The Return of Summer Along Our Riverfront
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Issue 7 • Spring 2019 THE RETURN OF SUMMER ALONG OUR RIVERFRONT he time has finally come to C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park. Crowd The evening break out the sunglasses favorites like Typhoon Tommy, the kicks off a and join the Detroit River- Tuskegee Museum Air Show, Kids Zone Motown tribute front Conservancy for and sand sculptures are returning. We featuring The another memorable summer. are taking our food offerings to the Four Tops, an next level with a food truck rally of enormous food TAll your favorites are back. more than 110 vehicles—the largest ever truck rally, and Programming kicks off this month with assembled in Michigan! piano karaoke. Yoga, Moonlight Yoga, Tai Chi and Fit It will be the most talked about event And, we are thrilled to partner with Camp classes. Reading & Rhythm on of the summer! the Motown Museum to celebrate the the Riverfront returns on Thursdays and 60 year anniversary of Motown by Your support makes everything we Fridays, and the Campbell Terrace welcoming Smokey Robinson and do possible, from attending our Concert Series is back on Wednesdays. the Mary Jane Girls to Detroit River events and programming to annual Touch-A-Truck welcomed more than Days. Other entertainers that weekend gifts. Thank you for making the 1,400 attendees and allowed kids to include Brandy and Faith Evans. Detroit Riverfront a world-class climb aboard 50-plus large vehicles. gathering place for all. We hope that you will join us on June This year’s Detroit River Days on 20 to support the Conservancy Will Smith June 21-23 is a grand sendoff to West at Shimmer on the River, our biggest Chief Financial Officer Riverfront Park, which will be under fundraiser of the year. We are thrilled to construction in 2020 as it begins its celebrate one of our inaugural board two-year transformation into Ralph members, Nettie Seabrooks. SHIMMER ON THE RIVER Kick off the summer in style on June 20 Riverfront Conservancy’s largest annual riverfront will be toasted at the VIP at the 9th annual Shimmer on the fundraising event and all proceeds are reception, as guests raise a glass to River celebration. This year’s Shimmer used to ensure that the Detroit River- the beginning of another great event will tap into Detroit’s musical front remains a beautiful, clean and safe summer along the Detroit River. roots with a celebration of 60 years space for the community to enjoy. The Shimmer Award is presented to a of the Motor City’s signature sound – Hundreds of guests are expected company or individual who has shown featuring an unforgettable live to turn out, including community extraordinary dedication to the performance by Motown legends leaders and families from throughout revitalization of Detroit’s Riverfront. The Four Tops. Additionally, there our community. It is the highest honor that the Detroit will be rides and inflatable games This year, the Conservancy is excited Riverfront Conservancy can bestow, for the kids, festive eats from more to present the Shimmer Award to with past honorees including General than a dozen mobile restaurants Nettie H. Seabrooks, a founding board Motors, Governor Jennifer Granholm, and live piano karaoke by Sid Gold’s member of the Detroit Riverfront David K. Page, Matthew and Karen Request Room. Conservancy. Nettie’s unwavering Cullen and more! Shimmer on the River is the Detroit support of the Conservancy and For information on sponsorships or tickets, please visit www.detroitriverfront.org. CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT “We believe in Detroit and we believe STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS in the riverfront,” said Mary S. Messana, Once again, Shimmer on the River will be director, corporate communications & presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions community at S3. “The Detroit River- (S3), one of the largest staffing firms in the front is already one of the best places United States and a long-time supporter of to enjoy the outdoors in Detroit, and the Detroit Riverfront. the Conservancy is working to trans- S3 was founded in Detroit in 1990 by CEO form it into one of the most beautiful Cindy Pasky, and has since expanded its reach across the United international riverfronts in the country. States and Europe. But despite its growth, the company roots have We are happy to be able to give back always remained firmly planted in Detroit. to our city.” 2 DETROIT RIVER DAYS For many Metro Detroiters, River Days is the unofficial kick off to summer. th In June, the much-anticipated event returns for its 13 year with a new We’ll also have national acts location and a new look. Detroit River Days Presented by Soaring including: Eagle Casino & Resort takes place June 21-23 at West Riverfront Park. FRIDAY: Music takes center stage at Detroit River Days this year. The Detroit River- 8:30 pm Smokey Robinson front Conservancy is proud to partner with the Motown Museum to celebrate 6:45 pm Mary Jane Girls the 60th anniversary of Motown with special concerts and programming. 