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QLine Grand Opening at New Center Park

The QLine Detroit will offer two evenings of free fun and films at New Center Park to celebrate its grand opening this Friday and Saturday, May 12 - 13, 2017.

Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) will be  there handing out warm blankets--one each to the first 50 couples or families each night.  HFHS will also provide free hot coffee and hot chocolate.

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 6-10PM
Come to the park for free make-and-take activities, give-aways, popcorn, and a youth talent showcase.

6:00-8:30 p.m. - The DMCVB will have a mobile visitor info center on site.
6:00-8:00 p.m. - The M-1 Rail Info Tent will have give-aways for visitors!
6:00-8:00 p.m. - Arts & Scraps will be on site with a free craft activity for families.
6:00-8:00 p.m. - The Parade Company will have elephant, pig, hippopotamus, and mouse Big Heads on site.

YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE:
6:30-6:45 p.m. - King, a young poet reads original poems
7:00-7:15 p.m. - Highlight Pom, youth dancers
7:30-7:45 p.m. - Alnur Dance Troupe, youth dancers
8:00-8:15 p.m. - Mason, sings

FILM:
The animated movie "Sing" will be shown at 8:30PM. When an eternally optimistic koala puts on a singing competition to save his failing theater, animals across the city gather to step into the spotlight and chase their dreams! (2016) PG 1h 48min. Free popcorn available!

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 6-11PM
The QLine Detroit will showcase live DJs, spoken word artists and free popcorn.

6:00-8:30 p.m. - The M-1 Rail Info Tent will have give-aways for visitors!
6:00-8:30 p.m. - WDET-FM, Radio Host & DJ will be on site.
7:00-7:30 p.m. - Joel Fluent, Detroit poet performs
7:30-8:00 p.m. - Al Bettis sings
8:00-8:30 p.m. - Mahoghany Jones, Detroit poet performs

FILM:
The movie "Love Jones" will be shown at 8:30PM. Say hello to Darious Lovehall (Larenz Tate) and Nina Mosley (Nia Long), two confused lovebirds who discover that you can never underestimate the power of a love jones. (1997) R 1h 44min. Free popcorn available!