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		<title>“Detroit, I love this city!”</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire Abraham</dc:creator>
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Jennifer Clemens
Upgrade Detroit
My friends and I are in love with the city and state we call home: Detroit, Michigan. We coined “MITTS UP!” to replace “HIGH FIVE!” and it has turned into a phenomenon around Metro Detroit; we are constantly in pursuit of as much hometown pride gear as we can find so we can [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Jennifer Clemens<br />
Upgrade Detroit</strong></p>
<p>My friends and I are in love with the city and state we call home: Detroit, Michigan. We coined “MITTS UP!” to replace “HIGH FIVE!” and it has turned into a phenomenon around Metro Detroit; we are constantly in pursuit of as much hometown pride gear as we can find so we can always be representing the “D” and the Mitten; and all of us are up to date on the latest local events and news in order to school anyone in a “Who Knows More About Detroit?” battle. Let’s just say we LOVE Detroit and are proud of it – for so many reasons. </p>
<p>Honestly, though, who wouldn’t be? Did you know Vernors, that amazing Michigan ginger soda, was the first pop made in the U.S. way back in 1886? Or that Baker’s Keyboard Lounge is the oldest running jazz club? Detroit put the world on wheels thanks to Henry Ford. Dearborn is home to the largest Arab American population in the U.S. Woodward Avenue, between Six and Seven Mile, became the first mile of paved road in the entire world back in 1909. Detroit and its people are definitely something to take pride in – I know I do.</p>
<p>None of this changed when I went away to school in the Windy City. Anyone who knew me or knew of me knew, “That’s the girl from Detroit.” I was the person who would corner innocent strangers with excellent listening skills at parties, only to go on (and on, and on) for hours about my city – while most likely sporting my hometown gear.</p>
<p>Eventually I grew angry, tired, and restless. The typical retorts upon hearing where I hailed from included: “Isn’t that city an apocalyptic wasteland?” and my favorite “Do you live on Eight Mile?!” to which I almost always sarcastically responded with, “No, I live on Six Mile!” to illicit wide eyes and gapping mouths. As I crossed more days, months, and eventually years off my college calendar, and heard more and more of these wrongfully accusatory statements against Detroit, I decided to funnel my pride into a much more useful outlet other than drunken banter. </p>
<p>Enter my senior year sociology thesis course: from day one, I knew exactly what my project would entail – an exposé on Time Magazine’s representation of Detroit. Timely (no pun intended), considering Detroit was a staple in world news in recent years and Time just began its Assignment Detroit project months prior. Besides the few “Why are you doing a project on Detroit when you’re in Chicago?” inquiries, my thesis evoked curious eyebrow furrowing and grins from professors, students, and friends alike. As I began researching and analyzing articles and photographs, my project wasn’t really a thesis: it was a statement and my civic duty to the city I loved. I wanted to help bring back Detroit! And my thesis was my first step in that direction. </p>
<p>As the end of spring semester and my thesis approached, I stumbled upon an internship posting for the non-profit Upgrade Detroit. I checked it out and instantly fell in love with the organization whose goal was to promote a positive image of the city I loved. I applied frantically and, in the stress of impending finals, completely forgot about it after a few days. A week or so later, I received an email from Monica and Hartford expressing interest in my résumé. A phone interview later I got the job and met with Monica in Chicago the following weekend to discuss my Detroit-themed writing assignments for the summer season. </p>
<p>Mid May rolled around and I returned home to start writing immediately on all the positive events, people, and places in and around Metro Detroit. Hartford, Monica, Claire, and I also worked hard on our first B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Business) entrepreneur event, which successfully launched last Tuesday, August 3. I couldn’t be more proud of my wonderful bosses Monica and Hartford and my fellow intern Claire for all of our hard work this summer. Not every person is able to embark on a life dream before completing college, but at Upgrade Detroit, I did just that. I also worked with three people who share my enthusiastic love of Detroit, and honestly, who could ask for more?<br />
	Now I am returning to Chicago to finish my undergrad career, and I am heartbroken to say goodbye to Upgrade Detroit. It was truly a dream come true and I am thankful every day for my rewarding learning experience. </p>
<p>And although I’m leaving Detroit, Michigan for awhile, and I have no idea where the future will take me come graduation in December, I do know that Detroit will always be my home and in my heart. But most importantly, I know I’ll be back to finish what I started. </p>
<p>Goodbye (for now) Detroit, Monica, Hartford, and Claire.</p>
<p><em><br />
Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus<br />
(We Hope for Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes)</em></p>
