuted at Go Comedy! in June of 2010 when it was titled RoGoCop! The Musical. Following
the show's initial engagement, Go Comedy! began planning for the show's return, improving on the original production.
In order to do that, Go Comedy! joined forces with the non-profit GrooveBox Studios to launch a fundraiser campaign on
Kickstarter.com. Seeking to raise $5,000, the 3-week online campaign successfully raised more than $6,000 from over
100 donors.
America’s most powerful concert force,
Garth Brooks, has announced an electrifying return to Michigan for his
first appearance on The World Tour at Joe Louis Arena at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28.
ROBOCOP! The Musical is a live, musical parody of the iconic film, RoboCop and an original production with book by
Sean May (Eastpointe) and music by May and Ryan Parmenter (Plymouth). ROBOCOP! The Musical is a fun, hilarious,
re-imagining of the tale of a robotic police officer who protects a futuristic Detroit from crime. Featuring such songs as
"Armchair Nightmare," "I Don't Know (How To Love A Robot)" and "It's Not Easy Being Gay When You're a Gangster”. For
more information visit www.gocomedy.net.
Performance Schedule:
Thursday, February 19 8 p.m.
Friday, February 20
8 p.m.
Saturday, February 21 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 22
6 p.m.
Thursday, February 26 8 p.m.
Friday, February 27
8 p.m.
Saturday, February 28 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 1
6 p.m.
Go Comedy! Contact
PJ Jacokes
248-327-0575
[email protected]
About Go Comedy! Improv Theater
Go Comedy! Improv Theater is located at 261 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, MI 48220 and offers the finest in improv
and sketch comedy, Go U! The Improv Academy training center, road shows, classes and workshops for private parties,
corporations and schools. For more information, call (248) 327-0575; visit www.gocomedy.net or e-mail Pj Jacokes at
[email protected].
Sponsored by GhostTunes, Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood will also mark Garth’s first time in Detroit in more than 18 years.
Tickets at $66 ($57 plus $3 CTSF plus $6 service charge) go on sale Friday, December 19 at 10 a.m. sharp and can only be purchased at ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster.com/garthbrooks or by phone at 800-7453000 or Ticketmaster Express at 866-448-7849.
Please note, there is an eight ticket limit per customer and there are
will not be any sales at the venue box office or Ticketmaster outlets
Friday, December 19. Select seats will be protected with paperless delivery.
Fans are encouraged to visit ticketmaster.com/garthbrooks now to register; if you do not currently have an account, for a quicker purchasing
experience.
http://www.umma.umich.edu
Exhibitions
Suspended Moments: Photographs from the David S. Rosen Collection
Now–February 15, 2015
Each of the works in Suspended Moments: Photographs from the David S. Rosen Collection offer insights
into an interior world—featuring photographs of children at various stages, particularly those difficult
years that chart the transition from childhood to adulthood. Most of the selected images are very closely
related to the research interests of the collector, Dr. David S. Rosen, who was a physician on the staff of
the University of Michigan Medical School, and a pediatrician with a specialization in adolescent medicine. The exhibition features the works of photographers known for their images of childhood, such as
Sally Mann, Dawoud Bey, and Helen Levitt, and also includes photographs taken by Dr. Rosen himself.
Other images on view examine the doctor’s vision as a collector, in works by noted landscape and still life
photographers such as Ansel Adams, Michael Kenna, Howard Bond, and Billie Mercer. Suspended Moments features 26 of more than 150 photographic works that were added to UMMA’s collection through
Dr. Rosen’s bequest in 2013.
Lead support for this exhibition is provided by the University of Michigan Health System.
