‘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

Jim Hiller is smart enough to know that you don’t win in court against the National Football League, no matter how right you are. At the same time — and at age 64 — he’s delinquent enough that he couldn’t resist twisting the bully’s nose.

App of the Week

Flipboard calls itself a "social magazine," but we see it as a really cool way for iPhone and iPad users to view news stories, photographs and your Facebook and Twitter feeds. For instance, while flipping through your Twitter feed, links and photos in tweets can show up without the extra click.

Don’t disturb 3rd shifters during day

Dear Abby: I just read the letter from a fellow frustrated night shifter, "Working a 40-Hour Week at Age 73" (Dec. 20). I have worked 12-hour shifts for many years to accommodate our family life. It is easier for me to be home in the morning to get the kids to school and be home when they get off the bus in the afternoon. I have the early evening free to get them to their activities, then go to work later.

Savings bond gift matures into mother-daughter battle

Dear Abby: I'm 30 years old and have a close relationship with my mother, but something is bothering me. When I was a little girl, my grandmother gave me a U.S. savings bond for my birthday. It has matured to its full value.

Mom competes for her son’s attention

Dear Abby: I'm 18 and my boyfriend, "Jordan," is 17. We have been together a year and a half and rarely fight. There is only one problem in our relationship — his mother.

Childhood friend’s hubby is not welcome

Dear Abby: I am being married next year, and Claire has expressed excitement at attending my wedding. I’d like to invite her, but not Kirk. I think he would be too much of a distraction for me.

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

Forum explores boosting child’s focus, organization

Old letters revive bad memories

Forget the tofu for Fielder

Time to nominate local hero who deserves to be Michiganian of Year

Tale of family living with ghosts debuts Monday

Where’s the beef? Not on Prince Fielder’s plate