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Earning a Business Degree at Macomb offers countless opportunity! Please join us at one of the information sessions at either campus.
All current and prospective students interested in the business courses are invited and urged to attend one of the scheduled sessions.
If you are interested in the fields of Accounting, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, Hospitality Management, Legal or Marketing, come and see what earning a Business Degree can do for you!
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that information sessions shall be held at 6:00 p.m. preceding each regular meeting as scheduled.
Students get into all home games free – just show your Macomb ID card!
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If you are interested in learning the important facts about applying to Macomb's Nursing program, this seminar is for you. Find out about pre-requisites, grade point average requirements, testing requirements, and more. Seating is limited, so please call early for your reservation.
If you are interested in learning the important facts about applying to Macomb's Selective Admission programs, this seminar is for you. Find out about pre-requisites, grade point average requirements, testing requirements, deadlines, etc.
This seminar will present the important facts about applying to the Health Information Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, and/or Veterinary Technician programs. Students interested in Radiologic Technology or Surgical Technology, should meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss details about the program. Seating is limited, so please call early for your reservation.
If you are interested in learning about applying to Macomb's Selective Admission programs, this seminar is for you. Find out about pre-requisites, grade point average requirements, testing requirements, deadlines, etc.
This seminar will present the important facts about applying to the Health Information Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, and/or Veterinary Technician programs. Students interested in Radiologic Technology or Surgical Technology, should meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss details about the program. Seating is limited, so please call early for your reservation.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Macomb Community College
are proud to partner for
an intimate series of Chamber Recitals. These concerts will
feature the sensitive artistry
of musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy core
works of the chamber music
repertory such as the brilliant quartets of Mozart and
General admission $15, Students $10
Purchase Tickets at www.MacombCenter.com | 586.286.2222
Ofrenda or altars are an essential part of a Dia de lost Muertos celebration. See altar displays that remember and honor the memory of those who have gone before us, and view the elements of a traditional Day of the Dead offering, including flowers and candles.
This event is an interactive display. In order to receive MMII credit, participants must complete and return a questionnaire, which will be located in the exhibit. MMII WebAdvisor Registration Code: 24081
These two films by National Geographic, presented by Mary Meier, professor of anthropology and archeology, explore recent research in the Pre-Classic period of the Maya. Follow archeologists in several different dig sites as they search for new information about the time from 300 BC forward in Mayan history, and discover artistic, religious and architectural feats.
(Films, 50 and 20 minutes)
Chef Scott O'Farrell C.E.C., C.E.P.C., C.C.A., instructor of culinary arts at Macomb Community College showcases the traditional ofrenda item, Pan de Muerto, a sweet, egg-based bread, sometimes decorated with dough resembling bones, which is placed on altars and eaten during Dia de los Muertos celebrations each year.
In La Ofrenda, viewers share director Lourdes Portillo's personal journey to understand her culture, reflecting on the pre-Hispanic roots of El Dia de los Muertos, then looking at present-day celebrations in Oaxaca, Mexico and in the United States. Dr. Maria Ramos, professor of Spanish language and Latin American culture will facilitate the film.
(Film, 60 minutes)
Reverend Joseph Gembala J.D., pastor at St. Malachy Catholic Church and former staff at a parish in Recife, Brazil, discusses the many different ways religion and cultures have blended in Central and South America, examining not only Roman Catholic influence, but also that of religions brought by enslaved Africans, such as Xango (Shango), and how these traditions continue to affect the hemisphere.
with Professor Michael Farrell of Art House Lectures and
Cost: $60 - This event is SOLD OUT
(Includes lunch) Tour will require patrons to disembark from
the bus to enter and tour the historic locations.
Trips include motorcoach transportation departing from and
returning to the Lorenzo Cultural Center at Macomb Community College, Center
Campus. The Cultural Center will open one hour prior to departure; please
arrive in time to check in; buses leave at listed times. Limited space
available. Events, dates, and times are subject to change without notice. All
ticket purchases final, no refunds or exchanges.
Cost: $60
Michigan's newest National Historic Landmark
Cost: $45
(Includes lunch at Meadow Brook Estate)
Trips include motorcoach transportation departing from and returning to the Lorenzo Cultural Center at Macomb Community College, Center Campus. The Cultural Center will open one hour prior to departure; please arrive in time to check in; buses leave at listed times. Limited space available. Events, dates, and times are subject to change without notice. All ticket purchases final, no refunds or exchanges.
Purchase Tickets www.MacombCenter.com | 586.286.2222
Michigan Opera Theatre, dress rehearsal for Madame Butterfly
Cost: $47 - This event is SOLD OUT
(Includes lunch at the MOT)
Nancy Barr, curator of photography at the DIA, explores the photographic tradition in Detroit, which goes far beyond recent trends documenting the blight and ruin of the city. This lecture looks at the varied and rich tradition of photography in Detroit including portraits, architectural studies, landscapes and documentary work by Detroit-based and international photographers.
The paintings of artists such as Edgar Degas, Pierre Renoir, Edouard Manet, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec have become among the most recognizable and popular art works in the world, but these artists were also magnificent draftsmen and printmakers. Nancy Sojka, curator of prints and drawings, shares the drawings, etchings, and lithographs of these artists and their revolutionary place in the history of modern art.
The Paul McPharlin Puppetry Collection is one of the most significant collections of historical puppets in the United States and includes American theatrical puppets from 1850 to 1950. Join Larry Baranski, curator of the collection as he discusses highlights from this collection and the life of Paul McPharlin, skilled performer, puppet maker, and authority on puppetry, who established the collection in 1951.
Buster Keaton stars in this 1926 comedy, which has been hailed as one of the best silent films ever made. Keaton plays a young Confederate locomotive engineer who has a chance to prove himself to the girl he loves when Union spies steal his locomotive. Elton Weintz, Macomb Community College professor of history, introduces the film.
78 mins.
Master filmmaker Roberto Rossellini directed this 1948 film depicting Berlin after the devastation of World War II. Gary Flemming, Ph.D., professor of political science and international relations at Macomb Community College, presents. In Italian with English subtitles.
78 mins.
This event qualifies for credit towards the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives Certificate. WebAdvisor Registration Code: 23517.
Elton Weintz, Macomb Community College professor of history, shows this 1976 film, which chronicled the riveting, real-life story of Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein as they uncovered the Watergate scandal during the Nixon
administration. 138 mins.
Our Fires Still Burn invites viewers into the lives of contemporary Native Americans living in the U.S. Midwest and explores the tragic history of the Boarding School Era. Interviewees explain how this past trauma continues to negatively impact their health and how reclaiming their spiritual and cultural identity is helping to heal this historical trauma. Filmmaker Audrey Geyer will facilitate a discussion following the film presentation.
60 mins.
This event qualifies for credit towards the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives Certificate.
WebAdvisor Registration Code: 23519
Gary Flemming, Ph.D., presents this sweet comedy, set in Berlin in 1989, about a young man trying to hide the fall of East Germany from his mother in order to protect her from shock after she awakens from a coma. In German with English subtitles.
121 mins.
This event qualifies for credit towards the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives Certificate.
WebAdvisor Registration Code: 23520
This Academy Award-nominated film tells the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914, during the First World War, when British, German, and French troops on the front lines put down their weapons and celebrated in the "no man's land" between the trenches. Elton Weintz presents. In English, French, and German with English subtitles.
116 mins.
This event qualifies for credit towards the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives Certificate.
WebAdvisor Registration Code: 23518
The 40th anniversary season "kicks off" in an exuberant way by offering the great melodies of Italian opera, song and colorful instrumental music. Joining the MSO will be tenor Aaron Caruso and mezzo-soprano Lisa Agazzi. Their expressive voices and connection with our audience have made them some of the area's most sought after singers.
"The coolest show EVER!"—The Tonight Show's Jimmy Fallon
VOCA PEOPLE is a dynamic, intergalactic musical theater experience that bridges languages, cultures…and planets! VOCA PEOPLE stars eight "Vocal Acrobats" who are literally out-of-this-world, and features "Chaplin-esque" physical comedy, enchanting a cappella harmonies, the art of Beat Box, and more. This purely vocal performance is great for all ages, sending you into orbit and leaving you grinning ear-to-ear! An interactive musical featuring over 70 songs from Mozart to Madonna—NO INSTRUMENTS, NO SOUND TRICKS, ONLY STUNNING VOCAL TALENT! Get a glimpse of the show!
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$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
"Modern-day Houdinis!"—Vail Daily News
The Spencers redefine the art of illusion with their unique fusion of magic, humor and mystery. Named Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year an amazing six times and earning magic's highest honor, the Merlin Award for International Magicians of the Year, the Spencers join the ranks of David Copperfield and Penn & Teller. Combining original theatrical elements with cutting-edge illusions, audience interaction, special effects, music, and stage magic—this family-friendly production creates a world where nothing is impossible and anything can happen.
