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NEW! ASSUMPTION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ICONOGRAPHY TOURS
The Assumption Church is graced with iconography from the world-renowned iconographer Vlasis Tsotsonis. Mr. Tsostonis is considered one of the most faithful and gifted representatives of the Byzantine iconographic tradition, and he has been commissioned as the chief iconographer of churches in the U.S., Greece and Europe. Mr. Tsotsonis’s work has been featured in exhibitions all over the world, as well as the Hellenic Museum of Michigan and Arab Museum of Michigan. Christian iconography is an ancient art that was of central importance both to the worship and catechism of early Christians. It flourished in the Byzantine era but has been used throughout the 2,000-year history of the Orthodox Church. Not only do icons convey the beauty of eternity to those who behold them, but they are important teaching tools through which the lives of Christ, the Apostles, and ancient and modern saints have been preserved and shared from one generation of Christians to the next. Recognizing the great value of its iconography, not just for the Christian world but for anyone with an interest in art, history, anthropology or religion, the Assumption Church offers guided tours of its iconography to groups and individuals. SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR NOW! Call (586) 779-6111.
HELLENIC CUISINE
Learn to make some favorite Greek foods! Join us for one or all of these cooking classes, where you will enjoy an enlightening hands-on experience as you follow the instructor and prepare and enjoy these dishes yourself! PASTITSIO – Greek Lasagna Monday, March 31, 6pm / Fee: $25 per person PAXIMADIA – Greek Biscotti Monday, April 28, 6pm / Fee: $25 per person GALAKTOBOURIKO – Custard Dessert Monday, May 12, 6pm / Fee: $25 per person Watch for our Fall 2025 offerings. Limited space available. Call now at (586) 779-6111
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HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT AT ASSUMPTION CULTURAL CENTER WITH MARCHIORI CATERING Celebrating 74 years and four generations of distinction in food and outstanding service make Marchiori the caterer of choice. In partnership with Assumption for more than 30 years. Enjoy a complete Wedding Experience in spacious, beautifully redecorated and recently redesigned ballroom, grand reception area and elegant courtyard. Prestige and personalized service set the tone for conferences, business meetings and organization gatherings. Many function rooms available to accommodate large and small groups and a variety of special events. Off premise catered events offered. Destination weddings and special events. Visit Marchiori Catering at the Assumption Cultural Center. Open to the entire community! Call (586) 771-8600 or visit www.marchioricatering.com
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LENTEN SEAFOOD BUFFET Fridays, 5-8pm, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 • April 4 & 11 Dates subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Sunday, May 11 – Call for details SOUPS TO GO! Freshly prepared soups, sauces and specialty foods – To Go!
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MARCH 6, 2025 • Vol. 44, No. 5
Park honors public safety officers for their work in 2024 BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
Photo by K. Michelle Moran
Artists embrace the ‘Blues’ in new exhibition BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
FARMS — Six decades after he burst onto the music scene, Bob Dylan is back in the headlines, thanks to the success of “A Complete Unknown,” a film that has generated awards and buzz thanks to Timothee Chalamet’s performance as a young Dylan.
The artists behind “Subterranean Homesick Blues” — an exhibition of work inspired by the music, lyrics and era behind the Dylan song of that title — are hoping the happy coincidence of their show and movie awards season brings more visitors to see their pieces. Open through April 6 at Grosse Pointe Congregational Church in Grosse Pointe Farms, “Subterranean Homesick Blues” features See ART on page 6A
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From left, artists Kari Rasmussen, Jackie Brooks, Kathleen McNamee, Jackie Rybinski and Nina Goebel stand in the gallery with their artwork, which drew its inspiration from a Bob Dylan song.
PARK — A new honor was part of Grosse Pointe Park’s public safety awards for exemplary work in 2024. Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Director James Bostock presented the awards during a Feb. 3 Park City Council meeting that was attended by family, friends and fellow officers. “This is a really special night for public safety,” Bostock said. “We get to recognize some public safety (officers) for outstanding work throughout the year. … Everybody that’s here is well deserving of the award.” Bostock created a new award for Supervisor of the Year, and its first recipient is Detective Sgt. Jeremy Pittman. Pittman, who earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Western Michigan University, was first hired by the Pontiac Police Department in December 1996, where he was assigned to the Narcotic Enforcement Section and the SWAT team in 1998, a job that found him facing off against barricaded gunmen and conducting drug raids. Pittman started work in the Park on Feb. 15,