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Yemeni artist Alia Ali blasts off with far-out, futuristic installation at the Arab American National Museum
The new art installation at Dearborn’s Arab American National Museum, “al-Falaq,” defies any easy explanation. Looking like a cross between a spaceship and an octopus, the sculpture’s 35-foot tentacles twist across multiple floors of the museum, with computer screens in the place of suction cups. Its glowing “head” is suspended 20 feet above the ground…
7 Best RV Mattresses 2022 Guide
There’s nothing like hitting the wide-open road in your RV. You can go almost anywhere with it while being able to use it as your home on wheels. Since it is your home away from home, you might as well sleep on a decent mattress. RV mattresses might not always be as comfortable as some…
Is CBD Oil a Better Painkiller Than Advil?
Cannabis has been a staple of ancient medicine for thousands of years, with the first recorded use going back to around 2700 B.C.E. in ancient China. But thanks to medical, scientific, and legal advances, cannabis – especially CBD – could soon become a staple of modern medicine as well. According to Advil’s website, their products…
Interpol finds hope on ‘The Other Side of Make Believe’
In recent music history, one American rock band has stood out from the crowd, acting as one of the tastemakers and darlings of turn-of-the-century rock ’n’ roll. Interpol’s blend of garage rock, punk, and elements of indie and country formulated a unique sound, helping to reignite a passion for rock music among young people. The…
AG Nessel won’t prosecute women or doctors who violate Michigan’s abortion ban
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel pledged Tuesday that she won’t prosecute anyone under the 1931 state law that bans abortion, saying it’s unconstitutional and that women are likely going to die. “I’m not going to enforce the law, nor will I defend the law, which I believe is unconstitutional,” Nessel said at a news conference.…
Norwest Gallery of Art gears up for Womxnhouse Detroit 2022 installations with ‘Allium’
Photography, watercolor paintings, and tapestries exploring womanhood and embodying the self cover the walls of Detroit’s Norwest Gallery of Art. They’re a part of the gallery’s latest exhibit, Allium, which features work by seven female BIPOC artists. Detroit photographer Bre’Ann White’s large-scale print of a dark-skinned Black man dancing in a field sits across from…
Detroit’s Tangent Gallery celebrates that bar from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away with ‘Space Dive’ events
Honestly, on a good night, Detroit’s Tangent Gallery isn’t really all that different from Mos Eisley cantina, that wretched hive of scum and villainy from Star Wars — you never know what sorts of strange creatures you’ll encounter at the bar there. (That’s why we love it.) To celebrate everyone’s favorite space opera (May the…
Michigan Planned Parenthood head calls SCOTUS overturning Roe ‘tragic’ and ‘unprecedented’
A draft decision from the U.S. Supreme Court leaked Monday night, giving the world a glimpse of how close the country is to rolling back a nearly 50-year-old ruling that secured the legal right to an abortion. “This is tragic. It is unprecedented. It is not the will of the people and the electorate. It’s…
Former Detroit Lions open flagship dispensary in Michigan
Primitiv, the cannabis brand founded by former Detroit Lions players Calvin Johnson and Rob Sims, has announced the opening of its flagship dispensary in Niles, Michigan. Located at 1286 S. 11th St., Primitiv will not only sell its own cannabis products, but will also carry other Michigan-based cannabis brands as well, such as Hyman Cannabis, Pleasantrees,…
Michigan Democrats pledge to mount a fierce fight to protect abortion rights
Advocates on both sides of the abortion debate reacted strongly to the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade on Tuesday. Democrats in Michigan pledged to protect abortion rights, while Republicans either applauded the conservative justices or stayed quiet. A lot is at stake. Experts say Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban would…
Baobab Fare’s Burundi coffee is now available at Detroit’s Rivertown Market
Baobab Fare in Detroit’s New Center neighborhood quickly became a favorite in the local restaurant scene after opening in 2021. Now the popular restaurant’s coffee is available at Rivertown Market, which is owned by Meijer. The East African restaurant’s Burundi coffee is grown and harvested near the Matongo village in Burundi. It hit the shelves…
Buy Weed Online Legally In 2022: Online Marijuana Dispensary For Premium Delta 8 THC Products
The use of Cannabis Sativa products has increased over the past few years. This increase is primarily and most notably after the recent pandemic. People feel the need to find a substance that can help relieve anxiety, insomnia, restlessness, and other effects stress causes. One such substance is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This is the main active…
Not sure where to find COVID-19 treatments? Michigan health dept. offers new online tool
With new COVID-19 treatments coming on the market, it can be difficult to keep up with what’s available. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on Monday announced a new online tool aimed at making the search easier for residents and health care providers. The search tool enables users to find sites and…
Detroit Jazz Festival announces initial 2022 lineup
The “world’s largest free jazz festival” is back live in Detroit on Labor Day weekend from Sept. 2-5. We’re talking about the Detroit Jazz Festival, of course, which announced its first acts for 2022 on Saturday evening. This year’s artist-in-residence Chucho Valdés will be joined by fellow headliners José James, Dianne Reeves, Nubya Garcia, The…
