The War Memorial is transforming the historic Alger House into a premiere cocktail lounge, right here in Grosse Pointe’s backyard. We invite guests to “wine down” after a long workday as they surround themselves with the lustrous glow of the historic fireplaces, friends old and new, and their favorite cocktail in hand. One complimentary libation, light charcuterie, and an endless supply of board games included.
GPPSS Strategic Plan Virtual Town Hall
We hope you will join us for a Community Town Hall on the Grosse Pointe Public School System’s Strategic Plan.
Superintendent Dean will continue his listening sessions with a virtual Community Town Hall Thursday, January 20 from 6-7 p.m. This meeting will be held through our Livestream account. Key facets of the Strategic Plan will be presented and then questions will be answered. We will be using a google form similar to the process used successfully in the past.
Please encourage your friends and neighbors to:
– submit GPPSS Strategic Plan Questions here:
– watch the event on Strategic Plan Town Hall Livestream here: https://livestream.com/accounts/3685210/events/10079282
Cinderella’s Royal Mother’s Day Tea Party
A magical Mother’s Day event featuring Cinderella, Princess Beauty, (and a surprise special guest!) with a royal tea party provided by Cabbage Patch Cafe and Catering!
Our elegant High Tea celebration will include tea and juice, petite quiche, mini scones, tea sandwiches, and petite desserts served with a royal flair! Each little princess will receive a party favor from Cinderella, as well as an individual meet & greet and photo opportunity with each of the Princesses. Each Royal Queen will receive a special gift from the princesses as well!
This exclusive Mother’s Day event will include:
– LIVE Singing Performances of Fairytale Favorites from each of the Princesses
– Individual Meet & Greets and Plenty of Photo Opportunities
– Coloring Crafts and a Special Gift from the Princesses
– An elegant and delicious Tea Party Provided by Cabbage Patch Cafe (including tea and juice, petite quiche, mini scones, tea sandwiches, and petite desserts)!
– Party favors for each Little Princess AND her Royal Queen!
We are hosting only ONE sitting for this magical event and tickets are EXTREMELY limited, so don’t miss out!
Ticket Prices:
General Admission Child: $85
– Each Child’s ticket includes Tea, Juice, Food and Desserts, seating for Live Performances, Individual Princess Meet & Greet, Photo Opportunities, Coloring Crafts, and a Princess Party Favor!
General Admission Adult: $95
– Each Adult ticket includes Tea, Juice, Food and Desserts, seating for Live Performances, Mother’s Day Gift, and an optional Individual Meet & Greet and Photo Opportunity!
General Admission Adult/Child Pair: $175
– Includes Tea, Juice, Food and Desserts, seating for Live Performances, Individual Princess Meet & Greet, Photo Opportunities, Coloring Crafts, A Princess Party Favor, and Mother’s Day gift! This ticket includes admission for One Child and One Adult. Additional Child or Adult tickets may be purchased separately.
Double Bill: Robert Hurst III and Black Current Jam, Joel Ross + Brandee Younger at the DSO
Detroit native Robert Hurst III has enjoyed a stellar career spanning 30 years and become one of the most in-demand bassists in music, performing alongside the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Dave Brubeck, Yo Yo Ma, Diana Krall, and countless others. “Hurst’s Black Current Jam features the bassist’ compelling compositions that distill an encyclopedia’s worth of African American music, including swinging post-bop, African and Caribbean influences, contemporary beats from hip hop, and more” (Mark Stryker).
Brooklyn-based and vibraphonist Joel Ross and recently awarded Rising Star Harpist in Downbeat Magazine’s 2020 Critics Poll Brandee Younger make their Paradise Jazz Series debut with a unique duo set.
Family Fun Enrollment Fair at Grosse Pointe Academy!
Grades 1 through 8 Open House.
Join us for a family-friendly evening of fun while you tour the Academy and see our Main School school in action! Fair food, elective demonstrations, games and prizes, curriculum highlights and much more!
Lunch, Laugh and Learn at St. Michael’s Church
Community lunch open to all, freewill donation requested. This week’s program: Holiday Music by the Grosse Pointe Community Chorus.
Call 313-884-4820 to reserve seats. Deadline: Anytime Tuesday the 14th.
