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Hey, America! Hillsdale College is aiming for you, too.
In Michigan’s rural outback, it’s not that odd to hear the sounds of guns. Of course, there’s deer hunting season. Bang! And maybe militia groups practicing and plotting to kidnap and kill the governor. Bang! Bang!! But near the campus of Hillsdale College, disciplined gun sounds abound at the John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education…
5 Best CBD Oils for Tooth Pain Relief – Fall 2022 Overview
Did you know that when the season changes, the breeze gets colder, and your tooth pain may worsen? That’s right, it does! While dental neglect is the primary cause of poor oral health and dental pain, you should know that the changing weather also plays a role in it, even though it may be very…
Bakpak Durden’s ‘The Eye of Horus’ steals the show at Cranbrook Art Museum
A human skull explodes into pieces on a wall at Cranbrook Art Museum. In the center of the room sits a strange apparatus reminiscent of a 22-legged steel spider. Each limb reaches out to visitors with a fragment of a painting, like the pieces of bone shattered on the wall. Detroit artist Bakpak Durden has…
Skymint celebrates new Michigan dispensary with giveaways
Skymint will open the doors to its 25th dispensary in Michigan on Thursday. The Ann Arbor-based company plans to debut its newest dispensary in Grand Rapids at 9 a.m. The grand opening will include free coffee and doughnuts from Bro’s Donuts, and anyone who spends at least $25 will get a Skymint Reserve gift bag…
Justice Department sent monitors to five Michigan cities, including Detroit, for Election Day
The Justice Department dispatched monitors to five cities in Michigan, including Detroit, to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws on Election Day. The decision comes amid growing concerns over voter intimidation and potential disruptions at polling locations. Monitors from the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division sent monitors to 64 jurisdictions and 24 states. The monitors…
JACK DANIEL’S BARREL BASH: It’s Tree Lighting-Time, Jack Daniel’s-Style!
Join us at the Jack Daniel’s Barrel Tree Bash on Wednesday, November 16th at 5:30 pm in front of Little Caesars arena (at the Google Entrance near Woodward and I-75). Detroit will get a taste of a special Jack Daniel Distillery holiday tradition when the Tennessee whiskey maker brings back its five-tier barrel tree! It’s…
Opening date set for Basan Detroit, a new Japanese restaurant
Basan Detroit, the new Japanese restaurant located in the Eddystone building near Little Caesars Arena, now has an opening date. The restaurant is expected to open its doors at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The project is the latest from Four Man Ladder, the group behind Detroit’s popular Grey Ghost and Second Best restaurants…
Hyperpop heavyweight Hyd heads to Detroit
Got a Detroit music tip? Send it to music@metrotimes.com. Hyd brings hyperpop to town: It’s commonplace for tours with smaller budgets to bypass Detroit for places like Chicago and call it “good” for their Midwest commitments. That means Detroit concertgoers don’t always get to see smaller experimental acts that fans are buzzing about online. The…
Detroit brunch fave Brooklyn Street Local has an official reopening date
Scrap your Wednesday morning plans — Detroit brunch spot Brooklyn Street Local is officially reopening. Owner Deveri Gifford confirmed to Metro Times regular hours will resume on Nov. 9. The Corktown restaurant closed in 2021 and has been operating as an occasional pop-up ever since. While many of our Brooklyn Street Local faves like its…
In school-age drama ‘Armageddon Time,’ rules prove hard to follow
With Armageddon Time, James Gray joins the ranks of his middle-aged (and sometimes senior) peers eager to revisit, whether abstractly or directly, the substance and feeling of their own respective childhoods. With Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans out later this month and the release of Céline Sciamma’s Petite Maman earlier this year — along with P.T.…
Judge dismisses Karamo lawsuit seeking to reject tens of thousands of Detroit votes
A Wayne County Circuit Court judge on Monday rejected a lawsuit by Republican Secretary of State candidate Kristina Karamo that sought to trash tens of thousands of absentee ballots cast by Detroit voters in Tuesday’s election. Judge Timothy M. Kenny slammed Karamo and her attorney for failing to “produce any shred of evidence.” “While it…
Midtown Detroit Italian restaurant Sauce replaced by Mad Nice, a near-identical concept
Detroit’s Cass Corridor is getting a new Italian restaurant. It’s not Sauce, the “approachable Italian” joint that was supposed to open in spring of 2020. It is, however, a near identical concept helmed by the same people behind Sauce, except the name has now been changed to Mad Nice. Mad Nice is slated to open…
Former Muskegon house converted into cannabis dispensary
A former Muskegon Township house has been converted into Lucky’s Cannabis Co., a new dispensary set to open Friday. The store is located at 1446 Holton Rd. in a renovated two-story, three-bedroom brick house originally built in 1947. “It’s an interesting space and much different than how other stores are configured,” Marc Robert, President of…
