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OK, GENTLEMEN. You’ve waited your turn. Last month we brought you our “Ladies” issue, and this month we present our “Gents” issue, celebrating all things pertaining to men.

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Of course there’s Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, but there are so many reasons why

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it’s great to be a guy this month. With the summer season underway, the long sunny

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days can be filled with COVID-19 safe backyard get togethers, outside dinners, golfing

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and sports. To gather information for this issue, we interviewed men and businesses of

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various backgrounds from Birmingham and Bloomfield, all sharing insights and stories that add to the fabric of our community. You might even recognize some of the faces.

So sit back and enjoy, boys. This month is all about you!

Happy Father’s Day to all dads, step-dads, grandfathers, uncles, father figures and mentors.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 12 Four Men, Four Industries, Four Perspectives Four men from four different industries give their perspective on similar questions.

18 CEO Spotlight Going to the movies is a communal experience and people won’t stay home forever.

22 Rugs, High-End Furniture and Fine Art Providing quality products has given Birmingham Design Studio the longevity to survive and thrive.

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30 Father’s Day Gift Guide A guide for finding the perfect local gift this Father’s Day.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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26 Local Limelight 30 Local’s Choice 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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Robert Kidd Gallery On April 16, Robert Kidd Gallery hosted singer/songwriter Olivia Dear who performed on the sidewalk. Gerard Marti, owner of the gallery, was born France. He became a musician, songwriter, sound engineer, record producer and video director and later was inspired to merge his love of art and pop culture through a gallery venture specializing in artworks by celebrities and musicians.

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1. Robert Kidd Gallery | 2. Gerard Marti | 3. Olivia Dear outside the Robert Kidd Gallery | 4. Karin Eisenberg, Nikki Raimi and Ali Kramer | 5. Ali Kramer, Gerard Marti and Karin Eisenberg

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Prim & Plush Lash + Brow Bar Grand Opening Prim & Plush Lash + Brow Bar had their official grand opening on April 22! They specialize in lash extensions, lash lifting, lash tinting, brow shaping, brow tinting and brow lamination. Guests enjoyed champagne, deals on services, raffles, snacks and more. Treat yourself to the ultimate lash and brow experience and visit Prim & Plush at 33423 Woodward Ave!

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AROUND TOWN twist to the classic gastropub experience, featuring signature libations and creative fare. They offer approachable menus of reimagined classics of continental cuisine featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients, paired with artfully crafted libations and sommelier curated wines to please every palette. Stop by the Birmingham Pub at 555 S. Old Woodward, Ste 100.

U-M DEPRESSION CENTER TO BE NAMED FOR EISENBERG FAMILY The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the renaming of the U-M Depression Center for Bloomfield Hills residents, Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg and their family, in recognition of their $30 million total giving to depression research and scholarships. The center will be known as the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg and Family Depression Center. The Eisenbergs’ philanthropic support for the center includes a gift made in 2016 that supports advanced science in the field of mood disorders and a professorship now held by the center’s new director, Srijan Sen.

UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE CEO MAKES DONATION TO MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Michigan State announced alumnus, president and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage Mat Ishbia is donating $32 million to their athletic department. A large portion of that — $20 million — is going toward the football program and an addition to the Skandalaris Center, while smaller amounts were allocated to men’s basketball and the Spartan For Life Fund. What Ishbia made sure to include in his donation was that he wanted the new football building to be named after his old coach, as well as the court at the Breslin Center.

BIRMINGHAM PUB OPENS The Joe Vicari Restaurant Group (JVRG), which is

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LOCALS ONLY ARTICLE RAYNA SOUTHART PHOTOGRAPHY ADDY SELIGMAN KATZ

four men, four industries, four perspectives

Dr. Diego Hernandez

WE SPOKE WITH FOUR MEN FROM FOUR DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES TO GET THEIR PERSPECTIVE ON SIMILAR QUESTIONS.

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How does working as a surgeon influence your leadership?

BVV was the first surgeon-led center in Metro Detroit to offer patients with vas-

cular conditions a new approach to their care. By performing outpatient, minimally

I’M DR. DIEGO HERNANDEZ. I’M

invasive procedures in a state-of-the art facility, we provide options that are safer,

A BOARD-CERTIFIED VASCU-

more economical and more patient-centric.

