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SEPTEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER
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September is our fashion/style month. AND BIRMINGHAM AND BLOOMFIELD HILLS ARE COMMUNITIES KNOWN
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FOR THEIR SENSE OF FASHION AND STYLE! In this issue, we showcase the
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style and grace that our community offers. In keeping with that theme, please take
Laura McCaffery and Marla Michele Must
a few minutes to view some of the local business and personalities for this month. What is this new normal I keep hearing people talk about? I know I, for one, am not yet sure what that means, but taking a few minutes to feel good about ourselves certainly helps in these trying times. Ultimately I think that is what fashion does: whether it is decorating your home, buying new shoes or finding that one suit or dress, looking good and being fashionable allows us to feel good as we make an impression on those around us. Our community has some great local shops where you can find everything from great art, shoes, hair products and makeup, to the finest in men's and women's clothing. Before you know it, it is going to be sweater weather, so enjoy it while we can. Stay fashionable and buy local. Our community appreciates your patronage! Cheers,
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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020
FEATURES 12 Celebrating 30 Years Birmingham Design Studio has been a complete, one-stop design center for 30 years.
18 Four Headshot Tips Birmingham Life’s photographer Laura McCaffery provides four tips for a great headshot.
26 The Art of Charcuterie Local resident Katie Goncalves shares her passion for charcuterie board making.
28 Three Massage Benefits Spa Mariana’s Maciek Lyko tells
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three of several major benefits to getting massages.
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Locally Owned
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Trend Setter
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Inspired By
20 City Scene 24 DIY 26 Food & Wine 28 Healthy Lifestyle 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Artist’s Palette
“Their knowledge, impeccable taste and guidance helped us make our home just as we had imagined.� - Drs. Mouna and Nabil Khoury
GOOD TIMES
The Village Players continued entertaining and bringing laughter despite shutdown
As serious as the pandemic was, past president Eileen White said she always thought it was The Village Players' mission to entertain and bring laughter to Birmingham and surrounding areas, specifically during their "brief intermission." "The one thing that we had going for us during the shutdown was our marquee," she said about the pictured puns of plays and musicals.
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Birmingham's F45 held outdoor workouts while indoor gyms remained closed Team Training, Life Changing. That is the motto F45 in Birmingham lives by. "At F45, we want our community to know we are all in this together," F45's Logan Gray said. "The outdoor workout is for everyone at all fitness levels. You just need to show up with a can-do attitude, and we will provide the space, equipment and modifications."
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AROUND TOWN
FRANKLIN CIDER MILL OPENS FOR THE SEASON
a reduced class size to adhere to social distancing guidelines. The BBAC’s offerings are for ages three to, what they say, 93 (however,
Beginning on the Saturday before Labor Day, the
there are several older than that who regularly
Franklin Cider Mill is now open through the Sunday
attend!). Classes start from the beginner and
after Thanksgiving. Located at 7450 Franklin Rd. in
go up to master and are all taught by highly-tal-
Bloomfield Hills, the Franklin Cider Mill is known for
ented artists/instructors. To view the BBAC Fall
its cider, which is not only both pressed and bot-
Program Guide, visit bbartcenter.org.
tled at the mill but made with only the best, clean apples. Additionally, the donuts, which are from an old German spice recipe, are made fresh each day and served warm. Visit franklincidermill.com for hours and other information.
CLASSES AT BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD ART CENTER HAVE RESUMED
BIRMINGHAM DESIGN STUDIO CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN BIRMINGHAM Family-owned and operated since 1990, Birmingham Design Studio is celebrating its 30th year in business. “We are thrilled to be a permanent part of the city,” President Kamran Karimpour said. With the finest selection of
The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center’s fall
exceptional quality luxury custom designer fur-
book is in production, and both regular adult
nishings, as well as a full-service interior design
and youth classes have resumed albeit with
studio, Birmingham Design Studio is truly a
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complete, one-stop design center– right in your
visitors will be asked to maintain six feet of social
neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Jeff Garland.
distancing, and the venue will have capacity limits with advanced tickets/reservations required
CRANBROOK REOPENS ART MUSEUM FOR VISITORS The
reopening
of
the
Cranbrook
for admission. Other safety precautions include hand sanitizer stations, acrylic panels at admisArt
sion desks and enhanced cleaning procedures by
Museum also marks the debut of a new sum-
staff. For more information or to register for a visit
mer exhibit, Shapeshifters: Transformations in
time, check out cranbrookartmuseum.org. Photo
Contemporary Art. In addition to required masks,
courtesy of Cranbrook Art Museum's Facebook page.
