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T.I.

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INSIDE...[Community Connection]04Count Me In, Urban Rebound Detroit Helps Women Entrepreneurs

05Thank You for a Great Year

06Fifth Third Bank Supports Make A Wish Foundation

07The Gift of Warmth

[Essentials] 08Season of Style

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Letter From the PresidentDecember 2012

David Girodat

Community Connection

Count Me In, Urban Rebound Detroit Helps Women Entrepreneurs Take Business to a New Level

This fall, Urban Rebound-Detroit conducted its first Count Me In Urban Rebound-Detroit Business Incuba-tor program. The program was sponsored by Count Me In and the Sam’s Club Giving Program, and included a series of four pitch parties held in August and a competi-tion and conference that was held on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Winners of the competition were announced at a Nov. 15 reception at Fifth Third Bank, 1000 Town Center, South-field.

Each participating business had a chance to win a spot in Count Me In’s Jump Start Business Accelera-tor Program that was designed to provide coaching and guidance to help the winning businesses reach $250,000 in revenues within 12-18 months.

The pitch parties that were conducted in August helped prepare the participating entrepreneurs for the competition. As part of the sessions, they learned valu-able lessons on how to promote their business in a two-minute elevator pitch. The pitch party’s key segments were designed to help women entrepreneurs learn how

better to sell themselves and their products.

Eligible businesses were Metro Detroit based,

for profit, in business for at least two years, 50 percent ownership with annual revenues between $50,000 and $150,000, a U.S. citi-zen or legal resident and no bankruptcies or liens within the past five years.

The winners of the com-petition will now partici-pate in the Jump Start Busi-ness Accelerator Program, an intensive nine-month, group coaching and train-ing program to help them grow their annual business revenues to $250,000. The Business Accelerator pro-gram will help these women develop and refine skills necessary to run their businesses successfully.

The Jump Start scholarships were provided by Count Me In, Fifth Third Bank, Comerica Bank, Detroit Devel-

Happy Holidays. Regardless of the holiday you are celebrating this season my wish for you is that it is filled with family and peace and multitudes of gratitude.

At Fifth Third Bank we are celebrating the month of December as Make a Wish Month. Employees and cus-tomers can buy a star for $1 in any of our financial cen-ters and contribute to a Make a Wish family. The Make a Wish Foundation will choose a family to direct our collective contributions to later this month. It is a great way to show how much you appreciate one of your most important possessions, your health. You will be filled with gratitude this season when you give to someone in need…especially a child.

I once heard the renowned sales trainer Brian Tracy discuss developing an “Attitude of Gratitude.” The idea is that if you focus your energy on what you have and what you have to look forward to, and show gratitude for those things in your life, then you will always be open to abundance through the positive energy you create. Con-versely introspecting on the negative factors that chal-lenge us each day blocks those positive rays of sunshine from creating brighter tomorrows today. We delay the good that is coming our way when our head is down,

pouting about the bad news that might happen to arrive now.

An “Attitude of Gratitude” draws people toward us. It encourages people who want to participate with you. It lets people know that their efforts are appreciated and acknowledges how meaningful the actions of others can be on our lives.

In banking it is often taken for granted that we ap-preciate, even need your business. I never want a Fifth Third banker to feel that way. I want each of our bank-ers to understand that the relationship we have with our customers is the most important thing we have to offer. We must always show how appreciative we are of that relationship. This month we will be saying thanks to a lot of our customers. But more important than that, I want each Fifth Third banker to possess an attitude of gratitude that will last the year round. I want Fifth Third to be known as the bank that really does appreciate their customers, the bank whose customer appreciation is part of the DNA.

And what better season to be giving thanks. As we gather with our families and toast with our coworkers, let’s not forget the fortune that graces our lives. More and more we are seeing signs of recovery for our econ-omy in Michigan, from the resurgent auto industry to the rise in the housing market to the innovation that our region is becoming known for. And stories continue to multiply about investors announcing plans for develop-ment in Detroit. These news items will turn into jobs in 2013 and create a wave of optimism and confidence for

our region.My reason for saying thanks, like many of you, is for

family and friends. And let me just say with great grati-tude, “thank you” to all of you who are Fifth Third cus-tomers. You have a choice when it comes to your bank-ing relationship. You chose Fifth Third. I appreciate it. Best “Wishes” for the New Year.

opment Fund and McClelland and Associates. For more information about the program and a list of the program awardees, visit their website at www.makemineamillion.org/urbanrebounddetroit.

