Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for Quaker Overnight Oats on 7/14

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On Friday, July 14, 2017, you can download to your Kroger Rewards Card a digital coupon for a FREE Quaker Overnight Oats 2.18-2.57 oz, any variety at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload,


The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, July 30, 2017. The download will be available on Friday, July 14, 2017 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.



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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

FREE 25th Annual Concert of Colors in Midtown Detroit 7/12 - 7/16

The Concert of Colors has the whole world in its bands...

The Concert of Colors is a free celebration of the many ethnicities and cultures represented by the people of southeast Michigan and the indigenous music of Detroit. All Concert of Colors performance venues are located on or near Woodward Ave. in Midtown Detroit.

All performances free and open to the public. 

Please note: schedule is subject to change.
All venues on or near Woodward Avenue in Midtown Detroit.


Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Third Man Records
441 W. Canfield St., Detroit

Doors at 6 p.m.

8:30 p.m. Nikki D. Brown and the Sisters of Thunder (gospel)
7:30 p.m. Warren Defever (experimental/world)
6:30 p.m. Pure Heart Travelers (gospel)


Friday, July 14, 2017

Detroit Historical Museum
5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit

11 p.m.-1 a.m. After party with DJ Michael Elliott
Includes FREE admission to the Detroit 67: Perspectives exhibit; light snacks and beverages available for purchase.


John R Stage
presented by Detroit Institute of Arts, The Wright Museum and Michigan Science Center
On the sidewalk at the entrance to the Science Center and John R. John R. will be closed from Farnsworth to Warren.
RAIN VENUE: Detroit Film Theater at DIA.

9:30 p.m. Griot Galaxy (avant-garde jazz)
9 p.m. Aurora Harris (spoken word)
7:30 p.m. Kuumba (jazz/Latin/African)
7 p.m. Efe Bes (African fusion)
6:15 p.m. De’Sean Jones – Underground Resistance/Knomadik (electronic/experimental)
5:30 p.m. Onyx Ashanti (electronic/experimental)


Michigan Science Center is offering free admission between 3-5 p.m. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/CoC25MiSci


Alkebu-Lan Village
7701 Harper Ave., Detroit

2-4 p.m. Song, Dance & Drumming Workshop w/ Mokoomba (Afro-fusion)
All ages welcome! Free admission; RSVP to reserve a seat at http://bit.ly/mokoombaworkshop


Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
1211 Trumbull Ave., Detroit

12 p.m. Las Cafeteras workshop + performance (folk,son jarocho, urban son)
Free admission; RSVP to reserve a seat at http://bit.ly/lascafeterasworkshop


Saturday, July 15, 2017

Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward Ave.
Doors open at 1 p.m.

Meijer Main Stage (Orchestra Hall)

8 p.m. 10th Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue: Music of Rebellion (rock/eclectic)
5:30 p.m. Sidestepper (Colombian electronica)
3:00 p.m. Mokoomba (Afro-fusion)

Comerica Diversity Stage (The Cube fka The Music Box)

9:30 p.m. DJ Alsultany (world/electronic)
7 p.m. Las Cafeteras (folk, son jarocho, urban son)
4:30 p.m. Voices of Hope feat. Victor Ghannam + Ismael Duran (Arabic Latino fusion)
2 p.m. Yoga session with DJ Alsultany and Detroit Community Yoga (world/electronic)


Wolverine Outdoor Stage (behind University of Michigan — Detroit Center)

HOST/MC: MELODY PARKER
8:30 p.m. Chris Canas Band (blues)
7 p.m. Emmalee Jazz Quartet (jazz)
5:30 p.m. Isis Damil (R&B)
4 p.m. Charlie Dentel + the Strange Angels (rock)
2:30 p.m. Sumkali (Indian fusion)
1 p.m. Misfit Jazz Quintet (jazz)


Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit

2-4 p.m. White Panther Party: A Historic Reunion Commemorating the 1967 Rebellion (in the General Motors Theater)
Panelists: Pun Plamondon; Leni Sinclair; Genie Parker; John Sinclair. Moderator: Peter Werbe.

5-6 p.m. Book signing + merchandise for sale (in the Museum Store)


Detroit Insitute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit

4:30 p.m. FILM: Mali Blues
In the Detroit Film Theater
2 p.m. FILM: Sita Sings the Blues
In the Detroit Film Theater


Sunday, July 16, 2017

Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Doors at 1 p.m.

