Many Chances to Learn During Black History Month

Greater Detroit's Original Cultural Events Weekly • Thursday, February 2, 2017

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Free Films from Detroit Historical SocietyClayton Rye’s award-winning film, Detroit Civil Rights Trilogy will

screen at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12 at the Detroit Historical Museum and Proudly We Served, the story of the USS Mason and its African American crew, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb-ruary 11 and Sunday, February 12 at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. At the Detroit Historical Museum – Detroit Civil Rights Trilogy pres-

ents three personal stories that chronicle black history through the words of their subjects. The three unsung Detroit heroes share their stories about their influence on history and the impact it made in their personal lives. In 1945, Sara Elizabeth Haskell became known as the Rosa Parks of the Boblo Boat; Duane Gerlach staged blackface minstrel shows for more than 10 years in a Detroit suburb, and Dave Moore was the last survivor of the Ford Hunger March and related his experiences during the Great Depression. At the Dossin Great Lakes Museum – Proudly We Served tells the true

story of the USS Mason (DE 529) and its crew (photo, at right), the only African-American sailors to take a U.S. Navy warship into battle during World War II. They challenged the segregation of the U.S. mili-tary, fought Nazi U-boats, and won. Narrated by Ossie Davis, the film interweaves the personal stories of crewmembers with the Navy’s ar-chival footage of the ship and crew. For more information about these films or either museum, see de-

troithistorical.org. The Detroit Historical Museum is located at 5401 Woodward Ave.

(NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit’s Cultural District. For in-formation, call (313) 833-1805. The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is located at 100 Strand Drive on

Belle Isle. For information, call (313) 833-5538.

The Wright Museum Offers A Full CalendarThe Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has special

Black History Month events throughout February. Here is just one of the highlights: On Friday, February 10, the 3rd season of Detroit's largest poetry/live mu-

sic series, Mahogany@The Museum, presents a grown-up celebration of black romance with a 20th anniversa-ry screening of the classic movie, Love Jones (pictured) at 7 p.m. followed by a 9 p.m. show with some of Greater Detroit's best slam poets and musi-cians, interpreting themes and songs from the movie. From 10:30 p.m. until close, a DJ will spin and mix music for a romantic mixer. Tickets are $10-$15 online, and $20 at the door. For information, see thewright.org,

or call (313) 494-5800. The Wright Museum is located at 315 East Warren Ave., in Midtown Detroit's Cultural District.

Minds on Freedom at The Henry FordDuring the month of February, The Henry Ford will commemorate the

journey and legacy of African-Americans during Celebrate Black History! The Minds on Freedom show tells the inspiring stories of civil rights leaders like Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Gloria Rackley and Martin Luther King, Jr. Through music, dramatic performance and audience participation, the 30-minute show explores the lives of these champions for civil rights. Be-fore the performance a special film, United in Freedom, will also be shown. The movie documents the June 20-21, 2011 round-the-clock visit of the original Emancipation Proclamation to Henry Ford Museum. See thehen-ryford.org or call (313) 982-6001 for showtimes and museum admission information. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd., in Dearborn.

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SYMPHONIC NEWS

The MozartFest of the De-troit Symphony Orchestra has been very successful this year. Slatkin has been utilizing a smaller orches-tra, which is consistent with the customary size during Mozart’s period. This also allows the effect to be more of a chamber concert – with clarity of the different roles and ability for the individual instru-ments to excel. This past week has been

remarkable in the manner of presentation of individu-al pieces. I enjoyed the per-formance of the two violin Concertone with Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy and Hai-Xin Wu, violins. This is not among Mozart’s better known works, but its sense of intimacy is captivating.Horn performer Johanna Yarbrough (pictured), pro-vided a very delicate and warm rendition of the third horn concerto and Ralph Skiano’s rendition of the clarinet concerto seemed to turn on the entire audi-ence at Orchestra Hall. This performance could only be considered of a similar ex-ceptional level as that of Robert Williams in the Mo-zart bassoon concerto. We are heading towards

the final stretch of the Mozart Festival, starting on February 2, Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. and Febru-ary 3, Friday, 10:45 a.m. with Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (some people might remember it used as the signal for Misha Rachlevsky’s Nightcap with Mozart), Symphony No. 35, 'Haffner,' Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio, and Symphony No. 36, 'Linz.'