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Throughout the year, Fifth Third Bank works with nonprofit organizations across Southeastern Michigan to help meet the needs of our customers and community residents. Whether it was providing a Neighborhood Impact Program grant to a resident in need of new windows, teaching an elementary student how to balance a household budget or, awarding an Employee Involvement Grant to a deserving nonprofit organization, our community partners go far beyond the scope of what is normally considered adequate in support of our initiatives and programming.

During this season of best wishes, we applaud your efforts to improve your communities and the lives of the residents who reside in them. We wish you the very best the holiday season has to offer and thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Blue Water Chamber Economic Development Alliance of St Clair CountySt Clair County United Way St John River District HospitalAnn Arbor SPARK CASAFood GatherersWashtenaw Economic ClubBrighton Farmer’s MarketLove IncCity of Owosso Flint Institute of ArtGenesee Regional Chamber of Commerce Genesys Foundation Memorial Healthcare Mott Community College FoundationShiawassee Economic Development Partnership Tall Pine Boy Scouts YMCA of FlintYMCA of Shiawassee ACCESSAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncAmerican Heart AssociationAMR Alliances-Affordable Housing ConferenceArab American & Chaldean CouncilArab American National MuseumAutomation AlleyBig Brother Big SistersBirmingham Public SchoolsBlack United Fund Michigan Inc. - BUFBooker T. Washington Business AssociationBusiness Professionals of AmericaCATCHCEED CFTG Enterprises LLC

Chaldean American Chamber of CommerceCharles H Wright Museum Community Housing NetworkCornerstone SchoolsCrime Stoppers of MichiganDAPCEPDetroit Association of Black Organizations DABODetroit Cristo Rey High School

Detroit Development Fund Detroit Public Schools Detroit Public TV SphinxDetroit Regional ChamberDetroit Rotary ClubEight Mile Boulevard AssociationEmployee Grant ProgramEvelution Media GroupFICON - Warm Training CenterFirst Children’s Finance Flint CRA Bankers ForumGirlfriends IncGolightly Career & Technical CenterGreater Burnette Baptist ChurchHabitat for Humanity DetroitHabitat for Humanity Oakland CountyHabitat for Humanity Western Wayne CountyHarvestime MinistriesHoratio Williams FoundationHP Devco IncICIC-Initiative for a Competitive Inner City

Junior Achievement of SE MichiganJWATT Foundation/Rose of SharonKorean American Cultural Center of MichiganLawrence P Doss Scholarship FoundationMack AliveMacomb County CRA AssociationMake a WishMercy Education ProjectMichigan Black Chamber of CommerceMichigan CRA AssociationMichigan Hispanic Chamber of CommerceMichigan Nonprofit AssociationMichigan Roundtable DiversityMichigan Youth Appreciation FoundationMidnight GolfMission of PeaceNational Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo-ple (NAACP) Detroit BranchNational Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s ClubNational Kidney Foundation Oakland County Business Finance CorporationOakland County CRA AssociationOakland County Economic Development CorporationPayne Pulliam SchoolPerfecting Community Development CorporationPoupard Elementary PTOProject ACE-Career Transitions IncPro-Literacy DetroitRebuilding Together - DetroitRhonda Walker FoundationSouthern Christian Leadership ConferenceSickle Cell Disease Assoc of AmericaSouthfield Community FoundationSouthwest SolutionsSpecial Touch Learning Center- Detroit’s Got TalentThe Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW)The Children’s CenterThe Guidance Center The LinksUnited Negro College FundUrban League of Detroit & Southeastern MI

Thank You for a Great Year

Neighborhood Impact Program grant recipients.

Hugs from employee volunteer Esther Marshall.



