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DR. ERIC TAYLOR, DDS TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ORAL HEALTH CARE

RENEE LOSSIA ACHO’S BIRMINGHAM LISTING IS DUBBED A “MICHIGAN DREAM HOME”

BIG ROCK’S EXECUTIVE CHEF SHARES HIS CAULIFLOWER GRATIN RECIPE

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L U X U R Y H O M E S I N T E R N AT I O N A L

Congratulates

R enee L ossia A cho

As their #1 selling agent of 2019, w i t h ove r $ 7 5 M i l l i o n S O L D .

Top 100 of all KW Agents Internationally Top 1% of Agents Nationwide KW Domain Top Selling Group The numbers speak for themselves...

And so do her clients...

“Renee and her team helped make my first home buying experience wonderful. They helped me navigate the market, answered my questions and were extremely professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Renee and her team.”

- Jodi C. “Renee Acho, Carrie Clement and the entire team were the utmost professionals. Their knowledge of the market, especially the uniqueness of the high-end market, is unparalleled. Through their unrelenting efforts on our behalf we remarkably were able to close on the sale of our home a very short time.”

- Derek K “I thought we had a good realtor before....Renee and her team put the bar at a new level. From the second we met they worked incredibly hard for us and continue to be an incredible resource. Between their knowledge of the area, the market, and their connections of all kinds, they are realtors you want to use.”

- Brendan N. “Renee was a godsend when we moved back to Michigan.

She knows the Birmingham/Bloomfield market very well and that knowledge coupled with her extensive network helped her identify a number of pocket listings for us to consider.

She was very detailed, thorough and pro-active. We also appreciated Renee's deep knowledge of constructions and design.”

- Julie H.

LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER

Tobin Clark | tobin.clark@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Danielle Alexander | danielle.alexander@lifestylepubs.com

How is it already March?

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OUR MARCH PUBLICATION OF BIRMINGHAM LIFE IS ABOUT HOME; AFTER

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ALL, "HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS." Our homes are a statement of our per-

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sonality, each with its own unique look, taste and ambiance. Our lives seem to revolve

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around the home; it's where we start our day, where we nourish our families and where we hopefully get a great night's sleep to start the next day, fully invigorated.

Very few communities in Michigan can boast the diversity in home styles that Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills can. Between local builders, real estate professionals and interior designers, it is my goal to showcase this talent-rich environment.

I hope this issue inspires us all to appreciate not only the local community but also the place we call home!

Cheers,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020 FEATURES 12 A healthy body begins with a healthy mouth Dr. Eric K. Taylor, DDS of Rochester Hills and his staff take a holistic approach.

18 An owner who values direct communication with clients Birmingham Kitchen & Bath owner and operator Joe Sardy puts his clients at ease.

23 Need a side dish?

Try Cauliflower Gratin with Bechamel!

Executive Chef at Big Rock and The Reserve shares his recipe with the Birmingham community.

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26 Luxury urban living on a private slice of heaven 118 Waterfall Lane in Birmingham awaits owners.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Renovate & Refine

23 Food & Wine 26 Open House 32 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES

26th Annual United We Walk took place in West Bloomfield The 26th annual United We Walk event took place in January, focusing on the theme "The Time is NOW to Do What Is Right." Event participants gathered in West Bloomfield High School's atrium for a short program and then joined one another on a walk down Orchard Lake Road. PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAMAR CROWDER, PRESIDENT OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY.

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24 restaurants participated in Birmingham's Restaurant Week, including 220 Merrill Did you know Birmingham was the first city in Michigan to offer a Restaurant Week event? Birmingham residents and guests had, yet again, the opportunity to treat themselves to delicious menu items at discounted prices during Birmingham’s popular Restaurant Week. Many fine restaurants participated, including 220 Merrill (pictured in these photos). PHOTOS COURTESY OF VICTORIA CHERY OF PICTURE THIS CITY.

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AROUND TOWN Bloomfield Hills provides a great selection of vitamins, herbal remedies and special dietary foods. It offers a variety of brands to meet all healthy living needs. Photo courtesy of Doug Ashley Photography.

