February 5, 2012

Vanguard Voices to Premier in Six New Choral Works

Vanguard Voices

DEARBORN, Michigan - Vanguard Voices, directed by G. Kevin Dewey, will present its Vanguard Premieres concert on Saturday, May 21 at 8 p.m. at the Michael A. Guido Theater, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn. Reserved tickets for the concert are $12 and $8 and are available from the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center box office at (313) 943-2354. The concert will feature two winning and four honorable mention compositions from the fourth Vanguard Premieres Choral Composition contest, which received 105 entries from composers of 15 nationalities and 13 different countries. The … [Read more...]

Dearborn Recreation Promotes Winter Cultural Arts

Dearborn Community Chorus

DEARBORN, Mich. - Dearborn Recreation’s Cultural Arts Division announces opportunities in the arts for individuals of all ages. The City of Dearborn offers many affordable, enriching possibilities for Winter and Spring of 2011at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (The Center). Musically speaking, the Dearborn Community Chorus, Vanguard Voices and the Dearborn Youth Symphony offer performance opportunities through membership or audition for their second session. The Dearborn Community Chorus (DCC) welcomes all, ages 16 and older, who love to sing. The group rehearses … [Read more...]

Henry Ford Big Band Played Main Stage at European Jazz Festival

Big Band Trumpet Section

How many community or college ensembles were selected to perform at Europe’s oldest jazz festival, held in July on the French Riviera? Thirty two groups from around the world were selected to play on the off festival sites, but the Henry Ford Big Band from Henry Ford Community College was the only one selected to play on the famous Pinede Gould main stage with international professional recording artists. “This was our second time to perform at the annual Jazz à Juan Festival,” said Rick Goward, Henry Ford Big Band’s director of 27 years. “And, it was made even more special, … [Read more...]

Dearborn Chamber of Commerce Hosting Seminar to Help Local Companies Win State Contracts

State Representative - Serving Michigan's 15th House District.

To help local business owners win state contracts, Rep. Gino Polidori and the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Buy Michigan First seminar at Henry Ford Community College on October 9th.  The State of Michigan's Department of Management and Budget Director, Lisa Webb Sharpe, will also address the attendees. Rebecca Nevai, Buy Michigan First vendor outreach coordinator will speak on topics such as:  bidding opportunities, how to register as a State vendor, free resources for research and bid preparation, and navigating the State contracting process. The State's Department of … [Read more...]