Sally Mann, Untitled (Julie, John and the Dollhouse, from At
Twelve: Portraits of Young Women, 1984, Platinum-palladium
print, UMMA, Gift from the Collection of David S. Rosen MD,
MPH, 2013/2.159
Medicinal Plants and Gardens: Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum
Now–May 3, 2015
This exhibition celebrates the upcoming 2015 opening of the new Medicinal Garden at the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens. The earliest botanical garden at the University was a pharmaceutical garden established in 1897 just off the Diag, at the heart of Central Campus. The new garden, developed in partnership with the College of Pharmacy and Medical School faculty, will continue that legacy,
aiming to explore the botanical origins of historical and current medicines, and to promote a better understanding of the profound relationship between plants and human health.
Preceding the garden’s opening, this exhibition at UMMA will feature rarely seen archival plant specimens, deposited by pharmaceutical companies at the University Herbarium, along with newer herbarium specimens that reveal the captivating forms of these medicinal plants.
These dried and pressed plant specimens will be accompanied by the presentation of the few remaining historic images of the original pharmaceutical garden, as well as a drawing of the layout of new garden at Matthaei, which is uniquely organized according to the systems of the
human body that these medicinal plants are used to treat
This exhibition is part of the U-M Collections Collaborations series, co-organized by and presented at UMMA and designed to showcase the
renowned and diverse collections at the University of Michigan. The U-M Collections Collaborations series is generously supported by the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
www.olympiaentertainment.com
FEBRUARY
4-8
Wed.-Sun.
CT
SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody, $37.50 and $42.50.
Performance Schedule:
Wednesday, February 4
8 p.m.
Thursday, February 5
8 p.m.
Friday, February 6
8 p.m.
Saturday, February 7
5 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 8
3 p.m.
11
Wednesday
15
Sunday
and $53.
15
20-28
22
SB
An Evening with the Whispers, 8 p.m., $41 and $43.
Goodwill Rock for Jobs with Rick Springfield, 7:30 p.m., $43, $48
Sunday
JLA
Chris Brown & Trey Songz “Between The Sheets Tour” wsg Tyga,
7:30 p.m., $59.75, $89.75 and $125.75.
19-Mar. 1
20
$45
SB
CT
ROBOCOP! The Musical, $29.50. Discounts available for groups 8+.
Performance Schedule:
Thursday, February 19
8 p.m.
Friday, February 20
8 p.m.
Saturday, February 21
8 p.m.
Sunday, February 22
6 p.m.
Thursday, February 26
8 p.m.
Friday, February 27
8 p.m.
Saturday, February 28
5 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 1
6 p.m.
Friday
FOX
Elvis Lives locally presented by AT&T, 7:30 p.m., $29.50, $39.50,
and $55. Discounts available for groups 8+.
Fri.-Sat.
JLA
Garth Brooks “World Tour” with Trisha Yearwood, $66.
Performance Schedule:
Friday, February 20
7 p.m.
Saturday, February 21
7 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
Friday, February 27
7 p.m.
Saturday, February 28
7 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
Sunday
SB
Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles, 7:30 p.m.,
$27, $30 and $38.
MARCH
1
Sunday
JLA
Charlie Wilson “Forever Charlie Tour” wsg KEM and Joe, 7 p.m.,
$58 and $68.
CHRIS BROWN, TREY SONGZ ANNOUNCE “BETWEEN THE SHEETS TOUR”
FEATURING JOE LOUIS ARENA SHOW FEBRUARY 15, 2015
Multi-platinum selling artists Chris Brown and Trey Songz announce their upcoming “Between The Sheets Tour” kicking off in 2015. The tour was announced today at the House of Blues on Sunset Boulevard in front of a packed house
of fans and people worldwide via a live stream who were treated to a special performance by the two mega-stars.
Produced and promoted exclusively by Live Nation, the “Between The Sheets Tour” will take the two entertainment
heavyweights to 25 cities across North America including a performance at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena on Sunday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tyga will be a special guest on the tour.
Tickets ($59.75, $89.75 and $125.75) go on sale Monday, November 17 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, LiveNation.com, The Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices, Hockeytown Authentics in
Troy (without service charge) at all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com. To charge tickets by phone, call (800)
745-3000. For additional information, call (313) 471-6611.