HAGOPIAN WORLD OF RUGS CELEBRATES 81 YEARS This month marks 81 years for Hagopian World of Rugs. Whether it’s cleaning a carpet or educating someone about the floor covering that fits their lifestyle, the Hagopian family has always maintained the highest level of customer service. Both Hagopian

FIVE & MAIN PROJECT MOVES FORWARD IN COMMERCE TOWNSHIP

World of Rugs and Hagopian Cleaning Services are

Five & Main is the name being given to the 34

respected throughout Michigan. For more infor-

acres of land at M-5 and Pontiac Trail that was

mation about Hagopian, visit originalhagopian.

recently purchased with plans of becoming a new

com. (Pictured: Angela Hagopian Snow, Edmond

lifestyle center. Although the project has been

Hagopian and Suzanne Hagopian). Photo courtesy

delayed several times, Birmingham-based Robert

of Hagopian World of Rugs.

B. Aikens & Associates LLC closed on the $4.25 million purchase back in October. The developer's plans include everything from restaurants to retail and entertainment to hotel space. Rendering courtesy of JPRA ARCHITECTS.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS' BETTER HEALTH MARKET CELEBRATES GRAND REOPENING Located at 2053 S. Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills' Better Health Market reopened its doors in January. The Bloomfield Birmingham Chamber

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WEST BLOOMFIELD MOM MAKES AND SELLS HER OWN SALAD DRESSINGS

celebrated the grand reopening with a ribbon

After reading labels and paying attention to ingre-

cutting ceremony. The Better Health Store of

dients on store-bought dressings, Karen Akouri

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began making her own called Drench.

Like any other mom, she wanted to feed her family healthy meals and couldn’t believe all of the chemicals that were in store-bought dressings.

With Drench dressings, her hope is to revolutionize the salad dressing market and to educate consumers on the importance of reading product labels,

Inspired by Community

not just with dressings. Drench dressings are free of all the major allergens and are in over 75 stores!

ART LEADERS GALLERY TO SHOWCASE RARE PIECES FROM “THE ART OF DR. SEUSS COLLECTION” Between March 9 and 30, visitors at 33086 Northwestern Highway in West Bloomfield can explore and acquire works from Dr. Seuss’ best-known children’s books, as well as “The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss,” a mind-expanding collection based on decades of artwork, which Dr. Seuss created at night for his own personal pleasure. Perhaps the wackiest and most wonderful elements of the collection are Dr. Seuss’s three-dimensional “Unorthodox Taxidermy” sculptures with names such as Carbonic Walrus, Two-Horned

Drouberhannis

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Goo-Goo-Eyed Tasmanian Wolghast.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MCCAFFERY

A H E A LT H Y BODY BEGINS WITH A H E A LT H Y M O U T H DR. ERIC K. TAYLOR, DDS OF ROCHESTER HILLS AND HIS STAFF TAKE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ORAL HEALTH.

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WITH OVER 100 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF ORAL CARE, Dr. Eric K. Taylor, DDS of Rochester Hills and his staff believe that oral health is the gateway to overall body wellness. In other words, if one wants a healthy body, they believe that he or she needs to start with a healthy mouth.

“Teeth are really like a circuit board in that each organ is connected to a tooth,” Dr. Taylor’s wife and office manager Donna Taylor said.

Whether a patient has missing teeth or teeth that are not functioning well or are deficient, Dr. Taylor’s advanced training gives him the ability to create optimal oral health for them not only in terms of function but also appearance.

Dr. Taylor obtained his bachelor’s degree and DDS from the University of Detroit Mercy. After having the opportunity to practice general dentistry for 11 years, he attended the University of Florida and became a board certified periodontist and diplomate of The American Board of Periodontology. He now has more than 30 years of experience in surgically placing dental implants, specifically metal-free zirconia ones, allowing patients to have properly functioning teeth for a higher quality of life.

“We’re the only office in Michigan that is trained and qualified to place these Z-Systems zirconia implants,” Dr. Taylor said. “We use solid, one-piece implants that are much stronger than titanium. And the tissue loves them. Plaque doesn’t adhere much to them at all.”

