Shop, learn and celebrate at the Michigan Earth Day Festival from April 26 - 28.
The festival includes exhibits, attractions and activities all centered on celebrating local business efforts to make Earth green. Hybrid and electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, organic food areas and services such a yoga and massage will all be part of the festival. There is even a kids corner with exhibits, crafts, a rock climbing wall, a straw bale maze and more.
Admission is free and open to all ages.
The festival is open on Friday from 4-8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday includes a kickoff and awards ceremony at 7 p.m. and Saturday a parade and pep rally will take place at 11 a.m.
The Michigan Earth Day Festival will be in downtown Rochester at 300 Water Street.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:01:19 GMT
50 years later the Detroit NAACP, UAW, and the city of Detroit are coming together for the NAACP Commemorative Walk for Freedom in celebration of Dr. King's impact on Detroit – and the world.
50 years later the Detroit NAACP, UAW, and the city of Detroit are coming together for the NAACP Commemorative Walk for Freedom in celebration of Dr. King's impact on Detroit – and the world.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:31 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:31:25 GMT
Beer enthusiasts and novice tasters will unite on Saturday June 22, 2013 at the Royal Oak Farmer's Market for The Second Annual Wild West Summer Beer Fest to benefit Camp Casey.
Beer enthusiasts and novice tasters will unite on Saturday June 22, 2013 at the Royal Oak Farmer's Market for The Second Annual Wild West Summer Beer Fest to benefit Camp Casey.
Thursday, June 6 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-06-06 17:45:03 GMT
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the club will hold a one-day "Pistons Academy" cheerleading camp on Saturday, June 22 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Three-hour programs for girls and boys in
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the club will hold a one-day "Pistons Academy" cheerleading camp on Saturday, June 22 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Thursday, June 6 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-06-06 17:44:20 GMT
Mitch Albom announced from his show on WJR radio, that Ernie will extend past its scheduled July end date, for five more weeks through August 11 at the City Theatre.
Mitch Albom announced from his show on WJR radio, that Ernie will extend past its scheduled July end date, for five more weeks through August 11 at the City Theatre.
Thursday, June 6 2013 9:20 AM EDT2013-06-06 13:20:37 GMT
Guests will experience cocktails and cuisine from over 30 of the Best of Detroit winners, as voted by Hour Detroit readers in the magazine's 14th annual poll. Jay Towers of Fresh 100 (WNIC) and Fox
Guests will experience cocktails and cuisine from over 30 of the Best of Detroit winners, as voted by Hour Detroit readers in the magazine's 14th annual poll.
Thursday, June 6 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-06-06 13:00:27 GMT
As part of the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 Walk to Freedom, a video contest for high school and college students is underway.
As part of the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 Walk to Freedom, a video contest for high school and college students is underway.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 10:08 AM EDT2013-06-04 14:08:05 GMT
The Detroit Chapter of AIGA, the professional association of design, is proud to announce the third annual Beyond the Bar: Design Showcase for LGBT designers.
The Detroit Chapter of AIGA, the professional association of design, is proud to announce the third annual Beyond the Bar: Design Showcase for LGBT designers.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:42:08 GMT
George Clinton, The O'Jays and The Guess Who are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at this year's River Days Festival along the Detroit Riverfront June 21-23.
George Clinton, The O'Jays and The Guess Who are among the musical acts scheduled to perform at this year's River Days Festival along the Detroit Riverfront June 21-23.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:52 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:52:35 GMT
The star of HBO's series True Blood wants Starbucks to put a lid on plastic waste. Kristin Bauer has created a petition challenging Starbucks lid policy, saying that it is wasteful.
The star of HBO's series True Blood wants Starbucks to put a lid on plastic waste. Kristin Bauer has created a petition challenging Starbucks lid policy, saying that it is wasteful.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:01:19 GMT
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet, were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
