12.30.2017

DSO: NYE CONCERT: THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON


NYE CONCERT: THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON
FREE LIVE WEBCAST
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 @ 10:00 PM EST

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs the Music of Michael Jackson, backed by a full rock band. Performer James Delisco delivers a rare combination of vocals and dance moves to count down the end of 2017, reliving each era of Michael Jackson’s celebrated career.

This concert will be televised locally at 10 PM on Dec. 31 and live-streamed worldwide by Detroit Public TV. Made possible by the Stanley and Judith Frankel Family Foundation.

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2018 NEW YEAR'S FIRST OF FULL SUPER MOON!


January's Double Full Moons. January 2018 has it all for Full Moon fans. The first Full Moon of the year will be on Jan 1st For USA and Jan 2 for Europe. The second known as a Blue Moon will be on Jan 31st. Both are SUPERMOONS with the Moon being at it's closest point to the earth making the Full Moon brighter


The exact time of the next full moon is:
Monday * 1st January 2018 * 09:24:06 pm (EST)
Moon sign: Cancer 11° 38'

Here you find this time converted into different timezones for other cities:
WELLINGTON = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 03:24:06 pm (NZDT)
SYDNEY = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 01:24:06 pm (AEDT)
TOKYO = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 11:24:06 am (JST)
BEIJING = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 10:24:06 am (CST)
BANGKOK = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 09:24:06 am (ICT)
DELHI = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 07:54:06 am (IST)
DUBAI = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 06:24:06 am (GST)
MOSCOW = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 05:24:06 am (MSK)
BERLIN = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 03:24:06 am (CET)
LAGOS = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 03:24:06 am (WAT)
LONDON = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 02:24:06 am (GMT)
RIO = Tuesday * 2nd January 2018 * 12:24:06 am (BRST)
SANTIAGO = Monday * 1st January 2018 * 11:24:06 pm (CLST)
NEW YORK = Monday * 1st January 2018 * 09:24:06 pm (EST)
MEXICO CITY = Monday * 1st January 2018 * 08:24:06 pm (CST)
CALGARY = Monday * 1st January 2018 * 07:24:06 pm (MST)
LOS ANGELES = Monday * 1st January 2018 * 06:24:06 pm (PST)
ANCHORAGE = Monday * 1st January 2018 * 05:24:06 pm (AKST)
HONOLULU = Monday * 1st January 2018 * 04:24:06 pm (HAST)

12.28.2017

10 TRICKS FOR GETTING INSPIRED TO WRITE


It happens to the best – you need or want to start writing something, or you’ve already started creating a story, but hit a plateau and lose inspiration. What should you do? How to overcome this obstacle which ruins it all? This article is going to provide you with several different ways through which you will find your inspiration again.

⦁ Listen to music.

Music is an extraordinary tool for inspiration; it is able to evoke different feelings, it can make you sad and nostalgic or cause extreme happiness and positivity. If you are unsure what to listen to or tired of your old playlist, try listening to the radio, and you will discover your next favorite song. Pay attention to the lyrics, as it may help you to get inspired big time. Any phrase can spark off new ideas.

⦁ Read.

Successful people, especially writers, admit the importance of reading. One excellent famous author, Stephen King, states that if you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write.


The meaning of this quotation is that a person, who rarely reads, will have more issues with finding inspiration and have less knowledge about the complicated art of writing.

Therefore, pick up and read your favorite book or choose a new inspirational book and gather up new ideas.


⦁ Create a good workplace for yourself.

For some people good, the ideas-inducing workplace should be tidied up and feature bright lighting. For others, creative atmosphere includes artsy mess, muted light and a cup of aromatic tea.

It does not matter, which one you prefer, the primary role of your workplace is to put you in an active working mood. What might really help you, though, in case if you keep procrastinating, is to surround yourself with various motivational English quotes by famous writers.

You can print out quotations, hang them on the walls, add something extra to your workplace and turn it into a “corner of inspiration.”


