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The life, death, and small beginnings of rebirth
We were seated at a long, communal table at Harry’s Detroit bar just off Cass. To our right was a group of suburbanite wannabe foodies who struggled to remember if they had ever tried pho. To our left, a couple on date night, who were looking for a laid-back spot for dinner and drinks, but…
ICYMI: An archive of every show held at the Gold Dollar from 1996-2001
Best known today by outsiders as that place where the White Stripes had their first show in 1997, in its heyday the Gold Dollar hosted some of the best local and international noise, rock, and everything in-between.
Comedy is ‘Goin’ Up’ on a Tuesday in Detroit
Looking for some fresh funny? Well, Detroit’s newest comedy show, Goin’ Up presented by Clever Vizion, is bringing amateur and veteran comedic acts to the stage every Tuesday night at Club Reign. The shows, hosted by jokester Josh Adams, gives the audience an opportunity to laugh at punchlines and listen to local music artists live.…
On this Fat Tuesday, we observe the United Nations of Paczki
Because deliciousness is the universal language.
Detroit named ‘2nd Worst City for Valentine’s Day’
Suck it, WalletHub.
Just announced: Hall and Oates at DTE on July 18
This is seriously well beyond your average nostalgia show, and kudos to these dudes for putting together such a great touring package which gives more exposure to lesser-known artists in the retro soul and New Orleans jazz traditions.
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Marche du Nain Rouge announces neighborhood grant fund
The annual parade wants to be more inclusive. Here’s how you can help them make that happen.
Our ‘official’ 2016 Grammy predictions
It’s time again for the music industry’s biggest night of back-patting. Ah yes, The Grammys. This year, there were some giant snubs with the nominations (a’hem, Carly Rae Jepsen) and some great surprises (Courtney Barnett!!!). Here’s a look at some of the categories and our brilliant and super well-informed take on who should win and…
With highest occupancy in years, Ren Cen introduces Granite City brew pub
A new mid-priced spot for GM workers to grab a beer and a steak after work.
Just announced: Mo Pop 2016 festival lineup with Haim, G-Eazy, and much more
Haim! G-Eazy! Father John Misty! Mat and Kim! The Head and the Heart! Borns! Mac DeMarco! Some band called Twin Peaks! Also, artisanal microbrews! Food trucks! Tech start-ups! An art bazaar!
Just announced: Dead and Co. at DTE on July 7
Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, and Bob Weir will perform with youngun John Mayer as well as the Allman Brothers’ Oteil Burbridge and RatDog’s Jeff Chimenti.
Beyonce plays Ford Field May 29; world tour to donate support to Flint water victims
Bey’s music is one of the only things that pretty much everyone can agree upon and which brings us all together; she even made Coldplay bearable for a few minutes, which is pretty close to impossible.
Nolan Finley has some thoughts about ladies and alcohol
Nolan. Nolan. Nolan. Earlier this week the Centers for Disease Control issued a statement saying women of childbearing age, who are not on birth control, should lay off the liquor and not drink any alcohol. Their reasoning was that these women may be pregnant, not know it, drink a lot and then detrimentally damage the fetus…
Monday meeting to determine fate of Ferndale’s Motorama Motel
The hotel where police have responded to 281 calls for service will have a vote on its business license Monday.
Another installment of Whiskey Business is on the way
It’ll be even whiskier.
Don’t miss this weekend’s Babe Ruth party
Help throw a birthday part for Babe, and keep his memory alive.
EMU board of regents vote to withdraw from EAA agreement (aka: the end of the EAA is coming)
The Eastern Michigan University board of regents voted Friday to withdraw from its inter-local agreement with Detroit Public Schools, which authorized the state-reform district the Education Achievement Authority. The withdrawal will take effect June 30, 2017 — at which time DPS would either need to find another partner authorizer in order to keep the EAA…
Ebony Magazine gives Detroit’s black-owned restaurants some love
Ebony gets it right.
Event preview: “Cosmic brunch” at UFO Factory this Sunday, Feb. 7
Drop by UFO Factory this Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. if you like crazy cosmic space music.
DeJ Loaf Collabs with MAC Cosmetics
DeJ Loaf has just announced her newest collaboration—not for new music, but makeup. The girly tomboy from the streets Detroit’s east side is soon to become a household name with Mac Cosmetics. DeJ previewed her newest business venture via Instagram this afternoon. The bronze colored DeJ Loaf Lipglass will be dropping this April. She will…
ICYMI: Great Kyle Hall interview in the Fader last month
Jack Lowery’s feature interview with wunderkind techno great Kyle Hall really deserves a look if you’ve not checked it out yet.
New head brewer gives Traffic Jam its first sour beer
It’s pretty sour.
Where you can hear the new Kanye album in Michigan
A complete list of theaters showing the live-stream on Feb. 11.
Signage: Detroit Hells Kitchen contestant gets some BIG support on Woodward Avenue
Talk about a vote of confidence.
ICYMI: Stef Chura’s delightful “Slow Motion” video, shot in the UFO Factory’s bathroom
“What’s funny is we forgot to bring some real speakers to play the song on so a lot of the scenes where people are dancing everyone is actually singing Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” a capella.”
The paczki are coming!
A word about Paczki Day.
