March 2008

Well-rounded Trip

Colleges today, public and private, are making study abroad easier and more affordable than ever.

By Nancy Nall Derringer

No Final Resting Place

According to the Cremation Association of North America, one in three deceased Americans are now cremated (two of every five in Michigan). What to do with all those forsaken boxes of cremains?

By Richard Bak

Happy Hour

26 ways to take advantage of more evening sun.

Past Perfect

Two books, "Historic Photos of Ann Arbor" and "Historic Photos of University of Michigan," explore bygone days of the college town.

By George Bulanda

She's Got Gossip

Plymouth Township native Kelli Zink is making a name for herself in the ultra-competitive world of Internet celebrity gossip.

By Matt Lee

Throwing Curves

Detroit Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson lives in Detroit year round and defies convention in many ways.

By Lynn Henning

Golf's New Course

Golf is becoming a game of wider demographics.

By Lynn Henning

An Easter Hat Parade

At church, African-American women are strong believers in wearing the proper topper that's brimming in style

By Chuck Bennett

Ashcan Riches

An exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts trashes the belief that the Ashcan School produced only dreary images.

By George Bulanda

Taking the Plunge

The sleek Immerse Spa at MGM Grand Detroit is drenched in amenities, including a shimmering pool, sauna, whirlpool — and, for massage enthusiasts, something called a bonger

By Spa Spy

2008 Restaurant of the Year

Mon Jin Lau is that rare breed of Chinese restaurant where modern American influences rewrite old recipes, and dishes are served in a setting where decor, food presentation, and pampering service...

By Christopher Cook

Arts & Entertainment March '08

Arts and Entertainment listings for March 2008.

Sun and Shadow

Misery doesn’t love company. Despite what prevailing wisdom tells us, misery wants some good news.

By Rebecca Powers