Wayne Health Mobile Vaccine and Health Walk-in Clinic At The War Memorial
The War Memorial, in partnership with Wayne Health Mobile Unit, is offering a community walk-in clinic on Tuesday, December 14 from 12 – 6 p.m. The Wayne Health Mobile Units represent the future of healthcare, providing ‘care your way, where you live and work,’ with the long-term goal of improving population health outcomes. The mobile units deliver an ever-expanding menu of health services directly to your neighborhood or place of employment. We are here to help you and we will be there every step of the way.
The Wayne Health Mobile Unit will offer the following services:
• COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters (please bring your CDC card if coming for your 2nd, 3rd, or booster dose)
o Pfizer (FDA approved for 5 years or older in compliance with FDA/CDC regulations)
o Moderna (18 years or older *2nd and 3rd Doses ONLY, NO 1st dose due to shortage in State)
o Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (18 years or older)
• COVID-19 PCR testing (3 years or older)
• Blood pressure screening
• Diabetes, cholesterol, kidney function screening
This free event is hosted by Wayne Health. No appointment needed and Wayne Health will be able to answer all additional inquiries.
Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/communityevents/waynehealth-mobileunit
Ugly Sweater Holiday Party at American House Lakeshore
Wear your ugliest holiday sweater for a chance to win some amazing prizes. We have appetizers, drinks, and lots in store for this event!
Call or email: grossepointeassistant@americanHouse.com or Lakeshoreassistant@americanHouse.com by December 13, 2021 to let us know your coming. 586.439.5630
Storytime and Donuts with Santa at The War Memorial
Santa will read some of his beloved holiday stories, share tales about life at the North Pole, and send the little ones home with a special treat of their own…donuts!
Everyone will have an opportunity to write and mail a letter to Santa, share their wish list with Santa, visit our reindeer food making station for the perfect holiday morning!
Your child will have the opportunity to visit with Santa so be sure to bring a camera to snap a timeless family photo.
Grosse Pointe Theatre presents Marty Bufalini’s It’s a Wonderful Life – The Radio Show
Featuring local broadcast media as celebrity announcers; Talkback sessions after matinees.
GROSSE POINTE, MI – An adaptation of the beloved holiday movie, Marty Bufalini’s It’s a Wonderful Life – The Radio Show is Grosse Pointe Theatre’s December production that is sure to bring holiday cheer and inspiration to audiences of all ages. The production runs Dec. 10-19 and will include several local radio and television personalities who will serve as celebrity announcers during the performances.
Bufalini, whose voice is well known on the radio airwaves, combines his passion for old-time radio with his love for acting and directing to recreate a 1940’s-style radio broadcast in a stage production, with patrons serving as the live “in-studio” audience. This unique production incorporates vintage music and live sound effects, including the sound effects door once used in the live Detroit radio broadcast of “The Lone Ranger” that aired from 1933–1954.
“Our production will offer audiences a firsthand look at how storytelling was shared back in the Golden Age of radio,” said Bufalini. “We have a great cast and crew and a terrific line-up of local broadcast celebrities who jumped at the chance to participate in this production. We’re grateful to be able to bring this special holiday production to audiences.”
Detroit media serving as celebrity announcers during performances will include:
- Kim Adams, host, 103.5 FM WMUZ – Friday Dec. 10, 8 p.m. performance
- Jay Towers, anchor, FOX 2 Detroit and host on 100.3 WNIC – Saturday Dec. 11, 8 p.m. performance
- Lee Thomas, anchor, FOX 2 Detroit – Sunday Dec. 12, 2 p.m. performance
- Holly Hutton, co-host, 99.5 WYCD Detroit’s Country – Thursday Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. performance
- Jason Scott, morning co-host, WWJ Newsradio – Friday Dec. 17, 8 p.m. performance
- Alan Longstreet, meteorologist, FOX 2 Detroit – Saturday, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. performance
- Alicia Smith, morning anchor, WXYZ-TV Detroit – Sunday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m. performance
Following the 2 p.m. matinee performances on Dec. 12, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19, there will be a special behind the scenes Talkback session with Bufalini where audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the production, recreating sound effects of old-time radio, what inspired this adaptation, and more.
How: Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at gpt.org/wonderful or by calling the ticket office at 313- 881-4004.
