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Greater 's Original Cultural Events Weekly, Thursday, April 6, 2017 DOWNTOWN MONITOR Bound? Tigers Take the Field

By George B. Eichorn

Friday, April 7, is one big special holiday in Detroit — Opening Day

seven in the : closer Francisco Rodriguez, Bruce Rondon, Justin for the Tigers. Besides the 42,000 expected to fill Park, Wilson, Alex Wilson, Kyle Ryan, Shane Greene and Anibal Sanchez. It’s thousands more will be at Downtown eateries and lounges to soak in the Tigers bullpen, just like always, that really must step up if the Tigers the atmosphere and catch the game on big-screen TVs. hopecloser. to contend. Minor-league backups include Blaine Hardy, Angel The high-powered provide the opposition at 1:10 p.m. Nesbitt, Drew VerHagen and Arcenio Lopez. Joe Jimenez is the future with familiar names like , David Price and club executive . Friday’s game is the first of a four-game weekend Gone from last season’s team which missed the playoffs on the last series. Fox Sports DetroitRookie and of theMLB Year Network televise the Opener. WXYT- day of the season, is center-fielder , whose $9 million FM 97.1 has the radio account. contract and injury-prone career were enough for GM to ship is scheduled to him to the . pitch for Detroit. He was lights-out in his inaugural season and hopes for Brad Ausmus is well liked by Tigers brass, yet not so much by great things in 2017. The club finished 86-75 last season and in second- the fans and sports talk show hosts. He could be on the hot seat should place, eight games behind eventual AL Champion . the club struggle. Guys like V-Mart, Zimmermann, Rondon and whoever It’s a somewhat sad Opener as the Tigers are honoring deceased owner plays center and right field will need to stay healthy and perform well. in pre-game ceremonies and also with a giant ‘Mr. I’ cut into Tiger attendance fell a third straight season in 2016 so the team has the grass. loaded the schedule with special theme days, promotional giveaways Led by pitching ace and slugger , the and ticket discounts early in the season. Highlights include Fulmer Tigers feature a potent lineup. The other starting are Jordan bobbleheads, April in the D Trapper hats, magnet and wall calendar Zimmermann, Daniel Norris, Matthew Boyd and Fulmer. Everyday schedules; Verlander, J.D. Martinez and Kinsler posters; Pink Out the players besides Cabrera are 38-year-old designated hitter Victor Park ballcaps, Father’s Day socks, Tiger koozies, tote bags, Polish- Martinez, second baseman , Jose Iglesias, third American Night, college days and the annual Negro League Weekend. baseman Nicholas Castellanos, left-fielder , center-fielders Tickets and the full promotional schedule are at tigers.com/tix/or9. JaCoby Jones and Andrew Romine, right-fielders J. D. Martinez (on the The Tigers have been slated for four national-TV appearances on FOX, disabled list with a right-foot sprain), Mikie Hahtook and Tyler Collins, two Prediction: on FS 1 and Tigers two go thus 87-75 far on yet ESPN. fail to Fox make Sports playoffs. Detroit has the majority and catcher James McCann with available as a back-up of World games Series: with MarioRed Sox Impemba, over Cubs Rod. Allen or micside. backstop. The 12-man pitching staff features the five starters mentioned and 2 DOWNTOWN MONITOR Thursday,April 6, 2017 SHOWINGS Home: Detroit Society Of Women Painters And Sculptors

