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The Grande Ballroom heads to D.C. and the National Register of Historic Places

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

The nomination of the Grande Ballroom to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) has been sent off to the National Parks Service in Washington, D.C. for final review and certification. Thursday September 13th the City of Detroit Historic District … Continue reading →

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The Grande Ballroom – National Register of Historic Places – Final Phase

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

We received letters this week confirming the nomination review of the Grande Ballroom to the National Register of Historic Places in Washington D.C. ! “This  project is in its final phase which consists of gathering input, from the public and … Continue reading →

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Grande Ballroom opens October 27,1928!

Posted on August 11, 2018 by

“A Most Beautiful Dance Place” In researching the book The Grande Ballroom – Detroit’s Rock n’ Roll Palace I was only able to speculate, not confirm the official opening date of the Grande Ballroom operation. Thanks to research performed for … Continue reading →

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Bluesbreaker (Grande book excerpt)

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

Bluesbreaker The “Godfather of British Blues,” John Mayall, and his Bluesbreakers had been booked for a three-day run at the Grande starting on October 11, 1968. Mayall had been mentor and bandleader to a number of young British guitar upstarts. … Continue reading →

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Grande Ballroom Aerial Survey 2017

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

It was a bright sunny morning in Detroit to go flying! Thanks to our generous GoFundMe donors The Friends of the Grande were able to engage our professionals for the first phase of the Grande Ballroom analysis and inspection, the … Continue reading →

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Grande Ballroom Analysis / Fund Kicks Off!

Posted on November 16, 2017 by

The Friends of the Grande are very pleased to announce the first crowdfunding campaign for the Grande Ballroom. This initiative will fund a due diligence inspection and initial building safety projects that will benefit the building and its owners Chapel … Continue reading →

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Save the Grande! Friends of the Grande meeting July 6

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

Thursday evening July 6 from 7-9 P.M. we are calling to order the July meeting of the Friends of the Grande. This is a public meeting that is open to anyone interested in contributing to the cause of preserving and restoring the … Continue reading →

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Friends of the Grande volunteer meeting June 5

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

Monday evening June 5 from 7-9 P.M. we are calling to order the first Friends of the Grande meeting in over ten years. This is a public meeting that is open to anyone interested in contributing to the cause of preserving … Continue reading →

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Grande Ballroom green lit for National Register of Historic Places process / restoration

Posted on March 1, 2017 by

Grande Ballroom green lit for National Register of Historic Places process / restoration. I am pleased to announce that this week I met with the owners of the Grande Ballroom, Chapel Missionary Baptist Church represented by Pastor Dr. R. Lamont … Continue reading →

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Leo Early @ B&N Book Fair Saturday March 4

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

Although it’s technically in Northville, I’ll be appearing at the Livonia Barnes and Noble Local Author Book Fair on Saturday March 4 @ 7 P.M. I am one of ten local authors invited to participate based upon the success of … Continue reading →

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