LAR SURGEON AND FOUNDER/

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Biggest lessons learned within the past year?

OWNER VEIN

&

BLOOMFIELD

VASCULAR

IN

BLOOMFIELD HILLS. I grew up in Miami, Florida, but my

The events of this past year made it necessary to adjust to the ever-changing com-

education was in the Midwest. I

plexities associated with COVID-19. The skills I have acquired as a surgeon over two

graduated from the University of

decades of practice allowed me to lead my highly talented team to adjust to the chang-

Michigan and trained at William

ing environment. I learned that trusting my employees and empowering them with the

Beaumont Hospital. I currently

necessary tools allowed us to continue to practice in an office setting that ensured our

live in Birmingham with my wife

patients’ safety without sacrificing the high level of care they expect from us.

and two teenage children.

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What inspires or drives you?

The realization that a patient trusts me enough to perform a procedure inspires me

on a daily basis. The need to ensure my results continue to be exceptional motivates me to always strive to do better. We have created an office space that’s welcoming,

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friendly and professional, and where my employees recognize that I value what they do on a daily basis.

What is your greatest accomplishment?

Being a solo practitioner in today’s economic climate is very difficult. My greatest

professional accomplishment entailed establishing a private surgical practice that, over the last six years, has been successful and continues to grow, without sacrificing the core values that are the driving force behind everything I do.

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Matt Mosher

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How does working as a landscape architect influence your leadership?

I stick with what I think I am good at, which is using my creativity to design amazing

spaces and home facades for clients that bring them great joy. By concentrating on your

I’M MATT MOSHER, PRESIDENT

strengths and achieving success, I believe it provides amazing motivation to the people

OF MOSHER DESIGN CO. AND

around you and younger generations.

DZINLY.COM. I started my first

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business when I was 17 and have yet to get a “real job”. My big

Biggest lessons learned within the past year?

breakthrough was when I put a flyer of pictures I had taken of my parents’ backyard in mailboxes and got a call to build

Never get too comfortable in your routine or think business will con-

a waterfall. Little did I know,

tinue to be great. Things happen, and you need to be able to adapt. If

it was a giant waterfall they

you’re in business, have reserves and plans for a rainy day.

wanted, which I had no clue how to do. In typical entrepre-

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What inspires or drives you?

The ability to take an idea from your head, have someone pay you to show

neurial fashion, I said yes and started spending my evenings at Home Depot reading how to books. Long story short, I created the waterfall, which was over

them your ideas and then ultimately turn that idea into something they can

50’ long, and won several awards

enjoy for many years.

for its beauty. I was 19 at the time! I

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also love the outdoors and traveling – I try to explore at least three new areas of the world every year.

What is your greatest accomplishment?

My greatest accomplishment is being fortunate enough to have been born with a

creative mind and into a great family. But most of all, finding an amazing wife who is so supportive and motivating.

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Dr. Rohit Arora

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How does working as a dentist influence your leadership?

I’M DR. ROHIT ARORA. I’m the

I am a believer that having a great bedside manner and actively listening to a person’s

Owner and General Dentist for

concerns can go a long way in dentistry. Because I embrace that philosophy, my staff

Bingham Farms Family Dentistry.

follows, which helps cultivate a true family practice atmosphere.

My wife, Purvi Arora DDS, and I

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started Bingham Farms Family Dentistry in 2013. Between the two of us, we have a combined

Biggest lessons learned within the past year?

30 years in general practice! We are a family practice in its most traditional sense, as we believe

Life is constantly going to knock you down, but it’s all about how you respond

in building relationships with

and the lessons you take from it. I hope my kids understand that no matter how

our patients that span gener-

tough these past 18 months have been, there’s always light on the other side.

ations. My favorite things to

Complaining does no good – find a path forward and make the situation better

do in my free time are grilling

every day.

for my family on my ceramic

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BBQ, golfing and exercising.

What inspires or drives you?

My parents always raised me to believe nothing great in life comes without hard

work, sacrifice and dedication. They sacrificed so much so my brother and I could reach higher education. It’s important that I do the same for my children as well.

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What is your greatest accomplishment?

