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September is our fashion/style month.

AND BIRMINGHAM AND BLOOMFIELD HILLS ARE COMMUNITIES KNOWN

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FOR THEIR SENSE OF FASHION AND STYLE! In this issue, we showcase the

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style and grace that our community offers. In keeping with that theme, please take

Laura McCaffery and Marla Michele Must

a few minutes to view some of the local business and personalities for this month.

What is this new normal I keep hearing people talk about? I know I, for one, am not yet sure what that means, but taking a few minutes to feel good about ourselves certainly helps in these trying times. Ultimately I think that is what fashion does: whether it is decorating your home, buying new shoes or finding that one suit or dress, looking good and being fashionable allows us to feel good as we make an impression on those around us. Our community has some great local shops where you can find everything from great art, shoes, hair products and makeup, to the finest in men's and women's clothing.

Before you know it, it is going to be sweater weather, so enjoy it while we can. Stay fashionable and buy local. Our community appreciates your patronage!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020

FEATURES 12 Celebrating 30 Years Birmingham Design Studio has been a complete, one-stop design center for 30 years.

18 Four Headshot Tips Birmingham Life’s photographer Laura McCaffery provides four tips for a great headshot.

26 The Art of Charcuterie Local resident Katie Goncalves shares her passion for charcuterie board making.

28 Three Massage Benefits Spa Mariana’s Maciek Lyko tells

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three of several major benefits to getting massages.

26 DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Locally Owned

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Trend Setter

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Inspired By

20 City Scene 24 DIY 26 Food & Wine 28 Healthy Lifestyle 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Artist’s Palette

“Their knowledge, impeccable taste and guidance helped us make our home just as we had imagined.�

- Drs. Mouna and Nabil Khoury

GOOD TIMES

The Village Players continued entertaining and bringing laughter despite shutdown

As serious as the pandemic was, past president Eileen White said she always thought it was The Village Players' mission to entertain and bring laughter to Birmingham and surrounding areas, specifically during their "brief intermission." "The one thing that we had going for us during the shutdown was our marquee," she said about the pictured puns of plays and musicals.

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Birmingham's F45 held outdoor workouts while indoor gyms remained closed Team Training, Life Changing. That is the motto F45 in Birmingham lives by. "At F45, we want our community to know we are all in this together," F45's Logan Gray said. "The outdoor workout is for everyone at all fitness levels. You just need to show up with a can-do attitude, and we will provide the space, equipment and modifications."

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AROUND TOWN

FRANKLIN CIDER MILL OPENS FOR THE SEASON

a reduced class size to adhere to social distancing guidelines. The BBAC’s offerings are for ages three to, what they say, 93 (however,

Beginning on the Saturday before Labor Day, the

there are several older than that who regularly

Franklin Cider Mill is now open through the Sunday

attend!). Classes start from the beginner and

after Thanksgiving. Located at 7450 Franklin Rd. in

go up to master and are all taught by highly-tal-

Bloomfield Hills, the Franklin Cider Mill is known for

ented artists/instructors. To view the BBAC Fall

its cider, which is not only both pressed and bot-

Program Guide, visit bbartcenter.org.

tled at the mill but made with only the best, clean apples. Additionally, the donuts, which are from an old German spice recipe, are made fresh each day and served warm. Visit franklincidermill.com for hours and other information.

CLASSES AT BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD ART CENTER HAVE RESUMED

BIRMINGHAM DESIGN STUDIO CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN BIRMINGHAM Family-owned and operated since 1990, Birmingham Design Studio is celebrating its 30th year in business. “We are thrilled to be a permanent part of the city,” President Kamran Karimpour said. With the finest selection of

The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center’s fall

exceptional quality luxury custom designer fur-

book is in production, and both regular adult

nishings, as well as a full-service interior design

and youth classes have resumed albeit with

studio, Birmingham Design Studio is truly a

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complete, one-stop design center– right in your

visitors will be asked to maintain six feet of social

neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Jeff Garland.

distancing, and the venue will have capacity limits with advanced tickets/reservations required

CRANBROOK REOPENS ART MUSEUM FOR VISITORS The

reopening

of

the

Cranbrook

for admission. Other safety precautions include hand sanitizer stations, acrylic panels at admisArt

sion desks and enhanced cleaning procedures by

Museum also marks the debut of a new sum-

staff. For more information or to register for a visit

mer exhibit, Shapeshifters: Transformations in

time, check out cranbrookartmuseum.org. Photo

Contemporary Art. In addition to required masks,

courtesy of Cranbrook Art Museum's Facebook page.

