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Ice Skating at Campus Martius Park
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 at 10:00:00 AM EST
The Rink at Campus Martius Park is now open for ice skating.
Rink Hours (Nov. 20, 2010 - Jan. 2, 2011) Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m - 10 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m - midnight Saturday: 10 a.m. - midnight Sunday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Rink Hours (Jan. 3 - March 6, 2011) Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. - midnight Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
For more information and pricing click here.
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Charter Conventions
Posted by Staff on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 11:00:00 AM EST
The 2009 Detroit Charter Revision Commission will host three Charter Conventions.The objective of Phase II is to galvanize citizen interests, to mobilize citizens and stakeholders and to engage the Commission and recommend specific concepts, language and testimonials that will be used to help draft the new Charter.
Charter Convention #1 November 6 & 7
What: Structure, Relationships and Allocation of Power between Governmental Officials Date: Saturday, November 6 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Schulze Academy, 10700 Santa Maria, Detroit, MI 48221
What: Service Delivery and Enforcement / General Fund Departments Date: Sunday, November 7 Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Schulze Academy, 10700 Santa Maria, Detroit, MI 48221
Charter Convention #2 November 20 & 21
What: Service Delivery and Enforcement / Enterprise Departments Date: Saturday, November 20 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Brenda Scott Academy, 18440 Hoover, Detroit, MI 48205
What: Tax Policy, Growth, Economic and Neighborhood Development Date: Sunday, November 21 Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Brenda Scott Academy, 18440 Hoover, Detroit, MI 48205
Charter Convention #3 December 4 and 5
What: Executive, Legislative Branch and other Elected Officials Presentations Date: Saturday, December 4 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Cass Technical High School, 2501 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
What: Open Working Sessions Date: Sunday, December 5 Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Cass Technical High School, 2501 Second Avenue, Detroit, Mi 48201
For more info click here.
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Get Out The Vote Rally at WCCCD
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 10:45:00 AM EST
Get Out The Vote Rally
When: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Wayne County Community College District (Downtown campus)
1001 W. Fort St.
Detroit, MI 48213
Speakers:
Janice M. Winfrey, Detroit City Clerk
Cathy M. Garrett, Wayne County Clerk
Donnell White, Deputy Director, NAACP
**Continental Breakfast will be served from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.**
**Gubernatorial Candidates have been invited to speak on their candidacy.**
For more info call 313-876-0192 or click here to download the flyer.
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WDVD Day of Wishes Radiothon
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 05, 2010 at 4:00:00 AM EST
Help us Make Wishes Come True!
96.3 WDVD and Gordon Chevrolet are pleased to present the Day of Wishes Radiothon! Make sure you’re listening to 96.3 WDVD on Tuesday, October 5 as we work to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Council President Charles Pugh will co-host the Day of Wishes Radiothon with WDVD Weekday Host Jesse Addy From 2-3 p.m.
The Radiothon will include special celebrity guests, stories from those who have been granted wishes, and your chance to bid on one-of-a-kind auction items not available anywhere else!
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. You can help Make A Wish continue their work by making a donation to the Day of Wishes Radiothon.
Now is your chance to make a difference!
Call the Gordon Chevrolet Phone Bank and make your pledge
to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Dial (888) 963-WISH
Lines will remain open from 5:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
For more info, listen live or donate click here.
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Harvest Fest
Posted by Staff on Saturday, October 02, 2010 at 3:30:00 PM EST
Wayne County Executive & Detroit City Council present Harvest Fest at Eastern Market Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 11am-2pm. Free Activities for children including hay rides, pony rides, face painting and more. For more info call 313-833-9300 or 313-224-0341.
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Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment
Posted by Staff on Friday, October 01, 2010 at 12:00:00 AM EST
An exciting new exhibit hits the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Harlem's Apollo Theater the Smithsonian presents Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment which begins its national tour at the Charles H. Wright Museum. Drawing on wide-ranging materials, including historic photographs, film, recordings, and artist interviews, this multimedia exhibition includes one-of-a-kind and rarely displayed artifacts such as James Brown's cape and jumpsuit, Michael Jackson's fedora, Ella Fitzgerald's dress, Duke Ellington's score for "Black and Tan Fantasy," Miles Davis' flugelhorn, LL Cool J's jacket and hat, and many, many more.
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment traces the evolution of the Apollo—from its origins as a segregated burlesque hall to its starring role at the epicenter of African American entertainment and American popular culture. Nearly all forms of entertainment—comedy, dance, swing, jazz, rock 'n' roll, soul, hip hop and more—were welcomed on the Apollo stage. Serving as a place where African American performers could start and advance their careers, the Apollo hosted some of the best-known names in entertainment—dancers Charles "Cholly" Atkins, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson; band leaders Cab Callaway and Duke Ellington; comedians Redd Foxx and Jackie "Moms" Mabley; and musicians ranging from Louis Armstrong, James Brown and Lionel Hampton to Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin and The Jackson Five.
