The Players Guild of Dearborn in Dearborn, Michigan, in cooperation withvthe Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute of Detroit, MI, will be hosting Gala for Guido, a benefit for pancreatic cancer research in the name of the late Mayor of Dearborn, Michael A. Guido, on Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

The evening will feature hors d’oeuvres, champagne and wine beginning at 6pm. At 7:15 pm there will be a special performance of Fiddler on the Roof.  Coffee and dessert will be served during intermission.

Always an ardent supporter and friend of the arts in Dearborn, Mayor Guido was also an honorary lifetime member of the Players Guild, where he appeared on stage in many productions. The Players Guild is thrilled to honor his memory, and concurrently, raise money for pancreatic cancer research in his name.

According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer of the pancreas is diagnosed in more than 29,000 people every year in the United States. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer death, yet research continues to advance and help those diagnosed with a better quality of life. The Players Guild of Dearborn is excited to join with the community to raise awareness and funding to help find a cure for this disease.

The Players Guild of Dearborn Theatre is located at 21730 Madison in Dearborn, southwest of the intersection of Monroe Street and Outer Drive. The theatre is handicap accessible.

Tickets are $50 each. All gross proceeds will be donated to the Michael A. Guido Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. A portion is tax-deductible. To order tickets or for more information, visit the Guild website at www.playersguildofdearborn.org or call their ticket line at 313-561-TKTS.

The Players Guild of Dearborn is a non-profit, all-volunteer corporation. In existence since 1927, it is one of Michigan’s oldest community theatres.

Tickets are now available for the Museum Guild of Dearborn’s second annual tea and garden party. It will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.

It will be held on the grounds of the Dearborn Historical Museum’s McFadden-Ross House, 915 Brady Street. Fine teas, delicate finger sandwiches and sweets will be served. The honorary chairperson of the event is the First Lady of Dearborn Chris O’Reilly, wife of Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr.

Fine teas, delicate finger sandwiches and sweets will be served.

Tickets are $35 per person. Checks should be made payable to The Museum Guild of Dearborn. The event has limited seating, and seats are offered either for individuals or for groups of four or six.

For tickets and information, call the Dearborn Historical Museum at 313.565.3000 or Mary Olson at 313.561¬.2410.

The Dearborn Historical Museum is offering a free public banjo concert on Friday, April 24.

The Great Lakes International Banjoes will be performing on the back porch of the Museum’s Commandant’s Quarters from 12:30 to 1:30p.m. that day. The Commandant’s Quarters is located at 21950 Michigan Avenue (corner of Monroe).

In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue.

For more information call (313) 565-3000.