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New Earth Tones Concert series kicks off this weekend at Palmer Park Art Fair

6/1/2023

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“Earth Tones connects music-making and the sounds of nature through artistic improvisation and intuition, and active listening. Each concert features two ensembles – a youth-led or emerging group and a more established jazz or improvisational group,” said Joseph Darling, a music curator who conceived the series and is a PFPP board member.

The June 4 Earth Tones concert features the Kris Johnson Group with opening ensemble 26 Cents Flat. Johnson is a trumpeter, composer, and Director of Michigan State University’s Community Music School in Detroit.
The concert takes place at 2:30 pm near the Palmer Park Log Cabin, amid the Palmer Park Art Fair.  Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic for the next three free concerts that begin at 5 pm.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES IN THE SERIES:
  • July 16:  Constant Pressure and the  Kaleigh Wilder Trio.
  • August 27: Tariq Gardner's Evening Star trio and Djallo Djakate's Inner Ear.
  • Oct. 1: Kasan Belgrave Duo and the Michael Malis Trio.

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People for Palmer Park (PFPP) was awarded a $30,000 NeighborHUB Grant from the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce and General Motors to continue to transform the Log Cabin into a community center for creativity, imagination and engagement.

The grant will allow the PFPP Arts & Culture Committee to present free family-friendly programs with gifted Detroit musicians, visual artists, poets, and storytellers and outfit the Log Cabin for art shows, concerts and other cultural activities. The committee is also selecting local arts and culture groups to engage and present through its innovative Community Arts micro-grant competition.
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STAY UP TO DATE with Text Alerts from PFPP!

5/10/2021

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*** NOTE: WE HAVE A NEW TEXT ALERT NUMBER! PLEASE READ BELOW! ***
TEXT ALERTS FROM PEOPLE FOR PALMER PARK!

Will tonight’s bike ride be cancelled due to rain?
Is the ground too wet this week for yoga or t’ai chi?
Now you can receive instant updates for our recreation programs and events, in text form RIGHT ON YOUR PHONE.

We have a new number for our text alerts. This is due to an exciting upgrade to a more robust system with better capabilities. But it does mean we need you to sign up again at the new number. 


INSTRUCTIONS:
(This is a one time setup and will only take a moment...)

Text “PalmerPark” to the number 888-833-7575.
No quotes, no spaces. It is not caps sensitive. Now SEND.

You will receive a reply that looks something like this:

Welcome!
Msg&Data rates may apply.
Get 10msg/mos of Park Alerts.
Reply HELP for help, STOP to OptOut. 8883483778

Thank you for joining PFPP's PalmerPark keyword group! Please reply with your First Name. Txt STOP to OptOut



Reply with your first name only.
You will receive next msg like this:

Thank you for providing us with your First Name. Please provide your Email for further correspondence.

If you choose to provide your email, you will receive next msg like this:

Thank you! Your email provides us another way to keep you informed about Palmer Park.


Then you're all set!
ALL text alerts will be People for Palmer Park related (weather updates for recreation programs, event reminders), Not spam. Charges may apply, check your individual cellular/data plan.


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10th Annual PFPP Virtual Membership Meeting

3/25/2021

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SAVE THE DATE!
​Saturday, April 17, 2021
10:00am - Meeting & Committee Presentations
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PUBLIC LINK TO ZOOM MEETING: https://bit.ly/3ffx6Km

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Since it is still not safe to gather in large groups, this year’s Annual Meeting will be a public Zoom meeting online. Learn about our accomplishments from the past year, and the exciting updates on our plans for the future in the park!

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Hear updates on current park improvement projects:
    Lake Frances Revitalization, the State Fair bandshell and more from the City of Detroit
  • Hear more about state of events during COVID
  • Committee Reports
  • Planned events
  • Recreational Programming for 2021 season
  • Continuation of the “rent-a-bed” program at our Urban Educational Garden
  • PFPP Board update on completed projects, finances & future goals/planning
  • Nominations/Election of new board members
    Link to Candidate Profiles

For a list of current Board and Committee members, visit our Board/Committees page.

