Welcome Mat: Farmington Community Library Odds & Ends Art Auction
Farmington Community Library Odds & Ends Art Auction
Does your sense of style include the kitschy, the creepy and the downright cringe-worthy? If so, you can come April 5 to the Farmington Community Library for campy art, wine and a chance to bid on works that once graced the library walls, from aged, sun-faded prints of famous works, to abstract “masterpieces” that will leave you scratching your head. You might even find a conversation piece. Registration not required but appreciated for planning purposes. Adults 21+ only; valid government-issued picture ID with date of birth required to buy a ticket. Tickets are $10 per person and will be sold at the door (cash, check or credit card accepted). Each ticketholder will receive two drink tickets. Refreshments include wine, fizzy water and snacks (while supplies last). There will also be door prizes at this Friends of the Library Fundraiser. Payment for items purchased at the auction is due that night. All items are sold “as is.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Auction begins at 7:30 p.m. The location is 32737 12 Mile. Go to farmlib.org.
'Bargain Block' to feature Gardner White sofas
Gardner White will be the official sofa provider for season four of “Bargain Block.” The popular Detroit-based series follows home renovation experts and partners Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas with Nine Design + Homes on their journey to restore the city’s iconic American neighborhoods one house at a time. “Bargain Block” will feature Gardner White sofas throughout its fourth season, premiering on HGTV in the fall. “Community is truly at the heart of everything we do here at Gardner White, so it is a thrill to partner with Keith and Evan to support the remarkable work they are doing to revitalize the city we call home,” said Rachel Stewart, president of Gardner White. “It's an honor to work with such an iconic Detroit brand,” said Bynum. Go to gardner-white.com.
Get your juices flowing
Make your own fresh-squeezed beverages at home with the Vinci Housewares Hands-Free Citrus Juicer that supports the perfect start to a healthy morning as a go-to solution when recipes call for fresh juice, or for crafting delicious cocktails at home. The Hands-Free Juicer is the only countertop appliance of its kind featuring patented pressure-sensitive, rind-thickness detection technology that squeezes fresh juice without a mess in just 10 seconds. It also eliminates the bitterness that comes with other juicers, which often break the rind. Featuring a BPA-Free Tritan Plastic Juicer Bowl and a juice reservoir that holds up to 12 ounces. Available for $99.99 at: https://vincihousewares.com/products/vinci-hands-free-citrus-juicer and Amazon.
Welcome spring at Novi Home and Garden Show
The Novi Home & Garden Show will be held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from noon-7 p.m. April 5, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 6 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 7. Exhibitors include a wide range of local home-improvement companies including builders and remodelers, kitchen and bath remodelers, landscapers, deck and patio professionals, window and door experts, waterproofing companies, cabinet and countertop installers, basement refinishers, roofing and siding companies and more. Adult admission (ages 13 and up) is $12, seniors (55 and up) $10 and children 12 and under are free. Special “$5 after 5” admission pricing Friday and Saturday. Parking is not included with ticket purchases and can be made at parking.ticketspice.com/parking. The location is 46100 Grand River Ave. For special discounts and other info, go to novihomeshow.com.
All Things Detroit event celebrates 10 years
Founded by Jennyfer Crawford-Williams, All Things Detroit Day shines a spotlight on locally made goods and small business owners. Each spring marks a celebratory event that features more than 200 local artists and makers selling handcrafted art, foods and home and garden goods. On April 7, to mark a decade of All Things Detroit Day, Crawford-Williams will spotlight vendors with audition-style film clips at the event and on social media. There will also be DJs and food trucks. Scent Science will have a Make-Your-Own Candle Bar. Detroit’s Coloring Museum will host a coloring wall and curate an All Things Detroit Memories Wall for all ages. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beat the Crowd ticketholders only may enter at 10 a.m. General admission ticketholders may enter at noon. General admission tickets are $5 and are sold at the door only. Beat the Crowd tickets that include early entry and a tote bag are $10 and are sold in advance at https://events.allthingsticketing.com/events/ATD10. The location is 2934 Russell Street in Eastern Market (visit Sheds 3, 4 and 5). Go to iloveallthingsdetroit.com.