The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) unveiled the first phase of the bold Placemaking vision announced earlier this year for downtown Detroits central core, as well as expanded, exciting programming for Summer in the Park 2013.
The vision, introduced and powered by Rock Ventures, the DDP, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, (DECG) and the City of Detroit, calls for lighter, quicker, cheaper amenities to activate Campus Martius and Cadillac Square, as well as Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park and Paradise Valley, and dramatically expands on existing activities, events and entertainment in these public spaces.
The significant expansion of summer activities downtown represents a transformative partnership between the City of Detroit, the DDP, the DEGC and private industry, said Bob Gregory Senior Vice President of the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
We are excited to offer new and improved street and park activations to expand Summer in the Park and showcase three additional historic downtown public spaces. The programming will be unique and reflect the character and quality of each district, Gregory added.
Summer in the Park 2013 is funded by DDP, with assistance from Rock Ventures.
The placemaking vision for downtown Detroit is real as of today, said Rock Ventures Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. Detroiters and visitors who come downtown will enjoy and experience the citys urban core and public spaces in creative and innovative ways, unlike anything they have previously experienced downtown. Kids to seniors and everyone in between will find something fun and intriguing as they explore all of the new activities in our fast-changing urban center.
New Placemaking
The Markets
Building from the great market history associated with Cadillac Square, a weekly food market and a monthly artisan market will be introduced this summer. Launching in June, Summer Time Food and The Market at Campus Martius Park will feature an area dedicated to dynamic retailers, artists, designers, crafters, vintage/antique dealers, craft-prepared food products, and distinctive apparel, home goods, and accessory brands during the popular entertainment series 4th Fridays 11a.m. 9 p.m. and the following Saturdays 11 a.m. -7 p.m.
The Beach at Campus Martius Park
Modeled after the successful Paris Plage in Paris, France, the Beach at Campus Martius Park will be a new fun and relaxing gathering place. Located in the Parks south end and adjacent to the fountain, the Beach will include a large deck with a variety of seating options as well as dining and beverage service, providing an opportunity for people of all ages to eat, drink, build sand castles and listen to great music.
Summer in the Park Events and Entertainment
Live Music Series
Summer in the Park 2013, presented by Quicken Loans, kicks off Monday, June 10 with the Mid-Day Music Series. The series features live music from noon to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday, for 11 weeks through August 28. The season offers more than 150 musical acts and entertainment in Campus Martius Park/Cadillac Square, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park, and Beatrice Buck Park in Paradise Valley.
Expanded programming in Campus Martius will include a Tuesday night classical series, a Saturday KidZ Show for children and a Monday/Friday Lunchtime Acoustics in Cadillac Square, as well as a casual after-work series at The Beach at Campus Martius Park.
Headlining June music acts are Hot Sauce, Detroits own modern pop sensation, and Average White Band, the Scottish funk and soul band known for hits Pick up the Pieces and Cut the Cake. Julys music concerts feature Canadian rock band Thousand Foot Krutch, presented by 89X, and DMA Outstanding Reggae Band winner, Roots Vibrations. The season concludes in Detroit style with The Infatuations, a band with infectious sound and Detroit soul. Some of these entertainers are part of the popular 4th Fridays Series, presented by Compuware.
Other musical acts, like Roots Vibration, will headline the brand new music series: The Beach at Campus Martius Park, presented by Marketing Associates. This casual, after-work beach party invites those working, living, and playing in Downtown to escape to the sand with island sounds. This series runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Fridays July 12 and 19 and August 2, 9 and16.
This is an exciting time for Detroit, and Compuware is excited to be a part of it, said Bob Paul, CEO, Compuware. These programs bring people together and energize the city. If youve been to one of these events in the past, then you know what Im talking about. If you havent, I encourage you to come out and give it a try. You wont be disappointed.
Movie Night in the D
Back by popular demand is Movie Night in the D, presenting Academy Award-nominated and winning films under the stars in Campus Martius Park. Presented by Faygo, the films begin at dusk on Saturday nights from July 13-August 10.
Sunset in the City Music Thursdays, presented by GalaxE Solutions and Strategic Staffing Solutions, and the Healthy Moves series also return.
We encourage everyone to come to the citys fine downtown parks to enjoy a variety of activities, listen to music, relax on our beautiful lawns, or simply take in all of the sights and sounds that downtown Detroit has to offer, Gregory said. It will be a party!
A complete program listing is available at http://www.opportunitydetroitparks.com.
Sponsorship Support
Campus Martius Park is grateful to Quicken Loans for its presentation of Summer in the Park 2013, and the wonderful support from all of our official sponsors including Compuware Corporation, McDonald's, WXYZ Channel 7, Meridian Health Plan, GalaxE Solutions, Honigman, Marketing Associates, Boll Family YMCA, Absopure Water, T-Mobile, Faygo, Frankenmuth Brewery, The Detroit People Mover, Detroit Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Strategic Staffing Solutions, Clark Hill, Hines, Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, People's Transit, good people popcorn, 89X, 93.9 The River, Real Detroit Weekly, Associated Newspapers of Michigan, WRCJ 90.9FM, D-Hive, The Somerset Collection, Greko Printing, Blumz, Great Lakes Trophies, The Carr Center, Hard Rock Caf
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