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$30, $25, $15 children 12 & under
"You'll swear [they] conjured up the golden era of Las Vegas!"—Robin Leach
They were style with substance, swing with swagger and a non-stop party that everyone wanted access to. Experience Frank, Sammy, Joey & Dean as they were in their prime. Featuring exciting new arrangements of the classic songs everyone knows and loves, as well as original never-before-heard songs written by the late, celebrated songwriter, Ron Miller ("For Once In My Life"), and recorded voiceovers made exclusively for this show by Sandy Hackett's father, the late, legendary comedian, Buddy Hackett. Adult content.
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$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie's enchanting play, Disney's Peter Pan JR. is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn't grow up with no flying required! The score includes new arrangements of classic Disney songs, such as "Following the Leader," "You Can Fly," and "The Second Star to the Right." Join Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell, Hook, the Lost Boys, Fairies, Pirates, Indians and one very prompt crocodile for the adventure of a lifetime. Run time: 75 minutes.
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
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Sat. Oct. 18, 11am
Sat. Oct. 18, 2pm
Music and Lyrics by Sammy Cahn, Sammy Fain, Michelle Tumes, Xavier Atencio, George Bruns, Jack Lawrence, Frank Churchill, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Oliver Wallace and Ray Kelley.
Music Adapted & Arranged & Additional Lyrics by Eric Svejcar. Book Adapted & Additional Lyrics by David Zellnik.
Based on the screenplay by Ted Sears, Erdman Penner, Bill Peet, Winston Hibler, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright & William Cottrell. Based on the play by J.M. Barrie presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 phone: (212) 541-4684 fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
By Emily Bronte
Presented by Aquila Theatre
"The classics made relevant with superb acting and clever staging."—The New Yorker
Aquila Theatre brings to life Emily Bronte's classic story of all-consuming passion. The novel recounts the tale of ill-fated lovers on the lonely moors of northern England. Wuthering Heights is a story of passion, revenge, family, class, and the supernatural. More than a century and a half after its publication, Bronte's masterpiece remains incredibly moving. Recommended for grades 7 and up. Run time: two hours & 15 minutes plus Q & A following the 10am performance.
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Sun. Oct. 19, 3pm
Mon. Oct. 20, 10am
$25, $5 student
Dave Revels' SHADOWS OF THE 60s pays tribute to the tremendous legacy of The Four Tops, The Temptations and The Supremes. Reproducing the music note for note and in the original keys and arrangements, Revels' Shadows of the 60s is a night of classics, performing the hits that span the decades; with a grand finale featuring the music of Motown's Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Martha Reeves, Junior Walker, and more. Guaranteed to bring you to your feet—it's not a show, it's a party! Get a glimpse of the show!
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$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
Shaping Sound is an electrifying new show originally seen on the reality television series All the Right Moves that features Emmy Award nominees and stars of So You Think You Can Dance—Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini, Teddy Forance and Kyle Robinson with a dynamic company of contemporary dancers. Experience the exhilarating collaboration of the newest dance visionaries as they mash-up music genres and dance styles in one explosive, commercial dance theater experience for all ages.
$79, $59, $39
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"… they unite to create a sound so pure and smooth and homogeneous that does not seem humanly possible."—Fort Worth Star Telegram
With rousing a cappella renditions of spirituals, gospel, blues, reggae, hip-hop and jazz standards, Grammy Award-nominated Sweet Honey in the Rock captures the transcendent harmonies and driving rhythms of the black experience. This season, the five-voice choir of African-American women celebrates 40 years of inspiring music, delivered with its signature message of social justice and equality.
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$39, $33, $15 student ($49 pit seating)
Experience CAMELOT's "one brief shining moment" as Lerner and Loewe envisioned it in one of theatre's most legendary musicals. Recount the time-honored legend of King Arthur, Guenevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table in an enchanting fable of chivalry, majesty, and brotherhood in this four-time Tony® Award-winning show. Intimate and fresh, never has this story of passion, pageantry and betrayal been more captivating. The celebrated score includes the classics "If Ever I Would Leave You," "The Simple Joys of Maidenhood," and the title song, "Camelot."
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Sat. Nov. 1, 2pm
Sat. Nov. 1, 7pm
Sun. Nov. 2, 3pm
$59, $54
by Gene Zion
presented by ARTSPOWER
Harry has everything a little white dog with black spots could want. There's just one problem: he hates taking baths. He hates them so much, in fact, that one morning he runs away. ArtsPower's new musical, based on the classic book by Gene Zion with illustrations by Margaret Bloy Graham, captures both the whimsical humor and touching dedication to family found in Harry's story. Recommended for grades K–2. Run time: 55 minutes plus Q & A after the performance.
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Mon. Nov. 3, 9:45am
Mon. Nov. 3, 12:30pm
$15, $5 student
"Our go-to funny guy!"—Oprah Winfrey
Get your funny on with comedy legend SINBAD! Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 standup comedians of all time, Sinbad's clean comedy has kept audiences laughing in the aisles for over two decades. He's built a loyal following by taking the trials and tribulations of day-to-day life, throwing them back in our faces, and causing an uproar of comedic hysteria. Escape life's worries and laugh at its absurdities with Sinbad, for an evening of pure humor!
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$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
featuring The Jive Aces with special guests The Tinseltown Jitterbugs
"Absolutely Brilliant!"—Simon Cowell
Britain's Got Talent stars, The Jive Aces, are the UK's No. 1 Jive & Swing band. Renowned for their high energy Jump Jive and spectacular stage show, their music ranges from the timeless tunes of the swing era to the glitz of the Rat Pack, with a dash of rhythm & blues, swing and jazz. They feature songs made famous by such greats as Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald—along with a selection of superb originals. You won't want to miss what The Stage describes as "Simply sensational!" Get a glimpse of the show!
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$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
Based on Bob Hope's 1942 USO tour to the troops in the field, All Hands on Deck! is a new, two-act revue performed by four charismatic singers, dancers, comics, and a nine-piece orchestra. Boasting over 40 classic Big Band hits including: "Chattanooga Choo-Choo," "Atchison Topeka and the Santa Fe," "Pennsylvania Polka," "Don't Fence Me In," "Thanks for the Memory," and a powerful military medley, this true-to-life USO reproduction is filled with memories and great music. Get a glimpse of the show!
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$49, $43
"Musical-Comedy Joy!"—The New York Times
All aboard for this saucy production of ANYTHING GOES, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival and Choreography. When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love. Peppering this first-class comedy are some of musical theatre's most memorable standards, including "I Get a Kick Out of You," "You're the Top," and of course, "Anything Goes." Don't miss what the AP exclaims as, "So DELIGHTFUL, So DELICIOUS, So DE-LOVELY!" Get a glimpse of the show!
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Fri. Nov. 14, 7:30pm
Sat. Nov. 15, 2pm
Sat. Nov. 15, 7pm
$59, $54
Young Audiences New York's
Literature to Life® stage presentation of
The Glass Castle
By Jeannette Walls
The Glass Castle is a unique memoir of survival and resiliency told through the eyes of a young girl. It is the saga of the restless Walls family, led by a crusty eccentric father and his volatile artist wife. The author, Jeannette Walls, and her siblings are often left to fend for themselves as the family's precarious lifestyle necessitates frequently doing "the skedaddle," all the while holding to their cherished vision of "genius" Dad's creation of a fabulous home, the glass castle.
Recommended for grades 7 and up.
Run time: 60 minutes plus 15 minutes pre- and post-show discussion.
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Tue. Nov. 18, 10am
Wed. Nov. 19, 10am
$15, $5 student
"One hell of a voice!"—Robert Plant, Led Zeppelin
Burton Cummings transcends time, genres and generations with a body of work that continues to resonate with fans both old and new. The original lead singer of The Guess Who remains at the top of his game as a performer, singer, songwriter and recording artist second to none, with a voice rated among the finest in rock music. Enjoy the hits that made him famous: "American Woman," "These Eyes," "No Time," "Share The Land," "Stand Tall," and so many more! Get a glimpse of the show!
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$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
presented by the Nebraska Theatre Caravan
"… rare is a production that makes you feel you're seeing and hearing the story for the first time."—LA Times
Experience the magic of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in a spectacular on-stage production. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his spirited journey to Christmas past, present and future. Revel in the sights and sounds of the season, alive with color and movement and woven with beautiful new arrangements of holiday songs such as "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "Wassail Wassail," "Greensleeves," and many more. Share the magic of A Christmas Carol—see it with those you love. Get a glimpse of the show!
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Sat. Dec. 6, 2pm
Sat. Dec. 6, 7pm
$39, $33, $15 children 12 & under
"She's simply one of the most spellbinding singers of our time."—New York Daily News
Linda Eder returns to the Macomb Center for a sensational holiday concert featuring songs from her latest Christmas CD, Christmas Where You Are and her acclaimed Christmas Stays the Same. The Broadway superstar performs holiday classics old and new including two original songs, "Christmas Where You Are" and "Silence of Snow." Celebrate the season with one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder. Get a glimpse of the show!
