Re: Woodward Dream Cruise - August 18th, 2007 - Motown
Guys and gals , here is a schedule of activities for Friday and Saturday. Is anyone planning to go to the Chrysler Museum on Friday afternoon?
Nine host communities along 16 miles of Woodward Avenue are participating in the 13th annual Woodward Dream Cruise. In addition to the classic cars, hot rods and custom vehicles, there will also be plenty of activities.
Berkley
Friday
6-9 p.m. : Inflatable play area and Metro Parent Magazine display on Tyler Avenue north of 12 Mile.
6:30 p.m. : Classic Car Parade with staging at 5:30 p.m. at Roseland Park Cemetery on 12 Mile between Woodward and Greenfield.
7:30-9 p.m. : Tri-Community Coalition-sponsored dance with DJ on Griffith north of 12 Mile.
7:30-9 p.m. : Live entertainment at 12 Mile and Robina with Under the Covers, and Serieux from 9:30-11 p.m.
Birmingham
Saturday
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. : Birmingham Car Show on South Old Woodward between Maple and Frank, with entertainment.Bloomfield Hills
Friday
6:30-10 p.m. : 4th annual Lobster Bake at Fox and Hounds, 39560 Woodward.
Saturday
1-- 5 p.m. : Third annual Bloomfield Township Dream Cruise Classic at Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield on Woodward south of Big Beaver. The event will benefit Oakland Family Services and the Bloomfield Optimist Club. The event is open to the public, and there is no charge. Entertainment features DJ music and performances by the Lahser High School vocal group and Andover High School pom-pom squad. Car show will feature a selection of officially licensed replica Cobras. Parking is available for $5 just north of the dealership.
Sunday 1-4 p.m. : Hands Along Woodward.
Ferndale
Through Aug. 31: 2nd Cruiz'n Art Exhibit, CommunityArts@Paramount Gallery, Paramount Bank, 22635 Woodward.
Friday
1-9 p.m. : 7th Ferndale International Emergency Vehicle Show on East Nine Mile.
1 p.m. : Blue Pigs at MotorCity Casino East Stage.
2 p.m. : DJ Sounds at MotorCity Casino East Stage.
5 p.m. : Official Woodward Dream Cruise Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at City Hall.
5:30 p.m. : Lights & Sirens Cruise.
6 p.m. : Clear Avenue Band at MotorCity Casino East Stage.
6--10 p.m. : Ferndale's Fast Friday VIP Party, Buffalo Wild Wings, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of South Oakland.
Saturday
All day: The RetroFest featuring a Cruiz'n Food Court, Kids Play Zone, Ford Rouge Mobile Tour, University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering, Detroit Muscle Hot Rod Collection and Metro Detroit Visitors Bureau.
10 a.m. : DJ Sounds at MotorCity Casino East Stage.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. : 13th Ferndale Classic Car Show and 9th Mustang Alley Show on East Nine Mile.
3 p.m. The Reefermen at MotorCity Casino East Stage.
Noon: Cass Avenue Ramblers at MotorCity Casino West Stage.
2:30 p.m. : Barbara Payton at MotorCity Casino West Stage.
5 p.m. : Awards ceremony at City Hall.
5 p.m. : Kevin Tee and the Firebirds at MotorCity Casino West Stage.
6 p.m. : Legend at MotorCity Casino East Stage.
7:30 p.m. : Rock's Gang at MotorCity Casino West Stage.
Sunday
All day: The RetroFest featuring a Cruiz'n Food Court, Kids Play Zone, Ford Rouge Mobile Tour, University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering, Detroit Muscle Hot Rod Collection and Metro Detroit Visitors Bureau.
Noon: Nobody's Business at MotorCity Casino West Stage.
3 p.m. : Paisley Fogg at MotorCity Casino West Stage.
Huntington Woods
Friday
7-9 p.m. : Family Dream Cruise Party with Nightline band, children's magicians and clowns in the Chase Bank parking lot at Woodward and Salem. Pre-registration is mandatory and must be done at the Huntington Woods Recreation Center at 26325 Scotia. Parking is available for $75 a day along Woodward.
Pleasant Ridge
Friday
7-9 p.m. : Phaze Five at MotorCityCasino Stage at Oakland Park and Woodward.
8:30 p.m. : Drive-in movie Chiller Thriller at Stevenson Park at Oakland Park and Woodward.
Saturday
11 a.m-6 p.m. : Food and fun with strolling magicians, clowns, a kiddie park and entertainment at Memorial Park at Woodward and Oakland Park.
3 p.m. : International Classic Car Show and display with awards presentation.
11 a.m.-6 p.m. : Live entertainment featuring Fifty Amp Fuse, the Boogie Woggie Kid and Avenue, and a DJ.
Pontiac
Friday
* All entertainment at the Hidden River Eaton Stage on Saginaw near Pike.
5:30-6 p.m. : Lady Panthers.
6 -7:30 p.m. : Nu-Identity.
8-9 p.m.: Mark Reitenga and Friends.
6:30-7 p.m. : Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital Pontiac Cruise Parade.
Noon-9 p.m. : DJ Beth Shaddock at car show lot No. 9 at Orchard Lake and Woodward.
Noon-9 p.m. : DJ Kiki at Lawrence and Woodward.
* All entertainment at Plaza Level MotorCity Casino Stage.
6:30-8 p.m.: Kevin Tee and the Firebirds.
8:30 p.m.: Pricilla Price.
10-11 p.m. : Carl Graves and Motor City Beat.
3-9 p.m. : DJ Bill Young at the Oakland Press lot at Huron and Woodward.
Noon-9 p.m. : D.J. Kiki at Lawrence and Woodward.
Saturday
* All entertainment at the Plaza Level, MotorCity Casino Stage.
6:30 p.m. : Lady Panthers.
8--9 p.m. : Nu-Identity.
9:30 p.m.-11 p.m. : Contours.
Noon-9 p.m. : DJ Beth Shaddock at car show lot No. 9 at Orchard Lake and Woodward.
Noon- 9 p.m. : DJ Bill Young at the Oakland Press lot at Huron and Woodward.
Sunday
* All entertainment held at the Hidden River Eaton Stage at Saginaw near Pike.
Noon- 5:30 p.m. : DJ Phil Brown.
6 p.m. : Straight Ahead.
8-9 p.m. : Nu-Strategy.
Royal Oak
Friday
All day: Chrysler display at Northwood Shopping Center at 30943 N. Woodward.
7-9 p.m. : Live entertainment featuring Larry Lee.
Saturday
10 a.m.-5 p.m. : Free admission to Eaton Performance Park in Memorial Park with Kids Zone, merchandise booths and food. Parking is $10 at Coolidge and 13 Mile, as well as a free shuttle from Consumers Power at 14 Mile and Coolidge to Memorial Park.