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HARTFORD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH CITY SCENE Celebrating 100 Years Dr. Charles G. Adams, Pastor First Woman President of City-wide Good Friday Service Council of Baptist Pastors April 14th, 12 noon-3pm Laydell Harper “THE SEVEN LAST WORDS” 1st Word, Father William Danaher, Rector of Christ Church Cranbrook Rev. Coleman (pictured) Greater Detroit. 2nd Word Rev. Charles C. Adams Rev. Dr. Dee Dee Coleman’s has been pastor of her own presidentRev. Coleman of the has council, said she but is 3rd Word, Rev. D.J. Reed, Pastor, new appointment as presi- church, the well-known 101 honored to be the first female year-old Russell Street Bap- Chilson Hills Baptist dent of the Council of Baptist Pastors Detroit and Vicin- tist Church for 17 years. As heras; focuseducation, will beincarceration, on social is- 4th Word, Rev. Dr. Kenneth Flowers, Pastor, ity is a huge accomplishment the new president of the sues that affect everyone such Greater New Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist for women nationally and Council, Coleman will lead 5th Word, Rev. Dr. Stephen Butler, President, throughout Greater Detroit. more than 170 churches in water and drainage fees that Ecumenical Theological Seminary are impacting churches. 6th Word, Rev. Dr. Dee Dee Coleman, Pastor Russell Street Baptist 7th Word, Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams Cathedral Choir, soloists, harp and organ, “Seven Last Words” by Theodore Dubois Easter Sunday Pastor Charles G. Adams preaching all three services Rev. Dr. Selma Massey, Pastor 6am Jubilee Chorus singing 8am & 11am Cathedral Choir singing Open and Affirming... All are welcome... HARTFORD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 18700 James Couzens, Detroit, WHOSOEVER Ministry cern about the differences in (313) 861-1285 • Valet Parking United Church of Christ She also raised her con- 2930 Woodward Ave., downtown and the communi- Detroit 48201 ties. “It is obvious anyone can see the disconnect between For information, call (313) 259-0000 what's happening down- www.whosoeverministry.org town and what's happening www.ucc.org in the communities, where many people live," Coleman comments. She continues to speak out about the drain- 1540 WASHINGTON BLVD. age concerns; Coleman said Near Grand Circus Park recently,this drainage about issue.” “450 churches People Mover will close if we do not resolve According to the Council website, the Council of Bap- CHENE PARK COMMONS tist Pastors of Detroit and Vi- 2001 Chene St. (Just north of Lafayette) cinity is an organization that Newly renovated apartment homes now available! promotes the liberties of each Brand new kitchen appliances • countertops • windows, oftroit. its membersThe group and of supportspastors, • large storage/closet space • private balconies/patios • Community sister churches in Greater De- room with outdoor picnic area • laundry facilities available. leaders at the local, state, and 2-Bedrooms $789 • $299 Security Deposit. clergy and denominational 1/2 Off 1st month’s rent • Limited Time Only DR. JAMES SCHELBERG national levels stand as voices (313) 962-4555 of the Black Church in Detroit Located within walking distance of Greektown Casino and Eastern Market. PODIATRIST • FOOT SPECIALIST and nearby communities. Rev. Coleman began as a Pas- Minutes from hospitals, universities and entertainment. tor at Hartford Memorial Bap- Access to several major highways including M-10, I-75, I-94. tist church where she was one (313) 567-7275 fax (313) 567-7108 Mon-Tues of the first women preachers 9am-5pm Waived [email protected] Wed 1-5pm FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION in Hartford’s pulpit. Application Fee Thurs-Fri FridayRev. Coleman for The will Seven be a guestLast with this ad Check us out at YouTube and Facebook 9am-5pm AND EXAMINATION Wordspreacher at Hartford on Good Good Friday Service. 4 DOWNTOWN MONITOR Thursday,April 6, 2017

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Ruth's Music Notes... Greater Detroit's Original Cultural Events Weekly Ruth Crystal-Zaromp Delavan). Rance would be most convincing if he wasn’t DOWNTOWN MONITOR already married. Minnie finds opening night of the opera Girl voice and seems to know ex- her real love in Johnson from The Downtown Monitor is now in its 54th year of ofThis the Golden past Saturday West. This marked rarely actly how to direct the trains Sacramento and the entire sec- continuous publication and is circulated free to all heard opera describes life in a of thought. Harry Greenleaf ond act of the opera deals with as Jake Wallace comes across their personal commitments points of Greater Detroit and the City Proper. well in his ballad about lone- to each other. Rafael Davila certain place in California dur- linessthe necessary for his family funds while to send the as Johnson (later known to be Paul Arlon — Editor & Publisher ing the gold rush around 1849- other men manage to collect Ramirez) showed himself to be 50. We are dealing with a min- a good vocal match to Miller, Roger Smith — Advertising Director ing camp environment, where him home. leaving a certain admiration the largest majority are men The men live a hard and drea- andsinging bewilderment this long act. in the ob- Columnists — with basically only one attrac- ry life with their entertain- vious difficulties provided in tive female available whom ment possibilities being lim- George Eichorn • Laydell Harper they all desire. Meagan Miller ited to drinking and gambling Worth mentioning are the Ruth Crystal-Zaromp • Marian Sakalauskas as Minnie sang with aplomb (no television or radio in those sets, which portray an authen- together with a penetrating days). Most of them don’t even tic bar scene in Act I and the Donald N. Campbell • Douglas MacGeorge insight into her demanding seem to know to read. Minnie, convincing impression of vast role. The only other woman in addition to being owner of rocky mountain space that character is the Indian woman the bar, serves also as a teacher seems to extend well beyond Phone and Email: Mailing Address: servant Wowkle (Bryanna Ely- to the group of men, although the space of the Opera House. (248) 439-1863 Downtown Monitor sethat, Hunter) all the who other made characters the most she isn’t very educated either. Stephen Lord conducted this of her minor role. Other than On the other side, she tends productionThe Girl of in the his Golden new role West as [email protected] P.O. Box 888 on the gruff side but the sing to provide a certain motherly Principal Conductor of MOT. [email protected] Hazel Park, MI 48030 are men. They come off a little support together with the abil- - ity to police the situation with continuesand features through the alternate April 9. castThe ing maintained great feeling her own revolver. last performance is a matinee and musical distinction (Su- Within this relatively rabid Historic Mariners’ Church zanne Mallare-Acton Chorus society the strongest man will with Melissa Citro as Minnie, Master). One could enjoy that have the ability to score with Jeff Gwaltney as Dick Johnson. the bartender has a nice light type of singing for a very long Minnie, and in this case the For further information, check A HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL PEOPLE

