FREE Admission to 2018 Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit 4/4 4/6-7 4/13-14 4/20-22 4/27-29

Opening night on April 4th at Detroit Film Theatre precedes 4 weekends of FREE film screenings at 5 metro Detroit locations plus special guest appearances...


Leading a lineup featuring the best Italian cinema has to offer, the multi-award winning film and 2017 winner of Italy’s prestigious David di Donatello award, “At War for Love” will open this year’s festival at the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre (DFT). Both opening and closing events will be held at the DFT, including an entire closing weekend (April 27-29). Screenings during the weekends between will be held at locations around the area: Wayne State University (Detroit), April 6-7; Michigan State University (East Lansing), April 6-7; University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), April 13-14; Chippewa Valley High School (Clinton Township), April 20-21; and Bloomfield Township Public Library (Bloomfield Township), April 22.

Entering its second decade, the festival continues to develop as it expands its audience reach. New this year are screenings in East Lansing and a program in Bloomfield Township especially for children. Working to draw in younger generations of Italian film lovers, the new initiative is designed for children ages 6-12. It will feature a selection of short animated and live-action films at the Bloomfield Township Public Library on Sunday, April 22, starting at 2 p.m.

“This year’s program is an exciting one,” said Elena Past, festival organizing committee member. “We are expanding the festival’s reach to include children and the East Lansing community. We also have a slate of special guests, including directors and producers. The festival continues to grow, innovate, and bring new voices to Detroit.”

Four special appearances by film creators will give audiences a behind-the-scenes perspective during post-film discussions with directors and producers of select featured films. These will take place after the following screenings: Friday, April 6 at Wayne State University and Saturday, April 7 at Michigan State University, “Funne, Sea Dreaming Girls” with director Katia Bernardi and co-producer Davide Valentini; Friday, April 20 at Chippewa Valley High School, “Easy” with director Andrea Magnani; Saturday, April 28 at DFT, “The Last Prosecco” with director Antonio Padovan and co-producer Alessia Gatti, and “Cucinì” with director Ciro Fabbricino and producer Giosuè Silvestro.

Returning this year is the short film program which debuted last year. The shorts program features seven recent short films, and the audience will vote for a favorite. Screenings will be in East Lansing on April 7 at 7:30 p.m. and in Ann Arbor on April 13 at 7 p.m.

A complete schedule is below...

Wednesday, April 4

Opening Night, Wednesday, April 4 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

7:00 p.m. “At War for Love”
2016 - Director, Pierfrancesco Diliberto, aka Pif, Comedy, 99 min.

New York City, 1943. Arturo falls in love with Flora, but to ask Flora's father for her hand, he must go to Sicily! Penniless, Arturo enlists in the US Army and takes a "free" trip to Sicily at the start of the Allied invasion!

Friday, April 6

Friday, April 6 (Wayne State University, 100 General Lectures Hall, 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit)

7:00 p.m. “Funne, Sea Dreaming Girls”
2016 – Director, Katia Bernardi, Documentary, 78 min.

A joyous documentary about a lively group of women whose mantra is “Dreams do not age”!
*Special appearance by director Katia Bernardi and co-producer Davide Valentini


Friday, April 6 (Michigan State University, Wells Hall B122, 619 Red Cedar Rd., East Lansing)

7:00 p.m. “Easy”
2017 – Director, Andrea Magnani, Comedy, 91 min.

An overweight, former race car driver is offered an “easy” job: drive a coffin to Ukraine. Can he do it?

Saturday, April 7

Saturday, April 7 (Wayne State University, 100 General Lectures Hall, 5045 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit)

5:00 p.m. “The Order of Things”
2017 – Director, Andrea Segre, Drama, 112 min.

An immigration agent is faced with a choice: respect his orders and the law, or help someone who is in difficulty.

7:30 p.m. “Holding Hands”
2017 – Director, Gianni Amelio, Drama, 103 min.

A family moves into an apartment next to retired attorney Lorenzo. The joy of living returns to him, until one day their lives are shaken by tragedy.


Saturday, April 7 (Michigan State University, Wells Hall B122, 619 Red Cedar Rd., East Lansing)

5:00 p.m. “Funne, Sea Dreaming Girls”
2016 – Director, Katia Bernardi, Documentary, 78 min.

A joyous documentary about a lively group of women whose mantra is “Dreams do not age”!
*Special appearance by director Katia Bernardi and co-producer Davide Valentini

7:30 p.m. Short Film Program
2017 – Comedy, Drama, Animation, 120 min.

Seven recent short films are in competition for audience favorite.  They are: “The Line,” “At My Home,” “Pipinara,” “Simposio Suino In Re Minore,” “Crosstitch Road,” “The Fisherman,” and “Little Italian Girls.”