It’s hard to say one thing. Building a successful practice alongside my wife Purvi

while raising three kids and shaping a great friend circle in Birmingham feels like a great accomplishment. I know the journey is just beginning, and it feels like we have put in every effort we have to be where we are today.

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Dean Thurman

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How does working as a financial advisor influence your leadership?

Like a doctor or attorney, clients of a financial advisor seek to be led. We approach

each unique client situation and ask ourselves: “What would I do if I were the client myself?”. Then, we lead our clients down a path of financial success that may look different for each client. It is a big responsibility, and one we cherish.

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Biggest lessons learned within the past year?

I’M DEAN THURMAN. I am the Co-Founder and Senior Partner at InvestWise Financial, LLC.

Everyone’s life is unpredictable, no exceptions. It is easy for anyone to

manage their own finances when life is perfect, but when disruption happens people need experienced professional guidance. When disruptions such as a divorce, unexpected job change, retirement or a pandemic happens, most people need an advisor that is present and on point.

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What inspires or drives you?

Striving to be the best husband, father, boss and advisor I can be. At InvestWise,

we consider ourselves work family. Many of us at InvestWise have been together for decades. We truly enjoy and respect each other both personally and professionally.

That, plus such wonderful relationships with our clients makes coming to work not

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seem like work at all. Working with such amazing people and serving the community is a huge inspiration.

What is your greatest accomplishment?

Besides having loving family and friends, assembling a team approach financial plan-

ning practice. I believe none of us are as smart as all of us. We typically have more than one professional on each Zoom or in-office appointment. This approach is quite rare in our profession, but I believe it leads to the best results for our clients. The team approach also assures our clients that if the lead advisor becomes unavailable for any reason, the client will still have someone that is very familiar with their situation available.

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Outside the Palladium

CEO S P O T L IGH T

Inside the lush Birmingham 8

GOING OUT TO THE MOVIES, LAVERDE BELIEVES, IS A COMMUNAL EXPERIENCE AND PEOPLE WON’T STAY HOME FOREVER

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Anthony LaVerde

ARTICLE KARIN EISENBERG

Inside the posh Palladium

I REMEMBER AS A KID HOW AMAZING IT WAS

lost millions of dollars. But LaVerde is a survivor who

TO GO SEE A MOVIE. Not much has changed about

has come up with creative ways to keep Emagine afloat.

my enthusiasm for the big screen, but so much is differ-

In the beginning of the pandemic, new movies

ent about the whole movie-going experience.

were not being released so the theater chain had

Years ago, for instance, there were no online movie

to come up with ideas like offering alternative

tickets (in fact, there was no online). You had to go to

content and a bonus to-go order of popcorn with

the theater and stand in line to purchase your ticket.

each gift card purchase, among other innovations.

Finding seating was random and sometimes you

Thankfully, Emagine was one of three mainstream

were forced to separate from the person you came

theaters eligible for a loan from a federal program

with because only one seat was available in any given

that allowed them to continue to operate.

row. It sounds awkward today, but I promise you those

I got a chance to sit down via Zoom with LaVerde.

were wonderful and simpler times. Back then (I’ve just

Having been named to the prestigious 40 Under 40 list in

severely dated myself) a night at the movies was like

Crain’s 2018 issue, you can guess that this guy takes the

a social gathering. You saw everyone you knew and

word “driven” to a whole new level. Raised in New York

really looked forward to the entire experience.

and experienced in the hedge fund industry, LaVerde is

Today, buying tickets is a lot easier thanks to online purchasing and advanced seat selection. And seats have become a lot more comfortable. But the movie experience remains as just that — an experience.

Meet Bloomfield Hills resident Anthony LaVerde, CEO of Emagine Theaters. This past year has been

no amateur when it comes to making the dollar work stronger and better than before.

During the pandemic, Emagine has gone from 1,500 employees to 20. LaVerde noted that the company still pays for the health insurance of every one of his eligible employees.

especially tough for movie theaters, which were closed

The company has made significant changes and raised

for months on end due to COVID-19, and the chain

more capital from their investors. Bottom line: They are still

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EMAGINE SPOTLIGHT (CONTINUED)

in the game, and as LaVerde put it, bigger

stay home forever, even with the advent

and better than before. Emagine is one of the

of gaming and live streaming readily avail-

most well-managed movie theatre chains in

able at home. Being someone who is

the country, ranking first in every operating

always looking to provide a better experi-

metric for the industry versus its competitors. ence, he says Emagine is pivoting towards We talked in-depth about how COVID-

the future and what they can do to keep the

19 has kept people in their homes for so long

“experience of coming to a theater always

and how streaming services are so signifi-

alive and thriving.” What, I asked, will make

cant to the future of the industry. Emagine

people leave their house when they can

recently acquired the historical Birmingham

get new movies in their living room?