Kellogg’s executive compared union leaders to ‘terrorists’ in leaked audio
A top executive at Kellogg Co. compared union leaders to “terrorists” following a 10-week cereal plant strike, according to audio recordings obtained by The Intercept. Ken Hurley, vice president in charge of union negotiations, made the statement about union tactics in a meeting last week with lawyers and “union suppression consultants” “In my view, the…
This week, you can get $25 all-in tickets to metro Detroit concerts — here’s how
Now’s your chance to get tickets to some of the summer’s hottest concerts for just $25 — no additional fees. Live entertainment companies Live Nation and 313 Presents announced the return of their Concert Week promotion, which starts at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4 through Tuesday, May 10, or while supplies last. Participating venues…
Enbridge, Nessel fight over Line 5 pipeline in holding pattern
When Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel took office in 2019, both having campaigned on decommissioning Enbridge’s Line 5, they ushered in a flurry of legal and regulatory battles over the embattled oil pipeline. Two federal lawsuits could determine the fate of the 69-year-old Canadian pipeline that transports oil under the tumultuous…
Otter spotted in the Detroit River, a hopeful sign
A University of Windsor student recently caught an extraordinary sight on video while on a walk near the Ambassador Bridge. “A straight-up river otter in the Detroit River!” Eric Ste Marie says in the footage, taken on April 25. “Have you ever heard of something so controversial?” He added, “It’s the last thing I was…
From Detroit’s west side to Coachella Valley: The top 10 Metro Times headlines of the week
This week, our readers were still very interested in a Detroit fan who bought tickets to the Red NOT Chili Peppers, a cover band for the “Californication” hitmakers, Red Hot Chili Peppers. Our readers also were interested in what happened to MOCAD’s latest executive director, who only held the job for a few short months.…
Federal lawsuit accuses Grand Rapids police of beating unconscious Black man after traffic stop
A Black Kent County man filed a federal lawsuit against the Grand Rapids Police Department and five of its officers on Thursday, alleging they beat him while he was unconscious following a traffic stop in November 2019. The lawsuit in U.S. District Court claims police violated Fahirri Dannah’s civil rights by using excessive force that…
The problem of narrative: Ukraine vs. Palestine
It has been just over two months since Russia invaded Ukraine, which triggered harsh responses from the West — as well as accusations of hypocrisy and double standards. As airstrikes continue causing carnage, civilians are being targeted, buildings are being shelled, and an emerging refugee crisis is looming over Europe. If this sounds all too…
Review: Charli XCX proves why she reigns in the pantheon of pop at sold-out Royal Oak show
At around 9:30 p.m on Tuesday, April 27, Charli XCX, the Godmother of Hyperpop, took to the sold-out Royal Oak Music Theatre stage to take Detroiters on a wild ride. The British pop star has reassumed her position in the pantheon of pop stardom with her latest release, Crash, promising fans an all-consuming brush with…
James Craig’s ‘gang of forgers’ also committed fraud for another campaign, complaint alleges
The eight petition circulators who are accused of “massive criminal fraud” to obtain signatures for former Detroit Police Chief James Craig’s gubernatorial campaign allegedly did the same thing for an Oakland County judicial candidate. Oakland County Assistant Prosecutor Tricia Dare’s campaign for a seat on the Oakland County Circuit Court used the same eight circulators…
After delays, new metro Detroit pro hockey team Motor City Rockers ready to play in Macomb County
Hockeytown has a new minor league hockey team. The Motor City Rockers will start their first season in the fall as the newest members of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL), a low-level Class A professional hockey league. The team, whose name is an apparent nod to metro Detroit’s contributions to rock ‘n’ roll, will…
Reporter Charlie LeDuff returns to The Detroit News as regular columnist
Reporter Charlie LeDuff is heading back to The Detroit News, according to an email sent to the paper’s paid subscribers ahead of a wider public announcement planned for Sunday. LeDuff previously wrote for The Detroit News from 2007-2010, following a stint at The New York Times, where he won a Pulitzer Prize for his 2000…
Lil Nas X adds second Detroit show to upcoming tour
You can call him what you want, but you can’t call him a flop. Lil Nas X is getting ready to go on his first-ever tour and tickets have already sold out in many cities, including the opening night in Detroit. Related Well, the “Old Town Road” singer took to social media on Thursday to…
Verified Vendors To Buy Modafinil Online
In today’s competitive world, being tired is not an option. There is always a pressure to catch pace with our peers or risk being tossed out of the rat race. This stress in life has given rise to the consumption of nootropics globally by professionals from all fields. Anybody truly interested in smart drugs and…
Al Nuke’s ‘Detroit Dreams’ is like a Motor City version of ‘Krush Groove’
You can’t talk Detroit hip-hop without bringing up the name Curtis Franklin, aka Al Nuke. His ’90s albums Lifestyles of the Rich & Infamous, Under Pressure, and My World made him a Detroit all-star and helped restore a sonic thump back in Detroit hip-hop. “In ’95 and ’96 you had an era where it was…
Blu Atlas Review: All-Natural Men’s Skincare Products
