Lowell R. Osmond

detroit, mi

Events:

Java and Jazz April 2007

Where: Detroit Public Library Main Library

Date: 2007-04-17 18:00:00

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Java and Jazz April 2007 The arts come together during Comerica Java & Jazz…a coffee house series. Detroit has long been known as a great jazz town. When you add the exciting art of spoken word into the mix, you have the Detroit Public Library’s 2007 Comerica Java and Jazz series. Celebrating its seventh season, Comerica Java & Jazz continues the tradition of providing a monthly after-work concert series that showcases some of Detroit’s finest creative talent. The April 2007 concert features jazz/R&B performers Gerard Gibbs & ORGANized Crime and poetry duo Creative Tradition. Gerard Gibbs & ORGANized Crime made their debut performance at the 1996 Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival. Since then, Gerard Gibbs & ORGANized Crime has enjoyed performing monthly at the world-famous Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit. The group’s career highlights include the release of the group’s debut CD – Gerard Gibbs & ORGANized Crime, “To Be or Not To B-3” (August 2001). Creative Tradition consists of the poetry of Wardell Montgomery, Jr., accompanied by saxophonist Keith Gamble. The duo will grace the stage of the Detroit Public Library with a must-see performance. A poet and songwriter, Montgomery is also an author, editor, producer and performance artist. Join us at the Detroit Public Library’s Main Library for a celebration of jazz and poetry while experiencing the amazing talent of performers of local and national acclaim. Performances are free and open to the public every third Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm through August (except June, when there will be a special Saturday concert). For more information, please call 313-833-4042 or visit our website at www.detroitpubliclibrary.org. Comerica Java and Jazz April 17, 2007 6:00pm Detroit Public Library- Main Library 5201 Woodward Detroit, MI 48202 www.detroitpubliclibrary.org

100th and 101st annual Detroit Kennel Club Dog Shows

Where: COBO Conference/Exhibition Center

Date: 2008-03-01 00:00:00

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The 100th and 101st annual Detroit Kennel Club Dog Shows will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 1 & 2, 2008. The shows are held at the Cobo Convention Center, One Washington Blvd, in downtown Detroit, Michigan. The breeds are on exhibit on Saturday from 9AM to 5PM and on Sunday from 9AM to 4PM. Judging starts at 9AM each day; all dogs have to be on their benches by 10AM. The best time to visit is between 9AM and 4PM. Adult tickets are $12; tickets for children under twelve and seniors are $8. Children under two years of age are free. Family packs, two adults and three children, are $35. Tickets are only available at the door.

Feist

Where: The Fillmore Detroit (formerly State Theatre)

Date: 2008-04-10 18:30:00

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Presented by Live Nation. Tickets are available at livenation.com, at any Ticketmaster outlet, or by phone at 248-645-6666!

Syd Mead: Visual Futurist

Where: Michigan Theater

Date: 2008-03-19 19:00:00

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Documentary about the art and life of Syd Mead, the conceptual artist behind Blade Runner, Tron, 2010, Aliens and more. VISUAL FUTURIST includes interviews with some of the greatest minds in design who share their experiences working with Syd Mead in automotive, industrial, and film design. Listen to Syd Mead recall his influences and life tales of working on some of the largest projects the world has ever undertaken. BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT will be screening at the Michigan Theater at the same time as this documentary premiere.

Claudia Schmidt w/Howard Glazer

Where: Lager House

Date: 2008-05-03 17:00:00

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Claudia Schmidt is a celebrated folk singer, guitarist and dulcimer player who currently resides in Traverse City. More than three decades as a touring professional have taken her throughout North America and Europe in venues ranging from intimate clubs to 4,000 seat theaters to festivals with tens of thousands in the audience. Schmidt has been featured on NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion," as well as the Les Blank documentary "Gap-Toothed Women." Schmidt has recorded fourteen albums of mostly original songs featuring 12-string guitar and Appalachian dulcimer. Over the years, her music has run the gamut from folk to jazz to blues and back again. In 2003, she also released a spoken word album. Detroit bluesman Howard Glazer opens. Glazer is nominated for a 2008 Detroit Music Award in the "Outstanding Instrumentalist in the Blues/R&B" category. He has shared bills with many greats including Johnny Winter, BB King, Savoy Brown and David "Honeyboy" Edwards, the last man to share the stage with Robert Johnson. Claudia's special appearance at PJ'S Lager House is to help celebrate her friend Bob Cafagna's "Sweet 16 in Reverse Birthday Party". Special MC for the night will be Dally in the Alley organizer Tom Galasso. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the great Claudia Schmidt in such an intimate setting for no cover charge and help Bob celebrate 16 in reverse!! The show begins early: doors at 5pm, music at 7:30pm. Admission subject to capacity, 21+ only.