Cover Story
A Metro Detroit holiday shopping guide
Detroit is an epicenter of holiday spirit during the winter months. The yuletide calendar is filled with excitement and anticipation; the city street lights blink a bright red and green, and downtown is decked in holiday style. Strolling down Woodward Avenue, meeting smile after smile, you can almost feel magic in the air (and it’s…
Two Christmas movies for fans of holiday films
This is the time of year when I start watching Christmas movies with a gleeful and reckless abandon… quality be damned. It doesn’t really matter if it’s good or not because ultimately most of those Hallmark movies (or the new Netflix variant) have the exact same structure and story arc with only a few mild…
Detroit’s Masonic Temple hosts ‘Home Alone’ screening with Macaulay Culkin appearance
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals. This weekend Kevin McCallister, Macaulay Culkin himself, is coming to the Masonic Temple for a holiday screening of the 1990 classic Home Alone. After the show, guests will enjoy a post-film Q&A with Culkin as he reminisces “experiences on set, his favorite memories from filming, and his take on why…
Darren McCarty releases autobiographical graphic novel
The lore surrounding Darren McCarty — four-time Stanley Cup winner and former right winger for the Detroit Red Wings — is an action-packed, storied career of epic proportions. From game-winning goals to “Fight Night at the Joe,” this Hockeytown hero has undoubtedly left his mark on the ice. The book, produced and published by Mess…
Bell Bistro brings New American cuisine to downtown Birmingham
Bell Bistro, a fresh dining concept from Bloomfield Hills-based Cicero Hospitality Group, has opened its doors at 185 N. Old Woodward Ave., occupying the space formerly home to Mad Hatter in downtown Birmingham. The restaurant is named in honor of the building’s original owner, Samuel Oliver Wylie Bell, and features a menu of New American-style…
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour is coming to Detroit
California rapper Kendrick Lamar is following up a monumental 2024 with a massive tour in the spring. The Grand National Tour also features St. Louis-born singer SZA, who was featured on Lamar’s latest album, GNX. The tour rolls through the Motor City on Tuesday, June 10. Tickets to the Ford Field concert go on sale…
Michigan students unite to shut down controversial oil pipeline
Oil and Water Don’t Mix, a nonprofit group opposing Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline, is leading student efforts across the Upper Great Lakes to advocate for its shutdown. The campaign includes eight Michigan universities, with schools in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Canada. Opponents argued the aging pipeline, running through the Straits of Mackinac, poses a catastrophic environmental…
Detroit singer Isis Damil couldn’t escape her music destiny
November was an eventful month in vocalist Isis Damil’s burgeoning career. She performed the music of jazz vocalist Betty Carter at the Detroit Preservation Jazz Concert Series at Wayne State University. Fitted in a tight red dress with her natural hair pinned up, Damil belted beautifully classic tunes from Carter’s discography like “Tight,” “Make Him…
Coffee With Q by Digital Marketer Qamar Zaman Launches Innovative Podcast Platform to Educate Public with Subject Matter Expertise
Coffee With Q, hosted by Qamar Zaman from Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, is a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of subject matter experts worldwide. The show provides a space for individuals to share their unique stories and insights, fostering a global community of knowledge and inspiration. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – November 4, 2024…
Looking Into Trading: The Factors to Consider
Looking for a new job in try times can sometimes feel like a daunting task. With so many jobs going online now, it’s no wonder that certain industries are getting more popular than others, as they suit the needs of the changing person’s life today, as it stands. One such job that has really spiked…
Detroit to host its largest menorah lighting in Campus Martius
Thousands are expected to gather at Campus Martius in downtown Detroit on Dec. 25 for Menorah in the D, the city’s largest public celebration of Hanukkah. The annual event, which begins at 5 p.m., promises an evening of light, unity, and joy, showcasing the strength and pride of Detroit’s Jewish community. Organizers say this year’s…
Lapointe: Yet another Beatles documentary? Oh, heck yes!
Beatles ’64, thoughtfully produced by Martin Scorsese for Disney+, is an evocative documentary that makes several brief and dutiful references to John F. Kennedy’s murder. This “historical context” cliché is often repeated because it’s true. Less than three months after the presidential assassination of Nov. 22, 1963, gloomy Americans craved a jolt of joy. The…
“The Black Friday Survival Guide: Deals, Savings, and Smart Shopping Strategies”
The Biggest Shopping Weekend of the Year Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, marking the year’s most anticipated shopping frenzy. What began as a single day of post-Thanksgiving sales has evolved into a multi-day event that promises steep discounts on everything from tech gadgets to baby gear. For local shoppers, it’s…
Blazing Deals: Best Black Friday bargains at metro Detroit dispensaries
Michigan’s cannabis industry is lighting up Black Friday with deep discounts, doorbuster deals, and exciting giveaways. Whether you’re shopping for top-shelf flower, budget-friendly prerolls, or premium concentrates, there’s something for every cannabis enthusiast. From free goodie bags and exclusive meet-and-greets to steep discounts on popular brands, this year’s promotions are a great way to get…
Record Store Day Black Friday includes some Detroit-related releases
The annual Record Store Day Black Friday edition is a highly anticipated holiday event for music lovers and vinyl collectors. The coalition of indie music shops in the metro area will participate in exclusive album drops and holiday shopping deals with a range of releases from contemporary to classic artists. Some Detroit-releated releases include Big…
Detroit rapper Esham curates eclectic hometown show at Harpos
There would be no Eminem or Insane Clown Posse without Esham. First busting onto the scene as a teenager in 1989, Esham calls his style of rock-infused hip-hop “acid rap.” The influential horrorcore rapper takes the stage this weekend as part of an eclectic lineup that he personally curated, including such wide-ranging acts as the…
What to know for the big Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Classic
Our proud Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears for the 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Classic at Ford Field. The energy in the city is high — the streets are filled with Honolulu blue as football fanatics rally for their hometown heroes. Eastern Market will host its traditional tailgates throughout its parking lots; if you…
Detroit’s Northern Lights Lounge celebrates 20 years of Michael vs. Prince
Dearly beloved, we gather on this Thanksgiving weekend for what Detroit’s Northern Lights Lounge calls its “number one dance party of the year.” This year marks the 20th annual Michael vs. Prince party with DJs Mike “Agent X” Clark and Marcus “NF” Harris. After a week of stuffing and shopping, hit up the dancefloor and…
Free Will Astrology (Nov. 27-Dec. 3)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Renowned composer Mozart had a sister nicknamed Nannerl. During their childhoods, she was as much a musical prodigy as he. They toured Europe doing performances together, playing harpsichord and piano. Some critics regarded her as the superior talent. But her parents ultimately decided it was unseemly for her, as a female,…