Meijer Main Stage (Orchestra Hall)

8 p.m. Big 4 Palladium (Latin jazz)
5:30 p.m. SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® (gospel/blues)
3 p.m. Martha Redbone (R&B/soul/indigenous)

Comerica Diversity Stage (The Cube fka The Music Box)

9:30 p.m. Rocky Dawuni (Ghanian reggae/Afrobeat)
7 p.m. Mokoomba (Afro-fusion)
4:30 p.m. Laura Rain & the Caesars (soul/blues/R&B)
2 p.m. Sun Messengers (rock/electric)

Wolverine Outdoor Stage (behind University of Michigan — Detroit Center)

HOST/MC: MELODY PARKER
8:30 p.m. Bill Moss Jr. (gospel)
7 p.m. Sean Dobbins (jazz)
5:30 p.m. C3 & The Third Generation Band (R&B)
4 p.m. Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet (world)
2:30 p.m. Bad Ronald Revival (acoustic)
1 p.m. Ndeep (soul)


Scarab Club
217 Farnsworth St., Detroit

6:30 p.m. Alex Harding plays the music of John Coltrane (jazz/experimental)
(See also: FILM: Chasing Trane at Detroit Institute of Arts 4:30 p.m. Sunday)


Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit

4:30 p.m. FILM Chasing Trane
In the Detroit Film Theater
(See also: Alex Harding at Scarab Club 6:30 p.m. Sunday)
2 p.m. FILM Sita Sings the Blues
In the Detroit Film Theater


American Indian Health & Family Services
4880 Lawndale St., Detroit

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Community Talking Circle w/ Martha Redbone
All ages welcome! RSVP requested HERE.


CLICK HERE for 2017 Concert of Colors – Full Schedule [PDF]



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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for Private Selection Regional BBQ Sauce on 7/7

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On Friday, July 7, 2017, you can download to your Kroger Rewards Card a digital coupon for a FREE Private Selection Regional BBQ Sauce 19 oz any variety at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload,


The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, July 23, 2017. The download will be available on Friday, July 7, 2017 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.



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Monday, July 3, 2017

Get 50% off at Clothing at The Salvation Army Thrift Stores for their July 4th Sale

Salvation Army Thrift Stores host
Fourth of July Sale

Join The Salvation Army Family Thrift Stores as they celebrate summer during the annual Fourth of July sale. Visit any of the nonprofit’s 37 metro Detroit locations to enjoy 50 percent off clothing from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4.

In addition to 50 percent savings on clothing, shoppers will have the opportunity to pick up great deals on accessories, home goods and other items during bonus sales announced throughout the day.

“Stock up on summer essentials - from grilling, camping and picnicking gear to shorts, swimwear and water shoes, we have everything you need to enjoy the summer,” said Rani Gabbara, director of retail operations for The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center. “Not only will you save money at the Fourth of July sale, you will help us save the lives of men and women fighting addiction at our rehabilitation centers.”

Proceeds from all stores benefit The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center programs at the Detroit men’s and Romulus women’s campuses. The ARC offers addicts an opportunity to rebuild their lives through a long-term residential self-help program.


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


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Friday, June 30, 2017

FREEISMYLIFE July 2017 Calendar - All the July FREE in 1 List

FREEISMYLIFE July 2017 Calendar - Don't you just love FREE?

Keep reading to see all the great July FREE and low cost events, deals, contests and more in Detroit and beyond...

GOING ON ALL MONTH

Start Saving at the Pump with the FREE Shell Fuel Rewards Card


Join the Starbucks Rewards Program and Get Your 1st Drink FREE!!


COUPON: FREE MiniBon for Joining the Cinnabon Club

FREE eBook: What would Judy Say? Be the Hero of Your Own Story by Judge Judy

Earn FREE Google Play Credits just for taking Short Surveys with the Google Opinions Rewards App


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7/01 - FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop 7/1 - Build a Bug House


7/01 - 7/31 - TEACHERS: FREE Admission for 2 to The Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village with secret code - ENDS 8/30


7/03 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - July 3rd - Sully (2014)


7/03 - COUPON: FREE Entree at Andiamo with purchase of another Entree + 2 Drinks - 7/3 ONLY


7/04  - HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY


7/04 - Get 50% off at Clothing at The Salvation Army Thrift Stores for their July 4th Sale


7/07 - Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download


7/09 - FREE Admission to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 7/9 1-5pm


7/10 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - July 10th - The Red Turtle (2014)


7/10 - 8/11 - FREE Week long Camp Africa Summer Camps for ages 7-12 at Wright Museum 7/10-8/11


7/12 - 7/16 - FREE 25th Annual Concert of Colors in Midtown Detroit 7/12 - 7/16


7/13 - 7/23 - DEAL: 50% off Pizza Hut pizza orders made online or using the Pizza Hut Mobile App -ENDS 7/23


7/14 - FREE 12th Annual Canton Color Tour Jazz Series 7/14 - Phil Denny  #JazzColorTour


7/14 - Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for Quaker Overnight Oats on 7/14


