ABOUT THE OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:
Ford House’s summer concert series transforms the sprawling estate into a symphony of melodies under the open sky. Enjoy incredible talents while you lounge on the lawn with Lake St. Clair at your back.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Get ready to groove to the sounds of Motown as the Dave Hamilton Band pays tribute to the legendary genre. With soulful rhythms and timeless classics, this performance promises to capture the essence of Detroit’s rich musical heritage.

Ford House’s summer concert series transforms the sprawling estate into a symphony of melodies under the open sky. Enjoy incredible talents while you lounge on the lawn with Lake St. Clair at your back.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Killer Flamingos LogoBright, colorful, vibrant… those are some of the first things that come to mind when you think of flamingos. But they are also steady, firm, and well-balanced, which is exactly the combo you get with the Killer Flamingos.
After nearly 30 years of performing, the Killer Flamingos have established themselves as one of the premiere bands in the Midwest. Their reputation for excellence and professionalism precedes them, whether the Flamingos are playing a corporate event for Allstate Insurance in Chicago, keeping the dance floor hopping at an upscale wedding in Detroit, or entertaining throngs of people at an annual festival like Arts, Beats and Eats.
They cover Top 40 across the decades, from the 80s to current hits, with some Motown and other familiar favorites sprinkled in. Their considerable versatility, combined with off-the-chart levels of crowd interaction, has kept the Flamingos at the top of fan-voted lists like Hour Detroit Magazine’s “Best Band” and WDIV’s Click On Detroit’s “Best Local Band” for numerous years since 2008. They recently received the Metro Times 2017 “Best Cover Band” distinction and Hour Detroit’s 2018 “Best of Detroit” mention. There aren’t a lot of jobs out there where one can get applauded every 3-4 minutes, but there aren’t a lot of bands out there who leave it all on the stage like the Killer Flamingos.”

Ford House’s summer concert series transforms the sprawling estate into a symphony of melodies under the open sky. Enjoy incredible talents while you lounge on the lawn with Lake St. Clair at your back.

The Gabriel Brass Band is a Detroit-based band that continues the musical tradition of the Gabriel family, who brought New Orleans jazz to Detroit in the 1940s. The current band leader, Dameon Gabriel, can trace his musical lineage back at least six generations. This ensemble promises to get toes tapping and audiences grooving with their up-tempo traditional jazz with funk and hip-hop.

All That Jazz with Sean Dobbins and Friends is a fun and exciting concert as families are immersed in the world of jazz, rhythm, steady beat, and more! Sean and his friends will lead a concert full of lots of singing and dancing, and a chance to jam with the band!
Mini Maestros Family Concert Series
Get ready to embark on a morning full of musical adventure that celebrates the magic of exploration, imagination, and the power of music to bring people together. Mini Maestros Family Concerts provide an engaging and interactive concert experience that will be sure to get families dancing, singing, and making long-lasting musical memories!
Mini Maestros Family Concerts take place in the Alger Center Ballroom at The War Memorial, where all can see and hear the instruments and musicians up close. Be sure to arrive early to experience a pre-concert instrument petting zoo and more.

80 years ago, the tide was turned as Operation Overlord began – with the invasion of D-Day in Normandy to reclaim France from the German forces.

At The War Memorial, on Thursday, June 6, our commemorative sculpture, Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge, will serve as the backdrop, centerpiece, and memorial structure for our celebration of this pivotal moment of WWII. Join us on the back lawn for this engaging commemorative ceremony.

This evening will also feature a USO-inspired concert from the Rhythm Society Orchestra on the lakefront lawn of The War Memorial campus.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early to explore the wonders in the CAF Rise Above traveling exhibit. The exhibit will be open from 12 – 7 pm.

Food trucks will be available on-site. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic and chairs, but by Michigan law, no outside alcoholic beverages may be brought onto campus.
The ceremony is free to attend, but registration is required.