On Friday, February 3 at 8 p.m., and Saturday, Feb-ruary 4 at 8 p.m. Sharon Sparrow, flute and Yolanda Kondonassis, harp will be performing as soloists in Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp. Additionally, the program includes Sym-phony No. 38, 'Prague,' and Symphony No. 41, 'Jupiter.'In addition to the pro-

grams mentioned with the Detroit Symphony Orches-tra, on Sunday, February 5 at 2 p.m., the Detroit Sym-phony Youth Orchestra will be partnering with the University Choir from the University of Michigan School of Music to present Mozart’s Requiem. A pre-concert talk will

take place at 1 p.m. Among my few reservations: Not even one of Mozart’s 27 piano concerti has been presented in this festival. While only a small drop of Mozart’s ocean of output can be touched in any such series of events, the piano repertoire is too significant

to be completely ignored.Kerrytown Concert House

in Ann Arbor will be pre-senting light classical mu-sic programs during this coming weekend (singing) as well as next weekend (Peter Soave, bandolero, together with the Detroit Chamber Winds). For more information, see

kerrytownhouse.org. This past Sunday, I spent

a very nice afternoon at Marygrove College togeth-er with the Chamber Music at Scarab Club. The pro-gram featured a sonata for cello and piano by Paul La-Combe, and works that fea-tured percussion instru-ments. This was unique because of the quality of the music. On Sunday, March 5, at 7

p.m. at the Scarab Club in Detroit, Velda Kelly - vio-lin, Nadine Deleury, cello will perform together with Flutist Carrie Wiesinger, and guitarist Eladio Schar-rón. For more information, call (248) 474-8930. On Saturday of next week-

end, February 11, at 6:30 p.m. there is a fundrais-ing party being presented by the Rackham Sympho-ny Choir. The event will take place at The Mirage, 16980 18 Mile Road, Clinton Township, and includes auction items, a $2,500 raffle grand prize and Shinola Watch (2nd Prize), a red-carpet en-trance, live entertainment featuring circus artists and more! This special event includes a strolling dinner and open bar and should be a very pleasant event for renewing social and musical connections with friends.

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MOCAD's Valentine's Day Fundraiser for PetCallsPetCalls will host a fun Valentine's Day mixer for friends,

pets and Detroit Dog Rescue on Tuesday, February 14 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.The Event will feature specialty cocktails and treats for

humans and their dogs. From 6-9 p.m., guests can stroll the museum and enjoy music and other entertainment, in-cluding a pet psychic."We go into homes everyday with our veterinarians and

we know people like to take their pets to fun places," said Kimberly Jackson, CEO, PetCalls. "At PetCalls, we are big fans of saving homeless animals so we decided to show our love for Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR) with an event on the most romantic night of the year."PetCalls is a Detroit-based mobile veterinarian service that does in-home x-rays, ultrasounds,

K-lasers, lab tests vaccinations and other treatments. Detroit Dog Rescue is the first and only no-kill dog shelter in Detroit. Since opening in 2014, DDR has rescued thousands of dogs and advocated for alternatives to euthanasia, proper pet care education and low cost spay and neu-ter options.Guests and their pets will be treated to pet psychic readings from the readers of the Boston

Tea Room. The psychics have dozens of years of experience.A photographer will also be on hand at the dinner to snap pictures of dogs and their humans

and a silent auction with unique gifts catered to canine and human guests will collect addi-tional funds for Detroit Dog Rescue.The cost of the event is $35 for each human and four-legged companion. A special VIP ticket is

available for $50 that includes a VIP reception from 6-6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Detroit Dog Rescue. For more information call (313) 788-7387 or see petcalls.net. The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is located at 4454 Woodward Ave., just north of

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Romantic Valentine’s Night Out At AANM Celebrate a romantic Valentine’s Day night at the Arab American Na-

tional Museum (AANM) on Saturday, February 11. Said Kathryn Grabowski, AANM’s humanities program coordinator,

"It will be a night packed with culture, education and romance that can’t be replicated anywhere else.”

The Romantic Evening at the Museum begins at 6 p.m. and includes dinner for two at the fabulous Adonis Restaurant (located directly behind AANM), followed by a tasting of coffee, tea and sweets from the Arab World at the Museum, featuring delicacies from Yalla Eat! Cu-linary Walking Tour destinations Hashem’s, Masri Sweets and Mocha Café. Cap off the night with a complimentary glass of wine and a rare screening of the 1955 romance film Days and Nights, starring legend-ary Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez (pictured, at left). The film is in Arabic with English subtitles.

