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Issue 8 • Summer 2019 SUMMER ON THE RIVERFRONT e are thrilled that so Every Yoga and Tai Chi class was There is still many of you have packed to capacity, including three time to visit joined us on the Detroit sold-out Moonlight Yoga sessions. the Dequindre Riverfront this summer. Over 400 kids discovered the joy of Cut Freight WOur plazas have been packed with Reading and Rhythm every Thursday Yard or listen kids, families, dogs, and joggers and Friday. And close to 1,200 seniors to some music venturing down to the riverfront to visited the riverfront each week during at the Campbell enjoy cool breezes and beautiful views the DMC Riverwalkers program. Terrace of the Detroit River. The Detroit River- Performance front continues to be a diverse gathering All the while, our incredible team has Series. And, fall place where our entire community been working hard to create new and favorites return with Soirée on the comes together. exciting spaces along the riverfront. Greenway on September 13 and We saw construction begin on the HarvestFest on October 26. This summer we broke records. Joseph Campau Greenway project and Your support makes all of this possible. More than 200,000 people attended the addition of a boardwalk across Thank you for visiting the riverfront Detroit River Days at West Riverfront the Riverfront Towers property. In the this summer and for supporting the Park. For many, this was the first time coming weeks, we will celebrate the Conservancy all year. that they had experienced the future site grand opening of Robert C. Valade of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park. Park—formerly known as Atwater I hope to see you soon along the Beach—which features a giant sandbox riverfront. We also enjoyed a record turnout and play area for kids, drinks on the first of almost 1,300 participants for our ever riverfront barge and great food in Mark Wallace Riverfront Run. We had our largest the shed area off Atwater Street. President & CEO ever Fishing Fest with 800 attendees. SOIRÉE ON THE GREENWAY A sense of mystery and whimsy will again fill the air throughout the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard as the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s popular Soirée on the Greenway returns Friday the 13th of September from 6 to 10 p.m. At this full moon masquerade and fundraiser, guests are encouraged to come masked and dressed to impress for an unforgettable evening under the stars. The event will feature unique food, drink, and interactive art, including fall flavors from local food trucks YumVillage, Tres Leches ‘N Snacks and TruckShuka, a Build Your Own Bon activity by local chocolatiers Bon Bon Bon, pedal-powered animal bikes by Detroit artist Juan Martinez, palm readings from Boston Tea Room, and our first 100 guests will receive complimentary one-of-a-kind masks created by artists from across the country, thanks to our Mask Sponsor Ford Motor “Citizens Bank is proud to again Company. As during last year’s event, there will also be numerous surprises in store for guests. serve as presenting sponsor for Soirée on the Greenway. The work Soirée is presented by Citizens Bank - the event’s most prominent sponsor. Funds raised from Soirée will provide that the Conservancy is doing along the Conservancy with much-needed financial support that the riverfront is crucial to boosting is used to preserve the Dequindre Cut as a safe, lively and the economic vitality of the Detroit beautiful destination for visitors. community and their efforts are bringing together people from all For information on Soirée sponsorship opportunities corners of the city.” or tickets, please contact [email protected] – Rick Hampson, President of Citizens Bank, Michigan or 313-566-8215 or visit detroitriverfront.org/soiree. 2 LOOKING BACK AT SHIMMER 2019 The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Riverfront remains a beautiful, clean live screen printing demonstrations. th celebrated the start of summer at its 9 and safe place for everyone to enjoy. Additionally, Eastern Market’s Signal annual Shimmer on the River June 20 This year’s Shimmer event tapped into Return was at the event with an antique at West Riverfront Park. Rain showers Detroit’s musical roots and signature Mo- letter press in which guests could print throughout the day didn’t dampen town vibe. The evening featured a number their own Detroit Riverfront keepsake. the festive atmosphere as more than of classic and new Detroit favorites – The rainy weather didn’t keep more 700 people attended the event and including an unforgettable performance than 500 guests from attending the helped raise over $200,000 for the by The Four Tops and live piano karaoke VIP reception either, in which the Conservancy. This year’s Shimmer was from Sid Gold’s Request Room. Conservancy recognized Nettie H. again supported by Strategic Staffing Seabrooks with its highest honor, the Solutions. S3 has supported Shimmer In addition to fun games for the kids Shimmer Award. Nettie is a founding since the very first event in 2011. and delicious eats from more than a dozen Detroit-based for trucks, guests board member of the Detroit Riverfront The money raised from Shimmer will were also able to choose their design Conservancy and has demonstrated be used to ensure that the Detroit steadfast leadership to the organization for either a pennant or a tote bag during for more than 16 years. 