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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Attention Young Actors: 'Wizard of Oz' Auditions Start Saturday

Auditions begin at 10 a.m. Saturday or 5 p.m. Monday at the Village Players Playhouse in Birmingham. The show is scheduled for June 20-23.

Friday, March 15, 2013

It's Your Last Weekend to Catch 'Little Shop of Horrors'

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday is your last chance to see the Birmingham Village Players in 'Little Shop of Horrors.' The Village Players' next shop opens in May.

Rep. Kerry Bentivolio Hosts Congressional Art Competition

The winning piece of artwork from Michigan's 11th District will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol Building.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Student Performance of 'Urinetown' Opens at Detroit Country Day Friday

Tickets are $15 to the satirical musical comedy, which premieres at 7 p.m. Friday at the Seligman Performing Arts Center.

Wondering what to do with yourself this weekend? Don't dismay: check out today's Weekend Spotlight: Our pick for today: Urinetown: The Musical Also happening this weekend: Come back to Birmingham Patch on Thursday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Planner, or visit our events calendar.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Food Network, Gordon Ramsay Now Casting in Birmingham Area

Executive director Gordon Ramsay is searching for contestants for a new Food Network show to be hosted by Tyler Florence.

Birmingham's Spectrum Orchestra Returns for Second Concert Friday

The Spectrum Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Seaholm High School.

Wondering what to do with yourself this weekend? Don't dismay: check out today's Weekend Spotlight: Our pick for today: Spectrum Orchestra's Spring Concert Come back to Birmingham Patch on Tuesday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Spotlight, or visit our events calendar.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Michigan Extras to be Treated Like Movie Stars at Charity Premiere of 'Oz' Friday

Birmingham's Palladium 12 will host a charity premiere of 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Friday night to honor the film's Michigan actors and extras.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Groves Singers to 'Celebrate America' During Television Performance Thursday

'Detroit Performs: Tim Janis' Celebrate America' airs at 9 p.m. Thursday on Detroit Public Television.

Tune in to the Detroit Public Television Thursday night and you just might catch a glimpse of some very talented Birmingham-area singers. The Groves High School Evergreen Singers will be performing as part of DPTV's "Detroit Performs: Tim Janis' Celebrate America," a pre-recorded concert featuring hundreds of Metro Detroit student singers airing from 9-11 p.m. Thursday. As part of the performance, students from Metro Detroit high schools, middle schools and elementary schools came together in October to perform "songs that have uplifted and inspired the nation in times of war and times of peace." The group was led by Tim Janis, a composer who's produced four music specials for National Public Television and has worked with artists like …

Laura Houser

8:44 am on Friday, March 8, 2013

Thanks for the comment Tim and you're right: the Evergreen Singers deserve all the recognition they can get! Congrats!   more ›

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Guest Conductor Joins Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra This Weekend

The Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Birmingham Unitarian Church at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Wondering what to do with yourself this weekend? Don't dismay: check out today's Weekend Spotlight: Our pick for today: Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra concert Also happening this weekend: Come back to Birmingham Patch on Thursday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Planner, or visit our events calendar.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Contest: Share Your Love of Local Art, Win Tickets to the Festival of Bands

Tell us about the best arts organizations, galleries, exhibits and performances in your community and you could win tickets to the March 10 concert.

The Motor City Brass Band's Festival of Bands is about bringing together musicians from all over Michigan. In celebration of this harmonious event, Patch readers can win tickets to the March 10 show by sharing their love of local arts. Whether it's your city's high school theater program, an eclectic downtown gallery, or the guy who plays guitar at your farmers market—we want to hear about the local performers, arts organizations and galleries in your community. The Festival of Bands will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, at the Michael Guido Theater in the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. The concert will include performances by MCBB, as well as the Birmingham Concert Band, Farmington Community Band, Oakland …

Jessica Carreras

4:44 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Thanks, everyone, for entering! We'll notify the winners via email this evening.   more ›

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