The package also includes a special parting gift from floral designer Maison Farola.

The romantic dinner for two at Adonis features the couple's choice of entrees including chicken, meat, fish or vegetarian fare, choice of two side dishes and a soft drink. After dinner the Museum will treat guests to a delightful array of sweets, coffees and teas representing various Arab traditions.

Those attendees who buy the dinner package can afterwards learn about the cultural significance of coffee, tea and dessert among Arabs. Enjoy traditional Yemeni Adeni tea with various spices, classic Yemeni kisher coffee flavored with cinnamon and ginger, baklava, harissa (semolina cake) and much more. This event is also free to the public

with an RSVP to arabamericanmuseum.org/sweets-tasting. Limited ticket packages for AANM's romantic Valentine’s Day experience must be purchased in advance

online or via telephone. Prices are $100 per couple for AANM Members and $120 per couple for the general public (tax and tip are included). For more event info and ticket purchase, visit arabamericanmuseum.org/valentines-2017 or call (313) 582-2266. The Yalla Eat! special dessert and tea tasting at 7 p.m. on February 11, is free of charge. The Arab American National Museum is located at 13624 Michigan Avenue, in Dearborn.

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The rock musical, which won both a Tony Award and a Pulitzer Prize, takes off the rose-colored glasses and gives audiences a glimpse of the suffering that mental illness can bring to the entire family.

Diana (Devri Chism) is a suburban housewife whose bipolar disorder, trig-gered by a family tragedy, was diagnosed sixteen years ago. She dreams of the perfect family life but realizes that she has delusions and struggles to cope with her mere existence. She laments, “We know it’s not perfect, but it’s all we’ve got.”

Diana’s husband Dan (Kyle Mitchell Johnson) is heart-breakingly loyal to his wife. He remembers when she was twenty, brilliant and bold. In his song Who’s Crazy he asks, “Who’s crazy? The one who can’t cope or the one who hopes?” It's a valid question. He does keep hoping that something will help his wife, be it pharmaceuticals, talk therapy, or electro convulsive treat-

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While Natalie is practicing, a fellow student, Henry (James Kern), enters to listen to her play. He is obvi-ously interested in Natalie, although she can’t see why. He enjoys listening to her but thinks the classical music she plays is too structured and doesn’t allow for improvisation and interpretation. Eventually, their relationship blooms and he declares his love for her in a lovely song Perfect for You.

Son Gabe (Brandon A. Wright), seems to haunt the entire family. He is always there for Diana, but Natalie rages that he is just the perfect

son who makes her feel invisible, especially to her mother.Because of the seriousness of her condition, Diana sees several doctors,

all of them played by Cody Robinson. The first doctor gives her innumerable pharmaceuticals to help her, and when she finally complains that she feels nothing, he pronounces her stable. Her song, I Miss the Mountains, is a cry for the peaks and valleys she longs to experience. Then she tries talk therapy, which makes some progress but still leaves her delusional. When they go to electroconvulsive therapy, she is left with huge gaps in her memory. She needs to go back to the experience which triggered the whole descent into illness and deal with it head on.

At the end, Diana realizes that you don’t have to be happy to be happy to be alive.

This is, in fact, a musical and the music is excellent. It won a Tony Award in 2009 for Best Original Score and Best Orchestration. The five-piece band is located above and behind the set and is ever present but not at all obtrusive. If we are willing to accept the convention of the music, the music enhances both the story and the emotions in this production.

The set is quite minimal but very effective. It is a multi-level unit set with set pieces which can be rolled out as necessary for the various scenes. This helps the action flow smoothly from one area to another.

Next to Normal runs at the Hilberry until February 12. For tickets and more information, call 313-577-2972 or contact www.hilberry.com.

The Hilberry Theatre is located at 4743 Cass Avenue, in Detroit's Midtown.

