31 Things To Do In July
Happy July! ‘Tis the season for bonfires, trips to the beach, and backyard BBQs. July is a sun-soaked month here in Michigan, so in order to take full advantage it I made she sure back this July bucket list with plenty of summer necessities.
1. Did you know July is National Ice Cream month? Start the month off right with a trip to your favorite local ice cream shop.
2. Give yourself a fresh pedicure so you’re extra confident stepping out in flip flops or barefoot this month. If heading to a salon for a pedicure isn’t your thing give yourself one at home. I am currently loving Zoya Pink Palette Summer 2022 and Zoya Hello Summer.
3. Adventure to a local state park or metro park. I love packing a picnic lunch, and going for a hike. If hiking isn’t your thing look for one that has water where you can hang out by the beach, go kayaking, paddling board or rent a pedal boat. You could even read a book while you listen to the water touch the shoreline. State parks and metro parks offer plenty of options no matter what type of adventure you’re looking for.
4 Happy Fourth of July! Pack a cooler and head to the beach. Have a backyard cookout or enjoy a picnic in the park. Whatever you decide to do I hope it’s the best day ever.
5 Happy Graham Cracker Day! Today’s the perfect day to grab a box of graham crackers, your favorite chocolate, a bag of marshmallows and enjoy an evening by a bonfire eating s’mores.
6. Plan a trip to a water park or splash pad.
7. Happy Chocolate Day! Make some brownies or chocolate chip cookies today.
8. Book a camping trip. There’s just something
9. Spend a couple waters on the water on a pedal boat. My local metro park has pedal boat swans, dragons and ducks for rent!
10. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is enjoy time around a bonfire, especially when it involves Hobo Pies.
11. Take me out to the ballpark. Baseball season is in full swing, head to the ballpark and catch a game, and maybe a ball too.
12. Go for a hike. There’s just something zen about venturing around the woods and enjoy time in nature. Be sure to spray yourself with tick spray before going!
13. Happy French Fry Day! Try making your own fries today.
14. It’s Shark Awareness Day today, celebrate by watching the classic Jaws.
15. Get up early and catch a sunrise.
16. Head out to the lake for a kayaking adventure.
17. Test your luck at a game of putt putt.
18. Go for a bike ride.
19. Catch a movie at a drive-in.
20. Unplug for 24 hours and just enjoy the little things the day brings.
21. Visit a farmers market.
22 Happy Hammock Day! Hanging out in a hammock is one of my favorite ways to unwind. Especially after a long week.
23. Do some stargazing.
24. Happy Self Care Day. Do something nice for yourself today, it can be something big like going to get a message or something small like lighting your favorite candle and just enjoying the moment.
25. Go fishing.
26. Visit a U-Pick farm.
27. Take a day trip to somewhere you haven’t been before.
28. Head a museum.
29. Do a random act of kindness.
30. Happy Cheesecake Day! Today is the perfect day to channel your inner Golden Girl.
31. Happy Avocado Day. Today is the perfect day to make some guac.
Coming to Detroit: Encanto: The Sing-Along
Detroit! I have something fun to share with you! Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour is coming to Pine Knob Music Theatre and it’s going to be an event you don’t want to miss! And guess what? I’m sweetening the deal by offering 15% off face value tickets from all price levels when you order from ticket master!
Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Pine Knob Music Theater
15% off coupon code: BRUNO15
Order you’re tickets today!
Coming to Detroit: Dear Evan Hansen
Hey Detroit! Have you heard the news? The Tony Award-Winning Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen is coming to the Fisher Theatre this fall!
Dear Evan Hansen
September 27 – October 3, 2022
Fisher Theatre, Detroit, Michigan
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 8th, 2022
Broadway In Detroit announced today that individual tickets for the Detroit premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN will go on sale on July 8 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available online at Ticketmaster.com, BroadwayInDetroit.com, charge by phone (800) 982-2787, and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office.
A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it.
Dear Evan Hansen has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says Dear Evan Hansen is “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” The New York Times calls it “a breathtaking knockout of a musical.” And NBC Nightly News declares the musical “an inspiring anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.”
Dear Evan Hansen features a book by Tony Award-winner Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon), a score by Grammy®, Tony® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal).
Declared “One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post’s Peter Marks, Dear Evan Hansen opened at the Music Box Theatre to rave reviews where it’s broken all box office records and struck a chord with critics and audiences alike. It went on to win six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the Drama League Award for Outstanding Musical Production, two Obie Awards, a Drama Desk Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and two Helen Hayes Awards. The show launched its First North American Tour at the Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado and has since performed in more than 40 cities across North America playing for more than 1.5 million audience members. The show’s now-iconic blue polo and arm cast are part of the permanent collection of the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC.
The Grammy Award-winning Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen, produced by Atlantic Records, made an extraordinary debut on the Billboard 200, entering the chart at #8 – the highest charting debut position for an original cast album since 1961 – and went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Dear Evan Hansen, produced by Stacey Mindich,features scenic design by David Korins, projection design by Peter Nigrini, costume design by Emily Rebholz, lighting design by Japhy Weideman, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, and hair design by David Brian Brown. Music supervision, orchestrations and additional arrangements are by Alex Lacamoire. Ben Cohn is the Associate Music Supervisor. Vocal arrangements and additional arrangements are by Justin Paul. Danny Mefford is the choreographer. Casting by Tara Rubin Casting/Xavier Rubiano. Sash Bischoff, Adam Quinn and Danny Sharron are the Associate Directors. Judith Schoenfeld is the Production Supervisor. US General Management 101 Productions.
