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DETROIT --Fall is an exciting time to be in Detroit. With a wealth of autumn and holiday-themed events, the return of professional basketball, football and hockey seasons plus a new roster of fine art exhibits, it’s time you start planning your Fall trip to The D.
Bring the kids for a frightful night at Hallowe’en at Greenfield Village, catch a holiday performance at the beautiful Fox Theatre or cheer on the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. See why you should spend these chilly months in metro Detroit.
Chilly
weather, crunchy leaves, hot cider and delicious doughnuts makes a trip
to the cider mill the perfect fall to-do. Enjoy the autumn air at
Romeo’s Westview Orchards & Adventure Farm,
a 188-acre farm in Washington Twp. home to an old-fashioned cider mill
and brand new winery, with a menu of hard cider, small plates and
house-made wines. Take a guided tractor tour, visit the petting farm or
pick up homegrown fruits and vegetables from their market. For more
information, visit westvieworchards.com.
The Detroit Lions
are back and spirits are high after earning last year’s playoff spot
under new coach Jim Caldwell. This year’s big news? The Lions schedule
features six nationally-broadcasted games, putting Detroit sports in
front of the whole country. Their home-opener is Sept. 27 against the
Denver Broncos and the annual Thanksgiving Day game will be played
against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 26. For more information,
tickets and this season’s schedule, visit detroitlions.com.
Eleven-time Stanley Cup champions, the Detroit Red Wings play
their last season at Joe Louis Arena this year, before the opening of
their new arena in Detroit’s new entertainment district in 2017. The
Wings kick off their season with a home opener against the Toronto Maple
Leafs Oct. 9, with a warm welcome to coach Jeff Blashill in his first
year with the franchise. For more information, tickets and this season’s
schedule, visit redwings.nhl.com.
The Detroit Free Press Talmer Bank Marathon is
a unique experience, taking runners across an international border
twice and boasting the only international underwater mile in the world.
Since 1978, athletes from all walks of life look forward to competing in
this race, whether it’s to raise money, qualify for the Boston Marathon
or honor a loved one. This year’s marathon is Oct. 17-18. For more
information, go to freepmarathon.com.
Detroit loves its craft beers and breweries. The Michigan Brewers Guild will host its 6th annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival at
Eastern Market Oct. 23-24. Enjoy the company of friends or like-minded
strangers sipping on suds from more than 75 Michigan breweries. The
largest of all-Michigan beer tastings will feature more than 600 brews,
live music and local food. For more information, go to mibeer.com/detroit-fall-festival.
More than 1,000 carved jack-o’-lanterns line the spooky streets and alleys at Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village,
where 20th century Halloween traditions are brought to life by costumed
characters and interactive fun. Bring the whole family to dance with
witches and wizards the weekends of Oct. 9-11, 15-18 and 22-25. Keep an
eye out for the Headless Horseman! For more information, visit www.thehenryford.org/halloween.
Looking
for more Halloween family fun? Explore our auto mansions. The Edsel
& Eleanor Ford House presents an evening of spooktacular fun with Little Goblins’ Night Out.
On Oct. 25, bring your little goblins for a night out on the grounds
for some growling, kid-friendly entertainment. On Oct. 26, kids can Trick or Treat in the Garden of Dearborn’s Henry Ford Estate, looping through ten stops in the beautiful gardens. For more information, visit fordhouse.org and henryfordestate.org.
Another “merry-not-scary” Halloween option is Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo,
a half-mile walk for costumed little ones to collect treats, dance with
live music, play games or make arts and crafts. Kids will love the
ghoul and goblin decorations, carousel rides and unforgettable spooky
activities. Plus, who doesn’t love the zoo? For event dates and more
information, visit detroitzoo.org.
Three-time NBA champions the Detroit Pistons
are one of the several Detroit sports teams under new ownership. Just
like the city itself, the Pistons are ready to take advantage of a fresh
start, especially with newly-acquired center Marcus Morris. They kick
off their 75th season away against the Denver Nuggets on Oct. 29 and
bring it back to The Palace for a home-opener against the Brooklyn Nets
on Nov. 1. For more information, tickets and this season’s schedule, go
to nba.com/pistons.
Giant
floats, colorful balloons and characters, marching bands and specialty
acts parade down Woodward Avenue Thanksgiving morning for America’s Thanksgiving Parade,
an annual event celebrating its 89th magical march this year on Nov.
26. Hundreds of thousands gather to see favorites such as the Big Head
Corps papier-mâché
heads and local leaders dressed as Distinguished Clowns in an iconic
community celebration as classic as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
For more information, go to theparade.org.
There
is no shortage of shopping in metro Detroit, especially come holiday
season. With Black Friday and Christmas right around the corner, you’re
sure to find deals at some of your favorite stores. Enjoy hundreds of
retailers at Somerset Collection in Troy, Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights and the Mall at Partridge Creek.