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		<title>Ann Arbor Shows Metro Detroit Its Artistic Side</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire Abraham</dc:creator>
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Jennifer Clemens
Upgrade Detroit
Ann Arbor’s four summer art festivals, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, State Street Area Art Fair, Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, and Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair, will combine to form one artsy party July 21-24. The streets of downtown Ann Arbor (A2) will be teeming with the booths of local [...]]]></description>
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<p>Jennifer Clemens<br />
Upgrade Detroit</p>
<p>Ann Arbor’s four summer art festivals, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, State Street Area Art Fair, Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, and Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair, will combine to form one artsy party July 21-24. The streets of downtown Ann Arbor (A2) will be teeming with the booths of local and national artists as well as the more than 500,000 individuals expected to attend from throughout the country.</p>
<p>The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original first graced the streets of A2 in 1960. It is the first of the four art festivals to be established and one of the first art fairs in the entire country. The A2 Street Art Fair was an “experiment in arts and crafts,” according to the festival’s official website, when it took to the streets back in the ’60s. A2 aced the artistic test, with the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair consistently placing within the Top 10 Fairs and Festivals list since 2004, while also winning Hour Detroit’s Best Art Fair award. According to the official website, for more than 50 years the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair’s mission has been “to increase public knowledge and appreciation for contemporary fine arts and fine crafts.”</p>
<p>The 2010 Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original will feature both local and national artists displaying their works of art in many different mediums, including clay, glass, jewelry, photography, metalsmithing, furniture, and more. Fourteen of these talented artists will provide demonstrations for the public as they create works of art before live audiences. Adults are not the only featured artists at the festival, though: the Kids’ Art Fair will showcase child artists’ artwork and New Art New Artists will feature eight Michigan college students’ works. Musical acts will take to the stage at the Ingalls Mall Lawn throughout the entire four-day festival: a complete list of artists, biographies, and performance schedules is available for viewing on the fair’s official website. Live art in the form of street performers Mr. B, George Tait, and Russell Donnellon will surprise festival-goers with eye-opening magic acts and the sounds of a grand piano and classical guitar and jazz floating through the streets. Children and adults alike will be able to create artistic masterpieces of their own such as letterpressing, Uchiwa fans to beat the summer heat, silk screened T-shirts, pin punch animals and maps, henna tattoos, and animal face paintings.</p>
<p>The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair is host to a few of its own unique features this year. Live musical performances will take place at PJ’s at the Summer Art Fair Stage while the Main Street Area Food Court will contain food and beverages for sale from local eateries including Blue Nile, Conor O’Neils, Greek Tavern, J and I Concessions, Melting Moments, Olympic Kitchen, Parthenon, Pizza Pino, Sabor Latino, and many more. Merchandise such as men’s, women’s, and kid’s T-shirts, posters, and magnets sporting the 2010 Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair logo will also be for sale.</p>
<p>Transportation for the fairs includes the U-M Commuter Bus, the AATA Art Fair Park and Ride Shuttle, the A2 Art Trolley, and the Golden Westside Art Fair Park and Ride Shuttle. All will provide attendees with FREE parking and round trip prices ranging from $1 to $4.</p>
<p>For more information regarding any of the four Ann Arbor art fairs, specific times and locations of events and performances, and information on any of the many featured artists, please check out the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair’s official website at www.artfair.org or become a fan of the event on Facebook.</p>
<p><em>Ann Arbor Art Fair Quick Facts:</p>
<p>When: July 21-24<br />
Where: Downtown Ann Arbor<br />
Times: Wednesday to Friday &#8211; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />
	Saturday &#8211; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />
Cost: FREE!</em></p>
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		<title>Upgrade Detroit hosts B.Y.O.B Event for Businesses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire Abraham</dc:creator>
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For Immediate Release:
Contact: Monica Link – 313-288-2153
Upgrade Detroit hosts B.Y.O.B Event for Businesses
DETROIT &#8211; Upgrade Detroit is providing much needed encouragement to Detroit business owners in its first B.Y.O.B Entrepreneurship Round Table. B.Y.O.B, which stands for Boost Your Own Business, takes place on August 3, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Biggby Coffee in Detroit.