Photo Michel Gibert, for advertising purposes only. Special thanks: Centro de Interpretação do Românico, Lousada, Portugal.
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LOCALLY OWNED
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS BIRMINGHAM DESIGN STUDIO HAS BEEN A COMPLETE, ONE-STOP DESIGN CENTER IN THE COMMUNITY FOR 30 YEARS.
ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MCCAFFERY
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“OUR JOB IS TO HELP OUR CLIENTS FIND AND CUSTOMIZE UNIQUE PIECES THAT TRULY REFLECT THEIR GOOD TASTE AND FIT INTO THEIR LIFE ST YLE .” FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1990, BIRMINGHAM DESIGN STUDIO IS CELEBRATING ITS 30TH YEAR IN BUSINESS. With the finest selection of exceptional quality luxury custom designer furniture, top-of-the-line Persian and oriental rugs, custom-made window treatments, custom draperies, beautiful oil paintings, high-end accessories and home decor, as well as a full-service interior design studio, Birmingham Design Studio is truly a complete, one-stop design center– right in your neighborhood. Located at 808 South Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham Design Studio’s artfully-curated showroom includes an exclusive collection of continuously-evolving premium pieces from luxury furniture suppliers like Hickory Chair, Hancock and Moore, Pearson, Theodore Alexander and many more. While all the furnishings on display are available for immediate purchase, this is only a small sampling of the countless styles, fabrics and finishes the Birmingham Design Studio team has access to; in fact, they travel the world to handpick unique luxury furniture, oriental rugs and fine art that one simply will not find at big box furniture stores or national retailers, allowing customers to have a one-of-akind look at their homes. CONTINUED >
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“We don’t fill our showroom with the intention of only selling off the floor,” Birmingham Design Studio President Kamran Karimpour explained. “We are not in the business of ‘selling’ anything. Our job is to help our clients find and customize unique pieces that truly reflect their good taste and fit into their lifestyle. While our floor items are available for sale, the real purpose of the showroom is to convey the quality of our pieces while allowing our clientele to actually see finishes and frames in-person.” Because Birmingham Design Studio specializes in custom furnishings, their choices of styles are far more than any store can show on their floor. They are also not limited by the choices of fabrics that each brand may offer. As a result, they carry all the major fabric and leather brands and can pair them with any piece of upholstery based on what works best for clients. In addition to furnishing offerings, Birmingham Design Studio is also known for its in-house design team who can help clients as much or as little as they want. Karimpour’s wife, Kristi, and her expert design staff believe that the beauty of interior design is found in the personal connection between an individual and the
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home they live in; with this in mind, they set out every day to empower clients versus pressuring or imposing upon them their own tastes. “There is no one definition of beauty when it comes to interior design,” Karimpour said. “No two people are alike– and their homes should be as unique as they are. The true art is to have the interiors truly reflect what’s special about each client. It’s our client’s home, and it must have their signature style all over it. Our job is to share our expertise and guide them in making the right choices. We design with them, for them and within their budget.” After listening and learning about a client’s needs, wants, lifestyles and design visions, the team uses that information to create a floor plan and find furniture styles and fabrics that would fulfill those wishes. Karimpour said it takes a lot of homework and going back and forth to find just the right pieces, but once a plan is put together and
“ WE HAVE ALWAY S LOVED THE CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT THAT BIRMINGHAM OFFERS. THE CURATED COLLECTION OF BOUTIQUES, RESTAURANTS, SHOPS AND SERVICES HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL PLACE TO ROOT OUR BUSINE S S.”
