Broadway in Detroit has announced its 2023-24 subscriber series, with most of the shows coming to Detroit for the first time, including “SIX the Musical,” “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” at the Fisher Theater, and “Disney’s Frozen” at the Opera House. “Wicked” returns to Detroit, playing at the Opera House, with a final subscriber show to be announced later. Detroit General Manager Jamie Budgett said the Ambassador Theater Group is thrilled to announce its 61st Broadway in Detroit season, which he predicts … [Read more...] about Broadway in Detroit announces 2023-24 season; 6 subscriber shows are new to Detroit
Dearborn Heights seniors celebrate Thanksgiving with luncheon parties at senior centers
By ROBERT ANKRAPP For the Times-Herald HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights seniors had the opportunity to participate in two pre-Thanksgiving luncheon parties recently, which were held at the city’s Berwyn and Eton senior recreation centers. Both events featured buffets featuring traditional Thanksgiving-themed offerings, including turkey, potatoes and stuffing, followed by live entertainment at both events. The Berwyn celebration featured singer Michael Carluccio, while the Eton celebration featured the 12-member Harmony Town … [Read more...] about Dearborn Heights seniors celebrate Thanksgiving with luncheon parties at senior centers
Holiday presents unwrapped on local stages
From seasonal improv to the classics, to the glittery gift of a Broadway show, there are plenty of presents for audiences to enjoy on local stages, from the Players Guild’s holiday improv party to a new take on the classic Christmas Carol story. PGD PRESENTS ‘GUILD-Y BY ASSOCIATION,’ A HOLIDAY IMPROV TREAT “Guild-y by Association,” an ugly sweater, “shingle all the way” improv show and party, will provide fun and food at 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at the theater, 21730 Madison St. in Dearborn. The fundraiser, part of the capital … [Read more...] about Holiday presents unwrapped on local stages
Dearborn PD launches Toys for Tots drive in station lobby
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Police Chief Issa Shahin and Marine veteran Phillip Smith, Dearborn’s 2022 Veteran of the Year, helped launch the city’s annual Toys for Tots collection Nov. 30 in the station lobby. Police Cpl. Dan Bartok said that from 6 to 10 a.m. Dec. 5 there will be a special toy dropoff event in the police station lobby, with hot chocolate, cookies and pastries, and Santa Claus will be on site. Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and the Maples Elementary School drummers also will … [Read more...] about Dearborn PD launches Toys for Tots drive in station lobby
Car chase, crash and gunfire end out-of-state domestic violence saga
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – License plate reader technology alerted police officers to a vehicle Nov. 27 that ended in a car chase, crash, gunfire and the discovery of a dead body in the trunk. The saga began Nov. 18 in Tennessee when relatives reported Eleni Kassa, 31, of Murfreesboro missing when she failed to pick up her daughter from school. Kassa’s body was later found in the trunk of a vehicle subject to a police chase in Dearborn. The driver of the vehicle, Dominique Hardwick, 36, of Lebanon, … [Read more...] about Car chase, crash and gunfire end out-of-state domestic violence saga
Edsel Ford, Dearborn high schools looking for speakers to tell students about different careers
By KATIE HETRICK For the Times-Herald Edsel Ford High School is looking for speakers who can talk to students about different careers for the school’s third annual Ninth Grade Career Day on Feb. 9, 2023. Dearborn High School will hold its career day on Feb. 24 and has started its speaker recruitment with teacher recommendations. However, the school is creating its own database of speakers representing high-demand careers and would like to add more names and contacts to that list. For both schools, speakers are … [Read more...] about Edsel Ford, Dearborn high schools looking for speakers to tell students about different careers
Santa’s Magic Forest at Heritage Park benefits Fish & Loaves
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – Santa’s Magic Forest, in the Activity Building at Heritage Park through Dec. 18, is poised for family fun while it raises funds for the Fish & Loves Community Food Pantry. Located at 12111 Pardee Road, admission to the holiday magic is $3, with children 3 and younger free. Photos with Santa or the Grinch, $8, are available from a professional photographer. Stephanie McNees, executive director of Fish & Loaves, said the city invited Fish & Loaves to join … [Read more...] about Santa’s Magic Forest at Heritage Park benefits Fish & Loaves
Trenton middle school robotics team qualifies for state competition
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – The JV TorqueNado robotics team at Boyd Arthurs Middle School is headed for a state level competition, an outstanding achievement for the team, which just formed several months ago. The team will compete at the 2022 Michigan State Championship-SE on Dec. 9 and 10 at Macomb Community College in Warren. The students team members, all in their rookie season, are Greyson Black, Taryn Boller, Collin Brightman, Dominic Brightman, Delaney Cannon, Aaron Clark, Emma Lee … [Read more...] about Trenton middle school robotics team qualifies for state competition
Lincoln Park Fantasyland opens with Train Club display, Festival of Trees
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Cheerful holiday tableaus, a Festival of Trees and the perennial Lincoln Park Train Club display greeted guests Nov. 26 during the opening night of Fantasyland at the Kennedy Memorial Building. The display runs through Christmas Eve at the center, 3240 Ferris St. Admission is $2, and the venue is open 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with a 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. shortened schedule on Christmas Eve. City Councilmember Jason … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Fantasyland opens with Train Club display, Festival of Trees
