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Sunday, May 5, 2013

Fatal I-94 Crash, Chesterfield Police Budget Meeting, Anchor Bay Kids Get Published

New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch recaps the news of this past week.

Miss the latest headlines in and around town? Here's a rundown of some of the top stories from this past week:

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Anchor Bay Kids Get Published in 2013 Kaleidoscope

The school district recognized the work of several young authors this month.

Anchor Bay has something to write home about. Several students have been published in 2013 Kaleidoscope and were recognized by the school district this month. "Each year the Michigan Reading Association publishes the work of students across the state. "Each student composed an original piece of writing and completed all the stages of the writing process before being selected at his or her school," according to the school district.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

'The Music Man' Comes to L’Anse Creuse North

The classic musical is fit for all ages and will take the stage April 19-20.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Macomb Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against DIA

The plaintiffs said they filed the lawsuit against the Detroit museum after they were charged for an exhibit.

A Macomb County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by five county residents against the Detroit Institute of Arts, according to court records. Plaintiffs Simon Haddad of Clinton Township, Leon Drolet of Macomb Township, Judy and Dennis Buchholtz of Warren and Philis DeSaele of Sterling Heights alleged in the lawsuit they were denied free admission Dec. 1 to the Faberge exhibit—which they contend violated terms of a tri-county millage. Judge John Foster's opinion, including the denial to amend their pleadings, means the case is closed, the Detroit Free Press reported. According to the Art Institute Service Agreement between the Macomb County Art Institute Authority and the DIA, the museum would provide "unlimited, …

Taxed Enuff Already

9:21 am on Friday, May 24, 2013

Do we get a refund? http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/22413980/dias-art-collection-at-risk-amid-detroits-financial-woes   more ›

Anchor Bay Grads, Husband-Wife Acting Duo Team Up For 'The Crucible'

Actress Rachel Arbaugh is a direct descendant of Elizabeth Bassett Proctor whom she will portray in the Uncovered Theatre Company and Rochester College production.

Monday, April 1, 2013

MacDonald Public Library Hosting Free Spring Break Crafts

Students in grades kindergarten through sixth are invited to the library at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Eleonora of Toledo and Her Son in New Baltimore

The Detroit Institute of Arts' Inside|Out program brings famous artwork to the city.

If the weather is too chilly for you to go on a walking art tour, New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch will bring reproductions to you. Today, we highlight Eleonora of Toledo and Her Son (1545/50) by Agnolo Bronzino on the exterior wall of Celtic Sisters Candles and Candies.   See a full list of the paintings around town.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Chesterfield Vehicle Sales Prompt Investigation, Toxic Fumes from Products and DIA Artwork

New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch recaps the news from this past week.

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Friday, March 29, 2013

Kristin Chenoweth Movie Filmed in Macomb County to Hit the Big Screen

The lakeside home of a Clinton Township dentist will be featured prominently in the movie "Family Weekend" that was filmed in Macomb County and will shown on the big screen in Birmingham this weekend.

Many Macomb County public and private locations were used in the filming of Family Weekend two years ago, and this weekend these landmarks and hundreds of local extras will get their time on big screen this weekend for a limited engagement showing of the movie at the Birmingham 8 theater. Macomb County Sheriff's Office vehicles, schools and the waterfront home of a Clinton Township dentist were among the local landmarks and props used in the filming of the movie. “It was a great experience for our whole family. Everyone associated with the movie was a pleasure to deal with,” said homeowner Christopher Press, a Harrison Township resident. “I have only seen bits of the movie so far but from what I can tell, our community is realistically …

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Berenice Reproaching Ptolemy in New Baltimore

The Detroit Institute of Arts' Inside|Out program brings famous artwork to the city.

If the weather is too chilly for you to go on a walking art tour, New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch will bring reproductions to you. Today, we highlight Berenice Reproaching Ptolemy by Jean-Joseph Taillasson at City Hall. See a full list of the paintings around town.

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