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Art, Music & More Blows Through Michigan

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Entertainment Theater Automotive Ann Arbor Ferndale Detroit Paul Benson Bette Midler Ruth Ellis Detroit Institute of Arts Michigan AIDS Coalition Ruth Ellis Center

Compiled By Shelby Clark Petkus

Fall is often considered Michigan's best season: beautiful weather, changing leaves and a host of different events. Here are a few of select events, be they indoor or outdoor, in southeast Michigan this autumn:

September

Sept. 5
John Water's 'Polyester' in Odorama
Presenting Organization: Cinema Detroit
Cinema Detroit, 3420 Cass Ave., Detroit
313-281-8301 and cinemadetroit.com
Tickets: $10
TBA

Sept. 6
A Musical Tribute to Bette Midler & Wayne Newton
Presenting Organization: Star Tributes from Las Vegas
The Village Theatre, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton
734-394-5300
Tickets: $29
7 p.m.

Sept. 7
A Musical Tribute to Bette Midler & Wayne Newton
Presenting Organization: Star Tributes from Las Vegas
Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit
248-473-7777
Tickets: $20
6 p.m.

Sept. 12
Voices
Presenting Organization: Ruth Ellis Center
College for Creative Studies, 460 W. Baltimore, Detroit
ruthelliscenter.org
Tickets: $75-500
6 p.m.

Sept. 13
Seventh Annual Beer Tasting Event
Presenting Organization: Flint Institute of Arts
Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley St., Flint
810-234-1695 and flintarts.org
Tickets: $30-35
4 p.m.

Harvest of Hope
Presenting Organization: Ozone House
Polo Fields Golf Club – Washtenaw, 2955 Packard Road, Ypsilanti
734-662-2265 x25 and ozonehouse.org
Tickets: $150
6:30 p.m.

Beethoven Festival with Andre Watts
Presenting Organization: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor
wa2so.com
Tickets: $17-70
8 p.m.

Sept. 18-20
Dining By Design Detroit (DIFFA)
Presenting Organization: Quicken Loans and Michigan AIDS Coalition
The Former Federal Reserve Building, 160 W. Fort, Detroit
248-545-1485 ext. 105 and michiganaidscoalition.org
Tickets: $75-250
6 p.m.

Sept. 20

First Annual Oktoberfest
Presenting Organization: Benefiting the Taylor Reading Corps.
Taylor Conservatory, 22314 Northline Road, Taylor
taylorreadingcorps.org
Tickets: $20
5 p.m.

Sept. 26
Sixth Annual Brewed in Michigan
Presenting Organization: Brewed in Michigan, LaFontaine Automotive Group and Bakers of Milford
Bakers of Milford, 2025 S. Milford Road, Milford Township
eventbrite.com
Tickets: $30-40
7 p.m.

October

Oct. 4
Beethoven, Bridges and Blue Jeans
Presenting Organization: Michigan Philharmonic
The Village Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton
734-451-2112 and michiganphil.org
Tickets: $10-30
7:30 p.m.

Oct. 7
Update from the 20th World AIDS Conference in Austalia & HIV Prevention Workshop Including the Use of Truvada
Presenting Organization: Dr. Paul Benson
St. John Providence Oakland Hospital's Education Center, 27351 Dequindre, Madison Heights
[email protected] or [email protected]
6 p.m.

Oct. 11
Made in the USA BBQ
Presenting Organization: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Michigan Theater Lobby, 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor
a2so.com
Tickets: $25
5:30 p.m.

Vineyard, The Haunted Mansion: A Night of Wine & Bites to Die For
Presenting Organization: Affirmations
Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
248-677-7211 and goaffirmations.org
Tickets: $35-45
7 p.m.

Made in the USA
Presenting Organization: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor
a2so.com
Tickets: $15-62
8 p.m.

Oct. 12
Mozart's Magnificent Voyage
Presenting Organization: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor
a2so.com
Tickets: $8-12
4 p.m.

Oct. 15-18
Edgefest 18: BAS(S)ically Sound
Presenting Organization: Kerrytown Concert House
Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Arbor
734-769-2999 and www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com
Tickets: $135-285
Times Vary

Oct. 23
Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope
Presenting Organization: The Detroit Institute of Arts and Rackham Choir
DIA, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Tickets: $25-30
313-833-4005 and dia.org
8 p.m.

Oct. 24
Oct. 2014 Chamber
Presenting Organization: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor
a2so.com
Tickets: $9-10
1:30 p.m.

Sixth Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival
Presenting Organization: Michigan Brewers Guild
Eastern Market, Detroit
mibeer.com
Tickets: $5-40
5 p.m.

Oct. 25

Sixth Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival
Presenting Organization: Michigan Brewers Guild
Eastern Market, Detroit
mibeer.com
Tickets: $5-40
1 p.m.

Twilight of a Dark Knight
Presenting Organization: Michigan Philharmonic
Steppingstone School, 30250 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills
734-451-2112 and michiganphil.org
Tickets: $10-30.
7:30 p.m.

November

Nov. 8
American POPSsical
Presenting Organization: Michigan Philharmonic
The Village Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton
734-451-2112 and www.michiganphil.org
Tickets: $10-30
7:30 p.m.

Nov. 15
Tchaikovsky & Friends
Presenting Organization: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor
a2so.com
Tickets: $15-62.
8 p.m.

Nov. 21
Nov. 2014 Chamber
Presenting Organization: Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor
a2so.com
Tickets: $9-10
1:30 p.m.

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