Recommended for ages 12+; This production contains some adult themes, including discussions of suicide. Children under the age of five will not be permitted in the theatre.
For more information on Dear Evan Hansen, visit the show’s website and social media pages at:
www.dearevanhansen.com
www.instagram.com/dearevanhansen
www.twitter.com/dearevanhansen
www.facebook.com/dearevanhansen
Performance times
for the Dear Evan Hansen appearing
September 27 – October 9, 2022
at the Fisher Theatre
located at 3011 W. Grand Blvd., in Detroit are:
- Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday evening performances at 7:30 p.m.
- Special Open Caption performance on Sunday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for Dear Evan Hansen start at $50 (includes facility fee) and will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 8. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-982-2787, and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office. A limited number of premium seats will be available through Ticketmaster and at the Fisher Theatre Box Office.
Nomadik Subscription Review: Hammock Box
I received this Nomadik subscription box in exchange for my honest review.
One thing is for certain, there’s something completely calming about relaxing in a hammock surrounded by nature. I recently received the hammock box from Nomadik. The box itself is designed for relaxing at home, elevating your campsite experience, reading, recovering, or napping. The box retails for $64 and I’m spilling all the details of what I received in the box below!
What was in the Hammock Subscription Box?
Grand Trunk Hammock + Straps
Relax with ease in the Ultralight Starter Hammock. Yes, I have a couple hammocks of my own, did I need another hammock—probably not. That being said this one is small and lightweight and actually fits in my pack—my other hammock takes up a lot of room. So I was actually really pleased with it. The hammock came with five-foot straps, 2 nautical-grade carabiners, and a stuff sack, making it my new favorite.
UCO Utility
This is definitely the product I didn’t know I needed, I’m blown away by how many times I’ve used it. Usually, I pack a fork, spoon, and knife for day hikes, but now I just pack the UCO utility spork and I am ready to eat oats, salad, and spread pb&jam with only one utensil.
Gear Aid Tenacious Tape Mini Patches
I don’t care who you are, you can always use patches. These patches are your instant fix for a tear in your sleeping bag, tent, or your puffy jacket. I like to keep them in my pack, as well as my first aid kit (easy to find when an emergency arises).
Skrach Labs Strawberry Lemonade Hydration Mix
I’ll be honest with you, the hydration mix didn’t even make it into a picture—whoops! I received the Nomadik box on a day I was feeling super drained and dehydrated, so it arrived at the perfect moment. It didn’t upset my stomach like some other hydration mixes do, and the flavor was actually very refreshing.
Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes
These bamboo face wipes came in handy on a plane ride recently. They’re infused with a generous dose of Ursa Major’s 4-1 Essential Face Tonic formula—and they not only cleaned my skin but exfoliated, soothed, and hydrated my skin. They’re the new must-have in my to-go back.
Overall thoughts
The Nomadik hammock box was a great reminder to go out in nature and spend the day between the trees. Loved the box.
Coming to Detroit: Dirty Dancing in Concert
Are you ready to have the time of your life? I know I am! Dirty Dancing in Concert World Tour is coming to Detroit, November 4th, 2022 and I can’t even contain my excitement. Dirty Dancing is my all time favorite movie, and to add a concert aspect to it, I seriously can’t wait!
Dirty Dancing in Concert World Tour
November 4, 2022
Fisher Theatre, Detroit, Michigan
Relive the timeless love story of Baby and Johnny as global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), GEA Live, Karl Sydow and Broadway In Detroit announce Dirty Dancing in Concert, celebrating the film’s 35th anniversary on a full-size cinema screen with a band and singers live on stage. With a soundtrack that defined a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring a new thrilling experience to the 80s classic!
Audiences attending Dirty Dancing in Concert will experience the hit film in a unique and unforgettable way. A complete screening of the digitally remastered film will play as a band and singers perform the songs live, in sync with the film. Stay for the encore party and continue to sing and dance along with the band to your favorite Dirty Dancing songs.
Dirty Dancing in Concert will tour in 35 cities in North America in 2022. Opening in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the film, fans will have a new way to immerse themselves in the world of Dirty Dancing while celebrating the classic they know and love. For a list of cities and ticketing information, please visit www.dirtydancinginconcert.com or broadwayindetroit.com
Dirty Dancing, written by Eleanor Bergstein, directed by Emile Ardolino, and starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in their most iconic movie roles,was a worldwide box-office sensation when it was released in 1987. Its soundtrack generated two multi-platinum albums and multiple singles, including the Academy Award®-winning best original song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”. Grossing more than $213 million worldwide, Dirty Dancing captured the hearts of audiences everywhere.
Set in the summer of 1963, Baby Houseman (Jennifer Grey) and her family vacation to the beautiful Catskills resort, Kellerman’s. Intrigued by the staff’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze), and the vastly different lifestyle of others, Baby finds herself learning to dance while having the time of her life and falling in love. It is a summer she’ll never forget.
Dirty Dancing in Concert’s tour joins a series of live-to-film concerts touring internationally based on Lionsgate properties, including the highly successful La La Land in Concert, with more than 125 performances in 25 countries to date.
Dirty Dancing in Concert comes to the Fisher Theatre on November 4th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets (Starting at $55) go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 24th online at BroadwayInDetroit.com and in person at the Fisher Theatre Box Office
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