Munching is highlight of 2010 Ford Arts, Beats & Eats festival
An estimated 2,000 festival goers were on the streets of Royal Oak at 1 p.m., two hours after the opening of the2010 Ford Arts, Beats & Eats festival, said festival committee member and Royal Oak civic activist Sandra Wilkins.
“Everything is open now – all the music, all the restaurants,” said festival staffer Jennifer Accavitti, although a few scattered restaurants failed to open their kiosks for today’s lunch hour.
People concerned about parking should go to twitter.com and search for “[at]artsbeatseats” for real-time status reports of the 10 local parking lots ($ 15 each) and two remote sites ($ 10), said parking status coordinator Keira Chartier.
Samantha Jolivet and her twin Charlotte Jolivet, 18 months old, noshed from kiosk to kiosk with their mom Wendy Jolivet, 34, of Sterling Heights.
They definitely like Kola’s Food Factory pierogi “and we’re going to try those doughy cinnamon sticks – churros,” their mother said as she pushed the twins along in a side-by-side double stroller.
Three feet away, their 10-month-old cousin Rachel Helgren of Freeland was digging the same festival goodies.
“Oh, yeah, she loves it,” her mother Heidi Helgren said.
The Oakland County Health Division had four inspectors checking the restaurants.
Referring to her inspection clipboard, inspector Kelli Carpenter-Crawford said, “Everything looks good but I can’t talk to you.”
Outside Sangria restaurant, where Detroit Red Wings players have celebrated several Stanley Cup championships, owner Luigi Cutraro crowed about the festival excitement.
“We’ve been trying, trying, trying” to get the festival away from Pontiac and relocated in Royal Oak, Cutraro said. This is the first time that Arts, Beats & Eats, which lasts the four days of Labor Day weekend, has been in Royal Oak.
Festival impresario Jon Witz “said it couldn’t be done, but I said, ‘Jon, yes we can do it,’ “ Cutraro said.
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2010 Ford Arts, Beats & Eats Music Schedule
Michigan Lottery Stage
National Recording Artists
Today
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Royal Oak Symphony
7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Saving Abel
8:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. Candlebox
10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sponge
Saturday, Sept. 4
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Alto Reed & His Motor City All-Stars
7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Rhythm Corps
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mayer Hawthorne
10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Sunday, Sept. 5
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Alexander Zonjic & Friends
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Larry Lee & The Back in the Day Band (Tentative)
8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WAR
10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Macy Gray
Monday, Sept. 6
2:45 p.m. The Auctioneers
3:45 p.m. Kansas
5:30 p.m. Annabelle Road
6:30 p.m. Frankie Ballard
7:30 p.m. Clint Black
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Stage
Americana/Country
Today
11 a.m. to noon Billy Brandt and Sarana Verlin
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pete (Big Dog) Fetters
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Candy Band
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Chunky Funk Band
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. David Shelby
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tim Diaz Band
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dr. Pocket
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Persuasion
Saturday, Sept. 4
11 a.m. to noon Jeff Maylin
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Amanda Kari
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Northern Skies
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Duende!
