August 2012
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Contributors: August 2012
Justin Maconochie 鈥淚 couldn鈥檛 help feeling nostalgic while photographing fountains for this month鈥檚 feature,鈥 Maconochie says. 鈥淭hey remind me of a different time 鈥 before television and smart phones took over our culture 鈥 when people would gather after dinner, take a stroll, and eat ice cream. Kids tossing coins and making wishes, adults meeting […]
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Presence of the Past
Detroit of late seems to be revisiting its past, as if making up for lost time.
Letters from Readers: August 2012
Praise us or pan us, but just put it down in words. Bravos or boos, we want to hear from you.
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Garland Model from the Michigan Stove Co.
THE WAY IT WAS.
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Mod Man
Master of modernism, George Nelson, is saluted by the Cranbrook Art Museum in the exhibit George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, on view through Oct. 14.
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Dutch Treat
After an absence of 87 years, a Vermeer painting returns,
though briefly, to the DIA this month. Dining in the ‘B’
A fresh take on downtown Birmingham’s restaurant scene.
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Nascar Returns to Michigan
Given the need for speed, NASCAR returns to Michigan this month for the Pure Michigan 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
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Common Cause
Following in his mother鈥檚 activist footsteps, Max Fisher gets behind the camera to bring attention to HIV/AIDS.
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Hawk Show
Feathered friends taking up residence around metro Detroit are attracting attention mixed with awe and intimidation.
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Talking Points
As we age, the way we sound can affect the way we feel. However, experts say acquiring an 鈥榦ld voice鈥 isn鈥檛 inevitable 鈥 if we stay healthy.
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Giving & Receiving
Touchdown titan Calvin Johnson may be a great catch for the Lions, but the guy nicknamed Megatron also contributes generously of himself on and off the field.
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A-List: Best Bets for August
ONE // Among the various wares available at Ferndale鈥檚 popular Rust Belt Market is a line of greeting cards that truly warm the heart. Each note, hand-created by closed-head injury patients in The Michigan Neuropsychological Society WorkPlace Program, contains a personal touch with a one-of-a-kind sentiment inside. Occasions range from the simple thinking of you […]
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Kings of a Castle
Two brothers renovate downtown鈥檚 historic turreted building dedicated to Civil War vets.
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Last Man Standing
On April 22, 1948, Orlando LeValley died at his farm outside Caro, Mich. The longtime farmer, who had enlisted in the 23rd Michigan Infantry Regiment as a 16-year-old in 1864, was the last of the 90,000 Michigan veterans of the Civil War to die. The press reported that LeValley had outlived his wife, Hannah, by […]
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MAC ‘N’ CHEESE
It鈥檚 not simply pasta, powdered cheese, and milk anymore. There are as many ways to make this classic comfort food as there are to make chili. Here are eight takes on a dish that can be a side or the main event.
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Time Travel
In the early 20th century, Detroit was a tourist destination 鈥 a place to see and be seen. And there was no shortage of excursion companies so visitors could take in the sights of a city on the move // Images Courtesy of Richard Bak
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Faces in the Crowd
They keep vigil over the city in frozen silence, many of them for a century or more, just waiting for a return glance. We get face to face with some of these sculptural adornments on Detroit鈥檚 architectural wonders
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Water Works
Like outdoor sculpture and monuments, fountains add beauty to a city. But these forms of liquid architecture have an added benefit: They appeal not just to our sense of sight, but to our sense of sound. Go with the flow
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Get Your Pre-Baby Body Back
Pregnancy can take its toll on a woman’s body. Today, busy moms often need a little help 鈥 beyond exercise and dieting 鈥 to get their figure back and revive their looks.
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Arts & Entertainment
Art Anton Art Center Aliment explores our intimate relationship with food through all media. Aug. 3-30. Opening reception is from 6-9 p.m. Aug 3. 鈥 Patriotism is a group show featuring work by members of the Lakeside Palette Club. Aug. 26-Sept. 22. Opening reception from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 26. 125 Macomb Place, […]
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On The Town
From breakfast until the wee hours, 14 metro Detroit insiders share where they鈥檇 take their guests for a good time, including restaurants, nightclubs, museums, retailers, and historic neighborhoods.
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City Living
Usually, people want to escape from the city, but some like to escape to an urban environment, citing their second home鈥檚 proximity to cultural and sports venues, terrific views, and relative affordability.
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Michigan’s Gold Medal Wine Reception
The state’s Gold Medal Wine Reception is a premier way to sample award-winning Michigan wines all in one place.
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Honorable Damon J. Keith Birthday Celebration
On July 27, friends and family gathered at the Charles H. Wright Museum to celebrate the Honorable Damon J. Keith’s 90th birthday.
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Sample Sale at Michigan Design Center
On July 28, The Annual Sample Sale at Michigan Design Center was held, with a portion of admission proceeds going to benefit Detroit Public Radio.
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Concours D’Elegance
On July 29, The Inn at St. John’s hosted the annual Concours D’Elegance, benefitting College for Creative Studies, Leader Dogs for the Blind, and Hospice of Michigan.
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Speaking Up
How a childhood of whispers brought on by premature birth led one young man to surgery and a new voice.
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Shop Hour September 2012
SHOP Hour Special Advertising Section
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Kenya Relief
On August 2, health professionals from Henry Ford Hospital and University of Michigan gathered for a singing fundraiser for Kenya Relief, an organization that provides medical support in the African country.
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The Greening of Detroit
On August 16, celebrity chef and owner of Roast, Michael Symon, created a special meal in celebration of local foods and to support The Greening of Detroit.
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Saks Blast
On August 15, fashion lovers gathered at Saks Fifth Avenue at the Somerset Collection for a fashion show featuring designer Naeem Khan and benefiting the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
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Fash Bash 2012
On August 16, the Founders Junior Council and Neiman Marcus put on an evening of fashion and art with the annual Fash Bash, benefiting the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Champagne Cruise 2012
On August 17, Dream Cruisers celebrated in style at the annual Champagne Cruise at Westborn Market, benefiting Forgotten Harvest.
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Agents of Hope
On August 17, supporters of Agents of Hope gathered for a fashion show in support of this new local non-profit, which seeks to connect those in need with mentors who can provide hope.
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Be a Tiger for Kids
Tigers fans enjoyed a family tailgate party on August 21 in support of Cornerstone Schools, which helps educate underprivileged children in Detroit.
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Rub-a-Dub
On August 22, the annual Rub-a-Dub event was held at Franklin Hills Country Club to benefit ORT America, the largest Jewish education organization in the world.
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Gold Party for Mack & Third
On August 23, Detroit R&B star Kem hosted his annual Gold Party to benefit Mack & Third, the musician’s organization that raises awareness of homelessness in Detroit.
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Luxe 2012
Patrons gathered August 23 at the Lamborghini Troy Showroom to preview luxury autos, and an on-site artist donated a mural to Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
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La Femme Fashion
Fashion lovers gathered on August 23 at The Village of Rochester Hills to preview fall fashion and to support the historic Meadow Brook Hall of Oakland County.
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Benefit on the Bay
On August 24, the annual Benefit on the Bay took place, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to benefit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen of Detroit.
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Detroit Prime Preview Dinner
During its pre-opening dinner August 29, Detroit Prime Restaurant in Farmington Hills donated 100 percent of the proceeds from a special three-course meal to Cass Community Social Services.
