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This year’s Concert of Colors — the biggest yet — brings Motown to Midtown
In 2001, record producer and Was (Not Was) co-founder Don Was was performing alongside Algerian Rai singer Cheb Mami at the former Chene Park as part of the Concert of Colors, Detroit’s annual celebration of diversity in music, which was by then just shy of celebrating a decade. “It was just the coolest festival,” Was…
Detroit Burger Week returns in 2019 from Aug. 19-25
In partnership with the Michigan Beef Council we are bringing you $6 burgers from Detroit’s most delicious restaurants Aug. 19-25, 2019. From gourmet blends to off-menu specialties and even beer pairings — we will pay tribute to America’s sweetheart — the hamburger! Each restaurateur and chef will prepare their unique take on the burger. The…
Alice Cooper teams up with Halestorm for delightfully demonic rock ‘n’ roll at DTE Energy Music Theatre
School may be out, but the master of shock rock is in and he’s not stopping. The rebel rocker, hometown hellion, and former Mr. Nice Guy is back with more menacing black eye makeup than ever before (well, maybe). Dubbed the Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back tour, the 71-year-old Detroit icon has teamed up with…
Belle and Sebastian will dive into 2 decades of indie at Royal Oak Music Theatre
Intimate storytellers and stalwarts of bright and somber indie rock, Belle & Sebastian are still coloring our lives with the chaos of trouble. Led by Stuart Murdoch, the six-piece hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, has maintained both indie and mainstream cred thanks to the praise garnered from the band’s critically acclaimed 1996 sophomore record, If You’re…
Celebrate the moon landing’s 50th anniversary with sexy Apollo 69 bash at Tangent Gallery
“That’s one small step for man, one giant party for mankind.” Tell your moon-landing truther friends to eff right off and celebrate the incredible accomplishment and sacrifice made by the astronauts of Apollo 11. Honoring the 50th anniversary since the U.S. planted a flag on that big ol’ rock in the sky is the Apollo…
Fleatroit Junkcity takes it outside for summer flea
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure, and thanks to the folks behind Fleatroit Junkcity, Detroit’s got a trove of trash, treasure, and really cool stuff. (Not to mention the added perk of reusing, recycling, and not contributing to landfill fuckery. Hell yeah!) For Fleatroit Junkcity’s summer edition, it has enlisted some of the city’s…
Cinema Detroit to host advance screening of lauded beekeeping doc ‘Honeyland’
David Attenborough would tell you in his own sweet and severe manner that honeybee populations are suffering unsustainable decline due to mites, harsh weather, and the global warming crisis. Many have taken matters into their own hands, managing bee colonies to keep the world going and growing. One of those people is Hatidze — a…
Crash Detroit returns for 6th year with 3-day celebration of street and marching bands
Crash Detroit is back and kickin’ major brass. The three-day festival invites street bands from all over the country, with some loud and local representation via the Detroit Party Marching Band, Motor City Soul Street, Post Imperial Jazz Band, and others. Crash Detroit will host performances at the Old Miami and Dequindre Cut Freight Yard,…
Dearborn’s Stormy Records turns 20 with dog-friendly celebration
No frills and no hipster B.S. — Stormy Records is an eclectic, yet refined destination. The Dearborn record stalwart is celebrating its 20th rotation around the sun with music, deals, and dogs. Opened in 1999 by husband-and-wife musical duo Windy and Carl, Stormy Records has moved around a bit since their first Dearborn shop. Five…
PJ’s Lager House isn’t gone yet — so it’s throwing a Rock ‘n’ Roll BBQ
Rock ’n’ roll and barbecue? Sign us up. Less than a month since PJ Ryder announced that he listed his Corktown venue, PJ’s Lager House, for $2.2 million, some bands are coming together to celebrate the Lager House with a summer blowout. Among them, Ryan Dillaha and the Miracle Men will bring its brand of…
Detroit indie supergroup Tyvek celebrates new EP at UFO Factory
The current lineup of Detroit’s most deliberate DIY punk band, Tyvek, could be considered a local supergroup. The band, which formed in 2004 in an attic in Midtown before it was Midtown, has had a rotating door of membership. The band currently stands as a four-piece consisting of Alex Glendening (Deadbeat Beat), the incomparable Shelley…
Pig & Whiskey returns to Ferndale for a weekend full of barbecue, booze, and music