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Walsh College FoundationAnn Arbor Art Center Charter Township of ClintonDetroit Auto Dealers AssociationEconomic Development Alliance St Clair CountyGrosse Pointe Rotary Club 75th Anniversary AuctionGuidance Center/Southgate PropertiesHospice of MichiganJARCJDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) MORC National Kidney Foundation (NKF)Sacred Heart Rehabilitation CenterSpectrum Human ServicesWCC FoundationCharles H Wright Museum of African American HistoryCornerstone Schools AssociationEle’s PlaceOakland County Economic Development CorporationTiE Detroit -The Indus Entrepreneurs DetroitTurning Point of MacombWarren Connor CDC Wolverine Bar AssociationYouth Development CommissionMMLACity of SouthfieldDown River Association of RealtorsOakland County Real Estate Brokers Assoc-NAREBArab American Women’s Business CouncilBelleville Area Council for the ArtsBelleville Community ChorusBelleville National Strawberry Festival Dedicated to Christ Church Ecorse NAACP Western Wayne County Branch

During the month of December, Fifth Third Bank will be teaming up with Make-A-Wish Michi-gan to sell stars in our financial centers across Southeastern Michigan.

Make-A-Wish Michigan grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medi-cal conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Wishes provide a respite for wish kids and their families as they bravely face their health challeng-

es. The major-ity of wishes fall into one of four cat-egories: I wish to go... I wish to meet... I wish to have... I wish to be... The most popular wish is a magical vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort. The average val-ue of a wish granted in

Michigan is $7,500.

Since 1984, Make-A-Wish Michigan has grant-ed wishes to more than

7,000 special children in Michigan. Of each dollar spent,

80 cents goes directly to granting wishes for children. Funding comes from individual contributors, special events, corporate donations and spon-sorships, foundation grants, work-place giving programs and planned

gifts.

Today, more than 450 Michigan childrenare waiting to have a wish fulfilled!

To help grant those wishes, Fifth Third Bank will be selling Make-A-Wish Stars from Dec. 3-31. For a minimum donation of $1, you can purchase a Make-A-Wish Star at any of our financial centers located throughout southeast-ern Michigan. Personalize your star with your name or the name of a loved one and your star will be displayed in the financial center.

Fifth Third Bank Supports Make a Wish Michigan

Operation Warm - Taylor RotaryPlymouth Ice FestivalRiverview Hall of FameSouthgate Rotary Wine Tasting EventStarfish Family ServicesTaylor Rotary Fishing Derby (Fish/Loaves)Trenton Winter Beach BlastWestland Chamber of Commerce Blues Brews & BarbequeAntique Classic Boat Society MI ChapterBay-Rama IncCouncil on Aging Senior PromKimball Township Little LeagueMt Clemens Bud Light Classic Car Cruise & Show-SponsorshipMt Clemens Halloween Spooktakular Trick Or TreatMt Clemens New Year’s Eve Fire WorksSt Clair Chamber of CommerceUnited Way of St Clair County West Side Business/Drive in MovieBrighton District LibraryHamburg Spooktacular Festival & Railroad DaysJean Ledwith King Women’s CenterLivonia Chamber Golf Outing - Tee SponsorshipLivonia Jaycees Bowling for ScholarshipsNorthville Foundation Golf OutingSilver Springs Elementary School Dads ClubAutism Support Group Genesee County ASSGCDurand Summer Cruisin’ DaysGrand Blanc Chamber of Commerce - Taste of Grand BlancJoe Kocur Foundation for ChildrenRespite Volunteers of ShiawasseeShiawassee County FairAfter Christ Christian CenterChristian Gospel Center CDCDetroit Police DepartmentEight Mile Boulevard Association

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By Loretta Humphrey-Cruz and Gabrielle Sherrer

The month of November ushers in the season of giv-ing. At Fifth Third Eastern Michigan, one of the many ways the bank celebrates the season is by kicking off its Gift of Warmth. This is the second year in what is destined to become an annual event for Fifth Third Eastern Michigan. This year, the bank donated 1,100 new coats, hats and gloves to children at 24 schools and two nonprofit organi-zations across southeastern Michigan.

The program was created to address a critical need in the community. Some children who make it to school each day may not make it there in a warm coat, a basic need that is taken for granted by many of us. Of those chil-dren, their parents oftentimes do not have the resources to outfit one or more growing child each year with new outerwear. The coats are provided to K-8th grade schools located in low-to-moderate income areas.