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<p><em>For Immediate Release:<br />
Contact: Monica Link – 313-288-2153</em></p>
<p><strong>Upgrade Detroit hosts B.Y.O.B Event for Businesses</strong></p>
<p><strong>DETROIT</strong> &#8211; Upgrade Detroit is providing much needed encouragement to Detroit business owners in its first B.Y.O.B Entrepreneurship Round Table. B.Y.O.B, which stands for Boost Your Own Business, takes place on August 3, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Biggby Coffee in Detroit.</p>
<p>The organization invites metro Detroit business owners, startups, and non-profits to the free event to share business ideas and encourage each other and to raise business profits.</p>
<p>&#8220;We wanted to host an event where people can help people,&#8221; said Mr. Matthews, publisher for the non-profit that shares information and raises discussion on positive issues in Detroit through its website UpgradeDetroit.com. &#8220;This roundtable will push people into a new place of feeling better about their business and feel proud to own a business in Detroit&#8221;.  </p>
<p>Upgrade Detroit is asking that businesses pre-register for the event through its Facebook page, Upgrading Detroit or via email at info@positiveDetroit.org. The organization is asking that business owners pay for the event through giving ideas.</p>
<p>&#8220;We want businesses in Detroit to give each other ideas that will boost the individual business profits. Ultimately it helps move us forward as a region, &#8220;Matthews said.</p>
<p>Upgrade Detroit began in 2008 under the label &#8220;Positive Detroit&#8221;. The non-profit has created dialogue about staying positive in metro Detroit as the city and the suburbs work to rebuild and survive economic challenges. The organization can be contacted through via Facebook, Twitter and its webpage UpgradeDetroit.com. For more information email info@PositiveDetroit.org or call 313-288-2153</p>
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		<title>Concert of Colors Promotes Diversity in Detroit Through Music</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire Abraham</dc:creator>
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Jennifer Clemens
Upgrade Detroit
Diversity is the theme of this weekend as Metro Detroit’s 18th annual 2010 Concert of Colors takes over the Detroit Institute of Arts and Max M. Fisher Music Center July 16-18. The free festival will begin Friday, July 16 at the DIA and continue Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18, at the [...]]]></description>
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<p>Jennifer Clemens<br />
Upgrade Detroit</p>
<p>Diversity is the theme of this weekend as Metro Detroit’s 18th annual 2010 Concert of Colors takes over the Detroit Institute of Arts and Max M. Fisher Music Center July 16-18. The free festival will begin Friday, July 16 at the DIA and continue Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18, at the Max M. Fisher Music Center. The Concert of Colors aims to promote diversity and understanding among the many different cultures that make up Metro Detroit. Musical performances by local and international artists and a street festival featuring ethnic merchandise vendors and food booths, courtesy of local restaurants and organizations, strive to promote diversity in Detroit.</p>
<p>Founded by New Detroit and the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) in 1993 and held along the Detroit riverfront, the Concert of Colors started out as a one-day event. By 2001, the festival grew to a three-day event and attracted over 10,000 attendees in honor of Detroit’s 300th birthday celebration. Today, over 100,000 individuals from all over Metro Detroit and surrounding areas attend the festival, presented by ACCESS/Arab American National Museum, New Detroit Inc., and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO). The Concert of Colors is the product of the Cultural Exchange Network (CEN). Composed of over 40 organizations and 25 businesses and institutions in and around Detroit, CEN works to “increase cooperation and understanding between diverse communities” through the Concert of Colors, according to the event’s official website.</p>
<p>The festival will offer music, entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, and a free children’s activity area presented by Arts and Scraps. Below is a review of the many specific artists and events taking place at the 2010 Concert of Colors. For more information on any of the following artists or activities and for a complete schedule of times, please visit the Concert of Color’s official website at <a href="www.concertofcolors.com">www.concertofcolors.com</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Friday, July 16 – The Detroit Institute of Arts</strong></p>
<p>•		FREE admission to Through African Eyes: The European in African Art, 1500 to Present: Peruse this exhibit (featured at the DIA now until August 8th) containing 100 African artworks composed of many different mediums, including wood, ivory, metals, and textiles, documenting the ever-changing relationship between African and European societies. Through African Eyes turns the classic notions of colonizer vs. colonized and the “other” upside down, providing attendees with an eye-opening and unique perspective of the more than 500-year-old relationship between the two cultures.<br />
