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Motown Magic Does Dearborn Via Vegas

January 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ron Stevens, Redd Willaims, Daniel Mitchell and Eskine Walcott star in the tribute to the Four Tops during Motown Magic Tribute.

DEARBORN, Mich. — Relive some of the best Motown music of the 1960s and 70s on February 18 when Dearborn‘s Ford Community and Performing Arts Center presents Motown Magic Tribute, beginning at 8 p.m. Direct from the Las Vegas stage, Motown Magic Tribute recreates the sounds and styles of some of the era’s most popular Motown performers — The Temptations, The Four Tops, Jackie Wilson and Diana Ross and the Supremes. True to the era, Motown Magic Tribute also features dazzling costumes and stylishly choreographed routines. Tickets, priced at $35-49, are available on-line at … [Read more...]

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Top 10 Dearborn News Stories for 2010

December 29, 2010 By 2 Comments
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Dearborn, MI -- Newspaper editors around the nation follow a tradition each December - picking the top 10 news stories for the year.  The results are a great way of summarizing the big events of the year.  Among the top national and international stories, there are few surprises: Gulf Oil Disaster, Health Care Overhaul, Haiti Earthquake, Decline of the US Economy, Rise of the Tea Party, Chile Mine Rescue, and WikiLeaks ... although Vanity Fair claims several editors wanted to make "Sarah Palin Has a Grammatical Error on Her Facebook Page" the top headline of the year. Every publication … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Youth Symphony Presents Season Premier

November 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

DEARBORN, MI - The Dearborn Youth Symphony (DYS) will present its premier concert of the 2010-2011 season on Sunday, December 5 at 4 p.m. in Dearborn’s Michael A. Guido Theater of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center (The Center). The DYS was formed in 1975 to provide young musicians with symphonic ensemble experience and to foster interest in instrumental music. Today, with the sponsorship of the Dearborn Recreation Department, strong parental volunteer efforts, and dedicated conductors, the DYS continues to nurture and challenge young musicians with their orchestras and flute … [Read more...]

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Forever Plaid Brings Hilarious Harmony to Dearborn

October 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The stars of “Forever Plaid,” the number one off-Broadway show in the country. It is coming to the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center October 26 at 8 p.m.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Forever Plaid, the number one off-Broadway show in the country, is coming to the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center for a performance on Tuesday night, October 26 at 8 p.m. A musical comedy full of beautiful four-part harmonies, Forever Plaid is a witty and insightful story about four young singers in the 1950s—Jinx, Sparky, Francis and Smudge—who are killed in a car crash on the way to their first major concert. Miraculously revived 50 years later, they get a second chance to fulfill their biggest dream and perform the show that never was. There are … [Read more...]

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Jan Krist and Mo Jones – Tonight at 4th Fridays!

September 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Folk artist Jan Krist,  bass virtuoso Mo Jones, and singer-songwriter Rufus Harris will be playing at the 4th Fridays Coffee House in Dearborn tonight. 4th Fridays is held in Studio A the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center located at 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn.  Doors open at 8pm.   Admission is $10 at the door. Tonight's coffee special is a surprise. Jan Krist Jan Krist travels the country sharing her clever lyrics and melodic tunes. She began writing and singing songs in Detroit-area folk clubs back in 1980. Over the years she spread her wings beyond the Metro area, winning … [Read more...]

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Glenn Miller Orchestra – Coming Soon

September 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Senior Services One Day Travel program will be attending the Glenn Miller Orchestra performance at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 Reservations will be taken through September 24 (today). Tickets are $45.   A traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served in the Hubbard Ballroom prior to the performance.  Call Dearborn Senior Services 313.943.2412 today to reserve your spot for the special dinner. Quoting from an old Glen Miller review:  "Born in 1904, the myopic and seemingly … [Read more...]

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Vanguard Voices Presents Choral Celebration

March 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
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Vanguard Voices, the 70-voice, Dearborn-based choir, will host two outstanding Michigan choirs in an evening of musical performance and collaboration at 8 p.m., Monday, March 29. In an event called the Vanguard Choral Celebration, the three choirs will perform individually and together in the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. at Greenfield, Dearborn. “It’s a great event that brings three exciting vocal groups to one stage, to perform for the audience, for each other, and with each other,” says G. Kevin Dewey, … [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 Chamber Auction Oct.10 – Margaritaville

October 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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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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