West Bloomfield, MI March 2026

At Home in West Bloomfield: Where Design Meets Intention

In a world that moves faster every year, home has become more than just a place to eat and rest. It's a retreat, where the pace of life finally slows.

So our homes tend to reflect who we are. Design meets comfort. Craftsmanship matters. Intention and personality show up in the details.

You'll see these themes woven throughout this issue.

Meet Paul Livernois, founder of Diamond Developments, a builder whose reputation is built on something increasingly rare: doing exactly what he says he will. In an industry often challenged by delays and uncertainty, Paul’s commitment to integrity, communication and craftsmanship sets a new standard for what building — and trust — should look like.

You’ll also step inside the remarkable award-winning West Bloomfield home of designer Carrie Long, who offers readers a private tour of the luxury residence she personally designed. Her story is a masterclass in thoughtful living, blending beauty, functionality and personal expression into a space that is both refined and welcoming.

Together, these stories reflect the spirit of West Bloomfield, where excellence and community intersect.

Thank you for inviting us into your lives and living rooms. We hope this issue encourages you to see your community — and your own space — through fresh eyes.

TODD HAIGHT, PUBLISHER

March 2026

PUBLISHER

Todd Haight | todd.haight@citylifestyle.com

CO-PUBLISHER

Margaret Meyer Haight

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EDITOR

Lynne Konstantin | lynne.konstantin@citylifestyle.com

ACCOUNT MANAGERS

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Carley Ridley | carley.ridley@citylifestyle.com

PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

Jessica Parsons | jessica.parsons@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Angela Broockerd, Rhiannon Johnson, Susan Thwing

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Simran Bajwa, Dan Jenkins, Diana Paulson, Amanda Proudfit

Corporate Team

CEO Steven Schowengerdt

President Matthew Perry

COO David Stetler

CRO Jamie Pentz

CoS Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Rachel Kolich

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kelsey Ragain

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Brandy Thomas

INSPIRED BY YOU, DESIGNED BY IMPACT

Design that elevates the way you live. At Impact, we create beautifully-curated interiors that feel effortless, intentional, and personal—spaces that reflect who you are and support how you truly live every day.

BY DIANA PAULSON

DESIGNER CARRIE LONG’S OWN HOME IS A FUNCTIONAL, FRIENDLY AND POLISHED SANCTUARY.

WHIMSICAL, WONDERFUL

Carrie Long has an uncanny ability to see beauty in bones.

For example, when the founder and principal designer of Carrie Long Interiors set eyes on a circa-1936 Colonial in West Bloomfield Twp., she saw beyond the long-neglected foreclosure. What she envisioned was a light-filled, welcoming and livable home for her own family — her husband, Greg Sobol, and their two young children.

“We were drawn to the home for its proportions, character and the opportunity to thoughtfully reinvent a historic house rather than start from scratch,” Long says. “We needed a home that was kid-friendly but still sophisticated, designed for frequent entertaining — and comfortable and functional for everyday life, reflective of how we actually live.”

Mission accomplished.

Armed with a belief that great design should feel effortless, “elevated but never intimidating,” Long focused on proportion, natural materials and light to create spaces that feel calm, layered and deeply personal rather than giving in to trends. “Timelessness,” she says.

Tapping builder Domenic Serra, owner of DAS Contracting, Long gutted the house for a full renovation and layout reconfiguration plus an addition. “It was completely reimagined for modern family living while respecting the integrity and charm of the original structure,” Long says.

The result is a “warm modern” masterpiece, with naturally flowing lightfilled spaces that feel calm and cohesive. In addition to detailed finishes, custom millwork and furnishings, soft neutrals, natural textures, sculptural forms and layered woods and stone lay the groundwork for playful, witty and artful details and vignettes that bring the family’s personality.

“Art plays a significant role in the design,” Long says. “I love using special, unique pieces of art to anchor and elevate a space, whether it’s a bold statement piece or a carefully curated gallery wall. Art brings soul, color and personality — and often serves as the emotional starting point for a room.”

Estate-sale finds and fanciful accents like brass animal-shaped hooks in the kids’ bathroom and a pair of French bulldog figurines standing guard over the fireplace are scattered among original pieces by artists Frank Stella and Francine Turk. Judaica, including pieces from Long’s time in Israel, is displayed year-round, and kid-proof, designer-approved vinyl wallpaper and flooring lives among a biomorphically shaped sectional and chairs.

