Dearborn Community Fund Hosts ABBA Show Feb. 11
The Dearborn Community Fund will host a rocking evening on Saturday, Feb. 11, featuring the music of ABBA performed by the Swedish group Arrival.
The Dearborn Community Fund (DCF) will host a rocking evening on Saturday, Feb. 11, featuring the music of ABBA performed by the Swedish group Arrival in a dynamic concert at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center followed by the Ultimate Dance Party.
The event will benefit the DCF and other participating non-profit organizations that serve the Dearborn area.
Arrival’s performance in the Michael A. Guido Theater begins at 8 p.m. and includes some of the most upbeat, feel good sounds of the ’70s including classic ABBA hits featured in both the musical and movie “Mama Mia.” You know them all – “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You” and more! Arrival is the only group sanctioned by ABBA to perform their classic hits.
Immediately following the performance, the season’s Ultimate Dance Party, open to those 21 and over, kicks off at 10 p.m. at the center in the dome room. Under a spectacular light display, party goers will groove to more ABBA music and other tunes mixed by two of Detroit’s favorite DJs – Ray G of Detroit and MMK of South Beach. Included in the evening will be other entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar featuring specialty ABBA drinks.
Combination concert/Ultimate Dance Party tickets offer special benefits. VIP tickets are $100 and include premium front section concert seating, an opportunity to meet the performers, Ultimate Dance Party admission, and two drink tickets. A $60 combination concert and Ultimate Dance Party ticket includes main floor concert seating.
Tickets to only the Ultimate Dance Party are $25. Individual Arrival concert ticket prices vary. The Center, located at 15801 Michigan at Greenfield, is fully accessible and offers free parking.
The Arrival ABBA Concert and Ultimate Dance Party fundraiser is coordinated by the non-profit Dearborn Community Fund (DCF). The organization provides resources to support arts, cultural and recreational projects that impact the citizens of Dearborn. It is funded entirely through generous contributions from individuals, businesses, sponsors and fundraising activities.
For tickets or more information, call the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center box office at 313-943-2354.
January 15th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
The real ABBA would have been bad enough, but an ABBA TRIBUTE band?!?!?! My God, who comes up with these ideas? I’d rather spend the money on any number of local jazz or rock cover bands and at least support local musicians. Maybe some day if the economy picks up we can get a Bobby Vinton tribute band from Buffalo.
January 16th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
And one and a twoo…start the bubble machine Lawrence.
January 16th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
I’m guessing there are still a lot of people in this town who clap on “1” and “3”…..
January 19th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
My understanding is that the city pays a flat fee to the bands then if they sell enough tickets they might make a profit. I hear that we have lost millions over the years. I sure would like to see a financial statement for the theater.
January 20th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
A demand of the City Finances should be a matter of public record, and I agree we should see a financial statement showing us how all the acts have done during the year, one by one.