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*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with TSO. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. all photos courtesy of TSO The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is coming back to Little Caesars Arena this year, on Dec. 28th, and it's always an amazing show! They'll be playing multiple cities this area again, also - see below for details. About the show: This year, multi-platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) kicks off a monumental winter tour on November 13th. The tour marks a triple celebration: 20 years of their beloved rock opera "THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE," reaching their 20 millionth concertgoer, and surpassing a phenomenal $20 million donated to charity. For more details on tour dates and ticket sales, visit www.trans-siberian.com . TSO remains true to the vision of their late founder, Paul O’Neill, by being one of rock's most generous bands. This year, the band will surpass a staggering $20 million donated to charity, a testament to thei...

It feels weird to write "24" for the year in this title! Welcome to the first week of 2024: it's been a short week but feels long, for some reason.  AYCE Korean BBQ at KPot, Novi What I've been up to this week: Dining out and getting takeout . Last Saturday, a friend and I went to KPot in Novi—my second time there—for AYCE (all-you-can-eat) KBBQ (Korean BBQ). I asked her to meet me there at 11:45am, because they open at 12pm, and I'm glad I did, because by 12:15 or 12:30, every table was full. This time was as enjoyable as my last, and it's the only AYCE KBBQ place in the area, other than its second location in Sterling Heights; $29.99 for dinner pricing (Sat/Sun is all-day dinner pricing) and $19.99 for M-Fri lunch, which is reasonable IMO. Yesterday, I had a work "field trip" (site visit) to Hamtramck, so I definitely stopped by Polish Village to get takeout after—they have fabulous Polish food. I ended up getting some pierogies, potato pancakes, k...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I had a great time at Duel in the D last year—I'm a UM alum, but I had only ever seen ONE hockey game in my life at that point, and this was the second one.  I'm looking forward to it again this year, and one of my lucky readers will win a 4-pack of tickets to experience it as well! About the game: The return of college hockey is headed to Little Caesars Arena with the annual “Duel in the D,” presented by Meijer, set for Saturday, February 10 at 8:30 p.m.  The fans of Hockeytown will be treated to one of the most intense and exciting rivalries in college hockey, as the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans men’s ice hockey teams will add another chapter in their storied rivalry and clash for the “Iron D” Trophy.  The “Duel in the D” matchup features the most-played rivalry in college hockey. The game will mark the 346th all-time meeting between...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media partnership with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. This will be my second time seeing Cirque du Soleil's CRYSTAL, which is their ice performance—I believe the first time was in January 2018, also at Little Caesars Arena (LCA). This year, CRYSTAL will be coming to LCA from January 4th through 7th. One of my lucky readers will win a four-pack of tickets to see the show on Thursday, January 4th, at 7:30pm at LCA  - read on for details! About the show: Ticket are for sale online now at 313presents.com and Ticketmaster! Click here to purchase. Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL—a one-of-a-kind production that brings the circus arts to the ice for the very first time, returns to Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena from January 4 to January 7, 2024, just in time for the city’s vibrant downtown winter scene. The show’s return marks the 14th time Cirque du Soleil has toured to Detroit. With seven jaw-dropping traditional circus acts all...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I used to attend Disney on Ice when it was at the Palace, and this will be my first time seeing it at Little Caesars Arena (LCA)—it will be here September 21-24! One of my lucky readers will win a family four-pack of tickets to attend the Thursday, September 21 show at 7pm! Read on for details. Disney On Ice Presents Find Your Hero September 21-24, 2023 at Little Caesars Arena On sale now at 313presents.com and Ticketmaster! 313presents.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-presents-find-your-hero About the show: Discover the hero inside us all when Disney On Ice returns with the magical adventures of favorite Disney stars brought to life like never before. Step inside the music and magic of Encanto with Mirabel and her family as they learn that everyone has a special gift. Sail away with Moana and Maui on their brave journey across the ocean to return the heart of Te Fiti....

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will be coming to Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, from November 17-19! I used to attend this when it was at the Palace, and it was always a good time. One of my lucky readers will win a family four-pack of tickets  to attend the Friday, November 17 show at 7pm! Read on for details. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey November 17-19, 2023 at Little Caesars Arena On sale now at 313presents.com and Ticketmaster! 313presents.com/events/detail/ringling-bros-and-barnum-bailey Get ready for The Greatest Show On Earth®! The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® invites Children Of All Ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats, pushing the limits of possibility and thrilling families and fans of all generations. Get closer to the action than ever before. Feel part of the show with an immersive, 360-degree environmen...

This has been a tough week, even though I'm now COVID-free. Starting in November, I did two sleep studies, which showed I had mild sleep apnea, and I decided to try a CPAP machine because of that—I never get good sleep and I never feel rested. It is a LOT to get used to, and I started it Sunday but yesterday (Thursday) has been the only night I was able to wear it for the whole night (7 hours); however, I still woke up multiple times, which was one of my original problems, so if that continues I may not continue with it.  Duel in the D, at Little Caesars Arena What I've been up to this week: Duel in the D hockey game at LCA.  A few days after I tested negative for COVID, my boyfriend, two friends, and I went to see UM vs. MSU hockey at Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena (LCA). I had only been to one other hockey game in my life—ironically, also a UM game, while I was a student—and this ended up being fun. UM won in overtime with only about a half-second left, so that was pr...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with 313 Presents. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. The Jingle Ball, a collaboration of musical artists, will be taking place on Tuesday, December 6th, at 7:30pm, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit. Backstreet Boys, Macklemore, Khalid, and more will be playing, and I am pretty bummed to have to miss it (I unfortunately have another event that day). However, TWO of my lucky readers will win a 4-pack of tickets to the show! See below for details. Tickets start at $41 and can be purchased here . About the show: Channel 95.5, Detroit’s #1 Hit Music Station, today unveiled the star-studded lineup for its annual holiday concert, iHeartRadio Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball 2022 Presented by Capital One, taking place on Tuesday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena. Mojo in the Morning officially announced the all-star performers for iHeartRadio Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball 2022 Presented by Capital One which will include:...

  credit: Jason McEachern *Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with TSO. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is coming back to Little Caesars Arena this year, on Dec. 29th, and I'm excited for it! They'll also be playing a multi-city tour per usual (see below for dates/locations).  About the show: Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO)  has announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More.” After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25th anniversary celebration of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. For 2022, TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” to 60 cities across the nation.  This year’s tour kicks off on Wed., Nov. 16 with performances...