Presenting donors will receive Tigers tickets, pre-season Pistons and Red Wings tickets while supplies last

The American Red Cross, in partnership with The District Detroit, is inviting donors to give blood at its seventh annual blood drive at Little Caesars Arena to meet the needs of those who depend on lifesaving blood. All presenting donors will receive a voucher for tickets to a Detroit Tigers game and tickets to pre-season Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings games.  

Blood and platelet donors are critically needed, and all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O.

While summer can be full of vacations and outdoor fun, it’s also recognized as a time of higher risk for car accidents, especially among teen drivers. A single car accident victim may require as many as 100 units of blood. More than a quarter of all blood products each year are used in critical care and emergency room situations, highlighting the importance of generous blood and platelet donors.

The blood drive will be from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, on the Via Concourse at Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward, in Detroit. Complimentary parking is available in the UWM Garage at 128 W. Fisher Service Drive, which is close to the arena’s Meijer entrance to the blood drive.

“We are excited to partner again with The District Detroit to ensure lifesaving blood products are available to those in need,” said Beth Frahm, donor recruitment account manager with the Red Cross in Michigan. “Donors who give will have the feeling of accomplishment knowing they are helping to save lives.”

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. This includes new moms, babies born prematurely, accident victims, people living with sickle cell disease and people being treated for cancer. That’s why the need for blood is constant.

In addition to receiving two tickets to a Tigers home game and two tickets each to a Pistons and Red Wings pre-season home game (while supplies last), donors will receive a $20 Amazon gift card by email and have a chance to Spin the Wheel to win an additional giveaway.

To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and use sponsor code LCA313. Appointments will be prioritized; walk-ins will be taken as time permits.

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2018 First-Round Pick Has Played in 232 Games with Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings today re-signed center Joe Veleno to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2.275 million.

Veleno, 24, skated in 80 games with the Red Wings during the 2023-24 season and set career highs in goals (12), assists (16), points (28), power play goals (3), shots (86) and shooting percentage (14.0). The 6-foot-1, 201-pound forward spent the entire 2022-23 campaign in Detroit, recording 20 points (9-11-20) and 30 penalty minutes in 81 games. Selected by the Red Wings in the first round (30th overall) of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Veleno has totaled 64 points (30-34-64) and 81 penalty minutes in 232 NHL games since 2020-21. He also collected 36 points (18-18-36) and 26 penalty minutes in 69 games with the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins from 2019-22. Additionally, Veleno began the 2020-21 season with the Malmo Redhawks in the Swedish Hockey League, notching 20 points (11-9-20) and 20 penalty minutes in 46 games before returning to North America following the conclusion of the SHL season.

Prior to turning professional, Veleno played four seasons with the Saint John Sea Dogs and Drummondville Voltigeurs in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League from 2015-19, racking up 266 points (90-176-266), a plus-82 rating and 106 penalty minutes in 230 games, along with 46 points (27-19-46) and 34 penalty minutes in 61 postseason matchups. In 2018-19, Veleno was selected to the QMJHL First All-Star Team after ranking fourth in the league with 104 points (42-62-104) in 59 regular-season games with Drummondville. Veleno helped Saint John win a QMJHL championship in 2016-17, notching 40 points (13-27-40) and 18 penalty minutes in 45 regular-season games before collecting 11 points (8-3-11) and 14 penalty minutes in 18 playoff contests. A native of Kirkland, Quebec, Veleno became the first Quebec-born prospect to be granted exceptional player status by Hockey Canada in 2015. On the international stage, Veleno won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2023 IIHF World Championship, tallying five points (2-3-5) in five games. He also represented his country at back-to-back IIHF World Junior Championships in 2019 and 2020, earning a gold medal at the 2020 tournament. Additionally, Veleno dished out three assists in four appearances at the 2018 IIHF World Under-18 Championship and captained Team Canada to a gold medal at the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

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Tiffany Harrington has been promoted to Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Activation for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, while Donovan Powell has been promoted to Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Sales.

Harrington previously served as IS+E’s Director of Corporate Partnerships Activation since 2021, and Powell joined the organization as the Director of Corporate Partnerships Sales in 2020.

