Around the Town : Birmingham

Common Ground's 35th Annual Art in the Park

Chris Stinson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Common Ground's 35th Annual Art in the Park returns in a new location in downtown Birmingham as construction in Shain Park shifts annual art fair to new spot. Now in its 35rd year, the admission free, Common Ground's Art in the Park will be held...(read more)

Farmers Markets in Oakland County

Pam Zawisa — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:26:00 GMT

The following are farmers markets located throughout Oakland County: Birmingham Farmers Market Location: Lot #6 North Old Woodward north of Harmon Hours: Sundays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Contact: 248-433-3550 Details: Fruits, vegetables, flowers, kids crafts...(read more)

15th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise

Chris Stinson — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Did you know that the Woodward Dream Cruise actually started as a small fundraiser to raise money for a soccer field in Ferndale? Today the event is a tribute to the classic car from all eras, and attracts over one million people and thousands of classic...(read more)

Only the name has changed......

Chris Stinson — Tue, 05 May 2009 01:34:00 GMT

The Birmingham Fine Art Festival , Presented by the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center has been around since 1980. But this year it has had a makeover. A name change. A new outlook on.........well, only the name has changed. It's now Art Birmingham...(read more)

Watching the Trains Run - Track #1

Chris Stinson — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT

A event for miniature railroad fans young and old. All aboard! (part one of two posts) Arriving on track #1 - One of America's largest "O" scale model railroad set up, The Chi-town Union Station recreates the age of modern rail with this...(read more)

Farmers Markets in Oakland County

Pam Zawisa — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:32:00 GMT

Birmingham Farmers Market Location: Lot #6 North Old Woodward north of Harmon Hours: Sundays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Contact: 248-433-3550 Details: Fruits, vegetables, flowers, kids crafts, live entertainment and fresh prepared food Clarkston Farmers Market...(read more)

On Stage: Soccer Moms

Chris Stinson — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:02:00 GMT

Can reading Soccer for Dummies, really help you in life? The Villiage Players (of Birmingham) present a tale of three moms who reluctantly take the field in a Mothers vs Sons soccer game. Oct. 17th - 19th and Oct. 24th - 26th Soccer Moms - a comedy by...(read more)