We’ve all heard the saying “everything is better slathered in barbecue sauce and/or whiskey.” OK — so technically it’s not a popular saying, but Metro Times’ annual celebration of live music, barbecue, and booze is returning for a sticky ’n’ sweet, meat-filled weekend. Pig & Whiskey returns to downtown Ferndale for three days offering more than 20…
Bill would expunge marijuana records for 235,000 Michiganders
Expunging criminal records for people convicted of marijuana crimes was part of the conversation in the run up to the vote on Prop. 1 last year — but not included in the legalization law. That was because citizen petition initiatives can only address one issue. Thanks to state Sen. Jeff Irwin, the other shoe has…
Detroit’s hottest restaurant is Parc
A fire occurred at downtown Detroit’s Parc, a high-end restaurant in Campus Martius, Tuesday afternoon. According to Parc owner Zaid Elia, a piece of wood caught on fire and then went up the flue, which made the fire appear “a thousand times more dramatic” than it actually was, he says. Elia said the flue, which…
A police officer ran a stop sign, then arrested the guy with the right of way
A Michigan State police officer ran a red light in an unmarked SUV on the corner of Livernois Avenue and Cadet Street in southwest Detroit and, after being hit by the car with the right of way, knocked over the stop sign. According to Fox 2 Detroit, the officer then arrested the driver with the…
Beacon Park adds Kool Moe Dee and Doug E. Fresh to free summer concert lineup
Beacon Park’s upcoming free summer concert on Saturday just added more acts to the lineup. Hip-hop artists Kool Moe Dee, Doug E. Fresh, and DJ Mal-Ski will now be performing, along with headliner R&B singer-songwriter Tamia. Saturday’s concert will celebrate Beacon Park’s second anniversary. Also performing that evening will be Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit…
7 bold rebukes of Trump’s racist tirade from Michiganders
President Donald Trump’s racist Twitter tirade over the weekend drew a storm of criticism from both sides of the aisle. Trump suggested four Democratic congresswomen of color should “go back” to their own countries. One of those lawmakers is Rashida Tlaib, who was born in Detroit. Here are seven bold rebukes from Michigan activists and…
Michigan has second highest rate of ICE arrests in nation
Michigan has the second highest rate of arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the nation, according to a report recently released by Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse. The data from the report, which was analyzed by The Detroit Free Press, shows that from Fiscal Year 2017 to May 2018, ICE arrested…
Detroit’s Lizzo sends Twitter on a hunt for ‘future husband’ with Lizzo back tattoo
Detroit-born rapper and all-glowed-up superstar Lizzo had a taste of her own “Truth Hurts” juice when her plan to snag a tatted superfan as her husband was, well, thwarted. The 31-year-old twerking flutist took to Twitter Monday to share a photo of a shirtless man’s back with what appeared to be a very a permanent…
A serial pool pooper is on the loose in Macomb Township
Macomb Township, get your shit together. Someone has been pooping in a neighborhood pool in the Buckingham Woods subdivision located near 23 Mile Road east of Romeo Plank Road. Due to the frequency of the incidents, the neighborhood association believes the poopings are no accident — though they don’t yet know who the culprit is. The association’s board…
Betsy DeVos used personal email for state business — lock her up?
A new report says U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos — along with 78 percent of the employees in her department — are using personal email for state business. The Hill reported Monday that the House Oversight and Reform Committee is demanding DeVos turn over her personal emails. Committee chairman, Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings, said there…
Post Malone will bring latest tour through Detroit in September
Grammy Award-winning Soundcloud rapper-turned-meme-turned-resilient — and possibly cursed — collector of face tats and near-death experiences, Post Malone is making a run for it. The “Rockstar” announced the details of his upcoming North American trek, dubbed the Runaway Tour. The tour will kick off in September in Tacoma, Wash., and will carry the “Wow” singer through mid-November…
Jack White has advice for Greta Van Fleet on that whole Led Zeppelin thing
It was only a matter of time until Jack White weighed in on rising rock band Greta Van Fleet. Both acts are from Michigan — White from Detroit, Greta Van Fleet from Frankenmuth. Both made a name for themselves by reviving blues-based rock ‘n’ roll for younger audiences. And, most crucially, both have been accused…
What’s the state of Michigan marijuana now that the emergency rules are in play?
