Detroit Trombonist Matt Martinez of Will Sessions joins Seth and Becky on the podcast to talk about what's happening in Detroit this week. They discuss his upcoming performance in the Book of Mormon, playing for the wedding of news anchor Carmen Harlan's son, and performing as part of Aretha Franklin's last concert in her hometown.
Also: Suzanne Mallare Acton, the Artistic/Music Director for the Rackham Choir, talks about the December 1st performance of Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz Gospel Messiah at the Detroit Opera House.
Here's what's happening in metro Detroit for the week of November 26th, 2018:
Concerts
- Thursday 11/29: The Ashton Neighborhood Pleasure Club at Otus Supply
- Sat & Sun 12/1 & 12/02: The Fort Street Chorale presents Handel's Messiah at Fort St Presbyterian Church
- Saturday 12/1: Ministry at The Majestic
- Saturday 12/1: Book of Love at The Magic Bag
- Saturday 12/1: Maxwell at Fox Theatre
- Sunday 12/2: Thom Yoke at Jack White Theatre
- Tuesday 12/4: Phosphorescent at Saint Andrews Hall
- Wednesday 12/5: John Legend's Legendary Christmas at Fox Theatre
On Stage
- Wayne State's Bonstelle Theatre in Midtown: A Christmas Carol (opening)
- Matrix Theatre Company: Well-Intentioned White People (closing)
- Open Book Theatre Company in Trenton: Doubt: A Parable (closing)
- Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak: Kathleen Madigan
- Punch Line Comedy Lounge in Southfield: Robert Powell
- Thursday 11/29: D.L. Hughley at the Sound Board
- Thursday 11/29: Donnell Rawlings at Saint Andrews Hall
- Saturday 12/1: Trailer Park Boys at The Masonic Temple
- Saturday 12/1: Warren Miller's Face of Winter at the Royal Oak Music Theatre
- Tuesday 12/4: Book of Mormon at Fisher Theatre
Too Hot to Handel at the Detroit Opera House
Around Town
- Friday 11/30: The Anti-Social Art Show at the Detroit Artists' Test Lab
- Saturday 12/1: Noel Night has been divided into daytime and evening activities this year
- Saturday 12/8: Grab your Speedo and get ready for the Santa Run
- The Michigan Science Center has a new permanent exhibit: Sun, Earth, & Universe
Other Stuff
- Flint's Genusee eyeglasses are made from single-use water bottles
- Batch Brewing's Expansion Packs are the perfect gift for the podcast co-host who has everything
- Antihero is a new Japanese restaurant opening up in Ferndale.
Motown Magic Trailer
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Food & Drink
- Wednesday 12/5: Enjoy Nitebite: Brunch for Dinner at The Block in Midtown
- The Charlevoix in Grosse Point Park
- Voting is now closed for Eater Detroit's Restaurant of the Year. Which is your favorite?
Wyandotte's Jackson Cook on American Ninja Warrior Junior
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Matt's Picks:
- Favorite Detroit Dive Bar: The Old Miami in Cass Corridor
- Favorite Romantic Date Spot: The DIA
- Favorite Place to See a Concert: The Fox Theatre
- Favorite Place to Throw a Kids' Party: Beacon Park, Riverfront Park, or Bishop Park in Wyandotte
- Favorite Place to Buy Unique Gifts: Glow Fish in Wyandotte
- Favorite Snowy Place to Go: The Detroit Film Theatre in the DIA
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