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
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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
Spanish-speaking drunken driver with Mexican driver’s license arrested
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 45-year-old man with a Lincoln Park address was arrested for operating while impaired the night of Aug. 13 after a police officer saw him swerving between lanes on northbound Fort Street south of Sibley Road. The man, who had limited English skills, produced a Mexican passport and a Mexican driver’s license from the state of Guerrero. He had bloodshot, glassy eyes with small pupils and smelled strongly of intoxicants. Border patrol agents arrived on … [Read more...] about Spanish-speaking drunken driver with Mexican driver’s license arrested
Drunken man gets stuck on train tracks
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 20-year-old Rockwood man was arrested for operating while impaired and resisting an officer at 1:08 a.m. July 27 after his father’s gray Ford Mustang that he was driving became stuck on the railroad tracks near Riverview Drive and Ford Avenue. The man failed standardized field sobriety tests. A preliminary breath test was administered, and the man had a blood-alcohol content of 0.199, nearly two-and-a-half times the 0.08 limit for legally drunk in Michigan. He tried … [Read more...] about Drunken man gets stuck on train tracks
Impaired driver refuses breath test
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 45-year-old Woodhaven woman was charged with operating while impaired and refusing a preliminary breath test after she made an improper left turn from east King Road into a shopping center that caused a crash the evening of July 23 with a vehicle traveling west on King Road. The woman, who was driving an orange 2024 Dodge Charger, said she was on her way to pick up her dog from Puppy Love Grooming. Her speech was slow and slurred, but she denied being under the … [Read more...] about Impaired driver refuses breath test
Man selling motorcycle scammed
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A man who was attempting to sell a motorcycle online was scammed by an individual who sent him a money order for the item and shipping that turned out to be fraudulent. The seller was still in possession of the motorcycle, but he sent the purchaser money orders for the $2,900 shipping fee which the buyer had remitted using a bogus money order. The victim filed a police report and provided the name that the scammer used. … [Read more...] about Man selling motorcycle scammed
Red light runner found to have suspended license
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 33-year-old Detroit man who ran a red light the night of July 22 on southbound Fort Street near Williamsburg Drive was found to have a suspended driver’s license and no insurance for his vehicle. His vehicle was impounded and towed. He was cited for driving with a suspended license and disobeying a traffic control device, and advised about a court appearance. … [Read more...] about Red light runner found to have suspended license
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