⦁ Start small.

Lots of people make the same mistake time and again. They build huge goals for themselves and then get frustrated because they cannot achieve them as fast as they thought.

That is why you need to break one big aim into a few smaller ones. For instance, instead of assigning yourself an objective to write a book, start with – gather ideas for the book. It will give you a sense of accomplishment each time you reach an aim and motivate you to move forward.


⦁ Write everything down.

This concept is familiar to every writer. To discover a “gem” in your ideas, you need to write all the gibberish that comes to your head. Oftentimes, you will piece together several points and find something deserving attention.

⦁ Go for a walk.

When you lack inspiration, a simple stroll through the park can do wonders. Nature and fresh air stimulate creative processes that will result in a clear state of mind and a rush of ideas.

⦁ Talk to people.

Yes, this is simple but might help you considerably. By talking to people, you will never need a story idea again because you’ll be full of them. People’s lives are amusing and full of interesting experiences, you just have to hear their stories.


⦁ Ask for help.

Sometimes, you do not enjoy the topic which you need to write about or really do not have time to write. In these cases, lack of inspiration makes everything even worse.

Do not be embarrassed to ask for help. Many blog owners hire special creators and never worry how to get ideas for a short story or an article since writers provide them with fresh, original content on a regular basis.

Moreover, you don’t have to look for creators in the vast spaces of the Internet. Nowadays,

Special writing services were created where you can ask writers “help me write a lab report” or an essay, and the work will be done when you need it.


⦁ Browse the Internet.

The Internet is a magical place for writers. You can do research faster than ever, look for quotes or sayings, and find inspiration. Watch videos, read articles about how to organize ideas and create an outline of your writing to structure it better and make your work more efficient.

⦁ Take care of yourself.

This point might seem off the topic, but it is important. If you do not get enough sleep, eat badly and do not make time to relax, you will find yourself lacking inspiration frequently. One of the more eminent writer quotes about life belongs to Ernest Hemingway: “In order to write about life first you must live it.”

By using these tips and tricks, you have a good chance of catching your inspiration again.

12.18.2017

WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS 2017


The lavish decorations in perennial favorite spaces like the Green Room, Red Room and East Colonnade will be highlighted, as well as this year's official White House Christmas tree, showcased in the majestic Blue Room.


The Green Room with the 2017 holiday decorations. President Trump chose "Time-Honored Traditions" as the theme for this year's decor.



UNOFFICIAL TOUR—I had the amazing opportunity to deck the halls at the White House. When the decorating was complete, we were invited to a reception with the First Lady! It was a beautiful afternoon surrounded by many talented individuals that I met from all across the country and even a few from other countries.

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REINVENTING PINK FLOYD: FROM SYD BARRETT TO THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON


New Book “Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to the Dark Side of the Moon” By Bill Kopp To Be Released February 15, 2018!

Asheville, NC - Available February 15, 2017 from Rowman & Littlefield Publishing: Bill Kopp's new book “Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to the Dark Side of the Moon.” In celebration of the 45th anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon, Bill Kopp explores ingenuity with which Pink Floyd rebranded themselves following the 1968 departure of Syd Barrett. Not only did the band survive Barrett's departure, but it went on to release landmark albums that continue to influence generations of musicians and fans.

“Reinventing Pink Floyd” follows the path taken by the remaining band members to establish a musical identity, develop a songwriting style, and create a new template for the manner in which albums are made and even enjoyed by listeners. As veteran music journalist Bill Kopp illustrates, that path was filled with failed experiments, creative blind alleys, one-off musical excursions, abortive collaborations, a general restlessness and—most importantly—a dedicated search for a distinctive musical personality.