•	The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, established in 1914 and known as the most widely heard orchestra in the entire country, will be performing classical compositions by Johann Strauss, John Williams, Ludwig von Beethoven, and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, among many others, in the Great Hall.<br />
•	Tlen-Huicani, which means “the singers” in the indigenous Indian language of Nahuatl, will perform Mexican folk in the DFT Auditorium. Tlen-Huicani has been making music since 1973 and received the honor of “Best Folk Group in Mexico” from the Union of Music and Theater Critics. The “harpa jarocha,” or folk harp, is a major component of Tlen-Huicani’s music.<br />
•	The 1931 Spanish film Drácula (with English subtitles) will be shown in the DFT Auditorium. Directed by George Melford and starring Carlos Villarias as Count Dracula, this Spanish version uses the exact same sets, costumes, and lighting as the U.S. 1931 Dracula film directed by Tod Browning.</p>
<p><strong>Saturday, July 17 – Max M. Fisher Music Center</strong></p>
<p>•	The Michigan Department of Human Services Equal Opportunity and Diversity Inclusion Advisory Committee will host Diversity Games in the third floor atrium of the Max M. Fisher Music Center. Diversity Games aims to promote knowledge and understanding of various music forms from across the globe.<br />
•	Gleaners Community Food Bank will be hosting a Food Drive both Saturday and Sunday at the Max M. Fisher Music Center. Gleaners is asking for non-perishable food donations to be distributed to local soup kitchens, food pantries, and other emergency food providers. Donators will receive a coupon to purchase a discounted Concert of Colors T-shirt or a $10 off coupon for DSO tickets for the fall season, among other offers.<br />
•	Blue Cross Blue Shield Outdoor Activities: Multicultural food and merchandise vendors; children’s arts and crafts presented by Detroit’s Arts and Scraps; Hawaiian Dance Ensemble; Brazilian Capaeira Demonstration; Electric Fire Babies; and Hana Malhas (acoustic folk).<br />
•	Comerica Diversity Stage (The Music Box):<br />
o	The Codgers, Detroit’s favorite traditional Irish band since 2006, will perform acoustic, harmonic versions of Irish classics, along with a few originals and modern day songs.<br />
o	Red Baraat is a mix of North Indian Bhangra and brass funk and the only dhol ‘n’ brass band in the country. Dhol (a double-sided, barrel-shaped North Indian drum worn over one shoulder), percussion, and horns make up the eclectic sound of this New York City band. Red Baraat performs traditional Punjabi and Bollywood songs and some originals as well.<br />
•	Meijer Main Stage (Orchestra Hall):<br />
o	Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue: A series of contemporary and classic Detroit acts produced by Don Was, the “master collaborator,” are sure to please all attendees. Was, a multiple Grammy winner and famous producer of Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, and Elton John, to name a few, has put together the ultimate line up for this year’s All-Star Revue. Featured acts include the All-Star Revue House Band, Alberta “Queen of the Blues” Adams, Motown’s Dennis Coffey, Doop &amp; The Inside Outlaws, Ingray, Motor City Horns, The Satin Peaches, Kim Weston, and Andre Williams, among many others.</p>
<p><strong>Sunday, July 18 – Max M. Fisher Music Center</strong></p>
<p>•	Greening of Detroit, Earthworks Farm, and Eastern Market present the Concert of Color’s Farmers Market! Come enjoy and purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables, and so much more!<br />
•	Gleaners Community Food Bank Food Drive will be collecting non-perishable food items Sunday afternoon as well. Donation bins are available in and around the Max M. Fisher Music Center.<br />
•	Blue Cross Blue Shield Outdoor Activities: Multicultural food and merchandise vendors; children’s arts and crafts presented by Detroit’s Arts and Scraps; Kosmicdelics with Godson of Soul; Bandolero Duran and Comparsa; DanceCollage (Youth Dance Ensemble); Detroit Bellydance; Pinkeye; Bring-Your-Own Drum Circle.<br />
•	Comerica Diversity Stage (The Music Box):<br />
o	Ivory D. Williams, the master storyteller, performs fun, interactive presentations for all ages. Williams intricately weaves African and African American stories in with personal family anecdotes, full of humor and wit, to draw smiles and laughs from audience members.<br />
o	Calvin Cooke, Detroit’s own “B.B. King of gospel steel guitar,” is an extremely talented and influential musician from the House of God, Keith Dominion. His specialties include playing deep, soulful hymns, combining singing with his guitar work (one of the few steel guitarists to do so), drawing “praise” and “shout” during weekly services, and performing at the church’s annual 10-day national General Assembly in Nashville, Tenn.<br />
•	Meijer Main Stage (Orchestra Hall):<br />
o	Mavis Staples, Chicago-born R&amp;B/soul legend, will close out the Concert of Colors at the Meijer Main Stage. Staples’ career began back in 1950 with her family group the Staple Singers, later referred to as “God’s Greatest Hitmakers.” The Staple Singers formed a close relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., becoming the spiritual and musical voices of the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960s. </p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire Abraham</dc:creator>
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Concert of Colors
Friday, July 16
Detroit Institute of Arts (NEW LOCATION!)
