Upcoming Events

* 8/12-8/14 - The Motor City International Film Festival (MCIFF) 6th Annual Festival - Detroit

* 08/13 - Brian Colbertson & The Funk Experience and Gary Taylor - Chene Park - 8:00 PM.- $15 Pavilion / $10 Lawn

* 08/14 - Poetry in the Hills - Farmington Civic Center - 33332 Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills - 7:30pm - The tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Proceeds will go to the Detroit Poetry Collective as they continue their efforts of promoting the literary arts in Detroit. Hosted by Lashaun Phoenix Moore and DJ Eitan, featuring...Markita Moore, Blair, francine j harris, Kahn Davison, C.M Archer, Julian Easterly, Legacy, Versiz, and more....Info: info@detroitpoetrycollective.com

* 08/14 - DJ Spooky’s Rebirth of a Nation Performance at the Detroit Institute of Arts - DIA - 8pm - Presentation Examines Mythmaking and Propaganda in Film. A moderated discussion between the audience and the artist will follow his performance. The dialogue will be led by Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Michigan and author of Say It Loud! African American Audiences, Media and Identity. Tickets to the show are $18 for members and students; $20 for non-members. They can be purchased at the DIA box office, by phone at (313) 833-4005, or online at www.dia.org. For more information, call (313) 833-7900 or see the website at www.dia.org

* 08/15 - Teena Marie - Chene Park - 8:00 PM

* 08/15 - NSBE-DAE Membership Drive/Networking Event - Bailey's Pub & Grille - 22091 Michigan Ave - Dearborn - 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Info: det_nsbe_ae@yahoo.com. Networking/Membership Drive/Committee Sign-up. We will be collecting membership dues. Local dues are $25. National dues are $50 and FREE for RECENT GRAD first year. National dues can be paid on www.nsbe.org, go to NSBE ON LINE (NOL) and be sure to indicate DETROIT ALUMNI CHAPTER as your home chapter

* 08/15 - Bill Maher - Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor - 8:00 PM * 08/15 - The Detroit Jazz Fest Club Series: Steve Nardella - Memphis Smoke - Royal Oak - 10pm - memphissmokeroyaloak.com

* 08/15 - Free Love Fridays presents: Intervention, a kickoff birthday celebration for Ellis Hayes II - Esko - 9pm-2am - 21+ Info: shed@singlesdetroit.net, eh2concepts@gmail.com

* 08/15 - The Detroit Jazz Fest Club Series: Steve Nardella - Memphis Smoke - Royal Oak - 10pm - memphissmokeroyaloak.com

* 08/15 - Young Jeezy - Plan B/Confidential - 9:00 PM

* 08/16 - Central State University Detroit Alumni Chapter Family & Friends Skate Day - Northland Roller Rink - 4pm - 6:30pm - $5 Donation.Skate Rental Extra. Contact: Jason Patton - (313) 283 - 1105

* 08/16 - Out The Gate & Peerless present Vibes, a 3rd Saturday Event - Prive - 9pm-2am - Complementary Drinks From Skyy Vodka and Rick Hines on the 1's and 2's. Free with RSVP to info@peerlessp.com. Include your FULL name along with the number of guests that will accompany you.

* 08/16 - Signature Saturdays @ Sweet Georgia Browns gives you The Official Leo Birthday Affair, "Hear Me Roar" A happy birthday for Ellis Hayes II - Sweet Georgia Brown - Doors open at 9 pm. 21+ Hosted by Shed, D. Macon, Heather and Bravo and Ellis. Sounds by Toronto's spinning sensation DJ Lissa Monet. For birthday and VIP information call 313-879-7150. Email: shed@singlesdetroit.net, eh2concepts@gmail.com, dmacon123@gmail.com

* 08/16 - The Affair hosted by Party Guy Drew and Empress Exemplar - Esko - 9pm-2am - Info: getthisdrew@gmail.com

* 08/17 - Jordin Spars wsg Jesse McCartney - Royal Oak Music Theatre

* 08/17 - Neyo with special guest Plies - Chene Park - 7:30 PM

* 08/19 - Comerica Java and Jazz 2008: Marcus Belgrave & Drizzle Rainman - Detroit Public Library Main Branch - 6:00 p.m.

