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The Friends of the Alger Theater have worked hard to keep the community spirit alive at its home on the corner of East Outer Drive and East Warren Avenue. The Friends have hosted a variety of events here -- the Annual Street Fair, Halloween Parties, Christmas Parties, Jazz and Blues Concerts, a community garage sale, and more.
Alger Open House Event, September 27, 2009
800-seat auditorium
Exterior view of the theater showing Open House announcement on marquee.
Mingling in the lobby space with architectural model and the refreshment counter.
Ceiling condition in the back concourse area.
Music with the Balduck Mountain Ramblers.
Board member Helen Broughton (left) chatting
in the lobby.
Greeters Tony and Elaine taking a break from serving refreshments.
Mingling with wine and cheese…and popcorn.
Board member Marc Tirikian (right) talks with Truman Hudson of DexDesign Associates about future restoration plans for the theater.
Board member Karlene Trump serves up some
buttered popcorn.
FOTAT President Dennis Costello addresses the crowd and thanks them for their support.
FOTAT founder Geoff Gowman shares some history about the theater.
Board member Karlene Trump talks with Wayne County Commissioner Tim Killeen.
Detail view of original 1935 plaster ceiling of light blue with patterns of red and green.
Board members Marc Tirikian and Helen Broughton break for a pose.
Lobby walls and ceiling showing damage mainly caused by water from roof leaks.
35 mm film projector donated to FOTAT by Patrick Hilley, longtime Detroit projectionist.
2009
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"Ain't Got No Valentine"Ribs and Blues Concert
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The Friends hosted a successful "Ribs and Blues" concert featuring RJ's Rhythm Rockers at the Pointe Bar-B-Q on East Warren. The event was a great success and brought together many friends and supporters from the Community to enjoy Pointe-Bar-B-Q's famous ribs and RJ Rhythm Rockers' excellent music. |
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Announcing the Band |
RJ Spangler and the Rhythm Rockers |
Full House |
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It's all about the Ribs |
No Valentine? |
The Alger Board |
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Annual Alger Street Fair |
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The annual Alger Street Fair has provided a variety of entertainment and community-enriching activities, such as: displays of collector cars and motorcycles, art exhibitions, live music, dance performances, carnival games and rides, children's entertainment, and food concessions. |
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Alger Volunteers take a well earned break from setting up for the Friends of the Alger Theater's Street Fair. |
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Scenes from Street Fairs Past |
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The Friends take over busy East Outer Drive to stage a "Rally in the Alley".To help raise community support and funds for the Alger's restoration, excellent local entertainers performed while everyone enjoyed the games, food, fun and community fellowship! |
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Annual Alger Benefit Dinner
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Held at a neighboring East Side landmark itself, The Blue Pointe Restaurant, our Annual Benefit Dinner has featured some of Detroit's influential leaders and popular personalities. |
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Detroit Pistons commentator and local personality George Blaha spoke about the importance of teamwork in reaching a common goal. A good lesson for all of us. |
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Mr. George Blaha |
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The highlights included musical and dance entertainment by local youth, as well as the keynote speech delivered by City of Detroit Executive Director of Community Affairs, Karen Dumas. |
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Featured Speaker, Karen Dumas |
Friends President, Geoff Gowman, with Reverend Anthony Shipley |
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The Friends were honored to present Detroit City Council President Gil Hill as the featured speaker. Mr. Hill spoke about revitalization of commercial business strips in the City of Detroit. |
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Detroit City Council President, Hon. Gil Hill |
Friends and guests |
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Friends of the Alger Theater 2002
16451 East Warren Avenue
P.O. Box 241183, Detroit, MI 48224
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