Saturday, November 07, 2009
Viewpoints
Words & Music: Susan Whitall
Susan Whitall: Good news for longtime Bob Seger fans from Tom Weschler, who just co-authored the "Travelin' Man' photo book documenting his years … Continued
Detroit After Dark: Melody Baetens
Melody Baetens: The Little Black Dress Charity Soiree is a chance for local singles to mix and mingle, while raising funds for a good cause. The event … Continued
Pop Culture: Adam Graham
Adam Graham: See update below.
Eminem is set to return to the big screen for the first time since 2002's "8 Mile" with "Shady … Continued
Cheers
- Drink up new offerings in beer, spirits - - 10/01/2009
- Fall gives beer-lovers a chance to celebrate - - 09/24/2009
Melody Baetens The Detroit News
Raise your glass to Detroit Beer Week
The local beer and brewery industry has kicked off Detroit Beer Week. The fun started on Oct. 16 and runs through Saturday. The grand finale event is the Harvest Beer Festival at Eastern Market. - 10/22/2009
The Wine Report
Hmm, what should I order?
Not sure what kind of wine to choose on a night out? We've got you covered.
- Virtual Wine Cellar: Wine critic Sandra Silfven's database of wine reviews; browse by category
- Wine of the Day: A recommendation, description and price
- Michigan Wine of the Week: Advice for those who like to buy local
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Music
- Honolulu Symphony cancels remaining 2009 concerts - 12:12 AM
- Rihanna: Chris Brown 'had no soul in his eyes' - 11:04 PM
- NYC's Village Gate club owner, Art D'Lugoff, dies - 09:23 PM
- Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate - 08:18 PM
- Judge stops 2 Web sites from selling Beatles songs - 06:56 PM
- Broadway finds its 'Spider-Man' in Reeve Carney - 06:18 PM
- R&B singer Usher's divorce from his wife is final - 03:26 PM
- A&E: Reality show about Jacksons premieres Dec. 13 - 02:29 PM
- Symphony dedicated to Khodorkovsky opens in Moscow - 11:51 AM
'Best Church Choir' competition at Joe Louis
Detroit -- Choirs from around the county will raise the roof at Joe Louis Arena and vie for a $25,000 prize today as they compete for the title of "The Best Church Choir in America." Gospel Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Donald Lawrence, who hosts the event, said the choirs will be judged on technical merit, originality, stage presence and tone quality. - 11/07/2009
Rihanna sends fans message about domestic violence
Rihanna has a message for young girls going through domestic violence issues: (Expletive) love. - 11/06/2009
DSO drops ticket price for 37/11 members
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra's 37/11 discount program gets a boost throughout the month of November. Normally, the club allows anyone 37 or younger to obtain selected DSO tickets for just $11. (The Max M. Fisher Music Center's address is 3711 Woodward Ave., in case you were wondering how they came up with those numbers.) For this month, however, tickets will be $5 instead of $11. - 11/06/2009
At 68, Bob Dylan is still busy being born
We may resolve to quit him like a fickle lover after he's delivered a lackluster live show, but we know that the next time he might blast us out of our seats, he's so good (from all reports that's the Dylan we'll see Friday night at the Fox Theatre). - 11/05/2009
Rihanna: Going back to Brown sent 'wrong message'
Rihanna has a message for young girls going through domestic violence: "F love." The pop star opened up to ABC News' Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America" Thursday. - 11/05/2009
Lions' Turkey Day halftime show goes Motown
The NFL and the Detroit Lions will pay tribute to Motown Records this Nov. 26 -- no, they're not going to sign up Marvin Gaye posthumously. The Motown star, convinced he could help the Lions, tried out for the team in 1970 but was firmly rebuffed by coach Joe Schmidt after a punishing practice. - 11/05/2009
Chaplin's still yuks it up at 24
Chaplin's Comedy Club in Clinton Township has been providing live comedy on the east side for nearly a quarter of a century. Plus, upcoming beer and wine events, including the Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival. - 11/05/2009
No Doubt sues video game maker over 'Band Hero'
Los Angeles -- No Doubt on Wednesday sued video game maker Activision for putting words in band members' mouths. - 11/05/2009
Aretha Franklin to sing at Motown gala
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin will perform the Motown Historical Museum's Nov. 21 gala at the Detroit Marriott hotel, museum officials announced Thursday. - 11/05/2009
Diversions
What's goin' on in Metro Detroit this week
Read on for our picks among big shows and other offerings for music, the arts and more. - 11/05/2009
Madonna might belong to the world now, but we had her first in Michigan. On the occasion of her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we offer a look-back, with interviews amd reports from the archives, photos, audio, video, an interactive quiz, and your memories and photos.
