By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – The annual Night to Shine, a prom for people with special needs, sponsored worldwide by the Tim Tebow Foundation, was hosted Feb. 13 by 2/42 Community Church, 24800 Eureka Road. Volunteer event coordinator Kella Pietrowski said that while this is the 11th year Taylor has participated in the program, it’s the 12th year since the Night to Shine events began. She said the prom is for people 14 years and older with a disability. “What makes this special is that this is a … [Read more...] about Night to Shine: Taylor church hosts annual special needs prom
Lincoln Park
Protesters advocate to ‘end the ICE age’
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Activists called for the federal government to “end the ICE age” Feb. 13, with banners and signs displayed on the Champaign Road overpass above both directions of the I-75 freeway. The overpass signs targeted evening rush hour commuters on the northbound and southbound sides of the freeway. Protester and Lincoln Park City Councilmember Jason Behr said it is important to keep protesting to defend people who are powerless and marginalized, as well as to stand up … [Read more...] about Protesters advocate to ‘end the ICE age’
Traffic stop uncovers loaded gun
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 42-year-old Lincoln Park man was arrested at 8 p.m. Jan. 22 near Goddard Road and 13th Street following a traffic stop for an invalid out-of-state license plate. The man did not have a valid driver’s license, and he had a concealed 9-millimeter handgun loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition for which he did not have a concealed weapon permit. … [Read more...] about Traffic stop uncovers loaded gun
Vandal throws rock through window
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A woman reported the night of Jan. 16 that an unknown man threw a rock through a window on the west side of her house. A neighbor’s surveillance camera footage captured the image of a tall man dressed in black walking by during the time frame. He may have left the area in a red Ford Fusion. … [Read more...] about Vandal throws rock through window
MDOT explains Restore 94 during public open houses
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Representatives from the Michigan Department of Transportation and HNTB Corp., an infrastructure company, answered questions about the Restore 94 project Feb. 3 in the Allen Park Public Services building conference room. A second public open house will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at Taylor City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road. Restore 94 will repair 12.7 miles of I-94 between I-275 to west of the Michigan Avenue interchange, and will span Romulus, Taylor, Allen Park, … [Read more...] about MDOT explains Restore 94 during public open houses
Triple treat: ‘Mary Poppins Jr.’ at DYPAC, ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ at SCP, and ‘Poor Clare’ at DMTC
Whether you’re looking for family fun or an adult dramatic comedy, there are plenty of choices on local stages, as the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents “Mary Poppins Jr.,” the Southgate Community Players perform the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company offers “Poor Clare,” a dramatic comedy about St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi. DYPAC PRESENTS ‘MARY POPPINS JR.’ The Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins … [Read more...] about Triple treat: ‘Mary Poppins Jr.’ at DYPAC, ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ at SCP, and ‘Poor Clare’ at DMTC
Winter warm-up: River’s Edge Gallery hosts fourth annual Beach P-Art-Y
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – While the weather outside was freezing, it was warm and congenial inside River’s Edge Gallery Jan. 24 during its fourth annual Beach P-Art-Y winter respite and art exhibit. Owner Patt Slack said despite the cold temperatures, the tradition carries on. She said they were serving beach food like hot dogs and potato chips, and Gallery Director Jeremy Hansen brought a beachfront vibe to the party. “We have that upstairs, so you can actually sit at the ocean,” Slack said, … [Read more...] about Winter warm-up: River’s Edge Gallery hosts fourth annual Beach P-Art-Y
Winter warm-ups: Cozy up in a local theater to escape life for a while
Whether you love Broadway musicals, the engaging genius of Shakespeare or a compelling contemporary drama, there’s something for everyone on local stages, so find a cozy seat to escape the cold and warm up to the magic of theater for a few hours. The Detroit Opera House welcomes “Phantom of the Opera,” while “Kinky Boots” boldly struts onstage at the Fisher. Nearby, at Wayne State University, Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” comes to life on the Hilberry Gateway Theater stage. Dearborn Heights Crestwood High School … [Read more...] about Winter warm-ups: Cozy up in a local theater to escape life for a while
Dearborn Symphony presents an electrifying evening of music, dance, and cinematic sound
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
Renter’s door is damaged
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — The front storm door of a house in the 1300 block of Cicotte Avenue was damaged when a group of people pounded on the door late at night then ran away down the street. The victim said it was likely a prank by the five people she saw running west on Cicotte toward Fort Street, but she wanted to file a police report so she can document the source of the damage for her landlord. … [Read more...] about Renter’s door is damaged