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Detroit Auto Show Is Back Full Force Sept. 14-25

The North American International Auto Show has been reinvented for 2022 with a combination of indoor and outdoor displays. The Detroit Auto Show, as it is commonly called, is scheduled for September 14th through 25th at the Huntington Place, formerly Cobo Hall.

The Charity Preview is returning this year, and there are free community activities planned for Downtown Detroit.  The show is described as “next generation”.

The main floor at Huntington is already sold out. It will feature a mix of hands-on activations, traditional vehicle exhibits, and a showcase of automotive innovation and technology. Want to take a test drive? The 2023 Chevrolet Grand Prix downtown circuit will be available for test drives.

There is also a focus on the future of mobility with the AutoMobili-D exhibit, featuring the latest innovators, suppliers, and educators in the industry.

Detroit Auto Show Executive Director Rod Alberts said he expects the show to be a pivotal player in consumers’ vehicle shopping and purchase decisions.

https://naias.com/

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Lexington Music in the Park Arts Council

Musicians Lined up for Lexington Music in the Park

The Lexington Arts Council just released its lineup for Music in the Park 2022. Concerts take place at Patrick Tierney Park at Lexington Harbor on mostly Friday nights starting June 24th, and all shows begin at 7:30 PM.

The season kicks off with Katmandu, a Bob Seger Tribute Band, on June 24th, and runs through August 19th with Detroit Arena Rock. Due to the Lexington Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 1st, there will be one Saturday concert on July 2nd featuring The Gobies.

The Lexington Arts Council chose a variety of musical styles for the series including rock & roll, R&B, latin jazz, and classical strings. They encourage visitors to bring lawn chairs and blankets to see the shows and enjoy the many restaurants and attractions in downtown Lexington. A shuttle service to and from Tierney Park is available from 6:30 – 10:30 PM from various church parking lots.

Learn more here: https://lexington-arts.org/music-in-the-park/

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

June 4th River Run to Benefit VNA & Blue Water Hospice

If you have ever had an experience with hospice or home care, you know how important it is. There’s an easy and fun way to show your support for Visiting Nurse Association and Blue Water Hospice. The River Run is a 10K, 5K, 3-mile Walk, and 1-mile Fun Run that raises money to provide care for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

The River Run will be held on the morning of Saturday, June 4th at Marysville Park. Registration is open now, with reduced rates and a t-shirt included through May 22nd. Sponsorships are available and volunteers are needed to assist with the race. Packet pickup is June 3rd.

Angela DeLaere, president and CEO of VNA & Blue Water Hospice, said, “This is our largest annual fundraiser for VNA & Blue Water Hospice, and we rely on the support of our very generous community, and after a two-year pandemic break, we’re excited to be back.” 

For more information about supporting VNA and Blue Water Hospice with the River Run,  Sign up at www.vnabwh.org/river-run or call VNA at (810) 984-4131. 

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

“Children’s Storytime” Theme of Port Huron Rotary International Day Parade July 13th

It’s time to start planning your entry if you are going to be part of the Port Huron Rotary International Day Parade. This year’s theme is “Children’s Storytime”. This is the 102nd year for the parade, which kicks off the Blue Water Festival, leading up to the Port Huron to Mackinac boat race.

Registration is now open for community organizations and businesses to get a place in line for Port Huron’s biggest community gathering.

The parade will be held on Wednesday, July 13th with a 6:30 p.m. start time. The parade route begins at Huron and Glenwood and continues south through the downtown Port Huron business district, turning east from Military Street onto Oak Street and ending at Desmond Landing.

Cash prizes up to $450 are awarded to the parade entries that best represent the theme of “Children’s Storytime”, show originality and craftsmanship, show best costuming, and show a high level of effort. There is an entry fee for parade entrants.

For more information, go to :

http://paradeday.net

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Five Green Guardians to Be Recognized at St. Clair County Earth Fair

The 2022 Green Guardians have been announced. Green Guardians are those who work to enhance, preserve, and protect the natural environment in the Blue Water Area.

The winners are Jan Vincent of Lavender Creek Farm, LLC; Don Strauss of the St. Paul Lutheran Community Garden; Mike Shuler, a volunteer with the Blue Water Conservation District’s Spring Tree Sale; The Richmond Schools Lee Elementary Green Club; and the Memphis Elementary School Makerspace/STEAM Lab.

Melissa Kivel, a member of the Earth Fair committee, said, “We’re proud to formally recognize and celebrate the work being done by these people to clean up and support our local natural resources. Our community is a cleaner, healthier home for both humans and wildlife because of these environmental superheroes.”  

The winners will be recognized during the 2022 St Clair County Earth Fair at Goodells County Park on April 29th and 30th. The Green Guardians Award started in 2017.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

New Theatre District Festival June 3-5 Celebrates Local Theatre

Local theatre is alive and well in Port Huron. To celebrate the love of live shows and the talent that brings the shows to life, Port Huron’s Downtown Development Authority is creating a Theatre District and kicking off the idea with a Theatre District Festival.

The Theatre District Festival will be held June 3rd through 5th in Downtown Port Huron.

The three theaters that are part of the “District” are the Citadel Stage, the home of Enter Stage Right; McMorran Place, the home of Port Huron Civic Theatre; and the St. Clair County Community College Fine Arts Theatre, the home of the SC4 Players.

The Festival will feature art vendors, outdoor entertainment, and of course theatrical performances, along with music and dancing. Vendors will be placed along Bard Street and Superior Street to connect the three theaters.

Artists and vendors are being recruited now. 

For vendor signup go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrYIgYDzjGIsP-o34yixiA-lNY4T-zPQfn38DJr3aZX1WFFQ/viewform

To learn more about the theatre district visit their website here:

https://www.phtd.org/