At Little Caesars, there’s no need to travel the world or make a hard-to-get reservation to eat an abundance of gourmet pepperoni. With the new Old World Fanceroni Pepperoni, customers can bring fancy pizza flavors right to their own living rooms.

This amazing product features over 100 slices of old world pepperoni that have a rich, smoky flavor and crisp up when they cook. You can expect a pizza covered from edge to edge with old world pepperoni and a crust that is crisped with cheese to the edges.  This gives this pizza a special texture and overall crunchy bite. The new menu item will be available to order online for $9.99 starting August 1 and available HOT-N-READY starting August 8.  Old World Fanceroni Pepperoni is only available for a limited time.

“Little Caesars is already known for breakthrough products such as our Pretzel Crust Pizza and Crazy Calzony®,” said Greg Hamilton, senior vice president of marketing at Little Caesars. “Old World Fanceroni Pepperoni elevates our already high-quality pizza offerings and gives customers the option to make pizza night a little fancier.”

Customers can order their Old World Fanceroni Pepperoni Pizzas for delivery using the Little Caesars app, or pre-pay and then conveniently collect their order using Pizza Portal® Pickup, a heated, self-service mobile order pickup station, at any participating Little Caesars location.  Starting August 8, customers can stop in between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to pick up a HOT-N-READY Old World Fanceroni Pepperoni without preordering.

*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 $10.

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Chris McGowan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment (IS+E), announced today that Alexis Lee has joined the organization as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Lee will lead all marketing, entertainment services and community impact functions of the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, the Ilitch joint venture interest in 313 Presents and other IS+E properties, working towards our purpose to amaze, inspire and unite. Lee will join IS+E on August 1 and report directly to McGowan.

“Alexis is a proven leader and innovator who I worked with for over a decade in Portland, and I’m excited that she is joining us here in Detroit,” said McGowan. “Alexis is an exceptionally talented marketer who will lead our efforts to continue building authentic connections with our fans and partners across the world in truly engaging ways. Her experience spans many areas of sports and entertainment, which is ideal for this role given the diverse range of companies at Ilitch Sports + Entertainment.”

Lee has over 22 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in professional sports, live entertainment, and arts and culture. Most recently, Lee served as the Executive Director of the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle, where she led with a strong focus on strategic development, innovation, modernization of infrastructure and mission-centered decision making.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Ilitch Sports + Entertainment to work with some of the most iconic brands in sports and entertainment,” said Lee. “It will be a privilege to lead such a talented team already in place, while continuing to enhance many of the experiences and traditions that our fans hold close to their hearts. The city of Detroit is known across all corners of the country as one of the most passionate and engaged sports markets and I’m looking forward to calling it home.”

While at MoPOP, Lee transformed the museum’s business model, moving from reliance on a donor pool to cultivating multiple revenue streams. She introduced data-driven marketing to identify and reach audiences, resulting in record-setting attendance and revenue. Alexis also led the institution through significant cultural change and made establishing financial security a top priority during the pandemic.

Prior to MoPOP, Alexis held leadership roles across marketing, advertising, creative services and promotions at the Portland Trail Blazers, Moda Center, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Rose Quarter entertainment complex, Sacramento River Cats Baseball Club and Raley Field Special Events. She led the evolution of a unified and measurable revenue and marketing strategy at the Rose Quarter complex anchored in digital, social and traditional media. These efforts redefined how the Rose Quarter connected guests with its attractions, experiences and amenities that resulted in rapid growth and record crowds for some of the biggest names in entertainment.

A native of the Pacific Northwest, Lee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business and Warsaw Sports Marketing Center. She is an avid traveler, revels in experiencing diverse cultures and the arts, and enjoys live concert performances from all musical genres. Alexis and her fiancé, Ryan, are in the process of relocating to the Detroit area.

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The Detroit Tigers selected 10 players on the final day of the 2022 MLB Draft, which included rounds 11 through 20.  

Detroit’s draft class consists of 12 pitchers (eight RHPs and four LHPs) and seven position players (two SS, one 1B, one 2B, one 3B and two OF).

On day one of the draft, the Tigers selected 2B Jace Jung from Texas Tech at No. 12 overall and SS Peyton Graham from the University of Oklahoma at No. 51 overall. On day two the club picked seven players: three pitchers and four position players.  

According to MLB Pipeline’s pre-draft top 200 prospect ranking, the Tigers had five selections ranked above the slot they were taken in: Jace Jung ranked No. 8 (selected at No. 12), Peyton Graham ranked No. 28 (selected at No. 51), Troy Melton ranked No. 39 (selected at No. 117), Luke Gold ranked No. 87 (selected at No. 147) and Andrew Jenkins ranked No. 174 (selected at No. 267).

