Wednesday, August 31, 2016

FREE Admission to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 9/11 1-5pm

Bust of museum founder Dr. Charles H. Wright.
Charter One Free Family Second Sunday at The Wright Museum
Sunday, September 11,  2016
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Bring the whole family to Rejoice, Relive & Reconnect at The Wright Museum with free admission every second Sunday of the month courtesy of Charter One Bank! Enjoy the many exhibits on display as well as engaging programming for the entire family.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON SEPTEMBER'S FREE FAMILY SECOND SUNDAY AT THE WRIGHT MUSEUM



This event is FREE and open to the public. 

The event excludes guide group tours. For more information please call (313) 494-5800.

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
The Wright Museum™ | TheWright.org

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Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for a Yoplait Yogurt Cup on 9/2

Get your coupon this Friday ...

On Friday, September 2, 2016, you can download to your Kroger Rewards Card a digital coupon for a FREE Yoplait Single Server Original, Whips!, Light or Lactose FEREE Cup (4-6oz) Any Varieity at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload,


The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, September 18, 2016. The download will be available on Friday, September 2, 2016 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.


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FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - September October November December 2016

Blockbusters Free Film Series

HFCL Auditorium
16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI
(313) 943-2330
Monday Evenings
7:00 p.m.


SEPTEMBER 5 —NO PROGRAM—LABOR DAY

SEPTEMBER 12— MILES AHEAD (2016) - An exploration of the life and music of the late-great, jazz veteran Miles Davis. In the 1970s, down-and-out jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (Don Cheadle) tries to recover his new session tape from music producers. Miles Ahead is directed by, co-written by and stars Don Cheadle. Also starring Emayatzy Corinealdi, Ewan McGregor. (Rated R. 100 min.)

SEPTEMBER 19— MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (2011) - A romantic comedy about a couple who travel to Paris prior to their wedding. While in the City of Light, they meet with family and friends only to discover the magic of Paris and for at least one, a life changing experience. This is the story of a young man’s great love for a city and the illusion people have that a life different from their own would be a much better life lived. (Rated PG-13. 94 min.)

SEPTEMBER 26 —TRUTH (2015) - A newsroom drama detailing the 2004 CBS 60 Minutes report investigating then-President George W. Bush's military service, and the subsequent firestorm of criticism that cost anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes their careers. Directed by James Vanderbilt and based on the memoir of Mary Mapes. Starring Robert Redford, Cate Blanchett and Elisabeth Moss. (Rated R. 125 min.)

OCTOBER 3—PELE: BIRTH OF A LEGEND (2016) - An inspirational biographical drama that chronicles Pele's meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo, Brazil, to the height of the world soccer stage. Using soccer skills learned on the streets, Pele leads Brazil to its first soccer World Cup victory at the age of 17. (Rated PG. 107 min.)

OCTOBER 10—APOCALYPTO (2006) - In the twilight of the mysterious Mayan culture, young Jaguar Paw is captured and taken to the great Mayan city, where he faces a harrowing end. Driven by the power of his love for his wife and son, he makes an adrenaline-soaked, heart-racing escape to rescue them and save his way of life. Directed by Mel Gibson. Written by Mel Gibson and Farhad Safinia. Mayan language with English subtitles. (Rated R. 139 min.)

OCTOBER 17— BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (2016) - Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis' most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before. (Rated PG-13. 151 min.)

OCTOBER 24— VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (2015) - The classic tale told from Igor's perspective. We see the troubled young assistant's dark origins, his redemptive friendship with the young medical student Viktor Von Frankenstein, and we become eyewitnesses to the emergence of how Frankenstein became the man - and the legend - known today. (Rated PG-13. 110 min.)


OCTOBER 31—GODS OF EGYPT (2016) - The mortal hero Bek teams with the god Horus in an alliance against Set, the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt's throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. (Rated PG-13. 127 min.)


NOVEMBER 7 —JUNGLE BOOK (2016) - After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther, Bagheera, and free spirited bear, Baloo. (Rated PG. 106 mins.)

NOVEMBER 14 —VERTIGO (1958) - A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars James Stewart, Kim Novak and Barbara Bel Geddes. (Rated PG. 128 min.)

NOVEMBER 21 —THE WALK (2015) - In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recruits a team of people to help him realize his dream and artistic crime of the century: to walk the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Charlotte LeBon. Rated PG. 123 mins.)


NOVEMBER 28 —EVEREST (2016) - A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm. The film is based on the real events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, and focuses on the survival attempts of two expedition groups. (Rated PG-13. 121 mins.)