Photo Michel Gibert, for advertising purposes only. Special thanks: Centro de Interpretação do Românico, Lousada, Portugal.

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LOCALLY OWNED

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS BIRMINGHAM DESIGN STUDIO HAS BEEN A COMPLETE, ONE-STOP DESIGN CENTER IN THE COMMUNITY FOR 30 YEARS.

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MCCAFFERY

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“OUR JOB IS TO HELP OUR CLIENTS FIND AND CUSTOMIZE UNIQUE PIECES THAT TRULY REFLECT THEIR GOOD TASTE AND FIT INTO THEIR LIFE ST YLE .”

FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1990, BIRMINGHAM DESIGN STUDIO IS CELEBRATING ITS 30TH YEAR IN BUSINESS. With the finest selection of exceptional quality luxury custom designer furniture, top-of-the-line Persian and oriental rugs, custom-made window treatments, custom draperies, beautiful oil paintings, high-end accessories and home decor, as well as a full-service interior design studio, Birmingham Design Studio is truly a complete, one-stop design center– right in your neighborhood.

Located at 808 South Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham Design Studio’s artfully-curated showroom includes an exclusive collection of continuously-evolving premium pieces from luxury furniture suppliers like Hickory Chair, Hancock and Moore, Pearson, Theodore Alexander and many more. While all the furnishings on display are available for immediate purchase, this is only a small sampling of the countless styles, fabrics and finishes the Birmingham Design Studio team has access to; in fact, they travel the world to handpick unique luxury furniture, oriental rugs and fine art that one simply will not find at big box furniture stores or national retailers, allowing customers to have a one-of-akind look at their homes.

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“We don’t fill our showroom with the intention of only selling off the floor,” Birmingham Design Studio President Kamran Karimpour explained. “We are not in the business of ‘selling’ anything. Our job is to help our clients find and customize unique pieces that truly reflect their good taste and fit into their lifestyle. While our floor items are available for sale, the real purpose of the showroom is to convey the quality of our pieces while allowing our clientele to actually see finishes and frames in-person.”

Because Birmingham Design Studio specializes in custom furnishings, their choices of styles are far more than any store can show on their floor. They are also not limited by the choices of fabrics that each brand may offer. As a result, they carry all the major fabric and leather brands and can pair them with any piece of upholstery based on what works best for clients.

In addition to furnishing offerings, Birmingham Design Studio is also known for its in-house design team who can help clients as much or as little as they want. Karimpour’s wife, Kristi, and her expert design staff believe that the beauty of interior design is found in the personal connection between an individual and the

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home they live in; with this in mind, they set out every day to empower clients versus pressuring or imposing upon them their own tastes.

“There is no one definition of beauty when it comes to interior design,” Karimpour said. “No two people are alike– and their homes should be as unique as they are. The true art is to have the interiors truly reflect what’s special about each client. It’s our client’s home, and it must have their signature style all over it. Our job is to share our expertise and guide them in making the right choices. We design with them, for them and within their budget.”

After listening and learning about a client’s needs, wants, lifestyles and design visions, the team uses that information to create a floor plan and find furniture styles and fabrics that would fulfill those wishes. Karimpour said it takes a lot of homework and going back and forth to find just the right pieces, but once a plan is put together and

“ WE HAVE ALWAY S LOVED THE CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT THAT BIRMINGHAM OFFERS. THE CURATED COLLECTION OF BOUTIQUES, RESTAURANTS, SHOPS AND SERVICES HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL PLACE TO ROOT OUR BUSINE S S.”

presented to a client, it is up to them on how quickly or slowly to move forward, ensuring that the end result would be the beautiful rooms they were envisioning regardless.

