Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The first Dream Drive fund-raiser was a success during the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise, township officials said.
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- Art Aisner
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The inaugural run of the Bloomfield Township Dream Drive as part of the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise was an overwhelming success and will likely be tried again, officials said. Leslie Helwig, the township's director of community relations, said the high interest in the Friday night event was a welcome surprise and the response from participants was very positive. "People were lined up here before we could even get started. It was much more than we expected," Helwig said today during the Bloomfield Township Classic Car Show Saturday morning. "The cars were gorgeous, the drivers were wonderful and people came back just so excited," she said. For $15, more than 50 participants took a 15-minute ride in one of the Performance Cobra vehicles to …
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Monday, August 20, 2012
We were out along Woodward Avenue Saturday covering the Woodward Dream Cruise 2012 from multiple communities, including Bloomfield Township and Bloomfield Hills.
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- Art Aisner
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Monday, August 20, 2012
Couldn't make it to the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise? Or you did go, but just couldn't get enough? No worries. Check out what you might have missed with our coverage, and feel free to add to it by uploading photos and posting anecdotes in the comments below. LIVE Blog: Dream Cruise Traffic, Weather Keeping People Happy LIVE Blog: Regional Coverage of the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise Classic Cars Highlight the 2012 Dream Cruise Spectators watch the 18th annual cruise Food and fun at the Dream Cruise The 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise From Birmingham A Recap of the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise From Royal Oak A Recap of the Woodward Dream Cruise in Berkley, Huntington Woods The 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise From Ferndale Got a pic or two you'd…
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
Did you miss Saturday's 18th annual cruise? Here's a look at some of the cars that were out to celebrate.
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- Teresa Mask
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
While classic cars were the stars of the show, that's not only what Saturday's Dream Cruise was about. There were tons of people connecting with one another, young entreprenuers along the Woodward Avenue route and plenty of food. Activities and events like the annual 5K were also part of the celebration. Take a look at our other two galleries to see the faces and events that comprised the 18th annual cruise. Here are the two other galleries:
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Hot sports cars, elegant classics and the unusual are all on display at the Woodward Dream Cruise 2012.
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- Art Aisner
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
The Woodward Dream Cruise is over, but our live blog from Bloomfield locations all day is ready to transport you back to a wonderful day. 7:35 p.m.: The sun is setting along Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Township, but something tells me the Dream Cruise isn't over just yet. 5:35 p.m.: Why They're Here The clean-up is under way as the 8th annual Bloomfield Township Classic Car Show is now officially over. Earlier, as soon as patrons of the Bloomfield Township Classic Car Show turned from the parking lot to toward the front of the Mercedes Benz dealership facing Woodward Avenue, they were greeting by a sparkling red muscle car that even non-gearheads could appreciate. It's hood raised and impressive engine exposed, it appeared ready to take …
Friday, August 17, 2012
Here's what you need to know to stay safe and avoid getting into trouble during Woodward Dream Cruise 2012.
- DREAM CRUISE-BLOOMFIELD-BLOOMFIELD HILLS
- Art Aisner
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Friday, August 17, 2012
There are many ways to enjoy the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise, but if there's anything local police are trying drive home to participants this year is that Saturday is a family affair. And that it's alcohol free. "Remember, this is a family event, minimize the alcohol intake, maximize the viewing pleasure of the nostalgic cars and don’t entice the cruisers to spin their tires," said Chief Richard Matott of the Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety. "Spinning tires enhance the “Wow” factor but the public is in greater danger than they realize by being in such close proximity to a car spinning it’s tires that could go out of control." Of Interest: Officers will be looking for cruisers who are driving recklessly on Woodward Avenue, …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Some of the great stories about the people and vehicles we heard about at last year's Woodward Dream Cruise.
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- Art Aisner
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
We shared scores of photos and stories about Metro Detroiters and the cars they love during Patch's coverage of the last year's Woodward Dream Cruise. In anticipation of the festivities on tap this weekend, we are sharing some of our favorites. Dream Cruise Snapshot: A Garage Find: This 1969 Corvette, nicknamed "survivor," found a way into this Plymouth lover's heart. Dream Cruise Snapshot: One Fine Little Old Lady: West Michigan man brought out his 'pride and joy' 1940 Pontiac coupe for his first Dream Cruise. Dream Cruise Snapshot: Just The Right 'Vette: He's owned a few, but none compared to this '63 beauty. Dream Cruise Snapshot: A Design Icon: These Bloomfield Township Cruise enthusiasts are proud to showcase this 1953 Studebaker …
Residents and business owners who are fed up with the event and the activity that precedes it sound off on Facebook.
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- Leslie Ellis
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
The Woodward Dream Cruise is expected to attract 1.5 million people to a 16-mile stretch of the historic avenue this Saturday – with the build-up stretching out for days, weeks and months in advance – creating a nightmare of gridlock and noise that has inspired some residents and businesses along the route to voice their disdain on Facebook. Many of those who take issue with the classic car parade on social media say they soured on the event once it began to affect their qualilty of life beyond just the day of the cruise. The Cruisers Go Home page created by Pleasant Ridge resident Jeanne Ruzzin, for example, had nearly 200 likes Tuesday and lively conversation. Ruzzin said it's not the Dream Cruise that she and her neighbors along the …
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The Magic Bag in Ferndale will accept submissions until noon Wednesday; the winner will receive a ticket prize pack and see their message on the venue's marquee this weekend.
- DREAM CRUISE-HUNTINGTON WOODS-BERKLEY
- Leslie Ellis
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Participants in the annual Woodward Dream Cruise slogan contest at The Magic Bag in Ferndale have until noon Wednesday to submit their best snarky saying about the classic car parade for a chance to see their words on the venue's marquee and win a ticket prize pack. The contest is intended to give residents and business owners along the route a way to voice their frustrations with the Saturday event that is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors to a 16-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue including Ferndale, Royal Oak, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills. Magic Bag owner Jeremy Haberman said that, over the years, the venue has tried a variety of ways to capitalize on the event – including booking Bo Diddley; renting …
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Sunday, July 22, 2012
Newly redesigned website will be continually updated with fun facts and event changes.
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Sunday, July 22, 2012
The following information was provided by the City of Royal Oak: “The new Woodward Dream Cruise website has a refreshing new look and we believe it shows a truer representation of what the Dream Cruise really is all about: family, fun and remembering the good times of our youth,” said Greg Rassel, president of the Woodward Dream Cruise. The newly redesigned website will be continually updated with fun facts and event changes, Rassel said. The Woodward Dream Cruise starts at 9 a.m. on Aug. 18. This year the inaugural Cruise In Shoes 5K run/walk will take place through the streets of Royal Oak at 7:30 a.m the same day. For more information about the Woodward Dream Cruise please visit woodwarddreamcruise.com.
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