Each school received 40 coats, hats and gloves to be handed out to students that the school determined to have the most need. The coat program was modeled after the MGM Grand Coat Giveaway, which donates coats annu-ally as well.

Employee volunteers across all lines of business at the bank participated by sorting, packing and delivering the coats to each school. Teams of volunteers worked for a month to sort, tag and package the coats. The teams then delivered the coats to each school.

“Need always exceeds resources and the need is al-ways extraordinary. But we were so happy to be able to help the students who were without coats this year. Winters in Michigan can be treacherous and there’s nothing worse than imagining that there are children fighting against bru-tal weather conditions to make it to school. Not only that, they and their families are sometimes stigmatized for rea-sons beyond their control because they may not be able to meet this basic need,” says Dolores Sturdivant, program manager for the Gift of Warmth program.

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Let’s admit it. While the holiday season can be full of festive fun, ex-citing events and heart-warming times with family and friends. it can also one of the most taxing times of the year on pocketbooks.

With gifts, party expenses and possible travel costs, the next few weeks definitely have the potential to make you financially cut back in other areas. The thing is, you’ll probably be invited to a handful of soirees and get-togethers during this time and that means you’ll need something to wear. To help with this dilemma we’ve found five stylish and fun dresses for under $45 that will surely get you double takes at all festive functions.

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green Sequined $14.95H&M is known for having af-fordable fashion forward pieces no matter the occasion, and this beautiful crafted sequin dress is a testament to that. It is available in two colors, a wintery green or snow like white. It is sleeveless and can be worn as is or paired with a light sweater or blazer to tie it all together. Find at hm.com or at H&M at Fairlane Mall, 313-271-0642.

Sequined Stripes Bodycon Dress $24.80This dress will catch attention from across the room as its illuminating black and silver sequin will cause you to really shine brightly. This is such a fun dress and fits in with the theme of holiday glamour. Find at Forever21.com or at Forever 21 at Fairlane Mall, 313-425-0270.

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Show up to the party boldly in this shimmery bronzed color ensemble that can be paired with a favorite clutch and/or complementing jew-elry. This dress is flattering on all body types because of its sash belt that gathers at the waist. Can be found is sizes extra small up to extra large.

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Here’s a perfect pur-ple for someone who wants to stand out with a spunkier color. This dress is slightly form fit-ting with an elastic waist, while also flowing loose-ly with a gorgeous pleat design. It can be worn by itself or for a jazzier look can be topped with se-quin and metallic sweat-er or jewelry. Find at nordstrom.com or Nordstrom at Twelve Oaks Mall, 248-504-5700

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The King of the South is the now the King of Comeback.

T.I.

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The self-proclaimed King of the South is also now the king of the comeback. Since moving past his very public prison stint 2011, TI has grabbed the entertainment industry by the horns and

become a master of multimedia and consummate family man. He’s appeared on remixes for everyone from Jay-Z and Kanye West (Ni--as in Paris) to Ke$ha (Sleazy) and recorded a whopping 86 tracks for his eighth album Trouble Man. To date his resume includes acting, reality television, two novels and of course--music. As he pre-pares to release his eighth studio album, Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head, (Dec. 18), T.I. stopped in to speak with FRONTPAGE Detroit.

FPD: Your new album drops next week just in time for the holidays. You just wrapped the cur-rent season of the TV series Boss starring Kelsey Grammer. You are in the second season of your reality show TI & Tiny The Family Hustle. Your second book Trouble & Triumph was released via Harper Collins in September. And in the be-ginning of next year, you will star in the comedy Identity Thief. How does one man successfully juggle all these projects?

T.I.: Proper time management and real a consistent loss of sleep has been my consistent recipe. That really is the most honest answer I could give. (laughs)

FPD: Of all your many projects, which of these

has been your favorite labor of love?

T.I.: Music. Its been my life’s passion for the last 20 years and it’s definitely the conduit to open the doors for other opportunities to unfold.

FPD: After starting your film career in 2006 with ATL, then moving on to For Sale, Takers and now Identity Theft, should your music fans be worried about losing you to the silver screen for good?