All players selected by Detroit this season come to the organization from the college ranks, marking the first time since 2013 that no high school players were taken by the Tigers in the first 20 rounds of the draft.

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313 Presents announces its 2022-23 Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank featuring award-winning Broadway musicals, interactive stage shows and treasured holiday favorites. The schedule opens with an abundance of holiday cheer as ELF The Musical returns to the Fox Theatre, followed by A Charlie Brown Christmas, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet and the debut of “‘Twas the Night Before…” By Cirque du Soleil.

Other standouts include award-winning Broadway hit Legally Blonde – The Musical and fan-favorite RAIN: A Tribute To The Beatles. Newcomer Bluey’s Big Play makes its first live theater appearance in the U.S., bringing the Emmy^® Award-winning animated preschool series to life on stage. Beloved by fans of all ages, Riverdance takes to the Fox Theatre stage once again with the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Rounding out the series, families will enter the madcap world of King Julien for the smash-hit musical Madagascar The Musical.

The full 2022-23 schedule includes:

• ELF The Musical (Tues., Nov. 22- Sun., Nov. 27)
• A Charlie Brown Christmas (Sun., Dec. 4 | 3 shows)
• Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis (Sat., Dec. 10)
• NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet (Sun., Dec. 11 | 3 shows)*
• “’Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil (Thurs., Dec. 15-Mon., Dec. 26)
• Riverdance 25^th Anniversary Show(Fri., March 24-Sat., March 25, 2023)
• Legally Blonde – The Musical (Sun., April 2, 2023 | 2 shows)
• RAIN – A Tribute To The Beatles (Sat., April 15, 2023)
• Bluey’s Big Play (Fri., April 21- Sun., April 23, 2023)*
• Madagascar the Musical (Sat., May 13, 2023)*

Tickets for the 2022-23 Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank go on sale Monday, July 25 at 12 p.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.

Arrival and Bag Policy Reminders

Guests attending shows this season are encouraged to arrive early and preplan for parking and venue security screenings. Single compartment bags, wallets and clutches smaller than 4″ x 6″ x 1.5″ with or without a handle or strap are permitted. Medical bags, diaper bags, and other medical devices sized smaller than 14″ x 14″ x 6″ are allowed. Early arrival of at least an hour is encouraged for each series performance. Doors generally open 60 minutes prior to show time, unless otherwise noted. For information on directions and parking, please visit www.313presents.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking.

Mobile Ticketing

The Fox Theatre uses mobile ticketing as the preferred method of entry. Through Ticketmaster’s user-friendly platform, guests will use their mobile devices as a show ticket. Prior to arrival, guests are encouraged to view and save all tickets to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay. Then upon entry, guests will present the mobile ticket’s unique QR code for scanning by accessing their mobile wallet. To learn more about mobile ticketing and the online management of tickets, please visit www.313presents.com/mobile-ticketing.

Overview of the 2022-23 Fox Theatre Series Presented by Comerica Bank

ELF is the hilarious tale of 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 modern-day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.

A Charlie Brown Christmas 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.

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 acclaimed holiday tradition NUTCRAKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet performs at the Fox Theatre on its 30^th Anniversary tour. 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…” by Cirque du Soleil is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil could imagine. Join Isabella, a curious girl, jaded by the craze surrounding Christmas, as she is whisked away to an upside-down, inside-out world of the poem where she meets colorful characters of this timeless classic. Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas show, ‘Twas the Night Before… is a flurry of love, Christmas cheer, rip-roaring fun and hugely lovable characters that will become a new tradition for families to cherish.

Riverdance 25^th Anniversary Show is a powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy® award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary power and grace of its music and dance – beloved by fans of all ages.  Fall in love with the magic of Riverdanceall over again.

Fabulously fun and international award-winning Legally Blonde – The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power. The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde – The Musical warms the heart by proving that self-discovery can be way too much fun and hilarious to boot.

Direct from Broadway! RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles presents Abbey Road! In celebration of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the greatest hits to life in addition to all your early favorites. This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles. Experience the worlds’ most iconic band and come celebrate the best of Abbey Road with RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles.

Bluey’s Big Play, the Emmy^® Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney+, will be “taking the show on the road”. Fans of all ages will get to see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli as they’ve never seen them before, as the Heelers embark on their very first live theater show in the U.S. featuring puppetry, live actors, and iconic sets. Based on an original new story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show also contains new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush.

