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City of Detroit Landmark Enchants Guests with Dazzling Theater Productions
City of Detroit Landmark Enchants Guests with Dazzling Theater Productions
Envisioned by the Fisher Brothers as “the most beautiful building in the world,” the Fisher Building in Detroit was designed by Albert Kahn in the early 1920s. The seven brothers were sons of Lawrence Fisher, Sr., a Ohio carriage maker. Coming to Detroit, the brothers founded Fisher Body Company, which eventually was bought out by General Motors. Their aim was to create a building in Detroit that would express the Fishers’ appreciation of their new hometown.
When completed, the Fisher Building interior included a variety of marble from places such as France, Germany, Italy, and Greece. A barrel vaulted ceiling was decorated with cherubs and eagles. Along the building’s arcade, visitors are met with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and in panels along the walls. Between 500 to 600 of the chandelier’s lights are replaced at a time. Visitors to the Fisher were greeted by men in white who would park their cars; free babysitting for shoppers, complete with a carousel and nurses; and a lavish lunch in the famed Huyler’s L’Aiglon tea room.
Detroit City Shines with Tinsel-Town Locations
Detroit City Shines with Tinsel-Town Locations
With the filming of blockbusters such as 8 Mile, The Island, and Transformers in local Detroit locations, filmmakers are discovering Detroit is a city rich with extraordinary film location possibilities. From an island park located in the heart of the city to gritty warehouses to a vibrant cultural and entertainment district, Detroit has everything that filmmakers are seeking today to make their next film project a visual success.
According to a January 2008 Detroit Free Press article, Detroit’s birth as a film destination isn’t just about commercial feature films. Producers of music videos, instructional DVDs, advertising, and television shows will work anywhere there’s a tax payoff. Which is why, not surprisingly, a number of movies set in Detroit, including Four Brothers and Assault on Precinct 13 were shot largely in Ontario. Employing a tax-break strategy has allowed Canada to enjoy success in the film industry; provinces are competing with one another to provide filmmakers the best deals. Now, various states have begun developing their own tax-break incentives and proposals.
The City of Detroit Welcomes the Return of World-Class Auto Racing
The City of Detroit Welcomes the Return of World-Class Auto Racing
The return of world-class auto racing to the Motor City provided edge-of-the-seat excitement in 2007. Enhanced competition on the racetrack coupled with more entertainment options and increased fan comfort features, makes the Grand Prix an even hotter ticket event in 2008.
The 2007 event drew more than 100,000 fans flocking to Belle Isle over Labor Day weekend. But event planners are raising the bar even higher when it comes to the 2008 event, which include live musical entertainment, special discounts and weekend packages to make the event accessible to families and die-hard race fans. In addition, improvements to grandstand seating and transportation service off and on the island are also in the works.
The Grand Prix delivers value for the entertainment with tickets, on average, remaining virtually the same as they were over a decade ago for world-class auto racing in the city of Detroit. Keeping with a Grand Prix tradition in Detroit, Friday is Free Prix Day, where everyone is admitted free of charge. Special Motor City Club hospitality packages are also available, featuring reserved grandstand seating, paddock pass, a program and hat, as well as access to premiere food and beverage service at the Motor City Club chalet.