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Tribute to ABBA Concert and Dearborn Dance Party Feb. 11

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan - If you enjoy the music of ABBA, the popular Swedish group from the 1970s, you’ll want to mark February 11 on your calendar. Dearborn’s Ford Community & Performing Arts Center will present “The Music of ABBA,” featuring the Swedish group Arrival, beginning at 8 p.m. in the Michael A. Guido Theater, followed by an ABBA Dance Party in the Hubbard Ballroom until 1 a.m. Arrival, which has exclusive world-wide rights to recreate the ABBA sound and style, will perform all your favorite ABBA tunes, including “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Take A … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Community Fund To Host Groovy Fundraiser

January 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Community Fund  (DCF) will host a rocking evening on Saturday, Feb. 11, featuring the music of ABBA performed by the Swedish group Arrival in a dynamic concert at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center (The Center) followed by the Ultimate Dance Party. The event will benefit the DCF and other participating non-profit organizations that serve the Dearborn area. Arrival’s performance in the Michael A. Guido Theater begins at 8 p.m. and includes some of the most upbeat, feel good sounds of the 70’s including classic ABBA hits featured in both … [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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Dearborn Symphony Celebrates 50th Season

September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Symphony Golden Anniversay season opens with an inspiring concert on Friday, September 23, 2011.  Kypros Markou, Music Director and Conductor for the Dearborn Symphony provided a preview of the season opening night in a recent Youtube video. (See below). ... Copland’s stirringFanfare for the Common Man and Beethoven’s bright and dynamicFidelio Overture provide a forceful prelude to Beethoven’s magnificent 9th Symphony. His triumphant celebration of the human spirit features the timeless melody Ode to Joy. The combined forces of … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Symphony Begins 50th Season

September 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
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DEARBORN, MI - Ode to Joy! The Dearborn Symphony Golden Anniversay season opens with an inspiring concert. Copland's stirring Fanfare for the Common Man and Beethoven's bright and dynamic Fidelio Overture provide a forceful prelude to Beethoven's magnificent 9th Symphony. His triumphant celebration of the human spirit features the timeless melody Ode to Joy. The combined forces of orchestra,Vanguard Grand Chorus, and four spectacular vocalists set the stage for an unforgettable season of celebration! Please join us before the concert for a special dinner catered by OPUS ONE. Experience a … [Read more...]

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Steve King and Dittilies Wrap Up at Camp Dearborn

August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan – Steve King and the Dittilies will help campers rock ‘n roll through the last official weekend of the season at Camp Dearborn. The band will perform Sunday evening at the ever popular Canteen Dance. The official camping season traditionally ends with an end of summer bash. The band will play Sunday, Sept. 4 from 8 till 11 p.m. Tent and cabin reservations are expected to be fully booked. A favorite camping destination for many in southeast Michigan, Camp Dearborn wraps up another busy season with the Labor Day weekend crowd. Tents and cabins in Tent Village … [Read more...]

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Paul Squared at 4thFridays August 26th

August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan - After a hiatus in July, 4thFridays is lining up new artists, roasting fresh coffee flavors, and welcoming new members to the Friday night coffeehouse community. Special guests this month include jazz guitarist and vocalist Paul Dozier and classical guitarist Paul McKenzie. As usual Rufus Harris and band will spice up the the musical flavor of the night. Paul Dozier is a passionate and talented singer, songwriter, producer and musician. Paul plays multiple instruments and his style can be described as fresh and jazzy. Paul began to play when he was just … [Read more...]

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32nd Annual Homecoming: Fireworks, Food, Car Cruise

August 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan - The City of Dearborn’s Homecoming festival will celebrate its 32nd year August 5-7 at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill.  The annual event is made possible in part by presenting sponsor Oakwood Healthcare. As always, it will feature spectacular fireworks Saturday and Sunday, courtesy of major fireworks sponsor Westborn Chrysler Jeep, with additional support from sponsor Kenwal Steel Corp. And, the festival is famous for nationally known entertainment Saturday and Sunday, along with three days of fun for the whole family. This year, the City is joining … [Read more...]

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Free Outdoor Concert Series Continues in Dearborn

July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn is boosting the opportunities to hear free music in outdoor settings by offering three Music Under the Starts Concerts in July and August. Music Under the Stars is a long-standing tradition in the city, and this year concerts began on Thursday, July 21, at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course, featuring Rockestra. On Thursday, August 11, regional favorite Sun Messengers will entertain swimmers and park-goers at Dunworth Pool at Levagood Park. And on Thursday, August 25, Fifty Amp Fuse will return to the Dearborn Hills Golf Course. All … [Read more...]

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Discounted Tickets for Homecoming On Sale Now

July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan – Act now and save money when purchasing all-day wrist bands for the carnival at the 2011 Homecoming at Ford Field Park in Dearborn August 5-7. Advanced sales of all-day wrist bands are $12, plus a $1 service fee, from now until 11:59 p.m. on August 4 at www.wadeshowsinc.com. The carnival is open 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7. Online purchasers print a receipt, and bring that, along with their I.D., to the carnival ticket booth onsite at the festival to exchange it for an all-day wrist band for that day. Purchasers do not have to … [Read more...]

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