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“The Healing Power of Divine Love” ONE GREAT TALK, TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO HEAR MARYL WALTERS, CSB Christian Science Board of Lectureship

Saturday, April 22nd in 2:00 p.m. at Central Methodist Church 23 E. Adams, Detroit, Michigan (Come early for a 20-minute organ prelude) Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Birmingham Most Holy Trinity School (MHT) will begin their new school 248-644-7935 year in August with a new principal. Christopher Camilleri ~ or ~ (pictured above, with children) will replace the retiring Sunday, April 23rd in Royal Oak Sheila Dunleavy, who leaves with stellar accomplishments 3:00 p.m. at Christian Science Church to her credit. Camilleri has been an integral part of the MHT 900 W. 4th Street, Royal Oak, Michigan family and will lead them in their 180th year. He brings a Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Royal Oak 248-542-0687 vast amount of knowledge to the principal position, having Convenient FREE parking at each location. been both a teacher and an attorney. MHT is open to students of all races and creeds, and will host a New Families Open “... and the leaves of the tree were for House on Sunday, April 9, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. For informa- tion, call (313) 961-8855 or see mostholytrinityschool.org. the healing of the nations.” Eighth Motor City Festival of Bands in Dearborn Revelation 22:2

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Palm Sunday– April 9th 8:15 AM Holy Eucharist 10:30 AM Procession of the Palms & Festal Eucharist with Choir & Brass Instruments Maundy Thursday - April 13th The hugely successful Motor City Festival of Bands event 6:00 PM Traditional Lamb Dinner is back for a spectacular eighth year at the Michael A. Guido Theater inside the Ford Community & Performing Arts Cen- 7:00 PM Service with Eucharist and Foot Washing ter in Dearborn. The performance on the main stage will Good Friday - April 14th take place on Sunday, April 9, at 3 p.m. and features indi- 12:15 PM - Solemn Service with Requiem vidual performances by the Motor City Youth Brass Band, Royal Oak Concert Band, Downriver Community Band, War- ren Concert Band and the Motor City Brass Band. It will be by Maurice Durufle , featuring Choir followed by the massed band finale performance with 300 Easter Day - April 16th or so musicians on stage, under the direction of famed com- and8:00 Professor AM Easter James Vigil Kibbie, and Eucharist organist poser Jerry Bilik. 11:00 AM Festal Eucharist with Choirs and Orchestra With a reputation in the Greater Detroit Area community Easter egg hunt following the 11:00 AM service and among brass bands for innovative and entertaining performances, Motor City Brass Band has been entertaining The Rev. Maryjane Peck, Interim Rector audiences since 1996, with more than 400 performances. Dr. Edward Maki-Schramm, Director of Music For tickets, information and upcoming performances call (248) 788-6618 or see mcbb.org. Tickets are $14, $12 for se- -6688 niors and $10 for students. The Ford Community & Perform- 960 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48207 www.christcd.org Office (313) 259 ing Arts Center is located at 15801 Michigan Ave., east of the Southfield Fwy. (M-39), and west of Greenfield, in Dearborn. 6 DOWNTOWN MONITOR Thursday,April 6, 2017

