May 2010
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Contributors: May 2010
Ann Marie Aliotta, Blair Brettschneider, Jennifer Wood, Arthur Giron
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Getting Away from the Fray
Spring鈥檚 tentative warmth had barely arrived when Americans became so overheated we could鈥檝e fried eggs on their florid foreheads.
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Politics Over Easy
At Sunday breakfast, Sen. Carl Levin chews over the issues while giving Detroit a vote of confidence.
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Razing the Roof
A developer鈥檚 plan for new student housing near Wayne State runs afoul of preservationists
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Precious Medal
They ice-danced their way to the silver in Vancouver, but now Meryl Davis and Charlie White have to start hitting the books again at U-M. They even take a pop quiz for us.
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Best Bets for May
Six items topping our A-list for May.
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Wild Ride
Away from the speedway, 鈥榞entleman racer鈥 Bob Burman didn鈥檛 live life in the fast lane 鈥 avoiding cussing, drinking, and scandal. But he was a different guy when he got behind the wheel of a racecar.
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Gender Gap
In schools, men are rarely at the head of the class. Low pay and bias against male teachers interacting with kids are blamed, but reformers want to boost the number of guys.
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Moored in History
Before it became the public Grosse Pointe War Memorial, the Alger mansion was a lovely private residence. Its centennial is being celebrated this month.
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Height of Taste
Iridescence鈥檚 stunning high-rise views are matched by a rainbow of flavor.
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Dough Joys
Milford Baking Co.鈥檚 popular pasties are based on a recipe from a Calumet, Mich., family.
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Randy Weed and Brian Henson
Their stylish menus are enticing enough to attract a loyal clientele of discriminating diners, but no matter how expert they are, restaurant people like to take a break from their own kitchens for a taste of someone else鈥檚 cooking.
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Tallulah Wine Bar and Bistro & Moti Mahal
Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots.
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Gone Fishin’
Crawfish Monica is an easy, tasty dish from The Big Easy.
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Anita’s Kitchen
Spring comes to this popular Ferndale spot earlier than almost anywhere else.
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Congregation Shaarey Zadek
Drivers along Northwestern Highway in Southfield can鈥檛 miss Congregation Shaarey Zedek, with its concrete-and-stained-glass apex jutting dramatically heavenward.
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Arts and Entertainment
May 2010
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8th annual vegan banquet
The 8th annual vegan banquet was held for Sasha Farms at Weber’s Inn, Ann Arbor.
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Archer Exhibition
The Detroit Public Library Friends Foundation hosted a celebration to honor the new Archer Exhibition at the Burton Historical Collection reading room on April 29 in the Adams Strohm room in the main library.
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In Memoriam: Ernie Harwell
Jack Lessenberry remembers one of, if not the, best sportscasters to grace the airwaves.
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World’s Biggest House Party
On April 16, Birmingham’s MainStreet Design Build hosted the World’s Biggest House Party at the Trevarrow Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
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Healthy Body Healthy Mind,
Healthy Body Healthy Mind, a fundraiser in memory of Miya Jo Must, was held on April 29 at the Tam O’ Shanter Country Club in West Bloomfield Township.
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The Disney Way
On May 5, Bill Capodagli, author of The Disney Way, hosted a motivational, networking, and book-signing event at Oakland University campus in Auburn Hills.
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Women Helping Women
The Jamison Williams Foundation hosted the Women Helping Women luncheon and fashion show on May 1 at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester.
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Sixth annual fundraising gala for the Dossin Great Lakes Museum
The Detroit Historical Society hosted its sixth annual fundraising gala for the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit
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The Royal Oak Historical Society Museum
The Royal Oak Historical Society Museum hosted its opening gala on April 13 inside the former Royal Oak fire station.
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HAVEN’s Promenade of Hope
On May 6, HAVEN’s Promenade of Hope highlighted 35 years of Giving Hope A Voice at Red Run Golf Course in Royal Oak.
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Fashion Show Spectacular
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Saks Fifth Avenue hosted the third annual Fashion Show Spectacular on May 6 at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township.
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Spectacular Evening
On April 30, the Junior League of Detroit hosted a Spectacular Evening at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial to celebrate the opening of the 2010 Designer Show House.
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What’s new in Detroit’s New Center
In Detroit鈥檚 New Center, the end of one era is bringing the start of another.
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ALIVE 2010
ALIVE 2010 was held on May 7 at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.
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The Leukemia Bash 2010
The Leukemia Bash 2010 was held on May 14, at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.
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Cirque Odyssey
On May 15, Cirque Odyssey was held at the Masonic Temple in Detroit.
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28th annual Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute dinner
The 28th annual Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute dinner was held on May 8 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi.
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The Bottomless Toy Chest’s Baby Shower
The Bottomless Toy Chest’s Baby Shower for Some Very Special Babies was held at the Birmingham Country Club on May 16.
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Transform A Child’s Life
On May 12, Transform A Child’s Life honored Eugene Applebaum and Roger Penske at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield Township.
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Annual student exhibition
The College for Creative Studies annual student exhibition was held on May 15 at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit.
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Hero for a Day Fashion Show
The third annual Queen/Hero for a Day Fashion Show was held on May 15 at Parisian at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township.
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Sixth annual Polish the Jewel Belle Isle Legacy luncheon
On May 19, the sixth annual Polish the Jewel Belle Isle Legacy luncheon was held at the Belle Isle Casino in Detroit.
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2010 Tree of Life dinner
The Jewish National 2010 Tree of Life dinner was held May 13 at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
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From WSU’s Football Field, the First Lady Tackles Mentoring
An upbeat Michelle Obama stops in Detroit to stress the importance of leadership and education.
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20th Anniversary of Forgotten Harvest
On May 20, the 20th anniversary of Forgotten Harvest was held in Oak Park.
