Edition No. 106
Arts and Culture
Presented by Bedrock, the Midway is decked out for its first-ever winter holiday season!
Community and Family
As 2022 is coming to a close, we link you to one highlight from each quarter of the year from The War Memorial’s Inspired Thoughts series.
Presented by Bedrock, the Midway is decked out for its first-ever winter holiday season! There’s rides, games and snacks – all located across from Campus Martius Park until January 29.
The Midway swapped out its roller skating, basketball and mini-golf for a giant arctic slide, winter bumper cars, an indoor arcade and puck-putt. Guests will enjoy a variety of new activations aimed at creating exceptional winter experiences for everyone. Get to the Midway this winter to enjoy tasty treats, and make magical memories during the most wonderful time of the year!
Although the holiday season is winding down, there is outdoor fun for everyone. Entry and many experiences are free, so bring your family and friends!
The best of Inspired Thoughts 2022
2022 is almost in the past and with it comes a time of reflection. This week, we link you to one highlight from each quarter of the year from The War Memorial’s Inspired Thoughts series.
January-March: Edition No. 63, from March 3- Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we focused on stories on how Ukrainian visual and performing artists and arts institution responded to the news, how the invasion prompted charitable and advocacy efforts by local Ukrainian Americans, and what effect it had on the U.S., Europe, and the world. View the original entry at the box below.
April-June: Edition No. 71, from April 28- With patriotism a core component of The War Memorial, this week’s entry shined a light on the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial, which held a groundbreaking ceremony at Memorial Park in Royal Oak. Check out the original entry at the box below.
July-September: Edition No. 87 from Aug. 18- In this edition, we looked at how one artist depicted the cherished Alger House with an oil painting. On a late July afternoon, Rose Rhodes set up her oil painting stand in front of The War Memorial. The 16-by-20 inch oil on linen painting is titled “Sunny Afternoon at the War Memorial.” We also looked at how a War Memorial collaboration extends beyond Grosse Pointe border through Jefferson East partnership. View the original entry at the box below.
October-December: Edition No. 100 from Nov. 17- Inspired Thoughts got into the Christmas spirit while showcasing the work that Toys for Tots does in metro Detroit. In November, the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program held a toy collection event at the Fred M. Alger Center at The War Memorial. Folks dropped off a new, unwrapped toy, enough to fill a 25-foot moving van that goes to area children. Check out the original entry at the box below.
Inspired Thoughts is a collection of highly curated content that embraces the spirit and purpose of The War Memorial: arts and culture, community enrichment, leadership, and patriotism.
Derived from the notion that learning from others is the key to success, Inspired Thoughts is meant to shine a light on those making a difference in the world around them. This collection features artists, poets, writers, architects, and every thought leader in-between. Inspired Thoughts is the strongest reflection of what The War Memorial stands for, and what we aim to be.
The content featured on Inspired Thoughts is curated by War Memorial leadership — we also look forward to featuring special guest curators in the near future. If you are interested in providing content for Inspired Thoughts, please email our Communications team at dmurphy@warmemorial.org.