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Happy February!

FOR FEBRUARY, BIRMINGHAM LIFE IS ABOUT SUPPORTING THE ARTS. With

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Thanks to Valentine's Day, February is also a month to reflect on who or what we love most. This has to be the favorite month for card companies and, of course, your favorite local chocolatier and flower shop. Count me in as a true believer! From the time I was in grade school and we would trade valentines with young ladies in class to now being happily married, I believe it is a great day to spend with someone you love!

It is my sincere hope that everyone is enjoying my new publication as much as we are putting it together. I have met so many wonderful people and look forward to meeting many more. Please, if you have an idea or would like to nominate someone for a feature story, feel free to contact me. From myself, Danielle (editorial coordinator) and Laura (photographer), we wish you a wonderful February and a Happy Valentine's Day!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020 FEATURES

10 A client-centric interior design firm Dan Davis Design focuses on individual clients’ wants and needs. Even down to the artwork.

14 Pan-Seared, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction Eat your heart out with this metroDetroit cookbook author’s special date night in recipe.

18 Honing in on the art of design Through March, Cranbrook Art Museum will feature three exhibitions dedicated to craft and design.

24 Enjoy French pastries in Birmingham Cannelle Patisserie offers the Birmingham

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community a special Valentine’s Day menu plus its usual offerings.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Culinary Creations

24 Food & Wine 28 Renovate & Refine 32 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Book Signing and Auction Took Place at Robert Kidd Gallery Birmingham’s Robert Kidd Gallery hosted an exclusive reception and book signing with Ed Balian, the biographer of Turn the Page: The Bob Seger Story, which benefited the Oakland County Children’s Village Foundation. Seger autographed several items, which were auctioned off at the event. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ROBERT KIDD GALLERY.

Mothers and Sons Enjoyed Their Time Together at Glen Oaks West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation's Mother & Son Dance took place at Glen Oaks Country Club. Boys and their favorite ladies were greeted by gourmet food, flashes from cameras, fun games, music and even a magician. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY WEST BLOOMFIELD PARKS AND RECREATION.

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AROUND TOWN To view camp options and dates, visit bbartcenter. org or call (248)-644-0866 with questions.

FOR THE RECORD: ARTISTS ON VINYL EXHIBITION AT CRANBROOK Through April 19, Cranbrook Art Museum will continue to have an exhibition in deSalle and the lower-level galleries called "For the Record: Artists on Vinyl," which hones in on the design of the

OPRAH ADDS BIRMINGHAM SHOP'S DATES TO HER "FAVORITE THINGS" LIST

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TWO BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANTS MAKE TOP 100 LIST IN AMERICA Phoenicia (588 South Old Woodward Ave) and Tallulah Wine Bar and Bistro (155 South Bates St) are two of one hundred restaurants to make the

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BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD ART CENTER ANNOUNCED YOUTH SUMMER CAMP DATES From preschool age through seniors in high school, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center has a variety of

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OPEN HOUSE

A CLIENT-CENTRIC INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM DAN DAVIS DESIGN IS ALL ABOUT INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS’ WANTS AND NEEDS. EVEN DOWN TO THE ARTWORK.

JOE LUTHER PURCHASED A BEAUTIFUL

a stack of magazines and had to point out

NEW HOME IN BIRMINGHAM BUT SAID

what I love and what I hate. I was told noth-

THAT BECAUSE IT WAS A SPEC HOME,

ing neutral. We also went out shopping, so

IT WAS TOO NEUTRAL FOR HIS TASTE.

we could get a feel for the furniture, rugs and

In the past, he had worked with an interior

other styles I liked.”

designer, but, to his disappointment, she

Owner and designer Dan Davis said

ended up turning his previous home into her

they give all of their clients homework; his

own style rather than bringing out his.

partner, designer Paul Johnson, added the

“I searched the internet and seemed to keep finding the same thing, but finally my

adjective “a lot” to the word homework. But for good reason.

girlfriend showed me Dan Davis Design’s

“We look for threads, commonalities,

website, and I gave them a call,” Luther

biases, a lot of different things,” Davis

explained. “They told me that if someone

explained. “What came out of Joe’s homework

comes in a house they’ve decorated and

was that he wanted splashes of color and the

knows they’ve been there, then they’ve

house to be more fun, more him, since he’s

failed. They didn’t want their look to be the

never had a chance to do this before.”

same look house-to-house, which sold me.”

