Celebrating Summer on the Riverfront
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Issue 5 • Summer 2018 CELEBRATING SUMMER ON THE RIVERFRONT rowds are visiting the donation to the Conservancy and delicious food RiverWalk and the rededicated “Rivard Plaza” as “Cullen trucks and Dequindre Cut in Plaza” in honor of their longstanding shop at the record numbers, commitment to the riverfront outdoor popup enjoying the fresh air, revitalization efforts. market. sunny skies and beautiful scenery. C L.I.T.E. Fest at West Riverfront Park Your support makes these special We welcomed the summer solstice in was bigger and better than ever before events, programs and experiences June while hosting events and programs as the Conservancy, along with the possible. The RiverWalk and Dequindre that drew more than 160,000 guests Ford Motor Company Fund, hosted Cut exist because of patrons like you. to the RiverWalk. The Riverfront Run, more than 3,000 Detroit students of all We are grateful for your support of our Kids Fishing Fest, Shimmer on the River, ages for a VIP fireworks experience. mission to create and maintain world- GM River Days, and our third L.I.T.E. class gathering spaces for all. There is still plenty of time to enjoy Fest were all very successful. many of our programs and special See you on the Detroit Riverfront. During Shimmer on the River, we events, such as Yoga and Tai Chi Will Smith honored Karen and Matt Cullen—two classes, the D.Cipher Music Series at Chief Financial Officer of our most dedicated supporters— Campbell Terrace and canine walks. Detroit RiverFront Conservancy with the Shimmer Award, which is our Stop by the Dequindre Cut Freight organization’s highest honor. We also Yard on Fridays, Saturdays and celebrated Karen and Matt’s $4 million Sundays to enjoy cold beverages, SOIRÉE: MASQUERADE ON THE GREENWAY As summer begins to wind down, it’s time to look forward to the 7th annual Soirée, this year a fall Masquerade on the Greenway, taking place on Friday, October 26. Pick out your favorite costume and mask, and come out to the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard to celebrate another fantastic season with the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. WHAT IS SOIRÉE ALL ABOUT? Soirée: Masquerade on the Greenway is an autumn Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. “But while summer may be fundraiser and party to support the Detroit RiverFront our busiest season, this party is a reminder that there are fun Conservancy. Proceeds allow the Conservancy to continue and exciting times to be had on Detroit’s riverfront and green hosting the many free and low-cost events and programs spaces all year long.” that are put on every year, as well as keeping the riverfront a safe and clean gathering place for everyone to enjoy. In keeping with the fall season, Soirée will feature Oktoberfest beer tastings, an autumn harvest feast, musical entertainment, “This year’s Soirée will mark the end of another wonderful and live artwork. Soirée guests are encouraged to come summer season in our parks, pavilions and greenways,” said masked and ready to enjoy a night of fall colors and Sarah Couyoumjian, development events manager at the entertainment on our urban greenway. Tickets and private tables for Soirée will be available for purchase at the end of August. The Conservancy also has many sponsorship opportunities available. For more information on ticket sales or becoming a sponsor, contact Sarah at [email protected] or (313) 566-8215. • Individual Tickets: $50 in advance / $60 at the door • VIP tables starting at $500 2 LOOKING BACK AT SOIRÉE: SHIMMER 2018 Shimmer on the River is the Detroit scenic RiverWalk and one-of-a-kind Riverfront and celebrate what we’ve MASQUERADE ON THE GREENWAY RiverFront Conservancy’s largest annual portraits by the Detroit-based creative, accomplished as a community,” said fundraising event and Detroit’s favorite Aura Aura. Mark Wallace, president and CEO of family-friendly carnival. All proceeds the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. But the activities and entertainment are put towards maintaining the beautiful “It was an honor to celebrate Karen were just the tip of the iceberg! Shimmer Detroit Riverfront as a safe and clean and Matt, two of our most passionate welcomed over 1,000 ticket holders space for the community to enjoy. supporters who have been with us this year, breaking the previous record, from the very beginning.” This year’s event featured a surprise and raised more than $276,000 from parade in honor of Matthew and Karen event ticket sales and sponsorships. In Cullen who have been instrumental in addition, every ticket and sponsorship transforming the riverfront. Attendees assisted in bringing families from were also able to enjoy an unforget- Black Family Development Inc. to table performance from BeatleMania attend