Saturday &#38; Sunday, July 17- 18
Max M. Fisher Music Center
http://www.concertofcolors.com/
Q: What is the Concert of Colors?
A: It’s a free annual summertime celebration of the many cultures that make up metro Detroit. Arab American National Museum, ACCESS, New Detroit, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra present the Concert [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Concert of Colors</strong></p>
<p>Friday, July 16<br />
Detroit Institute of Arts (NEW LOCATION!)</p>
<p>Saturday &amp; Sunday, July 17- 18<br />
Max M. Fisher Music Center</p>
<p><a href="http://www.concertofcolors.com/">http://www.concertofcolors.com/</a></p>
<p><strong>Q: What is the Concert of Colors?</strong></p>
<p>A: It’s a free annual summertime celebration of the many cultures that make up metro Detroit. Arab American National Museum, ACCESS, New Detroit, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra present the Concert of Colors to promote diversity and unite people through music. Concert of Colors presents free indoor performances by musical acts from Detroit and around the world and an outdoor street festival with food, entertainment and family fun.</p>
<p>The 17th annual Concert of Colors takes place Friday, July 16 at the DIA, 5200 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, and Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18, 2009 at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Do I need tickets for this festival?</strong></p>
<p>A: No, thanks to our great sponsors all activities for the Concert of Colors are absolutely free.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Will there be an outdoor festival area in addition to the inside stages?</strong></p>
<p>A: Yes, Parsons Street between Woodward and the parking structure will be closed to traffic, and there will be food and multicultural merchandise vendors in the street. The entertainment will be located on the Orchestra Place Lawn along Parsons, along with a Children’s Area and other Festival fun.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Will there be food at the festival?</strong></p>
<p>A: You bet. We will have a number of ethnic food booths provided by local restaurants and Detroit-area cultural organizations, providing a variety of international and local fare. Inside the Max M. Fisher Music Center are several cash bars, offering beer, wine and non-alcoholic selections.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Can I bring my own food and drink to either location?</strong></p>
<p>A: On July 17-18, concertgoers are welcome to bring coolers, picnic baskets, or beverage containers to the Orchestra Place Lawn ONLY (not inside the Max M. Fisher Music Center). No food may be brought into the DIA on July 16.</p>
<p><strong>Q: What activities will you have for children?</strong></p>
<p>A: There will be a free children’s activity area in the outdoor grassy courtyard provided by Arts &amp; Scraps, where children can create their own art projects both Saturday and Sunday. Also included will be traveling entertainers, balloon creations, workshops and more.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Can I bring…<br />
Strollers?</strong></p>
<p>A: Stroller may be used at the outside areas but, please do not bring strollers inside the Max M. Fisher Music Center.<br />
<strong>Pets?</strong></p>
<p>A: Please do not bring pets with you to any festival site. We recommend you purchase CD’s to play for your family members that could not attend.<br />
<strong>Cameras?</strong></p>
<p>A: Still-photo cameras are fine, but please be aware that some artists have requested that photos not be taken during their performance or only during certain portions of their performance. No video cameras or other recording devices should be taken inside the performance areas. Please be respectful of these requests so that the performers will remember Detroit as a great place to play for a great audience.</p>
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Q: Can I bring things to sell at the festival?</strong></p>
<p>A: Concert of Colors has a large area for multicultural organizations and vendors to display their products. No one may display or sell on the festival grounds without a permit, and may only sell from their booth location. There are absolutely no exceptions anyone found selling merchandise without a permit will be removed. For information on becoming a vendor please contact Marshalle Montgomery of New Detroit at 313.664.2036.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Where do I park?</strong></p>
<p>A: At the Detroit Institute of Arts, valet parking is available for $8 per car at the Farnsworth entrance on Fridays. Secured self-parking is available directly behind the museum on John R Street. Self-parking is also available at the Underground parking garage on the corner of Woodward and Farnsworth. This lot is owned and operated by the City of Detroit. To confirm hours and pricing, please call (313) 221-2500 or <a href="http://www.detroitmi.gov/">visit their website</a>.</p>
