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Juggalo feminism is real
A Vice piece chronicling Juggalo feminist leader Rachel Paul opened our eyes today.
Flint’s 9/11 Memorial Corner — an epilogue
Amid Flint’s decline, one couple has pushed back against blight by creating the 9/11 Memorial Corner, a little known patriotic monument. The print edition of this week’s MT features a story that originally ran on The Morning News about the creators of the corner, Suzie Fitch and her husband, Moose. The couple decided to give away…
Chef Brendon Edwards and bartender Joe Robinson to preview menu for Standby
Chef Brendon Edwards and bartender Joe Robinson are giving a glimpse of the menu at the upcoming Standby.
No-kill animal shelter Detroit Dog Rescue gets city approval
It’s the first in Detroit.
Detroit Free Press finds, publishes lost Mitch Albom column
We usually prefer to let Mitch Albom go on his merry way without much thought. It’s not our money, after all, nor our readers. Hate-reading the Free Press columnist long ago lost its fortifying and satisfying crunch. Inspecting his current work — the oozy byproduct left in his wake as he lazily meanders through a…
Chance the Rapper announces Detroit date
Chance the Rapper is coming back to Detroit (even though one of you guys threw a beer on him).
New mobile parking app makes parking in Detroit easier
Say goodbye to tearing the couch apart for coins!
Greektown at Sundown closes Monroe for summer foodie series
Cool, we need more walking downtown, anyway.
Watch this guy sandboard the dunes at Silver Lake State Park
We stumbled across this video today, courtesy of the fine folks at Michigan Adventure Racing, of a lad taking a sandboard plunge at Silver Lake State Park in Mears, MI. The footage and view are both pretty spectacular, and have us itching to try the sport out for ourselves. Give it a watch below:
Event preview: ‘I Was Here’ panel with local promoters at Trinosophes tonight
This looks like a very worthy event this evening, the latest ‘I Was Here’ event, held tonight, Tuesday, July 28 at Trinosophes.
Highland Park’s Bill Haley gets the New Yorker treatment
Is tlwrl (too long, will read later) a thing? Because we totally will read this long article about rock pioneer Bill Haley after dinner tonight.
Detroit restaurant wire: Bucharest expands, new Brush Park breakfast spot, Guardian bank vault restaurant
Lots of development taking shape in Detroit’s food scene… Plus, bank vault eatery to hit downtown?
What’s for lunch: It’s Lobster Week at Mudgie’s
Lunch plans made for the rest of the week.
Hamtramck Guerrilla Road Crew fights potholes, raises funds
Residents of Hamtramck have faced some unusually bumpy roads this year. According to reporting in the city’s hometown paper, The Review, the city piggybacked on a pothole repair contract with another city, then had to discontinue the filling because the project wasn’t properly bid out. That left Hamtramck in a lurch of sorts, as other…
Here’s what the Metro Times website looked like 15 years ago
We thought we’d take a little trip down memory lane today, back to a time when MT was first starting to grapple with this whole “Internet” thing. The above photo is a snapshot of metrotimes.com circa July 2, 2000, a time when it was common practice to list your headlines willy nilly on a page…
NSFW: Sex scenes from behind the Satanic Temple statue!
Make sure no one else can see your screen before you click here. Absolute salaciousness and wickedness is to be found, here.
Your Monday morning pick-me-up is this live show Television played in Cleveland 40 years ago
Forty years ago, in their first foray outside of New York City, the rock band Television played with Rocket from the Tombs at the invitation of RFTT’s Peter Laughner. They played the Piccadilly Inn on July 25, 1975. Cleveland was of course as much a source of proto/early punk excellence as NYC, but you know…
The Satanic Monument unveiling, in one perfect, six-second Vine
Did you miss this Saturday’s unveiling of the Satanic Temple’s Baphomet in Detroit? The sold-out event drew hundreds to gaze upon what has been billed as “the most controversial and politically charged contemporary work of art in the world.” The event was held in an undisclosed industrial building outside of downtown, the location of which…
Secret Windsor wine lounge: Enter by fingerprint scanner
A top-secret wine club in Windsor? Sign us up.
Ryan Felton goes solo
We at MT watched Ryan Felton go from news-hunting intern to talented international freelancer.
