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SUMMARY:Shape Your World: Beacon Park Interactive Experience ft. Optik Installation
DESCRIPTION:Uncover your own perspective and dive deeper into how you shape the world and the environment we all share. With a venue theme of “Light\, Energy and Motion” and an approach rooted in functional design\, environmental responsibility\, public accessibility and community\, DTE Energy’s Beacon Park is proud to host the Optik installation during 2025 Detroit Month of Design. Curated by the Downtown Detroit Partnership\, the experience highlights the ongoing commitment to bring creativity and community to Downtown Detroit. \nFrom September 3 – October 3\, 2025\, from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.\, Beacon Park will transform into a vibrant space filled with lights\, abstract sounds\, melodic music and curated cocktails and mocktails by Lumen Detroit\, all in an open-air setting\, designed to create a one-of-a-kind experience for Downtown Detroit visitors and design enthusiasts.  Optik is an interactive installation that invites individuals to play with their surroundings and discover new perspectives on everyday environments. The installation features ten gyroscope-like structures\, each standing six feet (1.8 meters) tall. At the center of each structure is a dichroic film that reflects sunlight during the day and refracts the inner ring’s lighting at dusk\, creating a constantly shifting display of color and light. As the audience rotates each unit\, they create their own endless cascade of colors. The experience is amplified as sound joins the movement\, turning each unit into a different musical instrument. \nThrough movement and reflection of light\, each of these colorful units encourages the public to engage with another unit and other people within the space\, sparking spontaneous conversations\, dance parties\, jam sessions\, light shows\, and to finally see each and every one’s true color.  Optik transports people away from their daily routine and into a state of play. It is no longer just a photogenic monument within a space; it becomes a communal hub for social connection.
URL:https://detroitartdao.com/event/shape-your-world-beacon-park-interactive-experience-ft-optik-installation-25
LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Park,Community Events,Free Event,Park Events
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SUMMARY:TAILgate Presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Which team are you rooting for this season? Show your team spirit at the “TAILgate” in Grand Circus Park on Sept. 27 from 2 to 4 PM\, courtesy of the Downtown Detroit Partnership and partners.  Dress up in your favorite team colors or jerseys – matching looks encouraged for you and your pup! Then enjoy an afternoon of sports-themed games\, hot dogs for people\, bacon treats for pups and a live DJ bringing the hype. Come for the fandom\, stay for the fun and maybe score a prize! Programming highlights for the “TAILgate” at Grand Circus Dog Park include: \n\nFree dog treats and products for sale from Doggie Social Cafe\nRefreshments for people from Busta Dawgs\nDoggie Nail grooming with Pet-Icured\nPhoto Op Station for selfies with furry friends\nFree giveaways and plenty more.\n\nGrand Circus Dog Park events are presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions and supported in part by Michigan Humane and Premier Pet Supply\, who will be on site with giveaways\, treats and prizes for our contest winners. \n  \n\nvar exampleCallback=function(){console.log(‘Order complete!’);};window.EBWidgets.createWidget({widgetType:’checkout’\,eventId:’1399506614959′\,iframeContainerId:’eventbrite-widget-container-1399506614959′\,iframeContainerHeight:425\,onOrderComplete:exampleCallback}); \nOther dog park events coming up include:   \nOctober 25 – Howl-o-ween 
URL:https://detroitartdao.com/event/tailgate-presented-by-strategic-staffing-solutions
LOCATION:Grand Circus Park\, 101-157 Witherell St\, Detroit\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free Event,Grand Circus Park,Park Events
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