Dreamwork’s The Help Unexpectedly Good

I wasn’t expecting Dreamwork’s new movie The Help to be as good as it was.  My husband and I went to see it a few weeks ago and I was a little nervous it would be a total chick flick and I would look over to find him snoring.  That wasn’t the case at all!  …

Detroit Institute of Arts on wheels in Rochester and Romeo

Put on your bicycle best and join a pedal-powered tour of 14 reproductions of paintings from the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) on Saturday, Aug. 13. The tour is part of the DIA’s Inside|Out program, which brings life-sized reproductions of paintings from the DIA’s collection to outdoor locations throughout greater metro Detroit. This year’s program …

Red Oaks Sizzler BBQ Battle

Think you’re an expert in grilling the best BBQ ribs? Put your skills to the test at Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s first Red Oaks Sizzler BBQ Battle. Competitors must use wood or charcoal to be eligible to win. Bourlier’s Fireplace and Barbeque Supply in Ferndale donated two grills, worth $800 and $670, for the first and …

Science is Rock and Roll Airs this Sunday

The Black Eyed Peas front man/entrepreneur/tech wizard, will.i.am pairs up with inventor/FIRST founder Dean Kamen for “i.am.FIRST: Science is Rock and Roll,” a groundbreaking, one-hour special promoting education, science and technology. The first of its kind, the special takes an inside, up close look at the 20thAnnual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship, a worldwide science and robotics K-12 …

Wind Down Summer Break at Pewabic Pottery

As summer comes to a close, Pewabic Pottery invites the public to come and enjoy two annual end-of-summer events:   4th Annual Family Fun Day Aug. 23 Pewabic invites visitors to come and play with clay from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the 4th Annual Family Fun Day on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The day of artistic …