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HE ALTH Y LIFEST Y LE (CONTINUED)

Education continues to be extremely important to Dr. Taylor,

certified by the American Heart Association in advanced car-

who not only stays current on the latest technology like the

diac life support for the past 20 years. Vitamin therapy is also

aforementioned ceramic metal-free implants, laser advance-

offered in the office.

ments, grafting refinements, computer updates and more but

“We’re really proud of our staff,” Donna Taylor said. “Everyone

also requires that his staff is also up to date on the latest in

is very caring. Every patient coming through that door is wel-

dental techniques and innovations, as well.

comed as a person and not a number and not a procedure.

“We have regular training,” Donna Taylor explained. “And sometimes we do out of state training. We’re always learning.

We want them to feel comfortable, safe and educated in a very non-traumatic environment.”

We can hardly keep up with Dr. Taylor’s training and his energy.”

Dr. Taylor cannot emphasize enough just how important

Dr. Taylor said his office has always been on the cutting

oral care is at home, too. In fact, if a patient has periodon-

edge as far as technology goes. In fact, they offer i-Cat 3D

tal disease, he recommends visiting a hygienist every three

Cone Beam Imaging, which has very little radiation and

months versus every six.

allows the staff to diagnose more thoroughly and confidently

“And while they’re there, they need to be learning as much as

as it shows much more than a 2D radiograph, as well as four,

they can from the hygienist,” he added. “If they don’t learn how to

high-quality lasers that not only can be effective in treating

remove it themselves, they’ll be in the same boat, if not worse.”

disease or inflammation of the gum and bone around an

Dr. Taylor and his staff recommend using an ultrasonic

implant but are more precise, reducing healing time after

toothbrush since it can reduce plaque and periodontitis; read-

surgical procedures.

ing toothpaste labels and avoiding ones that contain fluoride,

“We believe they are the most advanced lasers in existence

sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide; purchas-

today,” Dr. Taylor said. “We don’t have any incisions, there’s no

ing flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo; and making

sutures, the healing is wonderful and the lasers kill the bacteria

a warm salt water mixture to avoid the possibility of getting

much more effectively than any other means out there.”

throat cancer from the use of alcohol-filled mouthwashes.

Dr. Taylor and his staff want their patients to have very

Dr. Taylor’s office is located in the Rochester Medical Village

relaxed, pain-free and comfortable procedures, so not only do

at 455 South Livernois in Rochester Hills and is open Tuesdays

they provide IV conscious sedation, but acupuncture is also

through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

available to help patients relax. To ensure patients’ safety, however, Dr. Taylor’s office does have a registered nurse on

For more information or to schedule an appointment,

staff (Donna Taylor). Both the nurse and the doctor have been

call (248)-652-7300.

“EVERYONE IS VERY CARING. EVERY PATIENT COMING THROUGH THAT DOOR IS WELCOMED AS A PERSON AND NOT A NUMBER AND NOT A PROCEDURE.”

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RENOVATE & REFINE

An owner who values direct communication with clients BIRMINGHAM KITCHEN & BATH OWNER AND OPERATOR JOE SARDY PUTS HIS CLIENTS AT EASE.

This home is located just north of Birmingham in Bloomfield Hills.Â

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ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF JEANNE DE KORTE

“Clients see my face and communicate with me directly. There is no go-between, which is rare. It brings clients a level of comfort.”

SINCE 2004, BIRMINGHAM KITCHEN & BATH HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY CREATING BEAUTIFUL WORK USING QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH ATTENTIVE, PERSONALIZED CLIENT SERVICE– ALL AT A REASONABLE PRICE. A

full-service

design

and

build

firm,

Birmingham Kitchen & Bath begins with a consultation either on the phone or in-person to understand clients’ project goals and budget.

Unlike other design and build businesses, clients will directly speak to owner and operator Joe Sardy, who, in one capacity or another, has been in the remodeling industry for about 30 years.

“I oversee every single project and am literally on-site, depending on the project and location, one or two days a week per project,” he explained. “Clients see my face and communicate with me directly. There is no go-between, which is rare. It brings clients a level of comfort.”

