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Leo Early Book Signing @ Barnes & Noble Dec.10
I’ve certainly spent a lot of time in the past haunting book stores and Barnes and Noble is no exception. Therefore, it will be a big thrill for me to be signing copies of the Grande Ballroom Detroit’s...
View ArticleAuthor Leo Early – Drew and Mike Podcast
I had a blast talking about the Grande with Drew Lane and Marc Fellhauer from the Drew and Mike podcast Wednesday. These guys are Detroit broadcasting stalwarts and real pros! You’ll be able to catch...
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The Alabama Theater – cousin of the Grande – Video
In researching the Grande Ballroom Detroit’s Rock n Roll Palace I learned of the Architects Graven and Mayger and their involvement in Detroit architecture and two significant Southern movie palaces....
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Leo Early book signing Oakland Mall Feb.18
After a short break to recover from the whirlwind of book events since our October launch, I am back on the road! I’ll be signing copies of The Grande Ballroom Detroit’s Rock n Roll Palace at Oakland...
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Leo Early @ B&N Book Fair Saturday March 4
Although it’s technically in Northville, I’ll be appearing at the Livonia Barnes and Noble Local Author Book Fair on Saturday March 4 @ 7 P.M. I am one of ten local authors invited to participate...
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Grande Ballroom takes first step towards National Register of Historic Places...
Grande Ballroom takes first step towards National Register of Historic Places / Restoration. I am pleased to announce that this week I met with the owners of the Grande Ballroom, Chapel Missionary...
View ArticleFriends of the Grande volunteer meeting June 5
Monday evening June 5 from 7-9 P.M. we are calling to order the first Friends of the Grande meeting in over ten years. This is a public meeting that is open to anyone interested in contributing to the...
View ArticleSave the Grande! Friends of the Grande meeting July 6
Thursday evening July 6 from 7-9 P.M. we are calling to order the July meeting of the Friends of the Grande. This is a public meeting that is open to anyone interested in contributing to the cause of...
View ArticleSave the Grande! Friends of the Grande Volunteer meeting. August 2017
Tuesday evening August 8th from 7-9 P.M. we are calling to order the August volunteer meeting for the Friends of the Grande. This is a public meeting that is open to anyone interested in contributing...
View ArticleSave the Grande! F.O.G. volunteers meeting – Nov.13
This month’s Friends of the Grande Volunteer meeting will again be at the Techshop in Allen Park where I’ll provide updates on: The National Register Nomination for the Grande Ballroom. Crowdfunding...
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Grande Ballroom Analysis / Fund Kicks Off!
The Friends of the Grande are very pleased to announce the first crowdfunding campaign for the Grande Ballroom. This initiative will fund a due diligence inspection and initial building safety projects...
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Grande Ballroom Aerial Survey 2017
It was a bright sunny morning in Detroit to go flying! Thanks to our generous GoFundMe donors The Friends of the Grande were able to engage our professionals for the first phase of the Grande Ballroom...
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Bluesbreaker (Grande book excerpt)
Eric at Olympia – credit Tom Weschler Bluesbreaker The “Godfather of British Blues,” John Mayall, and his Bluesbreakers had been booked for a three-day run at the Grande starting on October 11, 1968....
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Grande Ballroom opens October 27,1928!
“A Most Beautiful Dance Place” In researching the book The Grande Ballroom – Detroit’s Rock n’ Roll Palace I was only able to speculate, not confirm the official opening date of the Grande Ballroom...
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The Grande Ballroom – National Register of Historic Places – Final Phase
We received letters this week confirming the nomination review of the Grande Ballroom to the National Register of Historic Places in Washington D.C. ! “This project is in its final phase which...
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The Grande Ballroom heads to D.C. and the National Register of Historic Places
The nomination of the Grande Ballroom to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) has been sent off to the National Parks Service in Washington, D.C. for final review and certification. Thursday...
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The Grande Ballroom Mural
The week of October 21, 2018 saw new activity at the Grande Ballroom. Onlookers would have seen the application of a new coat of paint to the building…. Grande Mural (Photo: Justin McCormack) This was...
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Grande Ballroom Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
On December 10,2018, The Grande Ballroom was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally proposed in 2008, the nomination gained steam with the approval of the current...
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Grande Column Corbels Repatriated
“Repatriation is the process of returning an asset, an item of symbolic value or a person – voluntarily or forcibly – to its owner or their place of origin or citizenship.” When it opened in 1928 the...
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Grande Ballroom 2.0 Pronounced Viable
CHMBC Deacon Hudson, Contractor Ellis and F.O.G. Team Lead Early In October of 2018 the Friends of the Grande performed a structural inspection of all three floors of the Grande Ballroom building....
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