Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Phog Walks Detroit

I have put out a Facebook invite for an incredible walk taking place in Detroit.
Bob Goldsmith of Detroit Tour Connections is hosting the two-hour tour.
The tour will be in the area of Cass Corridor...a richly interesting space, which will lead us to the Dally in the Alley festival.

Here's the details of the walk, according to Bob:
"I think we should meet at the main branch of the
Detroit Public Library. The address is 5201 Woodward. Let's meet at the rear (west) entrance, which is on Cass. People can park on Cass, or on Kirby. "Midtown" is a pretty large area of Detroit that includes the Cass Corridor, Brush Park, the Detroit Medical Center, the large campus of WSU, and the Cultural Center area.

We're mostly going to tour the Cultural Center area. Our two hour tour will include: Hecker mansion and other homes from the late 1800s; the DPL, DIA, Park-Shelton and Maccabees Bldgs from the 1920s; the Historical Museum; the Detroit Science Center; the Charles H. Wright Museum; the Scarab Club; the College for Creative Studies; and a few of the buildings on WSU's campus.

The Dally has a website -- www.dallyinthealley.com. It includes a map and directions ... but the best bet is probably to mapquest 5201 Woodward if we are going to meet at the main branch of the Detroit Public Library. People can take I-75 north to Warren, and then take Warren west to Woodward or to Cass,
or they can just take Woodward from downtown Detroit to the Cultural Center area."

We will meet initially at Phog Lounge at 9:45am. We will leave by 10am on our way to the Detroit Public Library. If you want to come, you must e-mail me at phoglounge@gmail.com or message me on Facebook (Tom Lucier). If you can drive...good...if you can't, we still have room in some cars heading over. And you need your Passport to attend.

THIS SATURDAY!!! We already have over 20 people coming, so there will be tons of opportunities to make friends from Windsor along with the endless opportunities to meet your American reflections during the walk. I think it's going to be an important first step in creating a very important community that is almost non-existent...the cross-border cultural community.

Personally, I feel that this is a KEY and CRUCIAL event for community leaders to be a part of, in order to initialize, strengthen, and solidify our relationships and understanding of our American brethren.
If you find yourself to be a leader here in Windsor, I really think it's a good time to start thinking about sharing your strengths with people across the way, who know little or nothing about this community of artists, musicians, and doers.

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Saturday, May 16, 2009

Musicians and artists...I'd like to see you on Monday...MORNING!

This is going to be tough to say in print, so I said it with video.
I'm used to asking all of you to come out to a place that requires money.
This time it's different.
More to follow after the vid.


[caption id="attachment_608" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Morning Flight"]Morning Flight[/caption]
This is the sculpture we're going to be meeting at, located on the foot of Askin Blvd., on the path along the river.

I think it's crucial that those reading this, and watching this video make their car seats available to those who are willing to attend.
We might not have a chance to flex our artistic muscle in the public eye like this again for a WHILE.
A peaceful joining of interests. A friendly introduction of art to the City.
Be a part of this.
My e-mail is phoglounge@gmail.com. If you need a ride, I will do what I can to get you there with myself or someone else.
Please, no excuses...if you comment on this post, tell me why you ARE going, not why you're aren't.

See you there!

In addition to this...Pina Ciotoli, of Windsoreats.com posted this tidbit of info for any BUSINESSES interested in showing themselves at the celebration space FOR FREE!!!

"Hi everyone! Just a reminder that the Creative Cities Walk is quickly approaching on Monday, May 18th. If you haven't already done so, please let me know if your organization or group will be participating in this year's walk. We are expecting great media coverage for this event and I would like to include your group if participating.

This is a great opportunity to show your support for arts and culture in this community and it's also the perfect time to showcase an event you may have coming up or fundraise for your group! Can't make it? Send friends or volunteers out to act on behalf of your group.

At the end of our walk we will be joining in on the festivities being held for Windsor's 117th birthday party at the Riverfront Festival Plaza. If you are interested in booth space at the Riverfront Festival Plaza, contact Nora Betram Romero at 519-255-6100x6309. Space for a 10x10 booth at the plaza is free, but you must register with Nora before May 15th.

Keep checking in to www.wea-arts.com as we will post the latest information on the site.

If you have any questions, would like to volunteer or have your group participate, please contact me at 519-890-5038.

Pina Ciotoli
WindsorEats.com
pina@windsoreats.com
www.windsoreats.com"

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