Help us spread the word! Print and distribute our flier below!

annualmtg2021_flier_2c.pdf
File Size: 229 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

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Support local artists from home with this year's new online Michigan Holiday Art Fair

11/30/2020

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Art shown © Steph Joy Hogan
Art shown © Captured Wilderness
Art shown © Charlene Uresy
Art shown © Garzoyan Art
Art shown © Lost Peninsula Fine Arts
Art shown © Alexis Bagley (Mint Artists Guild)
Art shown © Moon Rabbit Press
Art shown © One Acre Ceramics
Art shown © Studio Curly Q
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Missing those annual summer art fairs in Michigan this year?
 The new Michigan Holiday Art Fair shares the delights and creative finds of a summer art fair ONLINE this holiday season! It gives you the opportunity to buy gifts from artists who would have normally sold creative work at six Michigan art fairs.
 
Buy gifts this year (or something for yourself!) from nearly 60 artists and check out just once in the online cashier.

Artist demonstrations, virtual studio tours and art activities will take place nightly (daily on the weekend dates). Santa and Mrs. Claus and local musicians will pop in online too.

Each date between December 1-6, a portion of all sales will benefit one of 6 Detroit area nonprofits. People for Palmer Park day is Saturday, Dec. 5th so we hope you'll shop that day to support us AND some amazing artists.

http://miartfair.com

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9th Annual PFPP Membership Meeting POSTPONED

3/22/2020

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DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION, OUR ANNUAL MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE STAY HOME AND SAFE.

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Learn about our accomplishments from the past year, and the exciting updates on our plans for the future in the park!


AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Hear updates on current park improvement projects: Lake Frances Revitalization and more!
  • Hear more about upcoming events:
    Palmer Park Art Fair, Log Cabin Day, Annual Fundraiser & Silent Auction,
    and the PGA Tour returning to neighboring Detroit Golf Club in May
  • Recreational Programming for 2020 season
  • Continuation of the “rent-a-bed” program at our Urban Educational Garden
  • PFPP Board update on completed projects, finances & future goals/planning
  • Nominations/Election of new board members
  • First 75 members present or those attending that contribute $25 to
    People for Palmer Park will get a City-grown plant to take home

We are seeking board of director candidates for election at this meeting. Specific areas of expertise we are looking to fill include but are not limited to: fundraising, preservation, legal skills, and membership. If you would like to get more involved as a member of the Board (you must be a current PFPP member), you can find more information by going to our member page where there is a link to our membership application. 

For a list of current Board and Committee members, visit our Board/Committees page.

Help us spread the word! 

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8th Annual PFPP Membership Meeting

2/7/2019

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Saturday, March 16, 2019
12:30-1:00pm - Meet & Greet w/ Refreshments
1:00-2:30pm - Meeting & Committee Presentations
2:30-3:00pm - Volunteer Sign-up


Detroit Unity Temple
17505 2nd Ave., Detroit 48203 | Across from Palmer Park
Follow the PFPP signs for parking & entry

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SAVE THE DATE!
Learn about our accomplishments from the past year, and the exciting updates on our plans for the future in the park!


AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Hear updates on current park improvement projects: Tennis Courts, KaBoom Playscape, Handball Courts and more!
  • Hear more about upcoming events:
    Palmer Park Art Fair, Log Cabin Day, Annual Fundraiser & Silent Auction,
    and the PGA Tour coming to neighboring Detroit Golf Club in June
  • Recreational Programming for 2019 season
  • Introduction of new “rent-a-bed” program at our Urban Educational Garden
  • PFPP Board update on completed projects, finances & future goals/planning
  • Nominations/Election of new board members
  • First 75 members present or those attending that contribute $25 to
    People for Palmer Park will get a geranium plant to take home this year

We are seeking board of director candidates for election at this meeting. Specific areas of expertise we are looking to fill include but are not limited to: fundraising, finance, legal skills, and membership. If you would like to get more involved as a member of the Board (you must be a current PFPP member), you can find more information by going to our member page where there is a link to our membership application. 

For a list of current Board and Committee members, visit our Board/Committees page.