T.I.: I mean, I don’t ever think they will ever lose me to another medium. As long as I’m here and available to provide something for the fans’ listening or viewing plea-sure, then they will have me in any capacity.

FPD: Do you believe diversification is the only way to survive in the entertainment industry?

T.I.: It may not be the only way but it certainly hedges your bets.

FPD: Does a hip hop career have a certain expi-ration date?

T.I.: I think certain artists’ relevance may subside more quickly than others but I certainly think it’s a case-by- case basis. I’m here to stay.

FPD: On your new album you have collabora-tions with all the heavy hitters in the music industry today. Did you have any favorites?

T.I.: Everybody brought something equally significant to

the table. Each person brought their own flavor to make the album hot. Andre 3000, Pink, Wayne, A.S.A.P, Rocky and Meek; I just appreciate that everyone showed up and showed out for me on my eighth album.

FPD: So far your new singles ball and sorry have been received very well and music critics are saying it appears the old TI is back. What would you say to the critics?

T.I.: I would say I don’t know where he went. (laughs) Aside from my physical presence being taken away from the marketplace, my skill set has always remained among the upper echelon in the entertainment industry. And if anyone tries to deny that, they are doing themselves a terrible disservice.

FPD: The holidays are swiftly approaching. What do you and the family have planned?

T.I.: The family is just finding new ways to spend money (laughs) and that’s why I’m just out, day in and day out, trying to find new ways to make money.

FPD: As the year comes to a close, is there any-thing you want to commit to doing in 2013?

T.I.: I just want to be a better me. Push myself a little harder and raise the bar of excellence. I will try to be bet-ter in every way possible.

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Relationship 101

TRUST: Maybe you’ve heard the saying before, without trUSt, there is no US. This is one of the truest state-ments of all time. You can like a person, respect them and even have the greatest chemistry but if there is no trust it is like getting into a car with no gas; you just aren’t going to go anywhere. Trust is one of the most essential building blocks of any relationship. Unfortu-nately it is not so free flowing as water; it is very rare and takes time to build. Trust is usually determined by the actions of the people involved in the relation-ship. We like to think of it as building a line of credit. It simply involves doing what you say you are going to do and being reliable. It is following up and having the person’s back.

RESPECT: There is another saying that reads you don’t have to like me but you do have to respect me. While this can be true in some cases, it is not true with regard to romantic relationships. It is always easier to respect someone that you like and care about. Respect is nothing more than giving consideration to your mate and treating them the way you want to be treated. It is acknowledging their uniqueness and understanding their views even if you do not necessarily agree. Respect and love have lots in common because they both have to be earned.

COMMUNICATION: You may ask why we chose to put communication in the middle and not at the begin-ning. Well, we’re going to tell you (smiling). Being able to talk to your mate or potential mate is grand but if you cannot trust them to handle what you are sharing

with them and if you do not respect or value them, it is a very null and void situation. Having a firm foundation of trust and respect will only enhance the communica-tion. Without it, two people may opt to partially com-municate. Doing so only starts the downward spiral of misunderstanding.

AGREEMENT: This step is so important and yet oftentimes one the hardest elements to master in a rela-tionship. Agreement is not just conceding on different matters for the sake of ending an argument or not get-ting into one. Agreement is often having like principles, ideas and values from the start. Most potential couples and couples can detect if reasonable agreement is going be experienced in their unions by asking more non-sur-face questions. Sure it’s great if you both adore the color blue and if you both like beef pepperoni on your pizza; that’s always a winner. Yet you must take time to delve deeper into important issues that will arise in a rela-tionship. These issues can be money, work, sex, faith, education, health and so much more. If you are an avid

fitness buff, eventually just watching someone sit on the couch day after day inhaling food is going to bug you to no end. Knowing these kinds of things outweigh whether you both adore the color blue.

COMMITMENT: So by now some of you may call us nuts to place commitment on the end. Just hear us out. You may be thinking two people need to be com-mitted before they can experience trust, respect and communicating. We can certainly understand how you would feel that way but have you ever considered what “success” really means? Success is always first having a sense of direction. It is then knowing what the goals are and having the right strategy to meet them. Once all of these things are in place, two people are now ready to commit to executing the plan. It is very hard to commit to something that has no foundation of trust, respect and agreement, and lacks meaningful communication. You must always have the foundation in place before you commit to building.

