Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

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 20^th 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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[The Rattlesnake]

The "Other" Burgundy - The Wines of Cru Beaujolais...

While many people think of Beaujolais as a light picnic wine that needs to be served chilled to be enjoyed, the Crus, especially in an exceptional vintage like 2009, can be outstanding - with structure, elegance, and ageworthiness comparable to even some 1er Cru Burgundies. These wines, hand picked by Elie Boudt of Elie Wine Company in Royal Oak, are no exception as they have all scored over 90 pts each!

If you love French wines, don't miss this rare opportunity to savor the wines of Cru Beaujolais paired with our acclaimed cuisine on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 6:30p.m.

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Reception

Chef’s Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

Bugey Cerdon NV, Renardat-Fache

First Course

Dark Spice Tumbled Nova Salmon

Melted Leeks, Toasted Pecans, Shaved Aged Goat Cheese & Blueberry Essence

Cote du Brouilly 2009, Chateau Thivin

Second Course

Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin & Veal Sausage

Onion Soubise, Rosemary-Blackberry Jus

Beaujolais Villages 2009, Damien Coquelet

Third Course

Black Currant Cured Duck Breast

Atop Ragout of Morel Mushrooms, Foie & Caramelized Ramps,

Coriander Essence

Morgon Vieilles Vignes 2009, Guy Breton

Fourth Course

Roasted Plums with Spiced Honey, Pinenut Caramel

Artisanal Cheese

Mogon Côte du Py 2009, Jean Foillard

$100 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Please call 313-567-4400, ext 227 to make your reservations!

[Breathe Art Theatre Project]

Opening Friday, Breathe Art Theatre Project is proud to present 'night, Mother by Marsha Norman. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play opens April 15th and plays through May 1th before moving to Windsor.

Reservations can be made at http://bit.ly/BATPrsvp

Amidst straightening up her mother’s kitchen, Jessie announces that she will be killing herself before morning comes. At first her mother refuses to take her seriously, but as Jessie lays out the reasons for ending her life and begins putting the place in order, her mother must come to grips with the grim reality she cannot escape.

Lisa Melinn plays Jessie in her Breathe Art debut, and as Mama, Diane Hill returns to the company stage for the first time since her award-winning turn as Vivian Bearing in Wit. Company member Kevin Young directs. The production team consists of Young, Jaye Stellini and company member Sergio Forest.

[Lauren|Have Fork, Will Eat]

So many good things to do...so little time. Maybe we could expand the "weekend" so I can pack more things in! :)