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in Madagascar the Musical. This smash hit musical features all your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. This musical from Dreamworks (Shrek The Musical) will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”!

Follow the Fox Theatre on Twitter at @FoxTheatreDet, Instagram at @TheFoxTheatreDetroit and on Facebook at Fox Theatre Detroit.

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Progress on delivering new market-rate and affordable housing to The District Detroit continues as Bagley Development Group’s restoration of the former United Artists Building is transformed into the Residences @150 Bagley. Abatement and materials delivery will be assisted by the recent installation of an outside “buck hoist” elevator supporting the delivery of skilled tradespeople and materials to the historic building’s upper levels. The buck hoist, which is installed by family-owned Metro Elevator, is bright pink to raise awareness for breast cancer research in support of Susan G. Komen, the world’s foremost breast cancer research and educational organization.

Located in a thriving neighborhood adjacent to Grand Circus Park, the Residences@150 Bagley will not only bring new market-rate and affordable housing to The District Detroit, but also has dining and retail space anticipated for the street level. Detroit-based Brinker-Christman is the construction manager, Hobbs+Black is lead architect. Additional affordable and market-rate housing in The District Detroit is now available in the Eddystone, which was completed late last year.

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As a part of its continuing and decades-long efforts to provide new opportunities to Detroit students, Olympia Development of Michigan joined Related Companies to host 20 Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) high school students in the Project Destined paid internship program to learn about and work on examples of new construction and historic restoration right here in their hometown.

During the six-week program, Olympia Development and Related experts have connected with the interns via video conferencing, email and phone to discuss their professional journeys, and in late June, students got to meet subject matter experts and see three different ODM development properties in person. Through their sessions, students have learned about finance, accounting, architecture, design, construction and more.

Combining real-world experience with the mentoring they’ve received, students toured the iconic Fox Theatre, a National Historic Landmark, the Little Caesars World Headquarters, and the former Women’s City Club, which is currently being restored to reflect its original beauty.

“This is a great experience to learn about the real world,” said Mohammed Mooksens, a student at Cass Technical High School who aspires to be a computer engineer. “I found out today that there will be offices inside the Women’s City Club, so they’re going to need people to fix computers there, and that excites me. I feel like I can connect to this; like I can come back and work here one day.”

While touring, students met with Ilitch Holdings Director of Curation and Collections, Marcel Parent and Olympia Development’s Vice President of design and architect Leo Mendez.

“The Detroit Public Schools Community District is honored to have our students participate in the Project Destined internship program to gain skills, create resume builders and prepare them for the next phases of their lives. Whether college, trade school or the workforce, this program shows the varied options available right here in Detroit,” said Alycia Meriweather, DPSCD deputy superintendent of partnerships.

Partnerships like this one close the gap and give youth opportunities they wouldn’t receive in a classroom.

“The talent, professionalism, and attention to detail in the student presentations was a tribute to their dedication these last weeks,” said Ryan Friedrichs, Vice President of Development at Related. “Teaching real-world skills to our future community and business leaders before they venture into the real world gives them a leg up against the competition.”

While learning the basics of business, real estate, investing and management, interns – who are 11^th and 12^thgrade students – worked with leading executives and companies in the industry while participating in live deals and simulations.

For duration of the program, interns were paid and competed for additional prizes at the conclusion of the internship program when they presented their mock development proposal based on a real-world property in Detroit.

“We have and will continue to engage with the people of Detroit to both show our development progress, and also to listen to their thoughts about how future development can positively impact their community,” said Rian Barnhill, vice president of Government and Community Affairs at Olympia Development of Michigan. “We appreciate the opportunity to work with the Detroit Public Schools Community District to help educate and learn new ideas from their students.”

“With support from private institutions who share our vision, we strive to provide opportunities which students would not be able to get anywhere else,” said Cedric Bobo, Founder of Project Destined.

Project Destined is a social impact platform seeking to educate underserved communities with financial and investment literacy. The organization has partnerships in cities across the country, specifically urban schools. To learn more, visit ProjectDestined.com.

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The Detroit Tigers selected seven players on day two of the MLB Draft, which included rounds three through 10.

Players selected by Detroit over the draft’s first two days include three pitchers (two RHPs and one LHP) and six position players (two SS, one 1B, one 2B, one 3B and one OF). All of the nine players drafted by the Tigers so far are from the college ranks.

On day one of the draft, the Tigers selected 2B Jace Jung from Texas Tech at No. 12 overall and SS Peyton Graham from the University of Oklahoma at No. 51 overall.  

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Detroit Red Wings executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman today announced that the team has hired Jay Varady as an assistant coach.