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment runs Oct. 1, 2010- Jan. 2, 2011.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm | Sunday 1 - 5 pm
Location: 315 East Warren Avenue | Detroit, MI 48201 | (313) 494-5800
Admission: Adults (13 - 61) $8 | Seniors (62 +) $5 | Youth (3 - 12) $5 | Members and children under 3 are admitted free
http://www.chwmuseum.org/
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Youth Violence Prevention Task Force
Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 12:45:00 PM EST
Please join Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins and Councilman James Tate as they continue their Youth Violence Prevention Task Force in an effort to reduce youth violence in our city. Violent crimes, especially those involving teen victims, has caused great pain in the hearts of all Detroiters. It is time for all concerned citizens to come together to work for change.
Upcoming Meetings:
Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 at 6-9 p.m.
Mumford High School, 17525 Wyoming, Detroit, MI 48221
Task Force Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
Central High School, 2425 Tuxedo St., Detroit, MI 48206
Task Force Meeting
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
City Year, 1 Ford Pl., Detroit, MI 48202
For more information, call Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins’ office at 313-224-4248 or Councilman James Tate’s office at 313-224-1027.
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Senior Emergency Home Repair
Posted by Staff on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 12:00:00 AM EST
The citywide grant drawing for the City of Detroit Senior Emergency Home Repair Program is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 from 9am-4pm at Cobo Hall. For more information call 313-224-3461.
Senior Emergency Home Repair Program The Senior Emergency Home Repair Program provides for emergency related health and safety home repair assistance for low-income homeowners, 65 years of age or older and/or physically disabled and 55 years of age or older. The City of Detroit, Planning and Development Department offers home repair grant opportunities citywide for a limited number of seniors, who reside within the City of Detroit. Applicants must meet low-income guidelines and be owner occupants. The maximum Senior Emergency Repair Grant is up to $12,000. Grants are used to correct serious code violations and/or emergency repairs.
-Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: -Applicant must be at least 65 years of age or older and/or physically disabled and 55 years of age or older -Applicant must be very low income -Applicant must own and occupy the home -Applicant must not have received a prior rehab/repair grant from City Programs
Examples of Eligible Emergency Home Repairs: -Furnaces -Plumbing -Roofs -Electrical systems -Structural Repairs
Examples of Ineligible Repairs: -Windows -Carpeting -Kitchen Cabinets -All household appliances -Plaster, Drywall -Concrete-work / Driveways -Any item that is lead-based paint related and would require a risk assessment.
For additional information regarding the Senior Emergency Home Repair Program, please call
Housing Services Division 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 1700 Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 224-3461 Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday-Friday)
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AIDS Walk Michigan
Posted by Kapri Banks on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 2:00:00 PM EST
Each year, AIDS Walk Michigan takes place in various Michigan cities simultaneously. The annual AIDS Walk helps to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and funds for local AIDS services. By participating in AIDS Walk Michigan you can take one giant step in the fight against AIDS in your own community. The AIDS Walk Michigan will be held in Detroit on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Walkers will gather at 8:30 a.m. at the brightly painted Gatliff Poolhouse in Palmer Park located on Merrill Plaisance Drive. Guests to appear:
Detroit Deputy Mayor Saul Green Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh Detroit City Council Member Saunteel Jenkins Detroit City Council Member James Tate
Participating agencies and offices:
AIDS Partnership Michigan Alternatives for Girls Community Health Awareness Group Detroit Community Health Connection,Inc. Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion (DHWP) Horizons Project Oakwood Taylor Teen Health Center Ruth Ellis Center Visiting Nurses Association Of Southeast Michigan WSU/DMC HIV/AIDS Program Office
For more information about a Walk Site, including specific locations and dates click here or call 888-791-WALK (9255).
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Auditions for Mosaic's Youth Esemble
Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 09, 2010 at 11:00:00 AM EST
Auditions for Mosaic's internationally acclaimed youth ensemble FREE training program are open to youth ages 11-18 from across Metro Detroit. You do not have to call to schedule an audition, simply show up on an audition night between the hours of 6-9pm. First come, First Served. When: September 27, 28 and 29 from 6-9pm Where: MOSAIC's NEW PROGRAM LOCATION- 7441 Second Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 On the corner of Bethune and Second, one block from the Fisher Building
Audition requirements: $5 audition fee per person • Acting: To audition for Acting choose one of the following options:
Option 1 – Prepare and memorize a one minute monologue from a published play.
Option 2 – Receive a monologue to perform when you arrive for auditions. Option 2 does not require memorization.
• Vocal Performance: To audition for Vocal Performance prepare a one minute song to be sung a cappella (without musical accompaniment).
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