rdigc6M1 -§ the magic of live theatre r\ ift( it and women's clothing and accesso- ries from up-and-coming labels. The Annex (738 S. Washington, 248-808- 6843) is a just-opened spot with truly one-of-a-kind jewelry, accessories and clothing for both gents and ladies in a moody, rustic space; Pink Elephant (508 S. Washington, 248-556-5741) has women's clothing and accessories; and Ewenique Knits (515 S. Lafayette, 248-584-3001) for knitting supplies and yarns. The store also offers knitting glasses. Also peddling a distinct style are Incognito (323 S. Main, 248-548- 2980), known for its avant-garde, iconic clothing and accessories for men and women; Shapes (319 S. Main, 248-547- 4990) for frothy frocks; the fetishist's playground, Noir Leather (124 W. Fourth, 248-541-3979); and Prodigy (360 S. Main, 248-544-2550) for sleek men's and women's fashions. For those whose who crave a little South Beach style, Dolce Moda (505 S. Main, 248-399-6200) and Chrome (117 W. Fourth, 248-399-1689) are more than up to the task with sexy attire for men and women. And what's a true downtown without its very own, decades-old hardware store? Frentz & Sons (1010 N. Main, 248-544- 8111) has been selling faucets, tools, cleaning supplies — you name it — from its Main Street address since 1932. In addition to being a savvy lot, Royal Oak's merchants are literal, too, at least when it comes to branding their establishments. There's Superior Fish (309 E. 11 Mile, 248-541-4632), known region-wide for its, dare it be said, superior quality and selection; the hobbyist's Nirvana that is The Stamping Grounds (228 W. Fourth, 248-543-2190); Lost and Found Vintage (510 W. Washington, 248-548- 6154), where one man's "junk" is certain to be another's treasure sooner or later; the Uppity Puppy (706 S. Washington, 248-336-2380) and Bow Meow (314 W. Fourth, 248-435-9045), with all the bells and whistles today's pampered pooches and finicky felines would ever need; and Bra-vo Intimates (517 S. Washington, 248-582-7286), for women's lingerie and expert bra-fitting services. Look, too, for My Shoe Closet (416 S. Washington, 248-542-8230), The Accessories Shop (511 S. Washington, 248-398-2553), The Aquarium Shop (504 N. Main, 248-544-FISH), and Antiques on Main (115 S. Main, 248- 545-4663) There's also neat-as-a-pin Rare Old Prints (516 S. Washington, 248-548- 5588), so hushed you'll hear that pin Music by Jerome Kern Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on the novel °Show Boar by Edna Ferber Oct 31 - flov . 23 7 '08 Special we-glow and giveaways on Sat., nov. 1st compliments of MINER'S DEN JEWELERS Hilarious Musical Comedy! BOOK BY MUSIC AND LYRICS BY Jerry Herman Jan. 16 -feb. 8 '09 , Outrageous Rock Musical! Richard O'Bri IS Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O'Brien feb. 21 - March 15 '09 , fl Grand & Sweeping Score s Saigon VIES A Musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg, Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil May 29 - dune 2I 09 , , Visit our web site at www.stagecrafters.org for 08-09 season and ticket prices. 248-541-6430 Visa & MasterCard accepted All seats reserved 415 S. Lafayette Ave. Downtown Royal Oak B26 October 23 • 2008 ROYAL OAK ROYAL OAK FROM PAGE B25 a distinctly flmerican musical Harvey Fierstein MAIAISTREETS main drop; Footprints (122 S. Main, 248- 542-0901) for casual, comfortable foot- wear; the pint-sized Burn Rubber (202 W. Fourth, 248-543-3000) for the cool- est trainers for men and women; and Write Impressions (407 S. Washington, 248-541-8921) for those who prefer put- ting pen to paper rather than finger to keypad. Also in the mix is the fun and funky home accessory store Shine (621 S. Washington, 248-414-5277), which also sells an interesting array of notions and potions for bath and body. To all of this add clothing choices for the smallest members of the family. Moms-to-be will want to check out the modern maternity wear and accessories at HullaBalloo (210 W. Sixth, 248-398- 8890), while moms with tykes in tow will gush over the offerings in Sprout, which calls itself a neighborhood kid's store (619 W. Washington, 248-399- 5560). Joining them is Titzy's for mater- nity, nursing and infant wear (506 S. Washington, 248-399-1337). Fans of fashions from an earlier time will surely fall in love with the well- edited vintage clothing and accessories at Paris (112 E. Fourth, 248-542-9594) and Deco Doug (106 W. Fourth, 248- 547-3330). On the hunt for fine timepieces, pre- cious gems or custom-designed jewelry means looking no further than Metals in Time (400 S. Main, 248-582-9344), in a grand limestone edifice once home to a bank, or Elements Jewelry Studio (512 S. Center, 248-544-4111) or the long-established Chinn Jewelry (1003 S. Washington, 248-547-2161). With all the residential development in town, furnishing a new downtown pad means nothing more than walking out the front door to the contemporary Bright Ideas (220 S. Main, 248-541- 9940), vintage (mid-century) Vertu (514 S. Washington, 248-545-6050), accessories with an Asian touch from Lotus Import Co. (419 S. Washington, 248-546-8820) and the nearby La Roche Artifacts (509 S. Washington, 248-543-2770) for historically and architecturally inspired home accents. And, if anything needs reupholster- ing, Haberman Fabrics (905 S. Main, 248-541-0010) is sure to come to the rescue in great style. ARTS + CULTURE Sadly, the downtown Royal Oak art scene has contracted in recent years as once pioneering galleries have shuttered or decamped for surrounding environs. Staying the course, however, are Ariana (119 S. Main, 248-546-8810), which remains a flagship, of sorts, for the fledgling artistic scene; and the Karres Gallery (206 W. Sixth, 248-542-1720). Outside downtown proper is Marcia Hovland Studio Gallery (415 E. Fourth, 248-398-2951) for "vintage trea- sures," ceramic tiles and jewelry, while the do-it-yourself Creative Arts Studio (114 W. Fourth, 248-544-2234) lets visi- tors find their inner artists with pottery painting, beading, wheel-throwing and glass fusion. Theater enthusiasts — of either stage or big screen — make Royal Oak an important stop thanks to the award- wining, half-century old Stagecrafters (415 S. Lafayette, 248-541-6430), which performs in the Baldwin Theatre, and the Main Art Theater (118 N. Main, 248-542-0180), home to exclusive show- ings of independent, artistic and pro- vocative films. ROYAL OAK ON PAGE 828