Win Tickets to See the B 52’s in Concert

New wave rock band The B-52s will perform at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Thursday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m. Since forming in Athens, Georgia in 1976, The B-52s have come a long way since their revolutionary 1979 self-titled debut, featuring the party music staple “Rock Lobster.”  Following the loss of founding member Ricky Wilson …

Troy Library Book Shop

I love books. Some women sneak clothes into the house. I sneak in books. My kids love books, too, and so does my husband. We’re all book lovers. Books, however, can be expensive, very expensive. The book habit is especially expensive with children, who naturally are fickle..and destructive (at least mine are). For me, the …

There’s Still Time to Pick Blueberries

If you haven’t gone to pick blueberries yet, there’s still time.  I would, however, call ahead to your favorite place to make sure their berries are ripe.  My 3 daughters & I went blueberry picking yesterday.  The bushes were loaded & we got 30 lbs of berries in just under 2 hours.  I’m sure there …

Romeo Peach Festival Sept 3- Sept 7

Labor Day.  It signifies the end of summer for most. Kids are getting ready to go back to school.  Parents are looking forward to their kids going back to school. Not us.  Our family usually sticks around town.  We have our annual Labor Day party with our family and friends that stay in town.  Many …

Disney on Ice Tickets on Sale Starting August 14

A century of classic and new Disney stars are taking to the ice to share memories, laughs and excitement in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic. The show is coming to The Palace of Auburn Hills Sept. 30 – Oct. 4. Tickets go on sale next Friday, Aug. 14. 100 Years of Magic …

Allen Park Street Fair

Friday and Saturday, August 7 – 8, 2009 from 12:00pm to 10:00pm head on down to to this retro-style downriver city and enjoy art, food and entertainment.  This is a FREE event in Downtown Allen Park.  For more information go to allenparkdowntown.com