Restaurant Review: Rochester Brunch House

You know you\’ve scored a good guy when he calls and asks you to brunch (well technically he said breakfast because he hates how millennial brunching has become). A previously took me to Rochester Brunch House earlier in the year, you can see what we each ate here. Last time we went to Rochester Brunch House there was snow on the ground, and this time we were able to dine outside. So let\’s get to what we ate… A ordered the Breakfast Burrito which comes with your choice of ham, bacon or sausage, egg, onions, peppers, cheese, potatoes and sausage gravy. As for me I tried to be healthier this round and ordered the California Omelet which has ham, bacon, tomatoes, onions, avocado and swiss cheese in it. I decided on tomato slices instead of potatoes or grits and had a slice of whole wheat toast. Both of us absolutely loved our meals, and I cannot wait to go back.

Wicked Announces Lottery for $25 Tickets

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A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to the Detroit Opera House with performances from August 8 – September 2, 2018.

 
Two and one-half hours prior to each performance, people who present themselves at the Detroit Opera House box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum; thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only.  This lottery is available only in-person at the box office, with a limit of two tickets per person.  Lottery participants must have a valid photo ID when submitting their entry form and, if chosen, when purchasing tickets. 
 
The surprising tale of an unlikely friendship between two women in the Land of Oz, WICKED tells the untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good, long before Dorothy drops in.  Elphaba, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. Glinda is beautiful, ambitious and very popular.  The remarkable odyssey of how these unexpected friends changed each other’s lives for good has made WICKED one of the world’s most popular musicals.
 
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, WICKED has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Joe Mantello with musical staging by Wayne Cilento. WICKED is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
 
Since opening in 2003, WICKEDhas been performed in over 100 cities in 15 countries around the world (U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Germany, Holland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, The Philippines, China, Mexico, and Brazil) and has thus far been translated into six languages: Japanese, German, Dutch, Spanish, Korean, and Portuguese. 
 
Declared “The Best Musical of the Decade” by Entertainment Weekly and “A Cultural Phenomenon” by Variety, WICKED is the recipient of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards.
 
Performance times for WICKED appearing August 8 – September 2, 2018 at the Detroit Opera House, located at 1526 Broadway, in Detroit are:
 
•   Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.
•   Sunday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
•   Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
•   Thursday, August 9 matinee at 1:00 p.m.
•   Special open captioned performance on August 12 at 7:30 p.m.
 
Tickets for WICKED start at $43 (includes facility fee) and are available for purchase online at www.broadwayindetroit.com or www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-982-2787, and at the Fisher Theatre and Detroit Opera House box office. For group sales (15 or more) please call 313-871-1132 or email groups@broadwayindetroit.com. Tickets for the open captioned performance may be purchased in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office or by phone at 313-872-1000, ext. 0.  Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.
 
Broadway In Detroit uses Ticketmaster as its sole, authorized ticketing agent. Individual tickets purchased from a ticket broker or “third party” ticket reseller involves risk and may not be authentic, sold at box office prices, or with correct performance and venue information. Broadway In Detroit box offices cannot reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets sold through a third party or ticket reseller. Broadway In Detroit is also unable to contact third party purchasers with pertinent updates or changes regarding performances.
 
For more information, please visit http://www.BroadwayInDetroit.com.

Coming to Detroit: CHICAGO

Pop, Six, Squish, Uh-Uh, Cicero, Lipschitz! Detroit had it coming. You\’ll only have yourself to blame, if you\’re not there and aren\’t seeing it. Will you be there when CHICAGO takes the stage at the Fisher Theatre October 16-21?



CHICAGO will appear at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre, October 16-21, 2018. Tickets start at $39 and go on sale Sunday, August 5. Purchase tickets online at www.broadwayindetroit.com or www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 800-982-2787. Starting Monday, August 6, tickets may be purchased at the Fisher Theatre box office.

