Once upon a time…That’s a phrase visitors to Edsel & Eleanor Ford House (Ford House), will hear quite a bit when the exhibit Fairy Tale Art: Illustrations from Children’s Books comes to the historic estate beginning July 16. Fairy tales will leap from the storybook pages on July 23 with a special Fairy Tale Festival …
Happy 65th Birthday to Buddy’s Pizza
The City of Detroit has declared today, June 23rd, as Buddy’s Pizza Day, in honor of the company’s 65th anniversary. Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh made it official by presenting a resolution to Robert Jacobs, owner of Buddy’s Pizza, at the restaurant’s original location. Today is also the day that Buddy’s unveil four specialty …
Field Trip Friday-The DIA
All I can remember from my trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts as a little girl is being bored. I was being led around the place by teachers who were trying to drive home points about artists I barely knew. But a recent trip left me feeling like the museum is really reaching out to us and making the experience fantastic for individuals, families and even children.
Cookies Take Over Detroit
In May the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels kicked off a nationwide tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its iconic chocolate chip cookie. The DoubleTree by Hilton Cookie CAREavan has embarked on a 10-week, 10,000-mile, 50-city tour to bring its sweet treats to tired travelers, weary workers and local charities nationwide. On Thursday, June 23, …
Keeping Kids Active In the Summer Heat
photo credit: funyouthactivities.com Kids and their families are encouraged to stay active rain or shine this summer during the third annual Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Kids ‘N Kicks Summer Walking Program at Fairlane Town Center. The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan-sponsored program is open to area families, is FREE of charge and …
The Wienermobile will be in Detroit June 21
Looking for something fun and free to do with the kids? Check out the Wienermobile Food Truck that will visit Detroit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 21 at the Rivard Plaza. Becks Davis of Detroit Moxie reports that the Wienermobile has teamed up with Chef Brian Perrone of Slow Bar BQ and …