Based on Luther’s “homework,” Luther

Luther knew what type of interior

said Davis and Johnson put together a few

designer he wanted; however, he said he

presentations for each room. Once these

had no idea what designs he wanted for his

were discussed, they got to work, ground-up.

interior. (Well, at first anyway).

“We like to collaborate with clients,” Davis

“I was kind of like dealing with a kinder-

said. “Joe likes to travel, so we give him

gartener,” Luther said, laughing. “I was given

lists when he travels of what he should be

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MCCAFFERY

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FRONT ROOM’S CUSTOM METAL CHESS SET: BY CALIFORNIA METAL ARTIST GREGORY HAWTHORNE

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

MASTER BEDROOM PAINTING OF BELLE ISLE POND: BY DETROIT-BASED REALIST PAINTER OF LANDSCAPES STEPHEN MAGSIG

looking for. We’re not our-way-or-the-highway kind of designers but rather here to guide him.”

Johnson agreed: “We tailor each design to the client. We don’t repeat the same things, which really makes it hard for us since we have to come up with new accessories every time. Joe, for example, wanted a lot of art that was made by Detroit artists or felt like it came from Detroit.”

Additionally, part of Davis’ and Johnson’s process is to teach clients the "why." They pride themselves on never making a final decision for a client. Instead, they tell them the pros and cons since they believe a house is much more beautiful if the homeowner can explain the choices versus, as Davis said, “the HGTV way” where homeowners walk into an already-finished home, having made little to no choices along the way.

“They really enjoyed the moment when I started to get my swagger and was able to start

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DINING AREA’S METALSCULPTED CANDLESTICK:

BY NEW YORK SCULPTOR ALBERT PALEY

contributing more to the conversation with what would be good in the home,” Luther said. “They’d say, ‘Look at you!

Little boy’s all grown up!’”

Johnson said it has been wonderful working with a client who was open to push his boundaries and explore what his home should feel like.

“Room by room and floor by floor, they have really helped me recreate my home,” Luther said.

Dan Davis Design, LLC is located in Ferndale. Services include residential interior design, commercial interior design, conceptualization, space planning, furnishings/colors/finishes selections, kitchen/ bath remodeling and more.

For more information, visit dandavisdesign. com or give them a call at (248)-224-9169.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Pa n - S e a r e d , H e r b - C r u st e d Lamb Chops with B a l sa m i c R e d u ct i o n

EAT YOUR HEART OUT WITH THIS METRO-DETROIT COOKBOOK AUTHOR’S SPECIAL DATE NIGHT IN RECIPE.

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KRISTEN BAFFO

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AS A SECOND-GENERATION ITALIAN, KRISTEN BAFFO LEARNED EARLY-ON THAT ALL OF LIFE’S PROBLEMS CAN BE SOMEHOW CURED BY FOOD. Rough day? Bolognese. Feeling ill? Chicken soup. Date night in? Lamb chops!

Food is Baffo’s love language; it’s something she has an immense passion for as a home cook, but most of all, it’s how she shows her love. With two little ones, date nights out to new restaurants are not always an option. So, when a date night in is on the calendar, she likes to make it special and whip up something she wouldn’t cook on her typical weekly menu.

pan-seared, herb-crusted lamb chops with balsamic reduction I n g r e d i e n ts + 6 French-cut lamb chops + 4 cloves of garlic + 1 1/2 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced + 1 1/2 Tablespoon fresh thyme, minced + 1 1/2 Tablespoon fresh basil, minced + Olive oil + Freshly-cracked pink himalayan sea salt and black pepper + 1 cup balsamic vinegar + 2 Tablespoon brown sugar + 2 Tablespoon port wine

Method 01 In a large dish, combine lamb chops, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil until well-coated. Using your hands, massage herbs and garlic into the chops until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed.

02 Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

03 While chops are marinating, prepare the balsamic reduction. Combine balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and port wine in a saucepan. Stir together at medium-high heat and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low, allowing the sauce to simmer until reduced by half (about 15-20 minutes).

04 Coat a large cast iron skillet with olive oil and bring to high heat. Sear three lamb chops at a time for two minutes on each side for medium rare.

