Yes/No Detroit

This week has been super busy; the weekend will also be, but I should have time to sit and relax a bit as well. Pesto pizza from Bigalora, Southfield What I've been up to this week: Doctors appointments. I had one yesterday and I have my annual physical today. The one yesterday was very quick but they took bloodwork, which I wasn't expecting, and I'm pretty sure I have to do bloodwork today too ... and I had my Crohn's infusion last Saturday ... so for those of you keeping count, that's three (bloodwork) pokes in one week. Yay.  Seeing Peter Pan at the Fox. On Tuesday, myself and three friends went to the Fox in Detroit to see Peter Pan . Oddly, I have never seen the musical, although I've seen most movie iterations of the show, and probably have read the book before. The musical was a bit chaotic/action-packed, for lack of a better description, but overall I liked it. I'll be at the Fox until Sunday, and you can read more info at my blog post . Seeing Kimbe...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Peter Pan is coming to the Fox Theatre this March, and I'm excited to see it - I'm a big fan of the movie(s) but have never seen the musical. One of my lucky readers will win a four-pack of tickets to opening night, on Tuesday, March 11th , also! See below for details. About the show: PETER PAN is a high-flying musical that has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs including “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.” PETER PAN embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning – your entire ...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. If you've been following me for a while now, you'll know I'm a huge fan of Jim Gaffigan - although his comedy has changed a little over the years, it's generally very funny, and I've seen him perform at Pine Knob (formerly DTE), Meadowbrook, the Chicago Theatre, and Caesars Windsor.  Click here to purchase tickets. This November, he'll be back in Detroit, at the Fox Theatre, and one of my lucky readers will win a two-pack of tickets to see his show! About the show: Comedian Jim Gaffigan will bring his “2024 Barely Alive Tour” to the Fox Theatre for two performances on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23 at 7 p.m. Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre. Jim Gaffigan is a seven-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-tim...

This week was definitely better than last week, since I no longer have COVID and was able to be out and about. Today is my last day of work for 2023, too, which is nice; we are having Christmas with my parents later, and then going to Indiana for a few days to spend time with my fiance's family. Weiss Distilling Company, Clawson What I've been up to this week: Dining out/getting takeout . Last Saturday, my fiance and I got Buddy's for dinner, because they had offered us 50% off any order, in the app, which was pretty crazy; I got like $80 worth of pizza for $40 (three of their large/eight-square pizzas, and garlic bread with cheese). I think we had enough for like 3-4 days of leftovers ... I actually ended up getting a little tired of Buddy's after that, haha, but it was still tasty, their BBQ chicken pizza especially. Last night, I was able to snag a last-minute (one day before) reservation at Weiss Distilling Company, in Clawson, which I had only been to one time befo...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I've never seen Mannheim Steamroller Christmas in-person, but I've heard it's great, and this year one of my lucky readers will win a 4-pack of tickets to attend, as well. The show will be held Sunday, December 17th, at 6:30pm at the Fox Theatre, Detroit . Click here to purchase tickets. About the show: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis is the longest running consecutive tour in the music industry. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller and dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, December 17. Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre. GIVEAWAY: One of my readers will win a 4-pack of tickets to the show! Enter via the widget below. Giveaway will end on Wednesday, November 8th, at 11:59pm ET , and winner will b...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. A Magical Cirque Christmas will be coming to the Fox Theater on Friday, December 8th, at 7:30pm, and one of my lucky readers will win a 4-pack to attend! About the show: Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music. Celebrate the magic of the season with the entire family at A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS. Coming to the Fox Theatre Friday, December 8! Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at 313presents.com and on Ticketmaster. GIVEAWAY: One of my readers will win a 4-pack of tickets to the show! Enter via the widget below. Giveaway will end on W...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Celtic Thunder: Odyssey will be performing at the Fox this October, and one of my lucky readers will win a four-pack of tickets  to attend! I've never seen them before but they are Celtic singers, with an orchestra I believe, and it looks pretty cool. Tickets can be purchased here . About the show: PBS darlings Celtic Thunder will play at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. ODYSSEY, the latest show from the internationally acclaimed group, is a fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture, firmly grounded in the ensemble's impressive history, while ambitiously forging new paths. Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre. In ODYSSEY, Celtic Thunder invites audiences on a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music, and the innovative original a...