In her new role, Harrington will manage the daily corporate partner activation process for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings, including strategic planning, financial management, promotions and events, results tracking and more. She and her team will ensure relationships with partners are effectively built and maintained and identify new opportunities for business growth.

Powell’s new and expanded role will include the preparation and implementation of a strategic sponsorship sales plan for the Tigers, Red Wings and 313 Presents, and throughout The District Detroit. He and his team will curate new strategic client relationships and establish IS+E’s inventory of available sponsorship assets.

“Tiffany and Donovan have been key contributors to our corporate partnerships function and are well-deserving of these promotions to our senior leadership team,” said Mike Singer, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “They will continue to elevate the relationships with our fans and loyal partners and highlight those partnerships at our venues and throughout the community.”

Harrington started with the Tigers in 2020 as the Manager of Corporate Partnerships Activation before being promoted to Director of Corporate Partnerships Activation in 2021. Among her many accomplishments is integrating Meijer as the Tigers’ first-ever Jersey Patch partner. She was named to Sports Business Journal’s “New Voices Under 30” class in 2022, recognizing diverse and impactful leaders, entrepreneurs, risk-takers and disrupters — all under the age of 30 — who are re-imagining the sports experience, and the way business is done.

“I am excited for and humbled to receive this opportunity within our growing organization,” Harrington said. “We have an incredibly hard-working and talented team in place that I am looking forward to leading every day, and I look forward to enhancing and innovating the corporate partnership experience at both Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena.”

Since 2020, Powell has focused on building and strengthening long-term relationships among local, regional, and national brands. He has also coached, managed and mentored IS+E’s corporate partnerships sales managers. Powell closed the first sports betting partnership for an MLB team when the Tigers and PointsBet signed a multi-year deal in 2020. Before joining IS+E, he managed the revenue department at Detroit City FC.

“This is a tremendous leadership opportunity that I’m grateful to receive and be entrusted with,” Powell said. “It’s an exciting time to be aligned with the Tigers and Red Wings, and to be a part of the entertainment experience throughout metro Detroit. I look forward to providing an outstanding experience for our loyal partners for years to come.”

Harrington, who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Media & Journalism from the University of North Carolina, resides in metro Detroit with her fiancé, Hunter, and their two dogs, Lincoln and LamBo. She is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University.

Powell received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Bowling Green State University and completed his Master of Science in Sport Management from Drexel University. He resides in metro Detroit with his wife, Kim, and children, Wesley and Nora.

Season opener scheduled for March 27 at Los Angeles Dodgers

Detroit’s Biggest Party, Opening Day, presented by Rocket Mortgage, on April 4 vs. Chicago White Sox

Cubs, Mets and Braves among NL opponents to visit Comerica Park

In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Detroit Tigers today released their 2025 schedule, featuring 81 games at Comerica Park. A charter member of the American League, 2025 marks the 125th season of Tigers baseball and the club’s 26^th at Comerica Park.

Detroit opens the 2025 season on March 27 in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, marking the first time that the two historic franchises will play on Opening Day. Following the three games against the Dodgers, the season-opening road trip continues with three games at the Seattle Mariners from March 30-April 2. Detroit’s Biggest Party, Opening Day, presented by Rocket Mortgage, is slated for Friday, April 4 against the Chicago White Sox.

With the balanced schedule again in effect for 2025, the Tigers will face each team in the Majors – including eight interleague series hosted at Comerica Park. The Chicago Cubs (June 6-8), New York Mets (September 1-3) and Atlanta Braves (September 19-21) are among the National League teams slated to visit Detroit next season. Road interleague series include the Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies.

Comerica Park is the place to be on summer weekends, featuring special theme nights, fireworks, great giveaways and special events. Fans can secure their seat at Comerica Park for the 2025 season and receive bonus incentives by placing a Season Membership Deposit for as little as $50. Place a deposit today by going to www.tigers.com/2025 and receive complimentary tickets to a 2024 home game, access to a pre-game “Chalk Talk” event, and the first opportunity to pick seats before they go on-sale to the general public. Memberships start with as few as 28 games and include the home opener, discounts on ballpark concessions and merchandise, and invitations to exclusive team events.

