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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