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New Dance Classes Offered In Dearborn

October 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Detroit Dance Collective

DEARBORN, MI - New dance classes are being offered in Dearborn by the Detroit Dance Collective - City Dance Center Detroit Dance Collective, in partnership with the City of Dearborn, is excited to offer high quality dance programming to the residents of Dearborn and the greater Dearborn community at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, in Dearborn. Classes are now in progress and new registrations are welcome. A new 6-week fall session begins November 2nd. Kids Classes: Pre-School, Creative Dance, Pre-School tap for ages 3-4; Ballet Basics, Creative Dance, … [Read more...]

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Photos of the Week

October 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Tel K. Ganesan, President of TiE Detroit (photo by Robert Brodbeck - brodbeckphoto.com)

Photos from the recent TieCON Midwest 2009 conference on entrepreneurship held at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn … [Read more...]

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Ben Carter Talks About Healthcare

October 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Ben Carter, COO for the DMC (Photo by Bob Brodbeck - brodbeckphoto.com)

Ben Carter, the  chief operating officer (COO) for the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) talked about Healthcare Entrepreneurship at the Ritz Carlton, in Dearborn on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 - part of TieCon Midwest … [Read more...]

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Conference on Entrepreneurship in Dearborn

October 22, 2009 By 4 Comments
Rick Snyder - Innovator and Candidate for Governor

DEARBORN, Mich - Michigan’s largest conference on entrepreneurship will be held at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn, Michigan on October 23-24. TiECon Midwest is designed for the Innovative Entrepreneur who thinks creatively, innovatively and resourcefully to create their own future regardless of economic conditions and uncertainties.  More than 1,000 participants will engage in a dynamic dialog with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, top industry executives and thought leaders in two action-packed days at TiECon Midwest 2009 focusing on the four vertical tracks: Cleantech, IT, Healthcare and … [Read more...]

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Dearborn City/School Officials on Stage for Lip Sync Contest

October 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

DEARBORN, Mich. – Will it be a “battle of the bands”, a “battle of the lips and hips” or a “battle of the best song and dance ensemble” at the Rotary Club of Dearborn’s So You Think You Can Sync?! fundraiser? Participants aren’t making any guarantees and want to let the audience decide by their applause at the family fun event to be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009 in the Fordson High School auditorium at 13800 Ford Road in Dearborn. “We have an outstanding line-up of performers who are giving it their all to be hilariously entertaining,” said Amy Bazzy, … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Mayoral Candidate Forum

October 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The League of Women Voters of Dearborn/Dearborn Heights reminds the public that everyone is invited to attend its Dearborn Mayoral Candidate Forum taking place tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 13) at 7 p.m. The Forum will be held at the Dearborn Public Schools administrative services center, 18700 Audette, in the board of education meeting room. … [Read more...]

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City Dance Center Announces Class for Boys

October 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Detroit Dance Collective - City Dance Center

The City Dance Center recently announced a new class, "Just For Boys", to be held on Thursday nights, beginning Thursday, Oct. 8th from 5:00 to 5:45 PM. Classes will be held at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn. Designed for the young male between the ages of 5-7, the "Just for Boys" dance class will focus on dexterity, coordination, and athleticism through basic movement techniques. Some elements of Dance Exercise, Jazz and Hip Hop are also introduced for body placement, rhythmic skills as well as overall flexibility and body strength. Come … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Chamber Auction Oct.10 – Margaritaville

October 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Win a prize for the loudest Hawaiian shirt.

It will be “5 o’clock, somewhere,” Saturday, October 10 for guests at the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Margaritaville Auction! This year’s event will again have a casual/fun vibe and feature steel drum music and the opportunity to socialize with the leaders in the Dearborn business, education and social community. Held at the Student Center of Henry Ford Community College, this chamber fundraiser will feature delicious cuisine donated by local restaurants Andiamo, Bangkok 96, BD’s Mongolian BBQ, Big Fish, Buddy’s Pizza, Chili’s, Del Taco, The Dearborn Inn, Dearborn Hills … [Read more...]

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Rotary Reveals Lip Sync Singer Lineup!

October 5, 2009 By 1 Comment
So You Think You Can Sync?

Dearborn, MI (Oct. 5, 2009) - The Rotary Club of Dearborn recently revealed more of the volunteer performers for its “So You Think You Can Sync?!” fundraiser to be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009 in the Fordson High School auditorium at 13800 Ford Road in Dearborn. “We’ve got a great line up of acts so we expect this to be hilariously entertaining,” said Amy Bazzy, event chair and “lip sync” performer. Scheduled acts include Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr., Dearborn City Councilman and Rotarian George Darany, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, … [Read more...]

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The Well – Dearborn’s New Watering Hole

October 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Well is Dearborn's Newest Watering Hole

GTV Enterprises, which operates "The Well" on Randolph Street in Detroit, recently opened another location of  "The Well" in Dearborn. Foot traffic to and from "The Well" appeared to be very brisk on recent weekends in the West Village Commons located on Michigan Avenue between Tenny and Howard. Ross Varacalli, a Dearborn local, who operates the British style pub with 3 other partners, said he thought “being within walking distance of other bars and restaurants will be to our advantage”. The Dearborn location will have a local pub feel during the week, and a dance atmosphere on … [Read more...]

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