“Knowledgeable, well-informed, conscientious, and sensitive. Bill has written about what really matters. Bill's book is a great read, and well worth the price of admission.”— Jerry Shirley, drummer for Humble Pie

This exciting volume guides readers through the works of 1968 through 1973, highlighting key innovations and musical breakthroughs of lasting influence. Kopp places Pink Floyd into their historical, cultural, and musical contexts while celebrating the test of fire that took the band from the brink of demise to enduring superstardom.

“Bill Kopp's excellent analysis of Pink Floyd's post-Syd, pre-arenas era performs a valuable service to the Floyd canon.”— Joel McIver, bestselling rock author

The book draws on archival interviews and reviews as well as many new and exclusive interviews with Peter Jenner, Ron Geesin, Steve Howe, Jerry Shirley, Davy O'List, Willie Wilson, Robyn Hitchcock and many others.

“Combining research into their classic albums and a wealth of little-known and unofficial recordings with astute and entertaining analysis, Kopp generates fresh insight into Pink Floyd's formative years. Even longtime fans of the band will be surprised and enlightened.”— Richie Unterberger, author of “Unknown Legends of Rock 'n' Roll”

Bill Kopp is a lifelong music enthusiast, musician, collector, and music journalist. His writing has been featured in music magazines including Bass Guitar, Record Collector, Prog and Shindig! (all in Great Britain), as well as Billboard, Electronic Musician, Goldmine, Trouser Press, Ugly Things and more than a dozen alternative weekly newspapers. He is the Jazz Desk Editor and Prog Editor at BLURT online, and has written liner note essays for 20 albums, including titles by Julian “Cannonball” Adderley, Larry Coryell, Edgar Winter, Rick Wakeman, The Ventures, Dave Mason and Iron Butterfly. He has interviewed several hundred musicians and music industry figures of note, and his musoscribe.com blog has features thousands of music reviews, essays, interviews and features.

“Reinventing Pink Floyd” will be available February 15 from independent bookstores and Amazon, but pre-ordering direct from the publisher saves 30%.

Author Bill Kopp is available now for interviews, and will be scheduling readings and book store appearances around the publishing date.

More information:
http://www.reinventingpinkfloyd.com
https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538108284

12.17.2017

10 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES TO MOTIVATE ASPIRING NEW ARTISTS


Making it in the music business these days is not easy. While platforms such as Facebook, Spotify, and iTunes have made it easier to build your brand and get your music out into the world, you also have to contest with tens of thousands of other artists who are also trying to get people’s attention.

And that’s exactly what the big challenge is these days: attention. Not only do you have to go up against other artists, you also have to go up against dancing kitties, funny memes, and the latest news from Hollywood.

But the truth is, as long as you stay true to yourself and stay focused and motivated each day, you can carve out a nice little niche for yourself. The key to making it successful in the music business these days is finding your voice and an audience who really wants what you have to offer.

Rather than trying to appease a large audience, it’s actually much smarter if you focus on targeting a highly specific group of people who really want and crave your music. Then once they become fanatical about it, then it's much easier to build a larger audience once you have your core base. So whatever you do, don’t give up. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and make small strides toward reaching your goal each and every day.

While some days you might feel like giving up, it’s important to find ways to keep yourself positive. And one way to do that is by reading inspirational and motivational quotes. Yes, those memes you constantly see on social media. But the truth is, when you take the time to process them and are not distracted with the other noise on social media, they can have a profound impact on your inner psychology. Here are some inspirational quotes you can use to help keep you motivated when you feel down:

1. People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy. - Tony Robbins

2. It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. - Herman Melville

3. Opportunities don't happen. You create them. - Chris Grosser

4. Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one expended effort that might have saved the world. - Jane Addams

5. Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use. – Earl Nightingale

6. Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion. - Tony Hsieh

7. Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. – Thomas Edison

8. Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It's quite simple, really: Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn't at all. You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, so go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember that's where you will find success. - Thomas J. Watson

9. Things don’t go wrong and break your heart so you can become bitter and give up. They happen to break you down and build you up so you can be all that you were intended to be. - Charlie Jones

10. Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all. - Sam Ewing

12.08.2017

ROBERT CRAY AND HI RHYTHM NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY!


