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"Royal
Dresses of Diana: The People's Princess" is just one of the many exhibits
being featured at the Michigan International Women's Show going on May 3-6.
Other highlights will include fashion shows, displays and demonstrations that celebrate the
creativity in all of us. The CHA Craft Pavilion will feature expert crafters
teaching new techniques on everything from beading and scrapbooking to sewing,
paper crafts and home décor.
Another pavilion
will cover women's health concerns and workshops that will help them balance
personal needs with those of their job, family or interests. Kristy Villa, host
of Lifetime's "The Balancing Act," is among the many celebrities who
will take the stage at this year's show.
Local celebrities
will include Novi's heroic firefighters, who have volunteered to walk the
runway modeling their dress blues and bunker gear, along with cancer survivors
from the "Go Red for Women." The "Summer Reading Handpicked from
Local Michigan Authors" exhibit will feature a number of authors including
Marie Masters, who has written self-help and inspirational articles for
Detroit-area newspapers and magazines. Masters will debut her new memoir,
"The Color of Sunset." From the concrete streets of Detroit to the
cobblestone paths of Paris, Master embarks on a journey that reveals her
relationships to various men and the paintings of Claude Monet.
"I have
always seen my life reflected in Monet's work," said Masters, "and
sensing his courage no matter what he faced, sunrises or sunsets, inspired me
to keep trying in my life as well."
Joining Masters
at the show will be several other authors, including Anca Vlasopolos (“Walking
Toward Solstice”), Karen Blaisdell (“I Could Write A Book”) and me (“The Winter
Spirit”).
Be sure to stop
by and say hello!
The Suburban
Collection Showplace is at 46100 Grand River Avenue between Novi and Beck Road.
Show hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 3; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 4; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May 5; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6. Admission: $10 for adult; youth 6-12, $5;
and children 5 or younger get in free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Advance tickets are $9 online at International Women's Show
DAYTRIPPING
Looking for more to do this weekend? Check out our listing of family-friendly events going on around the Metro Detroit area:
Café’ Parisien
Step back in time and honor the memory of the Titanic and
enjoy an afternoon tea in the ship’s Café’ Parisien being presented as a
fundraiser by the Crocker House Museum and Macomb County Historical Society. The
café was one of the luxury innovations aboard the R.M.S. Titanic. On this day,
you will board as an actual passenger that sailed 100 years ago. After dining
guests will learn more about the voyage and its passengers. Tickets are $50 for
members and $55 for non-members. For reservations and information call
586-465-2488.
“Motown Magic”
live and silent auctions, catered food
stations, cash bar, Motown entertainment, 6 p.m. May 4, at Assumption Cultural
Center, 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores. For tickets, $35 per person, call
586-779-6111 ext. 3 or 586-772-4477. Proceeds benefit Assumption Nursery School
and Toddler Center.
Sock Hop
Mother’s Day weekend ’50 sock hop to benefit Solanus Casey
Center, 6-11 p.m. May 11, at Lakeland Manor, 26211 Harper, St. Clair Shores.
Tickets, $40 per person include dinner, soft drinks, beer, coffee, sold in
advance only at 586-419-0461 or 313-388-8439 or www.solanuscenter.org. Cash bar
available.
Spaghetti dinner
Pasta dinner fundraiser, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 16, at
Chesterfield Senior Center, 47275 Sugarbush, Chesterfield Township. Tickets $10
at the door, include pasta, salad, bread and homemade desserts. Call
586-749-3713 or 949-3810.
VFW events
VFW Lempke-Blackwell Post 7573 hosts Mother’s Day brunch, 10
a.m.-2 p.m. May 13, $12 adults, $8 ages 10 and younger, free ages 3 and
younger. Meal at post hall, 35011 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Call
586-725-7100.
Thomas the Tank
“Day Out with Thomas: Mystery of the Rails Tour 2012,” May
5-6, 12-13, at Greenfield Village in Dearborn. Event includes 25-minute ride
with Thomas the Tank engine, games, activities, Thomas & Friends
Imagination Station, meeting with Sir Topham Hatt. Ride departs every 45
minutes 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.. Member tickets $11.75 per person ages 1 and older,
includes free admission to the Village; non-member tickets $11.75 ages 1-4
years, $29.25 ages 5-12, $35.75 ages 13-61, and $33.75 age 62 and older. Call
313-982-6001 or visit www.thehenryford.org.
