Detroit’s Pewabic Pottery Recognizes Unique Installation at Historic Women’s City Club with New Necklace
April 10, 2023
Detroit’s Pewabic Pottery has made part of their tile restoration work at the historic Women’s City Club building available to the public in the form of a necklace.
The necklace, available on Pewabic’s website and in their retail shop on East Jefferson in Detroit, is inspired by the tile pattern prominent on the exterior doorway arch of the Women’s City Club. The building’s original 1920’s tilework was made by Pewabic’s co-founder, Mary Chase Perry Stratton.
Like the original tilework, the necklace’s geometric teardrop design was created by Stratton, featuring glowing blue tiles as well as her signature iridescent glazes that adorn the original arch of the doorway.
Founded in 1903, and one of the oldest continually operating potteries in the country, Pewabic is active today as pottery, architectural tile studio, ceramic arts education center and cultural destination.
In addition to the Women’s City Club, Pewabic’s work can be found across Detroit, including at Comerica Park, Little Caesars Arena, Wayne State University and the Detroit Institute of Arts, as well as other locations outside of Detroit including the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
Olympia Development had tapped artisans at Pewabic to assist with tile restoration in the Women’s City Club. “We’re proud to commemorate a nearly 100-year legacy, left by Mrs. Stratton, in the restoration of the beautiful tile in the entryway of the Women’s City Club,” said Leo Mendez, Vice President of Planning & Design for Olympia Development of Michigan. “Restoring the tile is a true full-circle way of preserving her legacy.”
The task of restoring the tile was meticulous, and evolved over a period of time, says Pewabic’s senior designer Genevieve Sylvia. She and her team spent hours developing glazes, creating custom tile profiles and having conversations about how best to preserve the original tile, while creating new tile to repair what had been damaged over the years.
“Creating projects that add to our Detroit architecture and the architecture of communities around the country is incredibly rewarding. As each project brings their specific site challenges, that project resolution is unique, creating individually-custom tile installations,” said Sylvia. “Contributing to these projects continues Pewabic’s legacy of work while creating our next phase of history.”
The necklace, which helps pay tribute to Pewabic’s work at the Women’s City Club, provides an opportunity to wear a piece of the city’s architectural past while supporting Pewabic’s non-profit mission. That mission, through educational and cultural programs in schools and across the community, is to “enrich the human spirit through clay.”
In addition to the Women’s City Club necklace, other Detroit-focused items can be purchased on Pewabic’s site, such as the Detroit Tigers Old English D and Red Wings tiles and ornaments.
Joint Statement from Related Companies and Olympia Development of Michigan on the Detroit City Council Vote
April 10, 2023
Related Companies and Olympia Development of Michigan said in a joint statement: “We thank the Detroit City Council, Mayor Duggan, the Neighborhood Advisory Council, and all of the Detroiters who support the future of The District Detroit and the inclusive economic impact that this project will have on our city and state, including thousands of jobs and much needed affordable housing. We look forward to continuing our work with the Neighborhood Advisory Council, City of Detroit and the State of Michigan.”
Little Caesars Puts Corny Twist on Highly Anticipated Re-Launch of Pretzel Crust Pizza
April 10, 2023
Little Caesars is bringing back the much-loved Pretzel Crust Pizza to its U.S. restaurants after having some fun by announcing the controversial Corncob Crust. The re-launch of this classic Pretzel Crust Pizza limited time offer meets the continued desire of the brand’s enthusiastic customers for its long-awaited return.
First introduced as a limited-time promotion in 2014, the Pretzel Crust Pizza is a large buttery-flavored soft pretzel crust pizza with creamy cheddar cheese sauce, mozzarella and Muenster cheeses and pepperoni. The salty, savory treat can also be amped up with an optional cheese-stuffed crust or customized to include the traditional Little Caesars pizza sauce made from vine-ripened tomatoes instead of the cheddar cheese sauce.
“We are thankful to have countless Pretzel Crust Pizza fans that are extremely vocal about their love for this product,” said Greg Hamilton, Chief Marketing Officer, Little Caesars. “Despite bringing it back several times, it feels like the pretzel fervor has not waned. We’re bracing ourselves for the predictable outcry on social media when it eventually goes away again.”
Starting March 27, and for a limited time only, customers can get their Pretzel Crust Pizza for the extraordinarily low price of $6.99 (plus applicable tax) using the Little Caesars app to order a contactless delivery or carry-out, or simply pick up a HOT-N-READY® pizza at participating locations nationwide.
* *Plus tax where applicable. Available at participating locations. Prices may vary. Prices higher in AK, HI and third-party online sites. Delivery available from participating locations with online orders only. Delivery fees apply. Small order fee for orders less than $12.
