Monday, December 31, 2012
It's New Year's Eve! Here's what is going on today in Plymouth and Canton.
Trivia: Who wrote the lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne"? Yesterday's trivia answer: "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" is a popular song written in 1947 by Frank Loesser. It first charted for The Orioles, peaking at No. 9 on Billboard's Best-Selling Retail Rhythm & Blues chart in December 1949. The New Year begins tomorrow, and so begins another year of resolutions. If you're resolving to get more fit, you can find a local gym on Plymouth-Canton Patch's business directory. College football bowl games are under way, and so far Mitten State teams are 2-0 after Michigan State University and Central Michigan's bowl wins. Check the remainder of the bowl schedule here on Patch. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for the latest news and updates in …
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Here's what's going on today in Plymouth and Canton.
Trivia: There have been many versions of the song "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" When did it first chart on Billboard in the United States? Friday's trivia answer: The name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza," meaning "first fruits of the harvest." Congress and President Obama are racing against the clock this week as they make one last attempt to hammer out a deal to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff” the U.S. government is set to go over on New Year’s Day. Find out how much of a bite the "cliff" could take out of your paycheck and more information here on Patch. College football bowl games are under way, and so far Mitten State teams are 2-0 after Michigan State University and Central Michigan's bowl wins. …
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Here's what's going on today in Plymouth and Canton.
Plymouth and Canton got walloped with snow Wednesday. We want your photos! Whether it's sledding, a snowman or shoveling, share your best pics here! The Plymouth Whalers host the London Knights in Ontario Hockey League action at Compuware Arena at 7:05 p.m. London comes into the game with a 22-game winning streak, the second-longest strek in OHL history. For ticket info and more details, check here. The critically acclaimed thriller Argo continues today at the Penn Theatre, while Django Unchained, Les Miserables, Promised Land and Jack Reacher continue their first-week run at Canton Cinema and Emagine Canton. Check showtimes and reviews here on Patch. Are your kids on Christmas vacation? Take them to IKEA where children 12 and under can…
Friday, December 28, 2012
Here's what's going on today in Plymouth and Canton.
Trivia: Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday that begins Dec. 26 and extends through Jan. 1. What does the word mean in Swahili? Yesterday's trivia answer: The ball first dropped in Times Square in New York City on Jan. 1, 1908, one second after midnight. Plymouth and Canton got walloped with snow Wednesday. We want your photos! Whether it's sledding, a snowman or shoveling, share your best pics here! As if Wednesday's dose of snow wasn't enough, we're getting some more today, albeit in a smaller quantity. Check the top of our page for the latest weather forecasts, or click here. Check traffic updates here on Patch. The critically acclaimed thriller Argo plays today at the Penn Theatre. Screenings are at 7 and 9:15 p.m. All seats are $3. The …
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Here is what's going on today in Plymouth and Canton.
Trivia: When was the first dropping of the ball in Times Square in New York City? Yesterday's trivia answer: Dick Clark's first New Year's Rockin' Eve was held Dec. 31, 1972. Plymouth and Canton got walloped with snow Wednesday. We want your photos! Whether it's sledding, a snowman or shoveling, share your best pics here! Olympic gold medalist Allison Schmitt of Canton will drop the puck today for the Plymouth Whalers, who face the Saginaw Spirit at Compuware Arena. Faceoff is at 2 p.m. Plymouth City Hall offices are open this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. You can also make tax payments either online (with a service fee) or by using the City Hall Drop Box located in the Church Street lobby of City Hall or by …
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Here's what is going on in Plymouth and Canton.
Trivia: When did Dick Clark host his first "New Year's Rockin' Eve" special? Dec. 23's trivia answer: Kevin McCallister used the TalkBoy to his advantage in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." The Plymouth Historical Museum has an exhibit from 1 to 4 p.m. today called "A Dickens of A Christmas." It may be the place to go to keep the Christmas festivities going. The Canton Public Library and the Plymouth District Library will reopen today, 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. respectively. Do you get our newsletter? It's easy to start! Sign up for the Plymouth-Canton Patch newsletter and get the biggest stories, breaking news alerts and more sent to your inbox each day. Are your kids on Christmas vacation? Take them to IKEA where children 12 and under …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
It's almost Christmas! Here's what is going on today in Plymouth and Canton.
Trivia: Which recording device does Kevin McAllister use to his advantage in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" in one of the more obvious examples of product placement? Yesterday's trivia answer: The McAllisters visited Miami, FL, while their son, Kevin, ended up in New York City. The sounds of the season are in the air, so why not add to it with some Christmas music? Check out our daily series of holiday-themed playlists. Today's edition is Hollywood Christmas. You can find links to the previous editions on today's playlist. The Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth rounds out its holiday classic film series this week with screenings of The Polar Express today at 5 and 7 p.m. All seats are $3 (cash only). Do you get our newsletter? It's …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Here's what's going on today in Plymouth and Canton.
Trivia: Where was Kevin McAllister's family headed for vacation in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"? Yesterday's trivia answer: Rankin & Bass' "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" was based on a work by L. Frank Baum. The sounds of the season are in the air, so why not add to it with some Christmas music? Check out our daily series of holiday-themed playlists. Today's edition is Country Christmas. You can find links to the previous editions on today's playlist. The Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth rounds out its holiday classic film series this week with screenings of The Polar Express on the following days and times: All seats are $3 (cash only). Do you get our newsletter? It's easy to start! Sign up for the Plymouth-Canton Patch …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Happy Friday! Here's what's going on in Plymouth and Canton.
Trivia: Which L. Frank Baum work was adapted into a stop-motion holiday special by Rankin & Bass Productions? Yesterday's trivia answer: Tom Hanks played six roles in "The Polar Express," which was set in Grand Rapids. The Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association and the Joe Kocur Foundation for Children will hit the ice at Compuware Arena in Plymouth today to play a charity hockey game, the proceeds of which will be donated to the O'Rourke Family Trust in honor of fallen West Bloomfield Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke. O'Rourke, 39, of Fenton, was fatally shot Sept. 9 while responding with other officers to what police believed could have been a suicidal man. The Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth rounds out its holiday classic film series …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Today is the last day before the supposed end of the world, so here are some ways to enjoy today.
Trivia: How many different roles did Tom Hanks perform in "The Polar Express"? Bonus: Where does The Polar Express take place? (The film eventually ends up at the North Pole, but where does it begin?) Yesterday's trivia answer: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," performed by Judy Garland, made its debut in the film "Meet Me in St. Louis." The sounds of the season are in the air, so why not add to it with some Christmas music? Check out our daily series of holiday-themed playlists. Today's edition is Pop Christmas. The past two days we've featured Alternative Christmas and Classic Rock Christmas. We've even included a virtual fireplace for effect. The Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth rounds out its holiday classic film series this …
Tom Dusbiber
7:45 pm on Monday, December 31, 2012
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