“WE NEEDED A HOME THAT WAS KID-FRIENDLY BUT STILL SOPHISTICATED, DESIGNED FOR FREQUENT ENTERTAINING — AND COMFORTABLE AND FUNCTIONAL FOR EVERYDAY LIFE, REFLECTIVE OF HOW WE ACTUALLY LIVE.” — CARRIE LONG

A series of oddly shaped spaces were transformed into a functional flow: the one-time kitchen became a scullery, while an enigmatic dead space is where Long created the new kitchen; a windowless screened-in porch became an expansively windowed sunroom, one of Long’s favorite rooms in the house.

In the supremely functional galley-style kitchen, clean-lined white cabinetry and marble surfaces are softened with warm wood accents and vintage textiles. Living and dining spaces feature sculptural seating and streamlined built-ins;  bathrooms

balance classic geometry with modern restraint, using pattern and texture to create subdued interest.

“Designing our own home allowed me to fully express my design philosophy — blending architecture, function, art and emotion into one cohesive environment,” Long says. “It’s both our personal sanctuary and a living example of my work.

“But what I love most is how the home feels,” she says. “It’s calm, grounded and deeply personal. Walking through the door or waking up in the morning, it feels like a sanctuary — a place that reflects our family, our creativity and the way we want to live.”

MODERN LOVE

At Italcasa, high design meets human connection.

ARTICLE BY SUSAN THWING

Walk into Italcasa Design and you’ll notice two things pretty quickly: the boldness of contemporary European furniture and the ease of the conversation happening around it.

There’s no hard sell, no pressure to “know” design before you arrive. Instead, owner Bill Bahoora starts the same way

“Some people think modern design is going to be cold and stark, or that they don’t speak the language. My job is to make it comfortable.”

— Bill Bahoora

he always does: with questions, stories and, depending on the time of day, espresso, water — or maybe a glass of Prosecco.

For Bahoora, that sense of welcome is intentional.

“People are nervous sometimes,” he says. “They think modern design is going to be cold and stark, or that they don’t speak the language. My job is to make it comfortable.”

He also enjoys challenging that idea. Many pieces, he says, live in two worlds at once: functional and expressive.

“It’s furniture,” he says, “but it’s also art. Nobody’s house should look exactly like anyone else’s.”

That blend of high design and human connection shapes everything at Italcasa. The showroom brims with sculptural forms, dramatic lighting and pieces that beg to be touched. But Bahoora and co-owner and designer Lisette David, who specialize in sourcing high-end European furniture, are quick to say their work isn’t about chasing trends or creating showrooms that feel untouchable. It’s about finding what fits the way people actually live.

Italcasa has been a respected go-to in Metro Detroit’s design scene for more than 30 years, evolving from a primarily Italian-furniture destination into a full-service interiors studio. Today, it operates out of Royal Oak and the

Michigan Design Center in Troy, working with homeowners and trade professionals alike.

Bahoora talks about furniture the way some people talk about music. Ask him about a chair, and he’ll tell you who designed it, where it came from, and why its proportions matter. That knowledge comes from decades of immersion — and countless trips to design fairs in Milan, Paris and Cologne. Even on vacation, he finds himself spotting familiar pieces in hotels and restaurants and snapping photos like souvenirs.

David’s path into design was more intuitive. Adopted from Colombia and raised in Michigan, she describes herself as having always been drawn to art and color. A few years ago, a friend

connected her with Bahoora, and she found herself immersed in a design language she’d never encountered before.

“I was learning constantly,” she says. “Every piece had a story.”

Even now, she says, when she’s unsure about something unusual, she turns to Bill. He’ll rattle off designers and histories as if flipping through an invisible catalogue.

At Italcasa, every project starts with a conversation. New clients sit down with the team to talk about budgets, timelines and, most importantly, how they want their space to feel. From there, the process might include home visits, measurements, layouts and curated presentations.

Some clients want quick-ship pieces that arrive in weeks. Others are willing to wait months for custom designs. Either way, the approach stays the same: flexible, thoughtful and personal.

While Italcasa works with many well-known European and international brands, Bahoora doesn’t think in terms of logos. He looks for designers with strong points of view and pieces that won’t feel dated in a few years.

“I like things that have integrity,” he says. “Something you’ll still love later.”

Some of Italcasa’s most important relationships began by chance. One of Bahoora’s favorites started at High Point Market in North Carolina, where he struck up a conversation with P.J. Natuzzi over coffee and Scotch. He was honest: He had once loved the brand but felt it had lost focus.

