Outings
The Kalamazoo Alliance for Equality presents a unique discussion event open to the public titled 'Policy to Practice: Why Diversity and Inclusion are Good for Business in Kalamazoo.'
As one of Michigan's top-five metropolitan areas, serving as the hub of southwestern Michigan's financial, educational, health and scientific services, Kalamazoo's local businesses are placed in an optimal position. This discussion will show how proper hiring practices, internal employee welfare, community outreach and effective diversity policies, can help these businesses flourish.
The evenings keynote speaker is Eric Peterson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Society for Human Resource Management. Joining Eric will be Brad Gorman, a Communication and Engagement Specialist; James L. Liggins, a litigator, and Carrie Hoch-Mortlock, Executive Director of Human Resources at Greenleaf Hospitality.
Policy to Practice begins 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Borgess Medical Center-Lawrence Education Center, 1521 Gull Road in Kalamazoo. For more information, go to kalamazooalliance.org.
Music & More
Canadian musician Ember Swift's last album, 'Lentie,' delivered an entirely unique sound filled with organic acoustics and electronic rhythms that can only be identified as 'folktronica. ' Swift's music is the manifestation of both her Canadian roots and her affinity and background in Chinese culture and music. 'Lentie' features both Mandarin Chinese and English lyrics, and uses Chinese instruments such as the guzheng in addition to Western instruments.
This year, Swift presents her newest material on a North American tour, stopping by Ann Arbor's The Ark on Sept. 15. 'The show includes a lot of stories and language discussion - as well as lots of music, of course,' says Swift. 'This project is even more of a 'cultural bridge' between my home in the West and my adopted home in the east of Beijing, China.'
Ember Swift performs at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 at The Ark, 316 S. Main St., in Ann Arbor. For more information, visit theark.org.
Theater
The musical 'Follies' opens the 89th season of Village Players on Sept. 16. The popular community theater, which likes to call itself 'Birmingham's best live theater, ' is an appropriate venue for this Stephen Sondheim classic.
'Follies' is all about theater. It takes place at the 1971 reunion of performers of the great Follies shows of the past. The occasion is the closing and demolition of the theater where they performed. Musical theater is used as a metaphor for life. Follies were the shows, but they were also are the foolish undertakings of life. Youthful performers of the past are 'reunited' with the people they have become.
Performers are at 8 p.m. Sept. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and Oct. 1, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 at the Village Players Playhouse, 34660 Woodward, Birmingham (two blocks south of Maple). Tickets are $19. Call 248-644-2075 for tickets or more information.
OUTINGS
Wednesday, Sept. 7
Ladies Who Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Ladies meet at Nina's Cafe for food and conversation. Contact Angie to make a reservation. The Resource Center, 1710 W. Main St., Kalamazoo. Kglrc.org
Friday, Sept. 9
MI Response to Hate, 7:30 a.m. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, Michigan led the nation in 201 0 with the highest number of anti-government extremist groups at 50. This conference will provide a structured opportunity for Michigan to develop community-based response systems and address the needs of our communities and victims of bias motivated incidents. Registration is free. The Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, 55 S. Harrison Ave., East Lansing. 517-432-4000. Miaahc.com
Artist Opening Reception for The Face Of Detroit, 6 p.m. Metro Times photographer Bruce Giffin has been shooting photos in the city of Detroit for almost 30 years. He's garnered attention in recent years for his Face of Detroit portrait project. The artist states one-third of the subjects are homeless, but that it's not important to know which are. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398-7105 224. Goaffirmations.org
