El Salon de Nuestra Cultura at Wayne State University will be screening the documentary film Precious Knowledge on February 17 at 6:00pm in General Lectures Room 150 (5045 Anthony Wayne).

Precious Knowledge is a documentary that showcases the story of the student leaders from Tucson High School while they fight to save their ethnic studies program.  Although the Mexican American Studies program was extremely successful, the Arizona lawmakers decided to shut the program down.

Before the film screening, Dr. John Leary from the Wayne State University Department of English will be leading a panel discussion.

Please bring a dish to share at the potluck.  Metered parking is available on Warren Ave and Anthony Wayne Dr, plus structure parking is available with a credit card or one card in Structure 2.

The special tour for two is $100 and includes chocolates, champagne, photo in Cinderella’s carriage and more. $50 is tax deductible as The Parade Company is a not for profit organization.

For more information visit The Parade Company or call 313.923.838.

For more information visit Motown Winter Blast.

MotorCity Casino Hotel will once again hold one of Detroit’s hottest, highly-anticipated cultural events of the year. Fashion In Detroit, Michigan’s premier annual fashion event on Saturday, March 10, 2012.
Now in its 3rd year, Fashion In Detroit salutes the strong and vibrant Detroit fashion scene during a one-day event co-hosted by Project Runway’s Joe Faris, along with Ambassador Magazine Publisher and Jewelry Designer, Denise Ilitch. For the first time, the two business leaders in Michigan come together to present the brand’s strongest opening. Ilitch and Faris, both vocal advocates of Detroit’s urban renewal, believe the annual flagship event exemplifies the community’s commitment to the revitalization of the city. “It’s so exciting to be a part of promoting Detroit fashion,” said Ilitch.
Fashion In Detroit, co-created in 2009 by Joe Faris, was launched to put a fashion spotlight on Michigan, while creating a destination that showcases the talent of some of Detroit’s best designers. This year’s event is expected to draw national attention and over 2,000 attendees, including members of the press and fashion industry from around the world. “We will, once again, transform the Motor City into Fashion City,” said Faris.
The event will include 8 runway presentations by a collection of local and national designers, designer trunk shows/meet and greets, a “Market Detroit” pop-up shop, a Detroit sports lounge, a VIP private reception and an Afterglow bash. There will also be a social media lounge hosted by StyleCaster.com for online media and bloggers. The day’s admission ticket includes all fashion shows, gift bags, a souvenir guidebook/lookbook, entrance to the trunk shows and eligibility for high-end giveaways. FID will also give one talented Michigan-based fashion designer a grant to showcase his or her Fall/Winter 2012 collection to buyers and fashion industry insiders.
A portion of the FID proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Detroit and Ann Arbor – The mission of the Ronald McDonald House is to provide families of children experiencing a serious illness or injury a “home away from home” that assists in alleviating the families’ emotional and financial stress. Learn more at http://www.rmh-annarbor.org.
Tickets start at $25 in advance with a VIP experience for $100. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations and Ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. The event is expected to sell out. Tickets are also available through the MotorCity Casino Hotel Box Office Friday-Sunday.

To keep up on the latest news and information be sure to “Like” Fashion In Detroit on Facebook and follow at @FashionNDetroit on Twitter. More details, including entertainment and participating designers, will be announced in the coming weeks. For a preview, photos, and more information, visit http://www.fashionindetroit.com.
Facebook: Fashion In Detroit
Twitter: FashionNDetroit
Blog: fashionindetroit.tumblr.com

For ticket information you can visit ticketmaster.

This exciting event happens once a month at

American Legion Hall

31775 Grand River Ave,

Farmington, MI 48336

5:30 – 6:30 –3 levels of salsa lessons

Open dance 6:30 – 10 pm with Detroit’s hottest DJ’s

Only $10 — get in free if you bring in two brand new guests!

Complimentary Snacks and Refreshments

For more info please visit their Facebook page “YA Salsa”

info@YASalsa.com, or call 734.645.9937

According to Juan Carlos, these issues are not addressed, as they should be in order to have a positive effect in the lives of the people that are involved. The goal of the collection is to create awareness.

Juan Carlos Perez is an immigrant from Guadalajara, Mexico currently residing in Michigan. He developed a passion for capturing beauty and essence from his mother & role-model.

The Quiet Things that No One Ever Knows will be on exhibit in The Atrium at the Southwest Detroit Business Association from November 4, 2011-February 24, 2012.

For more information, you can contact the Southwest Detroit Business Association at 313-842-0986 or email at info@southwestdetroit.com.
A collection of work by Photographer Juan Carlos Perez

Date: Friday November 4, 2011 – Friday February 24, 2012
Time: 6:00pm-5:00pm
Location: 7752 West Vernor