Update: Detroit City FC Hamtramck move approved
The rehab work could start as early as October, and is expected to be completed in April 2016.
Get a behind-the-scene peek at Zingerman’s Cornman Farms
Nothing like a dinner party in the country.
Update: Metro Detroit native Rick Lax outsmarts Penn and Teller on ‘Fool Us’
Lax dropped us a note to let us know he’d be appearing in an episode of Penn & Teller’s show on Monday.
Show preview: Loren and Mark at Ford Performing Arts Center Fri., September 18
Combining elements from bluegrass, jazz, and the Grande Ole Opry sound makes for an interesting and fun performance.
T-shirt offers tart reply to Galapagos
This T-shirt offers a tart retort to Galapagos Art Space.
Foodies, nerd out at Nerd Nite, support restaurant career development of people of color
Food geeks, you’ll want to make sure to mark your calendars.
Councilperson Cushingberry takes a dip on Belle Isle in new video
This video is enough to make you wonder what Councilman Cush had for breakfast that day.
Jerry Vile and Orby reunited after 16 years
For now, St. Mary and Vile are trying to find a proper place to store the head, hopefully on display as part of Detroit history.
This Thursday’s Julian Schnabel Penny Stamps talk rescheduled for Nov. 5
In lieu of Schnabel kicking the series off this Thursday, Michigan Theatre will screen his 2010 film ‘Miral’ (for free). And Schnabel will be back on Thursday, Nov. 5
On passing a kidney stone
Your friendly Metro Times scribe on the most painful experience of his life.
UFO Factory offers Laika Dog ‘back to school’ specials
UFO Factory head honcho Dion Fischer dropped us a line to let us know they’re offering “back to school” specials.
Rapper Lil George signs with Sony
The Detroit rapper best-known for his single, “Sauce,” inked a deal with Sony Music Group on Monday, according to his Instagram.
Historic recording studio United Sound announces special week of lower rates
If you’ve ever dreamed of recording in Detroit’s super historic studio where John Lee Hooker, George Clinton, Death, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, SRC, Darrell Banks, Miles Davis, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Charlie Parker, the MC5 and many others have recorded, it might be time to sell whatever you have to sell in order to afford…
John Oliver sounds off on Todd Courser, Cindy Gamrat, and their whole odd sex scandal
If you missed John Oliver on yesterday’s “Last Week Tonight” that’s a damn shame. He took former Republican state representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat as well as their whole strange love affair to task in a hilarious four-minute bit that made Courser out to be the next Midwestern erotica writer and Gamrat a rather creepy…
Pedal pubs gearing up to hit Metro Detroit
Consider it the ultimate form of multitasking: pounding back cold ones while seated at the bar, while pedaling around downtown Detroit with 15 of your favorite bros. That’s the idea behind the pedal pub, which is hitting the streets of downtown Detroit Oct. 2. A second, non-alcoholic bicycle bar will also be coming to Royal Oak.…
Joe Louis Arena adopts clear bag policy this season
The Detroit Red Wings announced this morning that the Joe Louis Arena is adopting a new clear bag policy this season. Beginning with the first pre-season game, sports fans will only be permitted to bring in A) clear plastic or vinyl bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12″ B) one-gallon freezer bags or C)…
Pitchfork just announced Detroit kickoff for their online radio station
Pitchfork is revitalizing its online radio station, and kicking off their new series of live broadcasts from Detroit next month.
Local metal heroes Child Bite embark on another national tour today
This won’t do any of us much good, as all these dates are across the country. But it’s heartening to see local good guys do so well. And Child Bite continues to kick ass and take numbers, as evidenced by their current touring success. We’ll not be surprised when their next national tour finds them…
We are not going to wade into the murky waters of the Jack White/ Black Keys guy controversy
I don’t care; do you? Lets not-care together.
Scenes from 1992’s Dally in the Alley
While nursing our Ghettoblaster hangover Sunday, we stumbled on this video shot at 1992’s event.
