Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 11:43AM | Becks Davis I want to thank all of you who supported me in my quest to become the Good Mood Blogger. I finished in 12th place with 7740 votes and move to Phase 2 of the competition.
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Weekend Roundup
1. Whitdel Arts Festival - The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID) presents this evening of art & music in the historic Whitdel Building. Plus DJ's and a silent auction. November 13th.
2. The Park Players present Palmer Park - Detroit's oldest community theater present this play set in the University District of Detroit between 1968-1972. It examines racial relations, white flight, and integration. November 12-14, 19-21.
3. Family Animation Rarities Festival - Twelve rare classic cartoons are being shown on the big screen at The Redford Theatre. Droopy, Felix the Cat, and Daffy Duck! November 13th.
4. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Zing Zang Zoom - The Greatest Show on Earth is back at The Palace and promises to delight with illusions and magic. November 11-14th.
5. Earthly Treasures Holiday Show - The annual exhibit returns to Pewabic Pottery and features hand-picked ceramic pieces from over 100 artists. Support this amazing local business and kick off your holiday shopping. November 11th through December 30th.
6. George Washington Carver Exhibition - The scientist and innovator is more than just peanuts! Explore his life and experiments at The Henry Ford. Now through February 27, 2011.
Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!
Reader Comments (6)
Don't forget the 10th Annual Writer's on the River event in Monroe this Sunday.
http://monroe.lib.mi.us/writers2010.htm
We've been talking about going to the George Washington Carver exhibit. Did you see the interview with @publichistorican in the Freep last week? http://www.freep.com/article/20101104/ENT05/11040331/1115/ENT05/5-questions-with-Suzanne-Fischer-
The Whitdel Festival is actually at the CAID. Thanks!
Also Experimental films (including some animation) will be shown at Detroit Museum of contemporary art, http://mocadetroit.org/
This Saturday 8pm.
Its The Ann Arbor Film Festival Experimental Export edition, For more information on this program www.aafilmfest.org/tour-program#program2
Thanks for mentioning Palmer Park. The show is now pretty much sold out for the run, so we greatly appreciate the mention!
Steve,
Thanks for the correction.
Clayton,
That's awesome news! Have a great run.