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Dueling Pianos: An Interactive Entertainment Experience
February 27 at 8:00 PM
AXIS Lounge
MGM Grand Detroit, 1777 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI
The AXIS Lounge at MGM Grand Detroit features 'Dueling Pianos' interactive performances, taking center-stage every Thursday night from 8 p.m. to midnight. With its combination of audience participation and top-class entertainers at the keyboards, the Dueling Pianos experience is never the same show twice, and audiences are encouraged to bring their suggestions to the floor to make each evening’s playlist the centerpiece of a unique entertainment experience. There is no admission fee for performances and events at AXIS Lounge, All attendees must be 21 and over and will be required to provide identification.
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Interfaith Day of Unity
March 2 at 4:00 PM
Hartford Memorial Baptist Church
18700 Couzens Fwy, Detroit, MI
We are proud to reintroduce our event, formerly know as World Sabbath Day, this beloved gathering, part of the InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit, is now called Interfaith Day of Unity. The new name better reflects our mission to celebrate and promote peace, understand, and unity among diverse faith traditions. Join us as we continue to bring communities together to build a world rooted in justice, equality, and mutual respect. INTERFAITH PLEDGE I believe that we are called to lift each other up, that we are stronger standing together, that our differences are a blessing, that empathy and love reveal the path to peace, and that justice will prevail, because each of us is Beloved. Therefore, I commit to answer intolerance with goodwill, live by faith and hope, not fear, seek understanding and friendship whenever I can, stand with those facing prejudice and injustice, meet resistance with resiliency as I build the Beloved Community each day.
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Vet-To-Vet
March 6 at 8:00 AM
The War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Hosted by The War Memorial's Veterans Committee, this free special veterans gathering is set for Thursday, March 6 from 8 to 9 a.m. Start your day off right with coffee and breakfast treats at The War Memorial. This is a chance to meet with fellow veterans, share stories of service, and connect with the committee. Whether you're recently discharged or a seasoned veteran, The War Memorial’s Vet-to-Vet gathering is a chance to join in camaraderie and endless stories of courage and honor. Your service deserves recognition, and this event is our way of saying thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. To register, visit https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/marchvettovet
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Growing for the Whole Table: Flowers & Food
March 8 at 8:15 AM
The War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Growing for the Whole Table - Flowers & Food: Incorporating Edible Plants into Your Garden Join the Grosse Pointe Garden Center for a day of learning how to successfully grow both food AND flowers in your garden, no matter how much - or how little - space you have! Renowned gardening experts Denise Schreiber and Melinda Myers will share tips and techniques for maximizing your space, incorporating edible plants into your landscape, and successfully practicing container gardening. In addition to the speakers, seminar attendees will have the opportunity to shop with vendors including the Garden Center and Source Booksellers, who will have copies of books by both speakers; meet with MSU Extension/Master Gardener program representatives as well as experts from the Grosse Pointe Garden Center; enjoy a continental breakfast and buffet brunch with others in the gardening community (included in ticket price). MSU Extension Master Gardeners will receive two (2) hours of Continuing Education Credit for attending this seminar.
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Second Saturdays at TWM: Sing in Spring
March 8 at 9:00 AM
The War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Join us for the next installment of our new Second Saturdays Series at the War Memorial! We’ve got a fun Saturday morning line-up for kids and their families. Each program is just $10 per child (adults are free and so is the coffee!). Doors open at 9am, with all activities set up station style, and the onstage performance scheduled for 10:00am. Details on activities below. Onstage Show - Music Together Family Jam Gather round for a sing-a-long stage show! Beginning at 10:00am, the Music Together Family Jam will be led by longtime instructor Miss Emily from Hummingbirds Music Together. For more information on their Thursday series at the War Memorial and other offerings, click here Instrument Show & Tell Volunteers from Detroit Harmony will be at the March edition of Second Saturdays with musical instruments for kids to discover! Plant a Seed Craft Decorate a flower pot with craft markers, then choose your favorite seed packet and plant them for a fun way to take spring home with you! Musical Instrument Craft Kids can make a fun tambourine or pair of maracas, then play along during our stage show! Modeling Clay Sculpture Join Creative Nature for a fun modeling clay sculpting activity! Creative Nature has several summer art camps planned - parents can learn more about summer offerings as kids make a sculpture! Storytime & Coloring For our littlest attendees or siblings that might not be quite ready for all the crafting fun, we’ll have storytime and coloring to occupy them! For tickets, visit https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/second-saturdays-sing-spring
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Pre-K Prom
March 9 at 3:00 PM
The War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Grab your little sweetheart and come dance the wiggles away at our Pre-K Prom! In the style of Daddy/Daughter and Mother/Son dances of the past, this fun event invites the whole family to join in the fun. Dress in your best and feel like the King and Queen of the Prom. This event is specifically geared to children aged 3-6 and their families. Multiple photo opportunity areas including a balloon Arch and photo booth to capture the memory - includes a take home photo! Special appearance by Princess Belle and Cinderella, ready to take pics or dance the afternoon away with little ones Each child admission includes an ice cream cup they can decorate with their favorite colored sprinkles! Additional snacks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 for adults, $30 for children, and kids under 2 are free. To register, visit warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/pre-k-prom.