Bundle up and stroll through the walkable downtowns of Birmingham or
Royal Oak for unique boutiques, gift and antique shops and specialty
retailers. For more information, go to visitdetroit.com.
Campus Martius, located in the heart of downtown Detroit, is a hub of holiday activity and it all kicks off with the Campus Martius Tree Lighting.
The park turns into a winter wonderland when the annual Christmas tree,
towering dozens of feet high, is lit aglow with thousands of
multi-colored lights. Visit the ice skating rink or walk around Woodward
and Jefferson avenues to see the intricate lights and feel the holiday
spirit. For event date and more information, visit campusmartiuspark.org.
The Fox Theatre stages a number of festive events during the holiday season. Shows include classics such as Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical on Nov. 10, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical Dec. 5-6, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis on Dec. 18 and Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker on Dec. 20. Don’t miss Neil Berg’s Broadway Holiday Dec.
12, and the amazing acrobatics of Cirque Dreams Holidaze Dec. 22-27.
For more information on holiday shows at the Fox, visit olympiaentertainment.com/fox-theatre.
Detroit theater entertainment doesn’t stop there. Feel the festive spirit in the cozy venue of City Theatre, located in Hockeytown Café. Holiday performances include Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas and Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold. For more information, go to olympiaentertainment.com/city-theatre.
The Midwest’s largest light show is Wayne County LightFest and
you can enjoy it without ever leaving your car. This drive-through
holiday display brings Christmas cheer to four miles of Hines Park Nov.
19-Dec. 31. More than one million lights make up dancing displays and
dazzling light shows – all you need are some holiday tunes. For more
information, visit waynecounty.com/dps/2017.htm.
Beginning Nov. 20, more than six million LED lights adorn trees, buildings and sculptures for Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo.
Festivities include 24 days of live entertainment, arts and crafts, ice
carving and a photography exhibit sure to create a magical holiday
experience for the entire family. Kids can get their photos taken with
Santa “Paws” or take home a souvenir of their favorite animal. To learn
more about lighting up the night, go to detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights.
Downtown Rochester presents The Big Bright Light Show,
a beautiful way to light up your holiday season Nov. 24 through Jan. 4.
Lovely downtown Rochester will remain aglow with more than a million
lights every evening from 5 p.m.-midnight. Most shops in the area are
open Mon.-Sat. until 9 p.m., granting you plenty of time to stroll
through the stores for some holiday shopping or festive eats. For more
information, visit downtownrochestermi.com.
The magnificent Meadow Brook Hall Holiday Walk allows
you to explore the Dodge and Wilson families’ winter traditions by
offering daily self-guided and guided evening tours through the Meadow
Brook Hall mansion. This 110-room house is the fourth largest house
museum in the U.S., and is full of history. Tours are available Nov.
27-Dec. 23 and special events include Breakfast with Santa, Holiday Tea
and Starlight Stroll. For more information, visit meadowbrookhall.org/visit/holidaywalk.
The beautiful and historic Edsel & Eleanor Ford House is home to several holiday events. Twinkling lights, carolers, hot chocolate around a fire and a Santa workshop makes Winter Wonderland a magical celebration of the season, taking place Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 and 26. Nutcracker Tea
is a child-friendly service with hot drinks and tasty treats made
complete by a visit with Santa, Dec. 7-9, 13, 15-16 and 20. The house
also offers daytime tours for a look into the lives of the beloved
families and their holiday traditions, Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and
Sun. noon-4 p.m. For more information, go to fordhouse.org.
Imagine
stepping into a Christmas card from the past — the golden glow from
candlelit windows, the scent of roasting chestnuts, the sound of
carolers in the distance, the jingle of sleigh bells. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
takes you back in time with lantern-lit paths, costumed presenters,
horse-drawn wagons and Model T rides, plus Santa with live reindeer and
evening fireworks. Experience this premier holiday celebration, voted
Top Holiday Event by USA Today and Reader’s Digest, Dec. 4-6, 11-13,
17-23 and 26-28. For more information, go to thehenryford.org/holidaynights.
More
than 70 institutions such as the Charles H. Wright Museum of African
American History, the Michigan Science Center and the Detroit Institute
of Arts open their doors for a night of free, festive fun on Dec. 5.
Midtown Detroit’s 43rd annual Noel Night
features holiday activities including carriage rides, family crafts,
shopping and live music, theater and dance. The evening ends in a
traditional Woodward Avenue sing-along with the Salvation Army Band. For
more information, go to midtowndetroitinc.org/noel-night.
Beautiful
downtown Plymouth transforms into a winter wonderland with world-class
ice sculptures, festive food and live entertainment Jan. 8-10, 2016 for
the Plymouth Ice Festival.