¡Vamos, Detroit! Los Tigres Anuncian Expansión de la Cobertura Radial en Español
April 10, 2023
Para la próxima temporada 2023, una mayor cantidad de juegos de los Tigres de Detroit estarán disponibles en español en la radio. Esta opción para que los fanáticos de habla hispana se comprometan aún más con la Olde English ‘D’ llega en un momento perfecto, con Miguel Cabrera ingresando a la última temporada de su ilustre carrera como jugador.
En colaboración con los socios del club en Audacy, esta temporada se transmitirán por radio 22 juegos de los Tigres en el área metropolitana de Detroit y en todo Michigan a través de la 1270 AM, de forma gratuita en la aplicación Audacy y en todo el mundo a través de la suscripción de audio en la aplicación MLB.
El calendario de radio en español comienza con la serie de apertura de Detroit en Tampa Bay del 30 de marzo al 2 de abril e incluye los siguientes enfrentamientos clave a lo largo de la temporada:
Calendario de transmisiones en español 2023
30 de marzo – 2 de abril, en Tampa Bay
2-4 de mayo vs. New York (LN)
26-28 de mayo vs. Chicago (LA)
21-23 de julio vs. San Diego
28-30 de julio, en Miami
5 de agosto vs. Tampa Bay (¡Fiesta Tigres!)
25-28 de agosto vs. Houston
29 de septiembre – 1 de octubre vs. Cleveland
Los juegos serán transmitidos por un equipo experto y apasionado. Carlos Guillén, coordinador bilingüe de relaciones con los medios de los Tigres (no relacionado con el exjugador de los Tigres), será el narrador de cada juego. Junto a él en la cabina de transmisiones en Comerica Park estará el ex Tiger y campeón de la Serie Mundial de 1984, Barbaro Garbey, y la respetada periodista, Mari Montes, se unirá a la caseta en los juegos fuera de casa.
“Los Tigres de Detroit se enorgullecen de expandir nuestro calendario de transmisiones de radio en español a más de 20 juegos, algo que esperamos expandir aún más en temporadas futuras”, dijo Ron Colangelo, vicepresidente senior de comunicaciones y transmisiones de Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “Los Tigres y Major League Baseball tienen una amplia gama de audiencias diversas, y las transmisiones en español nos brindan a nosotros y a nuestros socios corporativos una plataforma ideal para involucrar a los fanáticos en todo el mundo”.
Una de las fechas clave en el calendario de transmisiones es el 5 de agosto, con la 18.ª edición anual ¡Fiesta Tigres! juego, presentado por Miller Lite. Este día favorito de los fanáticos en el estadio reconoce y celebra el impacto de los jugadores latinoamericanos en el juego de béisbol, durante el cual Garbey fue honrado la temporada pasada.
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Detroit Red Wings Reassign Amadeus Lombardi to Grand Rapids
April 8, 2023
The Detroit Red Wings today reassigned center Amadeus Lombardi to the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins from the Ontario Hockey League’s Flint Firebirds.
Lombardi, 19, skated in 67 games with the Firebirds this season and ranked among the team leaders with 45 goals (1st), 57 assists (1st), 102 points (1st), a plus-23 rating (2nd), 10 power play goals (1st), 24 power play points (1st), two shorthanded goals (T3rd), five game-winning goals (1st) and 207 shots (2nd). The 5-foot-10, 165-pound center finished third in the OHL’s scoring race and became the first player in franchise history to reach the 100-point plateau. Lombardi also recorded seven points (5-2-7) in seven postseason contests. Selected by the Red Wings in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Lombardi signed a three-year entry-level contract with the organization on Dec. 23, 2022. Lombardi spent the 2021-22 season with Flint, tallying 59 points (18-41-59), a plus-nine rating and 24 penalty minutes in 67 games during his first major junior campaign. He also collected 15 points (7-8-15) and six penalty minutes in 19 postseason matchups as the Firebirds reached the Western Conference Final for the first time in franchise history. In total, Lombardi accumulated 161 points (63-98-161), a plus-32 rating and 42 penalty minutes in 134 regular-season games with the Firebirds from 2021-23, in addition to 22 points (12-10-22) in 26 playoff appearances.
A native of Aurora, Ont., Lombardi was originally chosen by the Firebirds in the 13th round (245th overall) of the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. He did not see game action in 2020-21 due to the cancellation of the OHL season. Prior to his major junior career, Lombardi developed with the Toronto Titans AAA program in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. He racked up 37 points (13-24-37) in 33 GTHL appearances with the Titans at the under-18 level during the 2019-20 season, and also logged one assist in six games with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. Lombardi previously notched 27 points (13-14-27) in 38 GTHL contests with the Titans’ under-16 squad in 2018-19.