This week has again felt long but there were a lot of fun elements too. I'm looking forward to my week off work—I'm taking a half-day next Friday so that we can celebrate Christmas with my parents/have lunch with them at their place, and then the next Monday through Friday I am off work, for the most part. UNO deep dish pizza, from its Farmington Hills, MI restaurant What I've been up to this week: Dining out . My boyfriend's mom was visiting us from Indiana this weekend so we did a lot of dining out, which was fun. In addition, on Sat. for lunch I met a friend at Browndog Northville, which is always tasty (I love their ice cream flights). For Saturday dinner, my boyfriend, his mom, and I went to Detroit and had Detroit Shipping Co. for dinner—it's kind of like a food court/dining hall, and I mostly go to Bangkok 96 there for its Chicken Pad Thai roll (think sushi but with tortilla instead of rice as the holder) and mango sticky rice. We also had dumplings from Momo...

I can't believe it's already the end of October—this month FLEW by, possibly because I had a work trip and then two weddings to attend, but still. We are headed to Portage this weekend to visit friends, but will be back Sunday night in time for Halloween on Monday. As a childless adult, Halloween is unfortunately not that exciting anymore, but we are going to have a work Zoom "lunch party" of sorts in costume so that will be fun. Free pizza from Green Lantern, Madison Heights What I've been up to this week: Dining in and doing takeout . Last Friday, I had lunch with a friend at Condado Tacos in Royal Oak, which is always good. On Saturday, my mom and I had Noodles for lunch again, because of their 50% off deal, and my boyfriend, a friend, and I went to Frita Batidos in Detroit for dinner before a show, which is always tasty; I usually get a frita (burger) and their garlic fries. On Sunday, we had takeout lunch and dinner with friends, while my boyfriend and one of...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I'm a huge fan of Jim Gaffigan—I've seen him about 3-4 times, including this past March in Chicago, and once in Windsor—and am beyond bummed that I will be out of town when he's here in Detroit on November 19 and 20. However, two  of my lucky readers will win a 4-pack of tickets to his November 20th show, 7pm at the Fox Theatre! Tickets start at $39.75, and can be purchased here . About the show: Jim Gaffigan brings his 2022 “The Fun Tour” to the Fox Theatre on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20. Both shows will begin at 7 p.m. Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre. Jim Gaffigan is a six-time Grammy® nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his ...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Madagascar the Musical  will be coming to the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2pm, and one of my lucky readers will win a 4-pack to attend! I'm a fan of the movie Madagascar , so I'm curious to see the show. About the show: This smash hit musical features all your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends as they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar. This brand-new musical from Dreamworks (Shrek The Musical) will leave audiences with no choice but to "Move It, Move It!" Tickets start at $20, and can be purchased here . You can also save 20% off select tickets with code FAMILY . GIVEAWAY: One of my readers will win a 4-pack of tickets to see the show! Enter via the widget below. Giveaway will end on Tuesday, November 1st...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Cirque du Soleil is bringing a new Christmas show to the Fox Theatre this December! The show will run from Thursday, Dec. 15th through Monday, Dec. 26th. Tickets start at $26.50. I'm a huge Cirque fan so I'm excited to see this one. One of my lucky readers will win a 4-pack of tickets to the Dec. 15th show, at 7:30pm! See below for details.  About the show: "‘Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil could imagine. Join Isabella, a curious girl, jaded by the craze surrounding Christmas, as she is whisked away to an upside-down, inside-out world of the poem where she meets colorful characters of this timeless classic. Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas show, ‘Twas the Night Before... is a flurry of love, Christmas cheer, rip-roaring fun and hugely lovable characters th...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own . I'm a huge Wheel of Fortune fan, so I'm excited to be attending this—its "theatrical experience" show will be the Fox Theatre on October 22nd, at 7:30pm, and guests have the chance to be audience members! Not only that, it's hosted by Clay Aiken, of American Idol fame. About the show: Wheel of Fortune LIVE!, an all-new theatrical experience, is going on tour across North America and is headed to the Fox Theatre on Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. The all-new live stage show, produced by Right Angle Entertainment in partnership with Sony Pictures Television and UTA, is the one-and-only way fans can experience America’s Game® in person outside of Sony Pictures Studios. Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre. One of the greatest game shows of all time wants to give more fans a chance to win at Wheel of Fortune LIVE! Gu...

