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Announced return of “Motor City Comic Con” in 2021 heralds great sign for growing number of in-person events to come

May 18, 2021 Dell Deaton

When news broke late yesterday that Motor City Comic Con would be returning to Suburban Collection Showplace this coming October 16 and 17, 2021, it seemed as if the excitement that followed could be felt more ….

"Unfreedom of the Press," by Mark Levin
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Book review: “Unfreedom of the Press” sets stage for necessary discussion of integrity in journalism, “objective” media

August 14, 2019 Dell Deaton

This scholarly examination of journalism in history and function is currently in its twelfth week on the 2019 New York Times Best Seller List. [1-4] Its title is a play on Amendment I to the ….

Forrest Gump
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“Forrest Gump” marks its twenty-fifth anniversary with four showings at Emagine Theatre this June

May 20, 2019 Dell Deaton

Imagine revisiting highlights of American history through a fresh set of uncritical eyes, spanning three-plus decades ending in the early 1980s. Matter-of-factly, this is the view provided by title character Forrest Gump, born with physical ….

Paul Glantz, Emagine Entertainment
Giving

New corporate video takes time to explain how Emagine Entertainment serves in communities of which it is a part

May 8, 2019 Dell Deaton

People in this community often say that they feel they’ve come to know Paul Glantz personally — even if they’ve never met him. [1-4] Sure, there’s a life-size cardboard cutout of his likeness in every ….

Thomas the Tank Engine at Greenfield Village
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Special weekend opportunities to ride life-sized, functioning Thomas the Tank Engine help make railroad history real

April 29, 2019 Janet Deaton

This is the story about a magical moment — if not an actual, physical place — where the realms of a child’s fantasy and some of the most attractive elements of the adult’s reality effortlessly ….

Charleton Heston in "Ben-Hur," FathomEvents (2019)
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To this day, “Ben-Hur” remains epic story, visual spectacle on par with any modern movie coming to Emagine Theatre

February 15, 2019 Dell Deaton

On almost any scale imaginable, the original motion picture Ben-Hur may appropriately described as epic. A backdrop that includes no less than the advent and crucifiction of Jesus Christ. An intimate friendship turned layering acrimony ….

Scouts BSA Troop 439 campout meal planning
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Not a trick question: Look closely at this local Scouts BSA troop photograph; see if you can spot anything different about it

February 11, 2019 Dell Deaton

The Boy Scouts of America has a well established process for starting new “Units.” Most familiar are Cub Scout “Packs” for youth in kindergarten through fifth grade crossover, and Scout “Troops” based on age, starting ….

Dreamland Theater "Star Trek Puppet Show," December 2018
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Local Marionettes Are Alive And Well In Ypsilanti, Currently Performing Original TV Star Trek Material Through December 16

December 10, 2018 Dell Deaton

This past Saturday, Dreamland Theater in Ypsilanti Michigan hosted its second live performance of A Star Trek Mad Lib Puppet Show on stage in downtown Ypsilanti. From pre-show to behind-the-scenes debrief, the thoroughly delightful. [1,2] ….

Saline Journal on Instagram, November 2018
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For Day-To-Day Connections Between Saline Michigan And The Larger Context In Which It Resides, See Instagram

November 16, 2018 Dell Deaton

As a matter of editorial policy, Saline Journal publishes one and only one image with each article. The primary purpose of these visuals is to summarize and attract readership to the written articles with which ….

Tim Rose, puppeteer, presenting at Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2018
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“Puppets Still Give Far More Realistic Performances In Movies Than Computer Graphics, Don’t You Think?” Tim Rose, Puppeteer

November 13, 2018 Dell Deaton

Tim Rose doesn’t have a long list of credits on IMDb. But when his session came up at 12:15pm this past Saturday at Grand Rapids Comic-Con, the two-room gallery in which he appeared was at ….

