Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup
Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 10:11AM | Becks Davis What is going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Here are a few options:
1. Funnyman and hometown boy, J. Chris Newberg is playing two shows at the Magic Bag on Friday. On his website he describes himself as a “guitarist/songwriter-cum-comedian.”
There are 2 reasons I’m recommending him this weekend. The first is that we went to high school together and during that time I blamed something on him. He didn’t get in trouble for it, but still, I feel guilty. Secondly, he’s really funny. Check him out! August 7th.
2. I know the Detroit Lions suck, they haven’t been good since I’ve been alive. But they are having an open practice at Ford Field on Saturday. The players will be signing autographs as well. It’s free but you do need a ticket, check the Lions official site for details. August 8th.
3. The 5th Annual Ferndale Green Cruise celebrates alternative forms of transportation and the people that use them. Learn how to be green while having fun at the same time. August 8th.
4. Rock Stars' Cars & Guitars 2 at The Henry Ford has been going on all summer but you only have a few weeks left to catch this exhibit. There are over 20 cars and 50 guitars on show. Through September 7th.
1933 Ford Coupe, “Eliminator,” owned by Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top Courtesy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, OH From the collection of Billy F Gibbons Photo: Gizmochine, Inc. 1999. All rights reserved. Robert Alford5. Royal Oak Country Fair & Corn Roast takes place at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Corn, a pie eating contest, and best chocolate chip cookie contest are among the family friendly activities. August 8th.
Do you know of a great event going in on Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!
Reader Comments (7)
Hi Becks! I work with the Rockin' on the Riverfront classic rock concert series on the Detroit Riverfront Plaza, and we have free concerts every Friday night through Sept. 4. This week is the Classic Rock All Stars (Rare Earth original lead singer Peter Rivera, Iron Butterfly and Blues Image lead singer Mike Pinera and Sugarloaf original lead singer Jerry Corbetta). Detroit band Standing Room Only opens at 8 p.m., and the CRAS will go on around 9 p.m. All the concert details are at www.gmrencen.com. @LaurenWeber84 will be hanging out at the concert tomorrow!
Clawson Car Show Saturday...they close Main Street from Normandy to 14 Mile and show all sorts of classic along the street. Nice warm up for Dream Cruise next week :)
Come celebrate with the filmmakers and their cast and crew Saturday August 8, 2009 at the Detroit 48HFP H.Q. Located at 1600 E. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48211. Doors open at 6:30pm. Ceremony will begin at 7pm. The Best of Detroit screening will follow after all the awards are announced. Food provided by Buddy’s Pizza, and beverages provided by the Detroit Brewing Company and Detroit 48HFP. Tickets can be purchased at the door a half hour before the doors open for $15.00. Tickets may sell out, so be sure to get yours early!
The Audience Choice Award for Best Film and the judge’s decisions will be announced. The Detroit 48HFP VIP- after party will immediately follow with entertainment.
There are 39 awards up for grabs and only 1 film will be awarded Detroit’s "Best Film" Detroit’s Best Film will receive Movie Magic ® SCREENWRITTER Soft Ware the night of the awards and will go to compete at The National Association of Broadcasters Show in April in Las Vegas 2010 for a chance at $3,000, a HD Panasonic camera, distribution, and a chance to have their filmed screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2010.
Friday 7-10pm: Opening party for the new Exposure.Detroit photo exhibition at the Bean & Leaf Cafe in Royal Oak. All photos are images of Detroit and why we should be proud we live here.
The Exhibit will be on display for about 3 months.
Two fun things for families. Milford Memories in downtown Milford and Green Cruise in Ferndale.
Lots of fun!
Thanks for the great suggestions everyone!
The Lions DO NOT SUCK! I love Detroit so much, even though I no longer live there and Go Detroit Lions!!!