Friday, April 13

Friday, April 13  (University of Michigan, Lorch Hall Askwith Auditorium, 611 Tappan St., Ann Arbor)

7:00 p.m. Short Film Program
2017 – Comedy, Drama, Animation 120 min.

Seven recent short films are in competition for audience favorite. They are: “The Line,” “At My Home,” “Pipinara,” “Simposio Suino In Re Minore,” “Crosstitch Road,” “The Fisherman,” and “Little Italian Girls.”

Saturday, April 14

Saturday, April 14 (University of Michigan, Lorch Hall Askwith Auditorium, 611 Tappan St., Ann Arbor)

5:00 p.m. “Worldly Girl”
2016 – Director, Marco Danieli, Drama, 101 min.

When Giulia meets Libero, she discovers there is another destiny awaiting her--one she can choose for herself.


7:30 p.m. “The Sense of Beauty”
2017 – Director, Valerio Jalongo, Documentary, 75 min.

In celebration of the ‘Day of Italian Researchers’, a fascinating documentary about the beauty found in research at CERN.

Friday, April 20

Friday, April 20  (Chippewa Valley High School, Henrichsen Auditorium, 18300 19 Mile Rd., Clinton Township)

7:00 p.m. “Easy”
2017 – Director, Andrea Magnani, Comedy, 91 min.

An overweight, former race car driver is offered an “easy” job: drive a coffin to Ukraine. Can he do it? *Special appearance by director Andrea Magnani

Saturday, April 21

Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 (Chippewa Valley High School, Henrichsen Auditorium, 18300 19 Mile Rd., Clinton Township)

5:00 p.m. “It’s All About Karma”
2017 – Director Edoardo Falcone, Comedy, 90 min.

A rich heir believes a con man is his reincarnated father. A surprising comedy about friendship!


7:30 p.m. “It’s The Law”
2017 - Director, Salvatore Ficarra and Valentino Picone, Comedy, 92 min.

After the election, will the citizens of a small Sicilian town be ready for a new age of legality and respect for the rules?

Sunday, April 22

Sunday, April 22 (Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township)


2:00 p.m. Children’s Program – NEW this year!
A family-friendly program of 13 short films, geared toward an audience of children aged 6-12.

Friday, April 27

Closing weekend: Friday, April 27 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

7:00 p.m. “Ears”
2016 - Director, Alessandro Aronadio, Comedy, 90 min.

A tragicomic day during which a man will suddenly experience the world’s folly: one of those life-changing days!

Saturday, April 28

Closing weekend: Saturday, April 28 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

5:00 p.m. “The Last Prosecco”
2017, Director Antonio Padovan, Drama, 102 min.

A mystery unfolds in the hills of the Veneto region where Prosecco grapes are grown. *Special appearance by director Antonio Padovan and co-producer Alessia Gatti


7:30 p.m. “Cucinì”
2017, Director Ciro Fabbricino, Documentary, 54 min.

A journey into the flavors of the Neapolitan gastronomic traditions through the eyes and memory of five cooks. *Special appearance by director Ciro Fabbricino and producer Giosuè Silvestro

Sunday, April 29

Closing weekend: Sunday, April 29 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit)

4:30 p.m. “Friends By Chance”
2017 - Director, Francesco Bruni, Drama, 106 min.

A young caregiver and his friends take an aging poet on a trip in search of a treasure, but find it in their own hearts.



All films will be shown in original language with English subtitles.  Film trailers, cast and additional information are available at http://www.italianfilmfests.org/detroit.

The 2018 Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant program, administered by the Anton Art Center.


For more information about the Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit the festival's website http://www.italianfilmfests.org/detroit or call 248-917-2352.

Follow Italian Film Festival USA on Facebook at Facebook.com/Italian-Film-Festival-USA and on Twitter at @ItalianFilmFest.


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FREE Admission to 2017 Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit 4/5 4/7-8 4/14-15 4/21-22 4/28-29

Opening night on April 5th at Detroit Film Theatre precedes 4 weekends of FREE film screenings at 5 metro Detroit locations plus special guest appearances...

Celebrating its tenth year as part of the nationwide festival, Metro Detroit’s 2017 edition of the Italian Film Festival USA brings the best modern-day Italian cinema offerings to Detroit area audiences, April 5 – 30, with films from award-winning directors as well as debut films from exciting new talent.

There will be 13 screenings in all, with 11 films making local premieres and a NEW short film program featuring seven titles from which the audience will get to choose a favorite, and special guest appearances. 

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

“It is an honor to be part of this national event, and we are proud to have provided the opportunity for Detroit film enthusiasts to enjoy award-winning, contemporary Italian films for a decade,” said Elena Past, festival organizing committee member. “The popularity and sustainability of our festival testify to the program’s vibrancy. We are excited to continue into the future with the selection of high-quality, diverse films audiences have come to expect. We’re excited to expand our lineup with the new shorts program and are committed to bringing more sessions with film professionals.”