“It's the most difficult thing to write, a modern blues. The only person I know who can do it well is Robert Cray. It comes straight out of him.
I saw him recently this year, and he's still doing it. He's on fire, the real thing.”
– Eric Clapton, 2017



Robert Cray, legendary Memphis sidemen Hi Rhythm and Steve Jordan are honored to be nominated for the Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 60th Grammy Awards. “Meegan Voss and I are very proud to release this great album on our label, Jay-Vee Records. It’s been one of the most gratifying experiences of our careers, and we’re grateful to Robert for giving us this opportunity,” says Jordan, who produced Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm," says Jordan, who produced Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm for Jay-Vee Records, the label he founded with Meegan Voss.

Released during the 60th Anniversary of Royal Studios in Memphis, recording the self-titled Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm “was a soul, rhythm and blues fantasy camp for us,” adds Jordan, who first met Cray in 1987 while working on the concert film Hail! Hail! Rock and Roll, a tribute to ‪Chuck Berry. “Memphis, for me, is the home of American music,” says Cray, who, for the past four decades has been blurring the lines of R&B, blues and soul with five Grammy wins and over 20 records.

The acclaimed LP features Rev. Charles Hodges (organ and piano), Leroy “Flick” Hodges (bass), along with cousin Archie “Hubbie” Turner (keyboards) and Steve Jordan on drums and percussion, with beloved Memphis vocal group The Masqueraders and the great Tony Joe White on guitar for two of his own songs, “Aspen, Colorado” and “Don’t Steal My Love.”

The Grammy nomination has been one of the many 2017 highlights for Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm, who each received lifetime achievement awards at the 2017 Americana Music Awards, performed on Conan, Jools Holland, NPR World Café, Beale Street Caravan and featured the album’s protest song “Just How Low” live at KCSN in Los Angeles. “We finished mastering in January 2017. This is an Obama record!” adds Steve, who shared his story this year on WTF with Marc Maron. You can also catch Steve interviewing Robert for his new SiriusXM show, Layin’ It Down.

Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm is available on vinyl, streaming and CD through Jay-Vee Records.

Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm
“The Same Love That Made Me Laugh” (Bill Withers)
“You Must Believe in Yourself” (Charles Jerue)
“I Don’t Care” (Sir Mac Rice)
“Aspen, Colorado” (Tony Joe White)
“Just How Low” (Robert Cray)
“You Had My Heart” (Robert Cray)
“I’m with You Pt. 1” (Lowman Pauling)
“Honey Bad” (Sir Mac Rice/Judd Phillips)
“The Way We Are” (Robert Cray)
“Don’t Steal My Love” (Tony Joe White)
“I’m With You Pt. 2” (Lowman Pauling)

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DETROIT RED WINGS AUCTION JOE LOUIS ARENA MEMORABILIA!


DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN 
A PIECE OF DETROIT HISTORY

The Detroit Red Wings are auctioning off authentic items from historic Joe Louis Arena including Al the Octopus, Red Wings legends locker room stalls, hundreds of unique framed photos, locker room doors and signs and MORE! This exciting online auction starts Saturday, December 9 at 7 a.m.

12.06.2017

MORE WOOLY MAMMOTH BONES FOUND WEST OF ANN ARBOR MICHIGAN

Photo: MLive

University experts determined these bones are more than 15,000 years old. Researchers have determined that the mammoth was likely a 45-year-old male.

University of Michigan paleontologists conducted a second excavation this week at the Chelsea-area farm where the skull, tusks and dozens of intact bones of an ice age mammoth were pulled from the ground in late 2015.

A U-M news video of the skull and two attached tusks being hoisted from the muddy excavation pit with a backhoe on October 1, 2015, has been viewed more than 875,000 times on YouTube.