presented to a client, it is up to them on how quickly or slowly to move forward, ensuring that the end result would be the beautiful rooms they were envisioning regardless. Karimpour always had a passion for beautiful hand-knotted rugs and wanted to share it with people who appreciated this woven art. In 1990, he opened his first store in Birmingham called Woven Treasures Oriental Rugs, and many of the clients there started their projects
Whether you are looking for a single accessory for your
by first selecting one of the unique rugs and then worked
living room or are in the beginning stages of building a
from the floor up to furnish the room.
new home or a remodel, Birmingham Design Studio can
“We often found ourselves helping them find unique
help make the right choices. For more information, call
furnishings and fabrics that complemented their rugs and
(248)-723-8888 or visit birminghamdesignstudio.com.
lifestyle, leading us to eventually expand into custom fur-
Your initial design consultation will be free of charge and
niture and full-service interior design services,” Karimpour
requires no commitment.
explained. “We have always loved the close-knit commu-
“When the client comes into our store, we are welcom-
nity environment that Birmingham offers. The curated col-
ing them into our home,” Karimpour said. “With every-
lection of boutiques, restaurants, shops and services has
thing currently going on in the world, ‘home’ has become
been a wonderful place to root our business.”
more and more important. It has become a workplace,
Over the years, Birmingham Design Studio has also
gather place and a safe haven. We strive to embellish cli-
partnered with complimentary industries, such as cus-
ents’ comfort– and try to have a little fun while doing it!”
tom kitchen builders and designers, licensed electricians, professional painters, granite wholesalers, custom wood workers and home builders and architects to “take the headache” out of the remodeling, customizing, furnishing and decorating process for clients.
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tips
ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER
PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MCCAFFERY BIRMINGHAM
LIFE
MAGAZINE’S
VERY
OWN
LAURA
MCCAFFERY IS AN EXPERIENCED CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER. She has been shooting professionally for over 10 years. “It is imperative to make people feel comfortable in front of the camera and feel good about themselves,” McCaffery said. “I believe in having a rapport with your clients. People always come first, lighting next and then camera settings.” Headshots are one of McCaffery’s specialties, which she said are essential to portray a proper image of one’s company as they help “humanize” it. McCaffery said it is important to think about what message you want to tell and dress to match. For example, creatives may prefer something more casual if what they do can be messy, like pottery. On the other half of the spectrum, lawyers might want to wear a suit to show how they represent their clients and how determined they are. “Trust your photographer,” she advised. “Sometimes you will be pushing your chin out or stretching towards the camera. Sometimes it can feel odd, or it can feel like ‘Simon Says.’ Move past that. Send your thoughts into the camera. People respond best when you look at them directly in the eyes, so look directly into the lens.” She also recommended that people remain classic when it comes to wardrobe choices. When shooting a headshot, you want it to last for two years. “Nothing will date your photograph faster than a look that was popular for one season only,” McCaffery said. “If you wear makeup, make
BIRMINGHAM LIFE’S PHOTOGRAPHER LAURA MCCAFFERY NOT ONLY DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF HEADSHOTS BUT PROVIDES FOUR TIPS FOR THEM, TOO.
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sure it is a natural representation of your everyday-self. If you like to wear eyeliner, make sure it is dark brown; otherwise, it will look gray in pictures. If you do wear bold lipstick regularly, I recommend you wear it!” Samples of McCaffery’s work can be found on lauramccaffery.com or @diariesoflaura on Instagram.
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+ TIP 2
Keep your back straight. Today we are leaned
over our computers so often that our body gets used to it. If you display
Dress as if you were meeting a new
poor posture, then it could show a lack of confidence in your craft. Stand
client and want to make a good impression on them. Most head-
tall and show that you are self-assured. Think about your business
shots are from the shoulders up. If you wear an old t-shirt or an
morals and values, then ask your photographer to help you express it
unironed shirt, it will show. If you usually wear glasses, decide
through your body language.
before the shoot if you want to wear them. If you decide to take them off for the shoot, take them off about 15 minutes before, so the red marks around your nose will disappear.