Now in its 13th year nationwide, the Italian Film Festival USA offers 95 screenings of recent Italian films -- captivating dramas, hilarious comedies, and interesting documentaries -- to audiences across the country. In addition to Detroit, festival cities are Boulder, Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Memphis, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland and St. Louis. Last year’s event in Metro Detroit drew more than 3,500 people and was the most highly attended of all participating cities and in its own history.

The multi-award winning film, “Like Crazy” opens the Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit on Wednesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre. Weekend screenings will then continue throughout the month at various locations, including Wayne State University (Detroit), University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), Henry Ford College (Dearborn) and Chippewa Valley High School (Clinton Township).

“The Stuff of Dreams” will close the festival on Sunday, April 30 at 4:30 p.m. at the Detroit Film Theatre and features a special appearance by director Gianfranco Cabbidu. Additionally, a discussion will follow the screening of “Andrea Doria: Are the Passengers Saved?” on Friday, April 14, with Detroit scriptwriter and survivor Pierette Domenica Simpson. A full schedule is below.

All films will be shown in original language with English subtitles.

The 2017 Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant program, administered by the Anton Art Center.


Opening Night, Wednesday, April 5 (Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, Detroit)

Wednesday, April 5

7:00 p.m. “Like Crazy”
2016 - Director, Paolo Virzi, Comedy, 118 min.

Beatrice and Donatella are patients of a women’s mental institution. Their friendship brings them to a hilarious escape and the search for a little happiness in the world of the sane. A modern day Thelma and Louise!

Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 (Chippewa Valley High School, Clinton Township)

Friday, April 7

7:00 p.m. “An Almost Perfect Town”
2015 – Director, Massimo Gaudioso, Comedy, 92 min.

The residents of a mountain village are desperate to save their small town. Will their wacky plan succeed?


Saturday, April 8

7:00 p.m. “Where the Clouds Go”

2016 – Director, Massimo Ferrari,, Documentary, 75 min.

The stories of Italians who have opened their homes to immigrants from all over the world with positive results.

Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 (Henry Ford College, Forfa Auditorium at the Andrew Mazzara Center, Dearborn)


Friday, April 14

7:00 p.m. “Andrea Doria: Are the Passengers Saved?”
2016 – Director, Luca Guardabascio, Docu-drama, 77 min.
(Not a local premiere)

On July 25, 1956, the Italian passenger liner Andrea Doria was broadsided by the ship Stockholm. Pierette, then a 9 year-old immigrant, now recounts the harrowing experience and the truth surrounding the tragedy.

* Special appearance by scriptwriter and survivor Pierette Domenica Simpson


Saturday, April 15

5:00 p.m. “Italo”
2014 – Director, Alessia Scarso, Drama, 100 min.

Based upon the heart-warming true story of Italo, a stray dog that wandered into a small Sicilian town.

7:30 p.m. “Italian Race”
2016 – Director, Matteo Rovere, Drama, 2016, 110 min.

The passion for racecars has always flowed in the veins of Giulia De Martino. She comes from a family that churned out racecar champions, but now it is up to her to save the family. Can she bring home the victory?


Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)

Friday, April 21 – Screening will take place in Rackham Auditorium.

7:00 p.m. “The Last Will Be The Last”
2015 - Director, Massimiliano Bruno, Drama, 103 min.

Luciana is leading the quiet life she’s always desired with her husband, Stefano. But shortly after finding out she’s pregnant, Luciana gets fired and her world starts falling apart. Will she find justice?


Saturday, April 22 – Screenings will take place in Lorch Hall, Askwith Auditorium

5:00 p.m. Short Film Program
2016 – Comedy, Drama, Stop Motion, 90 min.

Seven recent short films are in competition for your vote for best short film. They are: “Beautiful,” “Black Comedy,” “Candie Boy,” “Dear Martin,” “Our Hebrews,” “Toilets,” “Where Water Comes Together with Other Water.”

7:30 p.m. “Feather”
2016 - Director, Roan Johnson, Comedy, 98 min.

Ferro and Cate have just nine months to prepare themselves, as well as their parents, for the arrival of a baby! Will they be ready?


Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29 (Wayne State University, 100 General Lectures Hall, Detroit)

Friday, April 28

7:00 p.m. “The Confessions”
2016 - Director, Roberto Andò, Drama, 100 min.

The director of the International Monetary Fund invites an Italian monk to hear his confession at a G8 meeting. Following a tragic and unexpected incident, the G8 ministers and the monk engage in an intensifying struggle.

Saturday, April 29

5:00 p.m. “On The Trail of My Father”
2016, Director Marco Segato, Drama, 92 min.

