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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
48TH ANNUAL NOEL NIGHT RETURNS TO MIDTOWN DETROIT ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
Noel Night returning to Midtown Detroit and the Cultural Center for the first time since 2019
One of the most magical nights in the city and a longstanding holiday tradition features over 90 venues with free indoor and outdoor programming, holiday shopping, stunning art installations, caroling, family activities, yuletide treats, live music, performances and more
DETROIT (3 November 2022) – Midtown Detroit, Inc. is excited to announce the return of the 48th Annual Noel Night, one of the most magical nights in the city and a longstanding holiday tradition, on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 5-9 p.m. in the Cultural Center and 5-10 p.m. in Midtown. With over 90 participating venues, this walkable holiday celebration features free indoor and outdoor programming, holiday shopping, stunning outdoor art installations, yuletide treats, caroling, family craft activities, artist demonstrations and performances by local and national artists. Noel Night is free and open to the public and produced by Midtown Detroit, Inc.
"We are thrilled for the return of Noel Night and grateful to our partners working with us to bring back this holiday tradition for our community,” said Sue Mosey, Executive Director of Midtown Detroit, Inc. “Noel Night will feature a large footprint of venues offering unique programming, holiday shopping in some really fantastic small businesses, family activities, live music and more all in beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces.”
2022 Noel Night participating venues include the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s “The Cube,” College for Creative Studies, Wayne State University, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, MOCAD, Michigan Science Center, along with the area's historic churches, galleries, unique small businesses, nonprofit organizations, other arts, cultural and educational institutions, restaurants, bars and breweries. Programming at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) and Detroit Public Library for Noel Night will be all outdoors this year, featuring interactive installations on their grounds. In addition, the DIA is hosting two holiday matinee performances in the Detroit Film Theatre that will be free to the public, as part of the Noel Night celebration.
Hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Midtown Detroit and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Cultural Center. For more information on Noel Night, please visit noelnight.org.
Additional information including programming, special performances and a full list of participating businesses and venues will be announced in the coming weeks.
2022 Noel Night sponsors include Midtown Detroit, Inc., Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, National Endowment for the Arts, Michigan Council for Arts and Culture, HOUR Magazine and WDET 101.9 FM.
Noel Night is produced by Midtown Detroit, Inc., a nonprofit community development organization that supports economic growth in Detroit's Midtown district. Call 313-420-6000 for additional information.
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Press Contacts:
Heather George, Lovio George, 248-417-5773, hgeorge@loviogeorge.com
Annmarie Borucki, Midtown Detroit, Inc., 313-420-6003, aborucki@midtowndetroitinc.org
About Midtown Detroit, Inc.
Midtown Detroit, Inc. (MDI) is a nonprofit planning and development agency charged with revitalization of Detroit’s Woodward Corridor. Representing over 200 area stakeholders, including Detroit’s anchor educational, medical and cultural institutions, MDI provides public space maintenance and security services; marketing support; technical assistance; infrastructure and real estate development; small business support; grant administration; and arts programming for the district. Visit midtowndetroitinc.org for more info.