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SIX MILE STRINGS – MINI MAESTROS FAMILY CONCERT

Embark on a musical adventure with Detroit-based Six Mile Strings – a quartet of friends that come together to create a magical experience for children and families alike. This string quartet will invite you to explore the world of music and a variety of genres in a fun and playful way!

As part of the Mini Maestros Family Concert Series at The War Memorial, get ready to embark on a morning full of musical adventure that celebrates the magic of exploration, imagination, and the power of music to bring people together. Mini Maestros Family Concerts provide an engaging and interactive concert experience that will be sure to get families dancing, singing, and making long-lasting musical memories!

Mini Maestros Family Concerts take place in the Alger Center Ballroom at The War Memorial, where all can see and hear the instruments and musicians up close. Be sure to arrive early to experience a pre-concert instrument petting zoo and more.

Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/sixmilestrings

JOE REILLY

Can you hop like a frog, flap your wings like a turkey vulture, or make a face like a dinosaur?

Celebrate Earth Day and the arrival of Spring with singer songwriter, Joe Reilly and friends in a program of environmental songs for kids of all ages. Move, dance, and allow yourself to become the animals, plants, and water in the music!

As part of the Mini Maestros Family Concert Series at The War Memorial, get ready to embark on a morning full of musical adventure that celebrates the magic of exploration, imagination, and the power of music to bring people together. Mini Maestros Family Concerts provide an engaging and interactive concert experience that will be sure to get families dancing, singing, and making long-lasting musical memories!

Mini Maestros Family Concerts take place in the Alger Center Ballroom at The War Memorial, where all can see and hear the instruments and musicians up close. Be sure to arrive early to experience a pre-concert instrument petting zoo and more.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/joereilly.

Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/joereilly

FAMILY WORKSHOP: MAPLE SYRUP

Discover the magic of maple syrup-making at Ford House! Join us for an experience exploring the art of tapping trees and crafting that delicious syrup we all love. From learning the perfect time of year to tap a tree to witnessing the journey from sap to syrup, it’s an adventure for the whole family!

Be ready for an outdoor escapade—dress appropriately for the weather as we navigate uneven terrain that might be snowy, icy, or muddy. In case the weather doesn’t cooperate, fear not! Your tickets can support Ford House Education initiatives or be swapped for another amazing program.

Perfect for families with kids aged 6 and above, this sweet experience promises memories that’ll last as long as the syrup itself!

Website: https://www.fordhouse.org/events/family-workshop-maple-syrup/

GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL VETERANS CLUB

The meeting of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Veterans Club, Inc. will be on Thursday February 8, 2024. Gathering will begin at 1:30 PM and the meeting will start at 2:00 PM in the Veterans Room on the lower level of the War Memorial. At 2:30 PM we will go to the first floor to attend the program given by the Grosse Pointe Artists Association and tour the art gallery. This will help you get rid of the winter blues. Veterans, families and guests are welcome, admission is free. Our speaker is Ms. Karen Pope of the Grosse Pointe Artists Association. The meeting will be over at 4:00 PM. I hope you enjoy the program.

The meeting will be held at the War Memorial located at 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. If any additional information is needed, contact John Bates, President, at 313-881-4125.

AUDITIONS FOR NEWSIES

Dance Workshop Feb. 7; Auditions Feb. 9-10; Callbacks Feb. 11. Rehearsals start Feb. 12. Performances May 3-12.

All actors, singers, dancers, and gymnasts of all genders are welcome to audition for Grosse Pointe Theatre’s production of Disney’s Newswires, The Musical, which will be performed May 3-12 at Parcells Auditorium in Grosse Pointe Woods. There are several roles for young and older characters.

WHAT: Auditions for Disney’s Newsies, a Grosse Pointe Theatre production.

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 9th, 6-10 PM, and Saturday, Feb. 10th, 1-5 PM. Callbacks will be Sunday, Feb. 11th, 1–5 PM.

Pre-Audition Dance Workshop Feb. 7, from 7 – 10 p.m. will teach the audition dance routine. The workshop will be at Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Rehearsal Studio. Registration begins at 7 p.m.; workshop runs 7:30 – 10 p.m. Wear comfortable clothes and bring dance shoes, including tap shoes if available.

WHERE: Grosse Pointe Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 315 Fisher Rd., Grosse Pointe, MI 48230.

WHO: Actors, singers, dancers, and gymnasts of all genders who can portray a teenager, young adult or adult, and are committed to working together as a team to achieve a magical theatre experience and gain wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.

HOW: Complete the fillable PDF audition application form available at gpt.org/auditions prior to auditions. Bring the completed form to auditions. Application forms will also be available at auditions. All audition information, list of teenage and adult roles, and music and script cuts are available at www.gpt.org/auditions.

Actors should note schedule conflicts and bring a headshot, or a photo will be taken at auditions. Participants are encouraged to prepare an accent appropriate for the respective role(s) they wish to audition for.

Disney’s Newsies is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Website: https://gpt.org/auditions/