A teenage boy and his father have a strained relationship. When a bear threatens their small Dolomite village, the father accepts a bet to search for the bear. Will he succeed in saving the village and his son?

7:30 p.m. “They Call Me Jeeg”
2015, Director Gabriele Mainetti, Drama, 112 min.

Enzo comes into contact with a radioactive substance and discovers he has superpowers. Then he meets Alessia who is convinced Enzo is the hero from the famous Japanese comic strip Steel Jeeg Robot.


Closing Night, Sunday, April 30 (Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Film Theatre, Detroit)

4:30 p.m. “The Stuff of Dreams”
2015 - Director, Gianfranco Cabbidu, Drama, 101 min.

A boat carrying a small acting company, together with a group of mobsters, wrecks on the shores of an island prison after WWII. An homage to Shakespeare’s The Tempest and De Filippo’s Art of Comedy.

*Special appearance by director Cabiddu.


For more information about the Italian Film Festival USA of Metro Detroit, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit the festival's website www.italianfilmfests.orgor call 248-917-2352.


Follow Italian Film Festival USA on Facebook at Facebook.com/Italian-Film-Festival-USA and on Twitter at @ItalianFilmFest.


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FREE Movie Night at 8 Metro Detroit MJR Theaters for 5 Canned Good Donations on 11/2 starting at 4pm

Canned Film Festival
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Participating MJR Digital Cinemas
4 to 8 p.m.

96.3 WDVD is pleased to present The Canned Film Festival! Simply bring five (5) canned goods to any participating MJR Digital Cinema on Wednesday, November 2nd and you’ll see the movie of your choice FREE*! 

Bring with you Kroger Canned Goods and Kroger will match your donation! This is your chance to help support Gleaner’s Community Food Bank in their efforts to feed hungry people and nourish our communities.

Participating MJR Digital Cinemas Include …

MJR Westland Grand Cinema 16
6800 N Wayne Rd, Westland, MI 48185

MJR Waterford Digital Cinema 16
7501 Highland Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48327

MJR Troy Grand Digital Cinema 16
100 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48083

MJR Southgate Digital Cinema 20
15651 Trenton Rd, Southgate, MI 48195

MJR Partridge Creek Digital Cinema 14
The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17400 Hall Rd, Charter Twp of Clinton, MI 48038

MJR Marketplace Digital Cinema 20
35400 Van Dyke Avenue, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

MJR Chesterfield Crossing Digital Cinema 16
50675 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield, MI 48051

MJR Brighton Town Square Digital Cinema 20
8200 Murphy Dr, Brighton, MI 48116


CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE 2016 96.3 WDVD'S CANNED FILM FESTIVAL


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GIVEAWAY: ENTER to WIN a $25 Amazon Gift Card to celebrate the new Clinton Township @DFCU_Financial - ENDS 2/8 (CLOSED)

Special thanks to DFCU Financial for sponsoring this post and giveaway. All opinions are my own...

You could win big during the Grand Opening Week for the new Clinton Township DFCU Financial branch, 2/1 - 2/6...

Over 30 years ago,  I became a member of my first credit union.  I did not know much about credit unions back then until I needed a car loan and I found that the credit union associated with my job at the time had the best car loan rates.

Even after a change of jobs, I realized being a member of a credit union was one of the best ways to save money in the long term. So I became a member of the Dearborn Federal Credit Union (DFCU) over 10 years ago and have been loving it ever since.

Being a member of DFCU Financial gets you great benefits which include -

- Access to nearly 30,000 fee-free ATMs nationwide.

- A truly free account with overdraft protection, no minimum balance or monthly maintenance fees and a 0.25% loan rate reduction on select loans with automatic payments.

- Online and mobile banking that allows you to transfer funds, pay your bills online and get text message and email alerts if your balance is low, all for free.

- DFCU’s $50 Cash Back Program, which pays members a loyalty reward of 0.50% on their average yearly loan and deposit balances from the prior year. Each qualified member receives a minimum of $50, even kids’ accounts!

- Speaking of kids accounts, DFCU not only offers saving accounts for kids and teens, but also DFCU's Wise Kids Club, which teaches kids up to age 12 the basics of saving, spending and sharing in fun ways.

Click on the graphic to read the DCFU Financial Member benefits...

Participate in the DFCU Challenge and you could WIN INSTANTLY!

Today thru Saturday, February 6th, anyone can go into the new Clinton Township DFCU Financial branch, ask a teller why DFCU is better than a bank and then ask for a game piece, and you could be an instant winner.

There is $6,000 being given away!

If you are not an instant winner, your game piece will go into the pot for a drawing on Saturday, February 6th if there is still prize money to be given away.

