As fundraising continues to help ensure the future of the Downriver Council for the Arts, voice teacher Jami Krause and her voice students present the musical “The Mad Ones” Aug. 6 to 8 at the James DeSana Center for Arts and Culture in Wyandotte. The musical, with book and lyrics by Kait Kerrigan and music by Bree Lowdermilk, focuses on 18-year-old Samantha Brown, who is overwhelmed with grief and unsure what to do after her best friend Kelly’s death. The show explores coping with loss, female friendship and following … [Read more...] about The musical ‘The Mad Ones’ to raise funds for DCA
Dearborn Heights
Annual Salute to America concert contends with heat, rain
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Die hard fans of the annual Detroit Symphony Orchestra Salute to America concert at Greenfield Village either endured heat or rain to pursue their Independence Day weekend tradition. The event opened July 2 with a significant heat index, and was canceled July 3 due to severe weather. Storm systems also impacted the July 5 event. For those who were able to attend the event undeterred by storms, the pre-show activities provided musical performances throughout the village, … [Read more...] about Annual Salute to America concert contends with heat, rain
Snack shoplifter arrested, banned from store
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A man who stole two bags of Funyuns onion-flavored cornmeal snacks, a bag of beef jerky and a Gatorade the afternoon of June 24 was cited for retail fraud and banned from the store. An employee at Marathon, 25569 Michigan Ave., described the shoplifter as a light-skinned male wearing a red hoodie and a backpack, and said he was last seen walking toward Huntington Bank and the Dearborn Heights Police Department. Police officers searched the area, and found … [Read more...] about Snack shoplifter arrested, banned from store
Mountain bike stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A man living in the 2000 block of Eton Avenue reported the afternoon of June 24 that his dark green mountain bike, valued at $60, was stolen from the back yard of his residence. He said his Ring doorbell camera did not capture any image of a person entering or leaving the back yard. The victim provided the name of a person who had stolen a bicycle from him in the past. An officer drove past the suspect’s address but did not see any bicycles in plain … [Read more...] about Mountain bike stolen
Two killed during shooting at Fairlane Town Center
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers Two people were killed in a shooting at 1:25 p.m. July 3 at Fairlane Town Center, with another injured person hospitalized. Dearborn police officials said it was not a random act of violence and there is no threat to the public. On July 7 the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office charged two people, Cania Cain, 19, of Detroit and Martinez Long, 19, of Oak Park, with carrying a concealed weapon. Prosecutors determined that the two people who died, Cameron Watkins, 19, and Keonte Seaborn, … [Read more...] about Two killed during shooting at Fairlane Town Center
Volunteers, sponsors needed for The Wall That Heals stop in Taylor
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – The city is seeking volunteers and event sponsors for The Wall That Heals stop at Heritage Park Aug. 11 to 16. Help is needed for site layout and preparation, electrical access and lighting, parking and traffic support, safety coordination and 24-hour operational assistance. About 200 volunteers and $35,000 in sponsorship support are being sought. Those wishing to get involved should contact Dennis J. Schlemmer. event coordinator for Taylor, at 313-409-5496 or … [Read more...] about Volunteers, sponsors needed for The Wall That Heals stop in Taylor
Summer Shakespeare: SRO presents ‘As You Like It’
Summer shows are ready to entertain, with Shakespeare Royal Oak offering “As You Like It,” the Guildlings at the Players Guild of Dearborn performing the musical “Chicago Teen Edition,” and Trenton’s Open Book Theatre offering a musical cabaret at 7 p.m. July 18 with Broadway comedy favorites. SHAKESPEARE ROYAL OAK PRESENTS ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’ A romantic comedy set in the Forest of Arden, William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” will be right at home amidst the towering trees at Starr Jaycee Park in Royal Oak as Shakespeare Royal … [Read more...] about Summer Shakespeare: SRO presents ‘As You Like It’
Spirit Festival shut down early due to teen takeover
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Police officers shut down the city’s Spirit Festival early June 13 after a large gathering of teens tried to organize a “teen takeover” and fights reportedly broke out. Multiple other agencies, including the Michigan State Police, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and police officers from Dearborn, Inkster, Wayne, Westland and the University of Michigan-Dearborn went to Dearborn Heights to help control the flash mob convergence. Several arrests were made … [Read more...] about Spirit Festival shut down early due to teen takeover
Tlaib, Dingell address water affordability
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-12th District) and Debbie Dingell (D-16th District) spoke June 16 about legislation they introduced to ensure affordable access to clean water nationwide. Their joint press conference, held at the Wayne Metro Community Action Agency in Dearborn Heights, focused on the need to address rising water costs and prevent shutoffs, which hit low-income households the hardest. Dingell and Tlaib are proponents of the Water Access Act and the Water Access … [Read more...] about Tlaib, Dingell address water affordability
Motor Muster showcases cars from 1933 to 1978 at Greenfield Village
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Motor City living comes with an appreciation for classic cars, and Motor Muster at Greenfield Village provided plenty June 20 to 21, featuring vehicles built from 1933 to 1978. Whether one appreciated the pre-World War II luxury cars on the village green or the newer muscle cars with their engines proudly displayed in other areas of the park, there was plenty of power and chrome to admire. Older cars, those built from the 1890s to 1932, will be on display Sept. 12 and 13 … [Read more...] about Motor Muster showcases cars from 1933 to 1978 at Greenfield Village