December 11, 2019 Your source for All Livonia news. All the time. All ways positive.
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| Our Livonia Symphony Orchestra helps define quality of life in our hometown. |
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  He designs, builds and plays guitars. Add jewelry to that list. He is an engineer and is Vice President of AlphaUSA.
In addition to all of that he loves to attend the Livonia Symphony Orchestra. This typewriter would be remiss if he did not let Robert Stewart describe the holiday concert performed by the Symphony last weekend at Clarenceville High School:
"Wonderful afternoon at the LSO Christmas concert. Our hometown symphony is extraordinary. The arrangements were brilliant and the talented symphony and co-conductors executed every measure beautifully. It would be nice to see as many political folks at the post-election concerts as we saw at the pre-election events.
"The Livonia Symphony Orchestra "Magical Fantasies" holiday concert included members of the Livonia Youth Symphony. This year's event featured Angie Hahn's Academy of Dance performing excerpts from Nutcracker Ballet. Musical director and conductor Volodymyr Shesuik with guest conductor Bruce Sole led the Livonia Symphony Orchestra through Cantique De Noel, Festive Sounds of Hanukkah, March of the Toys, Sleigh Ride and many other beautiful pieces. Fiona Johnston was fantastic as the featured soprano soloist. The music was fabulous as always, the dance segments were thrilling and the beautiful costumes made this another must attend holiday event."
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For those who enjoy all the art and culture that our hometown benefits from, and we certainly do benefit from having a world class symphony. You can become a part of spreading the word while maintaining the quality of music that we offer not only Livonia residents but also neighbors throughout southeast Michigan.
Tuesday night Dan MacIver hosted a number of art supporters, specifically supporters of the Symphony Orchestra. Friday Musings was on hand when ten raffle tickets were sold, raffle tickets supporting the Livonia Symphony Orchestra.
Only 300 tickets are available to be sold for a one of a kind guitar. A real piece of art. So beautiful. And the tickets are only $100 each.
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The Livonia business community and hometown leadership know a good thing when they see it.
Supporting the arts this coming weekend at the Livonia Civic Chorus holiday concert. See you there. |
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Click on this image for all movie times at the Phoenix
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Have you got your tickets yet?
Your tickets for the Livonia Symphony Society raffle for
a one-of-a-kind Bass Guitar.
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Another month of homegrown art on display at the Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library
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 The Fine Arts Gallery, located on the second floor of the Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library, is featuring the works of
"Artists on Five" for the month of December.
"Artists on Five" is a group of artists that either teach at the Visual Arts Assocition of Livonia or are on the Board of Directors for VAAL. Works are presented in acrylic, oil, calligraphy, collage, pastel, watercolor, alcohol ink, linocut relief prints, monotype and mixed media. Over 40 beautiful paintings.
Virginia Bosak, past President of VAAL and a member of the Livonia Arts Commission hopes "you can take time from your busy Holiday schedule to visit the Gallery to relax and enjoy some quiet time with the art of Susan Aitkin, Dorothy Amberger, Durwood Coffey, Mary P. Cline, Jean Figurski, Sandy Steed, Laura Host, Edee Joppich, Karen Judnich, Rose Marie Starke, Fran Seikaly, Julie Tibus, Laraine Walowich and Kitty Weaver. You might even find that special present you are looking for."
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December in Livonia
December 12 @ 7:00
City's Inaugural Ceremony @ City Hall
December 13 @ 2:00 - 4:30
Elder Abuse Town Hall With
Attorney General Dana Nessel and Laurie Pohutsky
Livonia Senior Center 
December 14 & 15
Livonia Civic Ballet Company
The Nutcracker
December 15
Last day to order your Dough Joes Chocolates
December 15 @ 2:30 - 4:30
Bennett Civic Center Library
December 15 @ 4:00
Livonia Youth Choir Winter Concert
Holy Trinity Church
December 15 @ 3:00
December 15
Live Nativity
3 PM Animals and Refreshments of
Donuts, Hot Chocolate and Coffee
3:30 PM Live Nativity
4 PM Concert in Kresge Hall
5 PM Animals and Refreshments of
Donuts, Hot Chocolate and Coffee
5:30 PM Live Nativity
6 PM Concert in Kresge Hall
December 21 @ 2:00
Livonia Youth Symphony Winter Concert
Kresge Hall @ Madonna University
January in Livonia
January 13
Official launch of the Tour de Livonia
January 23
Senior Center Book Club: Failures of Presidents
A Project of AlphaUSA
Moderated by Chuck Dardas and the typewriter
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Citizen engagement is the word on the street this
week and for the next four years. |
Maureen Miller Brosnan, Livonia Mayor-elect:
December 12: Join us for the swearing in of Livonia's newly elected city leadership, including Mayor-elect Maureen Brosnan, Treasurer Lynda Scheel, Clerk Susan Nash, and Council Members Scott Bahr, Kathleen McIntyre, Brandon McCullough, and Rob Donovic.
The Thirty-Fourth Inaugural Ceremony begins at 7PM in City Council Chambers at Livonia City Hall and is open to the public.
Seating in Council Chambers is limited, but additional seating and TV monitors streaming the ceremony will be set
up.
Join us for a brief reception in the City Hall atrium following the ceremony.
December 15, 9:00 - 5:00: As part of Inaugural Week 2019, the Kirksey Recreation Center is holding an open house on Sunday, December 15th.
Livonia residents will receive FREE admission to the Recreation Center for the day.
Guests will have an opportunity to chat with me about our community's future and learn about Parks and Recreation offerings for the new year.
Enjoy a day of swimming, rock climbing, use of our fit hub, drop in sports and more!
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| Where oh where will I find my new go-to breakfast cafe? |
 Betsy Calhoun: I imagine you'll be cruising around town, looking for a new place to hang out. I suggest you try out the new Anastasia and Katie's, the coffee shop that hires people with disabilities and let the rest of us know about it; it's near the top of my To Do list.
Typwriter: Been following it as the construction work was being undertaken. Word on the street has it as a must go-to cafe. I agree. |
Phoenix Theatre set to feature special encore performance with
free admission for Kid Brother. This Thursday at 7:00. Free. |
Representative Laurie Pohutsky set to address elder abuse
Town Hall meeting includes Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel |
Here it is. A guitar looking like a piece of art and the sound. Wow.
It can be all yours. |
| Richard and Geraldine Scholarship application is available. |
 Bob and Bill Joyner would like to tell you that here is still time to get your scholarship application for the Richard and Geraldine Joyner Scholarship to be applied to classes at Schoolcraft College. Whether you are planning to attend or are already enrolled this $600 scholarship can help you out.
In fact there are two scholarships available.
Drop a note to rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com to obtain the application. Needs to be turned in by the last day in December and will be awarded in January.
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HELP STRIKE OUT ILLITERACY!
Seedlings' bowling event is March 14 |
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Save the date!
Seedlings' 33rd Annual Bowling for Braille Books event is at 12 noon Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Novi Bowl Family Fun C
enter in Novi.
"This is our biggest fund-raiser of the year," said Karen Smith, Seedlings' Community Outreach Manager. "We hope to raise $60,000 for 6,000 more braille books for children with vision loss. You can help by bowling in the event, making a cash donation and/or being a sponsor."
Watch for emails from Seedlings with information about registering to bowl and/or being a sponsor, or check Seedlings' website for updates.
Sponsorships are expected to range from $200 to $1,500. Contact Karen Smith at
seedlink7@ameritech.net
or 734-427-8552, ext. 301.
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to support our symphony.