L to R: Kyle Mitchell Johnson, Devri Chism, Wesley Cady

THE SPORTING LIFE

By George B. EichornUM/NE's QB T.B. in SB LI

It’s here – the biggest sporting event on the planet occurs Sunday, February 5 as the New England Patriots play the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.Quarterback Tom Brady, a University of Michigan product, seeks a record

fifth Super Bowl ring as he leads his perennial favored Patriots – champions of the AFC - against Matt Ryan and the hard-charging NFC champion Atlanta Falcons, in search of their first championship ever.It shapes up to be an exciting game, starting at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the re-

tractable-roof NRG Stadium in Houston. This is the second time that this stadium has hosted the Big Game. Gates open at 2 p.m. for the sellout crowd. Tailgating (via permit only) will begin hours before that as fans fire up their

grills in eager anticipation of the matchup.FOX Sports (Channel 2 lo-

cally) has the telecast with Joe Buck and Troy Aik-man on play-by-play and sideline reports from Erin Andrews and Chris My-ers. Westwood One has the radio account as heard on WXYT-FM 97.1 ‘The Ticket,’ with Kevin Harlan and Boomer Esiason in the booth. Of note: a 30-second

TV commercial will cost a cool $5.02 million. Snickers candy bar has an-nounced that for the first time in the event’s 51-year TV history, a live com-mercial is being aired.Leading the crew of eight officials will be referee Carl Cheffers, in his first

Super Bowl assignment. Lady Gaga is the halftime entertainment while Luke Bryan performs the national anthem. A 10,000-person volunteer team was needed by the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee to pull off this extrava-ganza.The Falcons have not appeared in the championship game since 1999 when

they lost Super Bowl XXXIII to the Denver Broncos. They got here by defeat-ing the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. Under second-year head coach Dan Quinn the team finished with an impressive 11-5 season record and as the No. 2 seed in the National Conference. This is a very offensive-minded team featuring nine-year veteran Ryan who made his fourth Pro Bowl squad.Julio Jones was Ryan’s favorite target during the regular season, netting

1,409 receiving yards on 83 catches and six touchdowns. He has two other targets in Mohamed Sanu and Taylor Gabriel. Devonta Freeman is a Pro Bowl running back with 1,078 yards, 11 TDs and a 4.8 yards-per-carry. All-pro placekicker Matt Bryant is one of the best in the league.Atlanta’s fans are hungry for a title yet the odds makers favor the Pats (14-

2) who are led by 39-year-old Brady, suspended for four games at the start of the 2016 season for the “Deflategate” scandal. They were the No. 1 seed in the AFC and defeated the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers to punch their Super Bowl ticket.Coach Bill Belichick will set a record with his seventh head coaching ap-

pearance (tied at six with Don Shula). With this Super Bowl, New England will post a record ninth appearance.Did you know that the Pats have recorded at least 12 wins in every year

of the 2010’s decade? It’s an amazing streak and a model franchise for all of professional sports. They allowed the fewest points in the league (250) and scored the third-most (441). And they did it since mid-season without all-pro tight end Rob Gronkowski. No-names like Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan and Martellus Bennett caught Brady passes.The ground attack is led by LeGarrette Blount with 1,168 yards and an NFL-

best 18 TDs. Tackle Trey Flowers anchors the defensive line and recorded seven sacks in 2016. Prediction: Patriots 37 - Falcons 30. Reach him at [email protected]


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Palmer Court Townhomes5721 St. Antoine Street • Detroit, MI 48202 • 313-871-4621• [email protected]

City Living at its Best!Palmer Court Townhomes is an upscale, yet affordable rental community located just minutes away from the cultural center of Detroit. Enjoy a Tigers baseball game at Comerica Park, a show at the Fox Theatre, or a performance at the Detroit Opera House. No matter what you love to do there is something for you. If you love to spend time at home you will enjoy the amenities of your new townhome. With our spacious 2 bedroom townhomes you will always be as comfortable as possible. Palmer Court Townhomes is within walking distance to Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center. Give us a call to speak with our friendly staff.

Step into a home that inviteseasy living in a friendly environment

Our residents love their homes – Let us show you why!

• Free Utilities• Air conditioning• Refrigerator/Stove/Microwave• Spacious closets• Emergency pull cords• Storage space• Balconies on select units

• Community Room• Fitness room• Beauty & Barber shop• Laundry facilities• Private park with walking path• Controlled access• 24-hour emergency maintenance

Community located in Royal Oak Township. Designed for individuals 55 and better allowing for comfortable independent living. This beautiful community offers 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, walking distance to shopping. No Application Fee; 1 Bdrm starting at $619 & 2 bdrm starting at $672.