The Original Excavation, Oct. 2015: https://youtu.be/XbekbGz1cEY
The Bristle Mammoth Exhibit: https://youtu.be/l0s3pzS1F4I
READ THE FULL STORY: http://myumi.ch/6jrbo


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BEATLES' LOVE ME DO BREAKS DISCOGS SALES RECORD!


The Beatles first demonstration single for Parlophone 'Love Me Do' has been officially confirmed as sold through Discogs for $14,757.00US (£11,250.00) breaking a Discogs sales record for a 7" single. Released on October 5, 1962, this is one of only 250 issued with McCartney (McArtney) incorrectly spelled in the writing credit.

The single was purchased through Discogs nearly 55 years to the day of release, having sold on October 9, 2017. More information on The Beatles 'Love Me Do' single can be found in the Discogs Database HERE.

View the entire Top 30 Most Expensive Items Sold on Discogs for October 2017

Discogs is the user-built database of music; with a catalog of more than 9,000,000 recordings and 5,000,000 artists, Discogs is the largest physical music database in the world. In addition, Discogs connects buyers and sellers across the globe.

With more than 37 million items available and thousands of sellers, this is the premier spot for new releases to hard to find gems. Download the Discogs App for iOS (HERE) and Android (HERE).

Join the Fastest, Largest Music Community on the Planet. Get Started. More on Discogs, including logos and brand guidelines at discogs.com/about. We've also launched Gearogs, Filmogs, Bookogs, Comicogs, and Posterogs this year!

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JAPAN WANTS TO ADD SOUND TO HYBRID VEHICLES


Blind people will hear you coming in your soundless engined car...

Hybrid vehicles might be the ride of choice for gangsters in television shows where they can go and leave unnoticed.

In real life though, people are complaining of the dangers the silent hybrid engines. Imagine crossing the street without hearing a vehicle’s sound, and the next thing you know is a bumper near your knee.

Companies like Lotus designs gadgets to provide engine noise for the silent vehicles. Japan is even thinking if it should make the device mandatory for all hybrid vehicles to improve safety on the road.

The root of the problem is on the design of the electric engine of the vehicles (traditional cars use custom parts by t-rex). Running on electric power alone, the car does not produce any noise when cruising on low speed. The quiet cruising of the EV has been an issue especially for visually impaired persons walking on the street.

Visually impaired persons depend on sounds when they walk on the street and they have petitioned to the government to make the streets safer for them as they consider the popular hybrid cars in Japan as dangerous.

The Japanese government has formed a team of experts, vision impaired, police, representatives from the auto industry, and consumers to discuss the best solution to the problem. So far, it has been a consensus that a sound making gadget be added to the hybrids.

Lotus has developed a technology coined Safe and Sound which uses speakers and microphones to make sure that people outside will hear the vehicle coming. The advanced system still allows for a quiet ride for the occupants of the vehicle.
 No hybrid vehicle has utilized this feature so far.

Author bio: Leo Doss, general manager of Carlined.com

Leo works as a manager for one of the best companies of custom car parts. He provides such goods as he interior and exterior custom accessories, automotive lighting and auto body parts. He tries to position himself as a thought leader in the car world.

12.04.2017

PONTIAC SILVERDOME DEMOLISHED ON 2ND ATTEMPT


The second attempt at a partial implosion of the Pontiac Silverdome was a success just after 4 p.m. on Monday, more than a day after the first attempt was a failure. According to Adamo, the demolition company tasked with the implosion, eight charges disconnected -- preventing the fall of the Silverdome on Sunday morning. "We had a lot of difficulty getting people out of here the other night...we don't know if someone accidentally pulled the wire off. We don't know, we're still researching that," said Adamo Executive Vice President Rick Cuppetilli. Monday's explosion seemed to be much larger, and sent the upper level of the Silverdome crumbling to the ground.





