Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight Open Air concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at The War Memorial under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Indulge in an unforgettable evening of fine wine and exquisite pairings with celebrated Sommelier Michael Bottigliero, as featured on the Steve Harvey Show. Join us at the War Memorial for an exclusive wine tasting event that will delight your senses and deepen your appreciation for the art of wine.

Looking for an unforgettable Father’s Day Gift? Tired of giving a new tie year after year? Well look no further, this is the class for you!

Join us for a healing evening aimed at releasing physical and mental tension through a combination of yin and restorative poses, breathing, lots of hands on massage, and a cellular level healing sound bath session

Join us for an evening of Southern-inspired flavors, craft brews, and lakeside charm at this Thursday Night Social. Enjoy a traditional Low Country Shrimp Boil by Chef Joe Paxton, craft beer from Someday Brewing, and live bluegrass, country, and folk tunes from dobro artist Mark Lavengood.

Get ready for a night of fast hands, sharp minds, and friendly competition! At Puzzle Palooza, teams of 2, 4—or even the whole family—will race the clock and each other in a timed puzzle showdown for prizes and bragging rights inside the historic War Memorial mansion.

We gather in the shadow of Les Braves, for a time-honored Memorial Day ceremony which will include will include musical tributes, remarks of remembrance and honor, and a recitation of the names of Grosse Pointe residents who lost their lives in service to our country.

Join us as we recognize and celebrate the Class of 2025 high school seniors from the Detroit area who have made the honorable decision to enlist in the United States Armed Forces.

Our annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Red, White & Blue will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025!

Eighty-one artists from 23 area high schools are participating in the 9th Annual Promising Artists Exhibition. Thank you to juror Steven Prokuda, associate art director at Hour Media and 2021 graduate of College for Creative Studies, for helping organize the Exhibition.

Feel the rhythm and soul of America on this 8-day journey to the legendary Music Cities with Premier World Discovery. Immerse yourself in the vibrant jazz scene of New Orleans, stroll down Beale Street in Memphis where rock ‘n’ roll was born, and soak in the heart and soul of country music in Nashville. From historic landmarks to unforgettable live performances, this tour offers the ultimate blend of music, culture, and Southern charm.

Join us at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan for calligraphy for beginners. Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more! The perfect crafty night out!

Wondering what you can do to reduce stress and enhance your mental wellness? Uncover effective tools for optimizing your mental health and learn how to prioritize your wellbeing during this informative workshop.

The Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra dedicated to providing live, classical symphonic music to the community while providing an opportunity for local professionals and accomplished amateurs to perform the classics.

Hosted by The War Memorial's veterans committee, gather with fellow veterans for a light breakfast and camaraderie at The War Memorial. This will be a chance to connect with members of the committee, and catch up with area veterans.

In this workshop Nobuko Yamaski will teach Kirie, the ancient Japanese art of paper cutting. A noted cutout picture artist is the late Takidaira Jiro.

To make Kirie art, the class will cut out a simple design in black paper, then lay it on a sheet of Bristol paper colored with pencils in bright colors.

Join Life Directions on Friday, April 25 at The War Memorial for Spark of Hope- a benefit for Life Directions. This year’s Guiding Light Honorees are Joe & Rosalie Vicari, with Patrick A. Rugiero being recognized as the Lifetime Achievement Honoree.

One of the best ways to learn posthumously from a master painter is to paint a “master copy."

In this workshop we will study Branch of the Seine near Giverny (Mist), one of 18 works in Monet's Mornings on the Seine series. He painted the works from a flat-bottomed boat anchored to the riverbank where the Epte River flows into the Seine. As the light changed fro dawn to day, he worked on one canvas after another.To keep them in order, he numbered them, placed them in grooves built into the boat and had the gardener, whom he enlisted as his assistant, hand them to him.

Hosted by Executive Director, Jaime Rae Turnbull, and Schaap Center program partners, this town hall invites our community members in for a chance to have their opinions heard.

Hop on over to The War Memorial this Spring and surprise your little one with a visit from the Easter Bunny while you enjoy a delicious Sunday morning brunch with your family. 

Join us for Second Saturdays at The War Memorial - themed events held monthly offering crafts, activities, games, an onstage performance and more family-friendly fun! Our series continues with on April 12th!

Join the Grosse Pointe Veterans Club for its meeting on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.

New York Times Bestselling Author, Karl Marlantes will be speaking about his Marine Corp experiences in Vietnam as well as some of the books that he penned.

For the fifth and final lecture of the series on April 6, historian Mike Kroll will offer a side of Edsel Ford that isn’t often talked about. You probably already know he introduced fine lines and fast motors to the cars produced on the Ford assembly lines, and he paid for the famous Rivera murals at the Detroit Institute of Arts. But did you know he also enjoyed racing powerboats? He used one of them to commute from his home on Lake St. Clair to the office at the Rouge Plant in Dearborn. 

Don't miss the fun when YA Salsa returns to the War Memorial for a night for an amazing night of food, live music and salsa dancing in our beautiful lakefront ballroom.

In this class, we will learn how there is so much more to know about graphite pencils!

Can't draw? No worries! You will be given printed images to work with as we explore the different degrees of graphite, their uses, and how to apply them to artwork.