‘Pickle Recipe’ director Michael Manasseri is a sweet guy at heart
Michael Manasseri was proud to shoot indie comedy The Pickle Recipe in Michigan, which has become his new home. Manasseri is a bit of a rarity: a Hollywood import to Detroit. Raised in Maryland and New York, Manasseri found success in the ’80s and ’90s as a child actor, including guest roles on popular shows like…
? and Mysterians featured in latest ‘Detroit Punks’ video
Detroit Punks, an anonymous YouTube channel who’ve graced us with many brilliant, short (and sometimes not-short, as in the case of their phenomenal Gories documentary) videos of interviews with Detroit’s musical greats, just released their latest clip. It’s a brief and revelatory interview bit with the infamous Question Mark, from Question Mark and the Mysterians,…
Casey’s Pub drama has settled, reopens as Red Corridor
Back in October, we told you about plans for the longtime Casey’s Pub in Corktown. They included “Cali-style” street tacos and a new name – Hoffa’s Hideout – to which many of you said, huh? Well, the tacos and Hoffa concept has been bumped and Matt Buskard, owner of Bobcat Bonnie’s who was to take over…
The first full trailer for Comedy Central’s Detroiters is here and we can’t stop giggling
Last month we brought you the teaser trailer for a new Comedy Central show called Detroiters and y’all seemed pretty excited about it. TBH, we’re excited about it too. Well, Comedy Central finally released the first full trailer for the show it looks pretty over-the-top, yet still hilarious. Real life metro Detroit natives Sam Richardson and…
VIDEO: Charlie LeDuff discusses his Fox 2 departure, Metro Times, and Detroit politics
Last week Deadline Detroit sat down with Charlie LeDuff at his favorite stomping ground (American Coney Island) and discussed the state of Detroit media, politics, and more. Bless his heart, LeDuff even took some time to single out the “good people at the Metro Times” during a discussion about Detroit’s best journalists. We have an…
The Ethnics are Detroit’s newest neo-soul act
We were sent a preview of the debut offering by a Detroit neo-soul duo called the Ethnics. The sound on their debut is gritty, sensual, and really makes us excited to hear whatever they come up with next. That online release, Recently, just came out today. So Metro Times sent off a series of questions…
Exclusive: Nolan the Ninja premieres brand new video
We are so stoked to bring you the exclusive premiere for the video to the not-yet-released track “jai.” The video below was directed by B. Damon. As it says on the Youtube page, the track is “SYNOPSIS: 4 dilla dawg.” The emcee known as Nolan the Ninja has had a phenomenal time of it these…
Medical marijuana fees fund Michigan’s War on Drugs
It’s like a snake eating its own tail — or rather, smoking its own tail.
VIDEO: Big Sean’s new music video has us feeling some type of way
There’s nothing like a tall drink of Big Sean in the morning to get you feeling good, right!? One of our favorite artists to make it out of Detroit (but not forget where they came from) Big Sean released a new music video for his single “Bounce Back” and we are loving it. The song…
An American Christmas Carol
You’ve heard Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol, I assume. It’s been made into countless films including a particularly spectacular version by Jim Henson and another that’d I’d like to rename Jim Carey’s Christmas Carol. Anyway, the tale is a classic one. A man spends his entire adult life in pursuit of wealth in which he derives…
Oakland Avenue farm to expand with a corner market, dining hall, hostel
The North End is transforming into an urban farm hub.
Activists warn: State ready to approve expansion of toxic waste site in Detroit
The expansion at US Ecology pluts too much toxic waste too close to residents of Detroit and Hamtramck, according to critics alarmed by the proposed expansion.
The Rock is enjoying our snow storm more than you
Just call him #DwantaClaus.
Just announced: Norah Jones at the Fox Theatre in May
Surely all you Starbucks-sipping fans of the sultry-voiced, multiple Grammy Award-winning, and multiply million-selling singer-songwriter will be super stoked to learn of Norah Jones’ upcoming show at the Fox Theatre on May 23. It was just announced today. Tickets ($39.50 and $68) go on sale this Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. Tickets may be…
Reminder: Cass Corridor artist Jim Crawford’s mini-retrospective at Trinos up for a few more weeks
We wrote about it the other month, but maybe you got busy? Or perhaps you were at the opening, and you really need to make it back to check the show out again? We were reminded today that the Jim Crawford show is still up for a few more weeks (until Dec. 23) by exhibition…
This is the most popular TV show set in Michigan
…and it’s not even on the air anymore!
Detroit Lions fans need a little help showing their team spirit
Then again, who are we to judge?
The Silverdome is featured in the new Transformers movie trailer
The Silverdome is getting its 15 seconds of fame.
New York Times reporter is looking for Macomb County residents who voted for Trump
The reporter, Susan Chira, will be in town tomorrow, Dec. 12.
VIDEO: Detroit pizza store owner opens a can of whoop ass on would-be robber
Don’t mess with this badass business owner.