3 EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING ON THE RIVERFRONT There’s still time to visit the Detroit Riverfront for a special event or program this summer. ROBERT C. VALADE PARK CANINE TO FIVE CAMPBELL TERRACE OPENING PACK WALK PERFORMANCE SERIES Join us for the grand opening Bring your favorite four-legged Every year during the summer, of the Detroit riverfront’s newest canine companion for a fun walk Detroit’s local artists delve into park and latest go-to destination: along the beautiful riverfront. It’s the musical roots of the city and Robert C. Valade Park. a great way to make friends of the host free concerts at the Campbell Memorial Terrace on the Dequindre Where: 2670 Atwater Street human and the canine variety. Cut. There are many great artists Where: Cullen Plaza When: TBD This Fall still in the lineup for this summer, When: Every Sunday – so come out to the Terrace to May – October at 10:30 a.m. enjoy hip hop, indie rock, R&B or jazz music in the open air. Where: The Campbell Memorial Terrace on the Dequindre Cut near the Lafayette Street entrance When: Every Wednesday through September 11 at 7 p.m. (free) 4 EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING ON THE RIVERFRONT DXF RIVERFRONT SOIRÉE ON THE GREENWAY SMOKE ON THE RIVER WALKING TOURS Put on your favorite costume or Cigar and music lovers alike can Is it your first time visiting the mask for a magical evening raising mingle on the riverfront at riverfront? Get to know all the funds to support the riverfront. Detroit’s first-ever cigar festival. best that the Detroit International Proceeds from Soirée are used Guests will have the chance to Riverfront has to offer with the to sustain the riverfront as a safe, receive and sample more than 14 Detroit Experience Factory (DXF). clean and beautiful destination cigar brands while taking in the On this walking tour, you’ll take in for everyone to enjoy. This year’s beauty of the Detroit River. the sights and get to know the event will feature delicious eats Sponsored by Soaring Eagle riverfront on a personal basis. from popular food trucks, as well Casino & Resort, the event will as local beer and hard seltzers. include first-rate entertainment, Where: Tours begin at including a casino gaming tent Cullen Plaza Where: The Dequindre Cut and live musical performances by Freight Yard When: The second and fourth Ben Sharkey, La Trio Escobar, Sundays of the month through When: Friday, September 13 313 The Live Experience and September 22. Tour begins from 6 to 10 p.m. Sky Covington. Attendees will promptly at 2 p.m. (free) also have the chance to sip specialty cocktails and libations while enjoying fabulous food from some of the hottest Detroit food trucks. Where: West Riverfront Park When: Saturday, September 28 from 2 to 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit SmokeOnTheRiverDetroit.com. 5 ROBERT C. VALADE PARK: AN OASIS ON THE RIVERFRONT The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Michigan Department of Transportation, Conservancy leadership believes that announced on August 22 that the newest the Knight Foundation and the William the park will quickly become one of the public space along the riverfront will Davidson Foundation. most popular destinations along the be known as Robert C. Valade Park Since the groundbreaking last year, riverfront when it opens. when it opens to the public this fall. The construction has progressed steadily. “Robert C. Valade Park will be a short park’s name celebrates native Detroiter Crews are currently putting the finishing 10-minute walk away from other popular and former Carhartt, Inc. Chairman and touches on the park. destinations like Mt. Elliott Park and CEO Robert C. Valade, and is in recog- Located just east of the Aretha Franklin Cullen Plaza,” said Mark Wallace, nition of a gift to the Detroit Riverfront Amphitheatre along Atwater Street, president and CEO of the Detroit River- Conservancy from the Molly and Mark Robert C. Valade Park will feature a sandy front Conservancy. “We envision it Valade Family Fund. beach, Detroit’s only floating bar, picnic being a beachfront oasis right in the Formerly known as Atwater Beach, the areas, a large shed for food and program- heart of downtown Detroit where park is located in the East Riverfront ming, and a large playground for the kids.
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