A Citi® cardmember pre-sale begins Wednesday, November 12 through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Chris Brown recently made his sixth #1 album entry on the Billboard R&B/
Hip-Hop chart with his latest release X (RCAS Records). The album also debuted at #2 on Billboard's Top Albums chart,
marking his sixth album debut within the Top Ten. X sold over 140,000 units in its first week while Spotify streams of
the album continue to rise. With his incredible national television debut performance of the album’s title track on The
Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and recent much-buzzed about performance of “New Flame” with Usher at the iHeart
Music Festival, combined with the ongoing chart-topping success of “Loyal,” there’s no question why the talented Chris
remains a mainstay at top of the charts.
His latest album, Trigga, debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart and is the sixth studio album by the
Grammy-nominated entertainer/artist known as Trey Songz. The album was released on July 1, 2014, by Songbook and
Atlantic Records. Following the release of his fifth studio album Chapter V (2012), which also debuted #1, Songz made
his acting debut in Texas Chainsaw 3D and Baggage Claim in (2013). The same year Songz began work on his sixth
studio album collaborating with artists including Nicki Minaj, Mila J, Ty Dolla $ign, Justin Bieber, and Juicy J.
Big Sound. Up Close.
In this intimate setting, up to 2,400 fans can get close to their favorite entertainers,
creating the most intense concert experience possible for fans and artists alike.
An Evening with The Whispers
MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to welcome back, “An Evening with The Whispers” at
Sound Board on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 8 p.m.
The Whispers, one of R&B music’s most beloved and consistently popular vocal groups,
produced a string of hits over four decades and emerged as the leading romantic singers of their generation. The group has achieved seven Gold Albums and two Platinum
Albums. They have also received the 2005 Regional Grammy Governors Award and a
2002 NAACP Image Award. In 2003 The Whispers were inducted into The Vocal Group
Hall of Fame.
Ticket Information
Visit www.SoundBoardDetroit.com for more information about tickets, hotel packages,
and Sound Board. Get in touch with us at 866-STAY-MCC or info@soundboarddetroit.
com.
Event Times Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 8:00 PM Add to cal
Rick Springfield
Goodwill Rock for Jobs concert
MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to welcome the Goodwill Rock for Jobs concert with Rick Springfield at Sound Board on Sunday, February
15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Proceeds from the concert will help fund Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit’s mission to put Metro Detroiters back to work through job
training and placement programs.
Musician, songwriter, and actor Rick Springfield is probably most famous for his 1981 Grammy Award-winning #1 single "Jessie's Girl," a
landmark of 1980’s pop-rock that helped establish the emerging music video age. His 1983 album went platinum on the strength of hits
"Human Touch," "Souls," and "Affair of the Heart." That same year Springfield won the American Music Award for "Favorite Pop/Rock Male
Artist." Springfield is also known for his role as Dr. Noah Drake on the daytime drama General Hospital. In 2010, Springfield published his
autobiography, Late, Late at Night: A Memoir that reached No. 13 on the New York Times Best Sellers List.
Ticket Information
Visit www.SoundBoardDetroit.com for more information about tickets, hotel packages, and Sound Board. Get in touch with us at
866-STAY-MCC or [email protected]. Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend this performance.
Event Times Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 7:30 PM
Strong Sunday Pushes Show Over 800,000 for Successful Finish
The 2015 NAIAS finished strong Sunday after a brilliant two-week celebration of the world’s love affair with the automobile. Sunday’s gate
of 102,928 brings total ticketed attendance to 808,775, edging out last
year’s total of 803,451.
“For two weeks, we’ve seen the confidence and felt the commitment that
auto manufacturers have placed in our show, and in our city,” 2015 NAIAS
Chairman Scott LaRiche he said. “They unveiled unbelievable products
in dramatic fashion; they built beautiful new, interactive displays; and
dozens of amazing digital screens created a sensory extravaganza. And
for the last eight days, during the public show, people have smiled from
ear-to-ear from the moment they arrived. Now that’s confidence.”
