Troy High School Theatre Ensemble Drama Opens This Week

Find out what's happening the week of Nov. 4-10 in Troy and leave a comment if you have an event to share.

Troy High School Theatre Ensemble Presents "NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH"

• When: Thursday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
• Where: Troy High School (4777 Northfield Pkwy.)
• What: Troy High School's award-winning Theatre Ensemble presents Ayn Rand's classic courtroom drama, "Night of January 16th." A successful tycoon is dead and his trial reveals many mysterious goings-on in his life. Was it his widow, his mistress, or his father-in-law? This Broadway stage hit has a clever gimmick; wherein members of the audience sit in the jury box on stage while the trial is conducted. The outcome of the play is totally in the hands of the jury. Ayn Rand penned two different endings, depending on how the jury decides. Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 7-9 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students (under 18) and $8 for seniors (60 and over).  Reserved tickets are available online at seatyourself.biz/troytheatreensemble. General admission tickets are also available at the box office on show nights. 

Oakland County Genealogical Society

• When: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m.
• Where: Kilgour Centre of the St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit (2360 Rochester Ct., Troy)
• What: "Genealogy Research in Local Catholic Sacramental Records,” Ms. Heidi Christein, the archivist at the Archdiocese of Detroit, addresses the different types of sacramental records and what information each kind of record contains for genealogy research. The talk will also include information on how to begin a search for local sacramental records; where to find records from parishes no longer in the Archdiocese of Detroit; how to locate records of priests and nuns; and how to locate records of sacraments conferred in the US military. Everyone is welcome and there is not charge.

Leadership Troy 45th Annual Community Awards Banquet

• When: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m.
• Where: St. Nicholas Greek Cultural Center (760 W. Wattles Rd., Troy)
• What: This annual event honors the significant contributions of individuals and businesses who give back to the Troy community. Leadership Troy is sponsoring nominations in three separate categories. Distinguished Citizen Award: for the individual who best represents volunteerism and devotion to the betterment of the Troy community. Outstanding Volunteer Award: Troy community organizations can honor an individual who has helped their organization thrive. Business Community Appreciation Award: for a Troy business that has contributed generously to a non-profit organization or to the Troy community with their financial support, time, and energy.

Simply Shopping

• When: Friday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m.
• Where: The Somerset Collection (2800 W Big Beaver Rd., Troy)
• What: To register, call 248-641-8151, e-mail: theteam@troychamber.com or visit troychamber.com/cal. Admission is $55 per shopper.

Area Church Hosts 12th Mom-to-Mom Sale

• When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m.
• Where: Zion Christian Church (3668 Livernois Rd., Troy)
• What: More than 100 tables will be filled with children’s clothing, books and toys. Admission is $1 and strollers are welcome. Early bird shoppers are welcome from 8:30-9 a.m. for $2. All proceeds from admission and table rentals goes to help area non-profits like Grace Centers of Hope, Vista Maria Home for Girls and The Heart Campaign, Zion’s anti-human trafficking organization.