Sunday, March 14, 2010
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Words & Music: Susan Whitall
Susan Whitall: The family has finalized funeral plans for Ron Banks of the Dramatics, who died last week, at 58.
Visitation continues Friday from 10 … Continued
Detroit After Dark: Melody Baetens
Melody Baetens: Quite possibly the biggest social event of the spring, BravoBravo! is a fundraiser for the Michigan Opera Theatre organized by the young … Continued
Pop Culture: Adam Graham
Adam Graham:
I shot this video last week during a trip to my former stomping grounds at CMU.
Full story here. … Continued
Cheers
- Try mixing Valentine's Day up with creative drinks - - 02/11/2010
- Michigan beer lovers get crafty - - 02/04/2010
- Vodka event benefits needy - - 01/28/2010
- Look for infused vodka, gluten-free beer in '10 - - 01/21/2010
Melody Baetens The Detroit News
Special ingredients infuse drinks
Several area bars offering drinks you can't get anywhere else. Here are some of my favorite drinks offered around town that I couldn't make myself if I tried -- either because the ingredients are special or because they are a secret. - 02/25/2010
The Wine Report
Hmm, what should I order?
Not sure what kind of wine to choose on a night out? We've got you covered.
- Virtual Wine Cellar: Wine critic Sandra Silfven's database of wine reviews; browse by category
- Wine of the Day: A recommendation, description and price
- Michigan Wine of the Week: Advice for those who like to buy local
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Music
- 'Idol' contestants discuss elimination from show - 07:59 PM
- Appeal filed in Phil Spector case - 01:34 PM
- The Stooges gain entry into Rock Hall _ finally - 01:12 PM
- Michael Jackson's custom-made furniture for sale - 12:09 PM
- Girlicious band member charged with having drugs - 07:08 AM
- Ray Charles musical set for Broadway in November - 06:50 AM
- Star-studded lineup for Brooks & Dunn special - 06:48 AM
- 'American Idol' pares down to 12 finalists - 04:23 AM
- Ga. man who posted 'Elton John must die' arrested - 06:47 PM
Muse's fist-pumping show rocks The Palace
English rock trio Muse put on an eye-popping, fist-pumping rock show at the Palace of Auburn Hills Saturday, bringing an interstellar twist to bombastic arena rock theatrics. - 03/14/2010
Thousands mourn at funeral for Ron Banks of the Dramatics
Detroit -- Thousands packed Greater Grace Temple on Saturday to say goodbye to singer Ron Banks, who founded the Dramatics while still a student at Northern High School. - 03/13/2010
Diana Ross coming to Detroit
Motown's supreme diva Diana Ross will bring her "More Today Than Yesterday" tour to the Fox Theatre for a show May 29. - 03/12/2010
More Taylor Swift tickets available 5 p.m. today for Palace shows
Extra tickets for Taylor Swift's two sold-out shows at the Palace of Auburn Hills, March 26 and 27, go on sale at 5 p.m. today, Palace officials announced Friday. - 03/12/2010
Iggy Pop ready to take Stooges to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Picture this: It's Monday, and the surviving members of The Stooges are onstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010 induction ceremonies at New York's Waldorf-Astoria. - 03/11/2010
Adam Graham
15 years in the biz and Jay-Z is still at the top
Historically speaking, rappers don't age gracefully. Hip-hop is a young man's game, and the first signs of gray hairs tend to kill rap careers faster than a bullet. Jay-Z is the exception to that rule. At 40, he's on top of the hip-hop world, and has arguably never been more successful, or relevant, than he is today. - 03/11/2010
Marsalis protégé comes home with jazz orchestra
Detroit-born drummer Ali Jackson describes his band leader Wynton Marsalis several different ways. Jackson, 33, is the drummer with Marsalis' Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, which brings its collective virtuosity and polished swing to Ann Arbor's Hill Auditorium on Wednesday night. - 03/11/2010
Robin Thicke hits the Royal Oak Music Theatre
When making his fourth album, "Sex Therapy," Robin Thicke decided to open up his Rolodex. Most of the collaborations were done via e-mail, but he got to work in the studio with one featured performer, Jay-Z, who guests on the track "Meiplé." - 03/11/2010
Dirty Martini event benefits Karmanos Institute
One may think that an event called Face, Film, Fashion: Exposed 2010 would offer little more than a good time. But Exposed 2010 will be more than an opportunity for creative worlds to coalesce; it will also offer a chance to give back to those in the fight of their lives. - 03/11/2010
Free stuff
Win tickets to Will Downing or passes for 'The Bounty Hunter'
Quick e-mails enter you in the drawings to win. - 03/11/2010
Madonna might belong to the world now, but we had her first in Michigan. On the occasion of her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we offer a look-back, with interviews amd reports from the archives, photos, audio, video, an interactive quiz, and your memories and photos.