Chef Brion Wong OUT at Antietam
Antietam, that much-hailed restaurant in Eastern Market that also has been besieged by drama since it opened a little over a year ago, has said goodbye to its second chef, after co-executive chef Brion Wong wrapped up his last day in the kitchen on Saturday. Taking over the helm is Wong’s culinary partner, chef Jestin…
Event preview: George Tysh and Craig Tayborn at Trinosophes, Sat., Sept. 12
his looks to be a really solid evening to please and tease your ears — poetry by a writer (with strong MT ties) who’s solid enough that Kevin Killian sings his praises, and then sound by a musician who releases music on the excellent ECM label and is beloved by the New York Times.
Show review: Detroit Ska Fest at the Sanctuary, Sept. 4, 2015
The theme of the festival was ska and ska-inspired bands. The roster featured not only local Detroit bands, but also performers from all over the country.
Riding the bus with Gary Winslow: Etiquette
Gary sees a fellow rider call the police about a car with a flat and sees potential trouble.
Event preview: Soul Clap BBQ Sun., Sept. 13 at TV Lounge
Looking for something fun to do this Sunday? Why not head to TV Lounge where Soul Clap will be doing an extended set and delicious BBQ is served?
This could be the last season for Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, says source
According to WDIV, a source says Ausmus is on thin ice with owner Mike Ilitch.
Detroit Lions players read their own superlatives on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
God bless YouTube and its video archives for preserving this snippet of last night’s episode of the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in which NFL players were asked to read their own superlatives. If you missed the original airing, we won’t spoil the fun, but do look out for a few familiar faces below:
M. Night Shyamalan falls further down the cinematic ladder with latest flick ‘The Visit’
The Visit / C+ Rated PG-13 Running Time: 94 minutes How the mighty have fallen. Once upon a time, M. Night Shyamalan was heralded as a force of cinematic nature, earning a pair of Oscar nominations for his debut, The Sixth Sense, top-dollar box office for Signs, and even superhero cred for Unbreakable, a film…
“Local music news flash: Tributesville IS Detroit Music News”
“All Tributesville shows start at 9 PM (except Eagles & Pink Floyd).”
MSU’s Sparty has been vandalized
Vandals painted a blue “M” on Sparty’s chest, and maize “alpha” and “omega” symbols on his torso (they also painted his penis).
This 1995 Chevrolet sheep dog van is for sale in Michigan
Who has $4,000, a driver’s license, and a dream? If your answer is yes to one or more of the aforementioned questions, scurry over to Craigslist to view the listing for a 1995 Chevrolet sheep dog van which is currently for sale in Muskeon, Mich. From the present owners: Here we have for sale a 95′ Sheep…
Two days left to comment on Detroit hazardous waste facility’s expansion
Plans to expand a hazardous waste facility a half-mile from Hamtramck has some people alarmed.
What you need to know before going to the Dally in the Alley
Hitting the Dally in the Alley this weekend? Read this first.
Steve Mackay, sax player on ‘Fun House,’ in critical condition
Steve Mackay, the saxophone player best known for his phenomenal work with the Stooges, is hospitalized and in critical condition in Daly City, CA.
Just announced: Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard to play the Fox Theatre on Oct. 20
Two great tastes that taste great together.
Velvet Underground’s full 4CD set of ‘Matrix Tapes’ to finally be released Oct. 30
Finally we get to hear all the Matrix Tapes, professional quality live recordings made in 1969 when the band had a small residency at a club in San Francisco called the Matrix.
‘Rehab Addict’ host wants to set the record straight about Detroit theft
“It kind of reminds of that game telephone we played in Junior High,” she writes.
Dr. Sushi to host Japanese-themed brunch at Yemans Street
Sushi for brunch? Yeah, something like that.
A lefty look at Detroit’s water tug-of-war
The lefty mag In These Times has a piece from Lauren Gaynor on the water situation in Detroit. Choice quotes: • Activist Valerie Jean Blakely: City officials “are selling this narrative that Detroiters are sitting in their homes with big screen TVs and refusing to pay their water bills. This is just not true. I can tell…
Beer run: Celebrate Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.’s 20th anniversary
Food, beer and a block party, in Ann Arbor? Count me in.
The Freep’s Georgea Kovanis and her weaponized underwear
The latest column from the Freep’s style writer is a hot, steaming pile of patronizing nonsense.