It’s been 11 years since medical marijuana was made legal in Michigan, and less than one since recreational adult use was passed. There’s been a lot of push and pull about the marijuana industry in that time. We stand at the cusp of seriously opening the mass market for the first time. As we begin…
Report: Detroit is most stressed city in US
Source: WalletHub Detroit is 2019’s most stressed city in America, according to a new study from WalletHub. The D.C.-based personal finance website utilized 39 metrics — from work schedules to debt to divorce and suicide rates — to analyze the average stress levels of residents in more than 180 cities. Grand Rapids, the only other…
These Michigan GOP congressmen criticized Trump’s racist tirade
Half of Michigan’s Republican congressmen spoke out against President Donald Trump’s racists tweets over the weekend. Reps. Fred Upton, Paul Mitchell, and Bill Huizenga criticized Trump on Monday for suggesting four Democratic congresswomen of color should “go back” to their own countries. One of those lawmakers is Rashida Tlaib, who was born in Detroit. Upton,…
Detroit’s DeJ Loaf to perform as part of MOCAD’s summer concert series
There are few Detroit artists with as an elusive of a career as DeJ Loaf. The rapper made waves in 2014 with her YouTube hit “Try Me,” followed by an appearance on Eminem’s star-packed “Detroit vs. Everybody,” and since then, has released several mixtapes, collabs, and singles — notably, 2017’s “No Fear” — but still…
Babylon Garden Mediterranean restaurant opens in Ferndale
A new Mediterranean restaurant is up and rolling on Woodward in Ferndale. Babylon Garden’s menu largely holds Mediterranean dishes that are familiar to metro Detroiters’ palettes — shawarma, falafel, saj, fattoush salad, and a range of subs. The sandwiches are rolled in either regular, spinach, or tomato basil pita breads, and the restaurant also serves…
Rep. Tlaib’s bill would bar auto insurance companies from using non-driving factors
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib has introduced a bill that would prevent insurance companies from using non-driving factors to determine rates. The Prohibit Auto Insurance Discrimination Act would provide relief to Detroit drivers, who have the highest rates in the nation, largely because non-driving factors are considered. If passed, the bill would bar insurance providers from…
Buddy’s Pizza is opening a new Plymouth location
Buddy’s Pizza, the birthplace of classic Detroit pizza, is opening a new location in Plymouth on July 16. The chain will host a grand opening starting at 11 a.m. featuring free pizza and other promotions. “We are happy to finally bring authentic Detroit-style pizza to Plymouth,” Buddy’s chief brand officer Wes Pikula said in a…
Hydrofest returns Aug. 24-25
Tickets for the 2019 Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Hydrofest are officially on sale. The action-packed event will feature a series of hydroplane races as well as a Hot Rod show and live music and entertainment. Downtime between boat races will be limited, as they will run every 15 minutes. The event will take place on…
Michigan & Trumbull, a new Detroit-style pizza eatery, opens at Fort Street Galley
Michigan & Trumbull is now open at the Fort Street Galley, located at the Old Federal Reserve building in downtown Detroit. The Detroit-style pizza company is owned by Michigan natives Kristen Calvery and Nate Peck, who got their start at the Galley Group’s Pittsburgh food hall. Michigan & Trumbull pays homage to the cross streets…
Kash Doll and Big Sean team up on new track: “Ready Set”
Just last month, Detroit flipped out over a video that Kash Doll shared on Twitter of her gifting a pair of Cartier sunglasses to fellow Detroit rapper Big Sean. Now, the city has more to get excited about, as the two have teamed up for a new collaborative track: “Ready Set.” Related The track is…
New grant program aims to uplift Detroit music scene
Detroit-based musician Suai Kee has been named director of Motown Musician Accelerator, a new philanthropy muscle of Motown Records aimed at helping musicians and music-tech startups in the city. Kee wears many hats — she is a singer/songwriter who has performed in many of the city’s biggest venues as well as on tour with Solange…
AG launches probe after city of Detroit employees were ordered to delete emails
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office is investigating Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration after city employees were ordered to delete emails related to the Make Your Date program. Intentionally destroying public records is a crime punishable by up to two years in prison. “The attorney general directed our criminal division to reopen the file,” spokeswoman Kelly Rossman-McKinney…
Detroit cops arrest police commissioner, protester at raucous public meeting
Detroit Police Commissioner Willie Burton was yanked out of his seat and arrested during a public meeting Thursday because the chairwoman wanted him to stop talking. Burton was trying to call out the Board of Police Commissioners for holding illegal committee meetings that neither he nor the public were allowed to attend. During one of…
