Set in the hot summer heat of Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan, the Tony Award-winning musical “In the Heights” offers a glimpse into the colorful and hopeful lives of the people in an immigrant enclave in New York City. The Dearborn Youth Theatre production, directed by Rashid Baydoun, with musical direction by Vanessa El-Zein, introduces multi-generational families and their respective hopes and dreams. It also explores the sense of community while providing a vibrant celebration of the culture. The music is a … [Read more...] about Dearborn Youth Theatre breathes life into ‘In the Heights’
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Shakespeare double play: Melvindale group presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream;’ Motor City Bard Bums present ‘Romeo and Juliet meet the Hatfields and the McCoys’
Get set for a double dose of the Bard, as a group of students and alumni from the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public Schools presents a comic romp with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and the Motor City Bard Bums, based in Livonia, present “Romeo and Juliet meet the Hatfields and the McCoys.” MELVINDALE’S ‘MIDSUMMER’ IS A SHORTENED, COMIC ROMP A group of students and alumni from Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public Schools will present a 90-minute version of Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” with … [Read more...] about Shakespeare double play: Melvindale group presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream;’ Motor City Bard Bums present ‘Romeo and Juliet meet the Hatfields and the McCoys’
EBT card fraudulently used
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A man reported June 9 that his Electronic Benefit Transfer card balance was illegally spent on groceries at a Walmart store in Arizona. The victim said he contacted the Department of Health and Human Services when he did not receive his usual benefits by the third of each month, and they advised him of the out-of-state transaction. He said he has never been to Arizona, does not know anyone there and gave no one permission to use his EBT card. … [Read more...] about EBT card fraudulently used
Sport utility stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A blue 2020 Kia Sportage was reported stolen the morning of June 9 from the street in front of a residence in the 24300 block of Filmore Street. The victim said the SUV was stolen between 4 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., without its keys. She said she is up-to-date on her vehicle payments. There was no broken glass or tire drag marks nearby, and no nearby surveillance cameras. The vehicle was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen. … [Read more...] about Sport utility stolen
Teenagers steal vape pens, liquor from pharmacy
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — The owner of ER Drugs, 27260 Eureka Road, reported the afternoon of June 13 that for the previous two days, large groups of teens have entered his store and stolen vape pens and liquor. He said he believes the teens live in the nearby Ponds Apartment, an income-based rental community. The owner said about 50 vape pens and three bottles of liquor have been stolen over the past few days, and that he has surveillance camera footage of the incidents. … [Read more...] about Teenagers steal vape pens, liquor from pharmacy
Wyandotte Street Art Fair offers art, food and fun
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – A staple of Downriver summer celebrations, the annual Wyandotte Street Art Fair displays the work of talented artists along Biddle Avenue in a relaxed atmosphere, with food, fun activities and more. With more than 250 booths, arts and crafts of every type are on display for four days, July 12 to 15, highlighting paintings, photos, sculpture and jewelry, as well as fiber and metal work, mixed media and unique crafts. The art fair is spread out along four … [Read more...] about Wyandotte Street Art Fair offers art, food and fun
Flash back to the ‘80s with ‘Rock of Ages’
Travel back in time to the 1980s with the teen Guildlings to discover – or rediscover – the music of the decade with “Rock of Ages” July 13 to 16 at the Players Guild of Dearborn. When one of the last of the heavy metal venues on Sunset Boulevard faces demolition for a commercial strip mall, musicians and music lovers fight to save the nightclub before it’s too late. Add some romance and memorable rock anthems and the result is musical magic. The show features the music of Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and other bands … [Read more...] about Flash back to the ‘80s with ‘Rock of Ages’
Businesses holding special events during Telegraph Cruise need to file for permit
TAYLOR — Any business planning a special event around the 2023 Telegraph Cruise, planned for 9 a.m.-9 p.m. July 22, should first file a Special Event Application with the city. The Special Event Application is available digitally or can be obtained by visiting the Customer Service Desk at City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road, during regular business hours. Holding a special event without a permit risks shutdown and ticketing. If you have questions about holding an event, call 734-287-6550 and talk with a representative of the … [Read more...] about Businesses holding special events during Telegraph Cruise need to file for permit
Dearborn Library to host Jonathan Eig, author of new MLK biography
Book features recently declassified FBI files DEARBORN – Dearborn Public Library will host journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Eig for a virtual Zoom conversation at 6:30 p.m. July 11 regarding his new book “King: A Life.” Attendees will have the option to view the Zoom event from a personal device, or watch the broadcast in Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium, 16301 Michigan Ave. “King: A Life” is “the first major biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in over a generation,” in the words of scholar … [Read more...] about Dearborn Library to host Jonathan Eig, author of new MLK biography
High aspirations: Bank Tower Apartments a win for Southgate
‘An elevated take on Downriver living’ By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – High expectations characterized the Bank Tower Apartments kickoff June 21, with the focus on the views from the future apartments and the advantages of the surrounding park and pedestrian crosswalk. The former bank building, built in 1972 for Security Bank and Trust, and last known as the PNC Bank Building, has been vacant for more than seven years. The renovation, which will include community gathering spaces on the main … [Read more...] about High aspirations: Bank Tower Apartments a win for Southgate