Instead of bristling, Natuzzi listened. That conversation evolved into a long-term partnership and helped shape Italcasa’s growing Natuzzi Italia presence in Royal Oak.

“It was about being real,” Bahoora says. “That matters.”

Over the years, Italcasa has furnished everything from hospitality spaces to deeply personal homes. Bahoora recalls projects like 220 Merrill and the Kingsley Inn with pride, where modern design meets public comfort.

More recently, he’s been excited about outfitting a new Churchill’s cigar lounge in Rochester Hills, saying it’s a reminder that contemporary furniture doesn’t belong only in pristine living rooms.

But his favorite moments are quieter, when a client finds the just-right piece. Like a Plymouth home anchored by a customized Moroso design in bold color, chosen as much for personality as for proportion.

“That’s when you know,” he says. “It fits them.”

If Italcasa has a defining trait, it’s approachability. Bahoora and David want clients to ask questions, take their time and feel confident in their choices. Over the years, many have become friends.

“Design should feel special,” Bahoora says. “But it should also feel like home.”

The Diamond Standard

DIAMOND DEVELOPMENTS REDEFINES WHAT IT MEANS TO BUILD WELL.

ARTICLE BY TODD HAIGHT

Most people who have lived through a major remodel carry the same memories: dust in the air, unanswered phone calls, a schedule that keeps slipping. And the nagging fear that what was promised might never arrive.

Paul Livernois has heard those stories for decades. And every time he does, he shakes his head.

“It doesn’t have to be that way,” he says.

He smiles in an easy, unguarded way that has become his trademark. Always smiling. Because he has a better way.

Livernois founded Diamond Developments (diamonddevelop mentsllc.com) on the radical idea that construction should feel more like a partnership than a gamble. That homeowners

shouldn’t have to choose between their dream home and their peace of mind.

From a young age, Livernois was the kid who took things apart just to see how they worked, then put them back together — better than before. That curiosity grew into a lifelong love of building, eventually paired with more than two decades of experience in leadership and sales.

The result is something rare in construction: a builder who understands how to listen.

“When people come to us, they’re not just hiring a contractor,” Livernois says. “They’re trusting us with their home. And their lives, for a while.”

He takes that trust seriously. From the first conversation to the final walk-through, his process is built around principles often lacking in the industry. Clear communication, clean job sites, honest pricing, schedules that actually mean something.

Are there challenges? Of course. But, as Livernois knows, how you respond matters more than the problem.

“You can never go wrong doing the right thing,” he says.

It’s a philosophy that has shaped Diamond’s reputation across West Bloomfield and beyond — whether they’re creating a thoughtful home addition, a wholehome transformation or a commercial build-out.

What truly sets Diamond apart, however, is how they help clients see their future before it happens.

Diamond’s in-house designer, Taimur Akbar, guides homeowners through stunning 3-D renderings and flythrough videos that show exactly how their finished space will look and feel, long before the first hammer ever swings.

These vivid renderings remove guesswork, prevent costly surprises and give clients confidence and peace of mind.

“We don’t ask people to imagine,” Livernois says. “We show them.”

“When people come to us, they’re trusting us with their home. And their lives, for a while.” — Paul Livernois

When the project requires a high level of finesse, Livernois brings in his daughter, Erin Spiess, an in-demand, award-winning designer. Also on the team is Livernois’ nephew, Justin Novak, who oversees production.

Livernois describes their work as turning a “lump of coal” into a diamond — not through shortcuts, but through thoughtful design and disciplined craftsmanship. Whether it’s a kitchen that no longer fits a growing family or a home addition that allows aging parents to stay close, the goal is to create something extraordinary without forcing homeowners to give up the neighborhood they love.

For those worried about budget, Diamond offers finance options that make even ambitious projects feel attainable, another way of easing the burden that comes with big decisions.

In the end, Livernois’ mission is simple: to eliminate the stress, the fear and the frustration that have become synonymous with construction projects.

And to replace it with a genuine smile that says, We’ve got this.

MID-CENTURY WARMTH, REIMAGINED

ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN JENKINS, AMANDA PROUDFIT

There’s a certain moment when a house stops feeling new and starts feeling like home. It isn’t marked by square footage or finishes alone. It is something quieter, more emotional. In this home, designer Kate Manz set out to do exactly that: give a newly built home a heartbeat and a soul.

