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Power of the people
As the government abdicated its responsibilities, a small but concerted group of citizens brought the Flint water crisis to light… and continue to fight for change.
What’s the next Third Man 7″? Why, Jack White and the Muppets covering Stevie Wonder, of course.
Click to watch a clip of Mr. White and the Muppets cover “You Are the Sunshine of My Life.”
Prepare yourself for St. Patrick’s Day at Irish Taste Fest
Get ready for St. Paddy’s Day at Irish Taste Fest.
Be the first to own a custom Detroit Straw
Detroit isn’t just a city, it’s an ideology. And it’s epitome is Straw.
AsDetroitsOwn visual experience unites art and extreme sports
If the X-Games and the art world had a baby, this would be it.
Advocacy groups demand reprieve for undocumented victims of Flint water crisis
Groups want to ensure the well-being of undocumented immigrants doesn’t get lost in the shuffle.
Show preview: Swiss dance sensation Nora En Pure at Grasshopper Underground Wednesday, March 2
Go see what all the fuss is about, and what else are you doing on a Wednesday night, anyway?
Show preview: Sunflower Bean at the Majestic on Wednesday, March 2
It’s cool if you’ve never heard of them before; their first album isn’t even out for a few more days.
RIP Gil Hill: Here’s the minute-long clip to remember him by
The former Detroit supercop summed up in 60 seconds for the millennial set.
Be an extra in the new Transformers and watch all your dreams come true
Now’s your chance to tell Marky Mark how you really feel about Wahlburgers.
Just announced: Flight of the Conchords play Detroit in June
This show has “date night” written all over it.
ASHE Supply Co. opens in M@dison Building, other changes afoot for Broadway
It won’t be long before we no longer recognize this block in downtown.
This cat’s LinkedIn profile is absolutely better than yours
WE CAN ALL LEARN A LOT FROM RUDI
February singles roundup: six great new Detroit hip-hop tracks
Leaf Erickson preaches that “A like button and a comment shouldn’t make you paranoid/after all we’re adults so let’s avoid/social media.” Tell it!
UPDATED: Fancy promotional copy of Stooges’ ‘Fun House’ LP on eBay sells for over $2,600
Wow. You can pretty much press up 750 LPs at Archer for that much dough.
Got a Leap Day birthday? That’ll score you a free bag o’ chips from Better Made this week
Throw in some onion dip and maybe some Faygo and you’ve got yourself a decent spread for a little birthday party.
Detroit Police Department on the hook for $100K after shooting a dog
Well this is disturbing.
The Leap Day 29 cent pizza is a lie
And the only cure is Ja Rule.
Vault of Midnight to open in downtown Detroit this spring
Now let the vault of midnight resound!
Detroitblogger John looks at the Smith Cabin
John Carlisle tells the story of an unassuming, off-kilter house that is a Detroit original.
Who are you?: A millennial’s review of The Who at The Joe
Some old dudes played their old people British music at some really big place, and we were there!
Watch Jack White sing ‘Fell in Love with a Girl’ with Kermit the Frog
Like we said, Jack White’s going to be on The Muppets on Tuesday. It’s the show’s season finale, and according to Third Man Records Instagram, White will be there to help Kermit with his relationship woes. In a new teaser for the episode, we see two cross paths while sitting at a stoplight and well,…
Docs reveal Flint’s EM agreed to buy $1M worth of extra water from the KWA — this was never about saving money.
The move went against the council’s wishes and resulted in the struggling city being on the hook for extra sums of money.
The Red Wings released a new logo and people got super pissed
With the anticipation of the new, still-unnamed stadium looming, the Red Wings decided to freak everyone out by revealing a new logo. Sort of. The logo features an Old English style D — similar to the Tigers logo, with a fancy wing shape coming off the end of the letter. Fans thought the graphic would…
Jack White’s going to be on The Muppets
Will Jack White sing “Rainbow Connection” when he appears on the TV show?
Oak Park historic Albert Kahn building to be reimagined as new eatery
This Oak Park landmark is set for quite the transformation.
This video of a T-rex wiggling around Wayne State is pretty much the best thing ever
Now here’s something you don’t see every day.
Is Nate Kinsler the next Eminem type of fella?
Watch his debut music video “Like That” and decide for yourself.
This weekend: Learn about frogs and toads, and help the Rouge River
It turns out these bug-eyed little guys are terrific indicators of ecological health.
New Detroit marijuana dispensary laws set to take effect
But organizers are still pushing for changes, a last-minute reprieve, and more.
Bon Bon Bon outgrows its tiny chocolate factory, buys new, bigger property in Hamtramck
Bon Bon Bon plans to stay in Hamtramck for the long haul.
Sweet Lorraine’s Mac n’ Brewz! soft opens in Midtown
Ooey-gooey, boozy goodness now open in Midtown.
Detroit is one of the best cities for women in tech
Who runs Detroit’s tech world? Girls.
Dates and details set for 2016 Detroit Art Book Fair
The fair is “mostly for independent publishers or booksellers that work with art and/or poetry books.”
Critics sound off on Detroit architectural plans for Venice Bienniale
A local group has declared the U.S. Pavilion’s efforts to reimagine Detroit at the Venice Bienniale will almost certainly be flawed and destructive.