Detroit’s Kash Doll invites some friends for femme-fueled show at Saint Andrew’s Hall
It’s a good year to be Kash Doll, aka Arkeisha Knight, the made-in-Detroit exotic dancer-turned-rapper who has been turning heads since she dropped her first full-length mixtape Keisha vs. Kash Doll in 2015. While Kash didn’t snag the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist at this year’s BET Awards, she was in good company, competing against the…
Let’s dance — Detroit’s Moonwalks will film Outer Limits Lounge performance for music video
Quite possibly Detroit’s most stylish psychedelic rock band is back, and it needs your help. Moonwalks is filming its first-ever music video at OLL, so aspiring video stars come through dressed in your sparkliest and ready to party. They probably won’t need too much help in that department: The event also doubles as a birthday…
Detroit’s Double Winter and Eliza Godfrey support Nashville-based Thelma and the Sleaze at UFO Factory
Sometimes a band name can straddle both the genius and the ridiculous. Such is the case with Thelma and the Sleaze, a Nashville-based rock band that takes equal inspiration from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Sleater-Kinney. The blistering Southern rock is paired here with the icy stylings of Detroit’s Double Winter, who combine dream pop with surf…
Metro Detroit bands are teaming up for Bash Fest — an anti-racism benefit at the Trumbullplex
Here’s a cause we can get behind: Organizers say all proceeds from Bash Fest will go toward fighting racism and Islamophobia. To help do so, the Trumbullplex has amassed a lineup of 10 stellar bands. There’s the “feminist two-piece garage filth” of Girl Fight, “mariachi punk from Pontiac” in Pancho Villa’s Skull, the “raw post-punk…
Review: ‘The Lion King’ rules over an uncanny valley
Perched high atop a bluff, the regal Mufasa (voiced by James Earl Jones) gazes down at the vast savannah below and declares that “everywhere the light touches” is under his command. Of course, the real world reach of the magic kingdom extends well beyond that: into our memories, our dreams, and deep into the far,…
The DSO will perform Queen songs at Meadow Brook and just take our money already
Last year something remarkable happened. People of all ages, races, and sexual identities rediscovered the incredible power of the late Freddie Mercury and Queen — one of the most influential bands in the history of music. Thanks to the loosely accurate and poorly edited Academy Award-winning biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen once again took the throne…
Detroit printing press to display poster series to benefit local nonprofits at Scarab Club
They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but in some cases it is the art of the letterpress that kicks the most ass. In April, Eastern Market’s letterpress shop and community arts center, Signal-Return, launched the first wave of its On Press: Making Visible an Unseen Detroit poster series. Twelve Detroit artists were…
Study suggests teen use declines after legalization of recreational marijuana
One of the cornerstone arguments of marijuana legalization opponents is that changing the laws will lead to higher use among young people. According to the results of a Youth Risk Behavior study published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics, that’s just wrong. In fact, results indicated that marijuana use among high school students went down…
Palmer Woods Home and Garden Tour returns to Detroit’s historic neighborhood
Detroit’s architectural beauty rivals metropolitan cities everywhere. Once again giving a rare look at one of the city’s most beautiful residential areas is the Palmer Woods Home and Garden Tour, which offers an up-close look at the 104-year-old neighborhood. Presented by the Historic Palmer Woods Association, the event will offer a fundraising soiree dedicated to…
Calling all speed racers — Detroit Cycling Championship returns for another go around
Tour de hell yeah. Downtown Detroit will once again be transformed into a track for cyclists of all skill levels as the Detroit Cycling Championship returns. Hosted by the Detroit Athletic Club, the championship invites amateur and professional cyclists to roll through in support of outfitting Detroit-based Fit Kids 360 with bikes and helmets. In…
Detroit Kite Festival returns to Belle Isle for high-flying fun
“Go fly a kite” is no longer an insult, thanks to the Detroit Kite Festival, which is taking flight at Belle Isle for its third year. Guests are invited to purchase or borrow kites onsite. Children will have an opportunity to visit the DIA Education Studio’s kite-making tent to craft their own high-flyers, while guests…
Artists announced for 2019’s Murals in the Market street art festival
Detroit’s Murals in the Market festival — named one of Smithsonian magazine’s top five mural festivals in the world — has announced the roster of artists for its fifth iteration, set for Sept. 14-21. Festival organizers 1xRun announced the lineup at a press conference on Wednesday in Eastern Market against the backdrop of a new mural by Olyami…
House bill would ban facial recognition technology in Michigan
