Midtown or Cass Corridor? Jack White attempts to change the conversation
Suspiciously absent from Third Man’s press release: The word “Midtown,” a name that has become synonymous with that neighborhood’s recent redevelopment.
Detroit cop charged in corruption probe signed warrant that sparked lawsuit
A former Detroit police officer who has been criminally charged as part of a probe into the city’s scandal-plagued narcotics unit was a key player in a 2013 drug raid that’s at the center of an ongoing federal lawsuit, according to records obtained by MT. Officer Arthur Leavells was involved in an alleged conspiracy led…
Judge: Suit alleging Wayne County conducts illegal strip searches of inmates should be dismissed — unless case is amended
A lawsuit filed against Wayne County that alleges illegal strip searches of female inmates are conducted at the county jail should be dismissed, a federal magistrate judge has said — but the dispute surrounding the case is far from over. As part of a lawsuit that has wended its way through the system since 2012,…
Roar of freedom could blast us out of bed over next week
Civilians, prepare your eardrums for the earth-shattering thunder of FREEDOM!
Tidbits: Fun with food and drink tonight
Just a few fun food and drink things happening after work today.
The underplayed storyline on Michigan’s proposed film incentive package: Pension funds, state cover $19m in costs for Pontiac studio
Last week, a proposed $25 million film incentive package was approved by a committee in the Michigan Legislature, but most of the money isn’t earmarked for Batman. The highlight? Only $6 million of that package would be used for wooing film projects to the state; the remaining $19 million would be used to settle debt amassed…
Ponyride is looking for new artists in residence
Ponyride is looking for six artists in residence.
You can now bid on a Silverdome urinal autographed by Barry Sanders
Bidding starts at $500.
Third Man & Shinola buy a building together in the Cass Corridor
THIRD MAN RECORDS & SHINOLA PARTNER TO PURCHASE BUILDING IN DETROIT’S CASS CORRIDOR THIRD MAN RECORDS TO OPEN NEW DETROIT BRANCH SHINOLA TO EXPAND MANUFACTURING OPERATION
Listen to new Eminem track ‘Phenomenal’ for the movie ‘Southpaw’
Eminem was originally supposed to star in ‘Southpaw’, which would have been his first major film since 2002’s ‘8 Mile.’
Tonight in Ypsi: Malcolm Tent, Sirens @ Cafe Ollie
Two compelling alt-folk solo artists from the East Coast invade Cafe Ollie in Ypsi tonight.
Concert review: ‘Mics @Maccabees’
WHO: “Mics @ Maccabees” showcase WHERE: Maccabees at Midtown, Detroit WHEN: Friday, May 29, 2015
I-94 to close in Detroit for M-1 Rail streetcar work this weekend
Pack some patience before you head out the door this weekend: I-94 will be closed at Woodward in Detroit so the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) can demolish a bridge over the freeway. MDOT says the project pertains to the ongoing M-1 Rail streetcar project, where crews have been steadfastly rebuilding Woodward to facilitate the…
Watch: Slum Village welcome summer with new ‘Expressive’ video
This makes us want to go to the beach.
Here’s the infomercial for the 2015 Gathering of the Juggalos
Whoop whoop, et cetera!
Sneak peeks from the Dinner Club pop-up
Why the Dinner Club pop-up is so much fun, and how they worked Faygo into a four-course meal.
Detroit police settlements since 2004 cost city $70 million
WXYZ Channel 7’s investigative unit delivered a whopper of a story last week that showed, since 2008, Detroit has paid at least $27 million to settle lawsuits over police misconduct. And it’s likely the city has paid more. From WXYZ: But the disparity is even bigger than that. In researching this story, 7 Action News…
John Sinclair, Bobcat Goldthwait, and others to appear at 2015 Cinetopia Film Festival
View image | gettyimages.com Cinetopia International Film Festival has recently announced the full lineup of writers, directors, producers, and actors who will be on hand for post-screening discussion panels. Guests include poet John Sinclair, comedian Bobcat Goldthwait, director Suha Araj, composer Ivan Kral — among many others. The full schedule is available on Cinetopia’s website. In all, Cinetopia will feature…
ICYMI: While you were at the Taylor Swift show, an underground fire erupted in Detroit
At least two manhole covers exploded, and several buildings lost electricity.
Concert review: Andrew Barrett at UFO Factory
Detroit musicians are notoriously close-knit and supportive of each other. What’s crazy is how many of them are so incredibly good, people who’ve clearly burrowed deep into their crafts for years, but then are basically humble as hell.
The Detroit that never was: How the Woodward Plan died 197 years ago
Looking back on Detroit’s “Woodward Plan,” almost two centuries to the day after its final death.
Scenes from Jerry Vile’s ‘Oracle of Vile’ art show
We went to Jerry Vile’s one-night-only art show Saturday so you didn’t have to.
Concert review: Observations from Taylor Swift’s ‘1989 Tour’ (in 2015)
Perhaps the only thing more goth than double-fisting $10 Budweisers alone at a Taylor Swift concert is eating an entire plate of nachos alone at a Taylor Swift concert.
