Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 9:00AM
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This has to be the best time of the year in Detroit. The Tigers are playing and the Detroit Red Wings are in the NHL playoffs for the 20th year in a row. Let’s go Red Wings!

My brother, husband, and myself with the awesome Gordie Howe.

Weekend Roundup

1. Craft Revival - Over 25 crafters and makers will have their goods on hand at The Loving Touch in Ferndale. They'll also have hands-on crafting stations for both children and adults. April 16th.

2. Detroit Music Awards - 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of Detroit's version of the Grammy's. The Fillmore will be rocking! The voting is over for the People's Choice Award but you can still download tracks here. April 15th.

3. Motor City Beard and Mustache Championships - Beards, mustaches, and live music are all going down at Small's Bar in Hamtramck to raise money for Youthville. The fake beard and casual Santa categories should be fun and outrageous. April 16th.

4. Earth Day at The Detroit Zoo - The Zoo's Green Team will be on hand with earth-friendly activities and tips to keep the planet healthy. Also, a scavenger hunt, a craft project, rock climbing wall and entertainment. April 16th.

5. Learn to paint the Cass Corridor way at MOCAD - This free workshop with Gilda Snowden is for both kids and adults. She'll demonstrate different textural methods of painting associated with her work and the Cass Corridor movement. April 17th.

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

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