Michigan could become the first state to ban facial recognition technology. State Rep. Isaac Robinson, D-Detroit, introduced a House bill Wednesday that would place a five-year moratorium on the controversial technology. The idea is to give lawmakers and experts time to research the technology’s flaws and whether it is unconstitutional. “There needs to be a…
Mountain Dew rightfully apologizes to the U.P. after omitting it from Michigan on map
Flat Earthers and moon landing truthers, beware: There’s a new conspiracy in town and it’s being perpetuated by none other than Mountain Dew — but now the brand is apologizing. Last month, the preferred drink of the gaming community launched its summer #DEWnited campaign which will see the release of 50 specially themed bottles that…
One-hit wonder escapee Carly Rae Jepsen heads to Detroit with cool new record
Maybe don’t call bubblegum princess-turned-cult pop priestess Carly Rae Jepsen a one-hit wonder. Before landing the best-selling single of 2012 with “Call Me Maybe,” Jepsen finished third on the 2007 edition of Canadian Idol and now, many iPhone generations later, the 33-year-old has been reborn as the unlikely totem for gay Twitter with 2019’s Dedicated…
Congressional hearing echoes Michigan push to regulate facial recognition surveillance
Privacy advocates spoke out Wednesday at a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security against the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement. It comes after revelations that both the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement use a database of millions of Americans’ drivers’ license photos, including in states that…
Ethics board dismisses case against Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree
An ethics violation complaint filed against Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree has been dismissed after months of review into his family’s purchases at the tax foreclosure auction. The 5-1 decision follows a complaint made in February by Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, in which he urged board members to look into real estate transactions following…
Steady as they go — the Raconteurs head to the Masonic for back-to-back shows
Jack White’s other other band is back. Or is it his other other other band? By this point, we’ve lost track of the former White Stripes frontman’s various extracurricular pursuits. Last month, the Racs — co-frontmen White and Brendan Benson, along with Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler from the Greenhornes — returned with Help Us…
Jack White will play a charity baseball game at Hamtramck’s historic Negro League ballpark on Thursday
Ahead of this weekend’s back-to-back Detroit dates with his band the Raconteurs, Jack White — a noted fan of America’s favorite pastime — will play a charity baseball game at Hamtramck Stadium. The event will benefit the Friends of Historic Hamtramck Stadium, a group raising money to rehab the historic grounds. Previously, White donated $10,000 to the effort. Hamtramck…
#HomeDepotBoycott trends after retailer’s co-founder announces plans to donate to Trump’s re-election campaign
Some Twitter users are surrendering their loyalty to orange aprons and hotdogs because Home Depot’s co-founder, Bernie Marcus, said he is planning to donate money to Trump’s 2020 campaign. Marcus donated $7 million to Trump’s 2016 campaign, which qualified him as a top donor, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. The news about him…
Gov. Jay Inslee is the first 2020 presidential candidate to oppose Michigan’s Line 5 oil and gas pipeline
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee became the first 2020 presidential candidate to voice opposition to Michigan’s controversial Line 5 oil and gas pipeline. The governor announced the news on Wednesday, calling on his fellow Democratic candidates to join him in opposing the pipeline: “The Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, and the proposed oil tunnel to replace it, are…
City of Detroit employees injured after toilet seat ‘prank gone bad’
Two city of Detroit workers were injured Wednesday after firecrackers exploded when they sat down on toilets at the fire department’s apparatus and repair shop near Eastern Market. At least one of the General Services Department employees was sent to the hospital with injuries to his leg and scrotum. A second employee was injured, but…
Detroit’s Stevie Wonder mural is finally finished
A massive new mural commemorating Motown great Stevie Wonder has just wrapped up. London-based artist Richard Wilson tells Metro Times that he put the finishing touches on the mural on Wednesday morning. The 100-foot-tall, 8,000-square-foot painting is located on the south wall of Detroit’s Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts. Wilson started the project on Wonder’s 69th birthday in May.…
Condado Tacos is headed to Midtown
Condado Tacos is headed to Midtown Detroit later this fall in the opening of its second Michigan location. The popular Ohio-based taco chain restaurant will be located in the Detroit Creamery building at 634 Selden St. right between Second and Third avenues. The shop, whose first Michigan location is set to open in Royal Oak…
Doo doo doo doo doo doo you know that ‘Baby Shark Live!’ is coming to Detroit this fall?