NAIAS Executive Director Rod Alberts said the show continues to play a
major role in automakers' global product launch strategies.
"We continue to work hard to maintain the confidence, trust and partnerships with the global automakers,” said Alberts. “We support the
promise of the original NAIAS organizing committee which, 26 years ago,
said: 'you bring the cars; we'll bring the media.' I think it's safe to say, we
kept our promise."
The World's Love Affair with the Automobile
Press Preview:
5,025 journalists from 60 countries and 40 U.S. states
55 vehicle introductions: 49 worldwide; six North American
Seven concept cars
Industry Preview:
35,551 people attended from 2,001 companies and 25 countries
Charity Preview:
15,350 people helped raise $5.3 million for children’s charities
More than $100 million raised since 1976 when Charity Preview was established by the Detroit
Auto Dealers Association
Steve Miller Band performed on Cobo Center’s Atrium stage
Studio 25:
2,500 people attended Detroit’s biggest afterglow party in Cobo Center’s Grand Riverview
Ballroom
Highlights -studio 25
Total Ticketed Attendance:
808,775 (incl. Industry Preview, Charity Preview and Public Show)
Highlights -public Total Economic Impact of NAIAS 2015: $400 million (per economist David
Sowerby)
HOSPICE CARE OF MICHIGAN WINS TAPPER’S NEW CHARITABLE EFFORT, JEWELRY STARS GIVE BACK
Public Vote Decided Top Recipient Among 11 Local Charities
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI (January 27, 2015) – Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry is pleased to announce Hospice Care
of Michigan will receive an additional $2,500 donation for winning the popular vote in its new campaign, Jewelry
Stars Give Back. Jewelry Stars Give Back is a charitable giving program that recognizes a glittering group of metro
Detroiters and their favorite charitable organizations. The 2014 contest concluded Dec. 31, 2014.
Known for their trendsetting fashion and jewelry choices and their outstanding community support, 12 local
style icons and their charity of choice were featured in the holiday issue of Tapper’s Accent magazine, which was
distributed to tens of thousands of homes and promoted citywide.
The organization that collected the most votes at the conclusion of the program was Hospice Care of Michigan,
which was selected by Jewelry Star Edward Eickhoff, Vice President of Development/Redevelopment, Ramco Gershenson, Inc. Eickhoff chose Hospice of Michigan (HOM) that, since 1980, has been providing seriously ill patients
and their families love and support when needed most.
“We asked each Jewelry Star to name a charity near and dear to his or her heart and were really touched to have a
part in connecting these special people with their favorite organizations,” says Ann Duke, marketing director for
Tapper’s. “Congratulations to Edward and Hospice Care of Michigan – everyone wins in this effort for their hard
work raising additional awareness and funds for these organizations throughout the holiday season.”
Tapper’s donated funds to each charity, but let the public decide which charity would receive the extra gift by
voting for their favorite organization at Tapper’s stores, or online at www.tappers.com. The cumulative donation
was $20,000.
For more information on Hospice Care of Michigan, please visit www.hom.org or call 313-578-6265 for more information. Take a moment to find out why Eickhoff chose this cause here: http://vimeo.com/111004003.
To find out more about Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry in Novi, Troy and West Bloomfield, visit www.tappers.
com, or call 248.932.7700. Follow Tapper’s on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TappersJewelry, or Twitter at @
TappersJewelry.
Happy Valentine’s Day
Tapper's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry offers an exquisite selection of engagement rings, spectacular designer jewelry, and luxury timepieces. Tapper’s provides a luxury shopping experience with unparalleled customer service
at each of its three metro-area locations in Novi, Troy and West Bloomfield. A multi-generation family-owned
business, Tapper’s has been helping its customers Mark the Moment™ for more than 37 years. Visit Tapper’s online
at www.tappers.com.
