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Taco Bell® Restaurants Hosting Nearly 600 Hiring Parties Across the Country in Time for Summer Hiring

April 5, 2019 Press Release 1

IRVINE, Calif. — Taco Bell restaurants are gearing up for warmer weather, longer days and vacation season by filling thousands of job openings before summer kicks […]

The final straw: Ben & Jerry’s announces plan to eliminate single-use plastic in Scoop Shops worldwide

January 29, 2019 Press Release 0

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Ben & Jerry’s is mooooving away from single-use plastic. As a first step, the company will no longer offer plastic straws and […]

Sahara Restaurant & Grill To Open First Detroit Location On Columbia Street In The District Detroit

October 30, 2018 Press Release 0

DETROIT — Olympia Development of Michigan joins the award-winning Sahara Restaurant & Grill to announce that the local favorite will bring its unique Mediterranean and Middle […]

WATCH: A Tour of the World’s Largest Chevron/Terrible’s Road House in Jean, NV

September 25, 2018 Jason Rzucidlo 0

AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from Jean, Nevada to check out the World’s Largest Chevron gas station and Terrible’s Road House convenience store. Waiting for a […]

SUMMER ROAD TRIP: Try the 72-oz. steak challenge at The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas

July 13, 2018 Jason Rzucidlo 0

AMARILLO, Texas — The Big Texan Steak Ranch is home of the free 72-ounce steak. That’s right, it’s completely free–if you can finish the entire […]

GALLERY: 2018 Dog Bowl at The Bavarian Inn (Frankenmuth, MI)

May 30, 2018 Jason Rzucidlo 0

AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE in Frankenmuth, Mich. for the 2018 Dog Bowl. It is a high energy event that showcases dogs running, jumping, diving, […]

PHOTO GALLERY: A Walking Tour of downtown Jackson, Michigan

April 27, 2018 Jason Rzucidlo 1

Jackson is a city in the south central area of the U.S. state of Michigan, about 40 miles west of Ann Arbor and 35 miles  south of Lansing. It is […]

‘Saved By the Bell’-themed pop up restaurant coming to West Hollywood

December 19, 2017 Jason Rzucidlo 0

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — A Chicago-based party team calling themselves Saved By the Max will soon open a “Saved By the Bell”-themed pop up restaurant […]

PHOTOS: New BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse under construction in Taylor, MI

October 4, 2017 Jason Rzucidlo 0

AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at Southland Center in Taylor, Mich. A new BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is being built in the parking lot of […]

PHOTOS: Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A. Art and Crafts Show

September 20, 2017 Jason Rzucidlo 0

The AmericaJR Web Team recently visited Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A. The Turkeyville story began in 1943. By 1968 the word was out about how good Grandma’s cooking […]

PHOTOS: Zingerman’s 35th Anniversary Street Fair @ Ann Arbor Farmers Market

August 15, 2017 Pete Bublitz 0

AmericaJR’s Pete Bublitz was LIVE at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market for the Zingerman’s 35th Anniversary Street Fair. The evening featured some of the world’s most […]

Ford’s Garage restaurant opens for business in Dearborn, MI

July 6, 2017 Raymond Rolak 0

DEARBORN–Restaurateur Billy Downs is coming to the area again and opening Ford’s Garage on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Downs had founded the successful concept chain […]

It’s Official! BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is headed to Livonia, MI

May 24, 2017 Jason Rzucidlo 0

LIVONIA, Mich. — On Monday evening, The Livonia City Council unanimously approved a petition to demolish the former Champps Restaurant and construct a west coast […]

New Owner Looks to be the Big Man on Campus at University of Michigan

February 20, 2017 Press Release 0

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — William Kaufman plans to open a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location on the University of Michigan campus. The student body of the University […]

DineEquity, Inc. Announces First Co-Branded IHOP® Restaurant And Applebee’s Grill and Bar® To Open At Detroit’s Millender Center In 2017

December 24, 2016 Press Release 0

GLENDALE, Calif. — DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) announced plans today for a new location in Detroit that will for the first time leverage both its category […]

PHOTOS: AmericaJR Visits The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, TX

November 24, 2016 Jason Rzucidlo 0

The AmericaJR Web Team visited The Big Texan Steak Ranch during their recent road trip across America. In 1960, R. J. “Bob” Lee opened The […]

Steak and Ale Launches Comeback in Mexico City

October 18, 2016 Press Release 0

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – The venerable Steak and Ale brand is back! Legendary Restaurant Brands Chairman & CEO Paul Mangiamele announced today that he has […]

PHOTOS: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’s Signed Hot Dog Buns @ Tony Packo’s in Toledo, OH