Happy loving!

MattersBy Cornell C. Batie and Leslie J. Griffin

The year 2012 is quickly coming to a close and hopefully our blogs have helped to enhance and sustain you along your relationship journeys and quests to secure meaningful love. No doubt many of

you have endured a gamut of circumstances throughout this year alone. Whether the trials were minor disagreements stemming from misunder-standings or serious come-to-meeting, decision-day experiences, you’re still here.

As we approach 2013, we take this time to reiterate our mission of incor-porating balance and simplicity into your entire lifestyle, especially your relationships. With all of the propaganda out there that suggests successful relationships are nearly impossible to experience, we offer the following five keys to experiencing meaningful unions. These keys are not just limited to your romantic interests but can also be actualized in work, family and business. Many of them will be very familiar to you, however, we’ve ordered them in a way that you can get the most out of them.

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Legacy in MotionDecember 1, The Michigan Chronicle put on its sig-nature black tie event, Legacy in Motion . This year the historic newspaper saluted Gov. Rick Snyder, Mayor Dave Bing, Diana Lewis and Al Allen.

Paula Tutman

Faye Nelson and Bankole Thompson

Melanie Nicole and Charice Mitchele

Hiram Jackson, Al Allen, O’Neil Swanson and Wil-liam Pickard

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Rian English, Bryan Barnhill and Tatiana Grant

Cheryl Johnson and Reginald Eadie

Diana and Glenda Lewis


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Exploring AfricaSouthfield Public Library is hosting a cultural mash up of African dancing and mu-sic. Special lessons will be on display to teach the au-dience about each of the 54 countries that make up the beautiful content of Africa. Those attending are wel-come to wear African attire. Event starts at 6 p.m. For more information visit the library’s website: sfldlib.org

‘Jersey Boys’ at the FoxAfter selling out in Detroit in 2009, The Jersey Boys is back to wow and entertain the-atergoers. Now through January 6th, The Jersey Boys will be lighting up the theatrical stage at the Fisher Theatre. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning play tells the story of The Four Seasons, a group of blue-collar kids who made their way to stardom and became one of the best-selling acts in pop music. Tickets can be purchased through tick-etmaster.com or charge by phone at 800-982-2787. Children under the age of 12 will not be admitted due to harsh language and drug references.

Hits and the HolidaysThe legendary Motown singing group, The Four Tops, will be performing in the city where it all started. The band is threaded deeply in the fabric of the Detroit sound with such hits as I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch), Baby I Need Your Loving and Reach Out I’ll Be There. If you’re looking for a soul night, look no further than Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel on Thursday. Show starts at 8 p.m. For more information visit ticketmaster.com.

Maybach Music GroupRick Ross along with Meek Mill and Wale will be turning up the Fox Theater Saturday night. The artists are considered by many, some of the hottest rappers out right now.Ross, whose album God Forgives, I Don’t, topped the Billboard charts in July. And this past November Meek Mill released his debut album Dreams and Nightmares, which touched the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200. The highly anticipated show is excepted to please fans of trio. For more information visit ticketmaster.com.

Fred Hammond and FriendsGrammy and Stellar Award-winning gospel singer Fred Hammond is set to perform and send up praises on the Masonic Temple stage. Hammond, who was born and raised in Detroit, rose to gospel fame during the mid 80s with the gospel group Commissioned. After the group went separate ways, he formed Radical for Christ, selling millions of re-cords with singles such as Let the Praise Begin, Power and King of Glory. Tickets range from $45-$75 and can purchased on themasonic.com.

Merry MarketThe Detroit Mercantile Co. along with The Metro Times is bringing a festive market just in time for the holidays. More than 20 different art, cider, vintage and antique vendors from Detroit and the Michigan area will gather together in the back room of Detroit Mercantile Co in Eastern Market. Local food trucks will also be lined up to serve up tasty treats. A portion of the proceeds will go to charities. This is a free-admission, two-day event. Saturday’s hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday’s hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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