Karimpour always had a passion for beautiful hand-knotted rugs and wanted to share it with people who appreciated this woven art. In 1990, he opened his first store in Birmingham called Woven Treasures Oriental Rugs, and many of the clients there started their projects

Whether you are looking for a single accessory for your

by first selecting one of the unique rugs and then worked

living room or are in the beginning stages of building a

from the floor up to furnish the room.

new home or a remodel, Birmingham Design Studio can

“We often found ourselves helping them find unique

help make the right choices. For more information, call

furnishings and fabrics that complemented their rugs and

(248)-723-8888 or visit birminghamdesignstudio.com.

lifestyle, leading us to eventually expand into custom fur-

Your initial design consultation will be free of charge and

niture and full-service interior design services,” Karimpour

requires no commitment.

explained. “We have always loved the close-knit commu-

“When the client comes into our store, we are welcom-

nity environment that Birmingham offers. The curated col-

ing them into our home,” Karimpour said. “With every-

lection of boutiques, restaurants, shops and services has

thing currently going on in the world, ‘home’ has become

been a wonderful place to root our business.”

more and more important. It has become a workplace,

Over the years, Birmingham Design Studio has also

gather place and a safe haven. We strive to embellish cli-

partnered with complimentary industries, such as cus-

ents’ comfort– and try to have a little fun while doing it!”

tom kitchen builders and designers, licensed electricians, professional painters, granite wholesalers, custom wood workers and home builders and architects to “take the headache” out of the remodeling, customizing, furnishing and decorating process for clients.

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f o u r h e a d s h ot Laura McCaffery, Professional Photographer

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PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MCCAFFERY BIRMINGHAM

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MCCAFFERY IS AN EXPERIENCED CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER. She has been shooting professionally for over 10 years.

“It is imperative to make people feel comfortable in front of the camera and feel good about themselves,” McCaffery said. “I believe in having a rapport with your clients. People always come first, lighting next and then camera settings.”

Headshots are one of McCaffery’s specialties, which she said are essential to portray a proper image of one’s company as they help “humanize” it. McCaffery said it is important to think about what message you want to tell and dress to match. For example, creatives may prefer something more casual if what they do can be messy, like pottery.

On the other half of the spectrum, lawyers might want to wear a suit to show how they represent their clients and how determined they are.

“Trust your photographer,” she advised. “Sometimes you will be pushing your chin out or stretching towards the camera. Sometimes it can feel odd, or it can feel like ‘Simon Says.’ Move past that. Send your thoughts into the camera. People respond best when you look at them directly in the eyes, so look directly into the lens.”

She also recommended that people remain classic when it comes to wardrobe choices. When shooting a headshot, you want it to last for two years.

“Nothing will date your photograph faster than a look that was popular for one season only,” McCaffery said. “If you wear makeup, make

BIRMINGHAM LIFE’S PHOTOGRAPHER LAURA MCCAFFERY NOT ONLY DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF HEADSHOTS BUT PROVIDES FOUR TIPS FOR THEM, TOO.

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sure it is a natural representation of your everyday-self. If you like to wear eyeliner, make sure it is dark brown; otherwise, it will look gray in pictures. If you do wear bold lipstick regularly, I recommend you wear it!”

Samples of McCaffery’s work can be found on lauramccaffery.com or @diariesoflaura on Instagram.

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Keep your back straight. Today we are leaned

over our computers so often that our body gets used to it. If you display

Dress as if you were meeting a new

poor posture, then it could show a lack of confidence in your craft. Stand

client and want to make a good impression on them. Most head-

tall and show that you are self-assured. Think about your business

shots are from the shoulders up. If you wear an old t-shirt or an

morals and values, then ask your photographer to help you express it

unironed shirt, it will show. If you usually wear glasses, decide

through your body language.

before the shoot if you want to wear them. If you decide to take them off for the shoot, take them off about 15 minutes before, so the red marks around your nose will disappear.

