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THE SECOND ANNUAL
ARIZONA-DETROITERS DINNER
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008
WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
89% of the Attendees rated this event as Excellent / Very Good!
Guest Speaker TOM SHANNON * Special Guest ROBIN SEYMOUR
A monumental thank you to these two terrific gentlemen
whose presentations absolutely enraptured us ol' Detroiters --
and to everyone who attended -- for their contributions to this memorable evening!
CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS!
READ WHAT THE ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY
We also had another Special Guest:
Jan McClellan
Lead Singer of the 60's Detroit All-Girl Band,
The Debutantes
She brought two photos of her band when they appeared on Swingin' Time,
one when Robin was host, the other when Tom was host!
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DETROITERS DINNER
HERE ARE THE LOCATIONS YOU VOTED FOR
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Detroit MI |
47.97% |
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Los Angeles CA |
10.96% |
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Tampa FL |
10.96% |
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Las Vegas NV |
9.59% |
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San Diego CA |
8.22% |
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Dallas TX |
6.85% |
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Orlando FL |
2.74% |
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Portland OR |
2.74% |
Regretably, since the time this Survey was published,
a member of my immediate family developed a very serious health issue.
At this time, I am unable to commit to future Detroiters Dinners.
When the situation improves, the dates will be published.
Thank you for your understanding.
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If you've always wanted to get back to BOB-LO ISLAND...
BOB-LO ISLAND INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
JULY 25-27, 2008
Tentatively scheduled to appear are:
Warren Hill
Ramsey Lewis.
Alexander Zonjic
Keiko Matzui
Fourplay
Jazz Fest will also include fireworks and an Afterparty on Saturday night,
as well as Gospel singers on Sunday morning.
Entertainment on the island runs from 1:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday and Sunday.
Watch for tickets to go on sale via Ticketmaster and at the Boblo Island Discovery Centre.
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NEW!
From Wayne State University Press
Summer Dreams: The Story of Bob-lo Island
by Patrick Livingston
$24.95
Paperback ~ Released March 26, 2008
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & TO ORDER
"Patrick Livingston has written the complete book on Bob-lo, from the well-known subjects
of amusement rides and river cruises to the lesser-known tales of racism,
insolvency, and rowdy motorcycle gangs. Summer Dreams is smart, informative,
and a great addition to anyone's local history bookshelf."
--Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press columnist and co-editor of The Detroit Almanac
MORE BOOKS ABOUT BOB-LO:
 
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NOW SHOWING
at the
DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
DETROIT: THE REEL STORY
A small theatre in the gallery is now showing this seven-minute
video documentary about going to the movies in metro Detroit.
It showcases the rich history of Detroit’s vast network of theaters,
large and small, chains and independents, ethnic and specialty venues
and little known cinemas from the early part of the twentieth century
through today’s multiplexes. The exhibit also explores some of the “extras” —
from popcorn to 3-D glasses that made the moviegoing experience
so memorable for millions of patrons.
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CLICK HERE for “Detroit’s Downtown Movie Palaces," a book published by Arcadia.
OTHER BOOKS ABOUT DETROIT
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Recently Added To The Collection At The
Detroit Historical Museum
- Artifacts from the legendary Tiger Stadium, donated by the City of Detroit and the Detroit Tigers, including an original brass ticket window from the 1930s and a set of orange seats numbered 1-4;
- A natural leopard coat with ranch mink collar purchased at Rollins Furs in Detroit from 1967;
- A beer barrel from the Schmidt Brewing Company of Detroit circa 1933-1951;
- A mohair cape and matching hat from the Hudson’s downtown store on Woodward. The donor, Marjorie Benedict Shultz, was the fashion coordinator for the Woodward Shops from 1948 to 1950.
- A collection of Detroit-themed t-Shirts ranging from 1975-2000 donated by Dan Graschuck.
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WORTH READING & WATCHING
Searching for R. Kelley
A discarded piece of paper found in Detroit's decaying train depot
tells the story of a man, a landmark, a city.
By Charlie LeDuff / The Detroit News
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WORTH A LISTEN
WKNR / Detroit News 1965-1968
Eight MP3s of Detroit news from back then.
Narrated by WKNR News Director Philip Nye
www.keener13.com
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* * * MAY SPECIAL * * *
For Detroit Memories Newsletter subscribers only
A Detroit Memories store
Something nostalgic for yourself or someone you know.
www.everythingdetroitstore.com
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BUY TWO DVDs for $25.00!
Non-subscriber price: $35 for both / $20 each
STRANDED AT THE CORNER
and
THE DETROIT DOCUMENTARIES
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO ORDER
 
Offer ends May 31, 2008. Quantities are limited.
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