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  • re United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization— On May 3, 2022, Heather Riggleman addressed the question "What Does the Bible Say about Abortion?" on Christianity website. "Every year, over three million women ... in the US will face an unplanned pregnancy and of those pregnancies,…

    – June 24, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Peace during a pandemic," by Dr Dan Russell, Executive Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Southgate, Michigan: To help strengthen the pastors and church families of our Convention as we face this coronavirus crisis, here are some encouraging reminders on how to keep your…

    – February 6, 2022

  • via Lifeway Research (April 6, 2021)— "Americans' Views of Life's Meaning and Purpose Are Changing," by Aaron Earls: As Americans attempt to move past the life-altering effects of 2020, their perspective is shifting on some of the most significant questions facing humanity. [Compared] to a decade ago, U.S. adults today are…

    – January 9, 2022

  • via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

    – March 6, 2022

  • via Lifeway Research (April 5, 2021)— "Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety," by Aaron Earls: After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to…

    – January 2, 2022

  • via Samaritan's Purse (March 23, 2022)— "Ukraine Updates: Ukraine Updates: Fifth Airlift Departs with Ukraine Relief; Medical Care at Four Locations; Food and Other Distributions Underway": A fifth Samaritan’s Purse airlift departed today carrying more than 19 tons of relief, including medical supplies for area hospitals as we work to…

    – March 27, 2022

  • National Day of Prayer— "How to Pray for America," via National Day of Prayer: Why pray for America? God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught…

    – May 5, 2022

  • via Lifeway Research (February 22, 2022)— "Most Open to Spiritual Conversations, Few Christians Speaking," by Aaron Earls: Americans are curious about the religious devotion of others and are willing to discuss the topic, but most say they rarely have conversations about faith with their Christian friends .... Half of Americans (51%)…

    – March 20, 2022

  • via Center for Faith and Culture (January 10, 2022)— "How Christians Can Prepare for the US Supreme Court's Monumental Abortion Ruling," by Jessica Prol Smith, fifteen-year public policy write-in Cumberland, Maryland: "Know your audience and seek to win hearts, not just minds .... Christians believe that every image-bearer — born…

    – June 26, 2022

Past Spotlights

Motor Muster in Greenfield Village

“Motor Muster” in Greenfield Village will return this weekend for “gearheads, die-hard car lovers, and auto aficionados”

June 16, 2021

Bygone Features

Local student viewing stereocard at Rentschler Farm Museum

A Century Before Emagine Showed “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” Rentschler Farmhouse Had 3D Entertainment

August 9, 2018
How long has stereoscopic photography been available to everyday consumers? [1] The cliché image is that of a more seriously dressed movie theater audience, men wearing jackets and ties, women in dresses, focused with rapt attention on an unseen screen before them — wearing cardboard glasses. When color version of these images from the 1950s can be found it’s obvious that one eye sees through a green lens, the other red. This allowed people to ....
Steve Frey at the Uniroyal Giant Tire in Allen Park Michigan

Now there’s a book to tell you all about the “Giant Tire” off eastbound I-94, just past DTW en route to Detroit

February 9, 2019
If we characterized it as a Southeast Michigan icon akin to The Sphinx, would anyone feel compelled to argue? [1] Those who have lived here for any length of time have doubtless many times passed the “Giant Tire” — currently emblazoned with Uniroyal branding. Perhaps on your way to one of the casinos in downtown Detroit. Certainly if you’ve every had a stake in the automobile industry. [2] One might imagine that much of the ....

This Sunday, Eat at the One Picnic That Will Both Satisfy Your Own Discerning Tastes and Feed Local Families in Need

June 5, 2018
How is that possible? you may be wondering. Organizers describe it as “a picnic with a purpose,” but it’s formally called Grillin’ 2018. Scheduled for Sunday, June 10 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm (rain or shine) at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, here are some admittedly unfairly tempting details about what’s in store for you. [1,2] Feast on gourmet grilled sausages, delectable side dishes and desserts from more than 30 favorite local food purveyors including Zingerman’s, ....

Limited-engagement exhibition set to explain “Why?” of museum acquisition, display at The Henry Ford, through January 2, 2022

October 23, 2021
During the summer of 2018, The University of Michigan “Mcity” collaborative launched a “Driverless Shuttle research project” on North Campus. Its stated objective “was to learn more about the challenges and opportunities presented by this type of mobility service and how people interact with it.” [1-3] Two automous vehicles were aquired by Mcity for this project, both sourced through NAVYA in France. After the eighteen-month public road deployment concluded in December of 2019, volumes of ....

Part History, Part Fashion, Part Science Fiction: Detroit Marks Final Stop For Must-See Original “Star Wars” Exhibition

July 3, 2018
The most fantastic, enduring bits of art are always underpinned by deeper forms of substance. Details. Philosophy. A thoughtful integration of myriad pieces that had come to create the whole. The so-called “Star Wars universe” is both a fantastic example of this and a challenging one. [1] It’s not uncommon for a movie to beget merchandising and sequels. But the first (chronological) entry in 1977 expended to other mediums, comprehensive language development, and impassioned arguments ....
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