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Bad Santa: our 2016 Metro Times Gift Guide
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This ‘Humans of Macomb’ post really hit home for a lot of people
“You can’t pull yourself up when there’s nothing to grab onto.”
Updated: Mich. recount officially filed following confirmation of Trump win
In the meantime … we have whiplash.
Ypsi’s Mark Maynard: We should have stopped Betsy when we had the chance
Ypsi blogger on DeVos-funded ‘reform’: ‘From day one, the real objective has always been to kill the teachers unions.’
Trump wants to appoint a Michigan native to lead U.S. Health Department, everyone on the left thinks it’s a bad idea
President-elect Donald Trump announced he hopes to appoint Dr. Tom Price as secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a job that would likely involve dismantling the Affordable Care Act and Medicare and defunding Planned Parenthood. It will come as a surprise to exactly no one that the left is pissed about…
18 can’t-miss events happening in metro Detroit this week
Thursday, 12/1 The S.O.S. Band and Midnight Star @ Sound Board Detroit Take your time (do it right) when you’re buying tickets to see the S.O.S. Band. One of the most influential and talented electro-funk bands to come out of the 1980s, The S.O.S. Band is sure to be a treat to see live. They’ll…
Chef James Rigato, WDET’s Ann Delisi launch food and music podcast
We know what we’ll be listening to this weekend.
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Movement 2017 tickets are on sale in case you want them before all your friends
Grab your tickets before the beat drops.
Good news, everybody: The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club declared nation’s third best
Detroit may be growing poorer by the year, but at least our rich have something to boast about.
Food from renowned Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s latest cookbook to be featured at Central Kitchen + Bar
The chef is critically-acclaimed for his ability to connect diners of all backgrounds.
Charlie LeDuff quits Fox gig
LeDuff says he has nothing lined up next, although he plans to remain in Michigan.
DJKage and Mic Phelps to drop new album ‘Grand Design 2’ at start of the year
One of Detroit’s best known beat makers plan to bring 2017 in with a great new album, expected to drop on the very first day of the year: DJKage, Grand Design 2 The last time we heard from DJKage, he was turning Donald Trump flubs into an old school ghetto-tech hit. Now the DJ and…
Buzz band of the week: Twin Peaks at El Club this Thursday
Twin Peaks is a young, poppy garage-rock band, and we hear that they are a lot of fun live. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door to catch them with Together Pangea at El Club this Thursday, Dec. 1. The music starts at 8 p.m., but if you show up early, you…
ICYMI: Eater zooms in on Detroit’s Arab-American food scene
Eater’s lens explores the industrious Arab-American community that runs hundreds of food businesses in our area.
Detroit eyed as location for Shakespearean theater made from shipping containers
Shipping container-mania in Detroit continues.
Rent in Detroit is on the rise with no end in sight
Probably once a week, we here at MT get an email from some random PR firm that’s working with some random data collection site, sometimes they collect data on where the fattest people in the country live, other times they rank states based on their intelligence. Regardless of the topic, it’s all information that’s been…
Steve Martin and Martin Short will be here in May to make you laugh your ass off
Steve Martin and Martin Short know wha we all need after the disastrous year we’ve all had. The two legendary comedians are teaming up once again for an evening of comedy, music, film clips, and conversations about their iconic careers. The comedians are calling it “An Evening You Will Never Forget For the Rest of…
You can donate money to fallen WSU Officer Colin Rose
As many of us know by now, Wayne State University Police Officer Colin Rose tragically died Wednesday evening after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head while on duty. When any officer is killed in the line of duty it is always sad and tragic, but this death hits very close to home since it was so…
What’s for Lunch: Louisiana Creole Gumbo celebrates opening of second location, announces food truck venture
Those red beans and rice, though.
These Ohio State fans think it’s funny to make jokes about Flint’s water
Way to keep it classy, Ohio State. The photo above has been circulating social media since yesterday after it was posted on Twitter by the account called @barstoolOSU with the caption “Truth” above the photo. The rivalry between Ohio State and University of Michigan is very deep-rooted, but this sign is taking things way out…
Absolute shredder Marisa Anderson opens for Xylouris White at Third Man tonight
We already told you why you have to be at Third Man Cass Corridor tonight, for an early show headlined by the killer group Xylouris White. Make certain you arrive by 7:30 p.m., however, as Portland, Ore.’s Marisa Anderson opens the festivities. Her powerful solo electric guitar playing is unbelievably hypnotic, strong, and ethereal. Anderson’s…
Side Dish: Adam Merkel, Howell’s wonder chef
This guy wants you to rethink this Livingston County burg.