* 08/20 - George Lopez - Fox Theatre Detroit

* 08/21 - Bow Wow with Ray J and Yung Berg - Freedom Hill

* 08/21 - Smokey Robinson - The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor - Windsor, ON, Canada - 8:00 PM - Price: Starting at $40. Reservations: 1-888-345-5885

* 08/22 - The Write Word Write Now Summer Solstice Reading Series presented by the DPC & Music Hall - Jazz Cafe at the Music Hall - All Readings are free!!! Doors open 6pm. Readings start at 7pm. Featuring Poets: Ross Gay, Will Copeland, Allison Joseph, Dwayne Betts, Blair, Ashaki Jackson, Vievee Francis, Nandi Comer, francine j harris, Jamaal May, Kahn Davison, Janice Harrington, C.M Archer, Carl Phillips and more...

* 08/22 - Commodores - Freedom Hill Amphitheatre - Sterling Heights - 7:00 PM

* 08/22 - Free Love Fridays at Esko Presents an Exclusive Event... Turntablism, Featuring The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff - Esko - 9pm-2am - Tickets: available at Simply Casual and Neptix.com. For more information call 313-879-7150 or email info@singlesdetroit.net

* 08/22 - Robin Thicke - Saint Andrews Hall - Cancelled

* 08/22 - The Detroit Jazz Fest Club Series: Randy Napoleon Sextet - Cliff Bells - 9:30pm - cliffbells.com

* 08/22 - The Detroit Jazz Fest Club Series: Shelia Landis - Dirty Dog Jazz Café - 8:00pm & 10:00pm - dirtydogjazz.com

* 08/23 - Taste of AKA - Detroit Historical Museum - 5401 Woodward - Detroit - Donation: $45. Showcasing Metro Detroit's finest chefs. Ticket info: tasteaka@sbcglobal.net

* 08/23 - Fireball 2008: A Fundraiser for the Charles H. Wright African American Museum - The Colony Club - 2310 Park Avenue - Detroit - Tickets are $150 a person and $250 a couple. Tix/Info: www.maah-detroit.org

* 08/24 - Taste Fest hosted by The Dessert Specialist - 9975 Robson - Detroit - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Free - Guest will be able to sample baked goods, eat food, listen to poetry an jazz , and big raffles where visitors can win a digital camera, a portable DVD player, MP3 Player and free desserts. For more information call 313-837-5606 or email us at dessertspeicalist@sbcglobal.net. Visit our website to view our entire menu - thedessertspeicalist.com

* 08/27-08/28 - Donna Summer - Colosseum Theater at Casino Windsor - 377 Riverside Drive E. - Windsor - (800) 991-7777 or www.casinowindsor.com - $35-$55

* 08/29 - Maroon 5 and Counting Crows with Special Guest Augustana - DTE Energy Music Theatre

* 08/29- 08/31 - Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix 08 - Belle Isle - Detroit

* 08/29 - Ike Love & Kontact Presents: 4th Fridays at The Woodward - The Woodward Restaurant and Lounge - 9pm-2am - Featuring 80's & 90's Soul and Hip Hop Music. Hosted by Ike Love & Kontact from 102.7. 21+. No Athletic Wear or Gym Shoes. For more information or birthday parties, kontact313@gmail.com or ikelove313@gmail.com

* 08/29 - Return of the Legends: NAS, Scarface and Foxy Brown - Chene Park - 8pm - $65| $45 Pavilion | $32 Lawn

* 08/30 - Return of the Legends: Busta Rhymes, Rakim and Keith Murray - Chene Park - 8pm - $65| $45 Pavilion | $32 Lawn

* 08/30 - T-Pain & Rick Ross - Freedom Hill Amphitheatre - Sterling Heights - 5:00 PM

* 08/31 - Return of the Legends: Salt N Pepa and MC Hammer - Chene Park - 8pm - $65| $45 Pavilion | $32 Lawn  

09/03-09/14 - UniverSoul Circus - Chene Park - All new show titled "Jabulani" meaning Joy, Hapiness and Laughter

09/06 - Urban Groove & Serendipity, Collage, Potpourri Presents "House for a Cause" Fundraiser - Johanson Charles Gallery - 10-4a - DJ Lineup: Derrick May with special guests Shake and Norm Talley

09/12 - 09/14 - Metro Music Expo - Rock Financial Showplace - Novi - metromusicexpo.com

09/12 - 09/14 - Motor City International Film Festival - Southfield Westin - 1500 Town Center - Southfield - Independent films from across the country and "The D". Workshops and seminars and live entertainment. $10. Info: www.motorcityfilmfest.com

