Light it up: Holiday tree rises in Campus Martius, Inside Detroit tours nearby watering holes
Campus Martius
Nov. 20
5 p.m. - midnight
It's that most wonderful time of the year once again. That's right, it's time to head down to the annual tree lighting party at
Campus Martius Park,
not to mention find your favorite place to imbibe or get something good
to eat while you're downtown. And bring your skates. The rink at the
park at the intersection of Woodward, Michigan and Monroe officially
opens the same day.
Detroit 300 Conservancy and DTE Energy
present the 2009 Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, Nov. 20, 5 p.m.
to midnight. There will be skating performances by the Detroit Skating
Club, the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Kick-Off, and performers
including: Bomshel, Hot Sause, MOT Children's Chorus and Legendary
Saxman Alto Reed of Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band fame.
Join
Inside Detroit
at 5 p.m. at The Well, 1228 Randolph for a cocktail tour before going
over to the ceremony. Tickets for the tour are $10 in advance and $15
the day of the event.