Who’s Your Pappy: Find the coveted Pappy Van Winkle at this Hamtramck dive bar
The best shitty diver bar in town just got better.
Aretha Franklin’s National Anthem was long as hell but amazing as ever
Aretha took us to Church.
U-M prof details theory on how the presidential election could have been hacked
This University of Michigan computer professor proves you can hack voting machines — and thinks it could have happened in Michigan.
Trump’s education secretary pick Betsy DeVos is the opposite of ‘drain the swamp’
Trump just picked pro-charter Betsy DeVos to head the dept. of education.
Now hiring: Detroit seeking salt truck drivers
Applicants need a commercial driver’s license.
Sabra hummus may have been recalled, but lucky for us, Detroit has loads of better choices
In a world that’s increasingly affected by overly-processed junk food, around here we can at least be shielded from bad hummus.
In the ‘other Detroit,’ inequality and poverty are increasing
A new paper by researchers shows a Detroit that is increasingly worse off. It’s just that some parts of it now have lattés.
According to Facebook, Michiganders are most thankful for electricity
Let there be light! Facebook released a new report of what each state is most thankful for based off a ton of scientific info that we don’t have time to get into, but according to the map that they published, Michiganders are most thankful for electricity, which is actually pretty legit and valid. While many…
It’s finally legal to drink on cycle pubs in Detroit
You’ve seen them creeping past you in downtown Detroit. They’re pedal-powered covered wagons and they escort locals and tourist alike on pub crawls around the city. But, until now it hasn’t exactly been legal to drink on these so-called “cycle pubs.” We’re not saying that people didn’t drink on them before, we’re just saying that…
PRC Plays Hybrid Moments this Saturday; here’s why you should go
Chris C and Matthew Conzett. who are two-thirds of the punk band PRC. are already inside Hybrid Moments looking at records when I arrive. The record store located in Corktown is probably the best place to get new and used hardcore, punk, and noise records in Detroit. This also happens to be the spot where…
18 things to do in metro Detroit this week that you probably didn’t know about
Wednesday-Monday, 11/23-11/28 1st Annual Wavy Week @Third Wave Music Detroit’s newest instrument shop, Third Wave Music, is an independently owned and operated, musician-staffed store that will celebrate its grand opening in North Cass Corridor with five days worth of fun and music for all ages. The “1st Annual Wavy Week” will start Wednesday with performances…
Morrissey reschedules show at Royal Oak Music Theatre that was slated for tonight
The new show is December 7.
Clinton urged to demand recount in Michigan amid concerns of computer hacking
A U-M computer professor is part of a group who thinks electronic voting machines could have been hacked in Trump’s favor.