Feb 3 , 2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Pistons vs. Heat
Feb 6 , 2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Pistons vs. Nuggets
Feb 8 , 2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Pistons vs. Timberwolves
Feb 11 , 2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Pistons vs. Spurs
Feb 15 , 2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Barry Manilow
ONE LAST TIME! Tour with Dave Koz
Feb 20 , 2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Pistons vs. Bulls
Feb 21 , 2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Winter Jam 2015 Tour Spectacular
Featuring Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli
and more
Feb 22 , 2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Pistons vs. Wizards
Feb 24 , 2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Pistons vs. Cavaliers
Feb 27 , 2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Pistons vs. Knicks
Barry Manilow
ONE LAST TIME! Tour with Dave
Koz
Feb 15 , 2015 The Palace of
Auburn Hills
Barry Manilow is going to “hit
the road” and perform concerts
across North America ONE LAST
TIME! The music legend brings his
multiple-city ONE LAST TIME! Tour with special guest Dave Koz to The Palace of Auburn Hills on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets at $149.75, $99.75, $79.75 and $19.75 reserved are on sale now at Palacenet.com, The Palace Ticket Store and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets may be also
charged by phone to American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard by calling 800.745.3000.
With his band of 13 musicians and singers, Manilow said, “We’re having a great time putting the show together. We hope to take everyone on an emotional roller coaster. I
can’t wait to see everyone dancing in the aisles.”
After performing more than 400 concerts at the Las Vegas Hilton and Paris Las Vegas from 2005 through 2011, Manilow has limited his concert appearances. The ONE LAST
TIME! Tour is a major undertaking and as Manilow said, “is my way of thanking everyone for their years of support…one last time!”
The GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning musician’s career skyrocketed to superstardom when his mega hit song, “Mandy,” topped the charts in 1975. In the spirit
of that special year, tickets will be priced to tie into that year and will start at $19.75. According to concert promoter AEG Live, Manilow insisted that the average ticket
price remain low and that a greater range of ticket prices be available.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, November 19 at 12pm noon (local) in most markets.
Exclusive VIP Packages will be available. In addition to great seats, VIP packages include limited edition memorabilia, VIP parking, and much more!
Manilow released his latest album, MY DREAM DUETS, on October 27. The album debuted at #4 and is Manilow’s 15th Top 10 album. Modern technology has given Manilow
the opportunity to record his “dream” duets with his own musical heroes on his latest album. From cherished idols like Judy Garland and Louis Armstrong to contemporary
icons like Whitney Houston and John Denver, they have all joined Barry in his “virtual recording studio.”
ONE LAST TIME! Tour is a co-production of AEG Live and STILETTO Entertainment.
Barry Manilow's unparalleled career encompasses virtually every area of music, including performing, composing, arranging and producing. A Songwriters Hall of Fame
inductee, Manilow has triumphed in every medium of entertainment. With worldwide record sales exceeding 80 million, Barry Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time with over 50 Top 40 hits.
For more information on Barry Manilow please visit: www.manilow.com, www.facebook.com/barrymanilow and www.twitter.com/barrymanilow.
Koz is no stranger to the touring stage or to Manilow. The two recently shared stages across the UK during Manilow’s tour this past May. As a solo performer, Koz sells out
over 60 concerts a year in North America and he’s also a platinum-selling artist with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
"I am a big fan of Dave and his music, and am thrilled to have this chance to share his talents with my friends," said Manilow.
“I’m truly honored that Barry has invited me to join him on this special tour. He’s such a brilliant entertainer and the idea of performing with him again in arenas across
North America is extremely exciting,” said Koz. “We always have a blast together and I know that audiences will too.”
