DEARBORN —The Dearborn Symphony presents “Shall We Dance,” an electrifying evening where symphonic music and movement come together in a vibrant, genre-spanning performance at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. This dynamic concert blends classical masterworks, cinematic favorites, Broadway hits, and contemporary sounds, brought to life not only through music, but through live performances by dancers from the Downriver Dance Academy, choreographed by Spencer … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony presents an electrifying evening of music, dance, and cinematic sound
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Drugged woman found asleep at the wheel
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A 43-year-old Lincoln Park woman was charged with operating under the influence of drugs and possession of alcoholic liquor in a motor vehicle after she was found passed out behind the wheel at the intersection of Oakwood Boulevard and Allen Road. Police officers found the woman in her car, unconscious but breathing, with the vehicle in drive and her foot on the brake. They opened the car door, put the vehicle in park and woke up the driver. The woman was confused and … [Read more...] about Drugged woman found asleep at the wheel
Woman attempts to wear stolen clothes out of store
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A woman was detained after she tried to wear stolen clothing out of the Target store at 3100 Fairlane Drive. A loss prevention employee saw her exit a dressing room with fewer items than she was seen entering, and she failed to scan several toiletry items while using the self-service checkout kiosk. She attempted to leave the store with $117 in unpaid merchandise, and was subsequently cited for retail fraud and banned from the store for a year. … [Read more...] about Woman attempts to wear stolen clothes out of store
Stolen snare drum returned
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The manager of the Guitar Center, 23133 Outer Drive, reported that a silver snare drum valued at $400 that was stolen from the store was found during a Southfield Police Department arrest. The drum was discovered by Southfield police officers when they arrested a suspect on unrelated charges, at which time the store discovered that the drum was missing from its inventory. … [Read more...] about Stolen snare drum returned
Parked pickup damaged in hit-and-run
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A gray 2013 GMC Sierra was sideswiped in a nighttime hit-and-run in the 14000 block of O’Connor Avenue. The victim, a 29-year-old man, said the driver’s side mirror on the pickup was damaged. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Parked pickup damaged in hit-and-run
Cherry Hill Presbyterian presents violinist Joseph Deller in concert Feb. 1
Accompanied by cellist Ivana Biliskov and pianist Patrick Johnson DEARBORN — Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church will feature violinist Joseph Deller at the first performance of the 2026 “Music at Cherry Hill” concert series at 4 p.m. Feb. 1. Well known as a long-time member of the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra and certified Suzuki violin teacher in Dearborn, Deller has performed with the Detroit Opera Orchestra, International Symphony Orchestra and several local symphonies throughout Michigan. Accompanying Deller in this hour-long … [Read more...] about Cherry Hill Presbyterian presents violinist Joseph Deller in concert Feb. 1
Padzieski Gallery hosts annual Teresa Lousias Memorial Photo Exhibition
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The work of 40 photographers drew an appreciative crowd Jan. 15 to the opening reception of the sixth annual Teresa Lousias Memorial Photo Exhibit at the Padzieski Gallery. “The good thing about this show is it’s so varied, and there is so much variety in it,” said Chris Bennett, Padzieski Gallery coordinator. “This year we chose a photo editor from the Detroit Free Press, so I kind of expected a little more journalism-heavy entries, but we still had a lot of fine art work … [Read more...] about Padzieski Gallery hosts annual Teresa Lousias Memorial Photo Exhibition
Photo exhibit focuses on ‘Pathways to the Self’ at Woodyard Gallery
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – “Pathways to the Self,” an exhibit featuring the work of four photographers, runs through Feb. 27 at the EmmaJean Woodyard Gallery at Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. Through their work, photographers Joel Geffen of Dexter, Tim Haber of Livonia, Pollyanne McKillop of Brighton and Pamela Sayre of Dearborn share their creative journeys and reveal why they photograph what they do. They participate in the Pathways group, which is dedicated to helping … [Read more...] about Photo exhibit focuses on ‘Pathways to the Self’ at Woodyard Gallery
Fire and ICE: Protestors take heated message to snowy freeway overpass in Lincoln Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Demonstrators placed an “ICE OUT FOR GOOD” banner on the Champaign Road overpass above southbound I-75 during the Jan. 16 evening commute to protest recent Immigration and Custom Enforcement actions. Despite the cold weather, protestors warmed to their mission to urge people to oppose what they contend are unlawful ICE actions in cities throughout the country. Downriver United 734 organizer Lorena Ramirez-Baran of Wyandotte said that rain or shine or freezing cold, … [Read more...] about Fire and ICE: Protestors take heated message to snowy freeway overpass in Lincoln Park
Downriver demonstrators protest ICE actions
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Downriver demonstrators braved the cold Jan. 11 to protest recent Trump administration operations and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, gathering on Fort Street between Chestnut and Phelps streets. A signboard encouraged motorists to honk to signify support as they traveled south past the participants. Protest organizer Beth Merrow of Rockwood said she was participating to fight for democracy. “I don’t want people to not have healthcare, I don’t want … [Read more...] about Downriver demonstrators protest ICE actions