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Silent Book Club at The War Memorial
March 11 at 6:00 PM
The War Memorial
32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Join us at The War Memorial’s Silent Book Club! Bring your current read—no assigned books, no pressure. Settle in, find a cozy spot, and enjoy an hour of peaceful, uninterrupted reading. We’ll kick off with a quick chat to get comfortable, then dive into our books. Perfect for introverts, book lovers, and anyone looking to unwind. All are welcome! Come enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, and stay for the calming joy of reading in good company. Pre-ordering a personal charcuterie box is always an option and a selection of wine will be available for purchase. Meeting Itinerary 6:00-6:30pm - People arrive, order drinks/food, share what they're reading 6:30-7:30pm - Quiet reading hour 7:30-8:00pm - Optional socializing, or just keep reading Skip the monthly registration and become a full time member. No need to remember to sign up, by subscribing you will be pre-registered for each meeting we have for the full year! Register at https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/marchsilentbookclub Become an official member today. For Free! Visit silentbook.club for exclusive gear.
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The Lunar Octet at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
March 13 at 7:00 PM
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
97 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe, MI
Michigan-based award-winning The Lunar Octet plays original and eclectic music drawing on Cuban and Puerto Rican salsa, rock, African high-life music, and Brazilian sambas to forge a new sound enriched by these traditions. The group's music is exciting, dynamic, and powerful, including fiery Latin grooves, driving funk rhythms, swinging bop tunes, and romantic ballads. In 2021, The Lunar Octet released a new CD: “Convergence” (Summit Records). The record has gotten airplay on more than 325 radio stations world-wide and has gotten rave reviews, including: "14 sizzling tracks" (Jazziz Magazine); "Convergence bursts with joy and authority. The group sounds fresh, and the compositions spur the impulse to dance and encourage intellectual engagement at the same time" (Downbeat Magazine); "Great stuff. The very best of arranging and instrumental art. Not just adrenaline-soaked music but also many fine nuances" (JAZZthing Magazine). The group’s hundreds of performances include the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival, the Michigan Jazz Festival, the Scarborough Jazz Festival, the Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest, the Flint Jazz Festival, the Thunder Bay Jazz Festival, the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival, the Lancaster Festival, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, the Portola Vineyards Jazz Concert Series, The Ark, Rusty’s Jazz Café, the Blue Llama Jazz Club, the Dirty Dog Jazz Club, Shain Park, Cadillac Pavilion for the Arts, The Ohio State University, the University of Michigan, Dennison University, and more.
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Pewabic’s Celtic Celebration Event
March 15 at 10:00 AM
Pewabic Pottery
10125 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI
We are celebrating all things Celtic with music, treats, and pottery at Pewabic! Enjoy traditional Irish music by Brady Flannery while you shop Celtic pieces + Iridescent vessels from our ceramic collection. We will have light snacks and punch available, activities for the whole family, and you can enter our Guess-to-Win giveaway where a lucky winner will receive a Pewabic tile when the drawing ends after the weekend. While you’re enjoying the music and festivities, you can shop ceramic art made onsite in our fabrication studio as well as pottery made by artists from around the country in our Independent Artist Gallery. As always, our Pewabic museum is free and open to the public with historic tiles and vases dating back to our founding in 1903, as well as insight into the production and formulation of our glazes and ceramics.
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