Travel

The Hudson Cafe & Hudson's Building Detoit

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 9:15-1:00pm

Limited availability remains - please contact the office for registation.

Breakfast first, on your own at the Hudson Café, a nod to the epochal Hudson’s department store. Following brunch we will take a look at Downtown Detroit’s new billion-dollar building, a blast from the past and a peek into the city’s shining future. The new Hudson’s Detroit is an homage to the original iconic J.L. Hudson’s Department Store that once stood in its place. Modern retail fashion. Luxury hotel. Gourmet dining. Now, Woodward’s 1200 block is once again a destination where visitors of any era can speak of the site’s splendor. This will be a self-guided visit, you will have time to explore inside and out, as the building is still in its early phases of development in becoming a lively destination. Check out Nick Gilbert Way (Outdoor Plaza) adding to the nostalgic charm, with public art installations and year around events. Guests can also grab an espresso drink, coffee, and local pastries, from Un Deux Trois (a French café truck), and pick up meaningful mementos and shop exclusive Detroit merchandise while keeping the “Hudson’s” tradition alive!

DIA _ Melodies at the Museum - Silent Film with Live Musical Score

Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 12:00-2:45pm

Join us at the DIA for our second musical performance exclusively for senior groups. This one involves a silent film with live musical accompaniment by David Drazin. Pianist and composer David Drazin is a music and motion picture archivist who has acquired a national reputation for his piano improvisations accompanying silent films.

The Devil Wears Prada 2- A Trip to the Movies!

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 12:20-3:30pm

Bus departs NEXT at 12:20 pm for a 1 pm movie at the Emagine Theater in Birmingham, returns approx. 3:15 pm

Cost: $10 members/$15 guests Join us for a stylish matinee movie outing as we travel to the Emagine Palladium Theater in Birmingham to see The Devil Wears Prada 2! Reunite with Miranda, Andy, Emily, and Nigel as they return to the fastpaced world of fashion in this highly anticipated sequel, set twenty years after the original. Enjoy a glamorous escape to New York City and the iconic Runway Magazine for a fun-filled afternoon of comedy and drama.

Bonus Perk: Sign up ahead of time to become an Emagine Rewards member and receive FREE popcorn during the show! Rewards Website: https://www.emagine-entertainment.com/ emagine-rewards/ Fashion encouraged! Wear your most stylish outfit and channel your inner Miranda or Andy for this chic afternoon at the movies. Don’t miss this fashionable and fun matinee experience—reserve your spot today!

DSO Morning Coffee Concerts

Friday, May 15, 2026 | 9:15-1:15pm

Bus leaves Next at 9:15 am, returns about 1:30 pm. Please pre-register, space is limited.

Use the pull down menu to register.

Friday, May 15 - BAROQUE FIREWORKS - Complimentary Tickets provided by the DSO!  - This offering is currently at capacity. Please contact the office to be added to the wait list. 

Written for Baroque orchestra, Stacy Garrop’s Handelinspired concert opener features bursts of musical color and leads perfectly into Music for the Royal Fireworks. Musical pyrotechnics continue in the jubilant trumpet line of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 and conducts this spectacular program. $10.00 Transportation fee. 

Location: Detroit