New Trivia Questions from “Page-A-Day” 6/16
This week’s questions: 1) What government building in Washington, D.C. houses a slice of Tom Thumb’s wedding cake? 2) What 1967 discovery did astronomers half-jokingly […]
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Hate your job? Pack it up, pack it in – it’s time to head out West
Weston, Mass. – Monster (NYSE: MWW), a global leader in connecting people to jobs, and Brandwatch, the leading social intelligence company, today announced the results […]
2015 Belleville National Strawberry Festival: Berry Special Events
The 39th Annual Strawberry Festival in Belleville, Michigan offers something for everyone with three days of nonstop events. The Strawberry Festival celebrates the strawberry season […]
Friday’s Upcoming Movie Releases for 6/26
Look for these new movies to hit the box office on Friday, June 26, 2015: “Ted 2” Rated R. Comedy Liam Neeson, Mark Wahlberg, Amanda […]
Kurt Busch uses late pass to win rain-shortened Quicken Loans 400
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Kurt Busch held on just long enough to win the 2015 Quicken Loans at Michigan International Speedway. Busch overcame Kyle Larson and […]
Kyle Busch wins Great Clips 250 Benefiting Paralyzed Veterans of America race
BROOKLYN, Mich. — In a race that saw action all over the track on Saturday, perhaps the most impressive pass came with four laps remaining […]
Tuesday’s New CD Album Releases for 6/16
Look for these new CDs/albums to hit store shelves on Tuesday, June 16, 2015: Hilary Duff — Breathe In. Breathe Out. James Taylor — Before […]
Ross Kenseth wins Corrigan Oil ARCA 200 at Michigan
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Ross Kenseth said he came to Michigan International Speedway for one thing Friday: “learn to win.” Mission accomplished. Kenseth, 22, making his […]
Detroit’s #1 Concert Listing for 6/12-6/19
6/12: Chris Botti @ MotorCity Casino Hotel (Detroit), Jeff Daniels @ Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts (Detroit), The Appleseed Collective & Third Coast […]
Keselowski hits Detroit events to promote Quicken Loans 400
DETROIT — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski returned home to Michigan on Thursday, attending several events throughout Detroit to promote the June 14 […]
Metro Detroit Book Signings for 6/10-6/17
6/11: Bonnie Virag “The Stovepipe: A Memoir” (1:00 p.m.) Barnes & Noble — 3120 Fairlane Drive, Allen Park, MI 48101 6/11: A. Brad Schwartz “Broadcast […]
New Trivia Questions from “Page-A-Day” 6/9
This week’s questions: 1) What off-screen role did performers Gwen Verdon and Carol Haney have in the 1952 film classic Singin’ in the Rain? 2) […]
Friday’s Upcoming Movie Releases for 6/19
Look for these new movies to hit the box office on Friday, June 19, 2015: “Inside Out” Rated PG. 94 minutes. Animation/Comedy/Family Rashida Jones, Diane […]
Tuesday’s New CD Album Releases for 6/9
Look for these new CDs/albums to hit store shelves on Tuesday, June 9, 2015: The Rolling Stones — Sticky Fingers (2CD deluxe) Muse — Drones […]
Detroit’s #1 Concert Listing for 6/5-6/12
6/5: Darius Rucker, Old Dominion, A Thousand Horses, Craig Walker & Brett Eldredge @ Downtown Hoedown (tickets required), George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Brian Setzer’s […]
Metro Detroit Book Signings for 6/3-6/10
6/4: Deborah Harkness “The Book of Life” (7:00 p.m.) Nicola’s Books — 2513 Jackson Avenue – Ann Arbor, MI 48103 6/5: Danny Knobler “Numbers Don’t […]
New Trivia Questions from “Page-A-Day” 6/2
This week’s questions: 1) What motivated Minnesota factory worker Charles Strite to invent the automatic pop-up toaster in 1919? 2) What bird has the longest […]
Friday’s Upcoming Movie Releases for 6/12
Look for these new movies to hit the box office on Friday, June 12, 2015: “Entourage” — Comedy. Rated R. 104 minutes. Adrian Grenier, Kevin […]
Munoz earns maiden win; weather shortens race
DETROIT — Carlos Munoz earned his first Verizon IndyCar Series victory while on pit lane at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park. Severe weather prompted […]
Tuesday’s New CD Album Releases for 6/2
Look for these new CDs/albums to hit store shelves on Tuesday, June 2, 2015: Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard — Django and Jimmie Florence + […]