Older Lesbians Organizing, 7 p.m. Provides older Lesbians with the chance to meet like minded women in their common struggles, to share mutual interests and to play and work together. Meets the 2nd Friday of every month. Older Lesbians Organizing, 31 9 Braun Court, Ann Arbor. 734-678-2478. jasmithers@sbcglobal.net
Womyn's Film Night, 7 p.m. FilmSappho. Recently married Sappho can't imagine a more perfect union than the passionate relationship she shares with her sensitive husband. That is, until they spend the summer on the Greek island of Lesbos. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398-7105. Goaffirmations.org
Saturday, Sept. 10
Until Love is Equal: All You Can Eat Pancakes, 8 a.m. Fundraiser for Until Love is Equal's efforts to create a nondiscriminate Holland, Michigan. Tickets: $5. Until Love is Equal, 3851 Alpine Ave., Comstock Park. Untilloveisequal.com
'Circle.. .Home' Book Release, 12 p.m. Melissa Dey Hasbrook releases Circle.. .Home, a collection of poetry rooted in mid-Michigan. Circle. ..Home is a collaboration with Women's Center of Greater Lansing, and supported in part by a grant form the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. Women's Center of Greater Lansing, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-897-5833. Deyofthephoenix.com
Sunday, Sept. 11
PFLAG Detroit Meeting, 2 p.m. Support groups, social gathering, community announcements, program presentations, guest speakers, and dinner. Every 2nd Sunday of the month. PFLAG, 3333 Coolidge Hwy, Troy. 248-656-2875. Pflagdetroit.org
GOAL Book Club, 4 p.m. September's choice: 'Middlesex' by Jeffrey Eugenides. GOAL, 515 S Washington, Royal Oak. 248-515-2551. Getoutandlive.me
Rainbow Book Club, 4:30 p.m. Book club dedicated to reading and discussing classic and contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer literature. Meeting since before 1998, every second Sunday of the month. Rainbow Book Club, 319 Braun Court, Ann Arbor. 734-678-2478. Catherine.herne@gmail.com
HARC provided HIV/AIDS testing, 5 p.m. HARC provides anonymous and free HIV counseling, testing and referral services through its outreach at the Jim Toy Community Center. HARC, 31 9 Braun Court, Ann Arbor. 734 6782478. Hivaidsresource.org/hiv-testing
Monday, Sept. 12
LGBT Adoptive Parent Support Group, 7 p.m. Meet with other LGBT families and be supported in your adoption process or adoptive parenting. Hands Across The Water Adoption and Social Services Agency, 2890 Carpenter Road, Suite 600, Ann Arbor. 734-477-0135. Hatw.org
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Dress for Success, 12 p.m. Designed for jobseekers who would like to brush up on their interviewing skills and those interested in learning how to update their work wardrobe on a budget. Karen Gutman, an employment specialist from the Jewish Vocational Service, will be on hand to provide tips on resume writing, networking and job search skills. Attendees will receive 20% off all clothing and accessory purchases on the day of the event. Limitations may apply. National Council of Jewish Women Greater Detroit Section, 3297 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley. 248-548-6664. Ncjwgds.org
LanSINGout Gay Men's Chorus, 6:30 p.m. LanSINGout Gay Men's Chorus invites all people with male-sounding voices to join with us at our open enrollment rehearsals. Lansing First Presbyterian Church, 510W. Ottawa St., Lansing. 517490-1746. Lansingout.org
Transgender Life Support, 7 p.m. Support group for transgendered people and allies. Transgender Life Support, 290 W. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398-7105. Goaffirmations.org
Wednesday, Sept. 14
LGBT In the Park, 5:30 p.m. Ongoing LGBT social group featuring discussions and meet and greets with new people during the week. Discussion: Ways of coping with the stress of the season. LGBT in the Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights, Hazel Park. 248-460-3251. Jffryoliver� yahoo.com
Sistrum Orientation, 6 p.m. Sistrum's 26th season begins with an orientation. New members and returning members may RSVP to info@sistrum.org. Sistrum Lansing Women's Chorus, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Sistrum.org