The next step is to use the team’s expertise to turn clients’ dreams into a design. Finally, the team will then use their expert craftsmanship to create the imagined beautiful and functional space.

Birmingham Kitchen and Bath offers an array of services, including kitchens, baths, closets, offices, custom cabinetry, custom remodeling, laundry rooms, mudrooms, countertops, hardwood flooring, tile and stone and more.

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get the look A new window was put in at the sink, so homeowners can enjoy a nice view of their beautiful, private backyard.Â

Outlets on islands are definitely something requested in 2020; however, this specific one is completely concealed inside the leg.

For more information, visit bhamkitchens.com or call Sardy directly at (248)-593-8420.Â

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FOOD & WINE

Need a side dish?

Tr y C a u l i f l o we r Gratin with Bechamel!

EXECUTIVE CHEF AT BIG ROCK CHOPHOUSE AND THE RESERVE ERIC VOIGT SHARES HIS RECIPE WITH THE BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY.

THE

4-STAR,

AWARD-WINNING

MENU AT BIG ROCK CHOPHOUSE, located at 245 S. Eton Street in Birmingham,

includes

enormous,

hand-cut aged steaks, delicious lamb chops, the freshest seafood and so much more. Additionally, the restaurant has been a recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 16 consecutive years, featuring an extensive wine cellar with more than 400 fine wine and champagne selections.

Currently, one of the Big Rock Chophouse

menu’s

seasonal

side

offerings include Cauliflower Gratin with Bechamel. Lucky for us, Eric Voigt, executive chef of both Big Rock and The Reserve, is sharing his recipe of the popular dish, so fans can try making it at home.

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chef tip 1

chef tip 2

Voigt said to try eating this side dish with a nicely grilled filet!

The recipe also goes well with other side dishes like Big Rock’s fried Brussels sprouts.

BECHAMEL INGREDIENTS + ½ Spanish onion

+ White pepper to taste

+ 2 cloves

+ 3 cups whole milk

+ 1 bay leaf

+ 1 cup heavy cream

+ ¼ nutmeg seed micro planed

+ ½ stick butter

or ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

+ 4 oz all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS 01 Cut onion in half and remove outer layer of peel.

Stud the onion’s center with cloves and bay leaf.

02 In a non-reactive medium sauce pot, place milk, cream, onion piquet and nutmeg. Bring to a scald.

03 In another pot, melt butter over medium heat and add flour slowly until thick on low heat, drying out roux. Once it has dried for a few minutes, slowly add hot milk over while stirring over medium heat regularly. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.

04 Season with white pepper and salt.

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C A U L I F L O W E R G R A T I N

chef tip 3 “The meal has a rich, decadent and developed flavor that pairs well with many wines on Big Rock’s wine list but especially the Stone Street Cabernet Sauvignon,” Voigt said.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

+ 1 small head

01 Make the bechamel ahead of time, so it’s ready.

of cauliflower + 8 oz shredded

02 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

gruyere cheese

03 Cut core out of cauliflower and slice from top down to create ½” wide pieces.

+ 4 oz shredded

04 Sauce a layer of bechamel on the bottom of a cast iron dish and place a flat layer of cut cauliflower.

parmesan cheese + 16 oz bechamel (see prior recipe)

05 Spread another layer of bechamel on top of the cauliflower and follow with a generous amount of the shredded cheese.

06 Layer more cauliflower on top of existing and press down hard.

07 Spread more bechamel on top of cauliflower and top with rest of cheese.

08 Place on a foil covered sheet tray and bake for 15 to 25 minutes (or until a knife can run through it easily).

09 Garnish with chopped chives or leftover roasted cauliflower.

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OPEN HOUSE

lu xur y urban living on a

p r i v a t e s l i c e o f h e a ve n

HOME FEATURE It’s nestled on Waterfall Lane near Quarton Lake, just .5 miles away from Downtown Birmingham.

