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Cinetopia is a filmic feast for metro Detroit
Five or 10 years ago, if you wanted to see the latest films making the rounds in Toronto, Sundance, and more, chances are you’d rack up enough frequent flier miles to redeem a round-trip ticket to Cannes for good measure. That’s because you’d basically have to travel to all those places, due to the lack…
11 bars it’s totally acceptable to take your kids to
Drinking with dependents.
12 summer 5ks for people who only ‘kinda run’
Summer is the season for relaxing and getting some downtime. For some, however, it’s the season for running. As in marathons and other exercise-related activities, and while these people usually sometimes frighten us, it’s not the worst idea to get out and get active when we’re not buried in snow. We know what you’re…
New Segway available, still makes you look like a douchelord
Where we’re going, we don’t need stairs.
Firefighters extinguish minor blaze at disused Pontiac Silverdome
The fire in the vacant stadium’s press box area was discovered Tuesday morning by security.
Today is Prince Day so party like it’s 1999
In honor of the Purple One’s 58th birthday today, the governor of Minnesota declared that June 7th will forever be remembered as Prince Day, a day we can all get down with. The governor encouraged the people of Minnesota to wear purple in remembrance of the icon, but we think that EVERYONE should wear purple…
‘Everyone I Owe’ fest pays it all back
23 bands. No Kickstarter.
Cool off this summer with Summer Beer Fest
Summer + beer = yes. It’s time for another installment of Summer Beer Fest, and this year’s party marks the fourth annual celebration of craft beer. On Saturday, June 18 from 7:30-11:00p.m. at Royal Oak Farmers Market, over 100 craft brews will be on hand for sampling from over 40 brewers, plus a number of…
State elections board recommends recreational legalization not go on ballot
Petition to put recreational legalization on state ballots faces hurdle from state Board of Elections.
26 1960s garage-rock killers from the Detroit area
Straight out of your head!
Oakland University faces $400,000 fine after tuition hike
EMU and OU to pay penalties imposed by state panel for breaching tuition hike cap.
What’s for Lunch: How about Chicken Shack at 1956 prices?
Get ’em while they’re hot.
We flew a drone over Monday’s Slow Roll Detroit
About 400 feet up beyond the buzzing crowd, police sirens, and idling semi trucks, the scene was peaceful.
Trumbullplex fights ‘The Lorax House’ developer over city land
This story has been updated with comments from real estate developer Alex Pereira and Mayor Mike Duggan’s office. An email landed in our inbox this morning from Trumbullplex, a Cass Corridor anarchist collective, asking for community support as it pushes to purchase two neighboring lots from the city’s Planning and Development Department, which takes applications for…
Tuesday morning blues after Hamtramck Slow Roll
This morning’s tempest in a teapot: Last night’s group ride ended with some break-ins and tickets.
The Big Bookstore is closing
Noooooooooo. Sad news today, The Big Bookstore on Cass Avenue is set to close sometime this year. According to an Instagram post from John King Books, “the oldest continually operated used bookstore in Detroit is closing sometime in 2016.” Read the full announcement below. A sad announcement from John King himself regarding one of our…
Tigers fans treated to double rainbow
And a top-notch annihilation of the Blue Jays.
L’Anse Creuse High School-North vandalized overnight
The district is considering going back to school days with six periods instead of seven.
Stream the Fake Surfers’ debut album right here
Straight-up, stripped-down, punk rock fun from local heroes.
Where to celebrate Negroni Week in metro Detroit
From June 6 to 12 you can drink at more than 30 Metro Detroit bars for a good cause.
15 vintage recipes to help you celebrate Vernor’s 150th birthday
Cooking with Vernor’s. And gelatin.
15 gifs that perfectly sum up driving in Detroit
It’s a pain in the ass but we all have to do it.
Muslims usher in Ramadan with food drive
The state’s Muslims rally to provide food aid for Michiganders during the holy month of Ramadan.
A deluge of tributes to David Gilkey, former Freep photojournalist killed in Afghanistan
The attack marks the first time an NPR journalist has been killed while on assignment.
Why Negroni Week gives metro Detroit a reason to celebrate
Help raise money for a good cause by drinking at more than 30 local establishments.
See Part 3 of Detroit Urbanism’s series on the Woodward Plan
Plenty of material available on Judge Woodward’s plan today, from Detroit Urbanism to an old Wayne State film.
Watch Warriors coach Steve Kerr break his whiteboard in one punch
Steve Kerr is all of us.
