You know it’s summertime when shopkeepers, local farmers, florists and antique collectors return to the open-air sheds that make up the historic Eastern Market. Besides the annual Flower Day, I always look forward to the return of Shed 5 Flea,…
The birthplace of Techno comes alive Memorial Day Weekend. Taking place in Hart Plaza, Movement Electronic Music Festival is celebrating its 12th year running from May 26 – 28. The five stages (Movement Stage, Red Bull Music Academy Stage, Stargate…
Pump up the two-wheeler, clip your helmet strap, bring a friend and cruise up and down the streets of Detroit...with Slow Roll! Four Wheels and Seven Years Ago… Having rolled out in 2010, Slow Roll was formed to change the…
Tacos, piñatas, fiestas, oh my! Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and Detroit has everything you need to party! Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, does not celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Rather,…
Could you imagine going to a cocktail bar, getting flavorful drinks that not only cater to your taste buds, but that appeal to your sense of smell? Castalia, Midtown’s newest cocktail bar, is a “Sanctuary for the senses,” says co-owner…
The Downtown Detroit Markets are returning for a second time in the city since their inaugural debut during the Winter in Detroit programming. Born from a partnership with Bedrock and the Quicken Loans Community Investment Fund (QLCIF), the pop-up markets…
People are naturally drawn to water. Whether it’s an annual pilgrimage to the ocean or a big lake or quiet steam, Americans all over the country find water to sit next to or ride on or play in. I am…
As Spring arrives on the calendar and approaches in the air, many soccer fans around Detroit can only think of one thing – smoke bombs. Smoke bombs are the traditional goal celebration for fans of the Detroit City Football Club.…
Maybe it’s the promise of warmer weather on the way or that this is a huge Tiger town that likes to support its baseball team. Kid Rock also once said “there ain’t no party like a Detroit party,” so maybe…
March is National Reading Month and what better way to celebrate than catching up on some good reads? If you are from Detroit, this list of books may look familiar. If you are not from Detroit, it may make you…