Just announced: At the Drive-In plays the Fillmore Detroit in March
The incredibly influential post-hardcore band is playing just a handful of dates this Spring, and luckily for us one of them is March 27, 2017 at the Fillmore. These shows cover cities where the band was forced to cancel in June 2016 due to health concerns regarding singer Bixler-Zavala’s vocal cords. Tickets go on sale next…
New art installation features Detroit’s Black Bottom and Paradise Valley
The project will feature 15 portraits of prominent people who grew up in the neighborhood or performed there.
Why some Michigan farm workers still aren’t making minimum wage
Ask any kid where food comes from and he’ll say, “The grocery store.” It’s true in part, but shows how vastly disconnected we are from farming and its impact on all of our lives. Michigan minimum wage laws, which don’t require that farm workers are paid the state minimum wage, further prove this disconnect. In…
Just announced: Tom Petty plays DTE in July
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers just announced the first dates of their 40th Anniversary Tour, which includes a stop at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Tuesday, July 18. How stoked are you? Tom Petty announced the tour on Jimmy Fallon last night. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 16 at 10 a.m. at Livenation.com, Palacenet.com,…
Jessica Hernandez and the Deltas debut new single ‘Hot Damn’
…and it’s absolute fire.
Exclusive: Rebel Kind debuts killer song off new LP
Rebel Kind, one of our favorite bands, have graciously let us debut the song “Everything You Said Was Just A Lie” off their upcoming album, Just For Fools. It’s out in one week, on Friday, Dec. 16, on beloved label Urinal Cake (who’re also about to release Stef Chura’s long-awaited debut). You can pre-order the…
Free acoustic holiday showcase at Rust Belt on Sunday also has wine tasting
Kate Hinote (from Kate Hinote and the Disasters) reached out to us at the start of the week to let us know about a free show she’s put together at the Rust Belt market this Sunday, Dec. 11 in the afternoon. “I’ve put together a Holiday Acoustic Showcase for the Rust Belt Market in Ferndale…
VIDEO: Jack White releases never-before-seen version of ‘The Rose with the Broken Neck” and it’s amazing
A never-before-seen black-and-white video recently surfaced, showing a nearly unrecognizable Jack White performing an acoustic version of “The Rose with the Broken Neck.” Half the video is a short monologue from White, who talks about writing music for other artists before breaking into a haunting version of the tune. The video was taken in 2015…
Introducing the taco truck pizza, speakeasy grilled cheese, and other intriguing bar bites
Better pub grub options.
More public school anti-racism demonstations are in the works, says community organizer
Samantha Magdaleno is the community organizer behind a recent Royal Oak Middle School demonstration that took place following a basketball game. She, her constituents, and some students attended the game, cheered on the school’s team, and once the game ended, marched onto the court chanting, “Build bridges, not walls” in English and “Sí, se puede,”…
VIDEO: Things got weird when Madonna did Carpool Karaoke
James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke” now seems like a right of passage for most pop stars these days, so we’re not surprised that the Queen of Pop, our very own Madonna, buckled up her seat belt to bust our some classic Madonna hits with the late night host. Things seemed to be going normal as Madge…
100 of Michigan’s elected officials are pledging what?
According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, nearly 40 hate crimes were reported in the 10 days following the November presidential election — and that’s just in Michigan. Nearly 900 were reported nationwide. Those incidents include crimes against black people, Muslims, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, and other marginalized groups. Now, 100 of Michigan’s elected officials are…
Michigan vote recall is off
According to a federal judge, the recount failed to produce evidence that the election was hacked as some experts have suggested.
What’s up with Hamtramck Disneyland?
Pardon their dust: Hatch Art is disassembling the art, reconditioning it, and will have it back up in the spring.
Cult synth great John Bender added to Barely Human Fest
“Friends are talking about visiting Detroit in the middle of February, for crying out loud.”
Detroit’s ‘water warrior’ Monica Lewis-Patrick awarded $100K prize by nice snack food people
Today, something called the KIND Foundation, “through its KIND People Program, awarded a total of $1.1 million “to catalyze empathy and heal divides.” Six activist/healers have been awarded $100,000 and one (Doniece Sandoval) was given $500,000. These are straight-up gifts, as opposed to grants; recipients can do whatever they wish with the funds. Among the recipients? Our…
Aretha Franklin’s music will be honored at a star-studded event at Carnegie Hall
Our love for Aretha Franklin runs deep. The Motown singer is known worldwide for soulful classics like “R-E-S-P-E-C-T,” “I Say A Little Prayer,” and “I’m Every Woman,” but she’s continued to make the Motor City her home, something for which she should continuously receive a standing ovation. Now, the 73-year-old Franklin is being honored for…
5 reasons to go see Lizzo tonight at El Club
Lizzo is a Queen.
Just announced: Sister Nancy (‘Bam Bam’) at El Club in April
This performer is of course, very sampled. “Bam Bam” was sampled by Lauryn Hill, and more recently by Mr. Kanye West.
Soulja Boy and Shia Labeouf: Spoiled Beef
There’s something strange in the neighborhood… Shia Labeouf is apparently “beefing” with Soulja Boy (or maybe its the other way around) but for whatever reason this is actually happening. One is an actor and the other is a reality TV personality. Neither are considered serious rappers. Soulja Boy was run out of Hip Hop after…
Brooklyn Street Local goes Italian for pop-up series
Italian techniques, Michigan ingredients.