Check this stunning new Danny Kroha video from Third Man
Well, this is a nice, unexpected treat at the end of a short work week: Danny Kroha, in high def glory, doing “Walking Boss.” It’s Kroha’s birthday tomorrow, and he is celebrating it in Europe, touring with his old band the Gories, whose new 45 (first new recordings in years!) is amazing.
Concert review: Sebadoh at the Loving Touch
WHO: Sebadoh WHEN:Thursday, May 28, 2015 WHERE:The Loving Touch, Ferndale
Pig perp taken into custody by Shelby Township police
Thursday night Shelby Township police took this pig into custody. According to a story on WXYZ, Debbie DeRiemaecker was doing yard work when the pig charged her. She called 911 and officers were soon on the scene. The pig was soon reunited with its owner, but not before making a mess of the squad car. The…
GM Rockin’ on the Riverfront adds encore show featuring Eddie Money
Make sure your Dad doesn’t get too loaded because you know that those Mexican quaaludes interact weirdly with his high blood pressure meds!
Watch: Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ in American Sign Language
Here at Metro Times we certainly love a good video, just as we certainly love Eminem. Today, we bring you both of these fine things, thanks to a young woman who put together this rad version of ‘Lose Yourself’ in American Sign Language. Give it a watch below:
When Internet jokers make good: ‘Kung Fury’ is out
Online joke trailer becomes full-fledged movie. And we love it.
Dabble in the Farms tomorrow evening
Dabble in the Farms this weekend
Hear a track from Shigeto’s new jazz quartet
Shigeto has teamed up with a veteran jazz trumpeter.
Ann Arbor’s Colonial Lanes sees upgrades
The bowling alley will be closed from May 31 to Aug. 15.
DSO dedicates its June jazz festival to Marcus Belgrave
Jazz trumpeter Marcus Belgrave passed away on Sunday, May 24 at 78-years-old. In honor of the much beloved musicians passing, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has announced it will dedicate its June festival to Belgrave’s honor. “Marcus was not only a Detroit legend, he was a jazz icon,” said DSO President and CEO Anne Parsons in…
Concert review:Trampled by Turtles at ROMT
WHO: Trampled by Turtles WHEN: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 WHERE: Royal Oak Music Theater, Royal Oak
Missing woman last seen at Movement afterparty found alive in hospital
A woman treated at a hospital Wednesday as a “Jane Doe” was identified as a missing person last seen at a Movement party at the Masonic Temple.
Photographer Sam Sklar shows the real Detroit
Sklar says his photos are intended to be honest and display the city in its purest form.
Watch Drake sing new verse about fame and friendship in Detroit last night
Drake rap-sang/ possibly freestyled a brand new bit in Detroit last night; here it is!
Floyd Dent to settle with Inkster for nearly $1.4M
The 57-year-old Detroit man who was shown on dashboard camera being beaten by Inkster police officers during a traffic stop is expected to close a settlement today.
Check the brand new video by Detroit rapper MAHD
Rising star MAHD has released “Gorgeous Chick,” a new video off his new album 13. The Detroit native ditches his usual urban scenery for clear water and an extraordinary beach (not sure of the location, but it’s not Belle Isle).
11th edition of WALK Fashion Show takes place on Saturday
WALK Fashion Show’s 11th edition takes place this Saturday.
‘Best Bars In America’ celebration at Lager House tonight, with Royal Blackbirds, and steak
Tonight is Steak Night, which is reason enough to celebrate, but the spot is going to be featured on Esquire TV’s Best Bars In America show. How righteous is that?
Here’s the trailer for Phoebe Gloeckner’s ‘Diary of a Teenage Girl’
While no Michigan screenings have been scheduled yet, when we interviewed Gloeckner she said she might pursue her own Ann Arbor screening.
Detroit police shoot local singer’s dog at Navin Field
Alison Lewis’ dog Millie was shot on Sunday by Detroit police at Navin Field, site of historic Tiger Stadium.
Summer drinks: Getting your cooler ready for the sunshine
As the weather warms up, we’re starting to dip our toes, metaphorically speaking, into the beverages of summer. With a little prudent shopping (and the occasional gift basket from Powers Distributing), we have put together a collection of beverages we’ll be testing out for the next few weeks. This is by no means definitive, just…
Concert Review: Daniel and the Lion at the Majestic
Five men in the world’s finest denim and one woman with a flute are the secrets to visual and musical success.