8, so I asked how it will differ from Emagine’s

Everyone has a kitchen in their home,

other Birmingham theater, the Palladium.

LaVerde points out, but they still go out to eat.

"The major difference," LaVerde says,

What I got most out of our conversation

Hollywood blockbusters and more about art

was LaVerde’s determination and state-

films. It will also host live music with local

of-the-art ideas. While COVID-19 was a

bands, magic shows, private screenings for

big blow, it did provide the time to pause

all occasions and celebrations, and coming

and reflect on the next steps for the movie

soon, expanded liquor offerings."

industry. He has a vision and knows that

The interior has been renovated and they are offering a higher level of food. The

the traditional movie theater has shifted towards a more technical future.

idea, he says, is for the Birmingham 8 to offer

Emagine has also purchased four more

something to the area that has not ever been

theaters since the pandemic hit and LaVerde

offered before. He really wants this facil-

isn’t done acquiring businesses. Emagine

ity as an alternative to the mainstream

has recently put in an NBA court-sized screen

Hollywood films shown at the Palladium.

in the Novi location and an even larger one in

This amazing innovator has even man-

the Canton theater. In his own take on

aged during the pandemic to develop

a Warren Buffet quote, LaVerde says, “Be

an Emagine app (launching in June)

fearful when others are greedy, and be

that allows you to buy tickets, have your

greedy when others are fearful.”

ticket printed out as you walk in and order

As of this writing, theaters in Michigan are

concessions that will be delivered right to

at 50% capacity with the hopes that they will

your seat – brand-new heated seats, I might

be back to 100% by late summer.

add. You can also choose from more than a

I know we’ll continue to see LaVerde do

thousand different flavors from the Coca-

great things to come. His passion for

Cola machine on this new app.

what he does is unwavering, and I

Going out to the movies, LaVerde believes, is a communal experience and people won’t

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Point taken.

"is that Birmingham 8 will be less about

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for one can’t wait to see what’s next.

Lights, camera, action!

rugs, high-end furniture and fine art GIVING CUSTOMERS WHAT THEY WANT WITH A QUALITY PRODUCT HAS GIVEN THE STUDIO THE LONGEVITY TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE

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ARTICLE KARIN EISENBERG PHOTOGRAPHY ADDY SELIGMAN KATZ

" G iving cust omers wh at t hey want wit h a quality product h as given t he studio t he longevity t o survive and t hrive for all t hese dec ades."

CAN

YOU

SAY

RUGS,

HIGH-END

FURNITURE AND FINE ART?

personal care they provide. Kamran told me how they will bring a rug over to a client’s house

You’ll find all that and more at the

or place of business and put it into the room so

Birmingham Design Studio located at 808

they can see exactly how it goes with the exist-

South Old Woodward Avenue. I recently had

ing lighting and colors and ensure that it is the

the pleasure of interviewing owners Kristi

best possible choice for the space. If it’s not

and Kamran Karimpour over Zoom and

perfect, they go back to the drawing board to

relished the chance to talk to this talented

help their customers pick something else that

and motivated couple. They run a one-stop

works. That personal touch is not something

shop when it comes to exceptional quality

you can get through online shopping!

design. Not only do they carry rugs from

When decorating a room, many people

every country and origin, but the materials

buy their furniture first and then select a rug.

and craftsmanship are extraordinary along

But the Karimpours recommend taking the

with the exceptional service that Kristi and

exact opposite approach. Choose the rug

her design team provide.

first, they say, because that way it’s much

“What is the key to staying in business for

easier to buy furniture and pick out com-

more than 30 years?” I asked Kamran early

plementary fabrics. However, if you’d rather

in our interview. He replied with a smile filled

get the furniture first (or already own it),

with pride, "Giving customers what they

they will still go above and beyond to find

want with a quality product has given the

the perfect rug for any room and any budget.