Detroit Sports Legends Throw Out First Pitch on Opening Day
April 5, 2023
Three Detroit sports legends and room for one more.
Nicklas Lidström from the Detroit Red Wings, Calvin Johnson Jr. from the Detroit Lions, and Ben Wallace from the Detroit Pistons invited Miguel Cabrera to join them in throwing out the first pitch at Opening Day on April 6 at Comerica Park.
Detroit Tigers to Celebrate Detroit’s Opening Day, Presented by Rocket Mortgage, with the Best Fans in Baseball on Thursday, April 6 at Comerica Park
April 4, 2023
The Detroit Tigers will welcome a capacity crowd to Comerica Park for Detroit’s Opening Day, Presented by Rocket Mortgage, this Thursday, April 6 against the Boston Red Sox at 1:10 p.m. The club today announced several ways to celebrate the start of baseball for fans heading to The District Detroit, both outside Comerica Park for Detroit’s Biggest Party, and inside the ballpark leading up to first pitch.
Tigers fans have shown their excitement and anticipation for the 2023 Tigers season, with just standing room only tickets remaining for Opening Day. Great seats for the remainder of Opening Weekend, featuring home games against the Red Sox on Saturday, April 8 at 4:10 p.m. and for Chevy Sunday Kids Day on April 9 at 1:10 p.m., are available at tigers.com/tickets.
ARRIVE EARLY AND STAY LATE!
Gates open at 10:30 a.m. Live music, photo opportunities, an exhibit celebrating the career of Miguel Cabrera, and the Detroit Tigers Foundation 50/50 Raffle will greet Tigers fans as they enter the concourse area.
All ticketed fans can take advantage of the Miller Lite Home Run Happy Hour – located on the rebranded Comerica Landing – from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Select concession items will cost just $5, including 16 oz. beers, fountain drinks, hard seltzers, hotdogs, and mac-n-cheese bowls.
Restaurants in The District Detroit will be open at various times throughout the day, including Tin Roof Detroit – located directly across the street from Comerica Park – and Frita Batidos Detroit, JoJo’s ShakeBAR, Mom’s Spaghetti, and Union Assembly on Columbia Street. Hockeytown Café will also be open, in addition to Mike’s Pizza Bar, PointsBet Sports Bar, The Mixing Board and UWM District Market, accessible from the exterior of Little Caesars Arena. Basan, located inside the Eddystone Hotel and adjacent to Little Caesars Arena, will be open for dinner.
Tigers fans are reminded that all tickets at Comerica Park are digital. Fans are encouraged to download tickets from the MLB Ballpark App to their digital wallet before leaving home to ensure seamless entry into the ballpark. All bags, purses and clutches are prohibited. Only wallets sized 4” x 6” x 1.5” or smaller are permitted.
Several parking options are available throughout The District Detroit, including the garages surrounding Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena. Parking can be reserved in advance at ParkWhiz.com.
INTRODUCTIONS OF 2023 DETROIT TIGERS GET PREGAME FESTIVITIES STARTED
One of the memorable traditions on Opening Day each season is the individual introductions of the Tigers players, manager, coaches, and support staff. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 12:35 p.m. to meet the 2023 Detroit Tigers for the first time.
“THE VOICE” STAR LAITH AL-SAADI TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM AFTER FLYOVER
Michigan native Laith Al-Saadi will perform the National Anthem on Opening Day, capping off what will be an unforgettable pregame ceremony. Al-Saadi’s performance will be followed by a flyover at Comerica Park featuring four A-10 Thunderbolt “Warthog” aircrafts from the 107th Fighter Squadron, and part of the 127th Wing located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
In 2016, Al-Saadi won America’s hearts and a spot in the finale of NBC’s “The Voice.” For more than 25 years, he has been a staple of the Michigan music scene. Now, he is bringing his authentic blend of blues, soul, and classic rock to audiences around the nation and the world.
DETROIT SPORTS LEGENDS TO THROW OUT FIRST PITCHES
Fans in attendance and watching on Bally Sports Detroit won’t want to miss the ceremonial first pitches, with legends representing the Detroit pro sports landscape in attendance to help the Tigers kick off the home slate in style.
