DEARBORN, Michigan - “The Most Happy Fella,” a Frank Loesser musical, will be performed by Friends of the Opera of Michigan (F.O.T.O.) at Dearborn’s Ford Community & Performing Arts Center on March 30 and 31 at 8 p.m. Based on a Sidney Howard play titled They Knew What They Wanted, Loesser wrote the book, music and lyrics for “The Most Happy Fella,” a … [Read more...]
Dearborn Symphony Features West Side Story March 9th
DEARBORN, Michigan - Russian pianist Gleb Ivanov, praised by the New York Times as “a young super-virtuoso, with musical sensitivity and an appreciation of style to go with the thunder and lightning,” returns to Dearborn’s stage to perform one of the most beloved piano works, Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto with its grand sweeping gestures and many … [Read more...]
ABBA Music – Ultimate Dance Party, Saturday, Feb. 11
DEARBORN, Michigan – Perfect for a Valentine’s date -- or a girl’s night out with friends: A rocking evening featuring the music of ABBA performed by Arrival From Sweden followed by the Ultimate Dance Party on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (The Center). Arrival’s performance of smash hit ABBA tunes in … [Read more...]
Tribute to ABBA Concert and Dearborn Dance Party Feb. 11
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 … [Read more...]
Dearborn Community Fund To Host Groovy Fundraiser
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 … [Read more...]
Dearborn Choirs Present Christmas Concert – Dec. 10
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 … [Read more...]
Dearborn Symphony Celebrates 50th Season
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 … [Read more...]
Dearborn Symphony Begins 50th Season
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 … [Read more...]
Steve King and Dittilies Wrap Up at Camp Dearborn
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 … [Read more...]
Paul Squared at 4thFridays August 26th
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 … [Read more...]