Video: Watch this interview of Muhammad Ali on Detroit’s ‘Speaking of Sports’
An interview of Muhammad Ali on Detroit’s first sports show.
Dashboard Confessional talk new music, new tour, and being an emo band
Your favorite emo band from high school is back on a new tour.
Legendary human being Muhammad Ali dies at 74
Detroit remembers The Greatest.
Sneak a peek at Corktown’s Bearded Lady this weekend
It’ll be the kitschiest Corktown hair salon and barbershop aimed at — but not necessarily restricted to — the LGBTQ community.
Upcoming Conserva finds home in former Torino in Ferndale
Get a taste of what chef Matthew Baldridge has cooking for one of his many ventures.
Break out the boots because it’s National Trails Day
Lace up fam — we’re going hiking.
Local hip-hop faves Captwolf play Third Man in late June
Consider this a showcase of some of our finest underground sounds.
Metro Detroit’s bigotry on display in reactions to 13-year-old’s death
Poisonous reactions to a child’s death will make you doubt our region’s future.
Thoughts about life, death, and ‘Me Before You’ from a guy in a wheelchair
And other personal reflections.
House passes DPS legislation, critics say bills will cripple already struggling district
“I’m disappointed. You had an opportunity to write history that put children first, not politics,” says state Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo.
New Vice episode focuses on heroin in Detroit
The gritty, tense music suggests that the episode will be intense.
Listen to ‘Maya and Marty’ theme song penned by Jack White
The new variety series gets a theme song from the Third Man Records founder.
A racist video from Grosse Pointe takes Facebook by storm
Another day, another act of racism in the Pointes.
See where people who live in Oakland County work
Michigan’s workforce, county by county — animated!
NASCAR and musicians combine forces for Keloorah fest at MIS
At no point should you not be indulging in getting sprayed with either foam and/or paint at this music festival, which takes place over two NASCAR weekends at Michigan International Speedway.
Wu-Tang’s Ghostface Killah and RZA stop by Detroit Vegan Soul
And guess what? There’s a second location planned for the popular vegan eatery! Holy crap!
Concert announcement: June Jamboree at The Crofoot
*Insert sunglasses emoji here.*
In honor of the folk-blues weirdo’s show at El Club Friday night, here are our 25 favorite Jandek songs
The loner outsider music icon’s 25 greatest hits, right here!
Prince’s cause of death finally confirmed
After weeks of speculation and rumors, Prince’s death was finally confirmed and sadly the buzz is all true. The Associated Press is reporting that Prince overdosed on opioids on April 21st. The legend was reportedly seeking medical attention one week before his death for a drug overdose, so it doesn’t come as quite a shock to…
The Avalanches are back after 16 years with new music featuring Danny Brown
It’s been way too long.
Tomorrow night: Fishbone’s funky, triumphant return to Detroit
One of the best live bands around is playing tomorrow; are you ready?
Body found after 13-year old Detroit boy’s disappearance
Deontae Mitchell was last seen Tuesday outside Nino’s Market on Detroit’s east side.
Bleakest and Brightest: Ranking the futures of the four Detroit sports franchises
Say what you will about the people of Detroit, but one thing is for certain: win or lose, the people of this city love their sports teams. Whether it’s the perennially laughable Lions or the gold standard of success in the NHL, the Red Wings, Detroiters love their teams with a passion that can, at times,…
Tigers pitcher: I had the Zika virus
It was recently made known that Tigers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez recently contracted the Zika virus. Yes that virus, the one the CDC set to ‘Level 1 Activation’, the highest possible response level and the same level given to Ebola. So how did a Detroit baseball player contract this disease? The Tigers pitcher contracted the virus…
Seven Brothers Bar to close next month
The bar’s spirit will live on, however, as part of the growing Planet Ant Theater empire.
Sugar House gets nod on Esquire’s ‘Best Bars in America’
Many drinks, much hospitality.
Legendary artist FUTURA exhibition opens at Library Street Collective
Library Street Collective has announced the solo exhibition NEW HORIZONS by legendary graffiti artist FUTURA, which will open on Saturday, June 18th at 6pm. His artwork now appears on the billboard at 25 East Grand River, which has also previously showed the works of Revok and Shepard Fairey. FUTURA, formerly known as Futura 2000, got his…
Just announced: lineup for the 24th annual Concert of Colors
This year’s free, three day fest looks more fun than ever.
Jazzy Nights at Chene Park kicks off tonight
A whole world of jazz awaits at Chene Park.