*All game dates are subject to change. Game times will be announced at a later date*

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The Detroit Tigers today completed the second day of building the club’s 2024 MLB Draft class. The day consisted of rounds three through 10, and brought the total number of players selected by the Tigers to 11, including the club’s additional pick in the Competitive Balance B round.

Players selected by Detroit so far includes seven pitchers (five RHP and two LHP) and four position players (three SS and one OF). After drafting three high school players on the first night of the draft, seven of the Tigers eight selections on day two played collegiately.

Last night, the Tigers selected SS Bryce Rainer from Harvard-Westlake HS (CA) with the 11^th overall pick, RHP Owen Hall from Edmond North HS (OK) at No. 49 overall, and LHP Ethan Schiefelbein from Corona Sr. HS (CA) with the 72^nd overall pick.

Read more about the Tigers’ second round draft picks here.

The Detroit Tigers selected three players on the first night of the 2024 Major League Baseball
Draft, taking SS Bryce Rainer from Harvard-Westlake High School (CA) in the first round (11th overall), RHP Owen Hall from Edmond North HS (OK) in the second round (49thth overall), and LHP Ethan Schiefelbein from Corona HS (CA) in Competitive Balance Round B (72nd overall).

Rainer, 19, hit .505/.614/.722/1.336 with nine doubles, four home runs and 22 RBI in 33 games during his senior season. He drew 28 walks, while punching out only 14 times. He also stole 17 bases and was caught stealing just once. Following the season, he was named a Baseball America and MaxPreps First Team All-American, Cal-Hi Sports Senior Player of the Year, the Mission League Most Valuable Player and The Los Angeles Daily News All-Area Player of the Year.

As a freshman at Harvard-Westlake, Rainer was named the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year, hitting .392 with 13 RBI at the plate and going 9-0 with a 1.46 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 55.2 innings on the mound.

In addition to playing at Harvard-Westlake, Rainer was also a member of Team USA’s 2023 18U National Team, playing in eight games. At the National High School Invitational, which features top prospects from across the country, Rainer went 7×13 with two doubles, five walks, no strikeouts and two stolen bases.

Hall, 18, started nine games with Edmond North as a senior, posting a 3-1 record with a 1.67 ERA, .118
opponent batting average, 75 strikeouts and only 13 walks. He was named a 6A All-Star by the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association.

Hall participated in the 2023 Area Code Games where he struck out 10 of the 18 batters he faced with nine of the punchouts coming on his fastball. He was selected a Perfect Game preseason All-American entering the 2024 season.

Schiefelbein, 18, started 10 games with Corona HS as a senior, compiling an 8-0 record with a 0.27 ERA, 83 strikeouts and 11 walks in 52.0 innings. He was named a MaxPreps All-American and was a member of the Los Angeles Times All-Area Team and the CIF Southern Section All-Division 1 team.

A member of the USA Prime National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team, Schiefelbein was teammates with Rainer on Team USA’s 2023 18U National Team, starting two games and going 1-0 with a 0.78 ERA. Schiefelbein threw a shutout for Corona at the National High School Invitational, allowing a hit and a walk while punching out 12.

The 2024 MLB Draft continues Monday with rounds 3-10. The draft concludes on Tuesday with rounds 11-20.

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The Detroit Tigers are proud to host the 22nd annual Negro Leagues Weekend, presented by Comerica Bank, from July 12-14, when the Los Angeles Dodgers visit Comerica Park. This annual tradition marks the longest-running weekend celebration of its kind in Major League Baseball. Tickets for all three games during Negro Leagues Weekend are currently available at Tigers.com/Tickets.  

Negro Leagues Weekend will be highlighted by the 28th annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game on Saturday, July 13. Prior to the game, the Tigers will recognize former Negro Leagues players on the field with a special ceremony.

Former Tigers outfielder and member of the 2012 American League Championship team, Austin Jackson, will return to Detroit for Negro Leagues Weekend, and will interact with Tigers fans on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, when he will also receive the Willie Horton African American Legacy Award. Jackson made his MLB debut for the Tigers in April 2010 and played for Detroit from 2010-14, appearing in 670 games and batting .277/.342/.412 with 140 doubles, 43 triples, 46 home runs and 234 RBI. He was a member of the Tigers’ postseason teams in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and led the American League in triples in 2010 and 2011. Jackson won the Fielding Bible Award as the league’s best centerfielder in 2011.