TransCend, 6:30 p.m. Open to persons 18 and older. Younger are welcome with parent or guardian permission. Kalamazoo Gay Lesbian Resource Center, 629 Pioneer Street, Kalamazoo. 269-349-4234. Kglrc.org
Thursday, Sept. 15
Policy to Practice, 6 p.m. Discussing diversity and inclusion as effective strategies for businesses in Kalamazoo. Keynote speaker Eric Peterson. Borgess Lawrence Education Center, 1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo. 810-650-6274. Kglrc.org
Polyamory Network, 7:30 p.m. Open and inclusive community of people living polyamorously, people interested in polyamory and people of, friendly to and curious about polyamory. Welcomes diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity. Polyamory Network, 319 Braun Court, Ann Arbor. 734 6782478. Jimtoycenter.org
Friday, Sept. 16
Welcoming Reception, 11:30 a.m. President of Oakland University, Dr. Russi, will be speaking as well as Professor Larrabee of the LGBT Resource Group and Alexa Van Vliet of the Gay Straight Alliance. A welcome to LGBT and allied students of the fall semester. Free food will be provided. Oakland University's GSA, 2200 N. Squirrel Road, Rochester. 734-891 - 0501. gsaatoaklandu@gmail.com
Bisexual Peer Group, 7 p.m. Meets monthly on the third Friday. Discussion relating to bisexuality, pansexuality, omnisexuality. Allies are encouraged and welcomed to attend. Building is handicapped accessible using ramp to rear entrance. Bisexual Peer Group, 31 9 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. 734-678-2478. Biprideannarbor@gmail.com
Womyn's Film Night, 7 p.m. Film-The Hunger. Miriam, a centuries-old vampire, preys on urban club goers with her vampire lover John. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398-7105. Goaffirmations.org
Saturday, Sept. 17
Transgender Health Fair, 1 p.m. 2nd annual Transgender Health Fair. Transgender Michigan and Affirmations, 290 W. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-3987105.Goaffirmations.org
Sunday, Sept. 18
PFLAG Ann Arbor Meeting, 1 a.m. 3rd Sunday of every month. Support group and monthly speaker at each meeting. PFLAG Ann Arbor, 306 N. Division St., Ann Arbor. Pflagaa.org
AIDS Walk Detroit 2011, 8 a.m. Annual AIDSWaIk. Corporate Sponsors for this event are Comerica Bank, DirectRX, 5/3 Bank, Ford Motor Company, Genisys Credit Union, Gilmour-Jirgens Fund, MGM Grand Detroit, Raymond James, Tibotec Therapeutics, Volkswagon of America, and ZMC Pharmacy. More information online. AIDS Walk Detroit 2011, Royal Oak Farmer's Market, Royal Oak. Aidswalkdetroit.org
PFLAG Tri-Cities Meeting, 2 p.m. Every 3rd Sunday of the month. Support groups including monthly speakers. PFLAG Tri-Cities, 2525 Hemmeter, Saginaw. 989-941 -1 458. pflag@pflag-mbs.org
MUSIC & MORE
CLASSICAL
Fox Theatre 'Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra' World's most popular classical artist who is renowned for his energetic and festive live concerts. Tickets: $49-139. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. 313-471-6611. Olympiaentertainment.com
COMEDY
Andiamo Celebrity Showroom Joan Rivers American comethenne, television personality and actress, Joan Rivers. Call for ticket information. Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren. 8 p.m. Sept. 17. 586-268-3200. Joanrivers.com
Meadowbrook Music Festival Stephen Wright Tickets: $27.50 reserved, $17.50 general. Meadow Brook Music Festival, 2200 N. Squirrel Rd., Rochester. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17. 1-800-745-3000. Palacenet.com
The Ark Willy Porter Tickets: $17.50. Hill Auditorium, 31 6 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 8. 734-761 -1 800. Theark.org
The Ark 'Joy Kills Sorrow' Tickets: $1 2.50. Hill Auditorium, 31 6 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Sept. 1 9. 734-761 -1 800. Theark.org
CONCERTS
Ferndale Public Library 'The Blueflowers and Woodman' Library's 'First Stop Friday' series offering a unique, non-bar venue. This month's performance: The Blueflowers and Woodman Ferndale Public Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9. 248-547-6008.