Two Michigan restaurants named ‘Most Romantic in America’
Get smitten in the mitten at these two restaurants
The EAA may be going away, but oversight and local control concerns linger for Snyder’s ed bills
Thursday the Government Operations Committee began public debates over the future of Detroit’s education landscape — specifically a set of bills detailing Gov. Rick Snyder’s $715 million “rescue plan.” The general gist of the governor’s plan is this: DPS will be divided into two districts. One that educates the 48,000 students still enrolled in the…
Help Reclaim Detroit recover
As Detroit’s flag says, “Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus,” which means, “We hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes.”
Five questions: An interview with Downriver hip-hop crew Prime Eights
The Prime Eights are an alternative hip hop band consisting of two vocalists, two guitar players, a bass player, drummer and DJ.
Bernie and Hillary are coming to Flint
This is going to be one intense evening.
Attention Whiskey Fans: Help Detroit City Distillery to come up with its new signature bourbon
It’s like a Choose Your Own Adventure book. But with bourbon.
A Harry Potter wizarding school in Detroit?
Detroit is pretty magical, after all.
Live review: Negative Approach at Third Man Cass Corridor on Sat., Jan. 30
On Saturday night, Detroit hardcore legends Negative Approach appeared at Third Man Records Cass Corridor.
Are US Marshals ‘hunting down’ Darnell Earley?
This and other things happening at the Flint congressional hearing
Obscure techno classic “Methane Sea” by Cybotron co-founder Richard Davis finally reissued this month
Futuristic synth craziness abounds on this amazing record, originals of which go for more than a used Honda Civic.
Just announced: Bryan Ferry plays the Fox Theatre August 4
Legendarily sexy art school crooner Bryan Ferry will bring his inimitable sound to the Fox Theatre on August 4. Tickets ($30, $55, $75 and $125) go on sale this Friday, February 5 at 10 a.m.
Founders | Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale | 8.5% ABV
Imagine: It’s Super Bowl Sunday. The bean dip is made, the chips are looking joyous in their bowl, the distinct odor of deep-fried chicken wings is in the air. The table is set. But, what are you going to drink? Forget the Bud Light. Don’t even think about Pabst. You’re going to need something much…
Weekly Reader Responses
A mother’s unconditional love Allie Gross’ cover story on violence against transgender women in Detroit (“The throwaways,” Jan. 27) brought a response from the mother of victim Ashton O’Hara, Patricia Sanford, who wrote: I read the whole article. Thank you, Allie Gross. You have done a wonderful job trying to tell these girls’ stories. Just…
Standby is already a cocktail (and dining) standard in downtown
View 25 photos of Standby here It’s quitting time at the office. You want a refined cocktail and a chill ambiance with soft lighting and sleek decor. And maybe some food, something that matches the beauty of the atmosphere and elegant cocktail offerings. Look no further than Standby, the newest downtown bar and restaurant to…
Higher Ground: Out of the shadows in Windsor
I’ve sometimes wondered what the cannabis lounge of the future will be like when cannabis connoisseurs don’t have to sneak around and keep their pleasure on the down low. Will it have the typical bar and lounge look? Will it look like a coffeehouse? Will it have a psychedelic feel? Will there be overstuffed chairs…
Horoscopes (Feb. 2-9)
ARIES (March 21 – April 20): Digging up the past is always tricky. Before you go nuts thinking that you’re going to heal yourself by bringing it all back, remind yourself that nothing is ever the way we remember it. If anything this chain of events should prompt you to think twice before you decide…
Mark your calendar today for these upcoming shows
Feb. 19, Fetty Wap at the Fillmore; thefillmoredetroit.com; Tickets at $25; $30; $35; $45. March 14, Faust at Marble Bar; brownpapertickets.com; $17. March 5, Ty Segall and the Muggers at the Majestic Theatre; majesticdetroit.com; Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 day of show. March 20, AC/DC at the Palace of Auburn Hills; palacenet.com; Tickets start…
The first Trip Metal Fest comes into focus
Memorial Day weekend does not belong solely to Movement any longer. Enter the first Trip Metal Fest, which loudly celebrates experimental sounds from several generations, by performers from near (Tarpit, Wolf Eyes, Thanks USA), near-ish (Hieroglyphic Being, Aaron Dilloway, Lexie Mountain, Nautical Almanac), and far (Morton Subotnick, Grux from Caroliner). Subotnick’s appearance alone is huge,…
Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest reminisces his friend
Dilla Day was created to commemorate the legendary production skills of Detroit-born James Yancey, who died Feb. 10, 2006, from thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood disorder, and lupus. This time every year, Dilla’s peers and friends take time to share their memories of how Dilla touched their lives. It’s in that spirit that Phife…
Politics & Prejudices: Is Flint just the beginning?
Well, we all know now what happened in Flint. To save a little money, an emergency manager switched the city to unsafe water, and an indifferent state government ignored, denied, and covered up what has happening to the people. Eventually it all blew up and became an enormous national story. This probably is the effective…
Wyandotte health food store has more than just vitamins
Nestled in downtown Wyandotte, a couple doors down from a cozy diner and right next door to a long-standing menswear boutique, sits a shop that isn’t quite like the other stores that line Biddle Avenue. Total Health Foods offers a host of vitamins, supplements, healthy groceries, fresh organic produce, coffee, prepared foods, and services like…
Savage Love: Live from the Wilbur Theatre
A large crowd braved a snowstorm to come out to Savage Love Live at Boston’s Wilbur Theatre last week. Questions were submitted on index cards, which allowed questioners to remain anonymous and forced them to be succinct. I got to as many of them as I could over two long, raucous, boozy hours. Here are…
