Archive for April 26th, 2010

-Dearborn Community Chorus Presents ‘Love thru the Ages’ Spring Concert

Monday, April 26th, 2010
(Source: City of Dearborn)

The Dearborn Community Chorus (DCC) will present its annual Spring Concert titled “Love Through the Ages” on Saturday, May 1 at 8 p.m. in the Michael A. Guido Theater of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center (The Center). Reserved seat tickets for the concert are $11 and $8.

The chorus under the direction of John Haury will perform a wide range of songs – classical to pop – centered on the theme of love written from the 16th century to the present. A few of the selections include Henry Purcell’s If Music Be The Food of Love, Johannes Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes, Gershwin and Porter The Man I Love, and Elton John Can You Feel the Love Tonight? In addition, the concert will feature a special guest appearance by the Dearborn Elementary Honors Choir under the direction of Jim Walters.

The Dearborn Community Chorus, established in 1969 by the Dearborn Recreation Department, welcomes all, ages 16 and older, who love to sing. The group rehearses weekly from September through May and presents two major performances at The Center in December and May. DCC also performs for community events, entertains at area senior facilities and is planning a singing tour to Frankenmuth, Michigan this year.

Visit The Center box office at 15801 Michigan Avenue at Greenfield or call (313) 943-2354. Box office hours are 11:00 am to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The box office is also open one hour before show time. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted.

Dearborn Schools City Wide Art Exhibit Opens April 27-May 28

Monday, April 26th, 2010
(Source: Dearborn Public Schools)

The Dearborn Public Schools City Wide Art Exhibit opens to the public Tuesday, April 27th at the Padzieski Art Gallery located inside the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn.

All student art work will be on display through May 28, 2010.

There will be a brief presentation at 4:10 p.m. then viewing of the art work. Outstanding senior artists will speak about their art work and plans for the future at 5:30 p.m. in the gallery.

For more information, contact Wendy Sample, Art Resource Teacher 313-827-3088

-Dearborn Residents Can Dispose Confidential Papers for Free

Monday, April 26th, 2010
(Source: City of Dearborn)

Dearborn residents can safely dispose of confidential papers through a free event sponsored by the City on Saturday, May 1.

The free event takes place from 8 a.m. to noon at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Yard, 2951 Greenfield Road south of Rotunda Drive.

The limit is a maximum of 50 pounds or five bags or boxes of papers per resident.

This event is open to Dearborn residents only. Proof of Dearborn residency will be required in order to participate.