Thinking about Pearl Harbor, fascism, and my father, 75 years after
Fascism was no joke back then. Fascists didn’t get cutesy names. They didn’t get the benefit of the doubt. The war was being fought so we could see those sons-of-bitches hanged.
The Detroit Zoo has a new Mayor – and she’s 9 years old
This is a cuteness overload.
These Detroit Lions ugly Christmas sweaters are actually kind of cute
Their price tags might be hideous, but a new line of Detroit Lion-themed ugly Christmas sweaters really aren’t all that ugly. We might be going too far by saying this, but they are ever so vaguely cute. They look snuggly and warm and would be perfect for an afternoon tailgate in Eastern Market (they’ve got…
Detroit’s only first-run movie theater got remodeled
Sad but true: Detroit, the most populous city Michigan, has only one first-run movie theater.
Just announced: PJ Harvey plays ROMT in April
Following yesterday’s Grammy nod for best alternative rock album for her last release, The Hope Six Demolition Project (Vagrant), PJ Harvey announced today that she’s going on her most extensive North American headlining tour in more than ten years. She will be touring with a 10-piece band, and playing 15 dates, including a stop at…
Photog documents how climate change is already transforming America’s coasts
A dilapidated fisherman hut in Louisiana balances precariously on stilts. In Mantoloking, N.J., there’s a pile of rubble where beachside houses once stood. In Staten Island, N.Y., a church is slightly skewed, as if the whole building were somehow rendered in italics. These are some of the scenes presented in Detroit photographer John Ganis’ new…
Make it yourself: Recipe for ‘Mole Doña Raquel Reyes’
This family recipe comes courtesy of Mariana Valdez, winner of the second annual Holy Mole contest in Southwest Detroit. Read more about the contest in this week’s feature story. You will need: 1 pound chili pasilla 1 pound chili ancho 1 pound chili guajillo 6 discs of Mexican chocolate, preferably from Oaxaca Medium box of…
Feedback (11/30-12/6)
Regarding last week’s cover story, “What President Trump could mean for the looming climate change crisis” reader “Just Sayin'” wrote: We may argue about the existence of global warming. However, not being wasteful at every opportunity might be advantageous to our entire society. Using less fuel and lowering our “green” (ironic label, no?) footprint might…
Higher Ground: Marijuana by the numbers
“Let’s smoke a number,” an old friend used to say. I’m not sure where the euphemism “number” to refer to a joint came from. Probably from the same place that the other numerous more colorful names for marijuana popped up — someone’s attempt to hide what they are doing to the authorities. It would be…
Horoscopes (Nov 7-13)
ARIES (March 21- April 20): In the middle of a gauntlet that’s kept you running for close to two years, you are just about to hit the jackpot. Nothing can stop you now; that is, unless you’ve lied or messed anything up along the way. The danger with you always lies in the fact that…
Singer-songwriter Kelly Jean Caldwell wants to destroy you
Kelly Jean Caldwell has been a brilliant lyricist and powerful singer for decades. Her lurid, magical songs marry the heartbreaking and the hilarious, which is perhaps why she’s so many local musicians’ favorite area songwriter. Though Caldwell works in the vernacular of Joni Mitchell or even Bob Dylan, and there’s certainly a strong country influence…
The Darleans finally release a second album
Detroit’s Danny and the Darleans are certainly on a roll. Their self-titled debut album (Nero’s Neptune, 2013) was the stuff of legends, admittedly something only Danny Kroha could pull off. Kroha, who of course shared dual frontman duty with Mick Collins in the highly influential Gories, has that certain kind of enviable charm, and it…
Politics & Prejudices: Heroes and horrors
Here’s something you can wash down with your milk and cookies: The election provided evidence that Michigan voters may not be so bigoted against transgender people after all. Consider this. John Austin, a two-term veteran who was the Michigan Board of Education’s president, decided to risk his career to do the right thing. He successfully…
The Whiskey Six offers craft beers, splended shots, and casual bites
Dining out on a regular basis is about finding places that satisfy in an oddly specific set of dimensions. There’s something about the right crowd of people — familiar faces from the neighborhood are a necessity — combined with the right menu, housed in the right place. It’s the elusive formula all restaurateurs strive to…
Savage Love: Husbandry
Q I’m a 37-year-old gay man who just got out of an abusive relationship. We were together five years, moved to Portland together, got married three years ago, yada, yada, yada. He suffered a traumatic injury earlier this year, which led to PTSD, which led to a nervous breakdown, which led to our savings being…
Side Dish: El Barzon’s Norberto Garita is living the American dream
Most people, in describing the growth of Detroit’s dining scene over the past decade or so, would point to Slows Bar BQ in Corktown for getting the ball rolling. And those people wouldn’t necessarily be wrong. After all, when Phillip Cooley opened the barbecue spot across from Michigan Central Station in 2005, the city wasn’t…
