Detroit and Windsor Officials Kick Off 'CarTunes on Parade "Movin' & Groovin' Exhibit"' April 29 from 4-7 p.m.

What: Detroit and Windsor cultural, business and city leaders will kick off the "CarTunes on Parade 'Movin' & Groovin' Exhibit'" event at The Parade Company Studio at a private reception and media preview to honor artists, sponsors and organizers of the "CarTunes on Parade" international public art exhibit in Detroit and Windsor.

When: Friday, April 29, 4-7 p.m. Photo, video, interview opportunities TODAY, 4:15 p.m. brief program with remarks by "CarTunes on Parade" organizers

Why: For the first and only time, more than 90 colorful "CarTunes on Parade" car-shaped sculptures with musical themes will be unveiled and on public view at a "Movin' & Groovin' Exhibit," surrounded by America's Thanksgiving Parade floats at The Parade Studio Saturday, April 30 through Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The "Movin' & Groovin' Exhibit" weekend at The Parade Studio is open to the public. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5 per person. (Children three and under are free.)

"CarTunes on Parade" is a public art project, and its 120 sculptures will add a festive look to the streets of Detroit and Windsor from June 1 - Sept. 30, 2005. It is the first international public art exhibit of its kind celebrating the region's passion for cars and music. Each full-size sculpture is seven feet long by four feet tall by three-and-a-half feet wide.

  Where:   The Parade Company Studio, 9500 Mt. Elliott, Studio A, Detroit,
           48211
           Directions: www.theparade.org (click on contact) or call
           313-923-7400.

  Presenting sponsors
  DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund, Ford Motor Company and General Motors
  Media sponsors

Comcast, Detroit Free Press, The Windsor Star, WDIV Local 4, The New WI, Oldies 104.3 WOMC and AM 800 CKLW

Produced by

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit YArts Program and Windsor Endowment for the Arts