New Year’s Eve is upon us in Detroit and everyone is getting ready to countdown to 2012. It’s that time when we look back at the best and worst of the previous year while setting goals for the next twelve months.
I’d like to dream about what might happen in 2012 but you never know where life is going to take you. I could have never—in a million years—imagined the path that 2011 has led me down.
For now, I’ll say that we have plans to FINALLY get back to England for a vacation. It’s been over three years since we’ve seen our friends and family across the pond. Beyond that, I’ll set my goals and work as hard as ever but who knows where this crazy train that we call life might take us.
So, back to the task at hand. There are tons of fantastic events going on in Detroit this weekend. Get out and ring in the New Year, Detroit-style!
Weekend Roundup
1. 2011 Great Lakes Invitational - Get your skates on mate, it's time for college hockey in the D! Be sure to check out the "Science of Hockey" event by Michigan Tech where you can walk on water and measure the speed of your slap-shot. December 29—30.
2. Mittenfest VI - Are you ready for some music? Head to Ypsilanti to see 60 bands over 5 days while raising money for 826michigan. December 28—January 1.
3. Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Animation Festival - Yep, it's time for some adult animation. This festival is where Beavis and Butthead and South Park were born. Not for the easily offended! December 28th & Deceber 30th.
4. Friday Night Live! at the DIA - Closing out the 2011 events is Planet D Nonet performing a Sun Ra tribute. Deceber 30th.
5. New Year's Eve Lock-In - Take the kids to Modern Skate & Surf and let them spend the night! Skaters 16 and under will enjoy pizza, contests and all night skating. December 31.
6. Motor City Funk Night NYE - Usher in the new year with three floors of funk led by Will Sessions and the Nick Speed Orchestra. December 31.
7. New Year's Allstar Showdown - Laugh your way to midnight at Ferndale's Go Comedy! Two shows plus an after party. December 31st.
8. Motor City New Year's Eve: The Drop - Detroit's own version of the ball drop is now in its second year. The Compuware atrium and Campus Martius will countdown Detroit style. December 31.
Bonus: The Detroit Historical Museum is free through December 31st.
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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