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‘Birthday Bash’ set to open Philharmonic season

There is a Birthday Bash set down to the piano barely reach-
for Saturday night at the ing the pedals, and played with
Plymouth-Canton-Salem High a precision and maturity that
School auditorium. transcended her age.
The Michigan Philharmonic Ever since, she has astound-
will begins its 76th season pre- ed audiences and juries alike,
senting a live concert at 7:30 competing with musicians over
p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2 with the twice her age and winning
“Birthday Bash” concert led by many international piano com-
Conductor and Music Director petitions. Since her orchestral
Nan Washburn, now in her 23rd debut in Kiev, Ukraine, she has
season. The Philharmonic played in more than 40 orches-
opening night concert will fea- tral performances internation-
ture the stylings of internation- ally.
ally-renowned c Rizikov, who A new piece by composer
first played with the Kristin Kuster, “Rain On it,”
Philharmonic when she was 12 will also be showcased on the
years old, will perform “Piano opening night as well as
Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Edward Elgar's “Enigma
Op.18” by Sergei Rachmaninoff Variations Op. 36” composed in
The 22-year-old Rizikov has 1899. Kuster is based in Ann evening to honor the (734) 451-2112. You can also con- everyone involved in their per-
dazzled the international arena Arbor where she is an associate Philharmonic's 76th anniver- tact the Philharmonic at formances the Philharmonic is
as a child prodigy since she was professor and chair of composi- sary, including a video, a dedi- infor@michiganphil.org. asking patrons to wear masks
seven, when she walked onto tion at the University of cation and a special piece not All of the Philharmonic con- during the performances.
the stage of the Kiev Michigan School of Music, on the program for the evening. certs are subject to time and For tickets and more infor-
Philharmonic Orchestra in a Theatre and Dance. For tickets, contact the date changes as well as health mation, please visit www.michi-
pink fluffy dress and huge pig- Several other special Michigan Philharmonic at restrictions already in place at ganphil.org or call (734) 451-
tails tied with pink bows, sat moments are planned for the www.michiganphil.org or call the venues listed. To protect 2112.
Rivian the leader in electric vehicle interact with the center digital- Harvey Street work continues
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FROM PAGE 1 “This center provides a base national search for a new state- Street in downtown Plymouth Penniman. Eastbound
of service to our Rivian owners. of-the-art customer service cen- continues with the scheduled Penniman traffic is closed at
Program performance-based This team will be the most all- ter led them to Wayne County. installation of a new water Church Street and will be
grant. Michigan was chosen for around knowledgeable and The collaborative culture fos- main installed below the detoured.
the project over competing sites most highly-trained group on tered by all levels of govern- cement enclosed portion of the Crews are also continuing to
in other states, officials said. Rivian vehicles,” said Rivian ment has created a world-class Tonquish Creek, which runs build the road base on Harvey
“Congratulations to the team Roadside and Service Support business environment for com- underneath the roadway. between Penniman and Ann
at Rivian on your tremendous Operations Senior Manager panies large and small,” said Some interruptions in water Arbor Trail. The concrete will
growth and success. We appre- Tracy Stevens. Wayne County Executive service are possible as the new take a week to cure after pour-
ciate this continued vote of con- “The program includes six Warren C. Evans. main is connected, officials ing. During that time, addition-
fidence in our incredible talent weeks of in-depth training for “As a result, more than 100 said. Those affected will be al crews will begin work on
and competitive business cli- our service support advisors, good paying jobs will be created notified by letter. sidewalks and drive approach-
mate here in Michigan,” said and we will add about 15 new in Plymouth Township. I'm This week, crews moved into es behind the curb concrete
Quentin Messer, Jr., CEO of the hires every other month excited for the opportunities the intersection of Penniman work. Walkers, bicyclists, and
Michigan Economic throughout 2022 to ensure cov- this project creates for Wayne and Harvey to continue the visitors have been asked by offi-
Development Corporation and erage as production ramps up. County workers and grateful for reconstruction of the roadway. cials to use alternate sidewalks
President and Chair of the Our expansion in Plymouth is collaboration between Wayne Only the southern half of the and paths to visit downtown
Michigan Strategic Fund. part of a long-term strategy that County and partners like the Penniman and Harvey inter- and avoid Harvey Street.
“We're pleased to work with our will allow access to the talented MEDC, SEMCA/Michigan section is closed to help allevi- Any questions can be direct-
local partners to support workforce Michigan offers,” he Works, and township leaders to ate the traffic concerns. Traffic ed to the Department of
Rivian's investment that rein- said. bring Rivian to Plymouth,” he can still enter Penniman by Municipal Services at (734) 453-
forces Michigan's position as Rivian owners will be able to concluded. traveling on southbound 7737 or dms@plymouthmi.gov.