Prosecutor Worthy warns of serious consequences for anyone who intimidates voters
On the eve of Election Day, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy issued a stern warning to anyone who plans to threaten or intimidate voters. “The right to vote is one of the most important functions of our Democratic system of government,” Worthy said in a statement. “We must be vigilant in protecting the rights of…
Banning abortion affects women’s economic well-being, according to Michigan study
The debate surrounding abortion often turns on emotional and moral issues, but a Michigan-based policy institute says the economic impact of overturning Roe v. Wade affects the largest number of women. Ahead of this week’s vote on Proposal 3 to restore access to abortion, a Michigan League for Public Policy study reports that losing access…
Unmasking Theatre Bizarre and debunking lies about Prop 3: The top 10 Metro Times headlines
This spooky season saw the return of Detroit’s Theatre Bizarre, and while many of our readers were interested in photos from this year’s festivities, many were also interested in a drama unfolding behind the scenes as well. And Election Day is this Tuesday, with many of our readers interested in uncovering the facts about Prop…
Michigan Catholics fight Proposal 3 with falsehoods
You’ve seen the law signs: Michigan’s Proposal 3 is “CONFUSING” and “EXTREME.” If you’re a Catholic, you’ve probably even seen such a sign inside church, and the parish priest has told you it’s your religious duty to vote against the pro-choice measure. The Michigan Catholic Conference and Michigan Right to Life have formed “Citizens to…
Midwest CannaNurses get Gage Cannabis social equity grant
A group of nurses who want to educate about the therapeutic benefits of cannabis has received a $50,000 grant to do so. Midwest CannaNurses is the latest recipient of Gage Cannabis Co.’s $1 million social equity grant program, which funds cannabis companies in communities affected disproportionately by the war on drugs. Midwest CannaNurses was founded…
Detroit’s ‘Immersive King Tut’ is an excellent lesson on Egyptian gods, but falls short of visually stunning
The “immersive art exhibit” trend where digital animations are projected onto walls has made a stronghold in Detroit. It started with Immersive Van Gogh, continued with Immersive Klimt, and now we have Immersive King Tut, with Immersive Nutcracker and the Disney Animation Immersive Experience on the way. The exhibits are all helmed by Lighthouse Immersive,…
Arabic-language absentee ballots in Dearborn contained an error
The city of Dearborn sent out erroneous Arabic-language absentee ballots that contained errors in the race for Michigan Supreme Court justice. The ballot erroneously indicates that voters can only select one candidate for the Supreme Court. Voters are actually allowed to vote for two candidates. So far, 11 people have completed and returned ballots with…
Paramore will bring its summer 2023 tour to Detroit
Alright ladies, gents, and “Rose-Colored Boys,” Paramore has announced its long-awaited summer tour, and it will be making a stop in Detroit. On Wednesday, June 7, Paramore will take of Little Caesars Arena, bringing along Bloc Party and Genesis Owusu. Tickets start at $41.50 and go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m.…
Michigan GOP reaches ‘new low’ by doxxing Democratic candidates in political mailers
Michigan Democrats accused the state GOP of sending out political flyers that featured the personal cell phone numbers of at least seven Democratic candidates. The mailers arrived in mailboxes at a time when political candidates are increasingly at risk of violence. “Doxing candidates by putting their personal cell phone numbers on a political mailer is…
Opinion: Michigan should vote ‘yes’ on Proposal 1 for a more transparent government
If Michiganders are to make progress on the many issues facing our state — attacks on women, unions, our environment, and on working families — we must have confidence that our elected officials are acting in our best interests and not their own. To restore trust in government, to close the revolving door in Lansing,…
Michigan election officials wary of GOP-trained poll workers disrupting midterms
Elections officials in Michigan and other states are on the lookout for organized disruptions of Tuesday’s midterm elections, but say they’re prepared to deal with whatever happens. Reports from the Associated Press and other media outlets say Republican operatives pushing false claims about the 2020 election have recruited thousands of sympathetic poll workers. Michigan’s secretary…
Genre-spanning bass player Blu DeTiger brings her first headline tour to Detroit
On her 2021 single “Vintage,” pop star Blu DeTiger sings about needing a guy to match her outfit: someone who will wear a motorcycle jacket but still hold the door open for her… and also knows all the words to “Mr. Brightside.” It might technically be a tad preemptive for the Killers’ 2005 track to…
Detroit Dilla Fest unexpectedly postponed to 2023
Apparently, it’s not Dilla time after all. A festival dedicated to Detroit’s legendary beatmaker and hip-hop producer J Dilla, dubbed Dilla Fest, has been postponed to 2023. Dilla Fest was slated to take place on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Russel Industrial Center with performances by Busta Rhymes and Detroit acts like J Dilla’s younger…