118 WATERFALL LANE IN BIRMINGHAM AWAITS OWNERS. ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF WAYUP MEDIA

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LOOKING AT PHOTOS OF 118 WATERFALL LANE, NOT MANY WOULD BELIEVE THIS HOME EXISTS IN BIRMINGHAM, LET ALONE A HALF MILE AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM. And it’s currently for sale.

Built in 2015, this four-bedroom, 7,145-square-foot home is currently listed for $4.9 million by Renee Lossia Acho, owner and real estate consultant at KW Domain Luxury Homes International.

“A prestigious location was chosen for this esteemed, contemporary home, as highlighted by the stunning waterfall views,” founder and president of Great Lakes Custom Builder James Wiese said. “It oozes an unmatched level of effluence.”

HOME FEATURE The home features unique materials brought together in a tasteful and timeless way.

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HOME FEATURE Unlike most homes in Birmingham, this one boasts a beautiful basement walkout.

HOME FEATURE The home has a temperature-controlled wine room with a capacity of over 500 bottles.

He’s absolutely right. The home is strategically posi-

“As a luxury sales agent who often deals in new con-

tioned, so that every living space on the main level, lower

struction, quality and craftsmanship are not lost on me,”

level and master suite have panoramic views– made pos-

Renee Lossia Acho said. “I also know it is very rare that a

sible by collapsible window walls!– of both Quarton Lake

home offers this level of artistry in a setting and location

and the waterfall.

as exquisite as Waterfall. The opportunity to build this

Lori Albrecht of Great Lakes Cabinetry and Design said the home was designed with the focus of organic architecture, using high-end natural materials that were balanced with the beautiful surroundings of this private site.

style home, on this type of parcel, is truly unique and was done to perfection.”

Lossia Acho’s goal is to provide a luxury experience for all clients, regardless of price-point or list price. By

“Design inspiration was on the natural surroundings and

offering five-star service to everyone, she believes she

continuity of architecture and finishes, using the finest of

will not only be able to sell listings faster and close sales

wood, stone, glass and metal,” she said.

sooner but, through doing so, looks forward to the life-

This “Michigan Dream Home,” as recently dubbed by

long connections she will get to make with people.

The Detroit News, has five bathrooms, three half-baths,

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three fireplaces and an attached three-car garage. But the

For more information about this specific listing or others,

infinity-edge pool is definitely the highlight.

visit reneeacho.com or call (248)-587-7521.

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HOME FEATURE The architects and builder incorporated all the views into the house, drawing the outside in.

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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AUTISM PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Holgistic Wellness Center

(720 E. 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak)

Beginning at 6:45 p.m., this is a free, monthly

drop-in

support

group

for parents and kids with Autism,

kids to enjoy games, crafts, face

receive recipe spice packets and

painting, tattoos and more. FREE

recipe cards.

refreshments (while supplies last). All attendees will be entered in a raffle to

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win a FREE week of camp!

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DETROIT WHISKY FESTIVAL Eastern Market Corporation

FATHER & SON GOLF DAY

high-functioning Autism, Asperger's,

(2934 Russell St, Detroit)

PDD-NOS and Sensory Integration

Detroit's

Dysfunction. The purpose of the group

returns to Eastern Market on Friday,

Crossing Dr, Auburn Hills)

is to reduce isolation of parents, share

March 13. Sample the best Whiskeys,

Hosted by West Bloomfield Parks

experiences with others who "get it"

Bourbons and Ryes from around

and Recreation, a fun day of golfing

and just be real in a safe, supportive

the world at the 4th Annual Detroit

for fathers and sons will be had at

and

Whisky Festival. Festival attendees

Topgolf. This event will include a

can choose from a mixed cocktail or

breakfast buffet, three hours of golf

a straight taste while interacting with

(including free play to get warmed up)

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representatives from the most well-

and then a fun and friendly competi-

known and influential brands.

tion called Top Contender. Everyone

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non-judgmental

environment.

Call (248)-733-5700 with questions.

Woodward Ave, Birmingham)

Bad

to

the

Christopher Jackson,

Bones

features

Hernacki,

Garth

boldest

whiskey

event

Topgolf (500 Great Lakes

walks away with a giveaway.