Ringwald Theatre ready the annual Gay Play Series
Everything from Barbra’s basement to a Colorado porn festival, there’s seems to be nothing this quirky cavalcade of gay comedy doesn’t have.
You have to see Detroit’s 1968 Olympic Bid video
The ‘Detroit: City on the Move’ video features sparking pure water, the most boring intro ever, and oh yeah, tons of white people (including JFK!)
Great Lakes Water Authority approves a 4.3 percent water bill hike for the suburbs
Part of the increase has to do with the expected loss of Genesee County as a customer as it moves to the Karegnondi Water Authority.
Woman told shorts are ‘too short’ to board flight
Bringing the humanity back to air travel… unless you’re a woman.
Poll: Snyder’s approval ratings take a major nosedive
52 percent of polled Michigan voters said they disapproved of Snyder’s performance during his five years in office.
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, dance studio partner in program for people with a disability
On the first Saturday of every month, couples gather on the dance floor at Fred Astaire Dance Studio to learn the fundamentals of the waltz, fox trot, and other ballroom moves. But this isn’t just another class at the Bloomfield Hills studio. This is Dance Mobility, a free program that brings together wheelchair users and…
Black Lotus Beer
Clawson is home to some of the best beer in the world. Black Lotus Brewing Co. earned a Gold award at the 2016 World Beer Cup. Black Lotus took home the gold in the “strong ale beer style” category for the brewery’s Ninja Pirate Barley Wine. Don’t let the name fool you, the Ninja Pirate…
C.J. Barrymore’s adds to already stacked lineup
Rockin’ roller coaster
Stir it Up: Debate over Detroit’s comeback a fight worth having
A few weeks ago I spoke with a guy who mentioned what a small city Detroit has become. As a proud Detroit defender, I pointed out that our city is still one of the top 20 for population in the United States. Then the U.S. Census Bureau came out with the news last week that…
Savage: The Kid
Q There’s this boy — he’s 29; I’m 46 and female. We met when we were 23 and 41. I was not and am not into little boys. The Kid chased me, and I turned him down for months — until I got drunk one night and caved. It was supposed to be a one-night…
Horoscopes (June 1-7)
ARIES (March 21- April 20): The last few years are just about to yield the fruits of your labors. The message for now comes down to being patient. This will fly, or it won’t. Everything depends on where you’re coming from. The need to remain open to the will of heaven could be a challenge…
Shinola sister store opens in Midtown
A recent study came out that told Detroiters what we already know: The city needs more shopping establishments. Luckily, new stores seem to be opening every day, and neighborhoods like Midtown are popping with plenty of retail offerings. City Bird, Nest, Cass Corridog, Source Booksellers, Thrift on the Ave, Tulani Rose, The Hub, and Shinola…
Italian fare pops with flavor in Ferndale
Ferndale: It’s the one suburb that most would agree is the cool burb, where brightly hued faux hawks fit in just as well with doggie water bowls outside of the slow pour coffee shop, where the rocker BBQ joint or sports bar can coincide peacefully with the vegan cocktail bar and eatery. If you’re in…
Detroit’s historic Whitney restaurant has so much to offer
The Whitney is one of the most beautiful places in Detroit that’s also open to the public. The historic mansion is home to a fine dining restaurant that serves the best scallops we’ve personally ever tasted, and their beef Wellington — just yum. Of course you’ll pay a pretty penny for those delicious meals, which…
Matt Smith walks us through Andre Williams’ new album ‘I Wanna Go Back to Detroit City’
From impromptu recordings to hourlong jam sessions, Andre Williams’ I Wanna Go Back to Detroit City (Bloodshot Records, out June 3) is a collection of refreshing tunes demonstrating all of his influences and musical capabilities without him actually playing an instrument (aside from the tambourine on the last track). Blues, garage rock, country, pop, and of course,…
Politics & Prejudices: Trump: Traumatizing children
For nearly a year now, the media has been fascinated by Donald Trump’s every utterance, the more sexual and outrageous the better. Did he really talk about his schlong? Did he really say “blood coming out of her whatever?” Did he really say John McCain wasn’t much of a war hero because he was captured?…
Brooklyn’s masters of shoegaze appear for back-to-back Detroit dates
New York City has long been identified as the spiritual home to a million and one musical trends. Hip-hop, salsa, punk, electroclash (just kidding) — all of these movements have at one time or another found their stories inextricably woven into the fabric and landscape of what is arguably America’s greatest city. Around a decade…
