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Axios
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Things to do in Metro Detroit: July 11-13
🍿 Calling all Nicolas Cage fans— come watch "The Wicker Man" and "Next" during the Nicolas Uncaged X fest at Planet Ant Theatre. Saturday, starting at 7pm. $40. 🤖 Feeling a movie, but want to do it outside? Try Movie Nights in the D. This weekend's feature is "Wild Robot" at Campus Martius Park. 7pm. Free! 💀 How do you feel about weird stuff like skulls and medical devices from the 1800s? Good? Try the Oddities and Curiosities Expo at Huntington Place. Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm. $12-$17. 🖼️ Browse the Berkley Street Art Fest, with a chalk art contest, beer garden and live music. Saturday, 11am-4pm. Free to enter. 🎻 Take the family to Chandler Park for hands-on art and music activities and performances from Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians. Saturday, 1-4pm. Free! 🍸 Stop by Cielo Rooftop downtown for its Elevated Fridays series with DJs, craft cocktails and prime views. Friday, 9pm.
Malaysian Reserve
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
Celebrate Independence Day at Greenfield Village with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra During Salute to America
July 2–5, 2025Tickets on Sale Now DEARBORN, Mich., June 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Get ready for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration as two of Michigan's most cherished cultural institutions, The Henry Ford and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), come together once again to present Salute to America, July 2–5, 2025, in the historic heart of Greenfield Village. For more than 30 years, Salute to America has brought people together in a unique blend of history, community, and musical excellence. Set amidst 80 acres of American history, Greenfield Village transforms into a summer celebration from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each evening. A Multi-Sensory Independence Day Experience Guests will enjoy a lively mix of musical ensembles, street performers in period dress, and classic village attractions, including free carousel rides and holiday themed vignettes. With seven historic districts to explore, every step brings a new sound—from ragtime and Motown to choral harmonies, jazz, and blues. Adding to the fun are street food vendors, selections of craft beer and adult beverages, holiday themed treats, and of course Greenfield Village's world-famous custard. With an additional purchase, guests can also attend our Summer Salute Dinner in the Lodge at Christie and Main which includes summer picnic favorites. As the sun sets, the evening culminates in a grand performance by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Na'Zir McFadden, DSO Assistant Conductor and Phillip & Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador. The DSO will perform a powerful program of orchestral favorites, including selections from Duke Ellington, John Williams and Aaron Copland and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, complete with live cannon fire. The night concludes with a dazzling fireworks finale that lights up the skies above Greenfield Village. Salute to America is a beloved tradition, and tickets sell quickly. Don't miss your chance to be part of this patriotic celebration. For tickets and more information, visit Salute to America at Greenfield Village | The Henry Ford About The Henry Ford Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford is a globally-recognized destination that fosters inspiration and learning from hands-on encounters with artifacts that represent the most comprehensive collection anywhere focusing on innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness in America. Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school. Together with its online presence at and Invention Convention Worldwide, the growing affiliation of organizations fostering innovation, invention and entrepreneurship in K-12 students, The Henry Ford is a force for inspiring every individual to innovate, create and invent.
Associated Press
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Celebrate Independence Day at Greenfield Village with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra During Salute to America
July 2–5, 2025 Tickets on Sale Now DEARBORN, Mich., June 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration as two of Michigan's most cherished cultural institutions, The Henry Ford and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), come together once again to present Salute to America, July 2–5, 2025, in the historic heart of Greenfield Village. For more than 30 years, Salute to America has brought people together in a unique blend of history, community, and musical excellence. Set amidst 80 acres of American history, Greenfield Village transforms into a summer celebration from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each evening. A Multi-Sensory Independence Day Experience Guests will enjoy a lively mix of musical ensembles, street performers in period dress, and classic village attractions, including free carousel rides and holiday themed vignettes. With seven historic districts to explore, every step brings a new sound—from ragtime and Motown to choral harmonies, jazz, and blues. Adding to the fun are street food vendors, selections of craft beer and adult beverages, holiday themed treats, and of course Greenfield Village's world-famous custard. With an additional purchase, guests can also attend our Summer Salute Dinner in the Lodge at Christie and Main which includes summer picnic favorites. As the sun sets, the evening culminates in a grand performance by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Na'Zir McFadden, DSO Assistant Conductor and Phillip & Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador. The DSO will perform a powerful program of orchestral favorites, including selections from Duke Ellington, John Williams and Aaron Copland and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, complete with live cannon fire. The night concludes with a dazzling fireworks finale that lights up the skies above Greenfield Village. Salute to America is a beloved tradition, and tickets sell quickly. Don't miss your chance to be part of this patriotic celebration. For tickets and more information, visit Salute to America at Greenfield Village | The Henry Ford About The Henry Ford Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford is a globally-recognized destination that fosters inspiration and learning from hands-on encounters with artifacts that represent the most comprehensive collection anywhere focusing on innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness in America. Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school. Together with its online presence at and Invention Convention Worldwide, the growing affiliation of organizations fostering innovation, invention and entrepreneurship in K-12 students, The Henry Ford is a force for inspiring every individual to innovate, create and invent. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Henry Ford
CBS News
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Michigan Matters: Celebrating autos and American history
With the Fourth of July holiday almost here, the Salute to America Program featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with nightly fireworks will be held July 2-5 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, as it has for over 30 years. Ellen Hill Zeringue Tim Lawlis/CBS Detroit Ellen Hill Zeringue, vice president of venues, programs and chief marketing officer of The Henry Ford (which includes The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village and The Rouge Factory Tour), appears on Michigan Matters to talk about that signature program. The Henry Ford is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country and one of the top in Michigan. She mentioned other exhibits and programs coming up, too, including the Jackson Home, which will debut in 2026. David Madeira, Rod Alberts and Steve Saleen with Michigan Matters host Carol Cain. Tim Lawlis/CBS Detroit The focus of the show also is on autos – past and present ---as David Madeira, Vice Chair of America's Automotive Trust (AAT), Rod Alberts, AAT board member and former Executive Director of DADA, and Steve Saleen, of Saleen Inc., manufacturer of premier specialty vehicles including race cars, talk about America's love affair of autos. They also mention the upcoming "The Drive Home VII: Route 66 – A Century of Adventure," which will take place along celebrated Route 66 in California and make its way to the 2026 Detroit Auto Show in January 2026. Saleen, also a race car driver, talked about some of the iconic cars his company has made, with some being featured in well-known movies.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big Sean to join Detroit Symphony in June for an evening of orchestral hip-hop
One of the most unconventional concerts of Big Sean's career will happen June 29, when the rapper joins his hometown Detroit Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music. The Detroit star will lead an Orchestra Hall bill that includes fellow rappers Skilla Baby, Tee Grizzley, Illa J, Nasaan and Queen Naija for a show blending hip-hop and orchestral arrangements, complete with a DSO segment honoring the late J Dilla. The show is presented in part by the Detroit Pistons, where Big Sean serves as the creative director of innovation. Ticket proceeds will benefit the Detroit Pistons Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan and Big Sean's Sean Anderson Foundation. It's the second big hip-hop-meets-symphony show on the books for this summer: Atlanta rapper Jeezy will play the Fox Theatre Sept. 12 with his own orchestral spin on the hits. Tickets for the Big Sean-DSO concert start at $75 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday through Ticketmaster. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Big Sean to join DSO in June for an evening of orchestral hip-hop