AMAZING HOLIDAY PIE ART DESIGNS!!


hen it comes to beautiful desserts, cakes often get all the credit. It’s easy to see why—with spectacular trends like buttercream flowers and sculpted sugar brushstrokes, there’s a definite “wow” factor with these confections. But you can’t underestimate the power of creative pies. Lauren Ko, a home baker from Seattle, produces spectacular pie crusts that are as much a work of art as they are tasty.

Many of Ko’s pies utilize a lattice pastry approach, but with a twist. She will arrange the long, thin strips of dough in complex weaving and graceful crisscrossing patterns. The results often frame the pie fillings; in some of her recent creations, the lattices enclose a bunch of berries for a bullseye-style design, while another pie has a mandala-like shape in the center.



HOLIDAY WEEK AT THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS!


Between Christmas and New Year's, the Detroit Institute of Arts offers extended hours filled with activities for visitors of all ages! Enjoy exhibitions, puppet performances, art-making workshops, films and more. Current exhibitions are "Monet: Framing Life," "Church: A Painter's Pilgrimage," "D-Cyphered: Photographs by Jenny Risher" and "Making Home: Contemporary Works from the DIA." The DIA's newly re-installed Japanese art gallery is also open.

The DIA is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, Dec. 26, 27, 28, and 30, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Note: The museum will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24, Monday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1.

Tickets are required for "Monet: Framing Life," "Church: A Painter's Pilgrimage" and the 2017 British Arrows. All other programs are free with museum admission and for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. View a complete schedule of events HERE.

11.29.2017

THE AVENGERS INFINITY WAR: SNEAK PEEK VIDEOS ARE AMAZING!!


The two-minute trailer brought together nearly every major superhero in Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe. Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Doctor Strange all appeared in the dramatic trailer, which has already racked up nearly half a million views on YouTube.

The teaser included exciting scenes of the Avengers coming together to take on the Marvel super team's biggest foe: Thanos.

"In time you will know what it is like to lose," said Thanos, who is played by Josh Brolin. "To feel so desperately that you're right, yet to fail all the same."





Avengers: Infinity War starts the two-part finale of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it. The end will come for the original superheroes we’ve grown to love over the years, including Iron Man and Thor, but the question is how their stories will end. Will they die in a battle with Thanos, either in Infinity War or Avengers 4? Will they simply retire to Avengers Tower and watch as other superheroes, like Spider-Man, Black Panther and Captain Marvel, save the planet from catastrophic threats? READ MORE

11.28.2017

AMERICAN IN PARIS ARRIVES IN DETROIT TONIGHT!


S'Wonderful
An American In Paris arrives in Detroit tonight. Performances continue at the Detroit Opera House through December 10

Get ready for a musical experience we know you're going to think is 'S Wonderful and Marvelous as we welcome An American In Paris to the Detroit Opera House for a two week engagement.

In today's preview email you learn about the show, check out preview videos, read about native Detroiter Teri Hansen, celebrate GIVING TUESDAY by saving on tickets while supporting one of several great Detroit organizations, and so much more.


AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award®-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war.

Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2015 season!

The New York Times raves, “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is a triumph! Pure joy!” and the Wall Street Journal declares, “Once you’ve seen it, you’ll find it hard to settle for less ever again.”



TOP 17 TRUE CRIME SHOWS ON NETFLIX NOW


Love this article and I am sharing it for all my true crime fan friends!

17 True Crime Shows on Netflix
By Olivia Truffaut-Wong

Ever since Netflix premiered the sensational Making a Murderer docu-series, the streaming site has been the number one stop for any and every true crime fan. Since then, Netflix has premiered multiple original true crime shows — The Keepers, The Confession Tapes — but even their most avid watchers might have missed these 17 true crime hidden gems on Netflix. It's easy to get caught up in the trending show of the week, but sometimes the best, most disturbing and fascinating stories out there aren't the ones you marathoned opening weekend.

DOWNTON ABBEY TOURING SHOW HITS THE US!


Downton Abbey has officially arrived in the United States!

