Southfield Sun | Published June 30, 2023
Seventh annual Southfield Photo Prize public exhibit is open for voting
SOUTHFIELD — On June 12, the work of 25 finalists in the seventh annual Southfield Photo Prize was placed in an outdoor exhibition for display on the Parks and Recreation building at the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road.
The photos depict the diverse beauty of Southfield’s landscape, city officials said. They encourage the community to visit the display and cast a vote for their favorite image.
The voting period is open until Sept. 1.
To vote, visit www.cityofsouthfield.com and search “Southfield Photo Prize.” Click on your favorite image and then hit “submit” to cast your vote.
There is only one entry allowed per IP address.
The winner will be announced at a ceremony in September and will be featured in the city’s 2024 calendar.
Other finalists may also be featured in the calendar and other Southfield marketing materials.
For more information, call Community Relations at (248) 796-5130.
FILAMCCO presents Philippine Independence Day celebration
SOUTHFIELD — The Filipino American Community Council of Michigan is moving its kalayaan, or Philippine Independence Day celebration, to the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, after being housed at Halmich Park in Warren for over 25 years.
The Independence Day celebration will be held 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 15.
The event will feature welcome remarks by the Filamcco president, a beauty pageant court and the winners, and a variety of performances that include songs, dances and martial arts demonstrations. An added feature this year is the inclusion of some ethnic performances from Asian groups.
A “Fashion Walk” will also be featured. Gaming will be available 5-8 p.m. with competitions, karaoke singing and cosplay.
The word “kalayaan” means freedom or liberty in Filipino, and the celebration honors June 12, 1898, the day the Philippines gained independence from Spain. The event is free to the public, and there will be food vendors for visitors to purchase from. For more information, visit FILAMCCO on Facebook.
Southfield presents summer concert series
SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department will offer concerts 7-9 p.m. on select Fridays June 23-July 28 on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road.
The free outdoor concert series features food trucks and refreshments available for purchase. Visitors are asked to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating for the concerts:
• Friday, July 7 – Detroit RSVP AllStars performing soul and R&B classics.
• Friday, July 21 – Straight Ahead virtuoso jazz ensemble with jazz, R&B ballads avant-garde, Brazilian funk and more.
• Friday, July 28 – The Circle of Sound Band with an eclectic blend of R&B, jazz and pop.
Local bakery scheduled to close
OAK PARK/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Star Bakery, located in Oak Park, is scheduled to close July 2, according to a press release.
Due to the rising costs of labor and ingredients, and continued difficulties “left over from the pandemic,” the business could no longer remain viable, according to the release.
“Star Bakery, which was founded in 1915, was well known to generations of Detroiters for providing traditional Jewish-style baked goods such as rye breads, challahs, rolls, rugelach, seven-layer cake and mandel bread,” the release states. “Now production of some of the bakery’s favorite recipes will continue at Diamond Bakery. There will be job losses, but it is hoped some positions will be transferred to Diamond Bakery.”
Star Bakery’s owners purchased Diamond Bakery, located on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, in 2021.
According to the release, Diamond Bakery will continue to sell some of Star Bakery’s favorite baked goods, including rugelach, kichel and mandel bread.