Show preview and Thelma Nightingale Q and A: Disco Divas at Chene Park tonight
Maxine Nightingale may not be a household name but her music was certainly heard on household radio. The 1976 hit “Right Back Where We Started From” propelled Nightingale to the number two spot on the Billboard top 100. She also nabbed a number five spot on the Billboard R&B charts for the soft listening “Lead…
Venue change on Echo and the Bunnymen Sept. 13: Moved from St Andrews to the Fillmore
Echo & the Bunnymen sold out St. Andrew’s Hall, so the show has now moved up to The Fillmore. Tickets are still available for the Fillmore show, which is still taking place on Sept. 13 with doors at 7 p.m.; Tickets at $29.50 and $39.50.
Former O’Blivion’s to open next month as vegan-friendly gastropub Bobcat Bonnie’s
Gone are the dropped ceilings, old-school Irish green trim and greasy pub food offerings of the shuttered O’Blivion’s on Michigan Avenue in Corktown. When the new Bobcat Bonnie’s opens its doors Aug. 10, Corktownians will be given more veggie-friendly options in a cooler, sleeker environment. That’s what founder Matt Buskard and chef Beren Ekine-Hewitt told…
Emagine Novi to screen four original ‘Mission: Impossible’ films for free
You can catch the first four ‘Mission: Impossible” films for free at Emagine Novi.
Riding the bus with Gary Winslow: Questions
A broken-down old man asking for change on the bus sets Gary’s thoughts in motion.
Watch Vice News, Charlie LeDuff discuss middle class America in Detroit’s Masonic Temple
Things got tense between Dalmia and LeDuff.
What’s up with Rand Paul’s ‘Detroit Republican’ shirt
In a video posted to YouTube, U.S. presidential candidate Rand Paul wore a Detroit-themed shirt. But that’s not what we found strange.
Catch a glimpse of Townhouse Detroit during soft opening this week
What do you think of Townhouse Detroit’s design?
Chene Park issues statement, narrowly averts noise war between nations
We have to admit that we’re a bit disappointed that this international noise conspiracy didn’t escalate.
Insane Clown Posse invites Bronies into Juggalo family?
Satire Dep’t: The horror-rap duo has made it official: Bronies are welcome at the Gathering of the Juggalos
Ty Segall’s Fuzz to play PJ’s Lager House on Nov. 19
The California-based Fuzz is a mega badass trio featuring Charles Moothart, Ty Segall and Chad Ubovich.
Rapper Icewear Vezzo makes good in neighborhood, opens Chicken Talk
Rapper Icewear Vezzo wants his Chicken Talk restaurant to be the talk of the neighborhood.
Show review: The Tallest Man on Earth at Royal Oak Music Theater, July 20
Who: The Tallest Man on Earth
When: Monday, July 20, 2015
Where: Royal Oak Music Theater
Writer John Colapinto: Move the publishing business to Detroit
Award-winning novelist and feature writer John Colapinto suggests — perhaps tongue in cheeck — moving the publishing business to Detroit.
Rapper and ganjapreneur Berner to make a surprise Detroit appearance
Head up, potheads!