Expect fun on the ice for the whole family with slap shot shooting,
interactive ice carvings, cross-country skiing and a dazzling fire and
ice display. Warm up with two for one admission to the Plymouth
Historical Museum and grab some drinks at the awesome ice bar. For more
information, visit plymouthicefestival.com.
For more than a century, Detroit has hosted the North American International Auto Show
– and rightfully so, considering the Motor City is home to all Big
Three auto companies. NAIAS is one of the largest auto shows on the
continent and features both national and international dealers’ newest
automotive innovations. This season’s event takes place Jan. 11-24, 2016
at the newly-remodeled Cobo Center. For more information, visit naias.com.
Exhibits
Roadside America: From the Lens of John Margolies is
an unforgettable exhibit running now through Jan. 24, 2016 at the Henry
Ford Museum, featuring quirky photography documenting roadside
architecture and design from the back roads of America. John Margolies
highlights small-town entrepreneurialism in a humorous and emotional
manner in this fascinating showcase. Visit thehenryford.org for more information.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates its 50th anniversary with I, Charles H. Wright: My Story,
an exhibition honoring Dr. Wright and his accomplishments on display
now through March 10, 2016. Wright was a physician, institution builder,
philanthropist, author and moviemaker committed to advocating freedom
and equality. For more information, go to thewright.org.
Now through Dec. 13 at the Detroit Institute of Arts is Rembrandt Guest of Honor, one of Rembrandt van Rijn’s 40 self-portraits – all of which remained undiscovered for more than 300 years. Self-Portrait with Shaded Eyes
was painted in 1634 and discovered in 1995 and is on loan from the
Leiden Collection, New York. For more information, go to dia.org.
The installations of 30 Americans,
an exhibit featuring more than 70 paintings, photographs, videos and
sculptures, examine issues of racial, political, historical and gender
identity in contemporary culture. This dynamic showcase, completed by
some of the most influential African American artists over the past 30
years, is on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts Oct. 18, 2015-Jan. 18, 2016. For more information, go to dia.org.
Cranbrook Art Museum’s new exhibition, Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Trio: The Creation of the Universe is open Nov. 21, 2015-March 26, 2016. The audio installation of Reed’s double-album, Metal Machine Trio, is an immersive, 3-D sound lab featuring over an hour of complexly-mixed guitar effects and over-modulated feedback. Reed intended for visitors to experience the same acoustic perspective he experienced onstage. For more information, visit cranbrookart.edu/museum/future-exhibitions.
Liz Cohen, known for her 10-year project BODYWORK,
utilizes interviews, photographs and videos from her recent
collaborative research project to create textile, sculptural and
image-based versions of her experience. Cohen has been the
Artist-in-Residence and Head of the Photography Department at Cranbrook
Academy of Art since 2008. Her exhibit Liz Cohen will be on display Nov. 21, 2015-March 6, 2016. For more information, visit cranbrookart.edu/museum/future-exhibitions.
The Cranbrook Salon
is on display Nov. 21, 2015-March 13, 2016 as part of an ongoing series
exploring the history of Cranbrook collections’ exhibition design. This
work focuses on 19th-century salon as both a hanging technique and
social space. The museum will also host a conversational public program
alongside local dancers, musicians, poets and scholars in the exhibition
space. For more information, visit cranbrookart.edu/museum/future-exhibitions.
The exhibit Simple Forms, Stunning Glazes: The Gerald W. McNeely Pewabic Pottery Collection
features art from Detroit’s own Pewabic Pottery, including pieces from
founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton and more than 117 works in a
never-before-seen collection. It also contains pottery from Cranbrook
founder George Gough Booth’s lifetime collection. Don’t miss this
incredible debut, on display Dec.12, 2015-Aug. 28, 2016. For more
information, visit cranbrookart.edu/museum/future-exhibitions.
The Detroit Historical Museum presents several new exhibits this fall. Fashion D-Fined: The Past, Present and Future of Detroit Fashion showcases 20th-century fashion design alongside today’s innovative Detroit designers such as John Varvatos and Tracy Reese. Start the Presses: 50 Years of the Fifth Estate celebrates
the 50th anniversary of the Fifth Estate, a publication serving as a
counterculture outlet for stories of “new journalism,” stories other
papers couldn’t write about. Automotive Showplace: the Stout Scarab displays Detroit’s first “mini-wan,” the Scarab. Documenting Detroit is a photography exhibition focusing on Detroit architecture. For more information, visit detroithistorical.com.
Now through 2016, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum
invites you to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United States
Coast Guard and welcome the Navy’s newest vessel, the USS Detroit, with Guardians of the Great Lakes –
an exhibit honoring naval history. Also on display are new additions to
the Richard and Jane Manoogian Ship Model Showcase, installations
including artifacts representing magnificent ships. For more
information, go to detroithistorical.org.
Details: visitdetroit.com 1-800-DETROIT for more information about The D.
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