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8 DOWNTOWN MONITOR Thursday,April 6, 2017 LIVE THEATRE Was 'True West' Best When it was Fresh? By Paul Arlon Austin longing for the life of a drifting petty thief. Shepard wrote the play in I’m a fan of live the- 1982,settled and resolution in 2017, asI don’t en atre in general. I’m a fan Am I amused by this? find the play or its un- of Northville’s Tipping Not really. While some be- - Point Theatre, in particu- lieve this to be funny stuff, tertainingTrue West as runs I might through have lar. This well thought out I do not. Point of fact, I thirty-five years ago. stage attracts some of think the use of drunken Greater Detroit’s top tal- behavior to drive a story Sunday, April 23, with no ent,productions almost always.chosen And,for is an unfortunately easy- show on Easter. Tickets again, almost always, the to-use dramatic device. are $30 to $35, from tip- I can’t fault the actors, pingpointtheatre.com, this theatre’s season have at all. James R. Kuhl and (248) 347-0003, or at the been provocative, funny, Ryan Carlson are terrific, theatre box office. Show- and entertaining. Like I Andrew Papa as Saul, times are Thursday, Fri- said, almost always. day, and Saturdays at 3 Ryan Carlson and James R. Kuhl as Sibling Rivals and the minor appear- I’m fairly suspicious of ingDirected Brenda by Lane Hillary as Mom,Bard, p.m at 8 p.m., with Sunday the term ‘classic,’ when arethere really is nothing good, as about well. matinees at 2 p.m. (except applied to a play that’s 35 on the other hand, has the technical attributes of for April 16, Easter), and years old. Much-honoredTrue West, ful film script career. Lee, figure in the story, with a special Wednesday mat- playwright Sam Shepa- each brother now switch- inee on April 12 at 3 p.m. rd’s 1982 play, spent the intervening ing mindsets to become this play that I can fault. The Tipping Point The- has been deemed as such, estrangementthrough the surrounding living off the other – Lee as the But, I’ll be honest, may- atre is located at 361 E. an American Classic. small crimes and drifting deal-making writer, and be it’s just me, but Sam Cady St., in Northville. Well, yeah, you could call Motown the Musical it ‘classic.’ But, you could desert badlands. In the GET READY, Due to media:3/30/17 also call it ‘outdated.’ simplest terms, Lee is an Here’s the set-up: Aus- aggressively manipula- ‘CAUSE HERE WE COME. Publication: Detroit Monitor tin (played by the Tipping tive miscreant, and his date: 4/6/17 Point’s Artistic Director brother, Austin, is a follow Size: 1/4 page, 6 in. w. x 5.5 in. h. James R. Kuhl) is a Holly- the rules conformist try- wood screenwriter, who ingcareer. to get one more win Proof: 4/4/17; 3:25PM takestion, to advantage stay at her ofhouse his from his stalled writing mother being on vaca- For: Nederlander Detroit (Fisher Theatre & others) Enter Austin’s agent while he finishes his lat- and producer, Saul (An- Agency: SMZ advertising est movie script. drew Papa) who, while Design: Frank Bach, Seemingly out of no- meeting Austin to take Bach & Associates; where, his estranged old- gauge of his script, meets Phone 313-822-4303, er brother, Lee (played Lee,score, too. interlopes Lee, always into on [email protected] by local favorite Ryan the make for a quick Carlson), a petty crimi- nal, low-level burglar, and Austin’s script deal and chain beer drinker, also steals away Saul’s inter-

shows up at the house. est, turning Austin’s deal These two polar extremes into his own. This does haven’t seen each other nothing for a rekindling for five years, but when ofthe brotherly table has love Austin between help RAYMOND LUKE JR. PHOTO BY JOAN MARCUS. meeting here, fall into the the two. The new deal on ALL OTHER PHOTOS BY ANDREW ECCLES. same childhood relation- - MOTOWN® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF UMG RECORDINGS, INC ship that they’d had their ing Lee to write a script whole lives – Lee beating that Saul will produce. Fisher Theatre • April 18–30 up on the passive Austin. And, now the crux of the ticketmaster.com, 800-982-2787 & box office. Info: BroadwayInDetroit.com, In their time apart, Aus- story takes precedence 313-872-1000. Groups (12+): [email protected] or 313-871-1132. tin,has establishedan Ivy League a success gradu- over each character’s ac- 7:30PM 4/23. ate-turned screenwriter, tions – drunkenness. Al- - cohol becomes a central Thursday, April 6, 2017 DOWNTOWN MONITOR 9

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