With seven No.1 Contemporary Jazz Albums, and host of the award-winning Dave Koz Radio Show (now in its 20th year), Koz will present a broad range of repertoire to his
signature smooth Jazz style, which includes such smash singles as “You Make Me Smile,” “Got To Get You Into My Life,” “Together Again,” “Faces of the Heart,” and “HoneyDipped.” For more information on Dave Koz, please visit: www.davekoz.com.
1120 East Kearsley Street Flint, Michigan 48503-1915 810.234.1695 www.flintarts.org
Common Ground: African American Art from the Flint Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, and the Muskegon Museum of Art
2.8.15 – 4.26.15
Hodge & Temporary Exhibition Galleries
Common Ground will highlight some of the most important African American artists from the 19th century to
present day through the collections of three Michigan museums: Flint Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo Institute of
Arts, and Muskegon Museum of Art. The selections will survey the history of African American art through more
than 50 works in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and works on paper.
The exhibition is divided into thematic areas that give a broad overview of the history of African American art,
showing its diversity as well as its commonality. Section one, Gaining Access, spans from the 19th to the early 20th
century, with artists such as Joshua Johnson and Henry Ossawa Tanner. Section two, New Self-Awareness, focuses
on the early 20th century when many African American artists began to form their own artistic identity. In the
third and fourth sections of the exhibition, Political and Social Expressions and Examining Identities, respectively,
the works deal with overcoming injustices and gaining equality in the late 20th and into the 21st century. Section
five, Towards Abstraction/Abstraction, highlights African American artists, such as Chakaia Booker, who will be a
special guest at the FIA for the days leading up to the exhibition opening.
The coming together of these Michigan collections will allow visitors to see works in a new context. With several
artists in the exhibition being from Michigan, this exhibition encourages engagement with art and fosters a sense
of community in diverse areas of the state.
James Perry Walker American, 1945 - 2014 Praying woman, Lagoshen, Lagoshen Church, Rossville, TN, 1978
gelatin silver print 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 inches Museum purchase, 2000.31.19
James Perry Walker: The Preacher and His Congregation
1.17.15 – 4.4.15
Graphics Gallery
The photographs of James Perry Walker tap an emotional key, giving witness to a deep faith. Growing up in
Marshall County, Mississippi in the 1950s and 1960s, Walker witnessed life in an isolated, impoverished, and rural community. Following his graduation from college, he spent the summer of 1967 working in Marshall County
as a teacher at Gatewood Baptist Church, whose pastor was the Reverend Louis Cole. One fall morning Walker
attended a revival service at Gatewood and experienced a sermon unlike any he had heard before. He moved
away shortly afterward, but the memory of that sermon stayed with him.
Nearly a decade later, Walker began a six-year project to produce a photographic essay about Reverend Cole and
his congregation. He spent countless hours with the preacher at church and at his home. In addition, Walker
met with and photographed members of the congregation, with whom he became friends. This exhibition will
also serve as a tribute to the artist who passed away earlier this year.
The Astral Meadow
FEBRUARY 2015
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Libra: You spend a lot of your time weighing issues so let's try this one on for size! The Full Moon in Leo on the 3rd
highlights how you deal with 'give and take.' Examine the way you reach out to others and in turn, allow them to
lean on you. Are you more comfortable being the strong shoulder? Is it easy for you to reach out to? Do you choose
people who are too needy or those who are unavailable? Time for honest reflection my friend!
The New Moon on the 18th emphasizes romantic relationships, children, coworkers and your work environment.
A work relationship or one with a new interest may take an unexpected turn. Step back a bit and take your time to
be sure it is really is as worthy as you think. The recent combined energy of Venus and Mars is similar to being shot
with cupid's arrow. Children bring out a myriad of feelings. Stay focused and remain objective.
