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Edsel Ford Presents An Evening of Unexpected Gifts

December 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
Magi -Teria Berry, Kevin Talanges, Spencer Venis, David Nycz, Deanna Dib, Katelyn Harrison, Meredith Brehob, Lauren Wycka, Nathan Booth, Lucas Ramone, Benjamin Timpf, Clare Russell, Meara Thierry, Errick Lisk, (Amahl) Brendan Hay, Annelise Folkema, Michael Nelson.

DEARBORN, Michigan - O. Henry’s classic story of unselfish love, “The Gift of the Magi,” and Menotti’s timeless American opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” come to life on the stage of the Edsel Ford High School Auditorium, Dec. 14-17, 2011. The curtain rises at 7 p.m. each night. The Edsel Ford High School Performing Arts Department will present both short productions during “An Evening of Unexpected Gifts.” Each of these productions has an appeal for all ages, from the young to the young-at-heart, and are especially appropriate for the holiday season. In Jon … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Choirs Present Christmas Concert – Dec. 10

December 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan - Dearborn Community Chorus, directed by Marcus LaPratt, and Vanguard Voices, directed by G. Kevin Dewey, will present the Dearborn Holiday Choral Festival on Saturday, December 10, 7 p.m. in the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue. Dearborn Community Chorus will perform The Holly and the Ivy (Rutter), Sure on This Shining Night (Lauridsen), Hodie Christus Natus Est (Poulenc), Winter Cantabile (Eccard) and Winter Sleigh Ride (Henderson). Vanguard Voices will perform Magnificat (Vivaldi, with chamber … [Read more...]

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Holiday Celebrations in Glass – Glassblowing Show Dec. 3,4

November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Glass Snowman

DEARBORN, Michigan - Artists at the Glass Academy open their studio doors in celebration of the Holidays, showcasing live glassblowing demonstrations and unique hand crafted glass for sale in Dearborn, MI.  Holiday Celebrations in Glass takes place December 3rd & 4th from 10-6pm. Admission is free for all ages show with featuring many mid-range items from $14-$150 along with options for custom orders. The show takes place at the Glass Academy, located at 25331 Trowbridge, near Gulley Road and Michigan Avenue in West Dearborn. “New this year will be our signature Snowman. This … [Read more...]

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Grandma’s Tattoos

November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Grandma's Tattoos

DEARBORN, Michigan - During the First World War a genocide took place in the Ottoman Empire. The Armenian People were driven out of their homeland into the deserts of Syria and Iraq.  1.5 million were killed. Thousands of young women were abducted to become the concubines of Turks, Kurds, and Arabs.  The story of these young women was never told... until now. The Armenian Research Center, University of Michigan-Dearborn, in cooperation with the AGBU Alex & Marie Manoogian School, the Armenian National Committee of Michigan, the Cultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul, and the … [Read more...]

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Oakwood Common to Host Musical Holiday Extravaganza

November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Henry Ford Big Band from Henry Ford Community College

DEARBORN, Michigan -  Oakwood Common invites the public to attend a “Musical Holiday Extravaganza” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 to be hosted in the retirement community’s main building at 16351 Rotunda Drive in Dearborn. Proceeds from the event will help to provide prescriptions for needy seniors. “We are delighted to have the musical talents of the Henry Ford Big Band from Henry Ford Community College perform under the direction of Rick Goward,” said Mary Granata, Oakwood Common’s manager of sales. “This is a wonderful community partnership and event … [Read more...]

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Bellini Opera Theatre – Tonight at Library Auditorium

November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan – Artists from the Bellini Opera Theatre will give a free presentation on Italian opera in the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 17. Those who attend the lecture and performance will catch a glimpse of the Golden Age of Italian Opera. The one-hour presentation, titled Lecture and Performance on the Golden Age of Italian Opera from Claudio Monteverdi 1567-1643 to Giacomo Puccini 1858-1924, will include performances by soprano Eva Evola and baritone Dino Valle. The presentation is sponsored by the Friends of the Library-Dearborn … [Read more...]

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Golden Dragon Acrobats Bring Amazing Show to Dearborn

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Golden Dragon Acrobats

DEARBORN, Michigan – The Golden Dragon Acrobats of China are bringing their time-honored tradition to Dearborn with an unbelievable show for the entire family. Get ready to experience acrobats perched atop a 30-foot tower of chairs. See the performers bend like rubber and balance each other in human pyramids while riding moving bicycles and juggle strange objects with their hands and feet! The Golden Dragon Acrobats performance is at 7 p.m. on November 19 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The group will be in Dearborn for only one performance. The Golden Dragon … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Farmers Market Fourth Season A Success

November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market

DEARBORN, Mich. - The Dearborn Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market wrapped up its fourth successful season on the last Friday in October. Over 40 vendors participated in the market; 15 of them, like Binnell Bros knife sharpeners and Marsh Greenhouse Too, were new additions this year. Joan Reed, Market Manager, estimates approximately 17,000 people shopped at the market at some time during the 26 days the market was in session. Some changes in the market made it even more enjoyable this year than in years past. The service drive that bisects the market was closed on market days. Not … [Read more...]

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Think You Can Sync? Live Thursday Night!

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
So You Think You Can Sync? - Dearborn

DEARBORN, Michigan - It’s anybody’s guess who will be performing Party Rock Anthem or songs by Michael Jackson and NSYNC at the 3rd Annual So You Think You Can Sync?  fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Dearborn. This year’s performance will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center at 15801 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn.  Event chair Amy Bazzy promises that there will be a great lineup of entertaining acts including performances by football players from each of the Dearborn public high schools, teachers, community leaders, … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Inn Book Signing and Reception This Thursday

November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Images of America - Dearborn Inn

DEARBORN, Michigan - On July 1, 1931, Henry and Edsel Ford hosted many noted dignitaries at the opening of the Dearborn Inn, located directly across the street from the Ford Airport on Oakwood Blvd. 80 years later, a new book about the history of Dearborn Inn has been written by Jennifer (Czerwick) Ganem, and published by Arcadia as part of their Images of America Series. To celebrate, Dearborn Inn is hosting a champagne reception and book-signing event in the hotel lobby on Thursday, Nov. 10 between 5-8 p.m. The inn is anxious to show off the completion of a multi-year renovation … [Read more...]

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