DECEMBER 5— AWAKENINGS (1990) - The victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago have been catatonic ever since, but now a new drug offers the prospect of reviving them. Starring Robert De Niro and Robin Williams. (PG-13. 121 mins.)


DECEMBER 12 —THE GIVER (2014) - The story centers on Jonas (Brenton Thwaites), a young man who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with The Giver (Jeff Bridges), who is the sole keeper of all the community’s memories, Jonas quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths of his community’s secret past. (Rated PG-13. 97 mins.)

DECEMBER 19—POLAR EXPRESS (2004) - A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Tom Hanks. (Rated G. 100 min.)


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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

FREE $50 Gift Certificate for giving Blood at Metro Detroit Gardner-White stores on 8/31

Gardner-White locations to host Blood drives from 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. this Wednesday, August 31st

The American Red Cross is partnering with Gardner-White Furniture and Local 4 to put together a series of blood drives for Wednesday, August 31, 2016.

The blood drives will take place at the following seven Gardner-White Furniture locations:

Auburn Hills: 11 a.m. – 7:45 p.m., 4445 N. Atlantic Blvd. Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Canton:11 a.m. – 7:45 p.m., 39453 Ford Rd., Canton, MI 48187
Macomb: 11 a.m. – 7:45 p.m., 45300 Hayes Rd., Macomb Twp., MI 48042
Warren: 11 a.m. – 7:45 p.m., 4400 E. 14 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48092
Waterford: 11 a.m. – 7:45 p.m., 4945 Dixie Hwy., Waterford, MI 48329
Taylor: 11 a.m. – 7:45 p.m., 7680 S. Telegraph Rd., Taylor, MI 48180
Brighton: 11:30 a.m. – 7:15 p.m., 8393 Grand River Ave., Brighton, MI 48116

Every participant gets a FREE $50 coupon
 and you can enter to win a 
$500 Gardner-White gift certificate!

The American Red Cross has convenient appointment scheduling online. Just click this link and choose the Gardner-White location & time that is best for you. Make sure you click “Show More Blood Drives on This Date” at the bottom of the list to see all of the Gardner-White blood drive locations.

You can also call 1-800-REDCROSS to set up your appointment.


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Monday, August 29, 2016

Get 50% off at Clothing at The Salvation Army Thrift Stores for their Labor Day Sale 9/5

Salvation Army Thrift Stores host 
Fourth of Labor Day Sale

50 percent off clothing and 25 percent off home goods 
bring families back-to-school savings on 9/5

Back-to-school season is upon us, and The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center is inviting the public to its annual Labor Day Sale!

Visit any of the 36 metro Detroit Salvation Army thrift store locations to enjoy 50 percent off clothing on Monday, Sept. 5. Most stores will open at 7 a.m.

“Labor Day marks the end of summer. As we embrace the start of a new school year, families will need to prepare their students with new clothes, supplies and more,” said Jacqulynn Idzior, director of operations for The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center. “Our end of summer sale will not only lighten the load for families struggling to buy back-to-school clothing -- we’ll have a selection of discounted school supplies available as well.”

In addition to 50 percent savings on clothing, home goods will be 25 percent off all day, and bonus back-to-school sales will occur throughout the event. Whether you’re decorating a dorm room or gearing up for grade school, make your way to a local Salvation Army thrift store on Labor Day for great savings!

Proceeds from all 36 metro Detroit thrift stores benefit The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center’s independently funded, 180-day residential rehabilitation program for men and women.

For specific hours of a Salvation Army thrift store and donation center near you, visit www.salarmythrift.com


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Sunday, August 28, 2016

FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop 9/3 - Build a Back to School White Board

Build a Back to School White Board on September 3rd at the Home Depot

Build. Learn. Create. Have fun with fun Kids Workshops at the Home Depot designed for children ages 5 - 12. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

Make a Back to School White Board
Saturday, September 3, 2016
9am - Noon

Join this hands-on workshop and you and your child can get to work on a mini whiteboard with a pen tray they can use for school work or play time. Once the whiteboard is built, your child can paint it in their favorite color.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP


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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for a Carmex Lip Care Product on 8/26

Get your coupon this Friday ...

On Friday, August 26, 2016, you can download to your Kroger Rewards Card a digital coupon for a FREE Carnex Lip Care Product Single Park, Any Variety at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload,


The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, September 11, 2016. The download will be available on Friday, August 26, 2016 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.