Lou Barlow fights the power of slack
Guitarist Lou Barlow joined the hardcore punk band Deep Wound in 1982, during high school times in western Massachusetts. They put out a decent 7-inch plus a few songs on one compilation, and then broke up when they tired of the genre’s limitations. Not too long after that, Deep Wound’s drummer started a new, slower,…
Show Preview: Shana Cleveland & the Sandcastles at UFO Factory
I won’t pretend to have any idea which forces-at-be animate Shana Cleveland’s brain, hands, and mouth. But I’m grateful that the Seattle-based musician, visual artist, and writer is so attuned to them, and in so many different ways too. Cleveland is creative as hell, and her work is awesome, is what I’m saying there. Also,…
A chat with Jett Plastic’s Jarrett Koral
It seems silly to be writing an introduction for Jarret Koral in the Metro Times. Not only does everyone in Detroit’s vast music community seem to know the guy, but recent articles and TV spots about Koral and his Jett Plastic record label got passed around on social media so much this year, he might…
Justin Pope was shot and killed in Iraq in 2009 — his family is still trying to figure out who pulled the trigger
This much is known: Justin Pope is dead. Pope was a 25-year-old with tours of Iraq and Afghanistan under his belt as a corporal in the Marines before being honorably discharged and taking a job with DynCorp International, a private military contractor that provided security at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq in 2007. It was…
10 things you need to know about Detroit dining this week
Up in your mug — Midtown’s Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery is offering a “Mug Club” lifetime membership for $85. Using a points system, the membership allows members to earn one point (or 10 cents) for every dollar spent on food or any of their 30 taps. Included in the “Mug Club” membership is a…
Arab American National Museum turns 10
For the past decade, Dearborn’s Arab American National Museum has celebrated Arab culture of all kinds with exhibitions, productions, concerts, and other programming. To celebrate this milestone, the museum is showing Ten: The Exhibition, a showcase of contemporary Arab-American artists (including two from Michigan — Joe Namy and Wafer Shayota). To learn more about the…
West Willis Village’s Flo Boutique is simple, creative, and funky
Felicia Patrick has been in the boutique business for 16 years; just one year longer than her West Willis Village shop has been open. Flo Boutique, located next door to Avalon International Breads off Cass Avenue in Midtown, has been a staple in the district for more than a decade. The block has seen neighbors…
Higher Ground: The control group
Those who say that medical marijuana is a steppingstone to recreational marijuana are correct — although generally for the wrong reasons. However, in the rush to recreational here in Michigan and elsewhere, it would be a huge mistake to discount medical use and the needs of patients. People outside of the marijuana movement tend to…
Politics and Prejudices: Why our system is broken, A case study
Consider, now that the first flush of titillation and scandal is long past, the sadly contemptible career of one Virgil Smith. Virg is politically over, of course, whether or not he formally quits the legislature before they throw him out or put him away. By now, unless you’ve been in a barium mine since winter,…
Horoscopes (May 27 – June 2)
ARIES (March 21-April 20): You have so much going on. The influx of newness and change is spinning things much faster than usual. If you had time to look at it all you’d see a pattern of growth and emergence, after a period of crisis. It’s easier to sustain oneself in the midst of change…
Weekly reader responses
Dr. King’s lesson Every once in a while our readers just like to say thanks. Dear Mr. Gabriel, Thank you so much for your work, I could compliment many aspects of your kindness and high quality in your approach and crafting of your columns. What I like the most is your kind humbleness and the…
Savage Love: Aced out
Q: You often mention asexual people. I believe I may be one. I’m a 51-year-old woman. I’ve been separated from my opposite-sex partner for nearly nine years. I’ve been approached by a variety of men, each one interested in becoming “more than friends.” I haunt Craigslist’s “platonic m4w” section, but each time I reach out…
Ask a Juggalo: What is something a Juggalo would never do?
Q: What is something a Juggalo would never do? A: A Juggalo would never be a hound dog. Never literally harass and or be an asshole in any way shape or form. And to be irritating and to be weirdo in the sense of being just hound-dogging-ass motherfucker, that’s just no good. You don’t want…
Drink Up
Batch 69 | Frankenmuth Brewery 6.9% ABV | 69 IBU The World Expo of Beer, largely considered Michigan’s biggest beer-tasting event, took place on May 15 and 16 in Frankenmuth’s Heritage Park. Beers from around the world were sectioned off into 29 categories and the winners of each took home top honors. This year 461…
‘Corktown Jesse’ proves a chef can be a name without his own kitchen
He’s known as “Corktown Jesse” from his various pop-ups, but he’s really Jesse Knott, 36, a guy who grew up in Livonia but has lived in Detroit since 2003. He says, “I’ve been here a minute, seen a lot of crazy stuff change here.” His pop-ups have taken place at POP above Checker Bar downtown,…
Wyandotte’s Cheesesteak Institute of America is a franchise-ready conceit
A sandwich isn’t always a sandwich. No, we’re not talking about those dainty creations described as “wraps” or “rolls.” Nor are we discussing those mass-market, chain sandwiches assembled to order behind a sneeze shield. When we say “sandwich,” we’re talking about food for the working man. A sandwich is a sandwich! An imposing, deli-style Dagwood.…
Temptation Lounge emphasizes hospitality
Dustin Williams has owned Temptation Lounge for exactly “a year and a week.” The Hamtramck nightclub formerly known as Mars Bar hasn’t seen myriad changes since it came under new ownership, but has transformed enough to constitute an improvement. The interior still features a futuristic aesthetic and the bar has mostly national brand liquors, but…