<p>ADA parking is available on Farnsworth and Kirby streets. At the Max M. Fisher Music Center, there is a paid parking structure on Parsons (access Parsons from Cass Avenue to reach parking). Directions and parking instructions can be found <a href="http://www.dia.org/about/">HERE</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Q: What if we have bad weather?</strong></p>
<p>A: Except in the event of severe weather, all events will take place rain or shine. The Main and Diversity stages are located inside the Max M. Fisher Music Center, but the Outdoor Fun area on the Orchestra Place Lawn is exposed to the elements. So, if rain is in the forecast, please come prepared.</p>
<p><strong>Q: What time will you open?</strong></p>
<p>A: On July 16, the DIA is already open when Concert of Colors activities begin at 4 p.m. Doors open at the Max at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18. For a full schedule of music entertainment, click <a href="http://accfea.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=schedule">HERE</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Can I volunteer at the festival?</strong></p>
<p>A: Please contact Marshalle Montgomery at New Detroit if you are interested in volunteering at 313.664.2036.</p>
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		<title>Detroit’s 106-Year-Old Boating Tradition Races to the River</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire Abraham</dc:creator>
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Jennifer Clemens
Upgrade Detroit
The Detroit River will be roaring with excitement when the Detroit American Power Boat Association Gold Cup races across the water July 9-11. The Gold Cup is the oldest motor sports trophy, with the first awarded over 100 years ago in 1904. Presented by the Grosse Point Yacht Club, this year’s event will [...]]]></description>
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<p>Jennifer Clemens<br />
Upgrade Detroit</p>
<p>The Detroit River will be roaring with excitement when the Detroit American Power Boat Association Gold Cup races across the water July 9-11. The Gold Cup is the oldest motor sports trophy, with the first awarded over 100 years ago in 1904. Presented by the Grosse Point Yacht Club, this year’s event will feature the Offshore Pro Series, the Superlight Tunnels, and vintage race boat exhibitions. The U.S. Navy’s West Coast Super Hornet Demo Team will also perform at the Detroit APBA Gold Cup.</p>
<p>Michigan-native Christopher Columbus Smith made this 106-year-old tradition a staple in Detroit when Miss Detroit, a speedboat designed and built by Smith to exceed the 60 MPH speed limit, won the Gold Cup in 1915 on the Detroit River. </p>
<p>Viewing areas for the Detroit APBA Gold Cup are located off of Jefferson Avenue, between St. Clair Street and Burns Drive. General Admission  includes Memorial Annex Park, Henderson Park, and Owen Park and costs $15 for the three-day event (admission costs are waived for children 12 and under). Reserved Seating prices range from $50 to $205 for a two-day ticket package and Pit Access Passes cost between $30 and $125 for two days.</p>
<p>Friday is the qualifying round of the competition while Saturday and Sunday are race days. The high speed action of the Detroit APBA Gold Cup, along with the Family Fun Zone and picnic and BBQ areas are sure to attract fans of all ages.</p>
<p>For detailed course, event, and parking maps, ticketing information, and rules and regulations, please visit the Detroit APBA Gold Cup’s official website at www.gold-cup.com or become a fan of the event on Facebook. </p>
<p><em>Detroit APBA Gold Cup Quickfacts:</p>
<p>When: July 9-11<br />
Where: Detroit River (Off Jefferson Avenue between St. Clair Street and Burns Drive)<br />
Time: Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />
          Saturday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br />
          Sunday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br />
Cost: See Official Website for Ticketing Options and Prices<br />
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		<title>Historic Downtown Plymouth Hosts Second Largest Michigan Art Fair</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire Abraham</dc:creator>
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Jennifer Clemens
Upgrade Detroit
Founded, directed, and managed by mother and daughter duo Dianne Quinn and Raychel Rork, Plymouth’s 31st Art in the Park will take over the historic downtown July 9-11. Art in the Park was first held in 1980 in the heart of Plymouth at Kellogg Park. What was once known as a quaint festival [...]]]></description>
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<p>Jennifer Clemens<br />
Upgrade Detroit</p>
<p>Founded, directed, and managed by mother and daughter duo Dianne Quinn and Raychel Rork, Plymouth’s 31st Art in the Park will take over the historic downtown July 9-11. Art in the Park was first held in 1980 in the heart of Plymouth at Kellogg Park. What was once known as a quaint festival has grown into the second largest art fair in the state of Michigan that currently attracts over 200,000 attendees.</p>