Delray’s best-kept secret: Carbon Athletics Club
It’s a typical Wednesday morning on Gates Street in the run-down, industrial Delray neighborhood of Detroit, where the Carbon Athletics Club has just opened for its members. The 57 mm antitank gun from World War II is still planted in its parking lot, designating the club as the meeting place of Jeep Gabrys American Legion…
Pair arrested after Michigan-Ohio State brawl breaks out on Ohio ferry
Michigan-Ohio State rivalries have been known to get pretty heated, but last weekend football fandom was taken to a new level when a brawl broke out between opposing fans aboard a ferry in Port Clinton, OH. 25-year-old Ashley Artiaga and her boyfriend, 31-year-old Ian Schuster, were arrested early Sunday morning after the duo began arguing…
Music Hall announces Fall/ Winter arts lineup and 5 for $99 deal
We awoke to a long email from our friends at the esteemed Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, including both the highlights of their upcoming season going well into the new year, and the announcement that they’ve got a new program where you can see five shows in the dance, family and world categories…
Taking beer knowledge to the next level
Time was when you heard “beer” and “college” in the same sentence, it was because you were listening to some bro recount the good times at the latest Tappa Kegga Bru frat party. These days you’re just as likely to be overhearing a conversation between students taking a class on the sudsy elixir at one…
If you seek a pleasant pint, look about you
When the Stroh Brewery Company closed its 135-year-old plant on Gratiot Avenue in Detroit in 1985, many thought it signaled the end of beermaking in Michigan. No one would have predicted that 30 years later, the state would bounce back to boast more than 200 breweries, and yet here we are. What makes Michigan —…
Raising a toast to local beers that also happen to be some of the best in the country
With more than 200 breweries scattered throughout both peninsulas serving thousands of beers to millions of thirsty customers, the question naturally arises: What are the best brews that Michigan has to offer? The answer is more complicated than it might seem. Two popular websites, BeerAdvocate.com and RateBeer.com, annually publish subjective “best of” lists that are…
A brewing renaissance takes shape
If Detroit’s long and illustrious brewing history could be compared to a play, the first act ended in 1985 with the closing of the 135-year-old Stroh’s plant on Gratiot Avenue. Following an intermission of seven years, the second act began rather modestly in 1992 when the first brewpub license under Michigan’s new law allowing them…
The rise of lager
If you’ve spent any time around craft beer lovers — say, longer than five minutes — you’ve probably heard someone dismiss light lagers as “fizzy yellow beer.” But the fact is, there’s some truth to those hated Budweiser “brewed the hard way” commercials. Lagers are among the most difficult beers to make — or at…
Taking a tour through some of Michigan’s most notable brews
What’s in a flagship beer? Sometimes it’s a lot of alcohol, sometimes it’s a little. Maybe it includes a few truckloads of hops, or perhaps it swings more to the malty side of the pendulum. And sometimes these beers were just what their breweries’ founders intended to anchor their brands in the marketplace, but more…
Women’s brewing group celebrates with beer collaborations, anniversary party
Like most great things, the idea for a professional association of women in Michigan’s thriving craft beverage industry came up over a few beers. Sometime during the Polar Vortex of 2014, several women, including brewer Angie Williams of Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham and Pauline Knighton, a sales representative with Short’s Brewing, got together over…
Recently added: Mark your calendar today for these upcoming shows
Tickets are now on sale for these events, just added this week: Aug. 27, Lenny Kravitz at Meadow Brook Music Festival; facebook.com/MeadowBrookMusicFestival; Tickets start at $29.50. Sept. 23, Godsmack, Sevendust at The Fillmore Detroit; thefillmoredetroit.com; Tickets start at $20. Sept. 25, Breaking Benjamin at The Fillmore Detroit; thefillmoredetroit.com; Tickets start at $20. Sept. 27, Slash…
Drink Up
Imperial Hatter India Pale Ale New Holland Brewing Co. 10% ABV | 80 IBU New to 2015, Michigan-based New Holland Brewing updated the recipe for its flagship Mad Hatter Midwest IPA — somewhat of a risky move considering the beer, first brewed in 1998, has become one of the brand’s most popular products. Plus, changes…
Horoscopes (July 22-28)
This week’s Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a late-Virgo, almost Libra Moon, with the Sun standing on the threshold of the cusp that separates the sign of the Crab from the sign of the Lion. For more than one reason this is an auspicious time. The next few weeks will give all…
A parade of stars at Lucy and the Wolf
Another small-plates place with exquisite food! They’re everywhere now: Wright & Co., Selden Standard, Café ML, Chartreuse, and some of us remember the original Small Plates, which opened downtown on Broadway Street 13 years ago. The idea was original enough then that it made sense to put the concept in the name. I’m guessing that…
State seeks to dismiss unemployment lawsuit
