By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Three teenage boys kicked in an apartment storm door the night of July 11 in the 1500 block of Euclid Avenue. Other nearby apartment storm doors were damaged as well. There were no nearby surveillance cameras. … [Read more...] about Teens vandalize storm door
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‘The Notebook – The Musical’ opens Broadway in Detroit season
The Ambassador Theater Group’s Broadway in Detroit season begins Sept. 22 to Oct. 4 with “The Notebook – The Musical” at the Fisher Theater, 3011 W. Grand Boulevard in Detroit. The musical is based on the 1996 bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks, which was made into the 2004 romantic drama film. “‘The Notebook’ is ultimately a celebration of life, love, and the power of memory,” said producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch. “Audiences first fell in love with this timeless story as a novel, then as an iconic film, and now they can … [Read more...] about ‘The Notebook – The Musical’ opens Broadway in Detroit season
PGD and OBTC open seasons with ‘Disaster!’ and ‘Boom’
Ready for disaster and humor? Look no further than the Players Guild of Dearborn opening season show, “Disaster!” a campy, 1970s jukebox musical, and Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company’s season starter “Boom,” featuring a bomb shelter first date as a comet hurtles toward Earth. THE PLAYERS GUILD OF DEARBORN PRESENTS ‘DISASTER!’ The Players Guild of Dearborn presents Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick’s “Disaster!” a 1970s-themed jukebox musical comedy spoofing the disaster films of the era with earthquakes, tidal waves, … [Read more...] about PGD and OBTC open seasons with ‘Disaster!’ and ‘Boom’
Paint the Park brings color to downtown Allen Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Color filled the downtown Aug. 23 as the city’s Downtown Development Authority presented Paint the Park, with an art fair, murals and kid crafts. The event, which began last year as a way to bring art to the community, has turned into a weekend that celebrates creativity and the power of public spaces. While Aug. 22 was interrupted by rain, Aug. 23 found attendees strolling amid booths, children enjoying crafts and a bouncy house, and artists painting on … [Read more...] about Paint the Park brings color to downtown Allen Park
Flower power: Southgate butterfly garden fundraiser supports animal rescue groups
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The Felty Farm, a suburban flowering oasis on Windermere Circle, was in full bloom Aug. 23 for the butterfly garden’s annual fundraiser for animal rescue groups. Animal rescue groups, including Verne Felty’s Blind Cat Sanctuary, the River Rouge Animal Shelter, Friends of Companion Animals, and Happy Paws Haven participated, along with other supporters and volunteers. Raffle baskets added to the fundraisers, and participating groups had individual booths … [Read more...] about Flower power: Southgate butterfly garden fundraiser supports animal rescue groups
Bicycle stolen from hairdresser
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — An employee of Cut N More, 3472 Dix Avenue, reported the morning of June 25 that her bicycle was stolen from inside the hair salon by a man who entered claiming that he was looking for a missing $20 bill. The man was described as a white male, about 6 feet tall, with a medium build and in his 30s or 40s. While the woman was helping him look for the missing money, he grabbed her blue Glendale bicycle from inside the store and rode off with it in an unknown … [Read more...] about Bicycle stolen from hairdresser
Artists brighten Homecoming during annual Paint Out in the Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Under sunny skies, five dozen artists filled the top of the hill at Homecoming with colorful creations during the annual Paint Out in the Park competition. Artist and event staff member Sasha Corder said this is the 12th Paint Out in the Park and the biggest year yet, with 60 artists participating. “Everyone forgets it is a competition,” she said. “Everyone just spends all three days making friends, meeting new people, networking, exchanging styles and techniques and … [Read more...] about Artists brighten Homecoming during annual Paint Out in the Park
The Wall That Heals bears witness during Downriver visit
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., bore silent witness to lost lives Aug. 13 to 16 at Heritage Park. The traveling memorial is 375 feet long and 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Names on the wall are arranged by date of casualty and alphabetically within a day. Volunteers with directory guidebooks helped visitors find a specific person’s name based on their panel location. A … [Read more...] about The Wall That Heals bears witness during Downriver visit
Vehicle stolen from park lot
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A silver 2015 Chevy Traverse was reported stolen July 6 from the parking lot at Council Pointe Park on River Drive. The victim said she had parked her vehicle in the nearby park lot because of trash day restrictions against parking on her residential street. A Flock camera picked up the stolen vehicle’s license plate at the intersection of … [Read more...] about Vehicle stolen from park lot
Pickup purloined
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A gray 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was reported stolen the morning of July 6 from the 1500 block of Merrill Avenue. The vehicle, which was locked, was stolen from its parking spot across the street from the victim’s residence. His Ring surveillance camera did not capture the theft, but did let him determine that it occurred between 3:30 … [Read more...] about Pickup purloined