Also on Saturday February 6th, the Cappuccino Man, the mobile gourmet coffee caterer, will be at the Clinton Township DFCU branch giving away FREE beverages from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

The Clinton Township DFCU Financial is located at -
17280 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday  - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

So make your way over to the Clinton Township DFCU Financial branch this week for your chance to win big. And keep reading to find out how to win an Amazon Gift card courtesy of DFCU...

GIVEAWAY
Toe help celebrate the opening of the Clinton Township DFCU Financial branch,  One (1) FREEISMYLIFE reader will win a $25 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of DFCU Financial - HOLLA to the FREE!!!  

You must be a Michigan resident and live in the Michigan Lower Peninsula in order to win this Giveaway!

TO ENTER

- Fill out the information in the form below.

- One entry per person please. Duplicate entries will be removed.

- The contest ends on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:59am EST.

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FREE Movie Night at 8 Metro Detroit MJR Theaters for 5 Canned Good Donations 11/11 starting at 4pm

96.3 WDVD's Canned Film Festival
Wednesday, November 11
4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

96.3 WDVD’s Canned Film Festival is happening Wednesday, November 11 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bring FIVE canned goods to any of the eight participating MJR Theaters and you can see a movie of your choice for FREE!

Kroger has issued a challenge to the public: for every Kroger brand canned good donated, Kroger will MATCH the donations up to $5,000! All donations benefit Gleaners Food Bank.

For more than 35 years, Gleaners Community Food Bank has been “nourishing communities by feeding hungry people.” Last year, Gleaners distributed 45 million pounds of emergency food to over 600 partner soup kitchens, shelters and pantries in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Monroe counties. Gleaners alleviates hunger by providing the equivalent of 97,344 meals per day to people who otherwise cannot afford the food they need.

Donate to Gleaners. Every dollar donated, Gleaners uses 94 cents for food and food programs. One dollar provides three meals for a hungry neighbor. To learn more about Gleaners, visit www.GCFB.org

Free movie offer redeemable on Wednesday, November 12 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. only.

Participating Locations:

MJR Troy:
100 East Maple Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 498-2100

MJR Westland:
166800 N. Wayne Road
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 298-2657

MJR Brighton Town Square:
8200 Murphy Drive
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 227-4700

MJR Chesterfield Crossing:
50675 Gratiot Avenue
Chesterfield, MI 48051
(586) 598-2500

MJR Marketplace:
35400 Van Dyke Avenue
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 264-1514

MJR Partridge Creek:
17400 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 263-0084

MJR Southgate:
15651 Trenton Road
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-3456

MJR Waterford:
7501 Highland Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 666-7900

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FREE Apple 3-Day Summer Camps for Kids age 8 to 12 - SPACE IS LIMITED

Fun, FREE Workshops for Kids...

Join Apple Camp for 3-day Summer workshops where kids age 8 to 12 bring their imaginations to life. They'll learn to make movies or create interactive books complete with their own illustrations and sound effects. And each workshop ends with the Apple Camp Showcase so campers can share their finished projects.

SPACE IS LIMITED.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR APPLE CAMP

Apple Store in Metro Detroit include -

Apple Store Somerset
2800 W Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084

Apple Store Twelve Oaks
27500 Novi Road
Novi, MI 48377

Apple Store Partridge Creek
17360 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038

Apple Store Briarwood
100 Briarwood Circle
Ann Arbor, MI 48108



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COUPON: BOGO FREE Entrees at Rojo Mexican Bistro, Memorial Day Weekend thru 5/25

FREE Food is great way to celebrate the start of Summer...

Rojo Mexican Bistro is celebrating the Memorial Day Weekend with a Buy One Entree, Get One Entree FREE Coupon good through May, 25th.  What a great way to celebrate the beginning of Spring!

Go Here to access the Rojo Mexican Bistro BOGO FREE Entree Voucher (See coupon for restrictions.)


ROJO MEXICAN BISTRO locations in Metro Detroit include - 


ROJO MEXICAN BISTRO - BIRMINGHAM
250 Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 792-6200

ROJO MEXICAN BISTRO - ROCHESTER
401 N. Main St.
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 601-9300

ROJO MEXICAN BISTRO - NOVI
42875 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 374-4600

ROJO MEXICAN BISTRO - LAKESIDE MALL
14600 Lakeside Circle,
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 226-4110



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Nino Salvaggio hosts International Weekend 2/27- 3/1 with FREE Global Food Samplings

Nino Salvaggio's International Weekend features FREE Samplings to Celebrate Global Foods and Cultures...

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, the premier specialty market in metro Detroit, is celebrating the mixing pot of global cultures across the region with its Second Annual International Weekend.

The FREE event will be held Friday, February 27 – Sunday, March 1 at all of its locations:

- 17496 Hall Road, Clinton Township
- 6835 Rochester Road, Troy
- 27900 Harper, St. Clair Shores

Hours for the Nino Salvaggio's International Weekend are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The public is invited to The Nino Salvaggio International Weekend that highlights international food, wine, music and more. Ethnic food samplings from more than 20 countries and regions will be included along with recipes, live music and other global goods.

