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6 days ago
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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
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25-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola coming to The Henry Ford for sold-out events
The Henry Ford's vast collection of artifacts speaks to the legacy of America's cultural and technological achievements. This month, it also will host a creative icon who should be declared a national treasure. Director Francis Ford Coppola, whose classic films 'The Godfather,' 'The Godfather II" and 'Apocalype Now' and more are imprinted on the national psyche, is set to appear at two sold-out events on April 27 as part of the series 'Francis Ford at The Henry Ford.' The iconic director, a five-time Oscar winner, will deliver remarks that afternoon at a special screening of his latest movie, 'Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis,' at the Giant Screen Experience in the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. A few hours later, he will participate in a conversation with his biographer Sam Wasson at 'Behind the Lens: An Evening with Francis Ford Coppola." He is expected to discuss his creative process and go behind the scenes of 'Megalopolis,' the 2024 Roman epic that unfolds in Coppola's imagined version of a contemporary United States. All this is happening one day after Coppola is scheduled to receive the American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award, a pinnacle of cinematic recognition. He will be presented with the honor April 26 by filmmakers George Lucas and Steven Spielberg at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. For Coppola, who was born at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and spent the early years of his childhood in the city, The Henry Ford event will be a homecoming to the region that gave him his middle name. As his father, Carmine Coppola, a flutist for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, explained in a 1988 letter to the Free Press, 'When Francie came along in 1939, I gave him the middle name for the man I was working for. At that time, Henry Ford was a big contributor to the Detroit Symphony and I also worked for the 'Ford Music Hour.'' The radio program employed Carmine Coppola as an assistant conductor and arranger. Francis Ford Coppola has continued to feel a connection to the Motor City, a bond that helped inspire his 1988 film "Tucker: The Man and His Dream," about the maverick automaker's attempt to create his own car line. In a letter to the Free Press timed to the arrival of "Tucker," the 86-year-old cinematic genius also wrote to the Free Press sharing that "my family always referred to me as the 'Detroit baby.'" Coppola shared his feelings about his birthplace and his AFI award in a recent email interview with the Free Press. Like his movies, his answers don't waste a word as they capture the mood and emotions of a sweeping moment. QUESTION: You were born in Detroit and spent the first three or four years of your life here, where your father played an important role with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. What is one of your strongest memories from that time? ANSWER: Getting stung by a yellow jacket when I was two years old. I couldn't believe how much it hurt and I went crying to my mother. Q: Beyond your middle name, do you think Detroit has had an impact on your life? Is it a place you follow in the news or are emotional attached to? A: It was always important to me that I was born in Detroit. As a kid I rooted for the Detroit Tigers when my whole family was for the New York Yankees. Coming from Detroit gave me a unique identity in a family of New Yorkers. Q: Your AFI Life Achievement Award event is happening on April 26. What do you think the Francis Ford Coppola of the early 1960s, who was making 'Dementia 13' with another native Detroiter, producer Roger Corman, would have thought about this? A: It's hard for me to think how my life has taken the path it has. I never imagined things like this would happen the way that they did. Q: Your movies have become part of the lexicon of American pop culture. How often do you spot a reference or nod to something you've directed, whether it's in a commercial, comedy skit, everyday phrase or another film? A: My eyes are so focused on the future rather than the past; there is a wonderful poem by Robert Browning which expresses how I feel: 'Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?' Q: Your appearance at The Henry Ford include as showing of your latest film, 'Megalopolis,' on the museum's Giant Screen Experience. Can you describe what it's like as a filmmaker, seeing your movie on an 80-foot by 42-foot screen? A: As if you're sharing your dream with a community of your fellow human beings, with your beloved cousins. 'Francis Ford at The Henry Ford' will continue with screenings of 'Megalopolis' at 7 p.m. on May 30 and 31. For information, go to The Henry Ford website. Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds at jhinds@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 'Francis Ford at The Henry Ford': Director Coppola to appear at museum
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- General
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Michigan mother grateful after local realtor returns lost wallet full of nearly $100 in tips
When Michelle Johnson of Wyandotte, Michigan, looked at her security camera and saw a stranger on her porch, she didn't know who he was — or what he wanted. Then, the stranger held up a wallet in front of the camera, making sure it was visible. Johnson quickly realized the wallet belonged to her college-age son. It held more than $100 in cash — tips he had earned from working the entire weekend at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The kind stranger was returning his wallet. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) Americans with upside-down car loans owe more money than ever before — and drivers can't keep up. Here are 3 ways to cut your monthly costs ASAP 'I almost cried. I know that sounds silly, but it was nice,' Johnson told WCSC-TV Live 5 News, describing the unexpected kindness of a stranger who went out of his way to do the right thing. Donnie Hanson, a 26-year-old real estate agent, was surprised to find the wallet while running errands on a busy Monday afternoon. He noticed the wallet lying conspicuously in the middle of the road. 'I couldn't believe that it was just lying in the middle of the road,' he told Live 5 News reporters. "I just knew I had to give it back," he added. Hanson explained that he had previously lost his wallet, an experience he never forgot, — especially since his wallet was never returned. Remembering how it felt, he was determined not to let someone else go through that same experience. Johnson, an elementary school teacher, emphasized that Hanson's thoughtful gesture had a significant emotional impact on her family. Losing the wallet meant losing more than just cash — it represented hard work and dedication. Now, her son has his wallet back. 'These small acts of kindness truly make a difference in the world,' Johnson said. She also pointed out how meaningful Hanson's actions were to her son, a busy college student who was rushing around town and likely hadn't noticed when the wallet slipped out of his pocket. Read more: Are you rich enough to join the top 1%? Here's the net worth you need to rank among America's wealthiest — plus 2 ways to build that first-class portfolio While this story had a happy ending, losing your wallet can be stressful and financially risky. Here are a few practical ways to protect your finances — and improve your chances of having lost items returned. Minimizing the cash you carry can reduce potential losses. Digital payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay offer secure, trackable alternatives to cash and can be processed from your phone. Consider carrying a smaller wallet with just your ID, one or two credit cards and a small amount of cash. Leave the rest at home or at another secure location. Fewer items mean less hassle — and less loss if your wallet goes missing. Also, keep your wallet in your front pocket rather than your back pocket, where it can more easily slip out. Consider discreetly labeling important items, like your phone case and wallet, with a phone number or email address. This ensures you can be contacted, without revealing sensitive information like your address, and increases your chances of recovering lost items. Regularly reviewing your bank and credit card statements can help you detect unauthorized transactions quickly. Think about setting up text or email alerts for larger purchases so you're notified if someone tries to make a big purchase, which, in the event your wallet is picked up by someone not-so-honest, it might trigger you to cancel your cards quicker. Taking practical measures can help protect your finances, while practicing everyday acts of kindness can help create stronger, more supportive communities. As Michelle Johnson experienced firsthand, small gestures can leave lasting impressions — reminding us all of the good we can do for each other. Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Protect your retirement savings with these 5 essential money moves — most of which you can complete in just minutes This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