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$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
with Brass Players from the Detroit Winds & Strings and Dakota High School Varsity Choirs
"Detroit Chamber Winds …is the lifeblood of local chamber music."—Detroit Free Press
The Brass of Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings (DCWS) performs their seasonal celebration. The ensemble of musicians, drawn primarily from the Detroit Symphony and Michigan Opera orchestras, has established a national reputation for their artistic excellence, first-rate performances and recordings. Join them, along with the Dakota High School Varsity Choirs, to welcome the splendor of the season.
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$25, $15 student
performed by the METROPOLITAN DETROIT CHORALE
Directed by Pasquale A. Pascaretti
Now in its 45th season, the Metropolitan Detroit Chorale (MDC) performs one of George Friderik Handel's most treasured works, Handel's beloved Messiah. It is filled with exuberant choral sections like the famous "Hallelujah Chorus" as well as sublime passages that remind you why Handel's melodies have stuck in the imagination for centuries. With close to 100 voices under the direction of Pasquale A. Pascaretti, the MDC continues "bringing music to life and lives to music."
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$25, $15 student
presented by Russian National Ballet Theare
"An impressive performance of a classical ballet, energized with dramatic expression and sensational steps."—The Chronicle, N.C.
Direct from Russia, a ballet for the entire family to enjoy! An enchanting fairy tale of everlasting love, this beloved rags-to-riches story is a full-length ballet, performed in two acts, brimming with raucous comedy, dramatic grandeur and lyrical romance. Under the direction of legendary Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Sergei Radchenko, a company of 50 spectacular dancers, stunning choreography, and a magical stage bring this classic romance to life.
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$49, $43, $15 children 12 & under
"The most entertaining stage production I've seen in years!"—TV Guide's William Keck
It's 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience awaiting the filming of two hilarious I LOVE LUCY® episodes. A charming host entertains and enlightens you to the behind-the-scenes filming process of this brand new thing called "television." The Crystaltone Singers perform advertising jingles in perfect 50s style harmony, and the sidesplitting antics of America's favorite foursome—Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel—are presented live on stage and in color for the very first time. The truth is in the title—whether young or old, everybody really does LOVE LUCY! Hear what fans are saying about the show. Get a glimpse of the show!
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Sat. Jan. 17 2pm
Sat. Jan. 17, 7pm
Sun. Jan. 18, 3pm
$59, $54 ($69 pit seating)
"An uproarious piece of interactive theatre…"—The New York Times
After teaching countless students about the saints, venial sins, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites, including her own wacky version of The Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the country's feistiest couples counselor! 'Til Death Do Us Part is the latest class to be unveiled in this sinfully funny series. Get a glimpse of the show!
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Sat. Jan. 24, 2pm
Sat. Jan. 24, 7pm
$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
Steve Lippia's Centennial Sinatra is a celebration of the life and music of one of the world's greatest crooners. Steve takes you on a musical journey from Sinatra's earliest crooning days with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey to the Sands in Las Vegas and his epic concert at Madison Square Garden. Backed by a 10-piece orchestra, Centennial Sinatra features hits such as: "Summer Wind," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "I've Got the World on a String," "Night and Day," and "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You" and more! Get a glimpse of the show.
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$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
JIM BELUSHI, from Saturday Night Live and Chicago's famed Second City, takes the stage in an improvised comedy show featuring members of the Board of Comedy. "We are not stand-up comedians. Our show is not a passive, sit-back-and-watch experience. Most of the fun we have on stage comes from including the audience—we get suggestions from them to begin each scene we perform, and in certain instances, bring them on stage with us to add to our performance. It's less a 'show' and more a party…maybe that's why we have so much fun doing it."—Jim Belushi Get a glimpse of the show!
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Sat. Feb. 7, 2pm
Sat. Feb. 7, 7pm
$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
"Not only does the show open with a twist, it sizzles, snaps and pops until the end."–Cape Cod Today
Ballroom with a Twist is a critically acclaimed international dance production choreographed by Dancing With the Stars' Louis van Amstel. This ground-breaking show, starring Dancing With The Stars celebrity pros and finalists from TV's So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol, pushes the boundaries of ballroom dance, infusing it with the energy and intensity of the latest contemporary and "hip-hop" styles. Highlighted by stunning costumes, magnificent music and breathtaking performances, Ballroom with a Twist is an event for the entire family. Get a glimpse of the show!
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$49, $43
Come celebrate all the joy and exuberance of one of the
greatest bands in pop music history! Featuring original members of the band's
rhythm section, ABBA the Concert spans their incredible career presenting all
your favorite songs including: "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," "SOS," "Fernando,"
"Take a Chance on Me," "Waterloo," and more. Formed in 1996, this tribute to
ABBA is known for its fantastic ABBA-sound and the stunning live "ABBA-esque"
performance. The audience and press all agree—"this is the closest to ABBA
you'll ever get."
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$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
present THE BEST OF THE BABES 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
"How can funny sound this pretty?"—The Boston Globe
From the gal pals that brought you Hormonal Imbalance!, Diva Nation! and Mid Life Vices! comes THE BEST OF THE BABES 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW. These "Fabulous Female Folkestra" pay tribute to the wacky and hectic lives of men and women with their most requested hit songs, including their hysterical "Take Me Out to Eat" to the side-splitting "I Remember Butter." Make it a wild night of music and laughs, with sophisticated (never blue) stand-up humor and elegant harmonies—the Best Estrogen Fueled Musical Revue Evah! Get a glimpse of the show.
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Sat. Feb. 21, 2pm
Sat. Feb. 21, 7pm
$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
by John Ball
presented by L.A. THEATRE WORKS
Susan Albert Loewenberg, Producing Director
Adapted by Matt Pelfrey
Presented as a live radio play, In the Heat of the Night takes place in the mid-1960s during the height of the Civil Rights movement. White Sheriff Bill Gillespie and outsider Virgil Tibbs, an African-American detective, have become unwilling partners in a high profile homicide investigation. Ultimately, the power of the story lies in Tibbs and Gillespie's interactions with one another as they unravel and solve the murder. This play includes language of the period, which may be offensive to some. Recommended for grades 9 and up.
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$25, $5 student
presented by L.A. THEATRE WORKS
L.A. Theatre Works compares historical events from the Civil Rights era with select scenes from Matt Pelfrey's stage adaptation of John Ball's 1965 novel In the Heat of the Night. Speeches by Civil Rights' leaders and political advocates, as well as pro-segregation arguments, are punctuated by riveting scenes from the story—pointedly mirroring the real-life racism experienced by African-Americans of the time and their determination to stand up for their dignity and rights. This program includes language of the period. Recommended for grades 9 and up. Run time: 60 minutes plus Q & A following the performance.
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$15, $5 student
by Beatriz Pizano
presented by ROSENEATH THEATRE CO.
Directed by Andrew Lamb
Roca is a ten-year-old refugee who escapes her native Colombia clutching her suitcase–inside of which she believes her grandmother is hiding. Struggling to adapt to a new city, a new school and a new way of life, Roca befriends Paz, a boy with a secret. Opening the suitcase leads them to embark on an adventure where Roca finds the courage, hope and strength to adapt to her new home. Recommended for grades 2–6. Run time: 55 minutes plus Q & A following the performance.
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Wed. Feb. 25, 9:45am
Wed. Feb. 25, 12:30pm
$15, $5 student
Sat. Feb. 28, 8pm
"A pure voice that flows as easily as burnished notes from a muted trumpet…" —Huffington Post
Relive and encounter anew the timeless wonder of the music made famous by an American treasure. Hilary Kole, hailed by critics as a "musical marvel!" (Rex Reed, NY Observer), conjures the spirit and beauty of Judy Garland in stunning Big Band arrangements. Kole's tribute to the artistry of Judy Garland features "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "The Trolley Song," "As Long As He Needs Me," and other great songs made famous by the singer called "the greatest entertainer that ever lived." Get a glimpse of the show!
Narek Arutyunian, Clarinetist
First prize recipient of the International Young Musicians Competition in Prague and the Musical Youth of the Planet Competition in Moscow, Narek is the winner of the 2010 Young Concert Artists International Auditions—presented at New York's Merkin Hall and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to rave reviews. Arutyunian will perform music by Finzi, Prokofiev, Weinberg and Stockhausen.
presented by TALL STORIES
Adapted from the picture book by
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child ignores her father's warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist…does he? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children in grades Pre-K–3. Run time: 55 minutes.
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Tue. Mar. 17, 9:45am
Tue. Mar. 17, 12:30pm
$15, $5 student
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
presented by the
Montana Repertory Theatre
One of the great cautionary tales about the American Dream, The Great Gatsby, now brought to the stage by Simon Levy's masterful adaptation, captures, perhaps better than all movies, the elusive magic of Fitzgerald's novel. It's all here: the beautiful people, the decadence, the idealism—and the darkest fate. Recommended for grades 9 and up. Run time: two hours plus Q & A following the 10am performance.
