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The War Memorial partners with Wayne State’s Art and Art History program to offer summer Mobile Arts Workshop for youth
Participants learn about abstract art and basic design fundamentals through a variety of art making processes. Artworks created during the workshops are collected by the Mobile Arts staff and are installed at the Art Department Gallery for its annual Mobile Arts Workshop Exhibition.
Celebrated centenarian: Former WAC member, grandmother of War Memorial employee turns 100
July 11, Woods DeAngelis celebrated her 100th birthday. Now living in Ormond Beach, Florida, she resided in Michigan for many decades after World War II.
Area artist depicts The War Memorial in glass mosaic
Majewski’s experience with TWM goes beyond simply attending events over the years. Majewski was part of a Grosse Pointe Youth Council in her early teen years while a student at Grosse Pointe South High School, the council oversaw the Battle of the Bands in the Fries Auditorium at TWM.
During Navy Week, Navy Band Great Lakes to appear for one night at The War Memorial
Pride in Service has been the theme for Navy Band Great Lakes for more than a century. From 1911, when the band first formed, to 1917, when Lieutenant Commander John Philip Sousa served as Bandmaster, its music represents the pride and professionalism that is synonymous with the United States Navy.
The Family Center expands exponentially over the years, reaching more families than ever before
The Family Center, established in 2000, offers free programs and resources from local experts on a wide range of topics aimed at building strong families and helping parents raise children who will become competent, caring, and responsible community members.
Summer concerts and performances return to The War Memorial
Beginning June 23, summer concerts and performance return on the lakefront back lawn of The War Memorial.
Summer day camps return and offer diverse activities and education for youth at The War Memorial
Campville USA at The War Memorial is all about creating summertime memories for kids and teens. A variety of day camps are offered from June 20 to Sept. 2.
Partnership remains vibrant between Grosse Pointe Artists Association and The War Memorial
The Grosse Pointe Artists Association provides a diverse offering of art classes lead by high caliber instructors, exhibitions to celebrate local artists and inspire new talent, programming to engage and educate the general public and more.
Veterans, trial gardens celebrate combined 80 years of beautification at The War Memorial
Grosse Pointe Gardens celebrate combined 80 years of beautification at The War Memorial. The Veterans Gardens celebrate its 10th anniversary; and 70th anniversary for the Trial Gardens.
Patriotism remains strong at The War Memorial as annual Memorial Day service returns to in-person celebration
TWM’s Memorial Day celebration returns to an in-person event. The ceremony provides a time for community members to come together to recognize, reflect, and pay our to respects to veterans, military members, and their families.
Our Community Salutes Detroit returns to in-person event at The War Memorial honoring local high school seniors
Our Community Salutes Detroit returns to an in-person ceremony. The ceremony recognizes and celebrates area high school seniors who are soon enlisting in the Armed Forces following graduation.
Award-winning trumpeter Kris Johnson brings #looptherapy to The War Memorial, concluding the Live at the Alger performance series
As the final performer to round out The War Memorial’s Live at the Alger, award-winning trumpeter, composer, and educator Kris Johnson will use looping technology on his iPad Pro in combination with the trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion instruments, voice, and more, to create unique textures and grooves as a part of his musical concept #looptherapy.
Bestselling author talk with The War Memorial shifts to online-only format
White Lies is a true story of undercover investigations, political organizing, and racial identity. A.J. Baime will discuss the book April 20 at The War Memorial.
The Elephant of Belfast author to speak at The War Memorial
Novelist S. Kirk Walsh will speak about her debut book, The Elephant of Belfast on April 7 at The War Memorial.
The War Memorial welcomes new Chief Financial Officer Maria Miller
The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI is pleased to announce Maria Miller as the new Chief Financial Officer.
The War Memorial celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with fiddle and mandolin instrumentalist Brad Phillips
Join us St. Patrick's Day in the Alger House for an eclectic musical journey of storytelling through traditional and original instrumental music featuring fiddle and mandolinist Brad Phillips.
Leading Detroit female vocalist Nicole New to perform songs about love at TWM Live at the Alger series Valentine’s Day event
Celebrate all things love in honor of Valentine's Day with Detroit vocalist Nicole New and and local favorite, pianist Cliff Monear.
The War Memorial kicks off Live at the Alger performance series featuring prominent jazz, classical, and roots musicians
Live at the Alger is a series of house-concert style performances providing listeners with an up-close and personal musical experience featuring some of the most innovative jazz, classical, and roots musicians around.
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Examining Democracy in America Coming to Grosse Pointe War Memorial
"Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” is a traveling version of a major exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. “Voices and Votes” has been made available to The War Memorial by The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The War Memorial Hosts Outdoor Service of Remembrance to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
The War Memorial plans to commemorate the lives lost on September 11, 2001, hosting a service of remembrance on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.