Leno's generous offer is coming at a time when many Metro Detroiters could really use something to smile about. With one of the nation's highest unemployment rates and a crumbling auto industry, there are few of us who can't think of a friend or family member not feeling the affects of tough times.
There has been a great deal of controversy surrounding the reactions of many Detroit city council members, particularly Martha Reeves, and President Monica Conyers, who are both upset that the show won't be hosted within Detroit city limits. Coincidentally, the show will occur on the same weekend that Detroit will be hosting the Final Four Playoffs, which will affect nearly every venue in the city. Reeves adamantly suggested the event occur at Ford Field, and seemed oblivious to the fact that one of the nation's biggest sporting events will be occuring there that weekend.
While this isn't a political blog, we find it hard to ignore the ridiculous nature of these council member's complaints. If Detroit ever wants to regain any respect in this country, council members will need to shape up and gratefully accept help from it's friends without making demands. Residents of the city don't have the patent on tough times, and residents and venues of outlying cities are all feeling the affects of this economy.
Getting back to business...Tickets for Leno's show are available at 10 am Monday, March 16 at the Palace Box Office. You can get in line as early as 8 am, and will be asked to show photo ID. You can get up to four tickets, which will be given out on the honor system.
Thanks Jay!
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