February 2008

Exercising Optimism

An accident survivor founded Walk The Line, a Ferndale gym for the disabled.

By Aleene Jinn Hang

A Very Close Call

An unexpected heart attack in a relatively young, seemingly health man inspired a new way of life.

By Lisa Brody

Good Eats, Good Luck

Feb. 7 marks the Chinese year of 4706. The Year of the Rat begins with a feast of specific foods.

A Field of Dreams

Until last summer, the park known as Fletcher Field was an urban wilderness.

By Alexa Stanard

Hands-on Solutions

From suntanning to pruning roses, bathing babies to sanding furniture, hands wear the effects of our daily labors like a glove.

By Rebecca Powers

Growing Concern

Melinda Curtis is part of a campaign to reverse a trend in the American food chain by promoting local foods.

By Samantha Cleaver

Molly's Picks

Restaurant veteran Molly Abraham noshes around town, tracking down some top spots

By Molly Abraham

Another White Knight

Riesling (white) wine is enjoying an upswing in popularity.

By Christopher Cook

Puck is in Luck at MGM

The Wolfgang Puck Grille in downtown's new MGM Grand Casino is one of the latest arrivals on the casino scene.

By Christopher Cook

The Legacy of Charles L. Freer

He was a tough businessman who became fabulously wealthy, and he enriched the nation with his gift of a stupendous art collection. But nearly forgotten among his treasures is his remarkable Detroit...

By George Bulanda

Rhythm of Life

Even at 89, jazz musician, arranger, composer, and teacher Gerald Wilson doesn't miss a beat. In fact, the former Detroiter has just released a new CD on Mack Avenue Records.

By Jim McFarlin

Arts & Entertainment February '08

Arts and Entertainment listings for February 2008.