Fox Theatre Alison Krauss and Union Station Tickets: $29.50-49.50. Featuring Jerry Douglas for the 'Paper Airplanes Summer Tour 201 1 .' Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. 31 3-471 -6611. Olympiaentertainment.com
Joe Louis Arena 'Chris Brown F.A.M.E. Tour' North American Tour with Kelly Rowland, T-Pain andTyga. Tickets: $39.75-85.75. Joe Louis Arena, 19 Steve Yzerman Drive, Detroit. 7 p.m. Sept. 18. 313-396-7000. Olympiaentertainment.com
Kerrytown Concert House Howard Fishman New Orleans jazz, Brooklyn soul, open-hearted country, blues and gospel music through a completely original, experimental aesthetic, to create a sound entirely its out. Tickets: $30-10. Kerrytown Concert House, 41 5 N Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. Sept. 9 - Sept. 9. 734-769-2999. Kerrytownconcerthouse.com
Saugatuck Center for the Arts Janis Ian, Grammy winning, iconic singer/songwriter Janis lan's one-night only performance in West Michigan. Tickets: $35. Saugatuck Center for the Performing Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. 7 p.m. Sept. 8. 269-8572399. Sc4a.org
The Ark John McCutcheon Tickets: $20. The Ark, 31 6 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Sept. 1 0. 734-761 -1 800. Theark.org
The Ark Caroline Herring Tickets: $15. The Ark, 31 6 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Sept. 14. 734-761-1800.Theark.org
The Ark Bernard Allison Tickets: $20. The Ark, 31 6 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Sept. 13.734-761-1800.Theark.org
The Ark Ember Swift, Canadian independent artist with both western and eastern (Chinese) influences. Tickets: $15. The Ark, 31 6 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Sept. 1 5. 734-761 -1 800. Theark.org
The Ark 'Maria Muldaur & Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band' Tickets: $20. The Ark, 31 6 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Sept. 20. 734-761-1800.Theark.org
The Ark 'Ben Sollee' Tickets: $1 5. The Ark, 31 6 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Sept. 14.734-761-1800.Theark.org
University Musical Society Emerson String Quartet' Formed in the bicentennial year of the United States, the Emerson String Quartet took its name from the great American poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. The group made its Ann Arbor debut in 1 989, and in 1 4 appearances since has performed with the integrity, energy, and commitment that it has demonstrated throughout more than 30 years of extensive touring and recording. Tickets: $52-24. Burton Memorial Tower, 881 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. 4 p.m. Sept. 18. 734-764-2538. Ums.org
University Musical Society 'An Evening with Ahmad Jamal' Living legend of Jazz, a pivotal influence on Miles Davis and countless others. Tickets: $46-10. Burton Memorial Tower, 881 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. 8 p.m. Sept. 17. 734-7642538. Ums.org
FILM & VIDEO
Detroit Film Theatre 'Viva Rival' Tickets: $7.50, $6.50 for DIA members, seniors and students. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Sept. 9 - Sept. 9. 313-833-7900.Dia.org
Detroit Film Theatre 'DF 101: The Killer' Tickets: $7.50, $6.50 for DIA members, seniors and students. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 4 p.m. Sept. 10. 313-833-7900. Dia.org
Detroit Film Theatre 'Fire House Detroit' Tickets: $7.50, $6.50 for DIA members, seniors and students. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 7 p.m. Sept. 11.313-833-7900.Dia.org
Detroit Film Theatre 'The Interrupters' Tickets: $7.50, $6.50 for DIA members, seniors and students. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Sept. 16 - Sept. 18. 313-833-7900. Dia.org
Detroit Film Theatre 'DFT 1 01 : Mexican Cinema: Fernandez & Figueroa' Tickets: $7.50, $6.50 for DIA members, seniors and students. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 2 p.m. Sept. 17. 313-833-7900.Dia.org
Michigan Theater 'Le fabuleux destin d'Amelie Poulain' From the visionary writer and director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Am�lie helped give the filmmaker the global recognition justly deserved after working with his artistic partner Marc Caro on such cinematic achievements as Delicatessen and The City of the Lost Children. Tickets: $9. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. Sept. 4 - Sept. 6. 667-TIME. Michtheater.org
