DEARBORN, Michigan - “Swathed in energy and pulsing rhythms…its singable melodies seem to fly from the harpists fingers and wrap the audience in pure joy!” A fascinating instrument, the opportunity to hear a harp duo is rare indeed. The Dearborn Symphony concert on April 15 highlights James Hartway’s “Island Dances for Two Harps and … [Read more...]
Jim Brickman at the Performing Arts Center
DEARBORN, Michigan —An Evening of Romance, featuring piano sensation Jim Brickman, will be the featured attraction Saturday, April 2, at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center’s Michael A. Guido Theater, beginning at 8 p.m. Brickman, winner of two Grammy Awards, has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and … [Read more...]
Jazz Band Zamar at 4thFridays March 25th
DEARBORN, Michigan - Enjoy live music this Friday, March 25th, in celebration of The Camp's 9th anniversary. The event, 4thFridays, will feature fabulous jazz band Zamar, artist Therese Maynard, along with Rufus Harris. The evening is sure to thrill. Zamar is a lively 6 piece group of dynamic Detroiters. Each of the members are well trained, … [Read more...]
Simply Sinatra at Performing Arts Center
DEARBORN, Michigan - If you enjoy listening to the music of Frank Sinatra, you’ll want to mark Saturday, March 12 on your calendar. On that early spring evening, the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center will present “Simply Sinatra,” featuring Steve Lippia and the Johnny Trudell Orchestra. Lippia’s voice is reminiscent of the young Sinatra, … [Read more...]
Motown Magic Does Dearborn Via Vegas
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 … [Read more...]
Top 10 Dearborn News Stories for 2010
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 … [Read more...]
Dearborn Youth Symphony Presents Season Premier
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 … [Read more...]
Forever Plaid Brings Hilarious Harmony to Dearborn
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, … [Read more...]
Jan Krist and Mo Jones – Tonight at 4th Fridays!
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 … [Read more...]
Glenn Miller Orchestra – Coming Soon
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 … [Read more...]