05 Remove and plate the chops once they are finished, allowing them to rest for five minutes under foil.

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I s y o u r Va l e n t i n e ’s D a y l o o k i n g more like a heart-shaped pizza a nd some Net f l i x t h is yea r?

If so, try Baffo’s super simple lamb chop recipe instead. The simplicity of ingredients and fail-proof steps will impress not only your date but the pizza delivery guys, as well!

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HONING IN ON THE ART OF DESIGN THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF MARCH, CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM WILL FEATURE THREE EXHIBITIONS DEDICATED TO CRAFT AND DESIGN.

CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM IN BLOOMFIELD HILLS CURRENTLY HAS THREE EXHIBITIONS DEVOTED TO THE EXPLORATION OF CRAFT AND THE INNOVATIVE PEOPLE AND TEACHING METHODS THAT SHAPED THE FIELD OF DESIGN FOR GENERATIONS: IN THE VANGUARD: HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF

CRAFTS

(1950-1969),

CHRISTY

MATSON:

CROSSINGS AND RUTH ADLER SCHNEE: MODERN DESIGNS FOR LIVING. Ruth Adler Schnee was one of the first women to graduate from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1946. Along with her husband Edward Schnee, she founded a design consulting firm and modern design shop in Detroit in 1948 called Adler-Schnee, which brought good design into "important modern homes and larger institutions” through the 70s. Adler Schnee continues to shape the look and feel of the mid-century modern interior as she still works as a textile and interior designer at the age of 96.

Among many achievements throughout her lifetime, Adler Schnee received the Kresge Eminent Artist Award in 2015, the Women in the Arts Lifetime Achievement Award and American Institute of Architects’ International Color Award and is the subject of the documentary The Radiant Sun: Designer Ruth Adler Schnee, which is being shown at Cranbrook in conjunction with the exhibition.

ruth adler schnee, 96

“We wanted to shed light on and pay respect to a woman who was significant during that time as many women were doing a lot then without the same recognition as their male counterparts,” Director of Communications at Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum Julie Fracker said.

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CRANBROOK ART MUSEUM

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modern designs for living

schnee in the 1940s

adler-schnee on 12th street

In order to highlight the contributions she has made to the

Cranbrook Art Museum is located at 39221 Woodward Avenue

mid-century modern movement, this specific exhibit features the

on the campus of Cranbrook Educational Community. The art

body of textile patterns that Adler Schnee is known for, such as her

museum opened in 1930 as one of the earliest institutions in the

well-known screen-printed fabrics, a 224-page monograph on the

US dedicated to the “presentation of contemporary art.” For more

designer’s life and much more. In addition to this exhibition, the other

information, visit cranbrookartmuseum.org or call (248)-645-3323.

two will also run through March.

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christy matson: crossings

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in the vanguard: haystack mountain school of crafts (1950-1969) Christy Matson: Crossings Featuring work by Los Angeles-based artist Christy Matson, this exhibition highlights her "painterly approach" to textiles. Matson employs a hand-operated, computer-programmable Jacquard loom to create intricate weavings to which she often applies paint and other fiber techniques. She combines both hand and machine processes to mine her deep interests in collage and abstraction.

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In the Vanguard: Haystack Mountain School of Crafts (1950-1969) This exhibition explores how an experimental school in rural Maine transformed art, craft and design in the 20th century and helped define the aesthetics of the nation’s counterculture. It features more than 90 works of art, including textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork, paintings and more.

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FOOD & WINE

E N J OY F R E N C H PA S T R I E S I N BIRMINGH AM I CALLED CANNELLE PATISSERIE AT 6:33 P.M. ON A FRIDAY EVENING, THINKING I WOULD BE LEAVING A MESSAGE FOR THE OWNER TO CALL ME BACK ON MONDAY. Instead, I was told by one of the shop’s employees to try calling chef Matt Knio’s cell phone after 7:30 p.m. as that is when he begins work for the day.

He will not be found at the Birmingham retail location, however, is what I was told; rather, he will be at Golden Wheat in Hamtramck (a three-room kitchen that Knio opened to increase production and expand into the wholesale business), prepar-

CANNELLE PATISSERIE OFFERS THE BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY A SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY MENU IN ADDITION TO ITS USUAL DELECTABLE OFFERINGS.

ing creations for not only his Birmingham and Detroit stores but also specialty breads and other Viennoiseries (baguettes, croissants, etc.) for a variety of restaurants and farmers markets in metro Detroit, such as Eastern Market Detroit, Royal Oak, Birmingham and Ann Arbor.