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Thursday, August 18, 2016

FREE 34th Annual African World Festival 8/19 - 8/21 on grounds of Charles Wright Museum of American American History

3-day, FREE festival features musical performances, family activities, hundreds of vendors, traditional crafts and cuisine... 

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African History proudly presents the 34th Annual African World Festival (AWF). AWF is Detroit’s largest ethnic festival attracting over 150,000 visitors annually. This year’s festival takes place on the grounds of The Wright Museum located in Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center, Friday, August 19, Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 2016. Hours are 11 AM – 11 PM Friday through Sunday.

Having started in 1983, African World Festival presents an assortment of art, music and history to local, national and international audiences. The 34-year-old festival is a celebration of the richness, diversity and worldwide influence of African culture through performances, cuisine and fashion. AWF is The Wright Museum’s single largest cultural and educational community outreach event. This year’s festival is sponsored by Ford Motor Company, Heritage Works, Pepsi, Oakland University, and iHeart Media (WMXD Mix 92.3 and FM 98 WJLB).

FREE and open to the public, AWF features three days of family activities, live entertainment and the 4th Annual Knight Detroit Book Fair in the Watoto Children’s Village, where every child receives a free book courtesy of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Additional highlights include craft vendors, ethnic cuisine, historic area walking tours, and more.

The Wright is offering a special museum admission price of only $5 during the festival to see all of the museum’s exhibitions - including its core attraction, the 22-gallery And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History & Culture exhibit, and, in accord with the summer games in Rio, In The Paint: Art, Athletics & the Spirit of the Games, an art exhibition featuring portrayals of African American athletic achievement in international sporting competitions. The museum will also have extended hours during the festival, remaining open until 7 PM each evening.

Festival performances will include local, national, and international artists providing non-stop entertainment throughout the weekend. This year’s entertainment highlights include a Mix 92.3 FM After Work Affair featuring Al B. Sure! (Friday, August 19 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM), Karen Clark Sheard & Dorinda Clark Cole (Saturday, August 20 at 6:30 PM), Detroit Rocks the Runway Fashion Show featuring 12 outstanding designers and musical guest Collective Peace (Saturday, August 20 at 9 PM), and an AfroPop Special featuring performers from Cameroon, Sierra Leone and Nigeria (Sunday, August 21 at 9 PM). Festival updates including the full lineup of performers will be posted online at awfdetroit.com.

In addition to music, visual arts demonstrations and workshops, AWF presents an international marketplace featuring 150 vendors with merchandise made and inspired by African cultures. The Food Village located on Brush at Farnsworth Street will be filled with the aromas of delicious African, Caribbean and African American cuisine.

Festival-goers looking for something special to purchase will have the opportunity to buy the new American Girl BeForever doll Melody Ellison in the museum store beginning Saturday, August 20 at 8 PM. The Wright is one of the first locations to sell this highly anticipated, African-American and Detroit-themed doll, which will remain available in the museum store through Sunday, September 4 while supplies last. Museum president & CEO Juanita Moore was one of several prominent advisors on a committee to insure the historical accuracy and cultural authenticity of the doll and its representation of a young African American girl growing up in 1960s Detroit.

Finally, an innovative aspect of this year’s festival is its focus on going “green.” Several initiatives have been undertaken to reduce the ecological impact of AWF and use it as a platform for encouraging sustainable practices among its attendees. In addition to recycling stations, the festival will feature a bike valet, complimentary solar powered cell phone charging stations, community gardening demonstrations, and information on an array of sustainable living practices.

For additional information regarding the 34th annual African World Festival,  visit awfdetroit.com.


African World Festival
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Friday, August 19,- Saturday, August 20 - Sunday, August 21, 2016.
11 AM – 11 PM each day


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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for a PowerBar any variety on 8/19

Get your coupon this Friday ...

On Friday, August 19, 2016, you can download to your Kroger Rewards Card a digital coupon for a FREE PowerBar Any Variety at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload,


The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, September 4, 2016. The download will be available on Friday, August 19, 2016 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.


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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for a Trolli Candy 4-5oz Any Variety on 8/12

Get your coupon this Friday ...

On Friday, August 12, 2016, you can download to your Kroger Rewards Card a digital coupon for a FREE Trolli Candy 4-5oz Any Variety at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload,



The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, August 28, 2016. The download will be available on Friday, August 12, 2016 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.


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Friday, August 5, 2016

FREE September Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Community Concerts in Detroit, Fair Haven, Taylor, Waterford - RSVP

Free seat reservations available now for September DSO community performances...

