DETROIT

Quicken Loans Winter Blast Weekend

Todd McInturf
The Detroit News
Raye Williams, of Royal Oak, belts out the tunes before officials announce the return of Quicken Loans Winter Blast Weekend presented by Soaring Eagle during a press conference in The Cadillac Lodge, Tuesday morning, January 14, 2020. Winter Blast, in its 15th year, will be held in downtown Detroit between Cadillac Square and Campus Martius Park, Friday, February 7 through Sunday, February 9. Williams plays the Michigan Lottery Stage on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 5:30pm.
Raye Williams, of Royal Oak, belts out the tunes before officials announce the return of Quicken Loans Winter Blast Weekend presented by Soaring Eagle during a press conference in The Cadillac Lodge, Tuesday morning, January 14, 2020. Winter Blast, in its 15th year, will be held in downtown Detroit between Cadillac Square and Campus Martius Park, Friday, February 7 through Sunday, February 9. Williams plays the Michigan Lottery Stage on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 5:30pm.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Yorg Stormrunner plays the keyboards with singer Raye Williams, center, both of Royal Oak, as J.R. Le Mon, aka 'JRGotTheHits,' plays the cajon and tambourine before the press conference.
Yorg Stormrunner plays the keyboards with singer Raye Williams, center, both of Royal Oak, as J.R. Le Mon, aka 'JRGotTheHits,' plays the cajon and tambourine before the press conference.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
J.R. Le Mon, aka 'JRGotTheHits,' plays the cajon and tambourine with R&B singer Raye Williams (not pictured).
J.R. Le Mon, aka 'JRGotTheHits,' plays the cajon and tambourine with R&B singer Raye Williams (not pictured).
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Laura Grannemann, vice president of the Rocket Community Fund, said the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the foundation to find new ways of reaching Detroiters. The Rocket Community Fund will launch its third Neighbor to Neighbor canvassing effort Tuesday to reach homeowners at risk of property tax foreclosure.
Laura Grannemann, vice president of the Rocket Community Fund, said the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the foundation to find new ways of reaching Detroiters. The Rocket Community Fund will launch its third Neighbor to Neighbor canvassing effort Tuesday to reach homeowners at risk of property tax foreclosure.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Latrice McClendon, VP and director of corporate community relations, TCF Bank, addresses the media.
Latrice McClendon, VP and director of corporate community relations, TCF Bank, addresses the media.
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Mt. Brighton General Manager Beth Lohman addresses the crowd as snowboard and ski instructors stand with her on stage.
Mt. Brighton General Manager Beth Lohman addresses the crowd as snowboard and ski instructors stand with her on stage.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Eric Scott Baker, of Detroit, spins lighted s-staffs behind a Fire and Ice Tower. Baker is a performer with the Detroit Circus as the ice sculpture was built by US Ice Carvings employee Chad Pisarsk (not pictured).
Eric Scott Baker, of Detroit, spins lighted s-staffs behind a Fire and Ice Tower. Baker is a performer with the Detroit Circus as the ice sculpture was built by US Ice Carvings employee Chad Pisarsk (not pictured).
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Mt. Brighton ski instructor Marie Mann, left, of Ann Arbor, cooks marsh mellows with other instructors and executives outside the Cadillac Lodge after the press conference. Mt. Brighton, a new festival sponsor, 'will offer a learn to ski and snowboard experience' during the festival.
Mt. Brighton ski instructor Marie Mann, left, of Ann Arbor, cooks marsh mellows with other instructors and executives outside the Cadillac Lodge after the press conference. Mt. Brighton, a new festival sponsor, 'will offer a learn to ski and snowboard experience' during the festival.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News