Detroit Film Theatre Benefit

“One of the summer’s most anticipated musical events – Bruce Springsteen’s London Calling: Live In Hyde Park – is being presented in a specially prepared, one-time-only preview version as a benefit for the DFT. 100% of the proceeds from the showing of this spectacular recording made at Springsteen’s 2009 London concert will benefit the DIA’s Friends of Detroit Film Theatre, which supports DFT in a myriad of ways year-round. The evening is made possible through the courtesy of Emerging Pictures, Landau Management, Sony Music, and Bruce Springsteen. All seats are $10, available in advance, or – if they remain – at the door. On-stage introduction by Ann Delisi of WDET’s Ann Delisi’s Essential Music.” – from the DIA website

This event takes place Wednesday June 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Detroit Film Theatre.  Click here to purchase tickets.

Rochester College receives James C. Dance Award

The Metro Detroit Book and Author Society recently awarded Rochester College the James C. Dance Award for the Arts.  Awarded annually to a public or academic library in the metro Detroit area, the $2,000 grant will be used by the Ham Library to purchase books, music software, and a music database in support of the music and theatre programs.

“This award is presented at the annual spring luncheon to a public or academic library. The award is for establishing or improving an arts book collection, or for establishing and/or expanding a program which advances or celebrates any of the arts.  The award was established to honor the late James C. Dance, who was one of the founders of the Metro-Detroit Book & Author Society, and who served as its Master of Ceremonies for 19 luncheons. Mr. Dance was the public relations coordinator of the Detroit Public Library.”