After closing down shop at his original Birmingham location

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER

off Hamilton Street in 2008, Knio said he decided to move com-

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF

pletely to wholesale. After a couple years though, a former cus-

CATHERINE SAREINI

tomer-turned-friend, Garen Damiryan, told Knio he should really consider reopening a store in Birmingham again.

“He told me I had a very successful pastry and coffee shop, and that he would help me with the store, so that I could worry about the product,” Knio said about Damiryan, who still helps run the Birmingham location today. “We’ve had success at North Eton Street since day one. You can’t do everything by yourself and having the help gave me peace of mind.”

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C A N N E L L E H A S T H R E E L O C AT I O N S ‌

birmingham The main hub for employee training, Cannelle Patisserie’s home is at 159 N Eton.

detroit Cannelle Detroit, which opened its doors in 2019, is located at 45 W Grand River Avenue.

ann arbor This location is set to open during either June or July of 2020.

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Starting the last week of January each year, Knio said that customers will notice that everything will turn into hearts throughout the month of February. From pastries to chocolates, there will be a variety of sweets and treats to purchase for loved ones.

“If it’s not a heart-shaped dessert, it will have a heart on it,” Knio said, laughing. “We have a specific Valentine’s Day menu we use.”

Cannelle, which is French for cinnamon, is known for using far less sugar than most sweets one will find in America.

“We do not make anything with more than 15 percent sugar, and the sugar we do use is natural,” Knio said. “We don’t use artificial sugar in anything.”

Knio said his dream has always been to have a few Cannelles and was presented with an opportunity to open one in Detroit a couple years ago.

“In the beginning I was hesitant to go downtown, but after seeing what’s happening to the city, I wanted to be a part of it all,” Knio explained about his decision to open a second retail location at 45 W Grand River Avenue.

In the summer of 2020, Knio said a third Cannelle will actually open its doors in Ann Arbor.

“Every manager goes and trains in Birmingham first,” Knio explained. “It’s the main hub for training.

A graduate of the Academie de Versailles in France, Knio maintains the quality of fine French baking, which requires a more demanding commitment and lifestyle than most people are willing to take on. He said he prioritizes the taste and quality Cannelle serves customers, but equally important, the service that is provided to them, as well.

“We feel people will always come back if we do not treat them like numbers,” Knio explained. “Even for those just coming in for a cup of coffee, we are always spending time at our meetings asking ourselves, ‘How can we improve?’”

Cannelle Patisserie is located at 159 North Eton and can cater weddings and events.

For more information about the Valentine’s Day menu or other offerings, call (248)-822-4072.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

OUT WITH THE

NEW IN WITH THE

old WE’RE SHARING TIPS, TRICKS + UNIQUE WAYS TO INCORPORATE YOUR ANTIQUE ITEMS INTO YOUR HOME

ANTIQUES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK. Whether you’re an antique aficionada, a thrifty thrifter or new to the whole concept of vintage revival; whether it’s a hand-me-down, a thrift-store-find or just something cool you stumbled upon at an estate sale; endless opportunities exist to effortlessly incorporate retro, vintage, antique or whatever-you-want-to-call-them items into different parts of your modern home.

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WHAT IT IS Antique Chest STYLE IT Coffee Table PRO TIP Revive solid-wood pieces with little actual value by refinishing the

tips

wood to your liking.

Don’t be afraid to do something different, and don’t take things too seriously. If the piece you’re working with doesn’t have any real value, you have so many options to liven it up, including paint, finish and hardware.

Make your piece multi-purpose by turning the lid into a game table or by storing your cocktail accessories inside for an easy-access mini bar!

Spread the vintage love. Use antiques strategically and as accent pieces to keep your overall aesthetic from coming off as too dated.

Repurpose old tins, mugs, teacups or storage containers into succulent gardens. Because succulents have shallow root systems, they can survive (and thrive!) in smaller spaces.

Make it art. Don’t be afraid to display unique pieces as wall art. Consider creating a gallery wall that mixes vintage photographs, prints, mirrors and china.