Megan Markwardt of Birmingham’s Ellwood Interiors
+ TIP 4
Professional headshots give
potential clients confidence in contacting you about their business. They reassure clients that there is a real person behind the website or business card that was passed to them. Choose the right location that shows your business. It can be in a showroom, a past interior design project, office, an area Downtown, an art studio
+ TIP 3
or a boardroom. Practice your facial expressions in front
of a mirror. I am serious! You have to give an emotion to the camera for it to show in your look. Sometimes a CEO or board member may feel a neutral or serious expression will show lead-
ership and strength; in comparison, a smile will show friendliness and approachability to entrepreneurs. Tell the photographer what your best side is because some people can be self-conscious about acne or scars. Practice helps ease, relax and control. CityLifestyle.com/BirminghamMI
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CITY SCENE
A DA N C E A B L E CIT Y ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY MARLA MICHELE MUST, MASTER PORTRAIT ARTIST
MASTER PORTRAIT ARTIST MARLA MICHELE MUST COMBINES DANCE AND PORTRAITURE IN THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM.
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LOCAL MASTER PORTRAIT ARTIST MARLA MICHELE MUST HAS HAD A CAMERA IN HER HAND SINCE SHE WAS VERY YOUNG. As a Birmingham resident, she thought it would be fun to portray her charming “walkable city” as a “danceable city.” Must moved to Birmingham 10 years ago to not only be closer to The Roeper School where her son, Jake, attended school but to give her daughters, Ava Rose and Sasha Jade, the opportunity to be in the Birmingham Public School district. “I enjoy city life and seeing people outside walking all the time,” Must said about Birmingham. “I love the location and proximity to everything. I can jump onto Woodward to head down to Detroit or the freeways. It’s fun to be close to the shopping district.” CONTINUED >
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Having been a dancer herself, Must said combining dance and portraiture is a dream for her. In addition to Downtown Birmingham, she has also photographed dancers in Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Canada and more. “Much thought goes into selecting locations, clothing, the time of year and style of dance,” Must explained.
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editing artistry to balance all elements of each portrait, turns them into works of art. “Documenting that journey through portraiture is a beautiful way to show your dancing portfolio, as well as how far you’ve come since the beginning of your dance days,” Must’s website, enchantedbymarlamichele.com, reads.
While photographing, timing is everything, and whether
Must said she is currently looking for three advanced
her subject is a graceful and elegant ballet dancer or a
dancers to offer complimentary sessions to. If interested,
vibrant and full-of-life lyrical dancer, she takes the moves
contact her studio Enchanted Photography by Marla
of the individual and, through adding advanced hand
Michele Must at (248)-910-0555.
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DIY
E A T KEEP YOUR PLATE IN STYLE WITH THESE FOODS THAT WILL HELP YOU LOOK + FEEL GOOD
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P R E T T Y
H E A LT H Y /// CARROTS
EYES
/ / / S W E E T P OTATO E S /// PUMPKIN /// BUTTERNUT SQUASH VITAMIN A IS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECTING THE CORNEAS OF OUR EYES. By taking care of your corneas, you can extend the health of your eyesight and reduce vision loss with age. An easy way to remember what to eat for healthy eyes is to look for orange foods. Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and butternut squash are all high in vitamin A.
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/// FLAX SEED /// WALNUTS /// CHIA SEEDS /// FISH
H E A LT H Y SKIN Did you know that vitamin A is also imperative for skin health? So while you’re caring for your corneas, you’re also boosting your outer glow. If you want to kick it up a notch, be intentional about eating plenty of foods with omega-3 fatty acids to reduce acne and inflammation and help your skin produce its own collagen. For your healthy fats, go for flax seed, walnuts, chia seeds, and fish.
/// EGGS /// BROCCOLI
HAIR
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H E A LT H Y
/// SALMON
For soft, flowing tresses, make sure you’re getting an equal amount of B vitamins in your diet. We naturally get plenty of B-6 because it’s in most grains, but it’s easier to end up with a biotin or B-12 deficiency if you don’t pay attention. Focus on foods like salmon, eggs, spinach, and broccoli for a healthy balance of B vitamins for your hair.