Megan Markwardt of Birmingham’s Ellwood Interiors

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Professional headshots give

potential clients confidence in contacting you about their business. They reassure clients that there is a real person behind the website or business card that was passed to them. Choose the right location that shows your business. It can be in a showroom, a past interior design project, office, an area Downtown, an art studio

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or a boardroom.

Practice your facial expressions in front

of a mirror. I am serious! You have to give an emotion to the camera for it to show in your look. Sometimes a CEO or board member may feel a neutral or serious expression will show lead-

ership and strength; in comparison, a smile will show friendliness and approachability to entrepreneurs. Tell the photographer what your best side is because some people can be self-conscious about acne or scars. Practice helps ease, relax and control.

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CITY SCENE

A DA N C E A B L E CIT Y ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY MARLA MICHELE MUST, MASTER PORTRAIT ARTIST

MASTER PORTRAIT ARTIST MARLA MICHELE MUST COMBINES DANCE AND PORTRAITURE IN THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM.

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LOCAL MASTER PORTRAIT ARTIST MARLA MICHELE MUST HAS HAD A CAMERA IN HER HAND SINCE SHE WAS VERY YOUNG. As a Birmingham resident, she thought it would be fun to portray her charming “walkable city” as a “danceable city.”

Must moved to Birmingham 10 years ago to not only be closer to The Roeper School where her son, Jake, attended school but to give her daughters, Ava Rose and Sasha Jade, the opportunity to be in the Birmingham Public School district.

“I enjoy city life and seeing people outside walking all the time,” Must said about Birmingham. “I love the location and proximity to everything. I can jump onto Woodward to head down to Detroit or the freeways. It’s fun to be close to the shopping district.”

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Having been a dancer herself, Must said combining dance and portraiture is a dream for her. In addition to Downtown Birmingham, she has also photographed dancers in Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Canada and more.

“Much thought goes into selecting locations, clothing, the time of year and style of dance,” Must explained.

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editing artistry to balance all elements of each portrait, turns them into works of art.

“Documenting that journey through portraiture is a beautiful way to show your dancing portfolio, as well as how far you’ve come since the beginning of your dance days,” Must’s website, enchantedbymarlamichele.com, reads.

While photographing, timing is everything, and whether

Must said she is currently looking for three advanced

her subject is a graceful and elegant ballet dancer or a

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Michele Must at (248)-910-0555.

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DIY

E A T KEEP YOUR PLATE IN STYLE WITH THESE FOODS THAT WILL HELP YOU LOOK + FEEL GOOD

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P R E T T Y

H E A LT H Y /// CARROTS

EYES

/ / / S W E E T P OTATO E S /// PUMPKIN /// BUTTERNUT SQUASH VITAMIN A IS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECTING THE CORNEAS OF OUR EYES. By taking care of your corneas, you can extend the health of your eyesight and reduce vision loss with age. An easy way to remember what to eat for healthy eyes is to look for orange foods. Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and butternut squash are all high in vitamin A.

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/// FLAX SEED /// WALNUTS /// CHIA SEEDS /// FISH

H E A LT H Y SKIN Did you know that vitamin A is also imperative for skin health? So while you’re caring for your corneas, you’re also boosting your outer glow. If you want to kick it up a notch, be intentional about eating plenty of foods with omega-3 fatty acids to reduce acne and inflammation and help your skin produce its own collagen.

For your healthy fats, go for flax seed, walnuts, chia seeds, and fish.

/// EGGS /// BROCCOLI

HAIR

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/// SALMON

For soft, flowing tresses, make sure you’re getting an equal amount of B vitamins in your diet. We naturally get plenty of B-6 because it’s in most grains, but it’s easier to end up with a biotin or B-12 deficiency if you don’t pay attention. Focus on foods like salmon, eggs, spinach, and broccoli for a healthy balance of B vitamins for your hair.

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FOOD & WINE

+ Mixed Nuts I like to use candied nuts because the sweetness is the perfect break from so many savory items.

You could use a smoked, spicy or just plain

+ Cheeses

roasted mixed nut.