Four Southeast Michigan venues have been selected for free Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) concerts presented by DTE Energy Foundation. The concert locations were nominated and voted on by the public in the #DTEPowersDSO venue competition.

The four free performances will take place Fri., Sep. 23, at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit and at Heinz C. Prechter Performing Arts Center in Taylor; on Sat., Sep. 24 at Waterford Mott High School Performing Arts Center in Waterford; and Sun., Sep. 25, 2016 at Anchor Bay High School in Fair Haven, conducted by DSO Assistant Conductor and Phillip and Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador Michelle Merrill.

This is the sixth consecutive year that DTE Energy Foundation has powered free DSO community concerts.

Pop-up performances by DSO musicians at Milford Farmer’s Market, Kuhnhenn Brewing Company, and the Palmer Park Art Fair helped to solicit nominations for the free performances. The #DTEPowersDSO venue competition puts the power in the hands of Metro Detroiters and takes the superb artistry of the DSO beyond the walls of Orchestra Hall.

For more than four weeks the DSO received venue nominations from all corners of the region, and the final decisions were made with the help of our most important partners—community members.

Waterford Mott High School Performing Arts Center was selected as an alternative venue to Clarkston High School, which received a high number of votes but will unfortunately be unable to host a DSO performance due to a scheduling conflict. The DSO chose Waterford Mott to ensure that those who voted for Clarkston High School will still have access to a community concert in their area.

For 50 years the DTE Energy Foundation has supported the DSO and its cultural programs, and the Foundation is proud to help the Orchestra bring music to diverse and underserved communities throughout Southeast Michigan. On May 23, 2016, DTE Energy Foundation awarded the DSO a historic $2 million gift that includes a three-year commitment to continue offering these free community concerts each fall. It also includes endowment support for music education, senior citizen outreach and additional community engagement programming.

“The arts awaken curiosity, creativity and the desire for knowledge—things that DTE Energy believes empower both people and the communities they live in,” said Faye Nelson, Vice President at DTE Energy and board chair and President of the DTE Energy Foundation. “We are proud to play such a pivotal role in making these community concerts happen year after year, and ensuring they will continue for years to come. Through this unique opportunity, our friends, children, and neighbors across the region can experience the joy and beauty of listening to great music made by such talented musicians."

“Performing throughout metro Detroit is the perfect way to kick off the concert season each year, and the Foundation’s generous partnership makes it possible for us to reach ever increasing and diverse audiences,” said Anne Parsons, DSO President & CEO. “We are honored to make ourselves accessible to the very community that sustains us through work that is rewarding to our collective well-being.”

While the concerts are free admission, a seat reservation is required for entry. Seats can be reserved now at dso.org, by phone at (313) 576-5111, or in person at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center Box Office (3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit). 

The Box Office is open for both phone and in-person reservations Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

All concerts are general admission (no seats will be assigned), and all seating is first-come, first-served.

Concert Schedule is as follows - follow links to reserve FREE tickets: 

Greater Grace Temple (Detroit, MI) – Friday, September 23 at 10:45 a.m.

Heinz C. Prechter Performing Arts Center (Taylor, MI) – Friday, September 23 at 8 p.m.

Waterford Mott High School Performing Arts Center (Waterford, MI) – Saturday, September 24 at 8 p.m.

Anchor Bay High School (Fair Haven, MI) – Sunday, September 25 at 3 p.m.

Schedule of Performance

Michelle Merril, conductor

WAGNER

TCHAIKOVSKY

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV

JOHN WILLIAMS

COPLAND

ELLINGTON

arr. Ralph Hermann

MASCAGNI

SIBELIUS

Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin, WWV. 75

Waltz from the Suite from The Sleeping Beauty

“Dance of the Tumblers” from Snow Maiden

Suite for Orchestra from The Force Awakens

March of the Resistance

Rey's Theme

Scherzo for X-Wings

Prairie Night & Celebration Dance from Billy the Kid

Duke Ellington Fantasy

Caravan

I'm Beginning to See the Light

In a Sentimental Mood

Don't Get Around Much Anymore

In My Solitude

Sophisticated Lady

Take the "A" Train

Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me

Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana

Finlandia, Op. 26, No. 7



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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for a Hormel Completes Microwave Meal 7.5-10oz on 8/5

Get your coupon this Friday ...

On Friday, August 5, 2016, you can download to your Kroger Rewards Card a digital coupon for a FREE Hormel Compleats Microwave Meal 7.5-10oz Any Variety at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload,


The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, August 21, 2016. The download will be available on Friday, August 5, 2016 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.


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