Earlier this month, a cover story in this rag took a look at how the overhauled Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has been a detriment to the well-being of working-class individuals across the state. In a nutshell, computer software implemented in 2013 now handles unemployment claims filed by Michigan residents. If the software, which is called…
Politics and Prejudices: Detroit Council follies
Gotta love those wild and crazy kids on the Detroit City Council! Back in April, they rolled over for Mike Ilitch’s empire like a set of cocker spaniel puppies, happily rezoning a dozen acres to make him happier with his new hockey and entertainment palace. Excuse me. I meant the one we’re mostly building for…
‘Southpaw’ isn’t quite a knockout
Southpaw | B- Rated R, 123 minutes It may be unfair, but it’s inevitable that the modern boxing movie will ultimately be compared to John Avildsen and Sylvester Stallone’s scrappy but brilliant Rocky. The genius of their 1976 Best Picture Oscar winner was its indie commitment to character-based storytelling and an ending that allowed its…
Raise the Bar: Tap at MGM Grand Detroit caters to both beer geeks and newbies
As the craft beer movement continues to gain traction in Detroit, it can be tough to find ways to please both the seasoned connoisseur and someone just starting to dip their toes into the world of craft beverages. “There’s so much beer geekdom going on, which is a good thing, and we’re certainly on the…
Modern alt-folk progenitors Sam Beam and Ben Bridwell finally join forces
I’m listening to a covers album called Sing Into My Mouth (Black Cricket/ Brown), with two folksy, gentle-voiced, major dudes laying down tasteful versions of songs originally written by Sade, Spiritualized, Bonnie Raitt, Ronnie Lane, Talking Heads, John Cale, and six others. Released just two weeks ago, the album is credited to “Iron and Wine…
Vibing on the same influences with Brooklyn’s Dreamers
Scanning the colorful, graphic lineup posted on Mo Pop’s website, certain names immediately pop out. The notoriety of acts like Modest Mouse, Iron and Wine, and Passion Pit is reinforced by the giant letters that spell out their famous names at the top of the list in bright, eye-catching colors. Scroll down farther, past Chromeo,…
Mo Pop Festival ’15 is bigger and better at a new location
As you might have heard, the ever-successful and much-adored annual Mo Pop Festival has migrated and will no longer be held at the Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights. Instead, it’s moved into the city, and takes place over the course of two days now — at Detroit’s West Riverfront Park. It’s basically the same…
Jessica Hernandez on Latin punk, Le Tigre, and playing the festival circuit
After a few bumps in the road, including a major label deal gone south, Jessica Hernandez seems to be in the right place. The Detroit-grown musician is in the midst of a large national tour now. And she and her band, the Deltas, are enjoying a deal with the upstart New York City-based independent label…
Feedback: Oh, dog-gone it!
Oh, dog-gone it! A July 10 New York Times article about the supposed trend of artists migrating from New York City for Detroit’s cheaper rents sparked a lively discussion online. In a reply blog post, Lee DeVito cast doubt on the scope of the trend, citing the fact that several of the people mentioned in…
Ann Arbor institution the Ark celebrates 50 years of folk
Most places founded on ideals don’t last for more than a few years, let alone a half-century. From all indications, Ann Arbor in the 1960s was built based on ideals of peace, love, and art. These passionate sentiments are still very much a part of the city’s identity, but if you walk through Ann Arbor…
Retail Detail: DIY Vapor Supply brings smoking into the 21st century
For Mark Dennis, the decision to launch DIY Vapor Supply, a retail store that sells vaping products for anyone who wants to jump from cigarettes to e-cigarettes, was a cinch: he says he wanted to save lives. “I truly believe that cigarettes are just horrible for your health,” says Dennis, the chief operating officer of…
Higher Ground: Making an example
Last week the Detroit Medz shop on Detroit’s west side was raided for “selling marijuana outside the provisions of the state medical marijuana act,” says Sgt. Cassandra Lewis of the Detroit police media relations department. News reports said police found two guns, 4,100 grams (about 9 pounds) of marijuana, and arrested one person — although…
How a homeless Satanic monument wound up in Detroit
Baphomet is part man and part animal. The goat-headed Satanic symbol is often shown with one arm pointing upward and the other pointing down. He is even sometimes depicted with female breasts. The icon means different things to different people, but for the Satanic Temple, Baphomet’s dualities make him the perfect symbol of reconciling opposites…
Matana Roberts at Media City Film Festival’s opening night at MOCAD
I asked Oona Mosna, program director of the Media City Film Festival, about the fest’s opening night event, which features performances by saxophonist Matana Roberts and expanded cinema artist Malcolm Le Grice. Mosna’s responses to questions about Roberts’ work, of which I was mostly clueless (though hey, Pitchfork gave the onetime TV on the Radio…
Ask a Juggalo: What is a “joker’s card?”
Q: Can you tell non-Juggalos what a “joker’s card” is? A: It’s what they promised us from the beginning: There will be six eras, six sets of “joker’s cards.”A joker’s card is another way of saying the major full-length albums by the Insane Clown Posse. The ICP guys have already delivered six of their first…