Hagopian World of Rugs (850 S Old

David

Simmons

and

ALINA KIRYAYEVA MOVING PICTURES

The Berman Center For The

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Kenneth Thompkins. These remark-

Performing Arts (6600 W Maple Rd,

able trombone players of Detroit

West Bloomfield Township)

Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield)

Chamber Winds and Strings’ will

Moving Pictures piano program is

Historian Bailey Sisoy Isgro will share

take center stage in works ranging

a collection of the most exciting

the history and impact of WWII

from one to four trombones. Advance

and colorful classical masterworks

women war workers (often known as

ticket

featured in famous movies and car-

Rosie the Riveters), how their name

for

toons. With works by Liszt, Chopin

came to be, and the scale of their

$25 and 35 & younger at $15.

and Beethoven, Alina has captivated

heroic work on the American home-

Visit detroitchamberwinds.org for

and delighted audiences of all ages

front. Her award-winning book, Rosie,

more information.

with her unique interpretations and

A Detroit herstory, will be available

stage presence, as virtuosic fire-

for purchase. Sponsored with West

works of nearly unplayable piano

Bloomfield Library. No charge.

pricing

admission

for

includes $30,

general

seniors

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WB Library Main Meeting Room (4600

transcriptions simply take listeners’ breaths away.

BRAIN FOOD - COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH

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SUMMER CAMP SNEAK PEEK

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, OPENING NIGHT

Gray! Recipes are brain healthy, as

(4640 Walnut Lake Rd, West

Performing Arts (6600 West Maple

well as both gluten and dairy-free!

Bloomfield Township)

Rd, West Bloomfield)

$40 per person or $75 per couple.

Drop in anytime between 9 a.m.

This magical musical features catchy

Call

special

and noon to see West Bloomfield's

songs in a variety of styles, from a

pricing on a series of three or more

summer camp options. Bring your

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Holgistic Wellness Center

(720 E. 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak)

On Saturday, March 7, as well as the 14th and 21st, come cook with

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classes. Attendees of the class will

(248)-733-5700 for

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Recreation Activities Center

The Berman Center for the

Oral Health is the Gateway to Overall Body Wellness Dr. Eric Taylor has provided specialized implant and periodontal care to thousands of patients. Our patients come from far and near to experience the genuine personal, holistic and biologic care we provide. We deliver quality zirconia ceramic implants and laser periodontal care and treatments for our patients, using state of the art technologies.

Periodontic Services: Hygiene Supportive Periodontal Therapy • Acupuncture • Periodontal Laser Treatments Periodontal Plastic Surgery • Oral Cancer Screening (Light technology) • Surgical Extractions Periodontal Surgeries • Maxillary Sinus Augmentation

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Waterline. Pedestal tables, designed by Cédric Ragot.

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APRIL

LIFEST Y LE CALENDAR parody of French ballads ("Those Canaan Days"), to

country-western ("One More Angel in Heaven") and calypso ("Benjamin Calypso"), along with the unfor-

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH IMPACT100 OAKLAND COUNTY

Saks 5th Avenue (2901 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy)

Impact100 Oakland County brings women together to engage in impactful, large-scale giving to support nonprofits serving Oakland County. Join them on

free

April 1 at Saks 5th Avenue in Troy to meet philanthropic women and learn how you can make a differ-

IS Clinical Skin Care Kit

with Purchase of Facetite or Morpheus Procedure

36880 Woodward Avenue, Suite 2013 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304

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ence in your community! For more information, visit impact100oaklandcounty.org.

APR 4 BUNNY BASH

The Village of Rochester Hills (104 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills)

There will be an interactive egg hunt with lots of fun prizes and activities, as well as a petting zoo with

BI G R OCK

CHOPHOUSE

bigrockchophouse.com

the opportunity to interact and feed the animals; plus, “Stan Safety the Magical Fireman,” a bounce house and the city fire truck will be there, as well. $5 per child or a maximum of $15 per family with 100% going to the Rainbow Connection. Bring a basket to gather eggs and treats!

GOTROCKS A DIAMOND CROWN CIGAR LOUNGE

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