Monday, January 7, 2013
A rousing musical tale of Huckleberry Finn and friends on the mighty Mississippi with a cast and crew from far reaches of Metro Detroit.
Grosse Pointe Theatre announces the third play in its 65th Anniversary Season, the rousing musical, Big River, which opens on Sunday, Jan. 20. In this rousing musical, taken from Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the audience is swept down the mighty Mississippi with the irrepressible Huck Finn, who helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along the way are hilarious, suspenseful and heart-warming, bringing to life favorite characters from the novel: the Widow Douglas and her stern sister, Miss Watson; the uproarious King and Duke (who may or may not be as harmless as they seem); Huck's partner in crime, Tom Sawyer, and their rowdy gang of pals; Huck's drunken father, …
Friday, November 23, 2012
Michigan Opera Children's Chorus 'Winter Fantasy' performs Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.
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Friday, November 23, 2012
DETROIT - The Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus presents its sixth-annual holiday concert and fundraiser on the main stage of the Detroit Opera House on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. The choir is a must-see performance for children who love music, and the perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a cultural experience at one of Detroit’s historical gems while supporting the appreciation of the arts in a new generation. The MOTCC is a permanent ensemble of Michigan Opera Theatre, and appears with the company in main-stage productions as well as its own performances. Eight children from Grosse Pointe are members of the children’s choir. They include: John O’Dell, Colette Henry, Josie Monahan, Hayden Barry, Antonio Cipriano, …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Annual Fall Concert and fundraising event, Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Grosse Pointe South Band & Orchestra presents its annual Fall concert and fundraising event, Pops & Pastries, Friday, November 30 at 7 p.m. Please join us at the Main Gymnasium to welcome Christopher Takis in his inaugural concert as Director of Bands at South High School, with unlimited pastries, a tin-can auction and 50-50 raffle. This year's theme, "A Salute to Disney," was chosen in conjunction with the music department's Spring trip to Disney Land, California. Proceeds will help reduce the cost of the trip and enable more performers to attend. Musical highlights include selections from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean, Up!, Beauty & the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Lion King, Fantasia, Fantasia 2000 and The Nightmare …
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Two teachers—one from from Grosse Pointe South and one from University Liggett—recently received honors for their work in the classroom and beyond.
Grosse Pointe South American History and Economics teacher Bruce Pelto has been named the 2012 Michigan Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Michigan Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Pelto competed for the award at a regional level and then was selected to be advanced to the state level. After winning at the state level, he will also be considered at the national level within the organization. The Grosse Pointe Public School Board recognized Pelto for his award during their last board meeting. He has been teaching with Grosse Pointe Public Schools for the last 11 years but has been an educator for much longer. Another teacher in the Pointes, Phillip Moss, who is the chair of University Liggett's Department of …
Cheryl Korejwo
8:14 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012
Come see our great and talented GP South Band & Orchestra kids, enjoy an evening of great music! more ›