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October

PLATINUM PLANNER

For 40 years Bob Stem
Building Company has offered

unparalleled design and build

services to discerning customers

throughout Oakland County.

We measure our success by our

projects, performance and customer
service. We invite you to measure us

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INVITING SPACES: Ann Arbor artists and presenters show their
works simultaneously during open houses planned 5-10 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 7, and noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. The University of
Michigan Museum of Art, commercial galleries and private studios
are among the art centers welcoming the public. (734) 764-0395.

on those same elements.

Our projects are quoted accurately.

The work is completed on time with-

out cost overruns or hidden extras.

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BOB STERN

Building Company

248-855-3880

Serving Oakland County Since 1965

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Quality Makes the Difference

OPENING OPERA: The Michigan Opera Theatre opens its new
season with Bellini's Norma performed Oct. 8-16 at the Detroit
Opera House. The curtain goes up at 8 p.m. Oct. 8, 14 and 15; 2
p.m. Oct. 9; and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12. $25-$102. (313) 237-SING.

.MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR: Travel paths lit by 800 hand-
carved pumpkins to see spooky special effects, meet more than 50
mysterious personalities and pass through sweets and treats sta-
tions at Halloween in. Greenfield Village, Dearborn. Oct. 13-16;
20-23; 28-29. $12 non-members, $10 members, free for children 2
and younger. (313) 982-6001; www.thehenryford.org .

DRAGONS ON STAGE: Missing Music Mystery,
a theatrical production based on the TV series
Dragon Tales, invites audience participation
Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 13-16, at Detroit's
Fox Theatre. Performances are at 7 p.m.
Thursday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday,
2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 4:30 p.m.
Sunday. $12-S32. (248) 433-1515.

McCARTNEY MAGIC: Favorite songs recorded by the Beatles
and new songs with a Paul McCartney signature are heard at the
Palace of Auburn Hills when this superstar takes the stage. Doors
open at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 14-15. $52.50-$252.50.
(248) 377-0100.

GROHE

Quality is in the details

Every Grohe component is designed and

manufactured to show minimum signs of wear

under the most extreme, abusive conditions

imaginable. From decorative finished and
ceramic cartridg-es to springs, screws and

snap couplings. every component however

small, is essential to the extraordinary

durability and operation of Grohe faucets.

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DAZZLING DISPLAYS: Minerals, gemstones,
jewelry, fossils, crystals and beads will be shown
at the Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral, Fossil &
Jewelry Show — Opals and Other Amazing
Gems — Friday-Sunday, Oct. 14-16, at the
South N4acomb Community College Expo
Center, 12 Mile and Hayes, Warren. Hours are 9
a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11
a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. S6 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children,
$2 scouts in uniform. (248) 887-3906.

BOOGIE ON UP: Seven becomes a lucky number for music fans
with the seventh annual Motor City Boogie Woogie & Blues
Festival planned 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 14-15, at the Royal
Oak Music Theatre, 318 W Fourth St. S35, $65. (800) 919-6272.
wIATwamrf.net .

MODEL REMODELS: More than 250 exhibits and displays
showcase the latest in household trends from appliances to pools
noon-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15; and
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. The Fall Home Improvement