Campus Martius Park introduces NEW Christmas WonderFest, Specialty Shopping and Big Fun for the entire Family!

10
Oct 2011

Detroit: Longtime residents of Southeast Michigan treasure childhood memories of Detroit as a shopping destination during the winter holidays. Glittering buildings, busy sidewalks, brisk air, dazzling gift displays and decadent treats were highlights of a bustling Christmas season in the city. In November 2011, the city’s central plaza Campus Martius Park–home of Detroit’s Official Christmas Tree and popular ice-skating rink– will debut Christmas WonderFest, a highly anticipated indoor/outdoor festival and return to the legacy of Detroit Christmas Past.
WonderFest, modeled upon traditional European Christmas Markets, will kick off the holiday season in grand style during two of the highest traffic periods annually in downtown Detroit—beginning with the ceremonial Holiday Season Tree-Lighting event on November 18 and continuing through America’s Thanksgiving Day parade weekend, ending Sunday November 27.
Highlights of Christmas WonderFest will include an International Marketplace featuring gifts and goods from countries across the globe, a local showcase and gallery featuring work from the region’s finest artists, and a Motor City Marketplace, offering merchandise and memorabilia from Detroit’s most beloved landmarks and cultural institutions. The festival will also offer Carousel and Ferris Wheel spins, and an opportunity to meet and have family photographs taken with Santa Claus.
Friday, November 18- 4pm until 10pm
Saturday, November 19- 10am until 10pm
Sunday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 23- Noon until 8pm
Thursday, November 24- 9am until 1pm
Friday, November 25- 10am until 10pm
Saturday, November 26- 10am until 10pm
Sunday, November 27- Noon until 8pm.

Sponsor, Vendor and other opportunities to join the Wonderfest Fun are available! Please visit www.ChristmasWonderfest.com for additional information.
Retail area is currently limited to 50 marketers; please visit the web site to reserve space.

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USGBC-DRC continues “Green Seeds” education series at new Birmingham Branch of AAA

27
Aug 2011

Southfield, MI: The Detroit Regional Chapter of the US Green Building Council is offering a series of educational presentations throughout South Eastern Michigan as part of its new “Green Seeds” program. The next event is scheduled Thursday September 8 at the new LEED Certified AAA Birmingham Branch; 34802 Woodward Avenue, presented by the organization’s Commercial Real Estate Committee. Registration begins at 6:00 pm with light refreshments, followed by a presentation from 6:30-7:15 pm. Registration is free of charge but seating is limited. Please register at www.drc-usgbc.org .

David Anolick, Project Manager of Real Estate Services for AAA and Stephen Lechman, Project Architect for Neumann Smith Architects, will give an overview of the new, environmentally friendly AAA facility.
The mission of the USGBC-DRC “Green Seeds” program is to provide knowledge to those responsible for making or influencing building operations decisions, in regard to reasonable starting points for integrating sustainable measures into everyday business practices. more »

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Ferndale Welcomes 2nd Annual Live Green Fair July 15-17

06
Jul 2011

The intersection of 9 mile Rd. and Woodward Ave will be humming with the energy of the future on July 15-17, as downtown Ferndale welcomes the 2nd annual Live Green Fair. The event is organized into five separate sections- The Green Home Show features everything you need for your home- energy, conservation, and more.  The Free Veggie Taste Fair features bites of twenty vegetarian and vegan options, as well as items for purchase.  The Green Art section focuses on art made in an environmentally aware manner and incorporates images that encourage healthy green living.  New this summer is the Holistic Enlightenment section, dealing with the more spiritual aspects of green living, including alternative treatments and ways to live in balance.  All this plus enlightening speakers, live music, and a children’s play area are also part of the fun to be found at the Ferndale Live Green Fair! Friday July 15: 4:00 pm-9:00 pm, Saturday July 16: Noon-9:00 pm, Sunday July 17: Noon-5:00 pm

Michigan is said to be on the leading edge of the US green economy and people here are actively pursuing knowledge about green options for all aspects of their lives.  The Ferndale Live Green Fair offers a centrally located opportunity to learn about a wide variety of products and services that contribute to green living. Even small changes can make a big difference to the earth when many families embrace them. Exhibit spaces for eco-friendly products and services are still available, please visit:

www.LiveGreenFair.com

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