A Few Minutes with Dark Capricorn Rising Drummer Extraordinaire Rocky Di lacovo
We recently caught up with Rocky Di lacovo, the drummer with Detroit’s own Dark Capricorn Rising, the Neo Heavy Rock band based in Canton MI. We had a few questions for him and settled in with coffees and his 2 cats napping in our laps. When did you start playing drums (what age)? 6 years…
Noel Night returns to Detroit after two-year hiatus
Since COVID-19 pretty much ruined everything for the past two years, 2022 has become the year of the “return.” One of the things returning to Detroit this year is Midtown’s annual Noel Night, which organizers announced will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3. The last Noel Night was in 2019. Yes, we are skipping Thanksgiving…
Michigan GOP denigrated Muslims before courting them over ban on books
Michigan Republican candidates and a large group of Muslims have found themselves on the same side of an issue — banning books in Dearborn. Over the past month, the unlikely bedfellows have protested Dearborn Public Schools’ refusal to remove LGBTQ+ affirming books from libraries. On Sunday, conservative Republicans and some Muslim advocates held a “Unite…
Welcome to The Convent, a wellness oasis and Airbnb in a former Detroit nunnery
A flag of the Black Madonna blows in the wind at the entrance of The Convent — a new health and wellness community in Detroit. Rather than nuns, the former convent on the edge of Detroit and Hamtramck is now occupied by private massage therapists, estheticians, visual artists, and even a psilocybin journey facilitator. The…
Detroit’s Ima Izakaya goes big in former Gold Cash Gold space
Mike Ransom has a deserved reputation for doing everything right, and he ups the ante at his new izakaya in Corktown. The Official Tokyo Travel Guide tells me that the word izakaya is made up of three kanji with the meaning “stay-drink-place.” I love that — it’s a pub with good food (since just about…
Pleasantrees to give away free weed for menstrual product donations
Cannabis company Pleasantrees aims to help support women with its new brand, Pistil Janes. For its market debut on Friday, the company has partnered with the Lansing-based organization Helping Women Period (HWP). The organization aims to provide free menstrual products to people experiencing homelessness or from low-income households. “A portion of proceeds from the sales…
Attorney for Warren Mayor Fouts skewered for trying to remove council president
A city attorney appointed by Warren Mayor Jim Fouts is trying to remove the city council’s popular president and replace him with an ally of the mayor, setting the stage for a potential legal battle. The attorney, Ethan Vinson, claims council President Patrick Green, who was the top vote-getter in November 2019, has reached his…
The Great American Political Reality Show™
Late last week, Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was violently assaulted in his own home by a hammer-wielding assailant screaming, “Where’s Nancy?!” Right-wing rhetoric validating violence as a political tool had claimed another victim. I tweeted as much: We don't know why someone violently assaulted Paul Pelosi today. Yet. But it's hard…
Wayne County Lightfest announces opening date for 2022
Halloween is over, so that means it’s time for Santa and his elves to shine. And nothing says it’s the holiday season quite like a display of festive lights, like Wayne County Lightfest. The County announced the details for its 2022 Lightfest on Wednesday. “Wayne County is excited to present this year’s Lightfest. Each year,…
Schoolcraft College is accused of retaliation, racial discrimination in federal lawsuit
A former Black diversity officer claims in a lawsuit that he was fired from Schoolcraft College in retaliation for raising allegations of racial discrimination against administrators, a lawsuit claims. Christopher Hunter, the college’s former director of equity and engagement, said the mistreatment began when he requested information about the school’s efforts to increase diversity. According…
Opinion: The case for progressive policies to tackle inflation
Whether it’s a house with a white picket fence, two kids, and Instagram-worthy dog or a downtown apartment walking distance to the best bodega in the city, we’re taught from an early age that the American dream is achieved when we are able to provide for ourselves and our loved ones. Central to this vision…
Free Will Astrology (Nov. 2-8)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming weeks, I encourage you to work as hard as you have ever worked. Work smart, too. Work with flair and aplomb and relish. You now have a surprisingly fertile opportunity to reinvent how you do your work and how you feel about your work. To take maximum advantage…
Guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor expands her sound on ‘Nobody’s Fool’
Joanne Shaw Taylor is widely considered a blues artist, but she doesn’t consider any of her nine studio albums to be blues records and she doesn’t write what she sees as blues songs. “I’ve always said I’m a blues guitarist, I’m a soul singer, and a pop-rock writer and it all just kind of jumbles…