Scorpio: The Full Moon in Leo on the 3rd highlights communication with your family. It also puts the spotlight
on recognition on the work front and whether or not you feel appreciated. Disrespectful remarks (or what you
perceive as such) will be hard to tolerate. The important thing to remember is you may feel more sensitive and
Aries: Full Moons inspire contradictory emotions in us all. Take it easy, as this month the Full Moon in Leo on the 3rd manifests vulnerable now. This is not the time to openly address these issues. Give it till the end of the month to do so.
when you are already feeling extra sensitive! Strive to remain objective and try not to take offhand remarks personally. MerYou will vacillate between feeling sensitive and vulnerable or detached and objective on the New Moon of the
cury, the planet of communication, is Retrograde until the 11th, upping the ante for verbal misunderstandings. Follow your gut 18th. It doesn't hurt to blend a little spirituality with self-honesty and objectivity. If you have a significant other
and make the most of this inventive, creative time of your life! The 'head over heart' theme continues as the New Moon takes
this will be a time to breathe new life into the relationship, especially of you work at letting go of the past. If you
place on the 18th. New Moons represent renewal. For the last two years you have been working on releasing acquaintances,
begin a new romance now, have a great time! But, be sure to double check your motives along with theirs.
group efforts and goals that do not apply to your current needs. Utilize the information you learned during the Retrograde.
Give yourself time alone but do not neglect your social life. You may travel in connection with your career and visit folks in the Sagittarius: You may be overwhelmed at present. Especially with exacting Saturn as your traveling partner! At the
hospital.
time of the New Moon in Leo on the 3rd, there is a lineup in sensitive, spiritual Pisces. This energy will affect you
deeply, at times creating some confusion. As your spiritual connection is often found being outside in nature it's
Taurus: During this month we will all analyze the word 'sacrifice' and get a feeling for where we need to set boundaries. If you harder to feel connected this time of year. Investigate new ways to strengthen your faith. Meditate.
are involved in a group efforts and feel the need to delegate, by all means, do so, but be sure to incorporate tact. Your assignYou are seldom the type to feel sorry for yourself but you could be experiencing that now. All month long planets
ment for the Full Moon in Leo on the 3rd is to weigh the balance between your work efforts and family needs. Incorporate some in Pisces have challenged you and they continue to do so at the time of the New Moon on the 18th. Your affable
creativity. Double check accuracy in work correspondence. The New Moon on the 18th emphasizes a time of transition within
personality could reach its breaking point if people ask too much of you or if you isolate yourself too much. Yes,
your career and personal goals. It underscores the need to 'go deeper' you have been feeling for the last two year. Opportunities your sense of humor will return! Find some positive escapes like the movies or a great new book,
beckon both in relationships and work. Just make sure they are really what they seem. In fact, single Taureans may find a solid
friendship takes a surprising new romantic turn! Empathic feelings run very strong now. 'Pay it Forward' from the heart.
Capricorn: The road to financial stability has been like a roller coaster the last few months, but nature has provided
you with some tools. Use the Mercury Retrograde which is strong until the 11th to re-evaluate your situation.
Gemini: Most of us have a hard time concentrating and navigating when the planets are in foggy Pisces, including you! Note:
Make phone calls and check on fees, insurance prices and coverage. Sit on your findings until later in the month.
With Saturn in Sagittarius, if and when you take on too much you will pay a price. This month that fine line between too little
At the time of the Full Moon in Leo, be sure to keep a closer eye on your bills and expenditures. We all get intuiand over-committing will be hard to gauge. The Full Moon in Leo on the 3rd feeds your inventive mind while incorporating a bit tive jabs once in a while. It's your turn this month! Around the New Moon on the 18th, Venus and Mars will be
of romance and creativity into your world. Balance! Strong feelings revolve around your career and personal ambitions around conjoined in sensitive Pisces. Pay attention to your dreams! You could easily experience some aha moments while
the time of the New Moon on the 18th. Count to ten before you unsheathe your sword for the underdog! You can usually remain tackling left brain tasks, like working on your financial goals. Regardless the timing, this year you will have many
a bit detached when people around you are having a tough time. Now you will absorb everything. The subjects of education
strong spiritual awakenings. Be cautious of sob stories now. You may invest too much.
and travel become strong now, along with the need to reconnect on a spiritual level. Explore your options.