Get ready for Hamtramck Music Festival 2016
HMF takes place at 25 venues (including the library)— so many great performers, all playing to support a great cause (Ben’s Encore)!
Did ya hear the news? People can buy houses in Detroit.
And we’re not talking about those $500 houses.
TONIGHT: Al Jazeera America asks Metro Times critic about Detroit’s exploding restaurant scene
We hope we helped give a more nuanced local perspective on the many changes afoot in the local food scene.
Two chances to catch the genius Melvin van Peebles in Detroit this week
“These lines are not a homage to brutality that the artist has invented, but a hymn from the mouth of reality.” Those are the first words you see when you watch Melvin Van Peebles’ classic film ‘Sweetback.’
A new fast food chain could be headed to Detroit, but it’s not what you think
Roy Choi, whose Kogi Korean taco trucks launched a street food craze across the U.S., seems to have his eye on brining his flavor to Detroit.
Greektown Casino will be rebranded as Jack Casino
Greektown Casino will become Jack Detroit Casino Hotel Greektown.
Like surprises? Then Secret Cinema is for you
A fun twist on a classic film series.
Photo of the day: A liar, a thief, and a murderer
Is Michigan’s governor a murderer?
Stir It Up: Paying for the poison
How in the hell can the people in a city in the middle of the largest source of freshwater on the entire planet be paying the highest water rates in the country for poisoned water? That question came to mind when I saw numbers released by a group called Food and Water Watch detailing that…
Drink Up: Skyy Infusions Honeycrisp Apple | 35%
How about these apples? Skyy, a worldwide leader in vodka, has introduced a brand-new flavor to their Infusions line and you’ll want to take a big, crunchy bite out of this bottle. Skyy Infusions Honeycrisp Apple is infused with natural honeycrisp apple flavor, which creates a refreshing flavor that’s just what the doctor ordered. It…
Feedback: Reader Responses
Last week’s cover story about Michigan’s and Ohio’s prison kitchens (“Something still stinks in Michigan and Ohio’s prison kitchens,” Feb. 17) prompted an email from a reader identified as E. Cissell, who wrote: I completely agree with this week’s feature story. I personally have served time in Michigan’s Oakland County Jail (OCJ), about nine months…
Mark your calendar today for these upcoming shows
March 20, AC/DC at the Palace of Auburn Hills; palacenet.com; Tickets start at $75. March 24, Rihanna at the Palace of Auburn Hills; aeglive.com; Tickets from $30.50 to $151. March 26, Eugene Chadbourne at Trinosophes; trinosophes.com; $10 suggested donation. April 1, Smashing Pumpkins and Liz Phair at the Fillmore; thefillmoredetroit.com; at the Fillmore; Tickets at $ 45, $60, and $75. April 7,…
Coheed and Cambria shifts focus from concept albums
Concept albums have been around for a few years by now; many point to Frank Sinatra’s 1955 In the Wee Small Hours as the first concept album, for its cohesive theme and pervasive mood. And while much has been made in the last two decades of “the death of the album” and rise of the…
Caitlin Drinkard’s first solo album draws inspiration from Seoul, poetry, and more
Under the alias Du Nord, the deliriously talented country-folk artist Caitlin Drinkard (Golden, Drinkard Sisters) has finally released her first solo album. It’s on the cassette format via Chris Butterfield’s Tool & Die label, but you can also check it out online at dunordmusic.bandcamp.com. Drinkard recorded all the parts on the album. “I’m calling it…
Politics and Prejudices: The truth about Scalia
When U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dropped dead at a Texas hunting resort this month, just about everyone felt compelled to say how great he was, even his enemies. U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn, a Democrat who likely disagreed with Scalia on virtually everything, told me he was “a gigantic intellect whose thoughts had…
Raise the Bar: Lockhart’s features lower level bar
Chances are you’ve heard of Lockhart’s BBQ. The restaurant is sister to the Royal Oak Brewery, and the two are just around the corner from each other. While Royal Oak Brewery’s speciality is, obviously, beer, while Lockhart’s is, obviously, barbecue the two share a similar aesthetic, laid-back vibe, and customer base. Fans of Lockhart’s are…
Feng Taste offers designer sushi at a value
See 24 photos of Feng Taste here The story of Feng Taste in suburban Farmington Hills begins in downtown Detroit at the famous Joe Muer Seafood. The high-end eatery set out to reclaim its legendary status back in 2011 when it reopened inside the Renaissance Center. Chief among the changes to its menu, was the…
Savage Love: Crosswords
Q Gay, 30something male in D.C. My boyfriend of three years has been acting strange — not taking his anti-depression meds, says he’s feeling weird. He has withdrawn from me, sleeps 15 hours a day, and has been canceling on commitments to socialize with friends. That I am fine with — he’s blue and I…
Horoscopes (Feb. 24-March 1)
ARIES (March 21-April 20): You have let too many important people fall through the cracks. Any bridges that haven’t been burned are still open to reconstruction. You’re in the middle of an experience that is teaching you a lot about what you haven’t given enough to. Don’t let guilt and/or pride keep you from patching…