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Ferndale, MI 48220(248) 542-0881

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2-3 Bedroom Flats$650 - $1200 monthTenant pays utilities(313) 995-5534(313) 822-0057(313) 506-6184

SENIOR APARTMENTSYou Can Afford A Breathtaking View!

Come see our fabulous views of the Detroit River, Canada and Downtown. We are certain you’ll enjoy the many conveniences that River Towers Apartments has to offer you.Rental rates as low as $599 for water front living. You must be 55 to apply, all utilities are included. We are located at 7800 East Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48214. Space is limited so call today! Section 8 Waitlist is currently open.

7800 East Jefferson • Detroit MI 48214 • Office 313.824.2244 • TTY 313.649.3777Equal Housing Opportunity

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IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCYSpectacular Detroit Landmark building located on the Detroit River.• Controlled Entry • Cable Ready • Individually controlled Heat /Air • Emergency Pull Cords • All appliances with washer/dryer in each apartment • Elevators • Community room with TV• Evening Courtesy Attendant• 24 Hour Maintenance • Gated Parking

Please Call (313) 822-93778:30 am – 5:30 Pm Mon – Fri

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CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH HOUSING CORP.NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

For 3 bedrm, 1 1/2 bath townhomes. Leasing from $744 to $800 month. Units include stove, fridge, D/W & W/D hook ups. Off-street parking. Just 3 miles east of Downtown Detroit. Near Belle Isle Park.For more info or to make an appointment: CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH HOUSING Ask for Kierra Stafford, (313) 515-9277

Unique Apts. in Palmer Park - 1 & 2 bedrooms and Penthouses. Includes free parking. 1 bedrms. $800 mo., 2 bedrms. $900 mo., Penthouses $1500 mo.

Call (313) 897-1823 or (313) 897-5656.

Rooms for Rent

FURNISHEDEastside — Safe, clean, laundry, utilities includ-ed. No smoking or drink-ing. Must work. Men pre-ferred. $400 monthly.

(313) 443-0576.MICHIGAN AVE/PALMER Westland. 1 bedroom. Liv. rm., kitchen, hardwood flrs., sec-tion 8 ok. $450 month plus se-curity deposit. (248) 357-1961


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23013 Gratiot • Eastpointe

DRIVERS & O/O's. $3,000 Sign-On. HOME DAILY! Great Benefits. CDL-A. Also hiring CDL School Grads. (888) 300-9935.

RECORDS WANTED45s & LPs • Best Prices Paid

PEOPLES RECORDS1464 Gratiot Ave., DetroitAcross from Eastern Market

313-831-0864 2nd Location at:20140 Livernois,

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Bella Vista Glen Apartments369 Glendale

Highland Park, MI 48203(313) 883-5020

Accepting Applications for our newly renovated 2 bedroom Senior/Disabled Apartments. Rent is based on income.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pmTTY1-800-567-5857

BISHOP MOORE APARTMENTS

99 MANCHESTER PARKWAYHIGHLAND PARK, MI 48203Accepting applications for our newly renovat-ed 1 bedroom Senior/Disabled Apartments. Rent is based on income.

(313) 865-1552Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Travel Agent

If you are interested in Humanitar-ian Travel please contact me. I have a great 7 day cruise for peo-ple, who want to make difference. In the Dominican Republic. I also have two great trips planned, for 2017: Martha's Vineyard, 7 days and Savannah, Georgia, 7 days May, 2017.

Please contact me at (313) 566-2464 or

[email protected].

Drivers Wanted

Jafra

JAFRABuy or Sell. Start today, make money tomorrow.

Biz kits < $100Call Veronica (313) 864 5659

Visit www.myjafra.com/vdavis1to order online.

**Exceptions Apply

• Premier Senior Living!• Free Utilities!!• Spectacular Views• Balconies in every apartment• Abundant Closet space• Emergency Pull cords• Individually controlled air & heat• Laundry facilities on site• Elevators• Walking trail• Senior activities• Community room with large TV• Close to shopping• 24 hour emergency maintenance

1401 Chene Detroit 48207313.567.7999

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Loft Apartments $538 1 Bedroom Apartments starting at $620

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JEFFERSONMEADOWS13101 FREUD (at Dickerson)Detroit 48215Ditch the rest and come live with the best…For ages 55 and better1 & 2 Bedroomsstarting at $372 month.• Laundry room • community room • stove • refrigerator, dishwasher • air conditioning. Heat Included.