<p>Voted one of the “Gems of the Great Lakes” by AAA Magazine, this year’s Art in the Park will feature over 375 local, national, and international artists, including child artists ranging from seven to 17 years of age. Media for sale will include paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, and photography, among numerous other unique art forms. </p>
<p>Live entertainment and food will also be available for purchase throughout the three-day fair. The My Adventure Theater will offer interactive family-fun acting opportunities for audience members to participate in, including Pirate Island, Nottingham Forest, and Strolling Characters.</p>
<p>A shuttle service will be offered for those attending Art in the Park. Those wanting to utilize this service are asked to park in the ACH Plant (formerly the Visteon Plant) located at 14425 Sheldon Road (near the M-14 Plymouth exit). The shuttle service is free of charge and provides round trip service throughout the entire three-day festival. </p>
<p>Art in the Park is a family-oriented event attracting children, couples, friends, and young and old alike. Everyone is sure to find something of interest at the fair, whether that be the ultimate piece of art needed to complete a personal collection or a Main Street stroll to soak in the summer sun and festivities. Plymouth is conveniently located halfway between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor, offering the perfect location for all Metro Detroiters to attend this artistic gem.	</p>
<p>For more information regarding hotels and restaurants in the Plymouth area and for an entire list of featured Art in the Park artists, please visit the fair’s official website at www.artinthepark.com or become a fan of Art in the Park on Facebook. </p>
<p><em>Art in the Park Quickfacts:</p>
<p>When: July 9-11<br />
Where: Downtown Plymouth &#8211; Kellogg Park<br />
Time: Friday &#8211; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />
          Saturday &#8211; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />
          Sunday &#8211; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
Cost: FREE!</p>
<p>My Adventure Theater Times:</p>
<p>Friday and Saturday at 1, 3, and 5 p.m.<br />
Sunday at Noon, 2, and 3 p.m.<br />
Shuttle Service Hours:</p>
<p>Friday &#8211; 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />
Saturday &#8211; 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.<br />
Sunday &#8211; 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br />
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		<title>Metro Detroit’s A Scream</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire Abraham</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jennifer Clemens
Upgrade Detroit
For all those horror film fans out there, the cast and crew of Scream are filming the series’ fourth installment right here in Metro Detroit through the month of August. 
Scream 4, directed by Wes Craven, takes place a decade after the last film left off in the fictional town of Woodsboro. Sidney [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_435" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.positivedetroit.org/metro-detroit%e2%80%99s-a-scream/dsc_0120/" rel="attachment wp-att-435"><img src="http://www.positivedetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/DSC_0120-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" class="size-medium wp-image-435" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Next Chapter Bookstore on Main St. in Northville, where scenes have been shot for Scream 4</p></div>
<p>Jennifer Clemens<br />
Upgrade Detroit</p>
<p>For all those horror film fans out there, the cast and crew of Scream are filming the series’ fourth installment right here in Metro Detroit through the month of August. </p>
<p>Scream 4, directed by Wes Craven, takes place a decade after the last film left off in the fictional town of Woodsboro. Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) returns home as an author to promote her new book Out of Darkness: A True Story of Survival in order to provoke Ghostface, who has remained dormant for the past 10 years. </p>
<p>Shooting locations for Scream 4 include Northville, Livonia, and Dearborn. Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Adam Brody have been spotted filming scenes for the upcoming movie in The Next Chapter Bookstore &amp; Bistro in downtown Northville. Gold and teal Woodsboro police cars sporting Metro Detroit area codes have also been seen cruising around the town. Dearborn’s Woodworth Middle School will double as the Woodsboro High School from films past. Cast and crewmembers were also spotted outside Livonia’s former 16th District Court on June 30. </p>
<p>Campbell, Cox, Arquette, and Brody have been spotted dining in Northville eateries such as Poole’s, Rebecca’s, and Table 5 or hanging out in Ann Arbor, where the film’s production office and base camp are located. </p>
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		<title>Free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop at Sinai-Grace</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Call For Entries For Carr Center Photography Exhibition</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
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