Sunday, May 6, 2012
Evan Kole plays the role of Joey, the little boy who is saved by Captain America in the blockbuster superhero film that opened Friday. Ultimately his scenes were cut from the final version of the film but he will forever remember his experience with the a
Evan Kole may not have super powers, but he is now on a first-name basis with Captain America. Make that Chris Evans, the hunky actor who played the title role in the movie Captain America and again in the most anticipated superhero movie in recent history--The Avengers, which opened Friday, May 4. “I asked him if I could meet him,” said Kole, 9, who participated most recently in Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Youth on Stage winter production of Schoolhouse Rock. “He said, ‘Yeah, nice to meet you. Just don’t steal my thunder.’” It’s a comment forever etched in the young Harrison Township boy’s mind. Steal Captain America’s thunder? Quite possibly, the darling brown-eyed boy may. For those who have followed the Marvel comic-based movies, such as …
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
See how interior designers get clever with books galore in various rooms at the Junior League of Detroit Grosse Pointe Shores' home tour, which opens today.
Books seem to be everywhere. Not only are they in homes and on bookshelves, but paperbacks and hardcovers aplenty are also adorning window displays at apparel shops and boutiques and in fashion designer and home-furnishings ad campaigns. There's even book-page wallpaper. Books are wearable, too. Kate Spade, in fact, introduced clutches that replicate classic tomes, from Romeo and Juliet to Emma to The Importance of Being Earnest. Is this our way of holding on to physical books in our Nook-ish, Kindle-ized world of “E?” Perhaps, and that may be why many of the designers at the Junior League of Detroit's (JLD) 2012 Show House used books in a variety of displays. They cherish books not only for design inspiration but also as intriguing …
Friday, May 4, 2012
The Grosse Pointe Theatre's musical production features more than 20 dance routines and 30 actors/dancers. 'Hairspray' ends the theatre's 64th season.
The choreographer for Grosse Pointe Theatre's performance of Hairspray has been working on the dances for two years leading up to its opening, which is Sunday May 6 at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Director and Choreographer Timothy P. Higgins, of Birmingham, reasearched the musical production and worked with more than 120 people who auditioned for the show. Ultimately, there are 30 cast members in the show, which closes the theatre's 64th season. Hairspray is the story of a teenager living in Baltimore, Maryland in 1962 who aspires to become a dancer on a popular television show. Her appearance is not appealing to many but those close to her encourage her to pursue her dreams. During her journey, she meets another teen who is African-…
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The artwork of 24 University Liggett and South High School students will be displayed at the Detroit Public Library.
The artwork of several Grosse Pointe South High School and University Liggett School students will be on display at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library. The 24 students join dozens of others from Michigan's 13th Congressional district in the Artistic Discovery Contest, a nationwide high school arts competition sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The 2012 competition is co-chaired by U.S. Rep. Hansen Clarke, whose 13th District includes the Grosse Pointes. In addition to being a lawmaker, Clarke holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts for painting from Cornell University. “As an artist and lawmaker, I deeply appreciate the dedication, effort and sacrifice required to create works of art," Clarke said. "…
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Want a glimpse of Detroit's artistic past? Check out the stunning, several-decades-old tile work during the Detroit Junior League's stylish house tour in Grosse Pointe Shores. This year's show house is on Webber Place
Soon, the Junior League of Detroit (JLD) will open the doors to its 2012 Designers’ Show House, located at 22 Webber Place in Grosse Pointe Shores. The massive 10,304-square-foot house, which was built in 1928 as the home of Oscar Webber, nephew of Joseph L. Hudson, is undergoing a magical transformation, thanks to design specialists who hail from everywhere from Ferndale, South Lyon, Plymouth, Royal Oak and Birmingham to Rochester, Clinton Township, Grosse Pointe and Troy. For several weeks, dozens of interior designers, painters, electricians, power washers, boutique staff and more have been coming and going at the renowned home, designed by architect Leonard B. Willeke. Open to the public May 5-20, the Show House features seven bedrooms…
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Check out the video trailer for the Grosse Pointe South's production of "Phantom of the Opera." Opening night for the performance is April 26.
Opening night for Grosse Pointe South's production of Phantom of the Opera is April 26. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. For a sneak peek at the show, check out the video above that was posted on Vimeo by Gregory Mlotkowski. Other performances are Friday, April 27, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 28, at 8 p.m; Sunday, April 29, at 3 p.m.; Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 4, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 5, at 8 p.m. Special senior citizen and student preview shows are Wednesday, April 25, at 9 a.m., and Wednesday, May 2, at 1 p.m. For more information on the show, visit the Grosse Pointe South Choir website. For ticket information, click here.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Metro Detroit interior designers and volunteers aplenty prepare to wow tourgoers this May at the Junior League of Detroit Show House, which is in Grosse Pointe Shores on Webber Place.
In a couple of weeks, the Junior League of Detroit (JLD) will open the doors to its 2012 Designers’ Show House, located at 22 Webber Place in Grosse Pointe Shores. The house will also feature fully landscaped gardens, a boutique, café and a greenery garden area, with items for sale. For several weeks, dozens of interior designers, painters, electricians, maintenance professionals, boutique staff and more have been coming and going at the massive 10,304-square-foot house, which was built in 1928 as the home of Oscar Webber, nephew of Joseph L. Hudson. The home will be open to the public from May 5-20; admission funds go toward programs for the JLD. Renowned architect Leonard B. Willeke designed the mansion. Tourgoers can view seven …
Share ideas of what you'd like to see locate at the former site of Bank of America on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods.
This week's selection for Visions for Vacancies is the site of a former bank in Grosse Pointe Woods. The property housing the vacant building is one of the more spacious lots in all of the Grosse Pointes for development purposes. Bank of America occupied 20599 Mack Ave. for several years but closed its doors. There is another branch down the road less than one mile away but still in Grosse Pointe Woods. The property takes up one full city block from Van Antwerp to Lennon and houses a separate, smaller building that was used for a drivethru. It features 26 parking spaces and three driveways for entrance or exit. The parking is offered on both sides of the main building. According to property records, it is owned by residents of Grosse …
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Tell us what was your first concert and you could win 2 tickets to hear the DSO play in Grosse Pointe on April 27.
Editor's Note: We have a 4 more pairs of tickets available! The first five people to post their entry to this story by 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, will win a pair of tickets, according to the rules below. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is continuing its Neighborhood Concert Series in Grosse Pointe with a show April 27. Patch has 25 pairs of tickets to give away to the show. Enter to win a pair by telling us in the comments below what was your first concert. Classical, rock, jazz — the genre doesn't matter. (No, you don't get bonus points for '80s hair bands. Sorry Whitesnake fans!) The show at 8 p.m. April 27 is at First English Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grosse Pointe Woods. The program will feature works by Mozart and Britten. …
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Friday, April 13, 2012
The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods has extended the deadline for registration in the Lego Artist Challenge. The event happen April 21 and artists may now register through April 19.
Students in the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods are encouraged to create art from legos in the Family Center's Lego Artists Challenge. Pre-registration is required and officials extended the deadline because spring break. Registration may be completed online through the Family Center's website or through the form attached to this story. There is a $15 entry fee and the lego creations must be dropped off at Barnes Early Childhood Center Friday April 20 between 4 to 7 p.m. The judging and winners will be annoucned Saturday April 21. The lego creations will be on display from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and the winners will be announced from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 313.432.3832 or email info@familycenterweb.org. The event is open …
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