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Susan Calloway
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Julianne & the Rogues
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Longneck Stranglers
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Twistin Tarantulas
Sunday, Sept. 5
11 a.m. to noon John Holk and the Sequins
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Blueflowers
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. TJ Kelly
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lewis Hensley
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Taylor Fernandez
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Barbara Payton Band
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Back Forty
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Impact 7
Monday, Sept. 6
11 a.m. to noon Misty Lyn & the Big Beautiful
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kari Lynch
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ashley Renay
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Forbes Brothers
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Root Doctor
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Whitey Morgan & the 78′s
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Orbitsuns
Citizens Bank Stage
Acoustic/Cultural
Today
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Golden Rain Ensemble
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Frankie D’Angelo
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mosaic Youth Singers
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Annie & Rod Capps
Saturday, Sept. 4
11 a.m. to noon InsideOut Citywide Poets
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cliff Gracey
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Mosaic Youth Singers
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LUVNIMUQ
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Flute and Guitar Duo
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rude Dog
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. La Chispa & Company
Sunday, Sept. 5
11 a.m. to noon Cass Dufrin
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Matrix Theater Presents Justin D’Artists
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jeff Scott
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. String Trio
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rachael Davis
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Teddy Richards
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan Krist
Monday, Sept. 6
11 a.m. to noon Ninos de Compas
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunny Side Up
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. John D. Lamb
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Griff N’ John Afterhours Experience
Ford Fiesta Stage
Alternative Rock
Today
11 a.m. to noon Gia Warner
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Mydols
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Robin Horlock
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Auctioneers
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Swamp Sisters
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Shoe
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Carolyn Striho Group
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Killer Flamingos
Saturday, Sept. 4
11 a.m. to noon Headlights Over Hills
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. October Babies
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Marco Polio and the New Vaccines
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. 60 Second Crush
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cult Heroes
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Silverghost
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. His Name Is Alive
Sunday, Sept. 5
11 a.m. to noon Urban Nomads
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Calling Marvin
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Switchline
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Wall Clocks
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tiles
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The High Strung
8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dirty Americans
10 p.m. to 11 p.m. CRUD
Monday, Sept. 6
11 a.m. to noon Eliza Neals
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Gasoline Gypsy
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jai Fears
3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rocktail Lounge with Sunshine Doray
4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Barrettes Ladies Barbershop Quartet
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. American Mars
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. LusterKraft featuring Liz Larin
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Amp Fiddler’s “Labor Day”
Vince & Joe’s Stage
International
Today
11 a.m. to noon Hip-Notic Dance Detroit/Mind, Belly & Soul
12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. TropiCoolJazz
3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Process
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thom Jayne & the Nomads
8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Orquesta La Inspiracion
Saturday, Sept. 4
11 a.m. to noon 1592
12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ara Topouzian
3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Musique Noire
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nadanta Indian Dancers
8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Polish Muslims
Sunday, Sept. 5
11 a.m. to noon Hip-Notic Dance Detroit/Mind, Belly & Soul
12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Omowale Cultural Society
3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Roots Vibration Band
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. La Chispa & Company
8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Zap Toro featuring Sean Blackman
Monday, Sept. 6
11 a.m. to noon RaionTaiko
12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kidz Klez of Michigan
3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Deep See Sound System
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Vince & Joe’s Presents a Gourmet Experience with Executive Chef Neil
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Madame XD
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Blackthorn
Budweiser Stage
Rock
Today
11 a.m. to noon Dig A Phony
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Electric Playground
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Soul Preacher
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. House Phone
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Insyderz
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Great Divide
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Hope Orchestra
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Laith Al-Saadi
Saturday, Sept. 4
11 a.m. to noon John D. Lamb
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. See Jane Rock
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rachel May & Billy Reedy
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Liquid Motor Commission
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Romeo Flynns