studio the longevity to survive and thrive for

What stood out most for me was Kamran’s

all these decades."

back story of how he got involved in the rug

It’s more than obvious that the Karimpours

business. After graduating from college, he

have connected with their clientele, forming

took a corporate position but one day

lasting and close-knit ties that make custom-

needed to help out his brother-in-law with

ers return over and over again. What makes

selling his rug collection. From that day

the Karimpours especially stand out is the

on, his destiny basically found him and he

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RUGS, HIGH-END FURNITURE AND FINE ART (CONTINUED)

organically transitioned into the rug business. Having immigrated to the U.S. 43 years ago, he certainly wasn’t a stranger to hard work and fighting for the American dream. With their passion for rugs, designs, culture and history, the Karimpours offer a full-service design studio with all the resources available to help create the perfect room on every level. Customers always know they are in the best of hands.

Private appointments, after-hour visits and video calls on Zoom or FaceTime are all available. The showroom is consistently professionally cleaned and masks are always required.

Looking to spruce up your home or office? Come visit the Karimpours and get to know this amazing family-owned business.

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OWNER OF BACCO, BIGALORA AND CASA PERNOI If you’re a native Detroiter, you already know about Chef Luciano DelSignore. With successful restaurants such as Bacco and Bigalora under his belt, his next natural step was to open Pernoi, a fine-dining establishment in Birmingham. This white-tablecloth gormandize, along with its strict dress code, was intended to bring gourmet dining to a whole new level.

Though it opened to rave reviews and made a strong impression on the restaurant industry, Pernoi was forced to evolve

once COVID-19 hit. To survive, DelSignore made a quick decision to provide carry-out with more comfort-type foods. His once super-fine dining pivoted into a pop-up trattoria with homemade pastas, flat breads and chicken parmesan. Now rebranded as Casa Pernoi, diners can eat inside or out and dress however they like. Carry-out is still offered — and in that case, you can just wear pajamas.

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Chef Garrison Price of Madam, Creamsicle Mille Feuville and Cured Wild Salmon with Spirulina, Farm Yogurt, Yuzu and Dill.

EXECUTIVE CHEF AT MADAM If you haven’t already seen him at the Daxton Hotel, meet Chef Garrison Price, the new executive chef at

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Madam. I had the privilege of interviewing Chef Price

With 20 years of culinary experience and having

on his seventh day of opening. I was very interested

helmed the kitchens of some of the country’s leading

in getting to know the new guy in town. What I didn’t

restaurants, Chef Price has created a California cui-

know is that he is a Midwest native who spent his sum-

sine philosophy for Madam’s menu, which he changes

mers in Michigan and became interested in cooking

up six times a year. His favorite dish? Forbidden rice, a

early on in his childhood. As he noted, he had to peel a

spicy concoction of pork sausage, wild shrimp, leeks,

lot of potatoes to get where he is now. Meaning, repe-

egg yolk and chives.

tition is the key to expertise.

Visit Madam at 298 S. Old Woodward Ave. or give them a call at 248-283-4200.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE SPORT SHIRT AND BERMUDA SHORTS FROM CLAYMORE SHOP

fat h e r ’ s d ay gift guide

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Alan Paine sport shirts ($175) come in fashionable and vibrant plaid options for the pattern loving dad! Not to mention, they’re 100% cotton, making them perfect for the summer. Finish off the look with fun bermuda shorts ($115) from Castaway, a new line Claymore Shop is offering. Visit Claymore Shop at 908 S. Adams Rd. to purchase!

This extra fine merino knit polo ($275) features a knit bottom and knit sleeves. Pair the merino knit polo with Andrea Ventura brown suede loafers, which are made in Italy. The trousers pictured are made by Masons, another fine Italian product. This tapered look leans

A GUIDE FOR FINDING THE PERFECT LOCAL GIFT THIS FATHER’S DAY. ARTICLE RAYNA SOUTHART

towards a modern fit without being too slim. Stop by Carl Sterr by Design at 742 N. Old Woodward Ave. to shop any of these pieces individually or the entire outfit!