The Tigers will distribute complimentary game tickets to local organizations as part of the Negro Leagues Weekend celebration. A portion of the 50/50 Raffle proceeds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will benefit The Black Sports Business Academy, and Comerica Bank will match those proceeds.

“As a proud Detroiter, member of the Divine 9 and member of the Tigers family, I am deeply honored to celebrate the rich history and lasting legacy of the Negro Leagues,” said Asia Gholston, Vice President of Marketing for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “This weekend is about more than just baseball; it’s about acknowledging the trailblazing athletes who paved the way and bringing together fans of all backgrounds to celebrate our shared history. We invite everyone to Comerica Park to join us in honoring these incredible players and to experience the vibrant community spirit that makes Detroit so special. We are thankful to Comerica Bank for their unwavering support in making this important event a reality.”

“Each year, Negro Leagues Weekend delivers special moments to reflect on the impact and legacy paved by our beloved African American baseball trailblazers and pioneers,” said Kevin Watkins, Comerica Bank Vice President-External Affairs Market Manager and National African American Business Development Manager. “As we partner with the Detroit Tigers on a weekend-long celebration that spans more than two decades, we do so with honor and excitement to pay homage to the legends of the past and celebrate the greats of today and future generations creating new legacies that inspire the game and their communities.”

Fans are encouraged to arrive at Comerica Park early to enjoy many activities planned throughout Negro Leagues Weekend. DJ Mo Beatz – Big Sean’s official DJ – will spin on the Comerica Landing all weekend long. The “Walk of Stars,” similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, will highlight the historic achievements of former Detroit Stars players. There will be a True Black History Museum exhibit highlighting the history of the Negro Leagues and the Detroit Stars and PLC Detroit will have a live artist painting on the Comerica landing. Several Negro Leagues and Detroit Stars-themed photo opportunities will be available throughout the concourse.

Negro Leagues Weekend festivities will include:

Friday, July 12 (6:40 p.m. first pitch)

• The seventh annual Negro Leagues Legacy Luncheon, presented by Comerica Bank, will be hosted at Comerica Park on Friday morning, a private event to welcome former Negro Leagues players back to Detroit and to honor Austin Jackson.
• Prior to Friday’s series opener, the annual “Passing of the Bat” ceremony will be held on the field, celebrating African American baseball players and their contributions to baseball. The ceremony features a symbolic “torch passing” from a former Negro Leagues player to several generations of former and current African American Tigers players. The bat is then presented to a local youth player, with U of D Jesuit 2024 graduate Dylan Larkins and Edison 2024 graduate Marwynn Matthews serving as this year’s recipients. Larkins is committed to play college baseball at Georgetown, while Matthews will play at Western Michigan.
• Friday Night’s “Party in the Park” presented by Casamigos will include live music and entertainment and specialty food and beverage items on the Comerica Landing. The night’s specialty drink will be the “Motor City Refresher.”
• Prior to the game, members of various HBCU step teams and drumlines will perform on the concourse.
• A special “African American Heritage” ticket package is available. Fans who purchase this package receive a Tigers African American Heritage hat.
• Tigers fans are encouraged to remain in their seats after the game for the display of Friday Night Fireworks.
• The Tigers will wear their new City Connect jerseys for the first game of the series against the Dodgers.

Saturday, July 13 (1:10 p.m. first pitch)

• The first 15,000 fans in attendance will receive a retro Detroit Stars hat, presented by Comerica Bank. Gates will open at 11:30 a.m.    
• Tigers fans are encouraged to attend a pregame Q&A with former Negro Leagues players and influencers from 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., in the Comerica Big Cat Court. The panel will be moderated by Negro Leagues historian Larry Lester, who will be joined by Johnny Walker, Minnie Forbes, Ron Teasley, Charles Willis, Clinton Forge, Tommy Hayes, Reginald Howard, Bill Hill and Dr. D’Wayne Edwards.
• The pregame on-field ceremony honoring former Negro Leaguers will also include a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Rosilyn Stearnes-Brown and Joyce Stearnes Thompson, daughters of Norman “Turkey” Stearnes.
• The Tigers ticket sales & service team will host “HBCU & Divine 9 Night,” including a special ticket package with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the United Negro College Fund and the Detroit HBCU network, which includes an exclusive HBCU & Divine 9 Night hat.

