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Book Tower: Celebration in the City
August 2, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Commemorate the grand opening of downtown Detroit’s Book Tower with a fun- filled evening of festivities along Washington Boulevard. All are welcome to visit the artisan pop-up market, and enjoy free food trucks, strolling entertainment, live performances and more!
🎶 Live performances from DJ Sky Jetta, Detroit Youth Choir and Grammy-Award winning artist Miguel.
🛜 An augmented reality experience that explores the past and present of Book Tower.
🏛️ A historical exhibition inside Book Tower showcasing artifacts and imagery.
🛍️ A pop-up artisan market featuring Detroit’s own Rebel Nell, El Cappy, India Solomon, Sheefy McFly, Quetarshe Textile, and Haile & Co.
🍔 Free food from local food trucks Hero or Villain, Los Dos Amigos, Sonny’s Hamburgers, Aruba Freeze, and Impasto (while supplies last).
📸 Photo opportunities, caricature artists, and other street performances.
✉️ An interactive installation for guests to share Book Tower memories on custom post cards that they can send to friends & family or submit to an archive.
**PLEASE NOTE: A ticket for this event does not guarantee entry and admittance is subject to capacity limitations on a first come first serve basis.**