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Y ARTS’ Rockin’ art Bash

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

Saturday evening November 26 Y Arts Detroit will be holding a benefit at their downtown YMCA Facility. Y Arts provides area youth and families with high quality arts classes and events. As part of this fundraiser the Y will be exhibiting the award … Continue reading →

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Grande Partners and Staff

Posted on September 18, 2016 by

“In the book I’ve documented a number of partners and staff from the Grande. These are the workers and volunteers that made the Grande run and each show an experience.” – Leo Early Clyde Blair – Light show artist (photo:Clyde … Continue reading →

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Russell James Gibb

Posted on September 12, 2016 by

“… as the Grande Ballroom collected dust, two personalities arrived who would create a bright future for the venue.” One of the great pleasures I’ve had in writing this book has come from meeting and getting to know Grande impresario Russ … Continue reading →

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Elvis vs. the Mambo Grande

Posted on September 9, 2016 by

“ “By the 1950’s it was the Latin Rhythms that were keeping the nation’s ballrooms afloat. Stars like Tito Puente in New York were hot well before Elvis hit #1 in 1956. Changing tastes were a challenge, but in Detroit … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 7, 2014 by

        FOG T-shirts! I have worked with Laura Grimshaw and family to arrive at an appropriate version of Gary Grimshaw’s original FOG Letterhead logo for use on apparel. It now appears as our new Facebook group header … Continue reading →

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Site Update 11-26

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

Added the new “Activism” menu link. Testing is being performed with Live chat if you and a friend are so inclined. With enough subscribers to the new site we may schedule a formal “chat night” Leo

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Charles N. Agree Bus Tour

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

A wonderful time was had on our sold out Charles Agree bus tour Saturday the 20th.Mr. Agree was, of course, the celebrated architect that created the Grande Ballroom. I had the distinct honor of presenting at the Grande stop to Mr. Agree’s … Continue reading →

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Charles N. Agree Bus Tour – Saturday May 19

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Charles N. Agree Bus Tour Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10:00 AMTour begins at Cliff Bells Join us for a bus tour of celebrated Detroit architect, Charles N. Agree’s buildings! You have heard of the Grande Ballroom, the Whittier Hotel, … Continue reading →

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Scott Morgan Benefit

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Scott Morgan (ex. Rationals – Sonic’s Rendezvous – Powertrane) is suffering from severe liver disease. A benefit is scheduled April 14 to help with medical expenses.

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Friends of the Grande now on Facebook

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

“To preserve the history of the Grande Ballroom and its physical edifice while promoting the Culture fostered by its patrons, performers and promoters.”  If you are interested in supporting this mission statement, please join  the Friends of the Grande on Facebook !

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