Sunday, July 14 (1:40 p.m. first pitch)

• Shortly after gates open at noon, Jackson will participate in a fan Q&A in the Comerica Big Cat Court from 12:15 – 12:45 p.m., hosted by Bally Sports Detroit’s Trevor Thompson. Jackson will then be recognized in a pregame ceremony for earning the Willie Horton African American Legacy Award, created in 2009 to honor African Americans who have strengthened the legacy of baseball and have contributed to the rich history of the Tigers.

Popular Negro Leagues merchandise will be sold on the Comerica Park concourse at Tony Dee’s Negro Leagues Baseball Store.

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Tickets Go On Sale Thursday, July 25 at 10 a.m.

313 Presents announces its 2024-25 Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank featuring hit Broadway musicals, interactive stage shows and treasured holiday favorites. The schedule opens with six holiday productions to celebrate the season including classics Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, ELF The Musical, A Charlie Brown Christmas, NUTCRACKER!, Mannheim Steamroller and a two-week engagement of “Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil.

Northern Ireland’s premier folk and vocal group Shamrock Tenors makes their Fox Theatre debut just as famed foodist Alton Brown returns to Detroit on his farewell “Last Bite” tour. Hit musicals round out the series including Peter Pan’s high-flying adventure and The Addams Family featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters.

The full 2024-25 schedule includes:

1. ELF The Musical (Wed., Nov. 6-Sun., Nov. 10 | 7 shows)
2. A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage (Sun., Nov. 24 | 3 shows)
3. Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Wed., Nov. 27 – Sun., Dec. 1 | 9 shows)
4. NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (Sun., Dec. 8 | 3 shows)*
5. “’Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil (Fri., Dec. 20- Sat., Jan. 4 | 25 shows)
6. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis (Fri., Dec. 13)
7. Shamrock Tenors (Sat., March 8)
8. Peter Pan The Hit Broadway Musical (Tues., March 11- Sun., March 16 | 8 shows)
9. RAIN: A Tribute To The Beatles (Fri., March 21)
10. Alton Brown Live: Last Bite (Fri., April 18)
11. The Addams Family (Tues., April 22-Sun., April 27 | 8 shows)

Tickets for the 2024-25 Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank go on sale Thursday, July 25 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at 313Presents.com and Ticketmaster.com. *Individual tickets to these productions are on sale now

Subscription packages and group tickets of 10 or more are on sale now at 313Presents.com or by calling 313 Presents Groups Sales at (313) 471-3099. The subscription package provides up to 20 percent savings when purchasing three or more titles. The package is valid on select price levels and performances and is not valid on previously purchased tickets. Guests enjoy flexibility to create personalized plans with the shows they want to see on the dates and times that best fit their schedule. In addition, plan purchasers receive one-on-one service from a dedicated account executive, early venue entry to members-only concessions and discounted rates for advanced parking.

Fox Theatre Premium Seating

Enjoy the ornate and intimate beauty of the historical Fox Theatre from one of 17 Premium Suites. Suite season members receive guaranteed access to all Fox Theatre events during the term of your contract, even multi-run shows. The exclusive experience also includes a complimentary buffet dinner on the suite level, complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, private restrooms and an exclusive Suite Member entrance. Click here to learn more or call (313) 471-7313 to speak with a 313 Presents representative.

Overview of the 2024-25 Fox Theatre Series Presented by Comerica Bank

ELF The Musical is the hilarious modern Christmas classic about Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This must-see Broadway holiday production is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage celebrates the timeless television classic as the whole family can join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts characters in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas. The show encompasses each of your favorite scenes from the original animated television show, with more fun, more music, and more finding the true Christmas spirit. After the final bow, the show crescendos into a celebration of song as the audience is invited to join the Peanuts gang in singing traditional Christmas songs and carols.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is the record-setting Broadway holiday sensation featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the original animated special. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville and helps remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season. Don’t miss what The New York Times calls “An extraordinary performance! 100 times better than any bedtime story.”

