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Free Harvest Fest Event

Looking for a fun, FREE event for the family? The Weston Preparatory Academy (22930 Chippewa, Detroit, MI 48219) is hosting its annual Harvest Fest on Friday, October 28th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the Detroit and surrounding communities. They have a lot of fun activities planned, including [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on October 25, 2011 3:08 pm

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Wayne State University Hosts Open House for Prospective Students

WHAT: Wayne State University Fall Open House WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 WHERE: Wayne State University’s main campus, Detroit, Mich. Check-In at front of Undergraduate Library, 5155 Gullen Mall. Parking is available in Structure 5, 5501 Anthony Wayne Drive. MORE INFO: Prospective undergraduate students will have an opportunity to explore the campus and speak with admissions counselors [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on October 21, 2011 9:09 am

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DSO Presents FREE Halloween Shows, Treats, and Fun For Kids

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is opening its bag of treats with several special FREE Halloween shows and goodies for kids. It will be a frightfully good time including a costume contest, an instrument petting zoo, and live bats that will take over Orchestra Hall! Grab your costume and come on down for some [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on October 18, 2011 7:20 am

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Transforming Adult Literacy in Detroit

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you couldn’t read? Imagine what it would be like if you couldn’t read these words. Roughly 47% of adults in the City of Detroit are functionally illiterate; they can’t fill out a job application, follow a recipe in a cookbook or read a story to [...]

Published by Christina on October 6, 2011 8:00 am

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YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE at the FOX THEATRE TICKET GIVEAWAY

YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: It’s Time to Dance! - A Kia Motor’s presentation. Two lively performances will take place at the beautiful Fox Theatre on Friday September 23rd. The showsare scheduled for 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Hip Hop Legend Biz Markie and Razzle Dazzle Gabba!-Favorite Leslie Hall Join DJ Lance Rock and the [...]

Published by Kathy on September 16, 2011 5:15 am

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Motown’s KEM is Bringing Relief to the Homeless

Two-time Grammy Nominee, KEM, will be bringing together recording artists this Sunday to deliver 5 hours of entertainment, in a charity event to benefit homeless shelters in the Metro Detroit area. This event will feature music by KEM, Morris Day & the Time and opening acts Larry Lee, Savallace, Houtsauce, and Gwenation, hosted by comedian [...]

Published by Christina on August 26, 2011 6:24 am

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Comerica Hosts FREE Ice Cream Social This Friday

Comerica Bank will host a free old fashioned ice cream social at its new Michigan market headquarters, 411 W. Lafayette St. in Detroit on Friday, Aug. 26 from noon to 2 p.m. Join Comerica Bank colleagues and friends including celebrity scoopers Thomas D. Ogden, President, Comerica Bank-Michigan and Detroit Tigers Mascot PAWS for free ice [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on August 25, 2011 6:21 am

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The Chevy Volt: Easy Eco-Chic

I don’t know much about cars. I’m usually pretty happy to just get from “Point A” to “Point B”, as evidenced by my own rusty Kia Sedona. It’s not a statement, it’s nothing fancy, no bells and whistles, just transportation. Label me what you will, but I look at a car I think more about [...]

Published by Christina on August 25, 2011 6:07 am

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Universoul Circus – A show that’s out of this world!

The Universoul Circus is heading to Detroit September 8 – 18. The show will take place at CheneParkin Detroit. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000 and range in price from $12 to $28. Children under the age of one are free. UniverSoul Circus is nationally recognized for its unique [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on August 19, 2011 6:15 am

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5 Resources for Finding Family Fun

I need to admit that sometimes, I bite off more than I can chew. I had the best intentions when I started Project: Staycation Detroit, but life has gotten the best of me. Between work, embarrassing myself at conferences, the upcoming school year and having two, very active, teen-aged daughters, we have not been able [...]

Published by Christina on August 17, 2011 9:00 am