Aquarius: The Full Moon in your opposite sign Leo on the 3rd, highlights your own sense of self and awareness
Cancer: A lineup of planets in fellow Water sign, sensitive Pisces, can intensify your 'gut hunches,' and or heighten your fears.
of your needs versus those of your closest relationships. Are you able to balance your need for independence and
It's a great time to take up meditation or an intuitive development class. The Full Moon in Leo on the 3rd highlights your financ- share your time with your partner? Someone may be acting the part of a diva or behaving in a childish manner.
es, both personal and jointly held dealings. As Mercury is still Retrograde, Keep a close eye on your bills, bank statements and
Regardless, now is the time review your ability to communicate effectively and balance your world!
insurance. Make no changes until the end of the month. The New Moon on the 18th puts the emphasis on your joint finances,
The New Moon on the 18th underscores your self-worth, sense of who you are and a renewed need for spiritual
debts, taxes and legalities. If you filed your taxes during the Mercury Retrograde, you may experience a delay. Mars and Venus fulfillment. If you have been wrestling with decisions and questioning your judgment, relax a bit. You will feel
conjoined in Pisces makes for some very intense feelings. If you have had issues with in laws, the feeling of being chastised or
more centered after the 8th of April. Right now it's hard to judge whether your actions are too excessive or not asstepped on could increase now. Center on #1! This is a great time to take a class or explore a new outlet just for yourself.
sertive enough. Take your time and integrate changes slowly and carefully. Get in touch with your needs.
Leo: The Full Moon in your sign on the 3rd heightens your emotions and awakens your need for romance and recognition. Be
prepared to play the 'head over heart game' with someone near and dear. Time to weigh issues. As Mercury is still Retrograde
until the 11th, be prepared for possible verbal misunderstandings. If the need arises to set boundaries in any of your close
relationships, it would be best to wait until the end of the month. The New Moon on the 18th echoes some of the themes that
were in place during the first part of the month. The focus is still on your significant other with a strong awareness of how much
you give and receive in the relationship. If you have pent up feelings, they will undoubtedly spill over now. On another note, it
is important to decipher whether or not someone's sad story is valid. Do they really deserve your sympathy? Time will tell!
Virgo: A lineup of planets in your opposite sign Pisces transpires as the Full Moon in Leo unfolds on the 3rd, putting an emphasis on the need for balance in your closest relationships. This is not the time to give or allow yourself to receive guilt trips from
others. It's important to take into consideration the heightened atmosphere of sensitivity at this time. Don't forget to give
yourself a break from everyone this month. Be good to yourself too! The emphasis on relationships continues as we approach
the New Moon on the 18th. All month you have been taking full responsibility for everything that goes wrong in your world.
Stop! From this point on, strive to be more objective. If you feel like a doormat, look for ways to change the situation. Yes you do
feel comfortable giving your all. Now it's time to learn how to save something for yourself! Allow yourself to receive too.
Pisces: The Full Moon in Leo on the 3rd takes place during a strong lineup of planets in your sign. Two of the
planets, Mars and Venus, make our feelings very intense when they come together. Add dreamy Neptune to the
equation and you have early Valentine's Day! If you have a significant other, it's time for romance! If not, take your
time with the people you meet now. Do not place anyone on a pedestal unless they deserve to be there! There will
be no grey areas for you at the time of the New Moon on the 18th! You will either love something or hate it just as
passionately. This is a great time to pursue an art class, psychic development or get involved in spiritual pursuits.
It's not the best time to balance your checkbook. Be more cautious on the road now as other folks will be the mood
for escapist pursuits, such as drugs and alcohol. Stay home and read your Tarot cards!