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Thu. Mar. 26, 10am
Thu. Mar. 26, 7pm
$25, $5 student
"The show that defines Broadway dazzle!"—The New York Times
This oddball romantic comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of legendary characters: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is related to the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating craps game. Join them for the perfect musical comedy! Get a glimpse of the show!
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Fri. Mar. 27, 7:30pm
Sat. Mar. 28, 2pm
Sat. Mar. 28, 7pm
$59, $54
performed by MACOMB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
As a recognition of our forty years of community service, the MSO reaches back to the time of its birth, the mid-70s. From the classics to Broadway to movie music to even TV themes, we'll take you back to memorable music of an earlier generation. If you weren't around in the mid-70s, you'll know what to make of your parents!
$20, $16 student/senior
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Please note that this concert IS NOT at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts. This concert will be held at the Macomb Music Theatre in Mount Clemens.
An Evening with Lily Tomlin
The iconic Lily Tomlin takes you on a hilarious trip with more than a dozen of her timeless characters-from Ernestine to Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. With astounding skill and energy, Tomlin zaps through the channels like a human remote control. Don't miss this unforgettable night of fun and sidesplitting laughter.
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$59, $54 ($69 pit seating)
"The StepCrew is a brilliant visual and musical display of the most talented dancers I've seen."—Paddy Maloney, The Chieftains
The StepCrew features the world's top talents in Irish Stepdancing, Ottawa Valley Stepdancing, and Modern Tap. From the likes of Bowfire, Cherish The Ladies, and Seven Nations, these dynamic performers excel in both their respective traditional forms of dance and create brand new, modern fusions of all three styles. Backed by a five-piece band including Celtic vocals, and joined by the fiddle playing of three champion musicians, The StepCrew simply "drips" energy.
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$49, $43
presented by ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
Sat. Apr. 18, 1pm & 4pm
Join All The World's A Stage and be our guest as Belle yearns to escape her provincial life and Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventure than bargained when she becomes captive in the Beast's castle. Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love. Run time: 75 minutes.
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Sat. Apr. 18, 1pm
Sat. Apr. 18, 4pm
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
By Anne Lehmann Fox
presented by ARTSPOWER
My Heart in My Suitcase is ArtsPower's compelling dramatic adaptation of Anne Lehmann Fox's courageous autobiographical account of her 1938 journey out of Germany, when she and 10,000 other Jewish children fled without their parents on the Kindertransport, afraid and uncertain of what the future would hold for them and the families they were forced to leave behind. Recommend for grades 4–8. Run time: 55 minutes plus a Q & A following the performance.
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Tue. Apr. 21, 9:45am
Tue. Apr. 21, 12:30pm
$15, $5 student
performed by Macomb Symphony Orchestra
ALWAYS a crowd pleaser. This powerful cantata celebrates the very "earthy" emotions of the middles-ages in a very powerful 20th century way. Joining the MSO will the Metropolitan Detroit Chorale, the Macomb Children's Choir and vocal soloists.
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$20, $16 student/senior
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$18, $10 children 12 & under
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Neighborhood Concert series comes to the Macomb Center! Do not miss this inspired evening led by guest conductor Marcelo Lehninger. Renowned pianist Andrew von Oeyen joins the orchestra in Grieg's immortal Piano Concerto in A minor.
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$25, $10 student
"Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Detroit"
Lorenzo Cultural Center—Cultural Excursion
Cost: $20
(Lunch not included–may be purchased at Café DIA on your own)
Trips include motorcoach transportation departing from and returning to the Lorenzo Cultural Center at Macomb Community College, Center Campus. The Cultural Center will open one hour prior to departure; please arrive in time to check in; buses leave at listed times. Limited space available. Events, dates, and times are subject to change without notice. All ticket purchases final, no refunds or exchanges.
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presented by Michigan Opera Theatre
in partnership with Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
by Robert Xavier Rodriguez
Rodriguez describes this story of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera as being "in the Gershwin, Sondheim, Kurt Weill tradition of dissolving the barriers and extending the common ground between opera and musical theater." In keeping with the Mexican setting of Frida, the score includes authentic Mexican folk songs and dances which are interwoven with the composer's own "imaginary folk music," tangos and colorations of zarzuela, ragtime, vaudeville and 1930's jazz—in a style "Romantically dramatic" (The Washington Post) and full of "the composer's all-encompassing sense of humor" (The Los Angeles Times). For mature audiences.
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Sat. Mar. 7, 7:30pm
Sun. Mar. 8, 2pm
$55, $40—No discounts apply
"If it's true that you should "leave them wanting more"... then [for Kind it's] mission accomplished!"–Broadwayworld.com
The younger sister of the legendary Barbra Streisand, Roslyn Kind dazzles audiences with her vocal prowess when she presents an evening of music, cabaret and family storytelling that is sure to entertain. Recently featured on Streisand's World Tour, the acclaimed singer, actress, and comedienne has built a considerable name for herself as a headliner at the Lincoln Center, London's Café Royal and Carnegie Hall. Join Kind for "a journey of emotions" in her brand new show featuring both new material and vintage "Rozzie" tunes. Get a glimpse of the show!
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$49, $43 ($59 pit seating)
Louis Schwizgebel, Pianist
Paul Huang, Violinist
Two stellar soloists take to the stage in an exceptional afternoon of Beethoven's violin and piano sonatas. Named a BBC New Generation Artist for 2013–15, pianist Louis Schwizgebel has won praise worldwide, appearing as soloist with the London Philharmonic and L'Orchestre National de Lyon. Praised by The Strad for his "stylish and polished playing," violinist Paul Huang, winner of the 2011 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, debuted last season in Washington, D.C. at the Kennedy Center.
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$25, $15 student
The U.S. Government is the largest buyer of goods and services. Selling to government agencies can be a rewarding experience. But how do you market your goods and services to the Government?
Government Contracting 301 educates you on how to market your business to government agencies. Topics to be covered include the following: Elements of a Marketing Plan, What is Marketing, Reasons for Developing a Marketing Plan, Why a Marketing Plan is important, Strategic Focus and Plan, Situation Analysis, Marketing Product Focus, and Marketing Program Financial Data.
We will also discuss the following marketing strategies:
•Capabilities Statement
•Flyer Content
•Additional Value Add
•Business Cards
•Company Website
•The Elevator Speech
Who Should Attend? Management, Marketing/Communications Department, and key players who will support, and facilitate government contracting within your company.
No fee to attend.
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GSA Federal Supply Schedules are contracts that allow federal customers to acquire more than 4 million products and services directly from more than 8,600 commercial suppliers. PTAC will educate clients on the many mysteries regarding the GSA procurement area, and Federal Supply Schedules. This class is intended for businesses that would like to learn about Supply Schedules, buying potential, and marketing through a GSA Schedule.
Topics to be covered include the following:
•An overview of GSA.
•What is a GSA Schedule?
•How to get on a GSA Schedule?
•Why you want to get on a GSA Schedule?
•How to choose the right schedule for you?
Who Should Attend? Management and key players who will support and facilitate government contracting within your company.
No fee to attend.
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Joseph Matthews Detective Sgt. Miami PD ,Author of
"Bringing Adam Home—The Abduction That Changed America" Cold Case Homicide Expert
Lawrence J. Simon, Psy.D. Author of titled
"Murder by Numbers: Perspectives on Serial Sexual Violence" nation's leading law enforcement educators on the subject of aberrant sexual pathology
Spreadsheet applications are a necessity in the modern day municipal agency. Microsoft Excel provides the automated business tools you need for working with numerical information. You can use Microsoft Excel for many purposes, such as performing data analysis, calculating payment information, budget forecasting, or organizing and displaying your data in a chart. Advanced features of Microsoft Excel allow you to work with data in a different aspect. These advanced features make it easier to work with the worksheet data. Additionally, Excel can be used as a database management tool. Knowledge of the features of Microsoft Excel is a must in a Municipal Organization.
During this interactive class, students will learn the importance of complete, organized, and concise report writing. Students will receive suggestions to improve the readability and style of their reports. Spelling, grammar, and word usage will be highlighted during the program.
This seminar will teach the police supervisor how to improve their speed and accuracy in reviewing police reports. There will be discussion on how to return reports to the writers and get improved work back.
Supervisors are required on many occasions to generate memos and letters. Students will learn to write in a business style. Spelling, grammar and punctuation usage will be discussed.
Beginning March 1, 2014, each local corrections officer candidate is required to demonstrate their physical ability by successfully completing the Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT) before being hired as a local corrections officer. No other physical fitness/physical ability test will meet the requirements. The LCOPAT is designed to simulate the physical aspects of the local corrections officer profession and is made up of different components that address a specific physical ability or job task.