Pete Loren, Director of Culinary Development with Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace and Sunny Fassbender, Produce Prep Manager at Troy location

Experts will offer advice and samplings this year on dishes such as: Japanese Sushi from Mon Jin Lau; Italian Cheese Ravioli; Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma; German Spaetzle Casserole, Potato Pancakes and Sour Cream; Lebanese Hummus; Matilde Vicenzi Cookies; Norwegian Voss Water; Jamaican Ugli Fruit; Mongolian Pork; New Zealand Kim Crawford Wines; and Italian Academia Proscuitto and Parmigiano Reggiano.

“We’re very proud to bring International Weekend back for a second year, as the event honors some of the many cultures of the clients whom we serve.” said Kirk Taylor, president of Nino Salvaggio. “Year-round Nino Salvaggio serves as a culinary resource specializing in foods and other items from around the world, including hard-to-find wines, spices and produce. Our market represents the melting pot that we live in here in southeast Michigan.”

As another highlight, Grammy-nominated accordionist Mike Zawojsky will perform at the Troy location. In Clinton Township customers will enjoy music by accordionist James Rand.

Please note that due to store size, the St. Clair Shores location will offer limited samplings.

For more information and to shop online, visit www.NinoSalvaggio.com.


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EDUCATION: Apple Stores hosting FREE "Hour of Code" Programming Workshops for Kids on 12/11

FREE Workshop for Kids designed to Demystify coding...

Computer Science Education Week is December 8–14 and Apple is supporting Code.org by hosting FREE workshops and special events at your local Apple Store.

Join Apple on December 11 for the Hour of Code, a FREE one-hour introduction for kids to the basics of computer programming, designed to demystify code and show that anyone can learn the basics of programming.

Click here if Hour of Code video is not shown

Register Here for more info and to Reserve a Spot

Apple stores in Metro Detroit include:

Somerset Collection
2800 W Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI
(248) 822-0081

Twelve Oaks Mall
27500 Novi Rd
Novi, MI
(248) 675-0320

The Mall at Partridge Creek
17360 Hall Rd
Charter Township of Clinton, MI
(586) 840-0500

Briarwood Mall
100 Briarwood Cir
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 780-2471


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FREE Movie Night at 8 Metro Detroit MJR Theaters for 5 Canned Good Donations 11/12 starting at 4pm

96.3 WDVD's Canned Film Festival 
Wednesday, November 12
4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

96.3 WDVD's Canned Film Festival is happening Wednesday, November 12 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bring FIVE canned goods to any of the eight participating MJR Theaters and you can see a movie of your choice for FREE!

Join Lori at the MJR Troy Grand Digital Cinema as she broadcasts LIVE from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. MJR Troy is located on East Maple Rd..

Kroger has issued a challenge to the public: for every Kroger brand canned good donated, Kroger will MATCH the donations up to $5,000! All donations benefit Gleaners Food Bank.

For more than 35 years, Gleaners Community Food Bank has been "nourishing communities by feeding hungry people." Last year, Gleaners distributed 45 million pounds of emergency food to over 600 partner soup kitchens, shelters and pantries in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Monroe counties. Gleaners alleviates hunger by providing the equivalent of 97,344 meals per day to people who otherwise cannot afford the food they need.

Donate to Gleaners. Every dollar donated, Gleaners uses 94 cents for food and food programs. One dollar provides three meals for a hungry neighbor. To learn more about Gleaners, visit www.GCFB.org

FREE movie offer redeemable on Wednesday, November 12 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. only.

Participating Locations:

MJR Troy:
100 East Maple Road
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 498-2100

MJR Westland:
166800 N. Wayne Road
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 298-2657

MJR Brighton Town Square:
8200 Murphy Drive
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 227-4700

MJR Chesterfield Crossing:
50675 Gratiot Avenue
Chesterfield, MI 48051
(586) 598-2500

MJR Marketplace:
35400 Van Dyke Avenue
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 264-1514

MJR Partridge Creek:
17400 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 263-0084

MJR Southgate:
15651 Trenton Road
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-3456

MJR Waterford:
7501 Highland Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 666-7900


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FREE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY: FREE $15 Entree at Bravo! Italian Restaurant

Another year, another birthday, another FREEBIE!

I have been so busy at work and at home that it seems my birthday month is rolling along with no time to redeem my birthday freebies. So yesterday, I took the time to stop and have lunch to redeem a birthday freebie at one of my new favorite restaurants, Bravo!