September 13, 2016 Jason Rzucidlo 0

AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently stopped at Tony Packo’s Restaurant in Toledo, Ohio. The original restaurant in the blue-collar section of Toledo is a magnet for […]

PHOTOS: Celebrating National Donut Day at Peterson’s Donut Corner in Escondido, CA

June 4, 2016 Jason Rzucidlo 0

AmericaJR.com’s Jason Rzucidlo made a stop at Peterson’s Donut Corner in Escondido, Calif. in honor of National Donut Day. Peterson’s is THE place for Donuts […]

Restaurant Review: ‘The Horseless Carriage’ offers a unique dining experience next to Galpin Ford

April 25, 2016 Jason Rzucidlo 0

NORTH HILLS, CA — When I heard there was a family restaurant located adjacent to a Ford dealer, I thought, “I’m going to have to […]

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EVENTS CALENDAR: “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”

Across nearly every medium Disney has touched, since the earliest days of animation, through innovations in live-action filmmaking, pioneering efforts in television, location-based entertainment and retail, and even gaming—one creative aspect of Disney has been seldom-recognized, but ever-present: that of costume design.

This exhibition explores nearly six decades of films produced by The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Television, and Disney Theatrical Group, in an effort share with guests the level of craftsmanship and artistry required to produce every costume presented across stage and screen. Incorporating 79 costumes from 32 films and representing 24 different designers worn by 71 different actors, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume will prove to be truly unique and magical experience for guests of all ages.

Now – Jan. 1, 2023 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich.

More info at: www.thehenryford.org.

EVENTS CALENDAR: “2022 NAIAS Detroit Auto Show”

The North American International Auto Show (aka Detroit Auto Show) is one of the most influential annual automotive events in the world and a showcase for emerging technologies. September of 2022 ushers in the next-generation auto show in Detroit featuring a totally transformed indoor and outdoor experience, including brand-defining vehicles, product ride-and-drives and dynamic experiential activations.

The reimagined event includes: AutoMobili-D, an inside look at future mobility platforms; Media Day, an opportunity for automakers and industry suppliers to debut new products and technologies; Industry Tech Days, a chance to preview emerging mobility technologies and engage with innovators; Charity Preview, a signature fundraising gala for children’s charities; and the Public Show, a nine-day mobility and community celebration with activations and entertainment citywide.

Huntington Place in Detroit, MI.

For more information, visit www.NAIAS.com

EVENTS CALENDAR: “Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas”

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will rev up this year’s Las Vegas Auction, June 30-July 2, at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center with an impressive stable of Ford-powered pony cars and collectible Shelby vehicles.

Collector car enthusiasts interested in registering to bid for Barrett-Jackson’s 2022 Las Vegas Auction may do so here.

To purchase tickets and VIP packages to the event, click here. Join Barrett-Jackson’s online conversation with #BarrettJackson and #BJAC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Visit www.barrett-jackson.com for more info.

EVENTS CALENDAR: “Downtown Rocks Free Concert Series”

The Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas invites you to these free concerts:

  • Sat, Jul 30th – Hoobastank, Soul Asylum, Alien Ant Farm (3rd St Stage, Time 7:00 p.m.)
  • Sat, Aug 13th – Saliva & Theory of a Deadman ( 3rd St Stage, Starts at 8:00 p.m.)
  • Sat, Aug 20th – Simple Plan (3rd St Stage, 9:00 p.m.)
  • Sat, Sep 3rd – Rick Springfield, Men at Work, John Waite (3rd St Stage, Time TBD)
  • Sat, Sep 10th – The Pretty Reckless ( 3rd St Stage, 9:00 p.m.)
  • Sat, Oct 15th – Jelly Roll (3rd St Stage, 9:00 p.m.)
  • Sat, Oct 22nd – Slaughter, Vixen, Sweet (3rd St Stage, Time TBD)
  • Sat, Nov 19th – Stone Temple Pilots (3rd St Stage, 9:00 p.m.)

All concerts are presented free of charge thanks to our casino partners, so give them some love.

For more information, visit https://vegasexperience.com/downtown-rocks-free-concerts/

EVENTS CALENDAR: “Broadway in Detroit”

Here are the list of upcoming plays and musicals produced by Broadway in Detroit:

“Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations”: Aug. 9 – 28, 2022 @ Detroit Opera House

“Il Divo Greatest Hits Tour”: Sept. 4, 2022 @ Fisher Theatre

“MasterChef Junior Live!”: Sept. 24, 2022 @ Detroit Opera House

For tickets and more info go to: www.broadwayindetroit.com


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