If you are reading this in the morning or midday on Friday or later, I am probably on my way to Holland—I go to the West Coast of Michigan yearly, and I like to visit Holland, Grand Haven, Saugatuck, and usually Fennville (Crane's for pie flights!). We are staying in Holland this year but ironically don't have any plans to stop by downtown—this year we are fitting in Grand Rapids for some good eats and drinks too. Mean Girls at the Fisher Theatre, Detroit What I've been up to this week: Seeing Mean Girls  at the Fisher Theatre . I was supposed to see this last Tuesday, if you recall, but because the performance was canceled that day due to technical problems, my mom and I were able to reschedule it for the Sunday night performance. The show was a lot of fun—I still prefer the movie version but there were definitely some songs that were bangers that I have been listening to over and over this week on Spotify, too. It's playing at the Fisher through the 19th , so check i...

I have been staying up too late recently, till like 1am, and then I'm super tired the next day ... just watching TV on my iPad and playing Wordle and whatnot, but I need to curb it back to like 11:30pm-12am. This was a fun and busy week and this weekend is colonoscopy prep, which I have been dreading, because it means I can only have liquids for two days straight. Pad Thai roll with chicken, from Bangkok 96 at Detroit Shipping Co. What I've been up to this week: Seeing shows in Detroit . On Saturday night, I saw Stars on Ice with my boyfriend, a friend, and her daughter, which was a lot of fun—I love ice skating but am terrible at it, so I definitely prefer being a spectator. The show was at Little Caesars Arena and thankfully not that busy. On Sunday, I went back to Detroit, this time to the Fox to see An American in Paris  with my boyfriend, a different friend, and her husband. I had seen the show a few years ago at the Opera House and it was very good; I'd give it 3.5/5 ...

This week has seemed really long, for some reason, so I'm glad it's Friday. I have a fun weekend planned, too. Crumbl this week: Passionfruit, Brownie, Confetti Cake, Original ft. PB M&Ms What I've been up to this week: Dining out . Last Friday, my boyfriend and two friends and I were able to try hot pot in a restaurant, which I had been wanting to do for a while but hadn't yet done. Hot pot is basically The Melting Pot but with Asian food—usually with broths, and you cook and meat and veggies in them. I have had it only one time before, in college. We ended up trying Lao Pot, in Madison Heights, since it looked the most authentic; Troy has a new place called Hot Pot City, too, but apparently they bring you all the food already cooked, which isn't how hot pot usually goes. On Sunday, my boyfriend and I did First Watch in Troy for brunch, since I had a $20 gift card from the last time I was there (way back pre-COVID), and we did Union Assembly for dinner, in Detr...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Romance! Adventure! Gershwin! Who could ask for anything more? Filled with the music of legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin, the Tony Award-winning masterpiece, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, is dancing its way to the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at 3pm. Inspired by the Academy Award winning film, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS transports the audience to post-war Paris, where romance is in the air and youthful optimism reigns. In this poignant production, Gershwin’s soaring melodies are matched by gravity-defying dance as the world rediscovers the power of love.  Hoping to start a new life, World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly liberated Paris to try and make his mark as a painter. Jerry's life becomes complicated when he meets the mysterious Lise, a young Parisian ballet dancer with a haunting secret who, like Jerry, is yearning for a new beginn...