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BLUES BUFFET Some 50 concerts — performed over nine days — make
up the fifth annual Ferndale Nletro Blues Festival, which continues through
Feb. 9 and extends to venues outside the suburb. The festival, a Super Bowl-
sanctioned event, even has an outdoor barbecue and a concert planned
Saturday, Feb. 4. While many events are free, ultimate proceeds support
Ferndale Youth Assistance and the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project. For a
final schedule, go to www.ferndalebluesfestival.org . (248) 545-1435, ext. 109
or 117.

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BLAST OFF: Music, ice skating, seasonal events and activities
fill the four days of the Motown Winter Blast, Feb. 2-5 in
downtown Detroit. Blast hours are 4 p.m.-midnight Thursday,
11 a.m.-1 a. m. Fri.-Sat., and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, when
Metro Detroiters head to Super Bowl XL. A list of entertain-
ment acts and events is at www.motownwinterblast.com .

FLEETING FOCUS: Vanitas paintings, as they call attention
to the transitory nature of life and earthly pleasures, make up
a new exhibit at the Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley
Street. The symbols, commonly candles and skulls, can be
seen throughout To Be Or Not to Be: 400 Yeais of Vanitas
Painting featured Feb. 4-April 2. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-
5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission
fees to be announced. (810) 234-1695.

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SUPER FLAVORS: Sample the best from restaurants around the country at
Taste of the NFL, a food and entertainment event starting at 7 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 4, at the Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi. Top chefs
from the cities with NFL teams cook up their legendary dishes. Money raised
supports the Gleaners Community Food Bank and Forgotten Harvest. $400-
$600. (952) 835-7621. www.tasteofthenfl.com .

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GAME FEVER: All the planning for Super Bowl XL and
linked activities comes to a head at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at
Ford Field, where the two top professional football teams
square off for the NFL title. Grab a seat with friends and
party through the play. www.superbowl.com.

WELCOMING RESTAURANTS: The Downtown Birmingham Principal
Shopping District warms up winter with its first Birmingham Restaurant
Week held Monday-Friday, Feb. 6-10. At least 16 restaurants are participating.
Visit a favorite or try a new place — all serving different three-course meals
for lunch ($15) and dinner ($25). Get a list of participants at
wwwenjoybirmingham.com or call (248) 433-3550.

STAGE MUSIC: The Birmingham Concert Band offers a Broadway Journey
with vocalists Patty Ward and Davis Gloff at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at
Berkshire Middle School, 14 Mile, between Lahser and Cranbrook. The
annual pops concert has no admission price, but donations are requested.
(248) 474-4997.

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VALENTINE TOASTS: Cap the Feb. 14 holiday with a
romantic dinner that features wine to go along with every
dish. Sandhill Crane Vineyards and Charlie's Pub & Grill
have teamed up for Valentine's Day magical meals at the
restaurant, 1052 Cooper, Jackson. $45. (517) 764-0679.

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