Travel

  • The DIA - Melodies at the Museum: Marvin Jones Quartet

    The DIA - Melodies at the Museum: Marvin Jones Quartet

    Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 11:00-4:00pm

    We will get you to the museum by 11:30, so you will have an hour and a half to do whatever you would like before a special musical performance beginning at 1:00 pm.  The Marvin Jones Quartet plays a wide variety of jazz and popular standards, led by vocalist Marvin Jones and pianist Jay Valle.  The visit includes the concert, a self-guided tour, a coupon for the Museum Shop, and Cookies-to-go cookies for the bus ride back.   “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” – Louis Armstrong

  • Mill Race Village - Northville Historical Society & Lunch at Gennetti’s Hole-in-the-Wall

    Mill Race Village - Northville Historical Society & Lunch at Gennetti's Hole-in-the-Wall

    Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 10:15-2:00pm

    Bus departs Next at 10:15 am, returns about 2:00 pm

    Enjoy a one hour guided, walking tour of Mill Race Village in Northville.   A knowledgeable docent will lead you through the grounds and buildings while telling the history of each. They will also share the history of Mill Race Village and the beginnings of the Northville Historical Society.  Learn about Northville’s rich history, the story of the Mill Pond, the race and the importance of the Rouge River in the development of the community and the industries that called Northville home.  The Northville Historical Society would like to remind you that all of the buildings in Mill Race Village are museums.  Not all of the buildings are handicapped accessible, this is a walking tour. Those that are: Cady Inn, Blacksmith shop, JM Mead Store, Wash Oak School and New School Church. Please note that the Village is a living Village, with maintenance and work to the grounds and buildings year round.  Lunch on your own at Genneti’s Hole- in- the- Wall (a landmark since 1971) following the tour.