State Theater 'Reservoir Dogs' Midnight viewing: In 1992, Reservoir Dogs transformed Quentin Tarantino practically overnight from an obscure, unproduced screenwriter and part-time actor to the most influential new filmmaker of the 1 990s. Tickets: $9. Ann Arbor State Theater, 223 S. State St., Ann Arbor. 11:55 a.m. Sept. 10. 734-761 -8667. Michtheater.org
University of Michigan Museum of Art 'Romanian Film Festival: Crossing Dates' Third annual Romanian Film Festival kicks off with 'Crossing Dates.' Both chance and intention play a part in these encounters, and the consequences can remain like footprints on the paths of our lives. Crossing Dates mixes three separate stories that take place over two days. The characters' paths intersect, and they affect each other unintentionally. Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor. 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17. 734-763-4186. Umma.umich.edu
University of Michigan Museum of Art 'Romanian Film Festival: Wedding in Bessarabia' Third annual Romanian Film Festival continues with 'Wedding in Bessarabia.' A train takes two newlyweds hoping to find an easier way to make a living and a conductor from Bucharest and his wife, a pianist from the hard life of Romania to the woman's homeland of Moldova, where the wedding will be held. The wedding not only reunites her with her family but also allows the couple the chance to receive presents and money that they desperately need to start their new life together. Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17. 734-763-4186. Umma.umich.edu
OTHER
Fashion's Night Out 'Birmingham Fashion's Night Out' Celebration of the global shopping and fashion event 'Fashion's Night Out.' Special events and sales offered in participating stores downtown. For a list of participating stores goto enjoybirmingham.com. Downtown Birmingham, Various Venues, Birmingham. 6 p.m. Sept. 8. Enjoybirmingham.com
Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter 'Bully Splash Bash' Celebrating the Bully breed of dog. Supports the 'Recycl-A-Bullz' advocacy program. Currey's Family Pet Care, 6261 Hannan Road, Romulus. 1 1 a.m. Sept. 18. Dearbornanimals.org
Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter 'No-Beast Feast' Discovering vegetarian entrees and desserts with take-home recipes. Raising funds for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Tickets: $45 in advance, $50 at the door. Park Place Banquet Hall, 23400 Park St., Dearborn. 6 p.m. Sept. 16. 313-943-2697. Dearbornanimals.org
Greenfield Village '61 st Old Car Festival' Among 700 vehicles to be displayed at the 61 st Annual Old Car Festival, the historically accurate replica of the 1770 Fardier de Cugnot, a steam powered wheel cart considered to be the first self-propelled vehicle ever made. Along with the Cugnot, the festival will celebrate the 1 00th anniversary of the first lndy 500 race. Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. Sept. 1 0 - Sept. 11. 313982-6001.Thehenryford.org
The Abrahams 'Abraham's Open House for Hope's Heroes' Raising awareness for animal welfare and raising funds for Hope's Heroes, a Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter program that provides care to animals with special needs. Tickets: $50 donation appreciated. Home of Councilman Robert A., 510 Crescent Dr., Dearborn. 4 p.m. Sept. 10. Dearbornanimals.org
Warren/Conner Development Coalition 'Eastside Farmers Market' Fresh produce, healthy foods, and unique artisan items. Everything locally made and sold directly by the growers and producers. Accepts cash, Bridge Card, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC, Project Fresh, credit, and debit. Weekly music and entertainment. Mack Alter Square, 14820 Mack Ave., Detroit. June 11 -Oct. 1.313-571-8200 X.1 11 7. Facebook.com/eastsidefarmersmarket
THEATER
CIVIC/COMMUNITY THEATER
All Shook Up $1 8-$22. Kalamazoo Civic Theatre at Civic Auditorium, 329 S. Park St., Kalamazoo. Sep. 16-0ct. 2. 269-3431313. kazoocivic.com
An Inspector Calls A staged reading. Free; donations accepted. Great Escape Stage Company at Franke Center for the Arts, 21 4 E. Mansion St., Marshall. Sep. 10-11. 269-781 -0001. frankecenterforthearts.org
Annie $20. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. Sep. 8-Sep. 18. 517-482-5700. riverwalktheatre.com
Avenue Q $22. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 91 1 N. University, Ann Arbor. Sep. 1 5-1 8. 971 - 2228. a2ct.org
