Dec 14 Sunday
All About the Trio’s annual holiday concert welcomes vibraphonist Cary Kocher for special arrangements of holiday standards that will reference beloved jazz vibraphonists such as Milt Jackson, Gary Burton and Lionel Hampton. Joy and cheer is guaranteed to be felt by all! Join us for a fun, informative and interactive afternoon of holiday jazz in the House!
Ellen Rowe, pianoPaul Keller, bassPete Siers, drumsCary Kocher, vibraphone
Description: Get ready to deck the halls with the Michigan Philharmonic! Immerse yourself in the joyous sounds of the season as they perform all your cherished holiday favorites. This beloved tradition is the perfect way to launch your holiday celebrations. Join us and raise your voice in a festive holiday sing-along of your Christmas carols!
The Michigan Philharmonic – (or “Michigan Phil”) – is one of the most innovative and dynamic professional orchestras in Southeast Michigan. Nan Washburn, Music Director & Conductor since 1999, has won 19 ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music from the League of American Orchestras. In 2016 the Michigan Philharmonic received First Place in the American Prize for the Performance of American Music. The orchestra performs in an ever-expanding roster of Michigan communities; including Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Livonia, Brighton, Downtown Detroit, and many others. The Michigan Phil is committed to reaching out to a broad and diverse array of audiences and providing enjoyable cultural and social experiences, while encouraging anyone who loves live music events to “Spend the night with Michigan Phil.”
TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVEHelp make this holiday season a merry and bright one for the girls and boys in our community. Bring a donation of a new and unwrapped toy to drop off for Toys for Tots in the BCPA lobby. Doors open at 3:00pm.
Dec 15 Monday
We need multilingual volunteers for the Salvation Army Christmas programs. Be an Elf. "Believe in the magic of the season."Wednesday or ThursdayDecember 17-189 am-5 pm734-668-8353kimberly.castillo@usc.salvationarmy.org
Dec 16 Tuesday
Multilingual volunteers needed for toy shop event.Be an Elf. "Believe in the Magic of the season" Wednesday or Thursday, December 17-189 am-5 pm
Dec 17 Wednesday
2 Stones Events will be bringing in metro Detroit’s finest jazz artists for a new series — Sessions @ The Vinyl Society, in the heart of downtown Detroit’s Paradise Valley. Two shows every Wednesday: 8:00 and 9:45 p.m. — and NEVER a cover charge!Oct. 8 Heather Black ProjectOct. 15 Ben SharkeyOct. 22 Noah Jackson & Full CircleOct. 29 Jim Alfredson's Dirty Fingers
Dec 18 Thursday