Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 2:04PM | Becks Davis Great food, funky art, and Alice Cooper are just a few of the many happenings around Metro Detroit this weekend. Get out there and enjoy your weekend!
Coach Insignia, one of the restaurants participating in Detroit Restaurant Week, features great views from the top of the RenCen.Weekend Roundup
1. Funky Ferndale Art Fair & DIY Street Fair - Yep, two great fairs in the fabulous city of Ferndale. The Funky Ferndale Art Fair will feature over 100 juried artists and the DIY Street Fair has over 70 creative entrepreneurs. Plus local food, micro-brews, a farmers market, kid zone, and live music. September 18-20.
2. Detroit Restaurant Week - The inaugural Detroit Restaurant week kicks off on Friday and runs for 10 days featuring top Detroit restaurants. Each restaurant will offer a 3-course dinner for $27 (not including tax, tip, and beverages). September 18-27.
3. Tour de Troit - This 30-mile ride allows participants to explore Detroit on bike while raising awareness for biking as a mode of transport. It sounds like a great way to see the city. September 19.
4. Escanaba - The final installment of this Yooper trilogy by Jeff Daniels begins previews tonight at the The Purple Rose Theater Company. Now through December 19th.
5. Alice Cooper at Freedom Hill - The Detroit-born rocker takes the stage at Freedom Hill Ampitheatre this weekend. September 19.
Do you know of a great event going in on Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!
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And the first home game of the regular season for the Plymouth Whalers on Saturday! Hockey!! :)
Don't forget #TECHKARAOKE this Friday at Royal Kubo in Clawson. Join bright and shining Detroit social media stars such as PRIMESUSPECT and... well, does anyone else really matter?
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How about a bit of outdoor fun close to Detroit?
Antique Tractor Show at Izzi Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin patch
Sat. Sept 19 & Sun. Sept 20
8475 Marine City Hwy (26 Mile Rd) in Ira Township
www.izzifarm.com
Walk the maze and see a variety of antique agricultural equipment including tractors, hit and miss engines, and a saw mill. Get outside, have fun, and enjoy the gorgeous fall weather! Don't forget to bring your camera! We love to see pictures of people enjoying the beautiful fall days and evenings here.