It is the candidate's responsibility to provide proof of successful completion of the LCOPAT to a potential employer. The test results of the LCOPAT are valid for one (1) year from successful completion of the test.
This two-day training program is designed to teach and train officers to get it "write". This is proven training for the most scrutinized report.
Students will learn how to:
• Reduce individual and agency liability
• Organize, format, and collect field notes
• Explain force target, tool, and time decisions
• Write force reports using quantifiable details.
• Use writing strategies that emphasize key points
• Review force reports for clarity and accuracy
The intent of the training is to improve the response by patrol officers and other first responders to sexual victimization. It will also provide responding officers with the legal, procedural, and behavioral characteristics associated with sexual assault.
Designed for the supervisor or administrator who must deal with the marginal employee, this seminar will look at the underlying causes of unsatisfactory performance. Without this knowledge, your response may be the wrong one.
Should an employee be disciplined, transferred, demoted, or discharged? If an employee is retained, appropriate techniques must be used to motivate the officer to perform satisfactorily. If the decision is to fire or demote, the administrator must be prepared to present a strong case to support the action. Documentation must be able to withstand challenges.
Objectives of this seminar:
• To set acceptable performance levels with the marginal employee.
• To develop an awareness of causes of poor performance and the options available in dealing with the marginal employee.
An all-in-one, street/level law enforcement training course that discusses modern beat strategies, as well as technological advancements that are available to police for investigative purposes. You will learn current, proven methods to further investigations, successfully track fugitives and solve crime on the streets. You will see real video footage that you won't see anywhere else, such as a high-ranking gang member discussing with police the inside scoop of their operations. Learn how to investigate a suspect's cell phone or social media site, cell phone tower warrants and much more!.
This course is designed to prepare police officers to render first aid to themselves or other officers that are injured during combat. Injuries sustained by officers in violent situations are similar to injuries sustained by soldiers that are fighting in war zones overseas. This course will increase the awareness of first aid methods and equipment that can be used.
The one-day course is designed for managers who will be conducting job related interviews, including new hires, transfers and promotions. Topics to be covered include selecting and briefing the interview team, choosing and preparing the interview site, formulating behavior based questions, observation, note taking and closing the interview.
This 40-hour program will develop skills in:
• Preparing after-accident situation maps
• Mathematical calculations in traffic accident reconstruction
• Calculating stopping times and distances
• Analyzing accident data
Note: Successful completion of Accident Investigation I is a prerequisite
This two day course is designed from the ground up for the smaller framed male and female officer. It is intended to teach those officers defenses against common street weapons and attacks, both standing and on the ground. This course will also instruct officers in advanced Defensive Tactics techniques, Firearms Tactics, Weapon Retention, as well as updated techniques for building and room entry and clearing. Instruction on vehicle stops and common ambush attacks will be addressed as well.
The focus of this one-day armorer course is on the disassembly, repair, reassembly, and functioning of various systems, as well as inspection techniques to keep these firearms within factory standards. Factory certification is received upon completion of this course. Certification is good for four years.
This program will provide officers with the advanced skills they need to perform in a hostage rescue environment. Advanced firearms techniques, team tactics, building clearing, vehicle assault, open air options and alternatives to deadly force, and the use of less lethal munitions, diversionary devices and gas will be discussed. There will also be a strong emphasis on leadership development, planning and command and control issues as they relate to a tactical team. Dry-fire and live-fire exercises will be conducted. Officers will also receive training in the deployment of diversionary devices and less lethal munitions.
This program will provide officers with advanced skills they need to perform in a high-risk environment. Firearms operation, team tactics, scouting, formations, movement, building clearing, search and arrest warrant service, diversionary devices, less lethal munitions and alternatives to deadly force will be addressed.
PowerPoint is a Microsoft Office application used to create presentation media. Using this application, you can create professional looking presentations by combining text, graphs, organizational charts, ClipArt, WordArt, objects, drawings, and templates. These created presentations can then be displayed using a desktop computer, as 35-mm slides, printed as masters for transparencies, handouts, and/ or speaker notes. Municipal agencies will find this an invaluable tool for department meetings, board meetings, or whenever a presentation product is required. Typing experience is not required; some familiarity with Windows will be beneficial. Training will cover up to MS 2010
This course will present a substantial body of information relevant to the entire OUIL detection process. The first three days of the program will focus on alcohol enforcement. Officers who have been trained in the three-day Standardized Field Sobriety program are welcome to attend an optional fourth day focusing on drugs.
The purpose of this training is to assist local law enforcement officers to understand the domestic violence perpetrator and the domestic violence victim, as well as the domestic violence scene. This training will also provide officers with the legal and procedural requirements needed when responding to a call of domestic violence.
This one-day seminar will bring a basic but powerful understanding and awareness of sexual harassment in the law enforcement setting. This training will give great insight concerning the various types of sexual harassment, inner and outer departmental.
This training also offers simple and applicable solutions of avoiding the challenge of sexual harassment.
Optional Day Four of the Standardized Field Sobriety Training.
Taught nationally, this course will enable investigators to uncover more about the applicant's past.
Through a systematic approach to the investigation you will become better prepared to spot important
MCOLES approved for 302 funding
(police officers must bring their MCOLES #)
Topics Include:
• Analysis techniques • Building a life history
• Character references • Verification techniques
• Military records • Documentation criteria
• Fraudulent documents • Useful websites
This course examines the problem of jail suicides, and presents the latest information on how to best assess & screen an inmate for suicide risk. Suicide prevention plans are presented as well as effective crisis communication techniques for dealing with an inmate who is suicidal. Models for debriefing are also discussed for use in the aftermath of a suicide. This training draws from the latest research and best practice information from a large number of sources including the Department of Justice.
This seminar provides 3 days of basic, intermediate and advanced media relations training presented in one 8-hour program! This fast-paced class is jam-packed with the essential strategies and tactics, skills and techniques that will help you WIN WITH THE MEDIA! It is practical training, not theoretical: Take what you learn and put it to work for you on the street right away! The training is also highly entertaining: numerous video clips illustrate key points, and there is NO PowerPoint! You will learn a lot, and you'll have fun doing it! Basic topics include: Meet the 900-Pound Gorilla; DWI and the Media; Feeding the Animals; Don't Get Stuck on Stupid! Intermediate topics include Managing the Media When Things Get Ugly (you're under fire because someone within your organization has messed up). Advanced topics include Managing the Media in a Crisis (including NIMS and News Helos.)
Microsoft Word is a word processing software program that you can use to create professional- looking memos, reports, research papers and a variety of other documents. It has features that help you communicate your ideas clearly and effectively with sophisticated tools for editing, formatting, proofing and printing. Advanced features include Mail Merge, sectioning a document and using headers to footers, and further enhance your document creation ability. This is an indispensable tool in municipal government. This 16-hour program covers both basic and advanced skills, up to MS 2010.
This program is specifically designed for the current and prospective departmental armorers. This hands-on presentation teaches and guides students through all Armorer operations. Written and practical examinations are administered to test the working knowledge of each participant. Following successful completion, certification/re-certification to perform armorer duties is valid for three years. Armorer manual is provided. Space is limited so register early.
The Center for Police Management and Leadership Studies, an executive-level training program, has been designed for police officers intent on earning the highest rank in their departments and for those who have already achieved top rank.
The Center for Fire and Emergency Services Management and Leadership Studies, an executive-level training program, has been designed for firefighters intent on earning the highest rank in their departments and for those who have already achieved top rank.
Student Success Seminars offer college students an opportunity to learn strategies that will enhance their ability to succeed in college. The seminars, which are free to Macomb students, earn 0.1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) credit per session. It is not mandatory that attendees participate in all sessions; however, students will need to attend 10 different sessions (during a 2 year period) to receive a certificate. Students are required to bring their student ID to register and will need to complete the session to obtain credit. Seating will be on a first come, first serve, basis and the door will be closed when the session is full. For further information, please call 586.286.2203 (Center Campus) or 586.445.7400 (South Campus). Room changes may occur due to the reassignment of classes and offices. Notices will be placed in the Academic Assistance/Learning Centers to inform seminar participants of any location or schedule changes.
Student Success Seminars offer college students an opportunity to learn strategies that will enhance their ability to succeed in college. The seminars, which are free to Macomb students, earn 0.1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) credit per session. It is not mandatory that attendees participate in all sessions; however, students will need to attend 10 different sessions (during a 2 year period) to receive a certificate. Students are required to bring their student ID to register and will need to complete the session to obtain credit. Seating will be on a first come, first serve, basis and the door will be closed when the session is full. For further information, please call 586.286.2203 (Center Campus) or 586.445.7400 (South Campus). Room changes may occur due to the reassignment of classes and offices. Notices will be placed in the Academic Assistance/Learning Centers to inform seminar participants of any location or schedule changes.