the event. Live!, delicious food and drinks, carnival “We are very appreciative of everyone rides, private pedi-cab rides along the who came out to support the Detroit 3 SUMMER EVENTS & PROGRAMMING ON THE RIVERFRONT Summer is the most exciting and active season on the riverfront. If you’ve visited lately, you’ve probably noticed a lot of interesting things happening, or even participated in one of the fun weekly programs. If you haven’t made it out yet this summer, we’d love to see you at one of these great events! D.CIPHER MUSIC SERIES Street ramp to the Dequindre TAI CHI ON THE Cut between Orleans and The Dequindre Cut has been filled RIVERFRONT St. Aubin Streets. with the sounds of indie rock, Learn a new skill on the riverfront R & B, hip hop and jazz by some There’s still time to check out with Urban Solace! All classes are of Metro Detroit’s most talented a show before the series ends free and require no registration. entertainers this summer during for the year. Just show up with your own water the D.Cipher Music Series. Where: Campbell Terrace along bottle and come ready to learn some Tai Chi techniques. The Campbell Terrace is a small- the Dequindre Cut scale outdoor performance venue When: Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Where: The wetland area of that features a covered stage, (free) Milliken State Park (free parking tiered concrete walls for seating is available at Cullen Plaza) August 22 - O N E F R E Q and lush landscaping. It is located (Funk/Soul/R&B) When: 10 a.m. every Wednesday at the base of the Lafayette until August 29 (free) A special thank you to General Motors for their support of Reading & Rhythm on the Riverfront this summer. The popular literacy program served more than 4 4,500 children and families this season. SUMMER EVENTS & PROGRAMMING YOGA ON THE RIVERFRONT PACK WALK and food trucks like The Mean Weanie and Yum Village. RIVERFRONT Come out and enjoy Detroit’s Urban Solace is also hosting yoga beautiful riverfront with your Where: Dequindre Cut classes on the riverfront! All levels favorite four-legged companion! Freight Yard of yogis are welcome, so come Take in the scenic views with When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. out and unwind by learning Canine to Five on a guided pack every Friday, noon to 10 p.m. some core yoga and meditation walk, and meet other dog lovers every Saturday and noon techniques with the scenic and furry friends. to 9 p.m. every Sunday until Detroit River as a backdrop. Where: Meet in Cullen Plaza near September 16 Where: The wetland area of the concessions pavilion Milliken State Park (free parking RIVERFRONT WALKING is available at Rivard Plaza) When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. TOURS every Sunday until October 7 There is a lot of history along the 6 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. (free) When: riverfront, and the best way to Friday every week until August 31 learn about it is to visit. The (free) DEQUINDRE CUT FREIGHT YARD Detroit RiverFront Conservancy in partnership with Detroit The Freight Yard has become Experience Factory is offering one of Detroit’s hottest outdoor free walking tours that will touch destinations this summer! Visit to on Detroit’s prohibition history, enjoy delicious food and drinks, the Underground Railroad and browse through a pop up market even the construction of the featuring local artisans and Detroit RiverWalk. entrepreneurs and listen to a DJ spin some tunes. The Freight Yard Where: Meet at Cullen Plaza features a beer and wine garden When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday until September 30 (free) LEARN MORE AT WWW.DETROITRIVERFRONT.ORG 5 A DETROIT VISION: COMMUNITY COLLABORATION FOR WEST RIVERFRONT PARK West Riverfront Park is a 22-acre site transform it into a world-class destination. Detroiters to bring the voices of their between Rosa Parks Boulevard and The competition featured a unique individual neighborhoods to the Eighth Street along the Detroit River. community-led design process in which forefront of discussion during several It offers stunning views of the Detroit the public was asked to share ideas and planning meetings. This group of people and Windsor traveled all skylines and across the holds a lot “This park will have a profound impact on the lives of country to of promise Detroiters and will be a regional draw for recreation…” iconic parks as one of the in New York, next great – Mark Wallace, president and CEO, Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Chicago and public spaces Philadelphia in Detroit. to learn from input every step of the way. In addition, it other cities and get a feel for what With funding support from the Ralph captured the attention of internationally- could work in Detroit. C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, the Detroit acclaimed landscape architecture firms.