KNIT POLO, LOAFERS AND TROUSERS FROM CARL STERR BY DESIGN

FATHER’S DAY IS QUICKLY APPROACHING, JUNE 20 TO BE EXACT! The last thing you want is to scramble to find the perfect gift for the father in your life, whether that’s your dad, husband, uncle, brother, grandpa, son, friend or in-law. Some dads are hard to shop for, say they don’t want anything or they seem to have it all. Luckily, we’re here to help. Surprising dad with any of these gifts from local shops is a surefire way to let them know how much you love and appreciate them.

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18K YELLOW GOLD DAY DATE 40 MM ROLEX FROM WACHLER ESTATE COLLECTION

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SHIRT, TROUSERS AND BELT FROM DOLCE MODA If you are feeling extra luxurious this Father’s Day,

The Bugatti Soft Wash Linen Poplin Striped Shirt

you can’t go wrong with a high-end timepiece from

($175), Bugatti Luxury Pima Cotton Trousers ($225) and

Wachler Estate Collection. They have a large selection

Reversible Woven Belt ($75) from Dolce Moda is a great

of beautiful new and previously loved watches just like

men’s summer outfit for the dad in your life! You can shop

the piece pictured. Browse their collection by visiting

this entire outfit or purchase pieces individually by visiting

162 N. Old Woodward Ave. or wachlerdiamonds.com/

Dolce Moda at 323 E. Maple Rd. or dolcemoda.com.

collections/timepieces.

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St. Croix Shop’s lightweight cotton pullover ($325) adds the perfect layer for a casual, elegant look. This easy-care cotton blend is moisture-wicking to help dad stay cool and comfortable with effortless style in any season. They’re handcrafted and made in the USA. Purchase this style, which is available in an array of timeless colors, by visiting St. Croix Shop at 268 W. Maple Rd. or stcroixshop.com.

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON PULLOVER FROM ST. CROIX SHOP

RBBL PREMIUM DETROIT ARCH HOODIE FROM CARUSO CARUSO

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Check out the ultimate dad sweatshirt ($118)!

Caruso Caruso’s exclusive Detroit Arch Retro Brand Black Label Collection is made and printed entirely in the USA from rich 100% cotton. Purchase this sweatshirt by visiting Caruso Caruso at 166 W. Maple Rd. or visiting carusocaruso.com.

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JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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PONTIAC FARMERS MARKET GRAND OPENING

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS

FATHER’S DAY DANCE: UNDER THE SEA

Featuring produce vendors, local

Save the date! Enjoy a movie night

Bring

artists, musicians and entrepre-

under the stars with your friends

moves to this beach bash hosted

neurs, visit the Pontiac Farmers

and family. Sit back and relax while

at the Troy Community Center from

Market Grand Opening at 60 E. Pike

watching The Little Mermaid from

4-7:30 p.m.! Fathers, grandfathers,

St. in the Pontiac Library Parking

7:30-10 p.m. in Booth Park. COVID-19

uncles and all father figures wel-

Lot! Buy local and engage in com-

protocol is assured. Check back for

come. Dance to three songs (one

munity health education through

more information closer to the event

of which will be requested by you)

gardening, healthy cooking and

date by calling 248-530-1200 or visit-

while socially distanced. A keepsake

nutrition classes, along with recy-

ing allinbirmingham.com/calendar.

photo and take home goodie bags

Pontiac Library Parking Lot, 12pm-6pm

Troy Community Center

Booth Park

cling drives, outdoor fitness and other family-friendly cultural events.

6, 13, 20, 7

your

floaties

and

dance

are included. Ages 3–12. Register at

11-13

rec.troymi.gov/registration.

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ART ON THE RIVER Port Huron

BIRMINGHAM FARMERS MARKET

This three day art and music festival,

Downtown Birmingham

which takes place along the shores

Visitors of all ages are invited to

of the St. Clair River on Merchant

Attend and shop crafts, collectibles

experience the walkable outdoor

Street and in Kiefer Park, features

and curiosities out of vendors' car

market and shop for local produce,

local artists, crafters and bands. Art

trunks from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.! Enjoy

meat and dairy, artisan goods, fresh

on the River is a family-friendly event

browsing through furniture, antiques,

foods and more from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

where you can enjoy art workshops,

collectibles, dishes and glassware,

every Sunday at Public Parking Lot

hands-on art, music, dancing and

accessories and hand-made crafts

#6 located at 660 N. Old Woodward.

food. For more information, visit

on E. Third St. in the parking lot above

This market proudly offers Michigan-

artontheriverph.com.

the Downtown Rochester Farmers’

grown produce subject to local growing patterns.