Varady, 44, has spent the last four seasons as a coach in the Arizona Coyotes organization, including three seasons as head coach of the American Hockey League’s Tucson Roadrunners from 2018-20 and 2021-22. During his tenure with the Roadrunners, Varady compiled a 93-84-11-6 record and led the team to its first-ever Pacific Division title in 2019-20. He also served as head coach of the Pacific Division at the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic. Before returning for his second stint with the Roadrunners in 2021-22, Varady made his debut behind an NHL bench as an assistant coach for the Coyotes during the 2020-21 campaign, helping the team to a 24-26-6 record.

Prior to joining the Coyotes organization, Varady worked one season as head coach of the Ontario Hockey League’s Kingston Frontenacs in 2017-18, guiding the team to a 36-23-6-3 record and a berth in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. Varady arrived in Kingston after spending the previous four seasons as head coach and director of hockey operations for the United States Hockey League’s Sioux City Musketeers from 2013-17, where he posted a 136-88-10-6 record. While with Sioux City, Varady was named the USHL’s Coach of the Year in 2016-17 after the Musketeers clinched the Anderson Cup as regular-season champions with a 40-13-5-2 mark and reached the Clark Cup Final. In all, Varady led Sioux City to the postseason in three of his four seasons at the helm, earning two appearances in the Western Conference Finals and a pair of Western Conference regular-season titles.

A native of Cahokia, Ill., Varady made his head coaching debut with Ducs d’Angers in France’s Ligue Magnus from 2011-13, finishing with a 37-10-3-2 record as the team won a regular-season title and reached the playoff final in 2012-13. He previously spent eight seasons with the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League, working as an assistant coach from 2003-07 before being elevated to associate head coach from 2007-11. Varady also won a championship as an assistant coach with the North American Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Forge in 2002-03. He started his coaching career as a volunteer assistant coach at Union College for the 2000-01 season. On the international stage, Varady won a pair of gold medals coaching the United States at the 2014 and 2016 World Junior “A” Challenge. Varady also served as an assistant coach at the 2011 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, and won a gold medal as Team USA’s video coach at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship in Saskatoon, Sask.

Prior to beginning his coaching career, Varady recorded eight points (3-5-8) and 100 penalty minutes in 73 games at Union from 1997-00, serving as team captain during his junior campaign. Varady also played two seasons with the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints from 1995-97, logging 14 points (5-9-14) and 389 penalty minutes in 95 appearances.

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The Detroit Tigers completed their first two selections in the 2022 MLB Draft tonight, taking 2B Jace Jung from Texas Tech in the first round (12th overall) and SS Peyton Graham from the University of Oklahoma in the second round (51st overall).
Jung, 21, is a well-rounded lefthanded hitter who has put together one of the best careers in recent Big 12 Conference memory. Over his 136 games in parts of three seasons with the Red Raiders, Jung batted .328/.468/.647 with 39 homeruns, 32 doubles and 147 RBI, with 126 walks compared to 102 strikeouts. Coming into the draft, he was ranked by Baseball America as having the second-best strikezone judgement among college hitters, and as the No. 5 college hitter overall.

In 2022, the native of San Antonio, TX ranked among the Big 12 Conference leaders in many offensive categories, including fourth in OPS (1.093) and runs (68), tied for sixth in home runs (14), ninth in batting average (.335), and 10th in RBI (57). Among many accolades, his 2022 campaign earned him First Team All-Big 12 honors and First Team All-America from Perfect Game. He was also outstanding in 2021, being named the Big 12 Player of the Year and an All-American by seven outlets. Jung stands at 6-0 and weighs 205 pounds.
Graham, 21, joins the Tigers after three seasons with the Sooners, over which he batted a combined .320/.415/.584 with 34 home runs, 36 doubles, 109 RBI and 49 stolen bases. He stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 185 pounds, and is a native of Waxahachie, TX. Coming into action today he was ranked by Baseball America as the second-best college athlete in the draft.

He had a standout 2022 season, following which he was named a First Team All-American by Baseball America, D1Baseball and the NCBWA, was a finalist for the Brooks Wallace Award for nation’s top shortstop, and a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award. Graham led Oklahoma with 20 home runs, four triples, 71 RBI, 75 runs scored and 34 stolen bases, all while batting .333. He became the first Oklahoma player to ever record 20 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season, while also registering 29 multiple hit games and a team-best 21 multiple RBI contests.

The Tigers will continue their 2022 MLB Draft with eight picks (rounds 3-10) on Monday, and 10 (rounds 11-20) on Tuesday.

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