2023 OPENING DAY TAILGATE PARTY, PRESENTED BY MILLER LITE AND BALLY SPORTS DETROIT, TO BE HOSTED AT GRAND CIRCUS PARK
Detroit’s Biggest Party will get started early with the 2023 Tigers Opening Day Tailgate Party, hosted by Miller Lite and Bally Sports Detroit, at Grand Circus Park. From 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., fans can enjoy beer, DJ’s, food trucks, photo opportunities, giveaways and more. Tigers alum Dave Rozema will be on-site to sign autographs from 11:30 a.m. – Noon.
Detroit Red Wings Recall Marco Kasper from Rögle BK
March 30, 2023
The Detroit Red Wings recalled center Marco Kasper from Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League.
Kasper, 18, has spent the 2022-23 season with Rögle, collecting 23 points (8-15-23), a plus-seven rating and 72 penalty minutes in 52 regular-season games, in addition to three assists in nine postseason contests. His 23 points were the second-most by any skater 20 years of age or younger in Sweden’s top professional league. The 6-foot-1, 192-pound center also recorded nine points (4-5-9), a plus-three rating and eight penalty minutes in 10 Champions Hockey League games this season. Kasper played the majority of the 2021-22 campaign with Rögle, tallying 11 points (7-4-11) and 17 penalty minutes in 46 regular-season games before logging six points (3-3-6) in 13 postseason matchups. He was a member of Rögle’s CHL-winning squad in 2022, finishing the tournament with six points (2-4-6) in 12 appearances. Additionally, Kasper totaled 13 points (6-7-13) in 12 games with Rögle’s under-20 squad in 2021-22. In all, Kasper has compiled 35 points (15-20-35) and 93 penalty minutes in 108 games with Rögle since 2020-21, along with 15 points (8-7-15) in 18 games with the under-20 team and eight points (3-5-8) in seven games at the under-18 level.
Originally selected by Detroit in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Kasper became the highest Austrian-born pick since former Red Wings forward Thomas Vanek, who was selected fifth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. The Innsbruck, Austria, native made his professional debut in his home country with EC KAC II of the Alps Hockey League, picking up two points (1-1-2) in three games during the 2019-20 season. Kasper also racked up 153 points (45-108-153), a plus-111 rating and 40 penalty minutes in 66 games with EC KAC II’s under-18 squad from 2017-20, in addition to 30 points (12-18-30) in 16 postseason matchups. On the international stage, Kasper contributed two assists in seven games with Austria at the 2022 IIHF World Championship in Helsinki and Tampere, Finland. He also captained Austria at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship, making two appearances before the tournament was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Kasper previously represented Austria at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship, posting one assist in four games.
Detroit Red Wings Celebrate 2023 Teacher of the Year, Presented by Burns & Wilcox
March 29, 2023
Honoring Michigan K-12 teachers who’ve made a difference in the lives of their students, the Detroit Red Wings announced the winners of the Detroit Red Wings Teacher of the Month program, presented by Burns & Wilcox. One honoree was selected each month during the 2022-23 season from October–March, with over 700 nominations received during the 2022-23 season.
At the end of the program, fans had an opportunity to vote on the six honorees to determine who would become the 2023 Teacher of the Year. Each monthly honoree received two tickets to a previous Red Wings game, a personalized Teacher of the Month award, and a $1,500 classroom grant. The six honorees were invited back to Little Caesars Arena on March 30, 2023, where the Teacher of the Year was announced during a pregame gathering.
“The Teacher of the Month program presented by Burns & Wilcox is a testament to the dedication and hard work of Michigan’s educators. We are proud to recognize the contributions these teachers make to their students and our communities,” said Kevin Brown, Director of Community Impact for Ilitch Sports and Entertainment. “Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees and especially to Ms. Dana Kronk, who was selected as the 2023 Teacher of the Year.”
Kronk, a first-grade teacher at Hillcrest Elementary in Dearborn Heights, MI, was awarded the Teacher of the Year award with over 3,700 of the nearly 10,000 votes. As the Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kronk received a $5,000 school grant for educational materials, a virtual DRW player meet-and-greet, and a classroom pizza party.
Ms. Kronk was recognized for her patience and ability to keep her classroom fun by using interactive learning to help students achieve their best results. She is known for turning even the most reluctant of learners into academic all-stars and being her students’ best cheerleader, supporter, and motivator.
The other teacher of the month honorees included Anthony Anderson, a Special Education teacher at Clarkston High School; Dominic Zelnik, a Lifestyle Teacher in the autism spectrum disorder program at Lincoln Park Middle School; Sabrina Lauinger, a Kindergarten teacher at Oak Ridge Elementary School; Sharon Valascho, an Art teacher at Miller Elementary School; and Ryan Barck, an alternative education teacher at the DiAnne Pellerin Center.