DEARBORN, MI – Artists from the Bellini Opera Theatre will present a lecture and concert commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The one-hour presentation will include performances by Kim Swan, soprano, and Dino Valle, baritone, accompanied by pianist … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Depression Era Glass Show Shines Again – Nov. 5,6
DEARBORN, Michigan - One lump or two? It is not a question we hear asked very often, particularly as we rush through a fast food drive-thru window to grab a coffee or drink hot beverages from a disposable insulated cup. But before the fast pace of life consumed society, the kitchen cabinets in most American homes were stocked with glassware for serving … [Read more...]
Firefighters vs. Teachers – Charity Hockey Game Saturday
DEARBORN, MI - The Dearborn Firefighters will challenge Dearborn Teachers in a hockey game Saturday night. In an effort to raise funds for the Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive and the Dearborn Education Foundation, firefighters and teachers will square-off in a fast-moving, slap-stick hockey game on October 15 at 7:00 pm in the University of … [Read more...]
MyNewMarketplace Builds Secure Business Community
DEARBORN, Mich. – Following a year of beta testing, the Michigan-based website, MyNewMarketplace.com, has been re-launched to provide a secure member-based online community. The website is designed to help individuals and businesses buy and sell almost anything, locally to nationwide. “We believe that we are the first member-based community to … [Read more...]
The Egyptian Military’s Crimes Against Humanity
CAIRO, Egypt - Sunday, the Egyptian military opened fire on thousands of Christians protesting in Maspero, Cairo. In the words of one Christian eyewitness, armored vehicles "came at great speed and drove into the crowds, going backwards and forwards, mowing people under their wheels. The most horrible scene was when one of the vehicles ran over a Copt's … [Read more...]
Experience the Arts – Sessions Announced
DEARBORN, Michigan - An excellent way to find out which areas of the arts truly interest you or your family is to sign up for one of the family oriented Experience the Arts afternoon sessions. The Dearborn Community Arts Council is hosting these new offerings, 3 to 5 PM , on Sunday afternoons. The first session, on Sunday afternoon, October 16, will offer … [Read more...]
Michigan Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Form New Alliance
DEARBORN, Michigan - The leaders of 10 Michigan Chambers of Commerce announced the formation of the new Council of Ethnic Chambers of Commerce at a press conference held at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn on Tuesday, October 11th. Representatives from the chambers, local foreign consulate offices, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and local … [Read more...]
Mustang Art by Ford Designer Camilo Pardo Unveiled
DEARBORN, Mich. – Camilo Pardo, most recognized as the chief designer of the contemporary Ford GT, and internationally acclaimed artist, will be on hand when his new painting of Parnelli Jones’1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 and the 2012 Boss 302 Laguna Seca will be auctioned at the Get Your Heart Racing event. Racing legend Jones will also be there, and both … [Read more...]
Woronchak Investigates Suspicious Severance Payouts
DEARBORN, Michigan - Wayne County Commission Chairman Gary Woronchak has created a special committee to investigate a controversial $200,000 severance payout to a county official and related issues. Woronchak (D-Dearborn) will also serve on the Special Committee on Appointee Compensation. The committee was formed in response to a $200,000 payment … [Read more...]
Egypt: Destroying Churches, One at a Time
CAIRO, Egypt -- What clearer sign that Egypt is turning rabidly Islamist than the fact that hardly a few weeks go by without a church being destroyed, or without protesting Christians being attacked and slaughtered by the military? The latest chaos in Egypt—where the military opened fire on unarmed Christians and repeatedly ran armored vehicles over them, … [Read more...]