Rather than treating the house as one sweeping statement, she approached each room as its own story, layered with meaning, memory, and texture. The result is a home that feels collected, personal, and deeply lived-in.

“Tackling each space and room as its own story and concept is how to make a new space feel personal,” Manz explains. “But bringing it all together cohesively is always the challenge.”

Her solution? Warmth, intention, and a strong belief in the power of people. In new builds it can take years for a home to shed its newness. For this project, the goal was to fast-track that sense of belonging by layering in pieces with history and heart. Vintage market finds, local artists, and meaningful objects play a starring role throughout the home.

“My love for design goes hand in hand with the people and stories that bring it to life,” she says. “I absolutely love seeing the evolution from concept to completion and all the elements and people that help bring those ideas to reality.”

That philosophy becomes especially important in the home’s expansive open-concept living area, where scale could easily overpower intimacy.

THE OPEN CONCEPT, REIMAGINED

The main living space is defined by bringing the outside in with sweeping outdoor views and generous proportions. Rather than fighting that openness, embrace it.

“The big open concept room really highlights the expansive outdoor views,” she says, “but making intimate spaces within that open room was really important.”

A layered niche wall, created in collaboration with the interior architect Nick Flower, brings both structure and softness to the room. It introduces texture, depth, and a place for unique objects and family heirlooms to live, turning negative space into a personal gallery.

MATERIALS:

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DESIGN TAKEAWAY:

In large rooms, architectural details like niches, built-ins, or material changes can create visual rhythm while giving meaningful objects a true home.

ENTRYWAY: A WARM WELCOME

The entryway sets the tone with a simple but powerful goal: Welcome to my home.

Natural stone underfoot grounds the space, while a soft vintage rug and living greenery immediately soften the experience. Art with personal meaning invites guests to linger rather than rush through.

MATERIALS:

DESIGN TAKEAWAY:

An entryway doesn’t need to be loud to be memorable. Combine tactile materials with one or two meaningful elements to create an instant emotional connection.

POWDER BATH: SMALL ROOM, BOLD SPIRIT

If there’s one place Manz encourages clients to take risks, it’s the powder room. Here, she leaned into terracotta earth tones, layering textures and tile sizes for visual interest and warmth. Patterned and solid tiles work together, while textured wall coverings and a sculptural stone sink elevate the space from functional to delightful.

MATERIALS:

Particular Tile in Satin Terracotta and Vanilla Bean, Arté Wallcovering Shards in Brick Red, Red travertine sink, Rachel Donath chunky mirror, Playful art work by Olivia Fields

DESIGN TAKEAWAY:

Small spaces are ideal for experimentation. Mix patterns, finishes, and textures within a tight color family to create depth without overwhelm.

LOUNGE: A STUDY IN CALM AND DEPTH

Designed as a counterpoint to the openness of the main living area, the lounge is a cocoon, both peaceful, layered, and deeply versatile. It’s a place for reading, movie nights and slow mornings. Rich tones and varied textures do the heavy lifting here, creating depth without heaviness. Soft lighting and custom upholstery make the room feel both intentional and effortless.

MATERIALS:

Virginia Sin pendant light, In Common With sconce, Arté Oblong wall covering in Ochre, Particular Tile in Vapor, Custom sage velvet sofa, Plush Vintage Moroccan rug

DESIGN TAKEAWAY:

When a room serves many purposes, let texture and tone create cohesion. A restrained palette with varied finishes keeps the space flexible and serene.

At its core, this home is a reminder that design isn’t about perfection, but rather it’s about feeling. By treating each room as its own narrative while weaving in warmth, history, and human connection, a space was created that already feels loved.

CREDITS

Designer - Kate Manz

A PLACE TO BREATHE

LOCAL NONPROFIT YOGA MOVES MS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS — AND MS AWARENESS MONTH.

ARTICLE BY SUSAN THWING PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELAYNE GROSS

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the people and programs helping patients live with greater strength, connection and hope. In Southeast Michigan, one nonprofit has been quietly changing lives for more than two decades — one carefully supported pose, stretch and breath at a time. Yoga Moves MS (yogamovesms.org) recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of providing free, pain-reducing adaptive yoga and holistic health education for people living with MS, Parkinson’s Disease and other neuromuscular conditions. Founded by yoga therapist and longtime instructor

Mindy Eisenberg (MHSA, C-IAYT), the organization has grown from a single volunteer class into a multi-location community that blends movement with emotional support — something Eisenberg believes is just as essential as physical relief.