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Black Irish
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Muggs
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Howling Diablos
Sunday, Sept. 5
11 a.m. to noon Lookin’ Back
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. City in the Sky
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 34 Bliss
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Julie Haven
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dave Edwards & the Look
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Brandon Calhoun
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Stellar Drive
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rev. RightTime
Monday, Sept. 6
11 a.m. to noon Stumbling Mice
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jam Samich
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Just Another Band From Detroit
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Grievous Angel
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Taddy Porter
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Jill Jack Band
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Reefermen
Pepsi Stage
Jazz/R&B
Today
11 a.m. to noon Rick Matle Trio
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Broken Arrow Blues Band
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Just Friends
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Paradime
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Charles & Gwen Scales
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jamie Register and the Glendales
8 p.m. to 9 p.m.Priscilla Price
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thornetta Davis
Saturday, Sept. 4
11 a.m. to noon Mistee Merritt
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dave Sharp Secret Seven
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rev. Marc Falconberry
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Valerie Barrymore & Foundation of Funk
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nadir Distorted Soul
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sky Covington
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. HotSauce
Sunday, Sept. 5
11 a.m. to noon Paul Miles
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jam Society
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ronnie (SportCoat) Overton
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alina Morr/Urban Tropical
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Bugs Beddow Band
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pamela Wise
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Inoh Savid
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Larry Lee & the Back in the Day Band
Monday, Sept. 6
11 a.m. to noon Susie Woodman
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Katrina Carson
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. David Gerald & Insurrection
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jesse Palter
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Deborah Kay
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sheila Landis featuring Rick Matle
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tumbao Bravo
Oakland County Parks Kids Stage
Today
11:30 a.m. Balloon Zoo Workshop
Noon Puppet Theatre: Punch & Judy
12:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
1 p.m. PBS
1:30 p.m. Rosco the Clown
2 p.m. Puppet Theatre: Jo-Jo Fish
2:30 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
3 p.m. PBS
3:30 p.m. Laugh it Up with Rosco
4 p.m. Puppet Theatre: Billy Goats Gruff
4:30 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
5 p.m. PBS
5:30 p.m. Rosco the Clown
6 p.m. Puppet Theatre: 3 Pigs
6:30 p.m. Laugh It Up with Rosco
7 p.m. Puppet Theatre: Punch & Judy
7:30 p.m.Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
Saturday, Sept. 4
11 a.m. Wizard School:Magic You Can Do
11:30a.m. Puppet Theatre: Three Pigs
Noon Laugh it Up with Rosco
12:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
1 p.m. PBS
1:30 p.m. Puppet Theatre: Punch & Judy
2 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
2:30 p.m. Kids Beach Party Blast
3 p.m. PBS
3:30 p.m. Rosco the Clown
4 p.m. Vikki’s Wet, Wild & Funny Friends
4:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
5 p.m. PBS
5:30 p.m. Dog Gone Mystery
6 p.m. Kids Beach Party Blast
6:30 p.m. Reading Pirates
7 p.m. Kids Beach Party Blast
7:30 p.m. Balloon Zoo Workshop
Sunday, Sept. 5
11 a.m. Wizard School: Magic You Can Do
11:30a.m. Kids Music Concert
Noon Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
12:30 p.m. Rosco the Clown
1 p.m. PBS
1:30 p.m. Harpbeat’s Musical Revue
2 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
2:30 p.m. Vikki’s Wet, Wild & Funny Friends
3 p.m. PBS
3:30 p.m. Splash-Tastic Music Show
4 p.m. Laugh It Up with Rosco
4:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
5 p.m. PBS
5:30 p.m. Kid’s Music Concert
6 p.m. Reading Pirates
6:30 p.m. Rosco the Clown
7 p.m. Harpbeat’s Musical Revue
7:30 p.m. Balloon Zoo Workshop
Monday, Sept. 6
11:30 a.m. Balloon Zoo Workshop
Noon Kids Music Concert
12:30 p.m. Checkers the Clown
1 p.m. PBS
1:30 p.m. Dog Gone Mystery
2 p.m. Harpbeat’s Musical Revue
2:30 p.m. Pure Imagination Magic Show
3 p.m. PBS
3:30 p.m. Giggle Fest with Checkers
4 p.m. Vikki’s Wet, Wild & Funny Friends
4:30 p.m. Cool Tricks & Funny Stuff
5 p.m. PBS
US Park Stagecrafters Theatre Stage
Today
11:30 a.m. Breakdancing: Presented by HardCore Detroit
Noon MagiComedy
12:30 p.m. Breakdancing: Presented by HardCore Detroit
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Student Bands
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Access to Superstars Clinic
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Student Bands
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Access to Superstars Clinic
5 p.m to 6 p.m. AKT Theater
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Planet Ant Theater Improv
Saturday, Sept. 4
11:30 a.m. Urban Stringz
Noon MagiComedy
12:30 p.m. Urban Stringz
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Student Bands
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Access to Superstars Clinic
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Student Bands
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Access to Superstars Clinic
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. InsideOut CityWide Poets
6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Michigan Youth Theater
6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Motor City Youth Theater
Sunday, Sept. 5
11:30 a.m. Hula Revue
Noon MagiComedy
12:30 p.m. Hula Revue
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Student Bands
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Access to Superstars Clinic
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Student Bands
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Detroit School of Rock and Pop Access to Superstars Clinic
Made in Detroit Stage in the Royal Oak Music Theatre
B3[at]ROMT Presented by ATT
Today — Sponsored by Detroit Metromix
8 p.m. Prussia
9 p.m. Silverghost
10 p.m. Howling Diablos
Midnight Sponge
Saturday, Sept. 4 — Metro Times Summer Blow Out!
7 p.m. Shockwave
8 p.m. Wrong Numbers
9 p.m. Ty Stone
10 p.m. Hard Lessons
Midnight Rhythm Corps