Entertaining Mr. Sloane $1 5. Korda Artistic Productions at The KordaZone Theatre, 2520 Seminole St., Windsor. Sep. 16-24. 519-562-3394. kordazone.com
Follies $1 9. Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave., Birmingham. Sep. 16-0ct. 2. 248-644-2075. birminghamvillageplayers.com
Meet Me in St. Louis $25, $18 in advance. Stagecrafters at Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Sep. 16-0ct. 9. 248-541-8027. stagecrafters.org
The Music Man $18. Spotlight Players at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd., Canton. Sep. 16-Sep. 25. 734-394-5300.spotlightplayersmi.org
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY THEATER
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee $15. Eastern Michigan University Theatre at Sponberg Theatre in the Quirk Dramatic Arts Bldg., East Circle Dr. & Best Hall, Ypsilanti. Sep. 9-1 1 . 734487-2282. emich.edu/emutheatre
PROFESSIONAL
Beehive: The 60s Musical Sensation Happenstance Productions at Andiamo Novi Theatre, 42705 Grand River Ave., Novi. Sep. 8-0ct. 9. 248-348-4448. andiamonovitheatre.com
Come Fly Away $39-89. Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. Sep. 13-25. 31 3-872-1 000. broadwayindetroit.com
Daddy Long Legs $34.50-44.50. The Gem Theatre, 333 Madison Ave, Detroit. Sep. 14-Nov. 20. 313-963-9800. gemtheatre.com
Freud's Last Session $39.50-$44.50. Century Theatre, 333 Madison St., Detroit. Sep. 7-Nov. 20. 313-963-9800. gemtheatre.com
Fridays and Saturdays at Go Comedy! Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale. 248-327-0575. gocomedy.net
Heroes $18-$24. Stormfield Theatre, 201 Morgan Lane, Lansing. Through Sep. 18. 517-372-0945. stormfieldtheatre.org
Love Song $14 opening night; $16 all others. Broadway Onstage, 21517 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe. Sep. 9-0ct. 8. 586-7716333. broadwayonstage.com
Love Song $25. Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Canrff, Hamtramck. Sep. 15-0ct. 8. 313365-4948. planetant.com
Oh, Hell! By donation. The Abreact Performance Space, 1301 W. Lafayette #1 1 3, Detroit. Sep. 9-0ct. 1. 31 3-4541542.theabreact.com
Opera at The Acorn $25. The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks. 8 p.m. Sep. 17. 269-756-3879. acorntheater.com
Rosmersholm $1 5-1 8, or pay what you can. Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company at 1 51 5 Broadway, 1 51 5 Broadway, Detroit. Sep. 16-0ct. 8. 313-708-4269. magentagiraffe.org
Southern Baptist Sissies Contains nudity and adult situations. $1 0-$20. Who Wants Cake? at The Ringwald, 22742 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. Sep. 9-26. 248-545-5545. whowantscaketheatre.com
Sundays at Go Comedy! $7 for the night. Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale. 248-327-0575. gocomedy.net
The Extraordinary Ordinary $27-$29. Farmers Alley Theatre, 221 Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo. Sep. 16-0ct. 9. 269-3432727. farmersalleytheatre.com
The Judy Show $1 5. The Acorn Theater, 107 Generations Dr., Three Oaks. 8 p.m. Sep. 15. 269-756-3879. acorntheater.com
The Light in the Piazza $28. The Encore Musical Theatre, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. Sep. 8-0ct. 2. 734-268-6200. theencoretheatre.org
The Mystery of Irma Vep $28-$30. Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E. Cady St., Northville. Through Oct. 9. 248-347-0003. tippingpointtheatre.com
The Outsiders A staged reading, with an afterglow. $20 adult, $15 seniors, $15 children. Flint Youth Theatre, 1220 E. Kearsley St., Flint. 6 p.m. Sep. 1 1 . 810237-1 530. flintyouththeatre.org
The Whipping Man A co-production with Plowshares Theatre Company. Previews Sept. 7, 8 & 1 0. $36-$43. The Jewish Ensemble Theatre at Aaron DeRoy Theatre at the Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield. Sep. 7-0ct. 2. 248-788-2900. jettheatre.org
Thursdays at Go Comedy! $1 5. Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale. Through Aug. 25. 248-3270575. gocomedy.net
Wednesdays at Go Comedy! Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale. 248-327-0575. gocomedy.net
YOUNG AUDIENCES
Sleeping Beauty $10 adult, $5 child. PuppetART, Detroit Puppet Theater, 25 E. Grand River, Detroit. Saturdays through Sep. 24. 313-961-7777. puppetart.org
AUDITIONS
KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE - auditions for 'White Christmas' (Sept. 17-18) and 'A New Brain' (Sept. 18-19) and 'A Salute to the Red, White and Blue' (Senior Class Reader's Theatre, Sept. 18-19), 269-343-2280.