“It really holds true for many neuromuscular conditions,” the Franklin resident says. “Movement is like medicine.”

A former University of Michigan Medical Center administrator, Eisenberg founded the annual Virtual Holistic Health & Wellness Forum for MS and is a sought-after speaker and adaptive yoga trainer. But for Eisenberg, powering opportunities for movement is deeply personal: Her mother lived with MS at a time when people were often told not to move at all.

“Back then, they said, ‘Don’t move, you’ll make it worse,’” she says.

Treatments were limited, and movement wasn’t yet embraced as therapy. Those early experiences watching her mother navigate the progressive disease shaped Eisenberg’s conviction that patients deserved better tools and more dignity.

Yoga Moves MS began when Eisenberg agreed to teach a yoga class for an MS group. Participants immediately wanted more.

“MOVEMENT IS LIKE MEDICINE.” — MINDY EISENBERG

“People were so excited, they asked me to do that class weekly,” she says. “That’s what’s been going on for, I can’t believe it, 21 years.”

Today, Yoga Moves MS offers small, supportive classes in multiple locations, including Franklin, Troy, Livonia, Grosse Pointe and Farmington Hills, with additional programming connected to the Kirk Gibson Parkinson’s Wellness Center in Farmington Hills. Sessions are intentionally resource-intensive, with assistants in the room to help students feel safe, steady and capable.

“We have people who are spotting people, helping them get into poses — we never take over, but we’re there to assist and facilitate,” Eisenberg says.

One student described the program as “boutique yoga,” a term Eisenberg appreciates as it captures the individualized attention participants receive. While physical benefits can be dramatic, many transformations are quieter and just as powerful.

In a recent fundraiser video, one participant shared that the classes helped her accept her diagnosis after years of denial.

“This gave her a place of acceptance,” Eisenberg says. “It’s more like emotional, whole psychosocial support. There’s a sense of belonging.”

That sense of belonging drew Marni Cherrin of Huntington Woods, who was honored at the 2025 Yoga Moves MS Gratitude Gala for MS advocacy and community leadership in November. Diagnosed in 2007 at age 30, with three children under three and a full-time job, Cherrin refused to retreat.

“Different people drove me to work. I don’t think I missed a day,” she says. “I didn’t want to sit home and wallow.”

Over time, her outlook shifted.

“It changes the way you see life,” Cherrin says. “You start to notice and appreciate the little things — life really becomes a gift.”

A friend introduced her to Yoga Moves MS, and the connection stuck.

“Mindy is the kindest and most compassionate person,” Cherrin says. “She makes everyone feel seen, capable and valued.”

When Cherrin missed a class, she felt the difference immediately: “People were asking, ‘Where’s Marni?’ I felt I had a community.”

A key element of building that community is hosting fundraising and educational events. On April 21, Yoga Moves MS will host a Holistic Health & Wellness Forum for MS, with expert-led discussions. And last May, Michigan-native and MS advocate Selma Blair hosted the Yoga Moves MS Fundraiser Luncheon, where she was honored with the Beacon of Hope Award and the Key to the City of Southfield.

“We worked and hoped and wished to have her as our guest of honor in her own hometown,” Eisenberg says. “The luncheon with Selma was a dream come true.”

As MS Awareness Month encourages education and visibility, Yoga Moves MS offers something equally important: a reminder that living with MS isn’t only about loss. It’s also about adaptation, support and learning what your body can do today.

As Eisenberg puts it, the goal is simple and profound: “Empower people, reduce fear and help them keep moving forward.”

ARTICLE BY RHIANNON JOHNSON

Stunning and UNIQUE HOMES

Find inspiration in these four gorgeous books.

It takes a lot of work to make a house a home. A home reflects your personal style, functions to meet your goals, and provides relief from the outside world. However, unless you are a design professional, you likely need a bit of guidance to turn your thoughts and ideas into reality. One way is to immerse yourself in the advice and visions of award-winning architects and designers.

Flip through the gorgeous, glossy, photo-filled pages of these beautiful books and apply their lessons to your own home.

Villa d’Este:

LEGEND ON LAKE COMO

In 1568 Tolomeo Gallio commissioned a grand villa overlooking Italy’s magnificent Lake Como. After two centuries in the Gallio family, Villa d’Este became home to multiple members of the aristocracy before being transformed into an elegant five-star resort in 1873. After 150 years of catering to an endless array of famous guests wishing to immerse themselves in “la dolce vita,” Villa d’Este stands as an example of blending tradition and modernity to create absolute luxury.