Student Success Seminars offer college students an opportunity to learn strategies that will enhance their ability to succeed in college. The seminars, which are free to Macomb students, earn 0.1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) credit per session. It is not mandatory that attendees participate in all sessions; however, students will need to attend 10 different sessions (during a 2 year period) to receive a certificate. Students are required to bring their student ID to register and will need to complete the session to obtain credit. Seating will be on a first come, first serve, basis and the door will be closed when the session is full. For further information, please call 586.286.2203 (Center Campus) or 586.445.7400 (South Campus). Room changes may occur due to the reassignment of classes and offices. Notices will be placed in the Academic Assistance/Learning Centers to inform seminar participants of any location or schedule changes.
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I think we can all agree that no other artist could engage an audience like Judy Garland.
In my opinion, besides her amazing talent, what made her connect with her audience was her vulnerability, her sense of humor, the way she made fun of herself.
She was a great story teller and she would tell her audience about the woman who wrote an article on her calling her fat and saying that her teeth was crooked, and she would tell her audience about a certain Paris hairdresser who wanted her to look 'nothing like Judy Garland'.
In an era where women had to be glamorous, she would sit at the edge of the stage and take her shoes off, because they were killing her. She would talk about the 'struggle' to get into that dress. She would open her act at the Palace with a song saying 'call the press and tell them I still got 9 pounds to lose'. She always made fun of her age during her concert years and whenever she was to sing a song from her old MGM days, she would tell the audience that said song was from a movie she made in 1783, and she would tell them what movie it was and when they cheered, she would add that they were the only ones who had seen it.
She was the girl next door, with the same problems we all have. She wasn't perfect and she would be the first to tell you that. She would forget her lyrics and make up new ones, she would miss a note, and when the audience was in the edge of their seats she would hit it ten times better than it was supposed to be. When fans would scream song titles, she'd say that she would sing them all and stay all night. And she did sing them all.
She was witty, she was funny and she could sing like nobody else.
As she would say, she brought the audiences own emotions to them, and that was what made her unique.

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Do not miss this climb! While the Horn may take the prize for best trad climb in Pawtuckaway, this beautiful inside corner runs a close second. Start out atop a ledge with two jugs and large feet that will help you get established in the corner. Employing a variety of techniques, layback, stem, smear, and jam your way up the climb with the use of the hand crack in the back. Remember to keep your heels down or your calves will scream and if you�re not used to smearing you might feel a tad insecure. The crux comes early at a small roof, followed shortly thereafter by a lesser crux getting past the remnants of a tree. Every move is easily protected, but above all, the entire climb is enjoyable, aesthetic, and fun. It catches afternoon sun, dries quickly (the ledge at the base may not), and is the perfect excuse to get away from the crowds.
Roughly two minutes walk from Boulder Natural. Follow the trail towards Devil's Den, step over a jagged, fallen tree, and turn right at a large tree with a white blaze onto a faint path uphill. There is a tiny cairn just off the trail. This inside corner is hard to miss and is the first climb you come to. Ascend a gully on the left to set up a toprope.
The crack will eat as much gear as you'll give it. Bring a lot of medium sized gear up to a #2 camalot. Anything larger probably isn't needed. Tree anchors at the top.


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Progressive Dinner — Indulge in downtown Sarasota's culinary treats
Date: September 30, 2009
by: Stephanie Hannum | Black Tie Editor
Downtown Sarasota has a plethora of wonderful restaurants and types of cuisine. Not only was the evening full of perfect bites and sips — it was actually hard to leave each restaurant without the feeling of wanting more. Gather your friends and follow this progressive dinner for a culinary treat. Bon appetit!
Editor's note: We will return to the downtown area again to continue the culinary tour and hit the restaurants we didn't profile this time.
1 DRINK & APPETIZER: Selva Grill
The bar at Selva Grill (Pisco Bar + Lounge) is a great place to socialize with quality libations and bites, which are so tantalizing to the tongue, it's hard to choose what to order. The happy-hour menu is available from 5 to 7 p.m. and offers $4 to $7 appetizers and drinks. My dining companion and I sampled pescado ($5 during happy hour), ceviche with a tasty blend of white fish, lime and cilantro flavors; as well as Aji Gallin spring roll ($9), classic Peruvian creamy, spicy pulled chicken with avocado aioli that is so delicious sometimes two rolls are not enough. The light bites were happily washed down with the always-favorite Bellini martini ($10).
2 ENTRÉE: MoZaic
Our first experience at MoZaic had us wanting to come back for more — and soon. Right out of the gate, the chilled soup amuse-bouche was a to-die-for beginning to our stop for entrées. The winning dish of the evening was the trio of lamb chops, duck breast and blue-crab flan with savoyarde gratin potatoes ($32). My dining companion practically licked his plate. The atmosphere at MoZaic is comfortable and sophisticated at the same time and a great place to enjoy a relaxing dinner with friends.
3 DESSERT: Zoria
On our dessert stop we had the pleasure of being waited on by charming co-owner Arthur Lopes, who helped us decide on the indulgent endings to this progressive dinner. He chose the blackberry-and-raspberry cobbler ($8), a refreshing cobbler with ice cream, and the hot-chocolate pudding cake ($10), which was rich and addicting. Lopes explained that they improved the pudding cake by cooking it in a ramekin and adding chocolate ganache to the center to keep it moist, unlike some chocolate lava cakes. The stories Lopes told of his famous banana cream pie, which is only served on the weekends, had us planning our return.
4 DRINK & ENTERTAINMENT: Café Epicure
Although there isn't live entertainment at Epicure's chic bar in the space that Jolly used to occupy, watching the bartenders muddle herbs and concoct perfectly paired martinis proves to be entertaining. The menu of martinis is an artistic work of flavors, and the one that has the town talking: the strawberry-and-basil martini ($10) — who'd have thought it would be such a winning combination? The lit wall behind the bar is pleasing to the eye, and the hip atmosphere of the newer space has really brought Epicure up a notch. Luckily, the scrumptious gelato is still available, too.
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10 Lend Me a Tenor
7:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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18 Sarasota Orchestra: Chamber Series
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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18 Chamber Soirees: Flute
5:30 pm
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12 Chamber Soirees: Clarinet
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Students make splash for school
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. this weekend will celebrate the start of school with its annual Back to School Splash Bash event Aug. 23, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Klauber, Mancini honored by AJC
The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, in November.
Temples share the Torah
Twenty-three years ago, Temple Sinai received a Torah on loan when it organized a new congregation in Sarasota.


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Monogrammed Apilco Oval Platters
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Personalized with a single-initial monogram, Apilco's classic platter becomes a signature serving piece or a memorable gift. The versatile white porcelain is a favorite throughout France, where home chefs, bistros and fine restaurants prefer the clean look, easy care and superior craftsmanship of the high-fired porcelain. The oval platter is ideal for presenting everything from hors d'oeuvres to roasted meats. Black monogram is microwaveable and oven and dishwasher safe; gold and platinum monograms are oven safe and hand washing is recommended, although not required. Microwaveable; oven and dishwasher safe. 13 1/2" x 9 1/2". Made in France. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
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If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, items shipped direct from the vendor, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
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Cahaba River
The Cahaba River is special in a state with many unique rivers. The diversity of the Cahaba River's fish population is greater than any other temperate river its size. Recognized as a unique river in Alabama and one of "Alabama's Ten Natural Wonders," the Cahaba River has received attention from environmentalists throughout the nation. It is the longest free-flowing river in Alabama and has a wide diversity of plants and fishes due to the variety of its physical habitats and ecology. World Wildlife Fund and the Nature Conservancy recognized the Cahaba River as being one of only eight Hotspots of Biodiversity in the world. Flowing through the Birmingham area in the heart of Alabama, the river attracts many canoeists and kayakers. The Cahaba River also offers recreational opportunities in the form of fishing, rafting and bird watching for many outdoor enthusiasts.
One hundred thirty-five fish species are known to occur in the Cahaba River and its tributaries. Several rare fish found in the Cahaba River have been assigned special conservation status. This group includes the Alabama sturgeon, Cahaba shiner, crystal darter, freckled darter, goldline darter, and frecklebelly madtom. In addition to rare fish species, the Cahaba River supports many popular native sportfish species such as largemouth bass and spotted bass, bluegill, longear sunfish, crappie, chain pickerel, and many others. There are two sub-species of spotted bass, and the spotted bass in the Cahaba River are called Alabama spotted bass. Alabama spotted bass grow much larger than their northern cousin does. Channel catfish, flathead catfish, and blue catfish are among the most popular non-game fish caught in the Cahaba River.