Help us spread the word! Print and distribute our flier below!

annualmtg2019_flier_2c.pdf
File Size: 194 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

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Teen Artists of Mint Artists Guild to exhibit summer work at Palmer Park Open House

7/25/2017

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WHAT: Mint Summer Open House
WHEN: 6 pm - 8:30pm Monday, July 31
WHERE: Palmer Park Community House (the building with the bright colored circles)
Please enter on opposite side as the Splash Park!


People for Palmer Park is proud to announce a very special event happening AT Palmer Park on next Monday 7/31.

Learn about the Mint Artists Guild and meet its young artists and workers.

Find out about volunteer opportunities and our creative programs.
Come enjoy live painting, a children’s art activity and refreshments.
See our work in progress and recommend a Detroit non-profit organization to receive a Paint Detroit with Generosity painting.
Please come and enjoy a nice, relaxing evening with Mint Artists Guild.


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Preview Palmer Park Art Fair on Livernois 

3/30/2016

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Saturday, April 9th - 1-6:30pm - Livernois Avenue between 6 Mile & 7 Mile


Get an early sampling of artists participating in the upcoming Palmer Park Art Fair and get a first look at the beautiful new 2016 Palmer Park Art Fair Poster.

Seven creative businesses and galleries will participate along Livernois as part of "Second Saturdays":
  1. 1917 American Bistro
  2. Art in Motion
  3. Detroit Fiber Works
  4. Eric's I've Been Framed
  5. Jo's Gallery
  6. Lola's
  7. Sherwood Forest Gallery
Times and artists to be announced soon! 

The Palmer Park Art Fair takes place May 14-15, 2016 in Palmer Park
​Visit the official website at www.palmerparkartfair.com for more details.

Photo: Sherwood Forest Gallery will be hosting two young artists, photographer Ackeem Salmon (pictured) and sculptor Austen Brantley this year. (Photo © Barbara Barefield 2015)
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New Reflections Portal Sculpture at Palmer Park

11/30/2015

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People for Palmer Park has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season!
One exciting new addition to Palmer Park located near the intersection of 7 Mile and Ponchartrain is a sculpture donated to us by John Rizzo, an artist/sculptor who is presently employed as the Wood Shop Manager at the College for Creative Studies. Known as the Reflections Portal, the sculpture stands 11’ high and 9’, and is constructed of hot rolled mild steel and mirror polished stainless steel. In the words of artist John Rizzo, “The gateway acts as a point of transformation for those passing through it to reinterpret the space that surrounds them, and to heighten their perception of things normally unnoticed.”

​To enhance the experience, People for Palmer Park commissioned a gravel pathway through the portal. Special thanks to Mr. Rizzo, the city of Detroit for their support in moving, storing and installing the structure, and to Michigan Recreational Construction for their installation work, and for Joiner Construction for building the gravel pathway. 
 We hope this is the beginning of a true sculpture garden in Palmer Park!
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MAPP to pitch at Livernois SOUP 6/25!

6/24/2015

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Thursday, June 25th at Lola's on the Avenue 
Arrive 6:00-6:30pm, pitches start promptly at 7:00pm.
Cost only $5 to attend/eat/vote!

Magic of Art in Palmer Park (MAPP) - artist-led creative workshops - has been selected as one of only two projects that will pitch at Livernois SOUP. 

Detroit SOUP is a microgranting dinner celebrating and supporting creative projects in Detroit. For a donation $5 attendees receive soup, salad, bread and a vote and hear from presentations ranging from art, urban agriculture, social justice, social entrepreneurs, education, technology and more. Each presenter has four minutes to share their idea and answer four questions from the audience. At the event, attendees eat, talk, share resources, enjoy art and vote on the project they think benefits the city the most. At the end of the night, we count the ballots and the winner goes home with all of the money raised to carry out their project. Winners come back to a future SOUP dinner to report their project’s progress.

We need your support!

MAPP is proud to be one of only two presenters tomorrow night, so we're hoping you'll join us and show your support for our artist led workshops in Palmer Park!

LINKS:
Lola's on the Avenue, 19150 Livernois, Detroit.
Detroit SOUP

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Our first workshop, Summer Solstice Eco-Dying, held 6/21 at Palmer Park.
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