5:00 pm Luther Re-Lives There’s also a daily “Motown Hour” at 6:00 P.M. that features local performances for guests to enjoy. Additionally, we will host more than 40 local acts SATURDAY: performing throughout the weekend. 9:00 pm Brandy 6:45 pm Brian McKnight This year’s event will feature a food truck rally with more than 110 food trucks from all over Michigan and beyond. It will be the largest assembly 5:00 pm Notorious of food trucks in Michigan, ever. SUNDAY: As always, there will be plenty of things to see, hear and do for the entire 8:30 pm Faith Evans family at this year’s event. Favorites like the Jet Ski acrobatics, bounce 7:15 pm Carl Thomas houses, kids activities, air show and sand creations are returning. 5:30 pm Brielle Lesley For more information about Detroit River Days Presented by Soaring Eagle Also more than 40 local acts Casino & Resort, including hours and admission, please visit riverdays.com. on two stages! 3 SUMMER EVENTS & PROGRAMMING ON THE RIVERFRONT There are many programs and special events for the whole family to enjoy this summer. DETROIT RIVERFRONT RUN KIDS FISHING FEST DETROIT RIVER DAYS The Detroit Riverfront Run includes Don’t miss a chance to spend Detroit River Days is Detroit’s both a 5K and a 10K run/walk, quality time with your family and favorite festival and the featuring the scenic Detroit create lasting memories on the official kickoff to summer. RiverWalk and Milliken State Park. riverfront. At Kids Fishing Fest, This one-of-a-kind festival All participants will receive parents, grandparents and features an air show, jet-ski a performance t-shirt and guardians can bring their little demos, live music, sand commemorative metal, while ones to learn how to fish on the sculptures, kids’ activities, the top female and male Detroit River. There will be free gourmet food and drinks and participants in each age group snacks for the kids, free children’s more! Bring the whole family will receive a special award! games, a DJ and even free bait and celebrate the start of the and pole rental for those without summer season along the Where: RiverWalk and fishing equipment. beautiful Detroit Riverfront. Dequindre Cut Where: Milliken State Park Where: West Riverfront Park When: June 8 at 8:40 a.m. (10K) and Harbor or 9:00 a.m. (5K) When: June 21–23 from $40 for the 5K and $50 for When: June 9 from 12–4 p.m. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. the 10K (Use code “Detroit” (no cost, plus free Detroit River for $5 off your registration) Days admission pass to each) 4 SUMMER EVENTS & PROGRAMMING ON THE RIVERFRONT READING & RHYTHM ON DEQUINDRE CUT D.CIPHER MUSIC SERIES THE RIVERFRONT FREIGHT YARD Check out a show and get to All kids are invited to Reading & The summer’s go-to destination know some of Detroit’s most Rhythm on the Riverfront! Bring for retail, entertainment and talented entertainers this year your child out to enjoy live gourmet food is once again the during the D.Cipher Music Series. children’s entertainment, hear a Dequindre Cut Freight Yard. With Every year during the summer, story read by a local community a beer and wine garden, enter- local artists get in touch with leader and take a free ride on the tainment, food trucks by Brut Detroit’s musical roots and fill Cullen Family Carousel. Thanks to Detroit and Yum Village and a the Dequindre Cut with the the generosity of General Motors, Detroit-based vendor market, sounds of indie rock, R&B, hip every child who attends will go this creative space has all you hop and jazz music. Hosted at home with a free book. need for an afternoon or evening the Campbell Terrace, this small out with friends and family. Built outdoor performance venue is Where: Cullen Plaza from nine shipping containers, the perfect place for an evening When: Every Thursday and the “Hub” is the centerpiece of of musical entertainment in the Friday at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. the Freight Yard, featuring fun open air. and 1:15 p.m. from July 11 to furnishings, colorful local artwork August 16 (free) Where: The Campbell Terrace and a festive environment for all on the Dequindre Cut between to enjoy. Orleans and St. Aubin Streets Where: The Dequindre Cut between When: July 10 – September 11 Wilkins and Division streets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. (free) When: Starting in June and running through the end of summer.