Cheese selection is the most fun part of making a charcuterie board because of the different varieties. You can either pick cheeses based on a theme, such as all French cheeses, or you can mix it up like pictured.

+ Charcuterie Select two to three different types of meats and count on having three ounces per person. Crowd pleasers include Prosciutto and various types of salami.

ARTICLE KATIE GONCALVES PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KATIE GONCALVES

The Ar t of Charcuterie LOCAL RESIDENT KATIE GONCALVES SHARES HER PASSION FOR CHARCUTERIE BOARD MAKING.

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+ Olives For an added layer of flavor, find olives that are stuffed with blue cheese, jalapenos or garlic. Be sure to serve the olives (with juice) in a small ramekin.

CHARCUTERIE BOARDS ARE ONE OF THE HOTTEST CULINARY TRENDS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW, AND IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY: PEOPLE LOVE GATHERING AROUND DELICIOUS FOOD. While endless varieties exist on all the best restaurant menus, it’s easier than ever to make your own charcuterie board at home.

When it comes to creating your own board, you

+ Crackers

can forget about following rules and let your tastes

Crackers are must-have on your board, especially if you’re serving a soft cheese or anything that requires dipping. My favorite are these Savory Thin Mini Crackers from Trader Joe’s.

dictate what makes it on and what doesn’t. The best part about charcuterie boards is how versatile they are. Boards can stick to a strict theme or be completely random. They can have just a few ingredients or have a more elaborate variety. You can prepare it ahead of time or just before it’s time to eat. And it’s easy to scale the size of a board to feed one person or one thousand people.

I love a good specialty food store as much as the next foodie, and I do a lot of my board shopping there, especially when I’m looking for something specific or truly unique. Lately I’ve found the chain grocery stores have really stepped up their game in terms of

+ Pickled Vegetables

meat and cheese selection. Check out the refriger-

They add a great crunch and

you’ll need, and don’t skip browsing the top of the

a vinegary bite to balance out

case for things like jellies, olives and crackers.

ated area near the deli counter for almost everything

the rich flavors of the meats

You can find me on Instagram @momjeansrein-

and cheeses. My favorites are

vented where I share my love for all things food and

pickled

charcuterie board building.

carrots,

asparagus

and Brussels sprouts.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MCCAFFERY

THREE MASSAGE, BENEF I T S

SPA MARIANA CEO AND FOUNDER MACIEK LYKO SHARES THREE OF SEVERAL MAJOR BENEFITS– BESIDES RELAXATION– TO GETTING REGULAR MASSAGES. SPA MARIANA CEO AND FOUNDER MACIEK LYKO HAS BEEN TRAINED IN ORTHOPEDIC MASSAGE, DEEP TISSUE BODYWORK, CHINESE CUPPING, REFLEXOLOGY AND

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“Massage definitely helps with pain symptoms,” Lyko stated.

TECHNIQUES AND THAI MASSAGE. In his book Beyond

“There are different types of massages that help with different

Relaxation, Lyko said that having a massage is no longer just

illnesses or problems associated with pain. You don’t really have

about relaxation; instead, there are several benefits to getting

to worry about how to choose the massage because the spa will

regular massages, such as decreasing anxiety, helping with

take you through a consultation process to discover what your

sleep and relieving pain.

body needs and what you’re looking for.”

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DECREASES ANXIETY

“If you carry anxiety symptoms in your shoulders, back and neck, a professional massage can specifically target those areas,” Lyko wrote. “Regardless of where you carry tension, studies have shown massage increases your body’s levels of oxytocin and serotonin, which results in lowered stress. The feeling of relaxation created by regular massage therapy also lowers your blood pressure and elevates your mood.”

HELPS WITH SLEEP

“Many clients of Spa Mariana report back to us that right after a massage, especially when followed by a salt bath (which we recommend highly to do after a massage and on a weekly basis), people experience long, unbroken sleep, waking up feeling like a newborn baby,” Lyko explained.

Spa Mariana is located at 223 North Eton St. in Birmingham and 6447 Inkster Rd. in Bloomfield Hills. For more information, call (248)-792-2050 or visit spamariana.com.

