Gary L. Thompson
Gary has been a lifelong resident of the Detroit metro area. He has spent years covering the beats of suburban communities of southeast Michigan for weekly newspapers. He has also done his fair share of writing on pop culture for comic book letter columns, an amateur press association, and blogging sites. Website construction displaying the full spectrum of his past work is still in the planning stages, but Gary can be contacted at GaryLThmp@HOTMAIL.COM, and also on Facebook and at http://www.linkedin.com/in/garylthompson.
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B.A. Wayne State University in Mass Communications (print journalism and history). Holds computer course certificates from Wayne County Community College District and Career Companions.Favorites
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August 27-29 Lincoln Park Days Returns with Concerts, Midway, Car Show and Community GroupsExchange Club holds Lincoln Park Days. Festival features 50 Amp Fuse and other bands, McDonagh's Amusements carnival, horseshoe tournament, car show and petting zoo.
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Southgate Has Several Major New Wrinkles in This Year's July 30-August 1 Heritage DaysHighlights of Southgate's upcoming 36th annual Heritage Days Weekend, debuting events in running, classic cars, and golf. Weekend of food, family fun, museum tours and live entertainment also includes parade route change.
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Elizabeth Park Hosts 15th Annual Jazz on the River WeekendAlexander Zonjic & Friends and R n R are two several smooth jazz acts performing on Detroit River July 31-August 1. Wayne County Parks and city of Trenton are presenting the free event.
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Trenton, Michigan Planning a Retro Weekend for 35th Annual Mid-summer FestFood vendors, more than 150 crafters, and entertainers are some of the attractions taking over West Jefferson in downtown Trenton for the July 11-13 Trenton Mid-Summer Festival weekend. Humbug Marsh tour and Elizabeth Park athletic activities included. -
2010 Cruisin' Michigan Avenue Rapidly Growing Event in Just Few YearsCruisin Michigan Avenue marking fourth year July 10. Organizers are reporting growth in turnout every passing year. Dearborn Heights' emergency vehicle display, Dearborn's Michigan Vet Fest, and Inkster's Summer Music Fest are big cruise events. -
Rich History Gives Detroit Area a Wide Choice of Museums for VisitorsFor many tourists visiting the Detroit area, the Henry Ford in Dearborn is often their first choice of destination when they come to town.