Sunday, August 21, 2011

2nd Annual Detroit Health Expo!!

Come check out the Detroit Pistons along with the Automotion Dance Team!!!!
Saturday August 27,2011 @ Belle Isle Athletic Field
10a-6p


This year’s theme will focus on Preventing Obesity and Diet Related Diseases. The Expo will offer an array of seminars, screenings, exhibits and informative speakers, all targeting health and wellness topics and issues that greatly impact families in metro Detroit. Some of the health areas addressed will include: hypertension, diabetes, obesity, asthma, heart disease, HIV and AIDS, depression, health literacy, preventative care, proper nutrition and fitness, and more. There will also be healthy cooking demonstrations and tasting events, as well as give-a-ways, music, food and fun.


This event is provided by:
The "Celebrating a Healthier Detroit" Expo is the brainchild of Tiah E. McKinney of The McKinney Foundation. The non-profit organization’s mission is to strengthen metropolitan Detroit communities through creating and offering programs, events, and initiatives that promote healthy living, entrepreneurship, and environmental responsibility. "Last year’s expo was outstanding," says McKinney, Founder and Executive Director of The McKinney Foundation. "However, this year’s expo will be even better as more children, teens, adults, and families will come out to learn about health and wellness issues." Log on to http://McKinneyFoundation.org for more information.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

RALLY and Youth Conference

FREE school uniforms for families that present the green RALLY flyer.
Friday August 26,2011 at the Tower Center Marketplace 15400 Grandriver and Greendfield, Detroit
from 12p-7p and YES this event is FREE!!!

You and the family can also enjoy a day of workshops and events at Cobo Hall Saturday August 27,2011 from 10a-9p and this event is FREE unitl 5p. Come out and enjoy some of Detroit's Hottest artist featuring LadyLiike Dance Group.

RepYourCity.com Invitational Benefit

RepYourCity.com is sponsoring a Invitational Benefit for The DO Foundation. This event will take place on Friday August 26, 2011 from 630p-930p at 1917 American Bistro,19416 Livernois 7 mile/Oak Drive, Detroit.

 First 25 guests to purchase a ticket on Eventbrite.com will receive a VIP RepYourCity Gift Bag!

What is RepYourCity.com???

"RepYourCity.com is your destination to explore & share whats happening POSITIVELY in and around your city. We're restoring the true meaning of social networking!"

What is The DO Foundation???

"The Do Foundation holds the essential belief that ALL PEOPLE, no matter their walk of life, are entitled to Dignity, Respect and the Opportunity to realize or regain a life of self-sufficiency through community involvement and assistance, as opposed to living in an unsheltered state of homelessness."





Monday, August 15, 2011

Communication with a REnew direction!

To all viewers please prepare yourself for a new way of thinking by a REnew way of getting the information out. MyDetroitConnection is currently making changes in our direction of how information is being presented to you. We are interested in hearing about events and programs that are designed to better those in need.

Please bare with us in this process. Let's work together in presenting this change.

mydetroitconnection@gmail.com

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Hands on the Freedom Plow....


Thursday, March 10 @630p

A reception and panel discussion featuring SNCC leaders Dr. Gloria House and Dr. Martha Noonan.

This event is FREE. Make reservations.
315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit or 313-494-5800

Esperanza Spalding


Friday, March 11 @8p

Come support this amazing bassist and jazz singer.
@ The Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St. Detroit

ticketmaster.com

*obtained from B.l.a.c

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

"Hell, Purgatory and Paradise"

Gale Fulton Ross
Thur. Feb. 3rd

Go to the Charles H. Wright Museum and see her latest exhibit.
"Visitors can participate in the interactive exhibit by writing down their burdens and leaving them behind!"

6p FREE

Contact CHWM for more info 313.494.5800
315 E. Warren Ave. Detroit

*Info shared from B.L.A.C

Monday, December 13, 2010

Alfredo De La Fe Dec. 17

Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave. Detroit: 313-833-7900
Shows are @ 7p and 830p, FREE w/ museum admission

The Calling

THE NEXT GENERATION OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS (panel discussion)

Charles H. Wright Museum, 315 E. Warren Ave. Detroit: 313-494-5800
Dec. 15 @ 630P FREE!!!!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

"Joe Louis in Paradise Valley"/JUNE5-6

Come enjoy the story of Joe Louis and the impact he had on Detroit's African Americans.
Location: Charles H. Wright Museum, 315 E. Warren Ave.
For show times and cost:313.494.5800

"My Soldiers" stage play/now-JUNE27

"This play tells the story of a brilliant, young Army medic who is shipped off to Iraq. She loses her bearings as she is confronted with the senseless outcomes of war and falls victim to post-traumatic stress disorder."-B.L.A.C.
For show times and cost: 313.868.1347
Location: Detroit Repertory Theatre, 13103 Woodrow Wilson St., Detroit

"Out of My Mind, Just in Time"/ JUNE4


Erykah Badu at Chene Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Atwater

Including performances from N.E.R.D. and Janelle Monae

Show starts at 8p.

cheneparkdetroit.com

ZOZO Afrobeat/ JUNE4

Come enjoy a 13 piece ensemble of musicians from around the world.
Location: DIA 5200 Woodward Ave.
7p and 830p
*FREE with museum admission.

The Great American Artists/ June1-July19

Exhibition features works from 11 African American artists. The opening reception takes place JUNE 4 at 6p. Panel discussions with the artists will be JUNE 5 and 12 at 2p.

FREE!!
Location: Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center, 331 E. Grand River Ave.


Wednesday, June 2, 2010

NEWSFLASH/ Earth, Wind and Fire/ JUNE4

Earth, Wind and Fire in Canada JUNE 4 @ 9p
Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, 377 Riverside Dr. E., Windsor
ticketmaster.com

LOVE: a JONES for the ARTS/ June26

If you haven't heard about Love Detroit located at 4731 grandriver... It's an art gallery/cafe/lovely place to chill and see some good entertainment... Come to the kick off event June 26th.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Trak Burnaz, Southwest Detroit's Own...

SOUTHWEST DETROIT'S HOTTEST INDIE RAP GROUP(period)
Hit single "Icewoods" coming to you soon
Mixtape hosted by Dj Mo Beatz
http://www.trakburnaz.com/

Give Detroit's Students Some Credit...

Renaisssance High School student athlete, Justin Bullock receives almost $2million in scholarship money for school.
He scored a 33 on the ACT as a junior after getting a 29 as a freshman.
Bullock, 17, is one of 1,000 Gates Millennium Scholars in 2010. Funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Gates scholarship offers minority students limitless educational possibilities. All that's required is the student continuing their education.
His school of choice, MIT; Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
CONGRATULATIONS from MDC!!

-detnews