Pasadena

  The ladies of Shepard Brothers enjoyed a Spectacular Stroll in Pasadena recently. The neighborhood walk, which began at the fabulous Langham Huntington Hotel, traversed through tree-shaded streets filled with beautiful homes. Visit the Pasadena Convention and Visitor Bureau Web site – just Google it – for a free walking tour map. 

Detroit Institute of Arts

The new DIA in Detroit is wonderful! I advise visitors to get there early — they open at 10 a.m.  — to find ample parking and beat the crowds anxious to see the newly expanded art museum. My favorite gallery is the Diego Rivera mural Garden Court, but check out the exhibits in the new wings and the “virtual dining” experience on the third floor.