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JUNK IN THE TRUNK Downtown Rochester

Market lot. You can also sign up to

11-13

sell items. For more information, visit

DETROIT BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX Belle Isle Park

downtownrochestermi.com/

junk-in-the-trunk.

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FRANKLIN GARDEN WALK

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

Franklin Village Green

presented by Lear will return to its

Enjoy the 35th annual Garden Walk

traditional

hosted by The Franklin Garden Club on

in 2021 as the IMSA WeatherTech

June 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 - 9

SportsCar Championship will join the

Enjoy the sounds of Dave Matthews

p.m.! Visit extraordinary local gardens

NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the Indy

Band at DTE Energy Music Theatre in

and shop the made-in-Michigan artisan

Lights Presented by Cooper Tires

Clarkston on June 22 from 7:30-11

market on the Franklin Village Green.

Series for an exciting on-track lineup,

p.m.! This Grammy Award winning

Tickets: $12 in advance at Franklin

June 11-13 on Belle Isle. For more

band is known for their epic live

Village Boutique, 32716 Franklin Road,

information, visit detroitgp.com.

shows and for playing their back cat-

one-weekend

format

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND CONCERT DTE Energy Music Theatre

beginning May 1. For more information,

alog in a different manner for every

visit franklingardenclub.org.

performance. COVID-19 protocol is necessary. For more information, visit dteenergymusictheatre.org.

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PARTING THOUGHTS THERE ISN’T A MASK NOR SHIELD THAT CAN SHELTER US FROM THE TENSION THAT THIS PAST YEAR HAS CAUSED

ARTICLE KARIN EISENBERG

T H E C OV I D -19 AVO I DA N C E S P E C T R U M AS A PSYCHOTHERAPIST WORKING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC, I HEAR PEOPLE TALKING ALL ACROSS THE COVID-19 AVOIDANCE SPECTRUM. From those who felt quarantining was excruciating and others who feel it’s given them awareness to real joys they’ve experienced from removing certain activities and routines.

While I feel pretty confident saying that we’re over the word, “unprecedented,” the level of emotion surrounding divisiveness in family and friends is at an unprecedented height. Whether it was social media, a lengthy text thread, a planned or cancelled event, there isn’t a mask nor shield that can shelter us from the tension of this past year.

The Washington Post wrote an article in February,

2. Explore where the other person could be coming from. THIS

reporting that many felt there was no way to move

IS NOT EASY, but it’s incredibly healing to be vulnerable and

forward with relationships that had been damaged

examine a different perspective.

by arguments around current hot button issues.

3. Remind yourself that you may not have vital information

For some, these encounters have been so trauma-

related to their history of trauma, family relationships, etc. Our

tizing that social distancing has been a secret ben-

past affects our present, and they also have a narrative that is

efit, allowing them to avoid addressing wounds.

affecting how they respond.

While I’m not downplaying the level of sadness,

4. Acknowledge that you may never fully understand or agree with

anger or even embarrassment, if you’ve decided the

their views, and that’s okay! We’re all dealing with the heaviness of

relationship(s) are worth saving but you're agoniz-

the year, and it can be hard to hold space for others and their views.

ing over if it’s possible to move forward and repair, I

5. Remind yourself that this is about you and your healing jour-

want to assure you with a resounding “YES!” While it can be challenging, it’s also an amazing

ney. The compromise is coming from the decision to keep this person in your life.

opportunity to work on your own healing. Maybe

6. Finally, remind yourself that this pandemic has taught us that

you’ve been at home avoiding both the virus and

we can be flexible and strengthen our awareness and resilience.

your emotional pain, but I’m here to outline some steps to help with your interpersonal vaccine.

1. Make a list of your feelings around the situation.

This will help you process and understand your reactions. Writing down our experiences is a great way to better explore what we need to move forward.

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RONNIE HORMEL A board certified psychotherapist who is a part of the Birmingham Maple Clinic team.