Oak Park Summer Concert Series Opens with Spotlight on Student Music (Cheryl Weiss, June 28, 2018) Oak Park, MI- It’s officially summer in Oak Park, now that the Summer Concert Series has begun. Every Thursday evening through August 2, 2018, music from a variety of local musicians will fill David H. Shepherd Park from 7:00…
Oak Park Summer Concert Series Opens with Spotlight on Student Music (Cheryl Weiss, June 28, 2018) Oak Park, MI- It’s officially summer in Oak Park, now that the Summer Concert Series has begun. Every Thursday evening through August 2, 2018, music from a variety of local musicians will fill David H. Shepherd Park from 7:00…
Daddys that Care Park Empowerment Day Celebrates Pontiac Families (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2018) Pontiac, MI – “Love. Compassion. Forgiveness. Those three words are of the highest frequency that one can operate in,” said Jerome Gibson as he spoke to the crowd of parents, grandparents and children at the second annual Daddys that Care…
Daddys that Care Park Empowerment Day Celebrates Pontiac Families (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 31, 2018) Pontiac, MI – “Love. Compassion. Forgiveness. Those three words are of the highest frequency that one can operate in,” said Jerome Gibson as he spoke to the crowd of parents, grandparents and children at the second annual Daddys that Care…
Ferndale Daddy Daughter Dance Feb. 10 Ferndale, MI- “EVERY GIRL IS A WONDER WOMAN” When: Saturday, February 10, 6–8:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. where: Ferndale High School | 881 Pinecrest featuring: A live visit from Wonder Woman; DJ; printed couples photo; fl ower, goodie bag, and light refreshments details: Girls ages 2–13 |…
Ferndale Daddy Daughter Dance Feb. 10 Ferndale, MI- “EVERY GIRL IS A WONDER WOMAN” When: Saturday, February 10, 6–8:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. where: Ferndale High School | 881 Pinecrest featuring: A live visit from Wonder Woman; DJ; printed couples photo; fl ower, goodie bag, and light refreshments details: Girls ages 2–13 |…
Hazel Park Vikettes Keep 60 Year Tradition Alive (Cheryl Weiss, Nov 19, 2017) Hazel Park, MI – How do you keep a sixty-year school and community tradition going? In Hazel Park, the Vikettes high school dance team, reported to be the oldest dance team in Michigan, have done it by creating a close-knit community based…
Brazilian Love Affair Music at Royal Oak Library Oct. 7 Saturday, October 7 at 3pm Come to the ROPL as Sheila Landis presents a Brazilian Love Affair celebrating the music of Brazil and Latin America with an emphasis on its distinctive African-based rhythms melded with European harmonic foundations. Listen to the sounds of the bossa…
NOVI, MI – Area older adults are once again joining forces for a Throwback Thursday 50’s Sock Hop. Guests from Farmington Hills, Livonia, Northville, Novi, and South Lyon will get together on Thursday, September 21, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 10 Mile Road. The evening includes dancing, refreshments and fun. Music…
Night of Stars Showcases Talent, Awards Scholarships in Pontiac (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 11, 2017) Pontiac, MI – The stars came out Friday to the Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac for The Clarence E. Phillips Ascend Foundation annual celebration “Night of the Stars.” Families were able to enjoy a variety of performances, including Pontiac’s own…
Springfield Twp. Offers Wedding Dance Made Easy Class (EVENT page) Wedding Dance Made Easy and Reception Line Dance are both one evening workshops on Monday, September 26th that you won’t want to miss! Register now at www.stpr.us Wedding Dance Made Easy is 7:00-8:30pm and $49 per resident couple/$54 per non-resident couple. Reception Line Dance 101…
Paris-themed Daddy Daughter Dance in Novi Feb. 4 (EVENT page) Novi, MI- The City of Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department will host the annual Daddy Daughter Dances on Friday, February 5 from 7-9pm and Saturday, February 6 from 2-4pm and 7pm-9pm at the Novi Civic Center. An Evening in Paris is this year’s…
Oak Park Daddy Daughter Dance Feb 5, 2016 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Daddy Daughter Dance February 5, 2016 7 to 9 p.m. Community Center 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI Enjoy an unforgettable evening with the little princess in your life! Special appearance by Cinderella and Prince Charming! Pre-Registration is $10 per…
World Dancers Delight Oak Park Audience (Ron Warren, April 30, 2015) Grace and beauty filled the stage of the Oak Park High School Auditorium as dancers of the world shared their traditions of music and expression. Oak Park Star II Dance group, the Praise Dancers, Hindu Temple Rhythms, and Kalasheta Temple of the Arts Dancers…
When two people seemed to randomly break out in a dance routine, people started to gather around. Music pumped out through speakers from Affirmations and suddenly people in solid red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple shirts emerged from the clusters of onlookers and began dancing as well.
“Whether it’s acting, dancing or public speaking, it’s all an exercise in risk taking, and in being able to be open and present in the moment of the performance,” Tann said to the class of eight. Attendees were ladies of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds and variation in experience. Each one left with more confidence and personalized suggestions for improving the way they move and share their bodies in the space that they are in.
The 2011 Ferndale High School Homecoming Dance was memorialized by student filmmaker Natalie Berger, who manages her own brand PyxisFILMS. Berger previously created a film about the student production of Oalahoma!, as well as several other videos about things she and her friends get to experience as Ferndale High School students.
Was high school prom a blast or a bust for you? Either way you’ll enjoy what the Friends of The Ferndale Library have in store for “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” their 80s themed adult prom fundraiser, which will benefit the Teen Programming and Collections at the Library.