With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, CHICAGO is now the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history — and it still shows no sign of ever slowing down!
Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, CHICAGO is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording. 
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.
The national tour is directed by David Hyslop and choreographed by David Bushman.  Walter Bobbie is the director of the original New York Productionand Ann Reinking was the original choreographer in the style of Bob Fosse. CHICAGO features set design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Ken Billington and sound design by Scott Lehrer. The production also features orchestrations byRalph Burns, supervising music direction by Rob Fisher.
CHICAGO is a production not to be missed. And all the reviewers agree. Time Magazine calls it “A Triumph,” Newsweek raves “Smashing” and Entertainment Weekly sums it up by calling CHICAGO “Broadway’s Most Electrifying Show.”
Visit www.ChicagoTheMusical.comfor more information.
Performance times for CHICAGOappearing October 16-21, 2018 at the Fisher Theatre, located at 3011 West Grand Blvd., in Detroit are:
•           Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.
•           Sunday evening performance at 7:30 p.m.
•           Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
•           Special open captioned performance on Friday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets for CHICAGOstart at $39 (includes facility and parking fees) and go on sale Sunday, August 5. Tickets can be purchased online at www.broadwayindetroit.com or www.ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-982-2787  Starting Monday, August 6 tickets can also  be purchased at the Fisher Theatre box office. A limited number of premium seats will be available through Ticketmaster and at the Fisher Theatre box office. For group sales (10 or more) please call 313-871-1132 or email groups@broadwayindetroit.com. Tickets for the open captioned performance may be purchased in person at The Fisher Theatre box office or by phone at 313-872-1000, ext. 0. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.
Broadway In Detroit uses Ticketmaster as its sole, authorized ticketing agent. Individual tickets purchased from a ticket broker or “third party” ticket reseller involves risk and may not be authentic, sold at box office prices, or with correct performance and venue information. Broadway In Detroit box offices cannot reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets sold through a third party or ticket reseller. Broadway In Detroit is also unable to contact third party purchasers with pertinent updates or changes regarding performances.

 

MOD Pizza: The Isaac

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I recently tried MOD Pizza for the first time, and I am not really sure why it\’s taken me this long to try MOD. One thing I LOVE is you can get AS MANY toppings on your pizza as you want, without being charged extra. MOD offers a special seasonal pizza, and right now it\’s the Isaac. The Isaac is available at all locations, and features olive oil, garlic, ricotta, red onion, roasted grape tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette and basil. Not only is this pizza delicious it\’s making a big impact. Did you know that in the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-35. This pizza was inspired by a brilliant young man whose life ended too soon. As someone who lost a friend to suicide his story really hit home, and that\’s why I really wanted to get the word out about this pizza. This pizza is helping MOD donate a minimum of $50,000 to The Jed Foundation which is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for our nation\’s teens and young adults. If you\’re thinking of getting a pizza I highly recommend heading to MOD and getting an Isaac.

Who Run the World? GIRLS!

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The great James Brown sang, this is a man’s world, but it wouldn’t be nothing without a women or a girl. In the 90’s the Spice Girls hit center stage bringing girl power. While the corporate world tends to be filled with powerful men in suits, it doesn’t mean women cannot take the world by storm. It’s amazing how things have changed and what women are doing to push the envelope in business, technology and more. Strong, powerful and amazing women are running some of our favorite brands from Thirty-One to Origami Owl and so many more, women are paving the way for other women to show that girl power exist.  Have you heard of Chrissy Weems? If not I bet you’ve heard of her brand Origami Owl. This brand began with Bella, she wanted to earn enough money to purchase a car when she turned 16 – how many of you ladies can relate to this? I know I personally couldn’t afford a car at 16, in fact I was given my great grandmas Oldsmobile when so I could get back and forth to college. The car was a literally piece of crap, and on a couple occasions I had to call my dad, because my headlights went out at 5 o’clock in the morning and I had a class I needed to be at and couldn’t miss. So I totally get Bella wanting to be proactive and not ending up with a lemon like I did. Bella’s story is different she had a BA mom who supported her along with two family friends Shawn and Tyson, which brought the dream of Origami Owl to life. If you don’t know what Origami Owl is, you’re about to want to have a party of your own. The jewelry is customizable, that’s right YOU shine through in your jewelry it’s all about you. It’s amazing to think that ones females dream of just being able to pay for a car became a huge successful business. It makes me so proud to be a female, knowing that these powerhouses have paved the way for me to be successful as well, they’ve given me the strength to strive for the best and really go after my dreams and really that’s what this is all about isn’t it? Being the best version of yourself and going after what you want. Think about the women who are working on life saving medications, and the ones that are paving the way for your daughters to do whatever they want to do in life without a man holding them back. After reading about Chrissy Weems and her story, the journey and the creation of Origami Owl, it made me love the brand even more. I already own a couple pieces of jewelry, and will be buying another one in the upcoming weeks for a friend who is engaged. I hope any girl who thinks she isn’t good enough to do something, or thinks that she can’t do it because she is a girl realizes that girls run the world, and little lady you can do anything.