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 Colorful setting, tasty food |
6676 Telegraph Road Detroit, MI 48301 United States +1 248 865 9300 http://www.andiamoitalia.com |
Skilled chefs prepare traditional, moderately priced Italian fare in an open kitchen at Andiamo Italia West In Bloomfield Hills, one of Detroit's most affluent suburbs. The bright (yellow is one of the predominant colors) and modern decor includes huge mirrors that allow patrons to watch the action from nearly any angle. Specialties include Gnocchi, Manicotti, Osso Bucco (braised veal) and Homemade Italian Sausage. Live music on Wednesdays and an adjoining bar complete the package. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Beautiful Old Theatre |
211 S Old Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48009 United States +1 248 644 3456 |
Most of Detroit's suburbs once had theaters like this one, but few remain. Located in the heart of fashionable downtown Birmingham, the Birmingham Theatre has survived several renovations and reincarnations and is now an eight-screen theatre that shows first-run movies. The intimacy of the theater makes it perfect for a romantic date or just good old-fashioned fun with the family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Chamber music in the air |
Detroit Country Day School 22305 West 13 Mile Road Detroit, MI 48025 United States +1 248 737 9980 http://www.comehearcmsd.org/ |
Since 1943, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit has presented remarkable seasons of polished classical music despite never having a venue of its own. Musicians of national, international and local reputation perform on a sporadic basis, usually at the Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, a private academy in Bloomfield Hills. Occasionally concerts are held at Detroit's unmatched Orchestra Hall. If you appreciate chamber music, these productions are excellent and by far the best available in metropolitan Detroit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Acclaimed Science & Nature Center |
39221 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48303 United States +1 248 645 3200 / +1 877 462 7262 http://science.cranbrook.edu |
This popular museum on the suburban campus of Cranbrook Schools is worth the drive, especially for a family outing. A $31 million expansion in 1996 included a new Dynamic Earth exhibit, which features a full-size T. Rex dinosaur skeleton. Well-known for its observatory, planetarium and laser light shows, the well-respected Cranbrook Institute imparts natural history and science education in creative ways that blend old and new approaches. Outdoor activities, including eclipse viewing and maple tree tapping, are frequent. Live animals are on display at the Nature Place exhibit. Admission is USD7 for adults, USD5 for ages 2-12 and 65 and over, and free for children under 2. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Noisy blues club |
100 South Main St Detroit, MI 48067 United States +1 248 543 4300 |
Memphis Smoke's large dining area offers a modicum of comfort with a maximum of noise provided by first-rank blues bands in no hurry to cut short their sets. The food, along with good hamburgers and other respectable bar fare, runs to southern specialties such as pork ribs, catfish, red beans and rice, and a country greens dish made from collards, mustard greens and Swiss chard. The mood is festive and friendly, but stay away if you're allergic to noise or smoke. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Musical Chair |
10 Waters Street Detroit, MI 48342 United States +1 248 645 6666 |
This open-air amphitheatre is an ideal venue to enjoy performances to the fullest! If it rains, be assured that you will be drenched as there is minimum shelter available. Throughout the year, this place witnesses a variety of acts and talents. The experience is unique as the small size of the pavilion leaves room for an enhanced interaction amongst the audiences and the entertainers. For the convenience of the people, Phoenix Plaza also provides a shuttle service to the amphitheatre, priced at 10USD. The box office is open on show days only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Grand Performances |
318 West Fourth Street Detroit, MI 48067 United States +1 248 399 2980 http://www.royaloakmusictheatr... |
The Royal Oak Theatre's lobby was returned to its original design scheme, which boasts of elaborate stenciling, ornate trim and old-fashioned wall sconces. It has been host to a variety of performers from the fields of music, theatre and comedy acts. The theatre is also used for high-end corporate parties and doubles up as a nightclub. The only thing you won't see here is an actual musical theatre! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Community Theatre at its Best |
415 S Lafayette Avenue Detroit, MI 48067 United States +1 248 541 8027 http://www.stagecrafters.org/ |
Arguably metropolitan Detroit's most accomplished community theatre group, Stagecrafters operates out of the beautifully restored vintage neighborhood theatre, the Baldwin. It's located in downtown Royal Oak. On a main stage and a second stage, the group presents a variety of classic plays and musicals, with regular youth theatre performances. Organ-accompanied silent movies are also occasionally shown. It's an affordable alternative to grander theatres, and the performances are consistently good. Afterwards, you're in a great position to walk to a dining or drinking establishment on Main Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Music and movies |
22920 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48220 United States +1 248 544 3030 http://www.themagicbag.com/ |
Housed in an art-house movie theater, the Magic Bag features an eclectic mix of musical acts ranging from nationally known performers like B. B. King, Warren Zevon and Rickie Lee Jones to emerging alternative rock groups. No frills but ample elbow room as you check out the latest music or watch a movie. The menu features beer, burgers, pizza and everything in between. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Coffee and guitars |
240 W Nine Mile Rd Detroit, MI 48220 United States +1 248 399 3946 http://www.xhedos.com/ |
Funky and friendly, the Xhedos Café offers good coffee served in an unpretentious way, a surprisingly large menu of sandwiches, salads and desserts, plenty of leg room and comfortably stuffed chairs, local art on the walls, and live music nearly every night. Check out the bookcase in the hall leading to the back door. It's a serendipitous collection of books left by patrons, and next to it is a free literature stand that provides a snapshot of Detroit area artists, musicians and causes. Review © 2007, Wcities |