The acclaimed holiday tradition NUTCRAKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet returns to the Fox Theatre. Gather friends and family to re-live your fondest childhood dreams, overflowing with larger-than-life puppets, breath-taking acrobatics and dazzling costumes. Experience the exquisite artistry of the international cast, featuring stars of Ukraine ballet, performing at the highest level of classical technique.

“Twas the Night Before…” is Cirque du Soleil’s first Christmas show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of Christmas. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, ‘Twas the Night Before… features thrilling acrobatics, lovable characters – and a soundtrack including Christmas favorites re-invented by Cirque du Soleil.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis is the longest running consecutive tour in the music industry. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller and dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting.

The Shamrock Tenors are Irish music’s most exciting new international hit! The group features performers that represent both sides of the community in Northern Ireland, with vocalists from London’s West End, the country’s best multi-instrumentalists and a champion Irish dancer, their show takes you on a journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs, in beautiful five-part harmony, whilst sharing their love for home and how far it has come in recent years. With all your favorites including “Danny Boy,” “Black Velvet Band,” “Whiskey in the Jar,” and “The Wild Rover” this is a show for all ages, performed with that cheeky Belfast charm.

PETER PAN is a high-flying musical that has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs including “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.” PETER PAN embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning – your entire family will be Hooked!

RAIN—A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary fab four. With note-for-note precision, this mind-blowing performance transports you back to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour, along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans old and new. With vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals, RAIN creates a stunning concert full of nostalgia and good vibes.

Alton Brown Live: Last Bite, the famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, sings some of his funny food songs and in general offers a culinary variety show the likes of which human eyes have never seen.

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, The Addams Family is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before-keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

To receive announcements and the most up-to-date event information, subscribe to 313 Presents’ email here. Also, follow the Fox Theatre on Twitter at @FoxTheatreDet, Instagram at @TheFoxTheatreDetroit and on Facebook at Fox Theatre Detroit.

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Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, in partnership with Comerica Bank, recognized four exceptional individuals as Game Changers for Disability Pride Month in July. The honorees were celebrated during a pregame reception at Comerica Park, where their contributions to their communities and respective fields were highlighted.

The Game Changers program, sponsored by Comerica Bank, acknowledges and supports individuals who have made a significant impact on local families, businesses, and communities. Each honoree receives a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice, allowing them to further their philanthropic efforts and continue making a difference. Each honoree is highlighted with an editorial, published weekly throughout July and shared on Tigers.com/Equality.

Patrick Romzek, Executive Director of Andrew’s Place: Named for Romzek’s son Andrew, who was born with Down’s Syndrome, the Northville, Mich.-headquartered non-profit organization strives to create a more equitable society by helping people with disabilities access the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

Camille Proctor, Founder and Executive Director of The Color of Autism Foundation: The mother of a son with autism, Proctor founded the organization in 2009. The foundation is committed to educating and assisting African American families affected by ASD. Striving to empower families by helping them identify early warning signs of autism, the foundation works to improve outcomes for children on the autism spectrum in underserved communities.

Lisa Franklin, Founder and Executive Director of Warriors on Wheels of Metropolitan Detroit: Established in 2008, Warriors on Wheels (W.O.W.) advocates for the rights of people with disabilities by creating systematic change in the sectors of transportation, housing, education and civic access. W.O.W’s vision is to create an inclusive community that supports the livelihood of people with disabilities by empowering them with resources and tools for equity in areas of self-sufficiency.

Colleen Allen, President and CEO, Autism Alliance of Michigan: Founded in 2009 and based in Bingham Farms, Mich., Autism Alliance of Michigan works to raise expectations and expand opportunities for individuals and families living with autism. The non-profit organization has served more than 40,000 people across the state, a number that continues to increase every year.

These Game Changers embody the spirit of Disability Pride Month, showcasing the diverse talents and contributions of individuals within the disability community. Through their leadership, advocacy, and philanthropy, they continue to inspire positive change and create a more inclusive and equitable society for all.

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