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On this day in history, July 16, 1911, American actress and dancer Ginger Rogers is born
Hollywood glamour has been part and parcel of the film industry for decades — with the 1930s and 1940s well-known as among the most glamorous time period in the movie-making business.
Ginger Rogers was an American actress and dancer who was best known for work with the legendary Fred Astaire during that time period and much of the 20th century.
On this day in history, July 16, 1911, American star Ginger Rogers was born in Independence, Missouri.
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Born Virginia Katherine McMath, Rogers began her entertainment career when she was just a child in Texas, according to Britannica.
Ginger Rogers, born in Missouri on July 16, 1911, grew up in the theater and made her way to Broadway and the big screen. (Getty Images)
Rogers was a student at Central High School in Fort Worth, Texas, when she starred in a play that was written and produced by her mother, according to The Kennedy Center.
After working on her craft in school, Rogers became a last-minute dancer in Eddie Foy’s vaudeville troupe — which then led her to go on her own vaudeville tour in the late 1920s.
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In 1929, Rogers made her Broadway debut in “Top Speed” — then performed in “Girl Crazy” a year later, according to Britannica.
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After her stint on Broadway, Rogers headed west to Hollywood, California — where she set her sights on a career in the movie industry.
Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire starred in 10 movies together — they danced their way through Hollywood. (RKO/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
By 1933, Rogers had appeared in three successful films: “42nd Street,” “Gold Diggers of 1933” and “Sitting Pretty,” according to The Kennedy Center.
The film that truly launched her to stardom, however, was “Flying Down to Rio,” in which she starred with dancer Fred Astaire.
The two had a clear chemistry on screen during the dance scenes — and the world loved to see it.
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The pair would go on to partner in nine other films over the years.
Rogers became best known for her dancing skills. She also appeared in over 70 films throughout her career.
She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in “Kitty Foyle,” the 1940 film subtitled “The Natural History of a Woman.”
That film was RKO’s top film for 1940 and reportedly earned a profit of $869,000 that year.
Rogers went back to Broadway later in life to star in “Hello Dolly!” (Jack Mitchell/Getty Images)
She even went back to performing on stage in “Hello Dolly!” according to Britannica.
Rogers ranks at No. 14 on the AFI’s “100 Years, 100 Stars” list of actress screen legends.
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In 1992, she won a lifetime achievement award from The Kennedy Center.
Wrote one commenter on YouTube in response to the clip from that televised honor, “Ginger was a great star.”
Wrote another, “Though there were many excellent woman dancers in those times — Ginger Rogers was the best of her times.”
Although Rogers had a longstanding working relationship with Astaire, she struggled to keep her own personal life steady.
Rogers was married and divorced five times throughout her life.
She never had children. She died on April 25, 1995, at 83 years of age, passing away of apparent natural causes.
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Kensington Metropark is a Detroit region outdoor destination that hardly requires an introduction. With over 4,500 acres of protected recreational prowess, the Metropark receives nearly 3 million visitors each year that enjoy the following amenities:
- Hiking, biking, and equestrian trails weaving through over 700 acres of forests, fields, fens, and swamps
- Boating, paddling, and fishing along the Huron River and massive Kent Lake
- Tee times at its 18 hole golf course
- Family-friendly exhibits and events at its Nature Center and Farm Center
- Playgrounds and beaches
- Ultimate summer fun at “Splash ‘n’ Blast” water park
With its abundance of amenities – and impressive visitation figures – readers of this article might be surprised to have only just learned that the Chief Pontiac Trail crosses through the beloved metropark. If you fall into that camp, then know that you’re far from being alone. In fact, that sentiment is representative of one of the best aspects of the Chief Pontiac Trail experience: leading backpackers through the least-visited segments of an extremely popular metropark.
As you complete the Chief Pontiac Trail, you’ll enjoy stunning natural vistas that remain hidden from the majority of visitors to Kensington. From rolling grasslands to stunning explosions of wildflowers and dramatic ridge lines, the dramatic approach to the Huron River provides a gorgeous finale to your long morning on the trail.
A final descent to Kensington’s “Group Campground” illuminates the finish line of the Chief Pontiac trail: the Group Camp Road Bridge over the Huron River. In true Detroit fashion, there’s no glitzy sign or over-hyped fanfare waiting for you at the end of the trail. Instead, nearly 20 miles of backpacking through the heart of Metro Detroit provides you with the following rewards:
- A lifetime of memories gathered in two days
- Unmatched sense of accomplishment and adventure
- Lasting awe and affinity towards the beauty of Metro Detroit’s outdoors
- Shattered expectations regarding “Pure Michigan” trail experiences
- Stunning views of the shining Huron River
Congratulations on walking in Chief Pontiac’s steps, Detroit.
We can’t wait to see you at another trailhead soon.
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Employees at a south Minneapolis child care center said they are increasingly concerned about drug use and safety issues, as a homeless encampment grows nearby under the Cedar Avenue and Highway 55 overpass.
Staff at Baby’s Space child care, which has served the neighborhood for more than 25 years, said things have gotten especially bad over the past month.
Yolanda Reyes is an administrative assistant at Baby’s Space, which is just blocks away from the encampment.
“The encampment was moving and then the cops would clear it out, and they’d wait a few hours and they were right back,” said Reyes.
Staff said a fence installed to discourage people from gathering at the encampment has been ineffective. A WCCO camera captured an opening in the fence that allowed people to continue gathering on the sidewalk.
Drug use has become more visible and has moved right outside the child care center’s front door, Reyes said.
“Open use, just freely using their drugs. I had to go out the front door and say, ‘Hey, this is a child care center,’” she said.
The concerns have affected daily activities at the facility. Debbie Lund, executive director for Baby’s Space, said staff worry about what children could encounter while playing outside. She said Minneapolis police now stand watch by their playground.
“It’s hard for us to play outside because we’re not sure what the kids are going to be exposed to,” said Lund.
The concerns have drawn the attention of city leaders. On Tuesday, Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez sent an email to city officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Public Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette, requesting immediate support for unhoused residents in the area.
A city spokesperson said the fencing is temporary to allow time for a better long-term solution, in collaboration with the county, Metro Transit, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, who all have facilities in the area.
In the meantime, the city said they are working to help people move from unsheltered homelessness into stable housing.
Reyes and Lund emphasized that they sympathize with people living in the encampment who are struggling with addiction.
“It’s so hard because our hearts go out to everybody, and yet we really need to keep our children safe,” said Lund.
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