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48 Hours: Your guide to Metro Detroit's Weekend Best
The Motown Winter Blast at Campus Martius offers all kinds of family fun and entertainment; the Detroit Boat Show at Cobo Center kicks off today and brides-to-be should head to the Sheraton Ann Arbor for the latest wedding trends.
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Mortenson asks judge to toss ‘Three Cups’ lawsuit
Helena, Mont.— Attorneys who accuse Greg Mortenson of defrauding readers in his best-selling "Three Cups of Tea" say his case is no different from that of James Frey, who admitted on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" that he lied in his memoir "A Million Little Pieces."
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Two-disc release pairs Disney flick, ‘Shake It Up’ series
This week's new video releases for kids, teens and families include the Disney Channel's romantic comedy "Geek Charming," Sprout's spritely "Chloe's Closet," the return of YouTube sensation Fred and more.
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Plan your weekend
If your date is open-minded, you might consider some pre-Valentine’s Day fun at the annual Dirty Show erotic art event. A more light-hearted date night might be comedian D.L. Hughley at the Music Hall. Family-friendly fun for all ages awaits at Cobo Center during the Detroit Boat Show, and at Winter Blast at Campus Martius.
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Have a snow day at Winter Blast
The annual three-day outdoor festival Motown Winter Blast happens Friday through Sunday at Campus Martius Park in Detroit.
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Daring motorcyclists hit The Palace in ‘Nuclear Cowboyz’
It’s 2150. Los Angeles is scarred by war and strife. Two freestyle motocross tribes fight to survive against the evil Tempest and her relentless Cyborg Army in “Nuclear Cowboyz,” slated to speed in to The Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday.
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Black History Month Events
Celebrate the culture and the history of African Americans in events all over town. Read on for details.
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This week in Metro Detroit entertainment
From big shows to music to clubs and DJS, to stage and comedy, film, visual arts, children's events and more, Metro Detroit has no shortage of fun to suit all tastes. Read on for the lowdown on what's goin' on.
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Look into iconic photo of jazz legends
On a warm summer's day in 1958, a musical miracle happened in Harlem. Fifty-eight jazz greats, including Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus and Thelonius Monk, came together to pose for a black-and-white photo known as "A Great Day in Harlem."
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Pangborn aids Wigs 4 Kids
A little over 100 people gathered in the elegant ballroom of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial to experience the adventures of Detroit's own internationally acclaimed, multi-dimensional artist and entrepreneur, Dominic Pangborn.
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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.
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Detroit area museums amp up the fun factor for curious kids
Though fiscal woes closed the Detroit Science Center in September and the Detroit Children’s Museum in January (to the general public, anyway; the latter is open for use by the Detroit Public Schools), there’s no shortage of kid-centered institutions offering tons of fun within easy driving distance of the metro area.
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Marvel hits refresh button on Fantastic Four
Philadelphia — It's a familiar tale: Science genius, smart girlfriend, her hot-shot brother, and a football-player-turned-accomplished-pilot travel to space, get bombarded by cosmic rays and come back a foursome with fantastic powers.
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Jazz musician to open new club in Bloomfield Township
Jazz flutist Alexander Zonjic has announced the opening of AZ's Listening Room, a jazz club and restaurant. It's set to open Saturday on the lower level of Andiamo's in Bloomfield Township at 6676 Telegraph Road, just south of Maple Road.
In the Blogs
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Poptropolis: The Culture Blog
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Gauging America's appetite for 'The Hunger Games'
Tom Long How much hunger will audiences have for “The Hunger Games”? With Harry Potter gone and “Twilight” drawing to an end, Hollywood is frantic to latch on... Read More
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Live: Craig Finn holds steady at Lager House
Adam Graham On stage with the Hold Steady, Craig Finn is hyper-animated: Eyes bugging out of his head, arms flailing about, miming the lyrics to his songs immediately after saying them.... Read More
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Charts: Lana Del Rey debuts at No. 2 behind, yep, Adele
Adam Graham Lana Del Rey — oh, you’ve heard of her? — debuts strong on this week’s Billboard Top 200 albums chart, but couldn’t come close to toppling the... Read More
It’s a tight battle for best actress
The best actress competition is likely the fiercest of the year, with multiple nominees Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Michelle Williams and Viola Davis in the race, plus newcomer Rooney Mara. -- Read More
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