FREE Bus Transportation to Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) for Wayne County Residents on 10/11

Detroit Institute of Arts says “Leave the Driving to Us” for Wayne County Day...

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is providing FREE bus transportation to and from the museum on Saturday, Oct. 11 for Wayne County residents as part of its “County Days,” which provides this service four times per year for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

In additional to the FREE transportation. general admission to the Detroit Institute of Arts (excludes ticketed exhibitions) is FREE for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county residents.

Visitors can browse the collection, take part in an art-making activity and view the free exhibition Ordinary People by Extraordinary Artists: Works on Paper by Degas, Renoir and Friends.

Shopping and eating are always part of a fun day, and the DIA has plenty of both. Café DIA offers entrees, a decked-out salad bar, grill station, sandwiches and scrumptious desserts. Kresge Court diners can enjoy gourmet snacks, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Both restaurants offer a variety of beverages, including Starbucks coffee, beer and wine. The museum shop carries a selection of art-related items, many of which cannot be found in other area stores.

Convenient parking is available at each departure location.

Round trip transportation and admission is FREE, but reservations are required. Click here to reserve a spot or call 313-833-4005.

Wayne County locations and schedule:

Canton Township Hall, 1150 Canton Center Road, Canton—Van Gogh Bus
Bus departs Township Hall at 10 a.m.; Bus departs DIA at 2:30 p.m.

Westland Public Library, 6123 Central City Pky.—Degas Bus
Bus departs library at 9:30 a.m.; Bus departs DIA at 2 p.m.

Melvindale Civic Arena, 4300 S. Dearborn St.—Matisse Bus
Bus departs Civic Arena at 10 a.m.; Bus departs DIA at 2:30 p.m.

Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Dearborn—Monet Bus
Bus departs Arts Center at 10 a.m.; Bus departs DIA at 2:30 p.m.

Kennedy Recreation Center, 3101 West Rd. Trenton—Picasso Bus
Bus departs Recreation Center at 9:30 a.m. – use northwest parking area; Bus departs DIA at 2 p.m.

Allen Park Community Center, 15800 White St.—Warhol Bus
Bus departs Community Center at 9:30 a.m.; Bus departs DIA at 2 p.m.

The DIA hosted County Days this year in March and July. The next Oakland County Day is Oct. 18 and the next Macomb County Day is Oct. 25.

For information on DIA Country Days including locations and times, go to http://bit.ly/diacountydayinfo

DIA Hours and Admission
Museum hours are 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays–Thursdays, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.


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FREE 16th Annual Jazz on the River Festival 8/6 8/7 TRENTON

Wayne County Parks

presents

The 16th Annual Jazz on the River

Elizabeth Park in Trenton, Michigan

It's FREE!

Saturday, August 6, 2011

1:00pm - Edgar Wallace Jr.
2:30pm - Hot Sauce
4:00pm - Greg Adams Band
5:45pm - Sax Pack - Steve Cole, Jeff Kashiwa & Kim Waters
7:30pm - Alexander Zonjic "Doin' the D" featuring
Ray Parker Jr, Kevin Toney & The Motor City Horns

Sunday, August 7, 2011

1:00pm - Penny Wells
2:30pm - Phil Denny
4:00pm - Oleta Adams
5:45pm - Phil Perry
7:30pm - Dave Koz

The event is free to the public; however, there is a $5 suggested donation for parking. FREE parking is available in downtown Trenton with free shuttle provided by Smart Transportation at the corner of Jefferson and West Road, also Jefferson and Elm to the entrance of Elizabeth Park.

The park will be open to the public on both days beginning at Noon, and will close after the final performance.

Elizabeth Park is located off Jefferson, east of I-75, south of West Road in Trenton. Take I-75 South to the West Road exit and follow West Road east to Jefferson. Take Jefferson south into the park.
Questions? More info? Call 734-261-1990 .

Music Director, Alexander Zonjic. Go to Alexander's Home Page for more shows! Click here

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FREE Detroit Pistons Meijer Days - Meet the Players & Hooper 12/4 1/16 2/12 2/27 3/5 3/14 3/27

Pistons Days at Meijer

Pistons players to make local appearances

The Pistons have teamed up once again with Meijer to present "Pistons Days at Meijer" - the closest Pistons experience you'll find outside The Palace of Auburn Hills.

The Pistons' mascot, Hooper, and members from Palace Patrol and Automotion will visit eight different Meijer locations in Southeastern Michigan during the 2010-11 season. Meijer shoppers also will have a chance to win Pistons posters, jerseys, and even tickets to an upcoming game by spinning the Pistons Prize Wheel.

To complete the experience, a Pistons player will be there during the final hour of the event to meet fans and sign autographs. Fans can pick up a free autograph card or bring a personal item. To keep the line moving, fans are asked to refrain from requesting multiple autographs or a posed picture.

Specific information about players, dates and locations for "Pistons Days at Meijer" is listed below and will be featured on Pistons.com in advance of the appearance date. Note: Players, dates, times and locations are subject to change.

Date: December 4 - 3-5 p.m.
Location: 22600 Allen Rd., Trenton, MI 48183
Player: Ben Gordon - available from 4-5 p.m.

Date: January 16 - 1-3 p.m.
Location: 1350 W. Lake Lansing Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
Player: Rodney Stuckey - available from 2-3 p.m.

Date: February 12 - Time TBD
Location: 6001 Highland Rd., White Lake, MI 48383
Player: Ben Gordon

Date: February 27 - 1-3 p.m.
Location: 9701 Belleville Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
Player: Ben Gordon - available from 2-3 p.m.

Date: March 5 - Time TBD
Location: 2474 W. Hill Rd., Flint, MI 48507
Player: Jonas Jerebko

Date: March 14 - 4-6 p.m.
Location: 2754 S. Adams Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Player: Rodney Stuckey - available from 5-6 p.m.

Date: March 27 - 1-3 p.m.
Location: 13000 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia, MI 48150
Player: Jonas Jerebko - available from 2-3 p.m.

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FREE 2010 Jazz on the River Festival 7/31 8/1 Elizabeth Park Trenton

Wayne County Parks
presents
The 15th Annual Jazz on the River for 2010
Elizabeth Park in Trenton, Michigan

Saturday, July 31st

1:00p - 2:00p Duane Parham
2:30p - 3:30p Metro Jazz Voices
4:00p - 5:15p Tim Bowman
5:45p - 7:00p Euge Groove
7:30p - 9:00p George Duke

Sunday, August 1st
1:00p - 2:00p Sean Dobbins
2:30p - 3:30p Gwen Foxx
4:00p - 5:15p Nick Colionne
5:45p - 7:00p Alexander Zonjic & Friends with
Thornetta Davis & Motor City Horns
7:30p - 9:00p Rick Braun and Richard Elliot (R n R)

The event is free to the public; however, there is a $5 suggested donation for parking, which benefits Wayne County Parks. Free parking is available in downtown Trenton with free shuttle provided by Smart Transportation at the corner of Jefferson and West Road, also Jefferson and Elm to the entrance of Elizabeth Park.

The park will be open to the public on both days beginning at Noon, and will close after the final performance.

Elizabeth Park is located off of Jefferson, east of I-75, south of West Road in Trenton. Take I-75 South to the West Road exit and follow West Road east to Jefferson. Take Jefferson south into the park.


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