Black History Month Events

Celebrate Black History Month at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Call (313) 833-7900 or visit www.dia.org. All activities are free with museum admission ($8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 for students with ID, $4 for ages 6-17, and free for DIA members), unless otherwise noted.

Review: “Breakdown” by Sara Paretsky

It hardly seems possible that 30 years have passed since Sara Paretsky introduced Chicago private detective V.I. Warshawski in “Indemnity Only” and helped change the mystery/thriller genre forever.

‘Wonderful’ fiance not trusted

Dear Abby: I am 11. My mom is engaged to a man who I think is a wonderful person, but she always questions whether he's cheating on her. Personally, I think she won't get another chance like this. Their wedding has been postponed three times because she thinks he's lying to her.

‘Used,’ new art on sale for 2 days

The Northville Art House is preparing for its second annual "Art from the Attic" event, which invites Metro Detroiters to buy and sell "used" or new art from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 25 and noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 26.

Ford to touch on DSO commitment

Jim Vella, president of the Ford Motor Company Fund, will speak on today's webcast of "Live from Orchestra Hall." Vella, whose fund underwrites the Detroit Symphony Orchestra webcasts, will touch on Ford's commitment to the DSO and the city it serves.

Hubby on the fast lane to trouble

Dear Abby: There is an ongoing issue between my husband and me. It's his disregard for my personal safety. Our large city is known for its heavy, fast traffic and impatient drivers. "Jon" is a good driver. He likes to drive in the left (passing) lane on the highway or tollway, usually about five miles above the posted speed limit.

AJ’s Music Cafe in Ferndale will be leaving with a legacy of headlines and good will

The mournful high school kids left a few minutes ago, and now AJ O’Neil is hearing condolences from a homeless guy named Lucky.

‘Sesame Street Live’ holding auditions

"Sesame Street Live" will hold auditions for local performers to travel the globe in its newest stage production, "Elmo's Super Heroes," at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit.

Fillmore event benefits local charities

The nationwide tour "Strive to Survive" will hit the Fillmore Detroit at 7 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds will benefit Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation and the Great Lakes Burn Camp. Performers include comedian and Michigan native Geechy Guy, "American Idol" contestant Bucky Covington, local rock group Fifty Amp Fuse, and comedians Billy Ray Bauer and Gary Thison.

Dietary restrictions not a reason for shame

Dear Abby: I was recently diagnosed as gluten intolerant. My question is, when dining at a restaurant, while everyone else is eating the bread that is served, is it acceptable to discreetly take a few gluten-free crackers from my purse and snack on them so I'm not starving while waiting for dinner?

Ordinary people inject humor into true-life tales at Moth Story Slams in Detroit

For audiences, WDET-FM’s Moth Story Slams provide unique entertainment that celebrates the great range of human experience.

Pet of the Week: Connor

Pet: Meet Connor! A 6-year-old Puggle mix, Connor's a bit chubby, but that just means there's more of him to love. Laid-back and very sweet, Connor is a cuddler extraordinaire and already well-trained. Come meet him today.

Feel the love, meet Cupid on tour of parade

The Parade Company is again offering private studio tours for Valentine's Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday to Tuesday at 9500 Mt. Elliott, Studio A, Detroit.

Ex-girlfriend seeks advice on warts diagnosis

Dear Abby: My boyfriend, "Brady," broke up with me in November. Five weeks later he became engaged to someone else. I found out after that I have genital warts. My yearly exams never showed any problems before, so I know I got them from Brady. I'll be contagious for the rest of my life.

Hiller’s slick radio ad managed to mention the NFL’s Super Bowl without mentioning it

App of the Week

Don’t disturb 3rd shifters during day

Savings bond gift matures into mother-daughter battle

Mom competes for her son’s attention

Childhood friend’s hubby is not welcome

Pet of the week

Care staff should show respect, use patient’s name

Doug Stanton attracts well-known authors to Traverse City for National Writers Series

Problems double when you love a twin

Lawyers patrol Big Game

Niece emailing photo of sick mom reason to limit visitors

The Henry Ford’s ‘Driving America’ starts with 1865 steamer, ends at electric age

Sisters’ spat is no reason to ruin his reunion

Sister must find own stage to shine on