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FOOD & WINE
+ Mixed Nuts I like to use candied nuts because the sweetness is the perfect break from so many savory items. You could use a smoked, spicy or just plain
+ Cheeses
roasted mixed nut.
Cheese selection is the most fun part of making a charcuterie board because of the different varieties. You can either pick cheeses based on a theme, such as all French cheeses, or you can mix it up like pictured.
+ Charcuterie Select two to three different types of meats and count on having three ounces per person. Crowd pleasers include Prosciutto and various types of salami.
ARTICLE KATIE GONCALVES PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KATIE GONCALVES
The Ar t of Charcuterie LOCAL RESIDENT KATIE GONCALVES SHARES HER PASSION FOR CHARCUTERIE BOARD MAKING.
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+ Olives For an added layer of flavor, find olives that are stuffed with blue cheese, jalapenos or garlic. Be sure to serve the olives (with juice) in a small ramekin.
CHARCUTERIE BOARDS ARE ONE OF THE HOTTEST CULINARY TRENDS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW, AND IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY: PEOPLE LOVE GATHERING AROUND DELICIOUS FOOD. While endless varieties exist on all the best restaurant menus, it’s easier than ever to make your own charcuterie board at home. When it comes to creating your own board, you
+ Crackers
can forget about following rules and let your tastes
Crackers are must-have on your board, especially if you’re serving a soft cheese or anything that requires dipping. My favorite are these Savory Thin Mini Crackers from Trader Joe’s.
dictate what makes it on and what doesn’t. The best part about charcuterie boards is how versatile they are. Boards can stick to a strict theme or be completely random. They can have just a few ingredients or have a more elaborate variety. You can prepare it ahead of time or just before it’s time to eat. And it’s easy to scale the size of a board to feed one person or one thousand people. I love a good specialty food store as much as the next foodie, and I do a lot of my board shopping there, especially when I’m looking for something specific or truly unique. Lately I’ve found the chain grocery stores have really stepped up their game in terms of
+ Pickled Vegetables
meat and cheese selection. Check out the refriger-
They add a great crunch and
you’ll need, and don’t skip browsing the top of the
a vinegary bite to balance out
case for things like jellies, olives and crackers.
ated area near the deli counter for almost everything
the rich flavors of the meats
You can find me on Instagram @momjeansrein-
and cheeses. My favorites are
vented where I share my love for all things food and
pickled
charcuterie board building.
carrots,
asparagus
and Brussels sprouts.
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MCCAFFERY
THREE MASSAGE, BENEF I T S
SPA MARIANA CEO AND FOUNDER MACIEK LYKO SHARES THREE OF SEVERAL MAJOR BENEFITS– BESIDES RELAXATION– TO GETTING REGULAR MASSAGES. SPA MARIANA CEO AND FOUNDER MACIEK LYKO HAS BEEN TRAINED IN ORTHOPEDIC MASSAGE, DEEP TISSUE BODYWORK, CHINESE CUPPING, REFLEXOLOGY AND
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RELIEVES PAIN
MORE, INCLUDING MASTERY OF EUROPEAN MASSAGE
“Massage definitely helps with pain symptoms,” Lyko stated.
TECHNIQUES AND THAI MASSAGE. In his book Beyond
“There are different types of massages that help with different
Relaxation, Lyko said that having a massage is no longer just
illnesses or problems associated with pain. You don’t really have
about relaxation; instead, there are several benefits to getting
to worry about how to choose the massage because the spa will
regular massages, such as decreasing anxiety, helping with
take you through a consultation process to discover what your
sleep and relieving pain.
body needs and what you’re looking for.”
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DECREASES ANXIETY
“If you carry anxiety symptoms in your shoulders, back and neck, a professional massage can specifically target those areas,” Lyko wrote. “Regardless of where you carry tension, studies have shown massage increases your body’s levels of oxytocin and serotonin, which results in lowered stress. The feeling of relaxation created by regular massage therapy also lowers your blood pressure and elevates your mood.”