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Spa Mariana CEO and Founder Maciek Lyko

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SEPTEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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largest free jazz festival over Labor Day weekend. For specific event informa-

DETROIT'S MONTH OF DESIGN Various Locations in Detroit

To honor Detroit’s designation as a UNESCO City of Design, the Detroit Design Festival will transition

from

the

Detroit

Design

tion, check out detroitjazzfest.org.

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WOMEN SEEN 2020 Virtual Event

Join SEEN Magazine on this live webinar for

inspiring

speakers,

small group networking and, above

Virtual Event

all,

Festival to recognizing the entirety

With cancellations of nearly all summer

other women making a difference

of September as Detroit’s Month

fairs/shows, artists have been greatly

in their fields and in the world. This

of Design. Programmed by Design

impacted by the pandemic. Keeping

year everyone has collectively been

Core, Detroit Month of Design is a

the spirit of its past juried fine art

dealt life-altering blows, and SEEN

citywide celebration of creativity.

shows alive in 2020, Arts, Beats & Eats

finds it more important than ever

Cross-disciplinary events take place

has launched "Art by Appointment."

to come together. To register for

throughout the city. Schedule of

Patrons can preview artists’ work

free, visit seenthemagazine.com/

events are on designcore.org.

online and schedule a 75-minute visit

women-seen-2020.

meaningful

connection

with

with up to 20 participating juried fine

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artists. Questions? Visit artsbeatseats

2020 VIRTUAL MICHIGAN STATE FAIR

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"THE BEAT GOES ON..."

Between September 3 and 7, the

BIRMINGHAM FARMERS MARKET

Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats is committed

Virtual Event

Michigan State Fair presented by

.com/art-by-appointment.

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With the festival canceled, Soaring

660 N. Old Woodward (Public Parking

to keeping music going. Donations

Ram Trucks will now be transitioning

Lot #6 in Birmingham)

collected will be distributed to local

to a virtual platform. The virtual fair

Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. the

musicians, and they will be seeded

will be a free online event campaign

Birmingham Farmers Market, which

with a contribution from Oakland

that'll include hourly social media

is currently taking place in a drive-

County. Additionally, more than 400

posts consisting of interactive con-

through only format, offers visitors

bands will perform virtual concerts to

tests and activities, live demonstra-

Michigan-grown produce subject to

raise money for the cause 8/27-9/3.

tions and performances, historical

Michigan growing patterns, as well

Visit artsbeatseats.com for dona-

and educational features and much

as beautiful spring floral arrange-

tion information and the lineup.

more! Visit michiganstatefairllc.com

ments, plants, baked goods, fresh

for more information.

locally raised shrimp, eggs, meat and more. Visit allinbirmingham.com for

4 41ST ANNUAL DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL

Hart Plaza (1 Hart Plaza in Detroit)

Enjoy world-class jazz talent in down-

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the current list of vendors!

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Join

in

online

on

Wednesday,

September 30 for a special virtual edi-

Cranbrook Art Museum (39221

tion of TEDxDetroit as they stretch the

town Detroit between September 4

Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills)

boundaries of possibility and inspire

and 7. Now in its 41st year, the Detroit

Museum educators offer a behind-

action. The whole day is designed to

Jazz Festival Foundation has cele-

the-scenes look at the museum’s

celebrate creativity while fostering

brated Detroit’s rich history of jazz

acclaimed Collections Wing Vaults.

new connections, collaborations and

music by providing year-round con-

Cost is $5 plus museum admission.

opportunities. Visit tedxdetroit.com

certs and educational programming

Visit cranbrookartmuseum.org for

for up-to-date information.

and, of course, organizing the world’s

more information.

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“I have always been fascinated by the intricate structure and design found in nature, and my photography intends to unveil this invisible and orderly world that sometimes goes unnoticed,” Fleetwood said to Marti.

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Fleetwood’s limited edition signed and numbered “Butterfly Collection,” among others, is available for purchase at Robert Kidd Gallery, which is located at 107 Townsend St. in Birmingham. For more information, visit robertkiddgallery.com.

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