BRAVO! serves Italian classics with a twist made with authentic old world cooking techniques and the highest-quality ingredients.  The menu includes housemade pasta specialties, pizzas and flatbreads, steaks, chops and seafood. And the atmosphere is elegant and a little quirky with its Roman ruins decor.

I had been going to the Bravo! location in Dearborn, MI for lots of work related functions when I discovered that they had a myBravo! Rewards Program which included a FREE birthday entree in addition to other great perks.  I made sure to signup for the program using my smartphone so that I don't need to carry a rewards card in my wallet.

I received an email before my birthday telling me that a birthday reward had been added to my myBravo! Rewards card. I checked the app on my smartphone and saw that my birthday reward was available for redemption.

To redeem the reward, I used the Bravo! app on my smartphone to pick the location where I was dining for lunch and then I pressed the "Visit Credit" button. The app then produces a unique code that is good for 240 minutes for use only at the Bravo! location where you are dining. Just give that code to your server and up to $15 is taken off the bill for your entree - HOLLA!!!

I currently have other rewards on my card including $10 off my next order so I will be back to Bravo! soon for even more FREE eating.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT myBRAVO REWARDS

Bravo! locations in Metro Detroit include:

LIVONIA | BRAVO Livonia
17700 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 591-5600 Mon-Thu: 11:30am-10pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am-11pm
Sun: 11:30am-9pm

DEARBORN | BRAVO Fairlane
18900 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 271-2363 Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm
Sun: 11am -9pm

ROCHESTER HILLS | BRAVO Rochester Hills
286 N. Adams Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
(248) 375-9644

LANSING | BRAVO Lansing
2970 Towne Centre Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 485-3779 Mon -Thu: 11:30am-10pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am-11pm
Sun: 11:30am-9pm

There are also Brio restaurants (sister properties with a similar myBrio Rewards Program) located at:

TROY | BRIO THE SOMERSET COLLECTION
2801 W. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 643-6045 Mon-Th: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm
Sun: 11am-9pm

CLINTON TOWNSHIP | BRIO PARTRIDGE CREEK FASHION PARK
17430 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 263-7310

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FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE: COUPON for BOGO FREE entrees at Rojo Mexican Bistro - 6/15 ONLY

Why pay for Dad's meal when you don't have to...

Rojo Mexican Bistro is celebrating Father's Day with a Buy One Get One FREE entree coupon offer.  This offer is valid on Sunday, June 15, 2014 only at any Rojo Mexican Bistro.

This offer is good for a maximum value of $20. Dine-in only. You must provide server with one printed voucher for each complimentary meal. A mandatory purchase of at least two beverages is required.

Legal Stuff: 
No separate checks please. Least expensive entrée is free. May not be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount, or when ordering from promotional menus.

GO HERE FOR YOUR BOGO FREE ROJO MEXICAN BISTRO FATHER'S DAY VOUCHER


ROJO MEXICAN BISTRO locations in Metro Detroit include -

Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk
44375 Twelve Mile Road, Suite G-147
Novi, MI 48377

401 N. Main
Rochester, MI 48307

24026 Jefferson Avenue
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

The Mall at Partridge Creek
17380 Hall Rd
Suite R102
Clinton Twp., MI 48038

Part of the 2014 Father's Day Gift Guide

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Nino Salvaggio hosts International Weekend 3/28-30 with FREE Global Food Samplings

Nino Salvaggio's International Weekend features FREE Samplings to Celebrate Global Foods and Cultures...

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, the premier specialty market in metro Detroit, invites the public to a FREE International Weekend Friday, March 28 through Sunday March 30 at two of its locations: 17496 Hall Road, Clinton Township and 6835 Rochester Road, Troy. The St. Clair Shores location at 27900 Harper Avenue will have limited sampling.

Hours for the International Weekend are 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

The Nino Salvaggio International Weekend will feature many different ethnic food samplings, recipes, live music and other global goods as a way to continue to share the worldly Olympic spirit. Foods from more than one dozen countries and several regions—from Italy to China to Lebanon—are all included in the festivities.

Never tried an Ugli fruit from Jamaica? Samplings will be available at International Weekend. Curious how to make German Spaetzle Casserole in your own kitchen? Samples and recipe will be available for this noodle dish. Would you like to learn about South African wine? Experts will be on hand to answer questions. There also will be Italian Pizzelles to taste, plus coffee samplings by Lavazza Coffee of Italy; Lebanese baklava by popular Dearborn bakery Shatila; international cheeses of Greece, Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany and Spain; Japanese sushi; Mongolian pork; and Mediterranean Fattoush Salad by Nino Salvaggio chefs, plus much more.

“Year-round Nino Salvaggio specializes in foods from around the world, including hard-to-find wines, spices and produce,” said Kirk Taylor, president of Nino Salvaggio. “We are proud to serve as a culinary resource for our customers, and the International Weekend is our way of honoring many cultures that span the continents. We invite the public to this free event that celebrates international food, wine, music and more.”