Craft show
Michigan Made First Fridays Arts Crafts Jewelry Show, noon-8
p.m. May 4, at Atrium of Novi, 43155 Main St., Novi. Free admission and
parking.
Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold low-impact dance/exercise classes through May
(unless otherwise noted), 5:45 p.m. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, also 10 a.m.
Saturdays (through May 19), all at Sacred Heart Church, 18430 Utica Road,
Roseville; 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Thursdays at Father Solanus Casey
Knights of Columbus Hall, 16831 12 Mile Road, Roseville; 7 p.m. Wednesdays at
Erin Presbyterian Church, 30000 Gratiot, Roseville. Fee $4 for 1-hour class;
call 586-634-5844 or billshoe@live.com.
Vendor sale
Harrison Township Public Library hosts a vendor sale,
including Miche Bags, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, gold exchange,
noon-3 p.m. May 6, at the library, 38151 L’Anse Creuse. For information,
586-329-1261 or htplib.org.
Dining Out
Troy Dining Out Meetup Group meeting noon May 5 for outing
to Detroit Riverwalk and lunch at Eastern Market. For details, 586-566-0838.
Relay For Life
Relay For Life of Shelby Township team captains meeting, 7
p.m. May 9, at Eisenhower High School, 6500 25 Mile Road, Shelby Township.
Relay dates are 10 a.m.-10 a.m. May 19-20, at River Bends Park off 22 Mile Road
between Shelby and Ryan roads.
Fashion show
“Women Helping Women” luncheon and fashion show to benefit
programs of Grace Centers of Hope, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 5 at Royal Park Hotel,
600 University, Rochester. For ticket information, www.gracecentersofhope.org.
Palette Club
Lakeside Palette Club meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 7, in
Gildorf Room of St. Clair Shores Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, features
demonstration on pastel painting by Paula Wild. Call 586-350-4518 or visit
www.lakesidepaletteclub.org.
Concert sounds
Macomb Symphony Orchestra presents “Oscar Winning Film
Scores” concert, 8 p.m. May 11, at Macomb Center for the Peforming Arts,
Garfield and Hall roads, Clinton Township. MSO’s annual silent auction takes
place in lobby during intermission. Reserved seat concert tickets $18 adults,
$15 students, seniors and children. Call 586-286-2222 or visit
www.macombsymphony.org.
Oakland Youth Orchestra concert featuring student violin
solos, 6:30 p.m. May 3, at Lake Orion Performing Arts Auditorium, 495 E.
Scripps Road, Lake Orion Township. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students and
children, available at the door.
Farmington Community Chorus prsents “My Sentiments,
Exactly,” 8 p.m. May 4-5 at Mercy High School, 29300 W. 11 Mile Road,
Farmington Hills. Tickets $12 advance, $15 at door; visit
www.farmingtonchorus.com or call 248-473-1500.
Symphonia Chorale spring concert “Radio Hits Through the
Decades,” 5 p.m. May 6, at Addison Oaks Banquet Center, 1480 W. Romeo Road,
Leonard. Dinner served at 6:15 p.m. For tickets by April 30, 586-781-9921.
On stage
Box Theatre presents the musical “Avenue Q” 8 p.m. May 4-5,
11-12, 18-19, 2 p.m. May 6, at the theater, 51 N. Walnut, Mount Clemens. For
tickets, $25, $22 students/seniors, call 586-954-2311 or visit
www.theboxtheater.com.
Richmond Community Theatre presents “Harvey,” 8 p.m. May
4-5, 11-12, and 2 p.m. May 6, 12, at Richmond Center for Performing Arts, 69619
Parker St. at Churchill. For tickets, 586-727-9518 or at the box office.
St. Clair Shores Players present “A Little Murder Never Hurt
Anybody,” 8 p.m. May 4-5, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 31601
Harper. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 adult, $9 seniors and students at the
door. Visit www.scsplayers.org.