This week, MASTERPIECE is celebrating the just-opened Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, making its debut in New York City before traveling to other US cities.

Purchase your tickets at: www. downtonexhibition.com.

Get up close with your favorite characters, costumes, locations, and more in this one-of-a-kind interactive exhibit. You'll also see never-before-seen show footage.

Imagine for yourself the bustle of Mrs. Patmore’s kitchen, the whispers in the servants quarters, the opulence of the family dining room, and the elegance of Lady Mary's bedroom as you walk through these most recognizable sets. Then, marvel at the beauty and detail of more than 50 of the show's official costumes!

ANN ARBOR'S STATE THEATRE'S GRAND RE-OPENING!!


GRAND RE-OPENING - DECEMBER 8, 2017
Tickets on-sale Friday, December 1

(Ann Arbor, Michigan – November 27, 2017) In celebration of its 75th birthday, The Michigan Theater Foundation is pleased to announce the Grand Re-opening of the iconic-State Theatre on Friday, December 8, 2017. 

Movies at the new State Theatre will open to the public on Saturday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m. The State Theatre is located at 233 S. State Street at the intersection of State Street and Liberty Street in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan.

In the final stages of revitalization and in anticipation for the Grand Re-opening, The State Theatre has been a visual and activity anchor for downtown Ann Arbor for 75 years. It brings history, diversity and excitement to the community while stimulating the economy of the Liberty and State Street area.

Restoring the theatre to its former glory and enhancing it with modern amenities ensures that generations to come will benefit from its cultural and economic impact, while helping to position the Michigan Theater Foundation as an international leader of art-house cinema programming.


The iconic State Theatre marquee will help kick off the State Street District Moonlight Madness event with the official relighting on Friday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. December 1 will also mark The State Theatre’s on-sale date for tickets to the public.

The State Theatre’s goal is to show “the must see” arthouse films, which include the best new releases as well as highly-celebrated festival programming, repertory films, cult classics, and much more.

Opening weekend features will include new releases THE DISASTER ARTIST, THE SQUARE, and HUMAN FLOW. There will be a special engagement of the Detroit-filmed DESTINED, running December 8-13, with a special guest appearance by Director and Ann Arbor native, Qasim Basir.

In honor of the 75th birthday celebration of the State Theatre, a 1942 Series will feature daily showings of 1942 classics such as THE FLEET’S IN, SABOTEUR, YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, and WOMAN OF THE YEAR.

Friday and Saturday will feature the late-night series at 10:00 p.m. with showings of THE BIG LEBOWSKI, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, and the longest running State Theatre midnight movie, HAROLD AND MAUDE. Showtimes are subject to change; please visit www.statetheatrea2.org/schedule, for updates.


Advance tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. for showings starting on Saturday, December 9, and will be available at www.statetheatrea2.org/schedule.

State Theatre film tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students, seniors, and children under 12 and $7.50 for Michigan & State Theater members. Matinees (all shows before 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays) are $7 for all guests. Late night and midnight movies are $8. Special ticket prices will apply for special film presentations and non-State Theatre-sponsored films.

The State Theatre Official Social Channels:

WEBSITE: http://statetheatrea2.org/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pg/statetheatrea2

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/statetheatrea2

MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY: NITE LITES


Nite Lites is a drive-thru light display spanning 3-miles across MIS property. Nite Lites will feature 65 different themes, a 250-foot lighted tunnel, six 30-foot mega trees and three 20-foot mega trees.

Cost: $20 per car, $35 per mini-bus, $65 per tour bus

The display will be open Nov. 23 through Dec. 31.
Times include: 5:30 – 9 p.m. Sunday - 
Thursday; 5:30 – 10 p.m. 
Friday - Saturday

All veterans and active military personal are admitted free on Dec. 7.

A Winter Wonderland display featuring Santa, crafts, concessions, train rides and reindeer will be open every Friday-Sunday in December. Winter Wonderland times --> http://www.nitelitesshow.com/
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