ART 'N' AROUND
The Rust Belt Market 'A Pinch of Spice and More' Rust Belt Market for vintage, design, and art. Woodward Ave. & 9 Mile Rd., North West Corner, Ferndale. June 25 -Nov. 20. 246-622-1621. Apinchofspiceandmore.com
Cass Cafe '6 Degrees' Exhibit of paintings by Detroit-based artist Craig Paul Nowak. The show features a range of works in a variety of media, and features large-scale portraits drawn from the artists' circle of family and colleagues. Cass Cafe, 4620 Cass Ave., Detroit. Aug. 27 - Oct. 29. 31 3-831 - 1400. Casscafe.com
Cranbrook Art Museum 'Saarinem House and Garden' rare integration of art, architecture, design and nature's total work of art. Designed in the late 1920s, Saarinen House served as the home and studio of the Finnish-American designer Eliel Saarinen and Loja Saarinen from 1930 through 1950. Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills. May 2 - Sept. 30. 877462-7262. Cranbrookart.edu
Detroit Institute of Arts 'It's A Zoo In Here' Countless creatures of many species fill the galleries in this exhibition of more than 150 prints and drawings drawn entirely from the museum's holdings and designed with fun in mind for everyone. Detroit Institute of Arts, 2100 Woodward, Detroit. April 1 - Sept. 25. 313-833-7900.Dia.org
Farmington Downtown Development Authority 'Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market' Each Saturday. Fresh Michigan produce, baked goods, locally produced honey, handcrafted soaps and emollients, fine art and jewelry, photography and a variety of unique, artisan-made products. Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Ave., Farmington. May 28 - Oct. 29. 248-473-7276. Downtownfarmington. org/Downtown-Events/Whats-Happening/ Farmers-Artisans-Market
Lawrence Street Gallery 'Sherry Adams Foster' Luminescent new work of LSG Gallery member Sherry Adams Foster. Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. Suite A, Ferndale. Aug. 31 - Oct. 1. 248-544-0394. Lawrencestreetgallery.com
MOCAD 'barely there' Group exhibition featuring James Lee Byars, Luis Camnitzer, Jason Dodge, Pable Helguera, Christoph Keller, Lee Loazno, Rivane and Sergio, Neuenschwander, Wilfredo Prieto, Pascale Marthine Tayou and Adolf WoIfIi. Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit. May 27 - Dec. 30. 313-832-6622. Mocadetroit.org
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit 'Stephanie Nava: Considering a Plot (Dig for Victory)' A work in progress, developed by French artist Stephanie Nava. Its installation at MOCAD marks the artist's first solo exhibition in the United States. The installation is based on the specifications and history of English allotments, or subsistence gardens.
Started in London in 2005 as part of the Institute Francais Villa Medicis Hors les murs residency program. Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit. Sept. 16 - Dec. 30. 313-8326622. Mocadetroit.org
Pittmann-Puckett Art Gallery 'The Face of Detroit' Metro Times photographer Bruce Giffin photographs of Detroit. A third of all subjects are homeless, though Giffin argues it is unimportant to know which they are. Affirmations, 290 W. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale. Sept. 1 - Sept. 30. 248-3987105.Goafflrmations.org
The Gallery Project 'Subjective World/ Umvelt' Umvelt or subjective world is a foundational concept in the study of animal behavior. It challenges people to think about animals as they might experience the world through their own senses and respond to it with their own bodies, according to their own priorities. The Gallery Project, 215 S. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. Sept. 21 - Oct. 30. 734-997701 2. Thegalleryproject.com
University of Michigan Museum of Art 'Mike Kelley: Day is Done' UMMA inaugurates its New Media Gallery this fall with Mike Kelley's 'Day is Done.' University Of Michigan Museum Of Art, 525 South State Street, Ann Arbor. Aug. 27 - Dec. 31. 734-763-4186. Umma. umich.edu
University of Michigan Museum of Art 'Amalia Pica' London-based Argentinian artist's investigations into perception, time, and memory, as well as a desire to explore how particular gestures read in different cultural contexts, pursued across a diverse body of work in sculpture, photography, film, and installation, as well as temporary interventions on buildings, monuments, and objects. University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State Street, Ann Arbor. May 28 - Sept. 18. 734-763-4186.
University of Michigan Museum of Art 'Multiple Impressions: Contemporary Chinese Woodblock Prints' 1 1 4 works by 41 artists, including Xu Bing, Kang Ning, Song Yuanwen, Chen Qi, He Kun, and Fang Limin, as well as many other accomplished printmakers. University Of Michigan Museum Of Art, 525 South State Street, Ann Arbor. July 1 6 - Oct. 23. 734-763-4186.