“Mother Superior’s Habits” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
through May 12, and 2 p.m. select Sundays at Broadway Onstage, 21517 Kelly
Road, Eastpointe. Tickets $14 opening night, $16 other performances; for
reservations, 586-771-6333.
“Arsenic and Old Lace” presented by Rodgerland Productions
at the Sterling Heights Lions Club, 12828 Canal west of Schoenherr, May 12 and
19. Buffet dinner 6:30 p.m., show follows; dinner and show package $25
including tax and tip. For reservations and information, 586-776-9844.
Avon Players present the musical “The Secret Garden,” 8 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays May 18-June 2, at the theater, 1185
Washington Road, Rochester. For tickets, $16-$18, call 248-608-9077 or visit
www.avonplayers.org.
Stagecrafters present “Titanic – The Musical,” through May
6, at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Show times 8 p.m.
Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; to purchase advance tickets, $18 and $20,
call 248-541-6430 or go to www.stagecrafters.org. Available tickets also
available one hour before show time at box office for additional $2 per ticket.
Grosse Pointe Theatre presents “Hairspray,” May 6-20, at
Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms.
Performances 8 p.m. weekdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $24; for reservations,
313-881-4004 or www.gpt.org. Special Ladies Night Out event May 9 begins with
reception at 5:30 p.m. featuring food stations, cash bar, followed at 8 p.m. by
performance. Tickets $45 per person.
Grosse Pointe South High School choir presents “Phantom of
the Opera,” 7:30 p.m. May 3, 8 p.m. May 4-5, at the Grosse Pointe Performing
Arts Center, 707 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods. For tickets, $15 and $20,
call 313-432-3638 or visit www.gpsouthchoir.org.
Ridgedale Players present the comedy “Squables,” 8 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays May 4-20, at 205 W. Long Lake Road.
For tickets, $15 adults, $13 students/seniors, call 248-988-7049 or visit
www.ridgedaleplayers.com.
Rosedale Community Players perform the comedy “Moonlight and
Magnolias,” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 12, at Peace Lutheran
Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road, Southfield. Tickets $14; call 313-532-4010 or
www.rosedalecommunityplayers.com.
Farmington Players stage “Little Shop of Horrors,” Thursdays
through Sundays through May 19, at the Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road
between Orchard Lake and Farmington roads. For tickets, $18 adults, $2 off for
students, call 248-553-2955 or www.farmingtonplayers.org.
‘The Divine Sister,” Friday, Saturday and Monday nights May
11-June 4, at Ringwald Theatre, 22742 Woodward, Ferndale. For tickets, $10-$20,
visit www.TheRingwald.com or purchase at show time at the box office.
Mad Hatter
Mat Hatter Tea Party, 1 p.m. May 19, at Cedar Glen Golf
Club, 36860 25 Mile Road, New Baltimore, to benefit at benefit Macomb County
Rotating Emergency Shelter Team. Tickets, $30, include lunch, basket raffle,
entertainment and door prizes. Call MCREST at 586-415-5101 or visit www.mcrest.org.
Fishing clubs
Vanguard Trout Unlimited for fishing enthusiasts meets 7:30
p.m. second Thursday monthly at Rochester’s Dinosaur Hill. Also, Fishing
Buddies Fishing Club gathers 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays at Rochester Hills OPC,
650 Leticia Drive. Call 248-375-1931.
Blind bowlers
Macomb Blind Bowlers for visually impaired and/or blind
individuals 18 and older, league bowling 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at
Fraser Star Lanes, northeast corner of 14 Mile and Garfield roads. Fee $10 per
week. Call 586-360-9543.
Square dancing
Patches Squares dance club hosts beginning square dance
lessons, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at First United Methodist Church of Warren,
5005 Chicago Road. First class (no matter when dancers start) is free, $3 for
following sessions. Call 248-613-3169.
Feature writer Debbie Komar contributed to this list.
TODAY'S MUSE
History should be a hammock for swinging and a game for playing, the way cats play. Claw it, chew it, rearrange it, and at bedtime it's still a ball of string full of knots -- Jeannette Winterson.
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