Did you know that a man’s face is significantly tougher than a woman’s? Likely yes, but there is also more to it than you might realize. To be precise, the dermis, which is the middle and thickest layer of the skin, is 25% thicker on mens’ faces than on womens’. This is because men produce…
Michigan man accused of threatening BLM supporters at Starbucks, leaving nooses for protesters
A retired optometrist from Saginaw was charged with hate crimes for allegedly intimidating Black Lives Matter protesters and threatening to lynch a Black person, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Kenneth D. Pilon, 61, is accused of calling nine Starbucks stores in Michigan in 2020 and telling employees to tell their co-workers wearing Black Lives Matter…
House GOP budget plan includes $750K that could go to defending Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban
A House Appropriations subcommittee approved a bill Tuesday that would allocate state funds to “enhance election integrity” and to help the Legislature defend a 1931 state law that makes abortion a felony. Rep. Greg VanWoerkom (R-Norton Shores), the House Appropriations General Government Subcommittee chair, is the sponsor of House Bill 5783. The 2023 Fiscal Year…
Rep. Matt Maddock booted from House GOP caucus
State Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) has been removed from the House GOP caucus, the Advance has confirmed. “As to the reason, the caucus doesn’t discuss internal issues,” said Gideon D’Assandro, spokesperson for House Speaker Jason Wentworth (R-Clare) on Wednesday. There have been reports that Maddock shared details from confidential caucus meetings. Maddock’s page on the…
Southwest Detroit’s bilingual ‘El Central’ Hispanic News under new ownership
After more than 33 years, the founder and publisher of El Central Hispanic News, Dolores Sanchez, has handed over the reins and sold her business to Eva Garza Dewaelsche and her husband Robert. Based in Southwest Detroit, El Central Hispanic News has been a pioneer in local bilingual and Hispanic cultural news. The award-winning publication…
Detroit’s MOCAD parts ways with another executive director
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit has parted ways with yet another executive director, Metro Times has learned. The museum named Cara Courage as its latest executive director in February, following an 18-month search that started in 2020 in the aftermath of allegations of a toxic workplace under the museum’s previous executive director. But a…
U.S. House calls on Russia to release Novi resident Paul Whelan
The U.S. House unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday calling on Russia to release Paul Whelan, a Novi resident who has been locked up since December 2018 on espionage charges. Whelan, a former U.S. Marine, has repeatedly maintained his innocence. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison during a June 2020 trial that American officials…
Metro Detroit artist Monica Molinaro has died, celebration of life planned at the DIA
A reader tells us that local artist Monica Molinaro has died. She was 73. That’s according to Desiree’ Dragin, who says Molinaro was her aunt. Dragin says a celebration of the life of the artist is planned at the Detroit Institute of Arts. “There will be an open mic for everyone to share stories,” Dragin…
Complaints allege James Craig’s campaign fraudulently obtained signatures to get on ballot
Republican gubernatorial candidate James Craig and his campaign are accused of engaging in “massive fraud” to obtain petition signatures to get his name on the August primary ballot. The Michigan Democratic Party is challenging the nominating petitions, alleging the campaign forged thousands of signatures. “I have never seen such evidence of forgery and fraud in…
Mike Posner gives Big Sean his flowers following Coachella performance
Coachella returned to the valley following a two year hiatus because of the pandemic. This year, the festival brought a little bit of Detroit’s west side to the desert, as Big Sean was one of the festival’s headlining performances. This would be the rapper’s first solo Coachella set after previously making guest appearances in 2016…
Florida legislature’s abrupt elimination of Disney district is a mob shakedown by statute
Let’s get this out of the way: For a half-century, the state of Florida has prostrated before the tourism industry — Disney in particular, but the Mouse isn’t the only one — like a condemned man begging for a reprieve. It’s not just the Reedy Creek Improvement District, a neat piece of corporate welfare given…
How a ‘not qualified,’ overzealous judge just rewrote public health law as we know it
I was hoping I wouldn’t have to write about COVID for a while. But last week, some Trump-appointed judge from the heart of Florida submitted a deranged Facebook rant as a legal opinion, which could have far-reaching impacts on public health efforts nationwide. So here we are. First, some context. In the apocryphal words of…
The carne asada sings at Southwest Detroit’s La Jalisciense
In the realm of Detroit’s elite tacos, carne asada is underrepresented. Just haven’t found many that dazzle, as they seem to be an afterthought that lives in the shadow of so many excellent al pastors. But not at La Jalisciense, where the asada pops. My suspicion is that La Jalisciense enlivens it with a citrus-heavy…
Free Will Astrology (April 27-May 3)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I recommend you adopt a limitation that will enable you to claim more freedom. For example, you could de-emphasize your involvement with a lukewarm dream so as to liberate time and energy for a passionate dream. Or you could minimize your fascination with a certain negative emotion to make more room…
