Edition No. 98
Arts and Culture
The granddaughter of acclaimed Japanese American architect Minoru Yamasaki hosts an interactive children’s author talk sharing her newest picture book celebrating Minoru’s life work
Community and Family
Hollyfest at The War Memorial looks to raise funds critical to its ability to deliver programs and resources in the community.
Shapes, Lines, and Light – Interactive Children’s Author Talk with Katie Yamasaki
Katie Yamasaki’s newest picture book, Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather’s American Journey, celebrates the life of the acclaimed Japanese American architect Minoru Yamasaki. On Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. the Detroit Institute of Arts welcomes guests to join Katie for a joyful and reflective afternoon of storytelling and art-making for friends and families of all ages.
Minoru was an American architect, best known for designing the original World Trade Center in New York City and several other large-scale projects. Yamasaki was one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century.
During his three-decade career, he and his firm designed over 250 buildings. A few of his local works include McGregor Memorial Conference Center and DeRoy Auditorium - both on the campus of Wayne State University - and One Woodward Avenue,
The Family Center Celebrates 22 years with new venue for Hollyfest benefit
The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods’ signature fundraising event, Hollyfest, is planned for Nov. 17 at The Fred M. Alger Center at The War Memorial. It is set from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Hollyfest, sponsored in part by The War Memorial, is an opportunity to raise funds for the Center’s ability to deliver programs and resources in the community.
“It’s also a great celebration of the work we’ve accomplished over the last year and a really fun party,” Jennifer Bingaman, executive director of The Family Center, said. “We are so excited to be one of the first events in the new venue. This will be an incredible community get-together with a bonus first peek at the revamped site.”
Bingaman believes this will be the first time that Hollyfest will be held at The War Memorial. She said around 200 people are expected to attend.
The Family Center is a nonprofit community organization that calls The War Memorial home. It offers free programs and resources from local experts on a wide range of topics aimed at building strong families and helping parents raise children who will become competent, caring, and responsible community members.
“We need this money from the fundraiser to be able to provide free programs and resources for the community,” Bingaman said. “We need it to fulfill our mission.”
Attendees will enjoy a festive evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a strolling dinner, and music. A variety of exciting gifts and experiences will be available during a live and silent auction, including the opportunity to bid on a ride on the Grosse Pointe Farms fire engine in the Santa Parade and a luxury culinary immersion tour of Tuscany courtesy of Gunnell Innovation.
Tickets can be purchased at the button 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.
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