Just when you thought you got a much-too-catchy song about a family line of sharks out of your head, think again. “Baby Shark Live” is coming to the Fox Theatre on Nov. 3. The “Baby Shark Dance” video is a global phenomenon among toddlers, parents, and honestly anyone who has access to the internet. The…
Watching democracy die, part 2: When the ends justify the means, anything goes
Last week, I wrote that there were two recent events that made me think America’s unraveling had reached a point of no return. The more I thought about it, though, I realized there was a third: the blasé reaction to a credible allegation of sexual assault made against the president of the United States by…
Feminist Nevertheless Film Festival premieres in Ann Arbor
After studying film production at the University of Michigan a few years ago, Meredith Finch was dismayed by a trend she noticed in her courses: the vast majority of the filmmakers she studied were men. “I kept all my syllabuses from college and I can look back and see that there wasn’t really an advocate…
Review: ‘Midsommar’ dives into the world of a creep Swedish cult
Midsommar (pronounced “midsummer”) is a cool, coy, and self-conscious movie, less an overt horror work than a young man’s art film with some vivid gore splashed throughout it. The premise finds its central couple, Dani (Florence Pugh) and Christian (Jack Reynor) locked together romantically as the former is beset by grief in the wake of…
Savage Love: How do I tell my girlfriend I’m taking erectile dysfunction meds?
My fiancé and I have been in a relationship for 11 years. His best friend is one of his exes, and that has always bothered me. What do I do? —Needing Guidance After Getting Engaged You could make up your mind to get over it, NGAGE. Or you could threaten to break off the engagement…
Horoscopes (July 10-16)
ARIES: March 21 – April 20 Things are always pretty cut-and-dried with you — until you look under the covers and find that there are a pile of issues that haven’t been addressed. Once you stop long enough to look at them, it’s easy to rise above it all and keep going. The problems crop…
Review: Does Como’s stack up against the old school Detroit-style pizzerias?
Everyone was asking the wrong question ahead of the new Como’s opening: “Is it going to be clean?!?” Yes. Of course chef and co-owner Zach Sklar, who owns 10 restaurants, wouldn’t take over a gross kitchen and just leave all the filth. That idea is absurd. The new Como’s is squeaky clean, as most figured…
As Throwaway, Kirsten Carey presents raw, unwieldy rock (backed-up by a jazz degree)
If we told you you’ve never heard anything like Kirsten Carey, it’s not just another throwaway line… but you probably haven’t even seen anything like Carey, either. An explorative guitarist and singer who performs a gnarly, skronky, exhilarating pathwork of punk, no-wave, noise-pop, and weird-metal, Carey performs as “Throwaway,” a character of sorts. It’s something…
As some states ban kratom, Michigan considers regulating it
The car crash was just the beginning of Trish Richards’ nightmare. To cope with a broken collarbone and fractured ribs, the 37-year-old graphic artist was prescribed highly addictive opioids in October 2017. Eight months later, when her doctor stopped prescribing her painkillers, Richards quickly realized she was “hopelessly addicted.” “I was depressed, I couldn’t sleep,…
After six decades, Motown legend Dennis Coffey releases first traditional jazz album
Inside the mythic Studio A exhibit at the Motown Museum, you can see an actual Gibson 335 guitar and wah-wah pedal Dennis Coffey would use in recording “Cloud Nine,” “Just My Imagination,” and countless other R&B classics. It’s positioned in the exact location where he performed his tracks. Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. you can…
The 48th annual Hash Bash was the dawn of a new era for marijuana in Michigan
This year’s Hash Bash was different — the first held since Michiganders voted to legalized recreational marijuana use in November. In a way, it was a return to its roots. The inaugural Hash Bash in 1972 was a celebration of freedom, not a protest, organized following a March 9, 1972, Michigan Supreme Court decision that…
