Edition No. 210
Fire and Ice Festival set in Detroit
As the calendar turns to January, head to Winter at Valade’s Fire and Ice festival in Detroit.
The festival is set for Jan. 10 through Jan. 12 for tons of medieval fun with a winter twist! All weekend enjoy oversized fires, turkey legs and an ice carving competition. Try your hand at ax throwing, or take your picture on the Iron Throne - made of ice, of course.
Frozen's Elsa and Renaissance Fair performers will be wandering the park for additional photo opportunities. The signature moment of the weekend is Fire and Ice Tower - a 7-foot ice structure that will become a giant bonfire once lit at 6 p.m. on Saturday. You don't want to miss it!
For details, click here.
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Ring in the New Year at the Dirty Dog Jazz Café in Grosse Pointe Farms!
Elevate your celebration as we bid farewell to 2024 and usher in 2025 with an exquisite jazz-filled gala. Indulge in the opulence of an all-inclusive 4-course dinner, a delightful champagne toast, and festive party favors, all while being serenaded by the captivating live music of the Jeff Canady band.
The event cost is $150 per person plus tax & gratuity for the 5pm seating and $175 per person plus tax & gratuity for the 9pm seating. Secure your spot, as table assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
To learn more, click here.
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