09/12 - "It’s Worth the Struggle: Inspiration for Contemporary Writers" Book Launch and Silent Auction - Southfield Recreation Bldg, Room 222 - 26000 Evergreen Road (Across from Southfield Public Library) - Southfield - 6-8pm - Come join contributing writers like Desiree Cooper, Detroit Free Press columnist, NPR commentator and aspiring fiction writer along with many other authors as they read from "It’s Worth the Struggle: Inspiration for Contemporary Writers" at the book launch. As the stories are read you will learn what different types of “trials and tribulations” authors have gone through to become successful writers. You will also be able to take part in a silent auction for services provided in editing, public relations, internet marketing, ghostwriting and book printing. Free and open to the public / Refreshments served. Hosted by Aquarius Press

09/13 - Maze featuring Frankie Beverly - Fox Theatre Detroit - 8pm

09/16 - Comerica Java and Jazz 2008: Marion Hayden & Echo Verse Slam Team - Detroit Public Library Main Branch - 6:00 p.m.

09/16 - Ice Cube - Emerald Theater

09/18 - Illumination - Piano Works - 23101 Woodward Avenue - Ferndale - 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM - Join the Woodward Avenue Action Association as we unveil the "Woodward Tribute", the first in series of interpetive public art works highlighting the historical significance of Woodward. Tickets are $100 and include: Entry into the "Win Wheels on Woodward" raffle, where someone will have a 1 in 1,000 chance to win a fully loaded 2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid; Admission to the Illumination Pre-Glow event at the Majestic Theater's Alley Deck on 9/12/2008; Open Bar and delectable food from 8 restaurants including Woodward Avenue Brewery, Anita's Kitchen and The Cupcake Station; A chance to win other prizes from Woodward Avenue businesses and cultural institutions such as The Michigan Opera Theater and fine italian furniture store, Italmoda. Concert by The Exhaust Tones. Tickets are available at Blossoms of Birmingham, Park Motor Sales, The Majestic Theater, Paramount Bank(Ferndale brancy) and online at www.woodwardavenue.org.

09/19 - The Write Word Write Now Summer Solstice Reading Series presented by the DPC & Music Hall - Jazz Cafe at the Music Hall - All Readings are free!!! Doors open 6pm. Readings start at 7pm. Featuring Poets: Ross Gay, Will Copeland, Allison Joseph, Dwayne Betts, Blair, Ashaki Jackson, Vievee Francis, Nandi Comer, francine j harris, Jamaal May, Kahn Davison, Janice Harrington, C.M Archer, Carl Phillips and more...

09/20 - George Lopez - Fox Theatre

09/20 - Jagged Edge - Detroit Opera House - 8:00 PM

09/26 - Ike Love & Kontact Presents: 4th Fridays at The Woodward - The Woodward Restaurant and Lounge - 9pm-2am - Featuring 80's & 90's Soul and Hip Hop Music. Hosted by Ike Love & Kontact from 102.7. 21+. No Athletic Wear or Gym Shoes. For more information or birthday parties, kontact313@gmail.com or ikelove313@gmail.com

09/26 - Kem - Fox Theatre Detroit - 8:00 PM

09/26 - 09/27 - Sinbad - Andiamo Celebrity Showroom - 8:00 PM Showtimes

09/27 - Wayne Shorter Quartet with the Imani Winds - Hill Auditorium - Ann Arbor - 8pm

09/27 - Janet Jackson - The Palace of Auburn Hills - 7:30 PM

09/27 - Janet Jackson LIVE -  The Palace of Auburn Hills

09/27 -Young Guns of Comedy Featuring Arnez J, Lavell Crawford, Cheryl Underwood, Kevin Hart, and Deray - Fox Theatre - 8pm

09/30 - B.B. King - The Grand Ballroom at MGM Grand Detroit - Detroit

10/04 - Circle City Classic: Tuskegee Golden Tigers versus Alabama A&M Bulldogs - Indianapolis, Indiana

10/18 - Bill Cosby - The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor - Windsor, ON, Canada - Price: Starting at $50. Reservations: 1-888-345-5885

11/21-11/23 - NSBE Fall Regional Conference - Detroit

11/26 - Shed & Ellis present "The Toast III" - The annual holiday event. Email shed@singlesdetroit.net for more info.

12/23 - Shed & Ellis present Socialite Soiree III - The annual Christmas eve, eve party! 9pm-2am. Email shed@singlesdetroit.net for more info.