Savage Love: Eat me
Q I’m a very sex-positive girl and I finally convinced my boyfriend to open up about his fetishes. I could tell he was ashamed and torn about sharing them with me, but I’ve been with my fair share of guys and surfed the net for years, and I was convinced nothing would shock me. Well,…
Food is the gift that keeps on giving
Michiganders have the luxury of giving the old fire-roasted chestnuts a hard pass this holiday season as local artisans have cued up a roster of goods that make you want to treat even the naughtiest on your list to something sweet. From savory to sugary, we’ve concocted a short guide to giving edible goods this…
You handsome devil
One of the most unusual Detroit-themed photo books available this holiday season is yet another guide to Detroit, but featuring a mythological mascot: Le Nain Rouge. It’s written and photographed by Dave Krieger, who says he began the project as a reaction to the “ruin porn” of the last decade. Instead of that, Krieger wanted…
A guide to shopping small in Detroit
Sure, Target may be selling a 1,000-inch flat-screen TV for $60 on Thanksgiving Day and maybe that would make your dad happy, but in an attempt to reel in the over-commercialization of this Yuletide season, we’d like to humbly suggest giving these shops a chance to prove they’ve got something for everyone on your list. …
Sweet streetwear: from hoodies to kicks, check out this local urban fashion
The Essence of the City: Started in 2012, native Detroiter Tommey Walker’s “Detroit Vs. Everybody” is a brand from that speaks to the authenticity and spirit of the Motor City with their slogan. They offer a wide range of products such as headwear, T-shirts, and sweatshirts for men, women, and children. This brand offers their…
Six gift ideas for the stoner in your life
We found most of these items at Heads Up Boutique in Mount Clemens (50 New St., Mount Clemens), but a lot of these items can be found at Amazon. Heads Up is one of the longest-running businesses in Mount Clemens (going strong since 1969) and is one of the most eclectic head shops that we’ve…
‘Dot’ builds holiday memories in the landscape of mental breakdowns
I juggled attending a Sunday matinee of Dot, a holiday-time family dramedy and the newest offering from Detroit Public Theatre’s second season, with coordinating the arrival of my parents for a long holiday visit. Taking a break from garden-variety disputes about breakfast venues and car rental arrangements for an afternoon of theater centered around a…
Higher Ground: Despite Trump, election a watershed for weed
The big headline after the last election was the surprise Electoral College win for President-elect Donald Trump. But aside from that, things went really well for marijuana supporters. There were nine legalization and medical marijuana questions on ballots — eight of them won. The only loss was in Arizona, where a recreational legalization initiative lost.…
Horoscopes (Nov 23-29)
ARIES (March 21- April 20): The pain in your ass could be anything — people, places, and things are what appear to be the problem. For some of you it has to do with one particular person who needs to shape up or ship out. For others it’s about a specific location and the extent…
Thornetta Davis has gotta sing the blues
When a project takes a long time to complete, the level of satisfaction has that much more space to rise. Thornetta Davis, Detroit’s own Queen of the Blues, knows that feeling well, having finally released in September the aptly titled Honest Woman, her second original album in exactly 20 years. Born and raised on the…
Giorgos Xylouris and Jim White: Two great tastes that taste great together
The story of Xylouris White lies at the intersection of multiple geographies, histories, and cultures. It’s rooted in one of Greece’s oldest musical traditions and is made up of drummer Jim White, a veteran of the Australian post-punk scene who originally rose to prominence as part of instrumental trio Dirty Three, and Giorgos Xylouris, a…
Politics & Prejudices: Weirdest county in the state
Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it — good and hard. H.L. Mencken, 1916 No doubt about it — the acid-tongued old Sage of Baltimore succinctly analyzed both Donald Trump’s victory and what’s likely to come next, a century ago. Yes, it will be morbidly…
Detroit spot’s menu offers roasted lamb, fried chicken, and beef stew
I first heard about the new Yemeni restaurant Avenue Grill Plus when a friend posted a story on Facebook. She saw owner Jamil Baadani pack up a to-go box, refuse the 80 cents’ worth of change the customer had placed on the counter, and tell him all was set. After the man left, Baadani explained,…
Tech toys that impress
For the ‘Star Wars’ fan of any age: The Sphero BB-8 app-enabled droid. BB-8 comes by itself (around $140) or with a wristwatch controller ($200) that has five settings (weapons training mode to Jedi force droid control) and connects to the droid and your smartphone. Available at Target, Best Buy, etc. Nostalgia Entertainment System: The…
A hand selected assortment of gifts for your hipster friends’ spawn
Between Black Friday and Jan. 1, the den of iniquity that is a children’s toy store goes from simply annoying to the seventh circle of hell. Avoid the lines, the screaming kids, and the tiny plastic toys that will inevitably end up in your vacuum cleaner by picking up any one of these locally made…
Music makes the best stocking stuffer
In addition to the one book and apparel choice that will make for superb gifts we’ve divvied up various genres and formats into three ways each to give your music-loving friends and family the best Christmas ever. Be sure to visit your local retailers to acquire these goods Heaven Was Detroit: From Jazz to Hip…
These days, Bethany Shorb is making more than just ties
You might already know the brand name Cyberoptix Ties. You might even recognize the face of the business’ eccentric proprietress. Her asymmetrical, monochromatic ’do and geometric, black-and-white-only wardrobe are a dead giveaway, after all. But Bethany Shorb does a lot more than just stamping shiny neckties with high-concept designs to stunning effect. She’s also the…
