After the heavy rains of June 4-6, the Rouge River overflowed it's banks into the Ford Field playground, picnic area and parking lot. On Sunday evening, June 6, half of the parking lot was under water. However, by the morning of June 7, over 95% of the parking lot was submerged -- turning the whole area into a small lake. More photos may be viewed in the … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Photos
During the past weekend, Greenfield Village celebrated Civil War Remembrance Days - coinciding with the national Memorial Holiday. Civil War reenactors came from across the country, to take part in this event. The photos shown below, and in the photo gallery portray a few glimpses of the historical events. [flickr-gallery mode="tag" … [Read more...]
Detroit Dance Collective 30th Anniversary Gala Concert
Detroit Dance Collective (DDC) Celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year. DDC has played a vital role in the arts community of Dearborn and Metro-Detroit with their dance program since 1980. On April 30th, 2010 DDC will present their 30th Anniversary Gala Concert at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, in Dearborn. It will be a night you won't … [Read more...]
Free Haircuts/Styling for Unemployed at Hair Designs North
Dearborn, MI – Hair industry icon and former Artistic Director of Vidal Sassoon, Maurice Tidy, will be in Detroit on April 25th and 26th for his national “Live to Give” charitable organization, Hair Care, which partners with local salons in cities throughout the U.S. to give free haircuts and pre-interview style maintenance advice for those who have lost … [Read more...]
Michigan Glass Artists Showcase Unique Nature Sculptures
DEARBORN, Mich. – Although the official date for the beginning of Spring occurs in March, Michigan folks will tell you it doesn’t really arrive until April when the days are longer, the birds begin to chirp, and flowers begin to bud. In celebration of warm, pleasant feelings associated with Spring’s arrival, the Glass Academy of Dearborn is hosting “The … [Read more...]
Vanguard Voices Presents Choral Celebration
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 … [Read more...]
Brothers Open Snap Fitness Health Club
Snap Fitness, the leading chain of 24/7 state-of-the-art health clubs, has opened a new club in Dearborn located at 136 N. Telegraph, just north of Cherry Hill. Dearborn resident Roger Auwers and his brother Dave are the co-owners of the new facility. Snap’s popularity is due in part to its smaller size and member friendly policies while still … [Read more...]
Personal Financial Advocate Rita Talamonti Launches Good Egg, LLC
Firm to handle variety of financial matters for individuals, families and professionals DEARBORN, Mich. – Rita Talamonti, a personal financial advocate with more than 20 years experience in accounting and finance, recently launched Good Egg, LLC to help seniors, family members, attorneys, accountants and others take care of confidential financial … [Read more...]