313-824-1881

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NORTHWEST DETROITSection 8 ok. 3 br. bricks on Fielding & Ferguson, both plus deposits. All in nice area. Fenced in yard & imm. occupancy. No pets inside or out. (313) 753-2245.

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U Spacious 1 bedroom U Appliances includedU Secured and gated parking

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Equal Housing OpportunityEqual Opportunity

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Michigan Drivers License res-toration and DOT-SAP return to duty evals. Mid-town, expert evaluator. Free Consultation.

(313) 673-9073.

Gabrielle Senior Apartments

14201 2nd Ave. • Highland Park, MI 48203

(313) 865-4550 TTY (800) 649-3777

Age 62 or Better

•Appliances Included •Emergency Pull Cords•Free Heat & Air Conditioning•Balconies on Selected Units •24 Hour Emergency Maintenance •Entrance Control

•Community Room•Service Coordinators•Fitness Center •Billiards Room•Beautiful Library•Medical Office Onsite

X(313) 865-4550

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCYFOR 1 & 2 BEDROOMS

Conveniently located close to shopping, banking and public transportation, all within walking distance. All rents are based on income.

Music Lessons

NEW STUDENTS WANTEDSaxophone, clarinet, flute &

piano lessons in your own home. CALL KEITH GAMBLE MUSIC

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Avon

Drivers: Local & Regional, No-Touch Openings! $3000 Sign-on Bonus! Excellent Pay, Comprehensive Benefits & More! 2 yrs. CDL-A Exp. Ap-ply: www.gopenske.com/ca-reers. Job # 1700980. Penske Logistics (855) 582-4441.

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Buy or Sell Avon— Shop @County Line flea market free gift w/purchase, lots of deals,

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OAKWOOD MANOR SENIOR LIVING 14825 NEHLS AVE, EASTPOINTE, MI Eastpointe's finest place for Seniors 55 and older

● Two bedroom apartments available

● Beautiful neighborhood setting

● Community rm. ● Library w/Big Screen TV ● Fitness rm. ● Laundry facility.

2 Bedrooms rent for $705. Income restrictions apply.

(586) 359-2805

Immediate OccupancyAll Utilities Included

Stop In For A Tour & Lunch

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A worry-free Community for SeniorS 62 And up.

Our everyday Mission is to provide our family of residents with a friendly, safe and worry- free community that encourages their independent well-being.

Rent 30% Of Income

•ResidentControlledEntry•EmergencyCallSystem•ComputerLearningw/Classes•Award-winningBuilding•ServiceCoordinatorAvailableDailytoAssistwithHealthService&CareManagement•Delicious Lunch Served in

our Dining Room, Monday-Friday•AFullCalendarofSocialProgrammingandLifeEnrichmentActivities•On-SiteTransportation

RESTORATION TOWERS

16651 Lahser Road Detroit, MI 48219

313-538-0360Professionally Managed by Paragon Management, Inc.

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Tel: 313.833.0175

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The Board of Christian Social Concerns of Second Baptist Church of Detroit

invites you to participate in their annual Entrepreneurs Marketplace

Sunday, February 26, from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Please contact Muriel Smith, President,

for vendor booth information at (313) 689-8631. Vendor fee of $30 must be paid by February 18th.

Casa Balcona Terrace # 205 8300 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit

For more information on thisproperty, contact Ramona Harris

Direct: 248-470-9711 Office: 313-274-7200 x 270 Century 21 Curran & Christie

Spacious 1 bedroom, 600 Sq. ft• 39 ft. balcony • Appliances included • Shopping • Bus lines • Restaurants • Laundry room • Wheelchair accessible

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“America wants its respect.” Tupac Shakur

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TREYMORE APARTMENTS457 Brainard St Detroit MI 48201

• Beautiful historical building constructed in 1916; Complete renovation 2016; Unique floorplans• 1 bedroom apartments starting at $551• 2 bedrooms apartments starting at $655• Appliances included •Community Room• Laundry facility •Parking• 4 story building with an elevator• Water/Sewer and trash removal included

Leasing Office located at: 2140 MLK Jr Blvd., Detroit MI 48208

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pmPhone 313-831-3562

Move-in with Security Deposit Only! Offer Good Through 2/28/17.


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