The East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority is inviting local residents and visitors to explore the district’s international and eclectic offering of retail stores, ethnic food shops, restaurants and entertainment. The district is also home to the Arab American National Museum.
A new web site, www.EastDowntownDearborn.com, developed by the EDDDA, highlights local businesses and upcoming events, including a free city-sponsored “Music Under the Stars” concert on Thursday, Aug. 21.
The outdoor concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall Park in front of Dearborn City Hall at 13615 Michigan Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and enjoy the music of Ara Topouzian, an Armenian American artist, who is nationally recognized for his performances on the kanun, a Middle Eastern harp.
“Our historic downtown covers a mile stretch along Michigan Avenue and Schaefer Road in Dearborn, and is evolving as a distinct and vibrant marketplace with people, food and culture from around the globe,” said EDDDA Executive Director Michael Boettcher. “That’s why we can promise that visitors will truly ‘see the world in one mile’.”
Along with the Web site, the EDDDA is helping businesses promote their products and services with advertising in local papers and on radio.
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