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FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT WEEK, ROUND TWO

"ARE WE POISONING A GENERATION OF CHILDREN?" EDUCATIONAL MEETING

Birmingham

From February 3-7, treat yourself to

and just be real in a safe, supportive and

non-judgmental

environment.

Call (248)-733-5700 with questions.

Loya Organic Middle Eastern Grill (4284

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delicious menu items at discounted

Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield)

prices during Birmingham’s popular

Dr. Jill will be presenting a free edu-

Restaurant Week event. Just like you

cational meeting that discusses the

had the opportunity to do the week

environmental influences making chil-

(720 E. 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak)

prior, you can enjoy three-course

dren toxic in the world today, includ-

Starting on Feb. 8 and continuing

lunches and three-course dinners

ing research about vaccine safety,

again on Feb. 22 and 29, Holgistic

all over again! Many of Birmingham’s

vaccine excipients, herd immunity,

Wellness Center in Royal Oak will

finest restaurants will be partic-

autism spectrum and other outcomes

be presenting its new cooking series

ipating. For a complete list, visit

from the use of vaccines on our youth.

titled "Brain Food - Cooking for Brain

allinbirmingham.com.

Dinner will be served from 5 to 6 p.m.

Health." To register for the class, call

with the presentation to follow.

Holgistic at (248)-733-5700.

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AUTISM PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

VINTAGE VALENTINES OPEN HOUSE

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LECTURE: ROBERT SESTOK

deSalle Auditorium at Cranbrook

Holgistic Wellness Center

Art Museum (39221 Woodward Ave,

Holgistic Wellness Center

Orchard Lake Museum (3951 Orchard

Bloomfield Hills)

(720 E. 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak)

Detroit Artist Robert Sestok shares

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

Lake Road, West Bloomfield)

archival photographs and stranger

monthly

Valentine

than fiction talks from his personal

for parents and kids with Autism,

times through popular themes, poetry,

history, ruminating on Detroit’s past

high-functioning Autism, Asperger's,

humor, art and cultural values. Come

to illuminate its future.

PDD-NOS and Sensory Integration

and see a collection of 1930s Valentines

Dysfunction. The purpose of the group

and experience nearly 100-year-old

is to reduce isolation of parents, share

love stories. This event is free.

drop-in

support

group

cards

reflect

the

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13 ADULT WORKSHOP: PRINTED TEXTILES Art Lab at Cranbrook Art Museum

(39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills)

FEBRUARY

LIFEST Y LE CALENDAR

Every Thursday for three weeks beginning on the 13th,

design your own patterned textiles, inspired by the color-

ful graphics of Ruth Adler Schnee. Looking at pieces in the current exhibition, you’ll explore a range of design and printing fabric processes with CAA Print Media student, Ciaran McQuinston. Pre-registration required.

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PIAF: NO REGRETS, STARRING CHRISTINE ANDREAS Rivera Court at the Detroit Institute of Arts

BRIAN NEEPER ARCHITECTURE

(5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit)

Andreas will perform beloved and romantic songs in French

and English, including “La Vie En Rose,” “Hymne a L’Amour,” “L’Accordeoniste,” “Milord" and more. For the first perfor-

248. 259. 1784

brianneeper.com

mance, doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. For the second, doors open at 8:15 p.m., and the show is at 8:45 p.m. For ticket information, visit cabaret313.org.

15 EISENHOWER DANCE DETROIT - ARC

The Berman Center for the Performing Arts (6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield)

Explore power, beauty and raw emotion with Eisenhower Dance Detroit in this triple bill program. Stephanie Pizzo's thought-provoking ARC created in collaboration with Detroitbased projection artist Adam Ludwig and lighting designer David Goodman-Edberg returns by popular demand along with two premieres by internationally-renowned choreographer Nicolo Fonte and Founding Artistic Director Laurie Eisenhower. Visit theberman.org to order tickets.

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OLD WORLD WINES: VISITING ITALY PART 2/4

Hazel, Ravines, and Downtown (1 Peabody St, Birmingham)

This is part two of a four-part series that explores the major wine making regions of Europe. Join in and fly through the

Life is short. Love what you do.

historic vineyards of France, the beautiful countryside of Italy

LifestylePubs.com/OwnIt

and more. Taught by Giordana G. Sobel, a Detroit-based wine educator.

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