7/17 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - July 17th - The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)



7/18 - FREE Comerica Java & Jazz Concert Series at Detroit Main Library ends 7/18 w/ The Affair Group



7/21 - FREE 12th Annual Canton Color Tour Jazz Series 7/21 - John E. Lawrence #JazzColorTour


7/21 - Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download


7/24 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - July 24th - Slumdog Millionaire (2009)


7/28 - FREE 12th Annual Canton Color Tour Jazz Series 7/14 - Shelia Landis and Blues in the Night  #JazzColorTour


7/28 - Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download



7/31 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - July 31st - A Mosster Calls (2016)



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COUPON: FREE Entree at Andiamo with purchase of another Entree + 2 Drinks - 7/3 ONLY

Andiamo celebrates Independence Day with a BOGO FREE meal deal ...

On Monday, July 3, 2017, Andiamo is offering a coupon for a FREE entree with the purchase of another entree of equal or greater value. Voucher is needed to receive this free entree offer.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT VOUCHER FOR COMPLIMENTARY MEAL

Offer valid on 7/3/17 at any Andiamo Restaurant. Please present voucher before ordering. This offer is good for a maximum value of $25 per voucher, least expensive entrées are free. Dine-in only. Must provide server with one printed voucher for each complimentary meal. No separate checks please. A mandatory purchase of at least two beverages per voucher.

LEGAL STUFF:
May not be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount, or when ordering from promotional menus. Not valid at Joe Vicari’s Steakhouse in Las Vegas or at Andiamo Metro Airport. Mille Grazie Dollars may not be redeemed in conjunction with this offer. Not valid for tables of 10 or more and Not valid for use with Costco Gift Cards. Other restrictions may apply.


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FREE Admission to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 7/9 1-5pm

Bust of museum founder Dr. Charles H. Wright.
Charter One Free Family Second Sunday at The Wright Museum
Sunday, July 9, 2017
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 JULY'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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Thursday, June 29, 2017

FREE Comerica Java & Jazz Concert Series at Detroit Main Library ends 7/18 w/ The Affair Group

Free concert series celebrates its 17th season with local musicians

Comerica Bank has partnered with the Detroit Public Library to present the FREE Comerica Java & Jazz: A Coffee House Series for the 17th consecutive year.

The concert series brings world-renowned jazz musicians to Detroit for music fans to enjoy FREE of charge.

“The Java & Jazz series is a great compliment to Detroit’s strong appreciation for arts, culture and music,” said Patricia McCann, vice president and national civic affairs manager, Comerica Bank. “In addition to showcasing our many talented local musicians, Java & Jazz also provides us an opportunity to promote diversity in the community, one of our core values at Comerica Bank.”

The FREE concerts will be held on the third Tuesday of every month from March through July at the Detroit Public Library, Friends Auditorium located at 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202.

The series raps up on Tuesday, July 18th with The Affair Group

The AFFAIR GROUP has been performing for audiences all across the United States and internationally for over 20 years. The Affair Group consists of a wide range of multitalented individuals including smooth jazz saxophonist, Nick Stone, vocalist, Stacey “Antimony” Barrett, and guitar soloist, Lofruance Harper. The Affair Group will be the final performance of the 2017 Comerica Java & Jazz series, so grab a seat and get ready for an intoxicating musical treat!

The complete schedule included:

Straight Ahead
Tuesday, March 21, 6:00 p.m.

Sean Dobbins
Tuesday, April 18, 6:00 p.m.

Ali Bey Quartet
Tuesday, May 16, 6:00 p.m.

Audrey Northington
Tuesday, June 20, 6:00 p.m.

The Affair Group
Tuesday, July 18, 6:00 p.m.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE 2017 COMERICA JAVA & JAZZ SERIES


Comerica Java & Jazz Series
Detroit Public Library - Friends Auditorium
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202


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Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for Haribo Gummi Candy on 6/30

Get your coupon this Friday ...

On Friday, June 30, 2017, you can download to your Kroger Rewards Card a digital coupon for a FREE Haribo Gummi Candy 4.5-5 oz select variety at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload,


The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, July 16, 2017. The download will be available on Friday, June 30, 2017 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.



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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - July August September 2017

Blockbusters Free Film Series

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


JULY 3—SULLY (2016) - On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) and his copilot (Aaron Eckhart) begin a routine flight that turns terrifying. Sully pulls off the impossible and glides his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. Even though he’s heralded for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an all-out investigation threatens to destroy Sully’s reputation and career. Directed by Clint Eastwood. (Rated PG-13. 96 min.)