HELPS WITH SLEEP
“Many clients of Spa Mariana report back to us that right after a massage, especially when followed by a salt bath (which we recommend highly to do after a massage and on a weekly basis), people experience long, unbroken sleep, waking up feeling like a newborn baby,” Lyko explained.
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Spa Mariana CEO and Founder Maciek Lyko
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SEPTEMBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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largest free jazz festival over Labor Day weekend. For specific event informa-
DETROIT'S MONTH OF DESIGN Various Locations in Detroit
To honor Detroit’s designation as a UNESCO City of Design, the Detroit Design Festival will transition
from
the
Detroit
Design
tion, check out detroitjazzfest.org.
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WOMEN SEEN 2020 Virtual Event
Join SEEN Magazine on this live webinar for
inspiring
speakers,
small group networking and, above
Virtual Event
all,
Festival to recognizing the entirety
With cancellations of nearly all summer
other women making a difference
of September as Detroit’s Month
fairs/shows, artists have been greatly
in their fields and in the world. This
of Design. Programmed by Design
impacted by the pandemic. Keeping
year everyone has collectively been
Core, Detroit Month of Design is a
the spirit of its past juried fine art
dealt life-altering blows, and SEEN
citywide celebration of creativity.
shows alive in 2020, Arts, Beats & Eats
finds it more important than ever
Cross-disciplinary events take place
has launched "Art by Appointment."
to come together. To register for
throughout the city. Schedule of
Patrons can preview artists’ work
free, visit seenthemagazine.com/
events are on designcore.org.
online and schedule a 75-minute visit
women-seen-2020.
meaningful
connection
with
with up to 20 participating juried fine
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artists. Questions? Visit artsbeatseats
2020 VIRTUAL MICHIGAN STATE FAIR
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"THE BEAT GOES ON..."
Between September 3 and 7, the
BIRMINGHAM FARMERS MARKET
Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats is committed
Virtual Event
Michigan State Fair presented by
.com/art-by-appointment.
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With the festival canceled, Soaring
660 N. Old Woodward (Public Parking
to keeping music going. Donations
Ram Trucks will now be transitioning
Lot #6 in Birmingham)
collected will be distributed to local
to a virtual platform. The virtual fair
Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. the
musicians, and they will be seeded
will be a free online event campaign
Birmingham Farmers Market, which
with a contribution from Oakland
that'll include hourly social media
is currently taking place in a drive-
County. Additionally, more than 400
posts consisting of interactive con-
through only format, offers visitors
bands will perform virtual concerts to
tests and activities, live demonstra-
Michigan-grown produce subject to
raise money for the cause 8/27-9/3.
tions and performances, historical
Michigan growing patterns, as well
Visit artsbeatseats.com for dona-
and educational features and much
as beautiful spring floral arrange-
tion information and the lineup.
more! Visit michiganstatefairllc.com
ments, plants, baked goods, fresh
for more information.
locally raised shrimp, eggs, meat and more. Visit allinbirmingham.com for
4 41ST ANNUAL DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL
Hart Plaza (1 Hart Plaza in Detroit)
Enjoy world-class jazz talent in down-
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the current list of vendors!
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30 TEDXDETROIT 2020 VIRTUAL EDITIN Virtual Event
Join
in
online
on
Wednesday,
September 30 for a special virtual edi-
Cranbrook Art Museum (39221
tion of TEDxDetroit as they stretch the
town Detroit between September 4
Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills)
boundaries of possibility and inspire
and 7. Now in its 41st year, the Detroit
Museum educators offer a behind-
action. The whole day is designed to
Jazz Festival Foundation has cele-
the-scenes look at the museum’s
celebrate creativity while fostering
brated Detroit’s rich history of jazz
acclaimed Collections Wing Vaults.
new connections, collaborations and
music by providing year-round con-
Cost is $5 plus museum admission.
opportunities. Visit tedxdetroit.com
certs and educational programming
Visit cranbrookartmuseum.org for
for up-to-date information.
and, of course, organizing the world’s
more information.
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