Palm Beach Style:

THE ARCHITECTURE AND ADVOCACY OF JOHN AND JANE VOLK

In the 1920s, American royalty wanted to establish a winter retreat and show off their newfound wealth. Building grand homes inspired by European palaces, they created one of the world’s most famous resort towns. Commissioned to design over 2,000 projects during his sixty years of practice, John Volk’s legacy as one of the “big five” architects of Palm Beach, can now be seen on almost every street.

Learn how to integrate elegant timelessness, celebrate bold colors and eclectic patterns, or embrace the past while living stylishly in the present.

Whether you’re building a new home, planning a renovation, or your home is simply a constant work in progress, these four new releases are sure to provide the inspiration you need to transition your house into your dream home—whatever that may look like and wherever that may be. Enjoy!

Home:

THE RESIDENTIALARCHITECTURE OF D. STANLEY DIXON

Atlanta-based architect Stan Dixon has received tremendous media attention since the founding of his firm D. Stanley Dixon Architect, Inc. in 2006. His highly-anticipated debut book showcases thirteen projects from across the country. From a relaxed Jupiter Island coastal retreat to an elegant English-manorinspired South Carolina home, each project varies geographically and stylistically, highlighting a variety of different aesthetic components.

Our Way Home:

REIMAGINING AN AMERICAN FARMHOUSE

The defined style of cozy and simple living has led to a rise in American farmhouse design in recent years. Interior designer Heide Hendricks and architect-builder Rafe Churchill show how they have brought twenty-first-century living to their late nineteenth-century New England farmhouse. This husband-and-wife team combined their talents to create a historic home that is both a personal retreat designed for everyday life and a constant source of inspiration for their other projects.

MARCH 3RD & 18TH

Carrabba's Crushing It March Wine Dinner

Carrabba's, 43455 West Oaks Drive, Novi

In honor of National Women's History Month, Carrabba's invites you to the return of their special five-course wine dinner celebrating those who strive for greatness. Crushing It, featuring exceptional wines crafted by trailblazing female winemakers, will be a tribute to those who are, in every sense, crushing it. RSVP carrabbas.com; (248) 735-0400.

MARCH 7TH

3rd Annual Grand Eid Bazaar

West Bloomfield Middle School, 6000 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield | 12:00 PM

Shop, eat and celebrate at the Third-Annual Grand Eid Bazaar. Clothing, jewelry, gifts, henna, kids’ activities, food, sweets and more. Noon-8 p.m.; no charge for entry. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com

MARCH 14TH & 21ST

The Magic Soiree: The Late Show

Embassy Suites by Hilton, 850 Tower Drive, Troy

The Magic Soiree: The Late Show, a magic-comedy dinner show, begins with close-up magic performed at your table in the Atrium Bar & Grill, then a cabaret-style stage show hosted by the hysterical Lady Sarah and Keith Fields. Two shows each date, at 5:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Themagicsoiree.com; (248) 990-8198.

MARCH 15TH

Buckets N Boards

The Berman Center for the Performing Arts, 6600 W Maple Road, West Bloomfield | 4:00 PM

Buckets N Boards delivers high-energy percussion, tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and clean comedy for the whole family. Matthew Levingston and Gareth Sever combine music, rhythm and hilarious audience interaction in this award-winning show. Top headliners for Disney Cruise Lines and featured with the Kansas City Symphony, they're now in their 14th season in Branson, Mo. Thejdetroit.org.

MARCH 22ND

Third-Annual Local Author Fair

West Bloomfield Main Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield | 1:00 PM

Your next great read might be written by your neighbor! Check out the West Bloomfield Library's Third-Annual Local Author Fair, where readers of all ages are encouraged to drop by, chat with writers and support the stories being created in our community. Wblib.org.

MARCH 27TH

West Bloomfield Egg Scramble

Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road, West Bloomfield | 4:00 PM

Hop on over to WB Park’s annual Egg Scramble for an event bag, trackless train rides, a farm-animal petting zoo and photos with Mr. Bunny. Toddlers collect 10 weighted eggs for prizes; ages 3-8 hunt for egg tops to match with bottoms and exchange for goody bags. Hot beverages and Little Donut Factory donuts available for purchase. Register for time slots at wbparks.org/event/eggscramble.

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