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
Coming to Paramount+: Jerry & Marge Go Large
Something fun is now on Paramount+, and as a Michigander so knows all about the story of the Michigan couple and the lottery I had to check out Jerry & Marge Go Large. Random fact, Jerry & Marge Go Large takes place in Evart, Michigan, which is the town I ended up blowing one of my tires out in a few years ago. And just like in the Jerry & Marge Go Large, the man who helped me get back on the road was kind and caring.
Jerry & Marge Go Large tells the story of an Evart, Michigan couple who found a flaw in the Winfall lottery and ended up legally winning millions and millions of dollars due to Jerry’s smarts. But this isn’t your typical get rich fast story. Jerry and Marge put a lot of thought, and effort into getting the winnings, and even included their friends and neighbors of Evart in on the winnings when they added money to the pot.
The story is sweet, fun and intriguing. It’s a story you won’t believe is real but it is. If you’re looking for a fun movie to watch this weekend I highly recommend checking out Jerry & Marge Go Large! I watched it three times already and my mom has watched it twice just for reference how good it is!
JERRY & MARGE GO LARGE is inspired by the remarkable true story of retiree Jerry Selbee (Cranston), who discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge (Bening), wins millions and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town.
In addition to Cranston and Bening, the cast includes Larry Wilmore, Rainn Wilson, Anna Camp, Ann Harada, Jake McDorman, Michael McKean and Uly Schlesinger.
PG-13, for some language and suggestive references
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Paramount+.
5 Strawberry Picking Tips
Something exciting happened this week in Michigan—strawberry season arrived! There’s nothing like fresh strawberries from the field. Strawberry season usually begins in mid-June and lasts around three weeks depending on the weather and supply/demand. My favorite Michigan berries come right at the beginning of the season, and U-pick at Blake Farms began their season this week—so you know I had to go there immediately.
Are you ready to go strawberry picking? I’m sharing some tips to give you the best strawberry picking experience below.
5 Strawberry Picking Tips
1. Plan ahead.
Make sure you know what the u-pick hours are.
With inflation at an all-time high find out what the prices of picking will be.
Make sure the fields are plentiful so you don’t waste a trip.
Find out if they supply containers or if you need to bring your own.
2. Wear sunscreen and bring water
Strawberry fields are in a wide-open space, you’ll be getting full sun and it’s best to keep yourself protected. I also wear sunglasses and a hat and stay hydrated.
3. Don’t wear nice clothes
Strawberry plants are not elevated, you’ll be crawling or bending over to pick. This means the chances of getting strawberry juice all over you are pretty high, and no one wants to ruin their clothing.
4. Pick red berries
Strawberries only ripen on the plant, therefore you only want to pick the completely red berries.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget to look underneath the strawberry leaves, this is where you’ll find the most berries.
5. Be gentle
Leaving the caps on will help the strawberries last longer. You also don’t want to squish or bruise the berries.
What to do when you get home with your berries
1. Wait to wash them
You only want to wash your berries when you are ready to eat them. Once you wash the berries they are prone to spoiling quicker.
2. Best if used within 3-4 days of picking
Strawberries don’t have a long life and are best consumed within 3-4 days of picking.
Pro Tip: Storing them in the refrigerator will help you get the most out of your berries.
3. Freeze extras
Wash and hull them (take the green part off). Let them dry and put them in plastic bags in the freezer. I love to add frozen strawberries to smoothie bowls, make chia seed pudding, and more.
Happy picking!
If you live in the metro Detroit area I highly recommend heading over to Blake Farms for your u-pick experience!
Movie Review: Brian and Charles
Brian and Charles is definitely not the typical movie that I would gravitate to. But one of my goals of 2022 is to expand my horizon in whatever capacity that I can. So when the opportunity presented itself to screen Brian and Charles I decided to give it a go. The quick verdict: it’s lovely and relatable.
Brian and Charles is in theaters this Friday (June 17, 2022)
Brian and Charles is filmed in a mockumentary style and set during a harsh winter in an isolated Welsh village where Brian (David Earl) is struggling on his own. Already sounds relatable, doesn’t it? In order to stay busy Brian decides to start building things. Most of the things he builds are meaningless, but then he gets an idea. Since friends weren’t coming to him, Brian decided he would make a friend of his own. And so he built a robot and called him Charles (Chris Hayward).
While loneliness is at the forefront of Brian and Charles, you definitely get some laugh out loud moments and plenty of quirky British comedy. As you can image the film has moments that will rip at your heart strings especially the bullying parts.
If you’re looking for something to watch this weekend give Brian and Charles a go!
Disney on Ice Giveaway – CLOSED
Disney on Ice is coming back to Little Caesars Arena this fall, and it’s fun for all ages (I don’t have kids and I loved it).
Disney on Ice
Presents Let’s Celebrate
September 16-18, 2022
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
Tickets on sale now at 313presents.com
Want to win tickets? I am giving away a 5-pack of tickets to see Disney on Ice Presents Let’s Celebrate to one lucky winner. Enter below and good luck!
Fashion meets Food 