40 | SEPTEMBER 3 • 2020 

MAGICAL TRAIL 
SEPT. 1-30
Winding through a half-mile of 
dark forest in Commerce Township, 
Glenlore Trails, put on by Bluewater 
Technologies Group, is a multi-sen-
sory, interactive experience perfect 
for all ages. This family-friendly 
installation includes the use of lights, 
sensor-activated shows and more to 
create an otherworldly environment 
that makes for great photos. Tickets 
are available online and can be pur-
chased by date and time slot. Tickets 
sold per time slot are limited to 
ensure social distancing for guests. 
Purchasing tickets in advance is rec-
ommended, as they go fast.

DRIVE-IN CONCERTS
SEPT. 4-7
In lieu of the traditional Arts, Beats 
& Eats festival, the community is 
pooling together to put on alterna-
tive experiences. Over Labor Day 
Weekend, downtown Royal Oak 
will offer a series of live, drive-in 
concerts from local musicians that 
feature up to five shows per day 
with room for 50 vehicles per show. 
Tickets can be purchased online 
for $30 and will admit two people 
per vehicle, with proceeds going 
toward the bands performing. The 
concerts are expected to generate 
upwards of $30,000 for musicians 
who have been impacted by limited 
performance opportunities due to 
COVID-19.

SMOOTH JAZZ ONLINE
SEPT. 4-7
Another local favorite, the world-re-
nowned Detroit Jazz Festival, which 
draws international talent and 
attendees, will also be pivoting to 
a virtual experience this Labor Day 
Weekend. Streaming online and via 
radio and public access television, 
viewers will be able to enjoy the 
music of their favorite jazz artists 
from the comfort of their own homes. 
Performances will include sets from 
local groups such as The Dr. Prof 
Leonard King Orchestra, among 
many others. The full lineup can be 
viewed at detroitjazzfest.org.

AUTHOR EVENT 
5-6 PM, SEPT. 7
Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor will 
host this virtual event. New York Times 
bestselling author Fredrik Backman 
will discuss his latest novel, Anxious 
People. There is a charge; each ticket 
includes a link to access the event 
and a hardcover copy of the book. 
Virtual Event URL: facebook.com/
events/literati-bookstore/fredrik-back-
man/333689678037362/.

HADASSAH MEETS
7 PM, SEPT. 10 

A virtual Hadassah Greater Detroit 
2020 Judi Schram Annual Meeting 
is scheduled to support Youth Aliyah 
and will feature Carol Goodman 
Kaufman, Hadassah Youth Aliyah 
Chair. Shirley Shultz, dedicated 
Hadassah life member, will also be 

honored at this event. RSVP by Sept. 
8. Donation: $45, hadassahmiwest.
org/GDannualmeeting. For info: con-
tact greaterdetroit@hadassah.org or 
call 248-68-5030.

 

ART SHOW & SALE
SEPT. 10-30
Community House in Birmingham 
will hold this annual event to support 
local artists. Sixty-five percent of the 
proceeds from the art sales will go 
directly to the region’
s artists. The 
show goes live on Sept. 10; art enthu-
siasts may view and purchase art by 
going to communityhouse.com/event/
our-town-art-show-sale. To purchase 
a piece of art, click on the inquiry but-
ton next to the image or email info@
communityhouse.com.

CHAMPAGNE & YOGA
SEPT. 12
The Whitney, one of Detroit’
s most 
iconic, historic buildings, will be host-
ing a special, socially distanced event 
where yoga and champagne are the 
stars of the show. On a Saturday 
morning, the classic structure will 
be home to a yoga class taught by 
certified yoga teacher and Reiki 
master Paul Barr, where attendees 
can stretch, sip on Veuve Clicquot 
champagne, and enjoy fresh fruit 
and live music. The yoga class will 
be suitable for all abilities and levels, 
from first-timers to experienced yogis. 
Tickets are available online for $45 
and include valet; self-parking is also 
available.

BRUNCH TOUR
10:30-1 PM, SEPT. 13
Feet on the Street will hold a 
tour of Capitol Park. Cost: $35. 
Accommodations and procedures are 
in place for safety and comfort amid 
COVID-19 concerns: as much as 
possible outdoors (including utilizing 
outdoor patios at food establish-
ments), limited size of groups, social 
distancing, follow mask wearing in 
the places visited. Reserve early. Info: 
EnjoyTheD.co; 313-393-2055.

CREAM TRIBUTE
SEPT. 24
Otus Supply, a live music venue 
and restaurant in Ferndale, will be 
hosting a free streaming concert 
where various Metro Detroit artists 
will perform. Wheels of Fire will be 
playing a tribute to the band Cream, 
which was responsible for classic 
hits such as “White Room” and 
“Sunshine of Your Love.” Featuring 
additional talent such as Laith 
Al-Saadi, who made it to the final of 
NBC’
s The Voice, this is a show not 
to miss. Visit The Parliament Room 
at Otus Supply Facebook page to 
tune in from 8-10 p.m.

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial 
Assistant. Contributing Writer Ashley 
Zlatopolsky added to this report. 

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AUTHOR EVENT 
5-6 PM, SEPT. 7
Fredrik Backman at Literati 
Bookstore in Ann Arbor

MAGICAL TRAIL 
SEPT. 1-30

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