Customers who visit the Troy location will have the opportunity to meet Produce Prep Manager Sunny, who will be preparing one of her favorite salads from her native Korea. Additionally, Sunny will be in traditional Korean “Hanbok” dress, a beautiful ensemble characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines.

To help set the mood for the International Weekend, strolling music will be featured at both locations from noon to 4:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Troy location will host Grammy nominated accordionist Mike Zawojsky. Customers at the Clinton Township Nino Salvaggio will enjoy the music of accordionist James Rand.

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace was founded by the late Nino Salvaggio in St. Clair Shores in 1979. With stores in Clinton Township, St. Clair Shores and Troy, the fresh gourmet market offers a complete grocery shopping experience in a specialty store setting. The markets boast one of the most extensive fresh produce departments in the area along with exceptional meats, fresh in-store bakery, specialty wines and prepared foods to go and much more.

For more information and to shop online, visit www.NinoSalvaggio.com.


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COUPON: BOGO FREE Entrees at Rojo Mexican Bistro on New Years Day 1/1/2014

FREE Food is great way to start out the New Year...

Rojo Mexican Bistro is celebrating the New Year with a Buy One Entree, Get One Entree FREE Coupon.  What a great way to start out  2014!

Go Here to access the Rojo Mexican Bistro BOGO FREE Entree Voucher (See coupon for restrictions.)


ROJO MEXICAN BISTRO locations in Metro Detroit include - 

Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk
44375 Twelve Mile Road, Suite G-147
Novi, MI 48377

401 N. Main
Rochester, MI 48307

24026 Jefferson Avenue
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

The Mall at Partridge Creek
17380 Hall Rd
Suite R102
Clinton Twp., MI 48038

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FREE Pizza for Veterans and Active Military at California Pizza Kitchen on Veterans Day 11/11

Real Pizzas for Real Heroes on November 11th!

On Monday, November 11, 2013, California Pizza Kitchen is celebrating Vetrans Day by inviting all veterans and active military to have a FREE pizza on them.

Enjoy any Pizza from the California Pizza Kitchen menu, dine-in only.

Please come in uniform or bring your military ID or other poof of service. Offer valid at participating CPK restaurants, excluding Guam, airport, stadium and university locations.

Click here to find a California Pizza Kitchen location near you

California Pizza Kitchen locations in Metro Detroit include -

Briarwood Mall
870 Briarwood Circle
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 222-6320:

Twelve Oaks
27500 Novi Road
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 449-3280

Laurel Park Place
37546 West Six Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48152
734-591-0476

Hunters Square
31005C Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 737-5912

Somerset Collection North
2800 W. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 816-0900

The Mall at Partridge Creek
17350 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 263-5667


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FREE Cone Day at participating Häagen-Dazs stores 5/14 4-8pm

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 is Free Cone Day at Häagen-Dazs ! Are you excited?

Be sure to visit a participating Häagen-Dazs location in the U.S. on this Tuesday May 14th between 4-8pm to get your free scoop :)

Metro Detroit FREE Cone Day participating locations include:

Häagen-Dazs® Shop
Mall at Partridge Creek
17370 Hall Road , Space #108
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 228-8822

Häagen-Dazs® Shop
Fairlane Green
3116 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 359-6600

Häagen-Dazs® Shop
Twelve Oaks Mall
27304 B Novi Road
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 449-4630

Häagen-Dazs® Shop
Somerset Collection North
2800 West Big Beaver Rd. Ste.X-343
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 614-3936

Click to see if your location is participating in Häagen-Dazs Free Cone Day

UPDATE:  I received a comment (see below) that the Allen Park store says they are not participating today in FREE Cone Day.  I spoke with the manager and he says he will give a free cone if you bring in the listing from the Haagen-Dazs website showing that it stats they are participating. So follow the link above to the store listings. You should see the following store listings for metro Detroit with the "We're Participating in FREE Cone Day 5/14/2013" under their location names -

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EMPLOYMENT: English Gardens is hiring for Spring at all Metro Detroit locations

English Gardens - All locations now hiring for spring

English Gardens is seeking passionate people who like people and find it easy to smile & work hard. They are looking to fill numerous seasonal positions, including Seasonal Sales Associates, Cashiers, Loaders, Landscape Sales Designers, Drivers and Landscape Crew Members.

Generous Benefit package available.

All locations are hiring including Ann Arbor, Clinton Township, Dearborn Heights, Eastpointe, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield, Village of Rochester Hills, and Royal Oak.

To apply on-line use this link  http://www.englishgardens.com/our-team which will take you to "Our Team" which has three different bullet points to access for job opportunities.

or Mail Your Resume to:
Human Resources Coordinator
22536 Ford Rd.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127


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