The Cahaba River is home to a very diverse and unique community of aquatic snails. Of the 35 snail species known or suspected to occur there, ten occur nowhere else in the world and nine other snails are found only in the Cahaba and Coosa drainages. Since there are no major dams on the Cahaba River, its snail fauna has remained intact compared to those of many other rivers. During recent surveys, 30 species have been identified from the Cahaba River and its tributaries. Reasons for the declines that have been observed in the river are believed to be related to water quality and quantity problems. Water quality problems stem from a variety of point and nonpoint sources. Water quantity issues relate to withdrawals and to the impervious surfaces often found in metropolitan areas. Water runs off quickly from buildings, roads, and parking lots. These surfaces do not allow water to soak into the ground, sending too much down the river during heavy rain events, which destabilizes the river bottom and banks. Too little rainwater percolates into the ground to recharge aquifers.
The Cahaba River system contains 50 known freshwater mussel species. Mussels are now gone from some reaches of the Cahaba River. Other sections of the Cahaba River system hold some very good populations of mussels, including some of the best remaining populations of some rare species.
Until recently, most of the area around the Cahaba River Basin was relatively undeveloped. Growth and expansion of the Birmingham metropolitan area into both Jefferson and Shelby counties have significantly impacted the upper basin. The Cahaba River watershed drains an area of approximately 1,825 square miles in central Alabama and is the primary water source for Birmingham Water Works, which serves a quarter of Alabama's citizens. Wastewater discharges, siltation (dirt), pesticides and herbicide residues have degraded water quality in this once pristine river. Gage heights and water discharge are amongst the data available from the US Geological Survey. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management recognizes three sections of the Cahaba River as Outstanding Alabama Waters: from the Alabama River upstream to Shelby County Road 52, from the dam near US Hwy 280 to Grant's MIll Road, and from US Highway 11 upstream to the source of the Cahaba River. The Little Cahaba River in Bibb County is also designated an Outstanding Alabama Water.
The Cahaba River has been an important source of recreational opportunities for the people of Alabama for many years. It receives the heaviest recreational use of any free-flowing river in the state. Due to its scenic and recreational value, the river has been proposed for designation as a National Wild and Scenic River. These efforts were unsuccessful, but in 2000, a national law was passed to purchase 3,500 acres for a Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge in Bibb County. In 2001, the first money was appropriated and land was purchased from willing sellers. The refuge includes three and a half miles of the Cahaba River. Organizations such as the Alabama Nature Conservancy and the Cahaba River Society continue to promote efforts to protect the Cahaba River in additional ways through various conservation groups and agencies.
The Cahaba River is one of Alabama's most precious natural resources. The river provides recreation to many anglers, botanists, canoeists, hikers and wildlife watchers. As demands increase for development and water withdrawals in the future, it is up to the people of Alabama to ensure that the Cahaba River is protected for generations to come.
Links (disclaimer):
Fishing license information may be found at: Licenses. Instant licensing is available via Internet or telephone. Youth age 15 and younger fish for free.
The Cahaba River Society is one group that sponsors trips on the Cahaba River and works to preserve the river's natural beauty. Contact them at www.cahabariversociety.org/. You can support them by buying a beautiful "Save the Cahaba" car tag.
Maps and access may be found at www.imrivers.com/cahaba. Other lists include www.cahabariver.net/canoeing.htm, www.bhamwiki.com, and Cahaba River Society.
Access is available at Cahaba Landing in Irondale, Liberty Park, Pratt's Ferry, Barton's Beach and Perry Lake, Highway 14 and Cahaba River Wildlife Refuge (boat ramp with small parking lot and ADA spaces not too far in on River Trace Road) on the Cahaba and Bibb County Glades on the Little Cahaba. The Cahaba River Society lists several access areas for canoeing/kayaking.
Alabama Small Boats in Helena offers equipment rental or shuttle for a 10-mile trip on the Cahaba River.
The entire Cahaba River in Bibb, Dallas, Perry and Shelby counties is considered navigable, which means the bottom of the stream is public land. The Cahaba River is also navigable in Jefferson County at Township 16S, Range 1W, Section 13 and all downstream from there, and in St. Clair County at Township 16S, Range 1E, and Section 28 and all downstream from there.
The Alabama Legislature in 1849, Act No. 316, declared the "Cahaba River from Centreville in the County of Bibb up to Ellington's Ferry in the County of Jefferson" to be navigable, and it was determined that applied to all of Bibb County and downstream of there. Upstream of that point, the land on the bottom of the stream and land adjacent to the stream may be privately owned, and permission must be obtained from the landowner prior to crossing or wading these areas. Limited access can be obtained from county road bridge right-of-ways crossing the creek. In St. Clair County, the Cahaba River was determined to be navigable from Township 16S, Range 1E, Section 28 and all downstream from there on February 27, 1992. In Jefferson County, the Cahaba River was determined to be navigable from Township 16S, Range 1W, Section 13 and all downstream from there on March 3, 1993. In Shelby County, the entire river was declared navigable.
Additional information about the local area is available at www.lowercahaba.com/, www.bhamdining.com, and www.selmaalabama.com/.
Current water levels may be found for Cahaba Height, Centreville, Suttle and Marion Junction at: http://iwin.nws.noaa.gov/iwin/al/hydro.html and through www.visitingalabama.com/rivers.html.
The Alabama Water Watch has published a report on this water.
The Fisheries Section's District Office can answer specific questions about the Cahaba River by sending email to email@example.com.


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Patients of six local clinics under investigation in the hepatitis C scare are raising new concerns. After two weeks, they say they have yet to get back their medical records seized by Metro Police.
It wasn't easy for Pahrump resident Terry Sheets to make it down to Metro's Southwest Area Command just to fill out a request form to get her medical records back, but she needs another endocscopy.
"I do have to have one because I'm overdue," she said.
She'll have to wait some more. Metro told her the wait would be several weeks.
"It's better than not getting them. I realize it's going to take a little while but we just have to be patient," she said.
Metro seized more than 2,000 boxes of files from six gastroenterology clinics as part of their criminal investigation. Six acute cases of hepatitis C are believed to be linked to unsafe medical practices at one of these clinics, but Metro says they need help because the files are a mess.
They say the clinics organization of records has made it difficult to pinpoint any single file. In some cases, they are arranged by doctor's name, by procedure date or even the patient's name.
County leaders are working to bring in a third party to organize the files. The health district says three bids have been placed for the job, a job that will cost close to $500,000. Sheets says it's worth every penny.
"I do believe that would be better for everybody's sanity, for feeling of security and feeling that they are doing something to help us, because so many people are feeling so betrayed," she said.
In the meantime, Sheets found another way, "If you have a referring physician that referred you, go back there because they do have medical records and that's how I found mine."
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What the fuck is the point without Juliano? I guess if it's going to be a whole new band... they should start from the ground up, new violinist for starters.
The singer was a real jerk so I'm not surprised. I met him at a show a few years ago.
IAG really went down the shitter when that chick left.
Wonder if it'll be any good...
At least they'll use a new name, leaving IAG with the tiny bit of dignity it had left.
But.....I thought they broke up............
they should ask enrique
good thing they decided to change the name. when you change your singer, you need to change the name of the band. imoDigging: Beartooth - Disgusting
Digging: Beartooth - Disgusting
good thing they decided to change the name. when you change your singer, you need to change the name of the band. imo
I'm glad these four are going to continue. It makes me feel a little less guilty about the absolutely scathing review I left of their live album a couple of weeks before they broke up.
I really like these guys first two works, unfortunately their rhythm guitarist is the only guy left here from those releases. Maybe they can get a new violinist and a better singer and release a new album truer to their roots than their last one was.
we are always searching
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The Basics of Microsoft SharePoint Online
Richard Frisch will present The Basics of Microsoft SharePoint Online at the next Connecticut PC User's Group (CTPC) meeting.
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Windows Recovery Environment
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Cozy Canal Front Cottage in South Bethany Beach
- bedrooms 4
- baths 2
- sleeps 9
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
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$ 799 - $ 1,600 / week
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This cozy canalfront cottage is located only 2 blocks from the beach on the west side of Route One! First level
has living room, eat-in kitchen, deck, 2 bedrooms, and a bath. The second level has 2 bedrooms and a
bathroom.Available weekly or seasonally! Remodeled in 2006 - price can't be beat! Deck off of the second floor
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Last modified on 07-7-2014 at 11:25 AM.
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Thomas Benney 410-252-1383
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Air Conditioning: yes
Blankets: Yes
Boat Dock: Yes
Check-in Day: Saturday
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Grill/BBQ: Gas
Groups: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Outside Shower: Yes
Parking: 2+
State: Delaware
Unit Type: Single Family
View: Canal View
Washer: Yes
Weekends: Yes
Bedroom 1: Double
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: 3 twins
Bedroom 4: Double & Twin
activities and attractions in South Bethany Beach Delaware
Canal front home bring your boat and jet ski.
vacation rental rates
Weekly Nightly Nightly
Oct 15- Apr 17 799
Apr 17-May 30 880 225 250
May 31- Jun 6 960 250 275
Jun 7- Jun 13 1120 250 300
Jun 14-Jun 20 1392
Jun 21-Jul 4 1600
Jul 5-Jul 11 1600
Jul 12-Jul 18 1600
Jul 19-Aug 22 1600
Aug 23-Aug 29 1250 300 300
Aug 30-Oct 14 880 250 300
We have terrific deals on any available weeks or weekends in the shoulder seasons
The house rents Saturday to Saturday in the prime season. We are flexible in the non prime times to accomadate long weekends based on availability.