JULY 10—THE RED TURTLE (2016) - Originally titled La Tortue Rouge, this masterfully animated fantasy film tells the story of a man shipwrecked at sea who becomes stranded on a beautiful but desolated island. He learns to live in isolation, seemingly tormented in his efforts to escape the island by a giant red turtle. Miraculously, he soon comes upon a young woman also lost at sea and they create a family together. (Rated PG. 80 min.)

JULY 17—LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE (2000) - Directed by Robert Redford, this film draws on the Indian classic the Bhagavad Gita for its inspiration. Will Smith, Matt Damon and Charlize Theron star in this highly-acclaimed tale of a local golfing hero with a promising future whose hopes are shattered on the battlefields of war. The disillusioned young man turns his back on the world—until a fateful visit from a mysterious stranger turns his life around. (PG-13. 127 min.)

JULY 24—SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (2009) - Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) is just one question away from winning a fortune on India’s version of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” But how has this uneducated young man from the slums succeeded in providing correct responses to questions that have stumped countless scholars before him? And will he ultimately win it all or lose everything, including his true love? (Rated R. 120 min.)

JULY 31—A MONSTER CALLS (2016) - Liam Neeson, Felicity Jones, and Sigourney Weaver star in this visually spectacular and stunningly emotional drama. Young Conor’s life takes a turn after his mother becomes ill and he moves in with his unsympathetic grandmother. As an escape, Conor turns to his artwork and conjures up a 40-foot high monster who becomes a most unlikely ally by guiding him on a journey of courage, faith and truth that powerfully fuses imagination and reality. (Rated PG-13. 109 min.)

AUGUST 7—LA LA LAND (2016) - Winner of 6 Academy Awards. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as Mia and Sebastian, an actress and a jazz musician pursuing their Hollywood dreams—and finding each other—in a vibrant celebration of hope, dreams, and love. (Rated PG-13. 128 min.)

AUGUST 14—WAIT UNTIL DARK (1967) - A 50th anniversary screening. Susy Hendrix, recently blinded and still learning how to live in a sighted world, becomes the target of three conmen searching for a heroin-stuffed doll that they believe Susy possesses. Roat, a psychopathic killer, wants the doll and will stop at nothing to get it. All Susy wants is to survive. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin and Richard Crenna. (Not Rated. 108 min.)

AUGUST 21—HIDDEN FIGURES (2016) - Hidden Figures tells the incredible untold story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson—brilliant African-American women working at NASA who served as the brains behind the launch into orbit of astronaut John Glenn, a stunning achievement that turned around the Space Race. The visionary trio crossed all gender and racial lines and inspired generations. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe. (Rated PG. 127 min.)

AUGUST 28—WHAT DREAMS MAY COME (1998) - After Chris Nielsen dies in an accident, he tries to remain close to his beautiful, mortal wife Annie. With the friendly spirit assigned to guide him, he begins to adapt to his new state of being in a setting that can only be described as heavenly. But when his distraught wife takes her own life, she is banished to an eternal damnation. Chris vows to find her so they can share eternity together, but no one has ever succeeded in rescuing a soul from such a horrific fate. With the help of his heavenly friend, Chris sets out on the most perilous and harrowing journey of his life, or afterlife: a quest for everlasting love that will take him to hell and back! Starring Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Rated PG-13. 113 min.)

SEPTEMBER 4—NO PROGRAM—LABOR DAY

SEPTEMBER 11—SPY (2015) - Deskbound CIA analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is about to become the world’s newest—and unlikeliest—secret weapon. When her partner (Jude Law) falls off the grid and another top agent (Jason Statham) is compromised, Susan volunteers to go deep undercover and bring down a deadly arms dealer. Loaded with wisecracking action and adventure, SPY is a mission impossible to resist! (Rated R. 120 min.) Staff Pick

SEPTEMBER 18—SNOWDEN (2016) - Director Oliver Stone tackles the most important true story of the 21st century. Snowden, the politically-charged thriller reveals the incredible, untold personal story of Edward Snowden, the controversial figure who exposed shocking illegal surveillance activities by the National Security Agency and became one of the most wanted men in the world. A hero to some and a traitor to others, the provocative story of what led him to that fateful decision makes for one of the most compelling stories in recent history. (Rated R. 135 min.)

SEPTEMBER 25—SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, WINTER...AND SPRING (2003) - A tiny Buddhist monastery floats on a raft amidst a breathtaking landscape, tended to by a solitary Monk. Into this serene setting comes a young child, who will become the Old Monk’s protégé…and so begins a life long journey of hope, despair, passion and redemption in a film hailed as “a triumph of sheer cinematic craft." From the brash actions of youth, through the dawn of adolescence and the fullness of adulthood, one man’s life lesson are learned as seasons pass, his emotional inner life changing as the landscape around him. Korean with English Subtitles.(Rated R. 102 min.


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