10 Things to Do in the D this Weekend - Feb 24-26, 2017

**Lowell** · February-23-17, 11:14 AM

Venture on the wild side at Outdoorama at Suburban Collection Showcase in Novi.
Enjoy Hollywood classics performed during "A Night at the Academy Awards" at Orchestra Hall in Detroit.
Put on your Spider-Man or Batgirl duds and attend the Great Lakes Comic-Con at Macomb Community College in Warren.
Mingle with hot rods and celebrities at Detroit Autorama in Cobo Center in Detroit.
Hear musicians do live improv inspired by LP remixing at El Club Mexicantown in Detroit.
Burn off calories and support local causes at the Paczki Run in Hamtramck.
Be part of history as the Insane Clown Posse presents a final Riddlebox show at the Majestic in Detroit.
Watch professional boxers at a Night of Knockouts XI at MotorCity Casino Hotel's Sound Board in Detroit.
Enjoy traditional Irish music and dance in a benefit for Doctors Without Borders at the Gaelic League Hall in Detroit.
Sample cheesy comfort food and craft beers and Mac 'N' Brews at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

Kick off list from Crain's Detroit Business. Add your suggestions below.

**preserve** · February-23-17, 01:03 PM

11. Sunday at the AOH hall on 5 Mile - kick off for the St. Patrick's day Parade fund raiser

**Pam** · February-24-17, 05:34 AM

https://thirdmanrecords.com/news/new...en-february-25

Weird- I was trying to copy and paste a quote but not all the words show up. Summary- live music, tours, free event. Opening of the new Third Man records pressing plant.

**Honky Tonk** · February-24-17, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Pam

https://thirdmanrecords.com/news/new...en-february-25

Weird- I was trying to copy and paste a quote but not all the words show up. Summary- live music, tours, free event. Opening of the new Third Man records pressing plant.

Thanx Pam, see you there...

**Pam** · February-24-17, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Honky Tonk

Thanx Pam, see you there...

Sorry dude, can't make it. I watched the videos though.

https://youtu.be/CcukGhELqPg

https://youtu.be/qRz3KXWdqeg

**Hypestyles** · February-25-17, 07:03 AM

I plan on going to the comic-con. Several folks there I'd like to meet-

**Honky Tonk** · February-25-17, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Hypestyles

I plan on going to the comic-con. Several folks there I'd like to meet-

Sorry dude, can't make it.

**Pam** · February-25-17, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by Honky Tonk

Sorry dude, can't make it.

So how was the Third Man thing?

**Jimaz** · February-25-17, 10:58 PM

Get ready for Paczki Day

Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Is that right?

**Honky Tonk** · February-26-17, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

So how was the Third Man thing?

I went but never went in. WAY too crowded. The line to get in came out the front door and snaked around the building. I was afraid my pootsies would get cold. I probably should have got there first thing in the morning. No matter, I'll give Jack a call and see if I can arrange for a private tour. How was the comic-con, Hypestyles? Did you dress like Lt. Worf or anything?

**Pam** · February-26-17, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Honky Tonk

I went but never went in. WAY too crowded. The line to get in came out the front door and snaked around the building. I was afraid my pootsies would get cold. I probably should have got there first thing in the morning. No matter, I'll give Jack a call and see if I can arrange for a private tour. How was the comic-con, Hypestyles? Did you dress like Lt. Worf or anything?

I read in today's paper that people started getting in line on Thursday. Insane.

**Honky Tonk** · February-27-17, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by Pam

I read in today's paper that people started getting in line on Thursday. Insane.

Seriously? I guess everyone has a different idea of fun.

**Hypestyles** · February-27-17, 07:52 AM

The comic-con was very cool. Among the guests were Canadian voice actor Paul Soles, who was the original cartoon voice of Spider-Man. Also in attendance was actor Nicholas Hammond-- he was Frederick in the Sound of Music movie, but he was also the first prime-time TV Spider-Man in the late 70s. He mentioned that the last time he was in Detroit was just over 20 years ago, he had done a play at the Fisher Theater.
Detroit natives Arvell Jones and Keith Pollard were also present: They are both semi-retired comic book artists, who were among the first African American comic artists to work for Marvel & DC starting in the 1970s. Currently, they sell reprints and original art pages of their work, and they do one-page commissions and select freelance work.

**Honky Tonk** · February-27-17, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Hypestyles

The comic-con was very cool. Among the guests were Canadian voice actor Paul Soles, who was the original cartoon voice of Spider-Man. Also in attendance was actor Nicholas Hammond-- he was Frederick in the Sound of Music movie, but he was also the first prime-time TV Spider-Man in the late 70s. He mentioned that the last time he was in Detroit was just over 20 years ago, he had done a play at the Fisher Theater.
Detroit natives Arvell Jones and Keith Pollard were also present: They are both semi-retired comic book artists, who were among the first African American comic artists to work for Marvel & DC starting in the 1970s. Currently, they sell reprints and original art pages of their work, and they do one-page commissions and select freelance work.

That does sound kinda cool. Several times I attended the Star Trek Conventions, back in the day when they were all the rage, and it was fun. I was never a big fan of the original series. Maybe I'll check out a comic-con.