We do charge a pet fee of $150 if we agree you can bring your pet, but we have to approve in advance.
We use PayPal or you may send a money order to us at:
Tom Benney
2045 York Road
Suite 200
Timonium, MD 21093
Thomas Benney 410-252-1383
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in South Bethany Beach
- beach fun 1-1/2 blocks away
- play on the back bay with your boat
- golf 20 courses close by
- lots of dining options close by
Top things to do on a budget
- lay on the beach
- fly kites
- bike ride around town
- walk around the shops and get icecream
- surf fishing
Top things to do with a family
- put put
- visit galleries and surf shops
- rent jet skis
- fly kites
- eat Maryland crabs
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Christmas traditions in Siena. From Lasagne to Ricciarelli
The culinary traditions in Siena manifest itself in all its glory at Christmas. If you are foodies Siena is the place for you.
Our culinary traditions say that tables have to be particularly joyous, a beautiful centerpiece is a must (my mother had made one colored with vegetables to eat later with the new olive oil ). A volcano of colors: orange carrot, white Belgian salad, red radishes, green celeries, slices of fennels, small tomatoes and small fresh onions.
We started with a self service buffet organized by the fireplace. On the table there were salty delicious cakes with onion and bacon, croutons with Porcini mushrooms, black croutons, small pieces with pecorino cheese on.
The first course is as always the legendary PASTA AL FORNO or LASAGNA with handmade pasta and baked in a wood oven that my father lights on a day before to reach the right temperature in order not to burn the dishes. Just a note: when you are in Tuscany don't call it Lasagne alla Bolognese….
Then, as my tummy was not satisfied, the second course was roast meat cooked in the wood oven: rabbit, chicken, pigeon and lamb … all with roast potatoes!
If you are still not satisfied by my story, it's time for cakes. Firstly the Sienese sweets: Panpepato (Gingerbread) – which I like more than Panforte because it's more spicy -, Ricciarelli, Cantuccini (almond biscuits) perfect for Vinsanto wine (sweet wine). Then the typical Christmas sweet called Panettone (which my brother takes from Milan in a artisan bakery ). At the end homemade desserts that this year were Crostata with jam, a soft chocolate cake and a Pinolata.
We drank a Chianti Classico Riserva and a 2010th Montecucco Riserva and with desserts in Vin Santo and….. Grappa that someone drinks with the excuse that it's good for digestion.
I forgot ….the coffee that at my parents' house is made only with Moka .
A busy day for the jaws but this is just the beginning because the night of 25th and 26th we go on celebrating Christmas with relatives and friends with boiled meat and Home made green sauce, anchovy sauce and fruits mustard .
So a marathon …….
And you? What about your Christmas menu? Which is the best dish of the area where you live ?
SCENT OF BORGO GRONDAIE AT SUNSET by Antonella Scotto
Do you know the lavender scent in full bloom? That particular fragrance that smell like summer liquorice and clean?This is scent of Borgo Grondaie at sunset. I notice the same smell now, opening my closet door where I keep neatly placed my home linen. At this time, though here it is a gray and rainy afternoon, my thought takes off and brings me back to the summer, to the long sunny days, balmy nights at Borgo Grondaie.
Borgo Grondaie is a small, family run hotel and apartments of charm (and I mean the real charm that makes you live and love a territory in all its nuances and not the fictitious furniture from glossy magazines and completed by a punctual as much as cold and impersonal service!). Borgo Grondaie is strategically located at the entrance of the city of Siena, whose center is just a few minutes from here by car but in the Tuscan countryside. As I get some free days off from my work I love to come back to the Borgo, pick up the thread of my life and feel in peace with the world and myself. The welcome is as warm as professional. Gaia and Amina have become real friends for many of their guests: the atmosphere here is relaxed and serene, and it is easy to feel at home, among friends.
And the lavender, you say!?
Lavender has to do with my story, because Borgo Grondaie is not simply a group of comfortable rooms and airy apartments: the Borgo is also everything that surrounds him, from the little squares with tables and chairs where you stop to have a coffee or a good glass of wine, the flowerbeds, trees and bushes always well maintained, to large lawns that all year long have retained that dazzling shade of green, typical of this part of Tuscany.
The lavender bushes frame some meadows and the pool area of Borgo Grondaie, which is situated in a slightly elevated position just far enough from apartments and rooms. Here, during the day you spend quiet hours sunbathing and swimming in the cool,clear and salt water even if the real magic comes at sunset. It is when the sun starts setting on the horizon that many guests leave their sunbeds and the atmosphere becomes even quietier. The pool water, made warmer by the long hours of sun, it's tinged with shades of orange and purple, while the birds singing intensifies. At that moment I love to dive and swim slowly, leaving me wrap by water: my body relaxes in water embrace and tensions accumulated during months of work are softened in the golden light of sunset. At that time it becomes easier to feel at one with the wonder that surrounds you. Sometimes you are alone but other someone is eager to enjoy those moments of peace … then you swim slowly, basking in the water and greetings each other just with a brief mention of eyes, in order not to interrupt the magic of that moment.
When the sun disappears I'm ready to go back in my apartment, where a hot shower expect me with olive oil bath products that Gaia and Amina never forget to let me find in the apartment and that, with its delicate aroma, completes the sensory path of the day.
Day is not complete without a visit to one of the many small osterie (restautants) in Siena downtown or in the country area, because Tuscan traditional cuisine is appreciated as one of the most exquisite on earth. Personally, when I stop in the city, I love to dine at Trattoria Da Cecco, a small restaurant in Via Cecco Angiolieri, a side street of Via Banchi di Sopra, the main road leading to Piazza del Campo and the Duomo. The restaurant is small and not easy to find availability but on summers they have more space as they place tables outside: don't miss Pici in all the different toppings, but I also remember their chicken with lemon and all their pastries, including the tiramisu of the house.
But when we decide to drive to the country area the village that I love more in the summer season is Monticchiello. I leave Borgo Grondaie with direction Asciano, an area famous all over the world for its hilly road surrounded by Cipress trees. Here the landscape enchants you with ever-changing shapes and colors at any time of day and every season. It's quite surreal to drive along this lunar landscape that recall memories of Medieval time when knights crossed this land and stop to quench the thirst in one of the small lakes and plunged into the breathtaking landscape that varies at every bend of the road. The direction to take is to Pienza then, once you reach the location, to San Quirico d'Orcia valley and then to La Foce from which you drive uphill to Montichiello. The small village, situated on the brow of a hill, for years has become popular not only for its unquestionable charm but for its "poor theatre" that every year turns streets and squares into a open-air theatre and the population into a real theater company.
From Monticchiello you can admire the entire valley and hills all around and their alternation is like the waves of a green and quiet ocean . Once in Montichiello sight has no barriers and can range as far as the eyes make it possible: here, at sunset, while sky is getting red, it is time to sit a on the terrace of "La Porta "wine bar, located right next to the gate of Monticchiello.
A pleasure accessible to everybody is to enjoy the sunset with a delicious bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil and garlic, with a plate of pecorino from Pienza of different agings, all combined with a glass of Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano , excellent wines of this area. It's difficult to say if it's the wine inside your glass that is asborbing the sunset nuances or if it's the sunset that becomes more and more similar to the wine. Certainly it's in this moment that you feel grateful to life.
A stop that I want to suggest you leaving Montichiello is Bagno Vignoni. It doesn't matter in which time of the year you are there, it's worth stopping and walk along the perimeter of the marvelous square-thermal swimming pool built by the Romans. Generous nature and human talent seem to have found here the perfect agreement in the construction of this incredible square-caldarium, Bagno Vignoni historic heart . While leaving Bagno Vignoni to return to Borgo Grondaie, I like to stop on the banks of the little stream of hot water that rises to the surface just outside the village, and then dive down forming pools of clear water. Soak your feet in this warm water it is possible at any season of the year, and it's great to do it at night when, raising your eyes up to heaven you get lost in the myriad of stars that shine undisturbed, away from the cities' light pollution .
Back at Borgo Grondaie, you are welcomed by the chorus of crickets and cicadas while the stinging scent of lavender rises from the bushes soaked with dew.
I hesitate a moment while closing my wardrobe and forward my mind to reality; just a breath of lavender (of course kept in bags purchased in Tuscany!) to relive the unique sensations that only this land can offer. And I smile thinking about my Borgo , a magical corner to stop and from which leave to discover this enchanted land that always welcome you with its heart and open yours where it will stay forever.