Murals in the Market festival announces schedule of events
In addition to bringing more than 45 local and international artists to create new large-scale works in Detroit’s Eastern Market district, the festival will feature more than 20 different cultural events — such as block parties, bike and walking tours, lectures, and more.
Science fact: You cannot possibly get sick of ‘September’ by Earth, Wind and Fire
Ba de ya de ya de ya Ba de ya de ya de ya Ba de ya de ya de ya de ya
Archival Midwestern underground rock LPs out soon from Smog Veil’s ‘Platters du Cuyahoga’ series
Here is great news for fans of Midwestern underground rock: A set of releases from Cleveland’s Smog Veil label that looks pretty groovy, the ‘Platters du Cuyahoga’ series.
Dates announced for Trip Metal Fest #1: Memorial Day weekend, 2016
That’s the big news: yesterday, the absolute official date for Trip Metal Fest was set — May 23, 2016 — along with a Facebook page for the event. There is also a website, but it doesn’t seem to do much at the moment.
Drink up
Anheuser-Busch, Bud Light 4.2% ABV, 110 calories per 12 ounces In perfect timing with the countdown to NFL Kickoff, Bud Light, the official beer of the NFL, has debuted a brand-new Lions-themed can to Detroit. The packaging features the official Lions colors: black, white, silver, and Honolulu blue, as well as a slogan every Lions fan…
Eastside connector: The Bridge
A stretch of East Jefferson, roughly between Mount Elliot and Belle Isle, is slim on fine dining options. Farther east up the way sits the celebrated Rose’s Fine Foods. Not too far is the burgeoning food scene in West Village. But here, you’re hard-pressed to find much more than a Happy’s Pizza, inconspicuous coneys, and…
How we imagine our interview with Lions coach Jim Caldwell would have gone if we had one
You’re knee-deep at this point in our Lions special issue. There are tailgate tips, prognostications on which player will get injured eating which food, and a look at the Lions’ backfield, which is always in the unenviable position of being compared to Barry Sanders. What we don’t have? Any interviews. It wasn’t for lack of…
The Lions have a history of bizarre injuries, so we’re forecasting who’s going down and in what weird way this year
If there’s one thing the Detroit Lions love, it’s finding creative ways to lose. If there are two things the Detroit Lions love, the second would be finding creative ways to injure themselves with food. Whether it’s wide receiver Nate Burleson crashing his car on I-696 while reaching for a delicious slice of pizza (out…
Building a pregame party in a parking lot that roars
A tailgate can be as simple as you like: A few folding chairs, a cooler of brewskis, a few tall boy-sized paper baggies as a sop to decorum, and a few boxes of takeout can do the job. But what if you craved a finer experience? A tailgate to remember. (Or a blurry recollection of…
Funky 7 goes outside the box to show hometown pride
Glancing at Funky 7’s wares — Detroit sports gear emblazoned with retro logos, classic rock T-shirts, and a healthy dose of incense — you’d think owner Dan Davis was stuck in the past. But Davis is acutely aware that oftentimes survival means changing with the times. Before Royal Oak was the trendy metropolitan shopping and…
Avett Brothers continue ‘flying under the clouds’
Seth Avett counts himself lucky that he’s never written a big hit song. The co-frontman of folk rock group the Avett Brothers is making popular records, sure, but he’s more than happy to “keep flying along just under the clouds,” as he puts it. “I’m in the position right now where my brother and I…
The band called Death plays Ann Arbor for the first time
By now, many people have heard the story of Death. In the early 1970s, brothers David, Dannis, and Bobby Hackney were living on the east side of Detroit and formed a rock ‘n’ roll band inspired by the likes of the Who, MC5, and Alice Cooper. They called the band Death, and recorded at the…
Oak Park native Mary McGuire draws from many influences on new album
As a whole, Michigan music is about as fractured as a color-by-numbers drawing. There is no singular sound that defines the state, and one could argue that’s precisely what makes us such a unique a musical hub, a home for musicians from all walks of life. Mary McGuire exemplifies the ability to roam between genres…
Rusted Crow Spirits amasses loyal following
Rusted Crow Spirits is not your average distillery. Even though it’s not located in trendy downtown or in Ferndale, the distillery’s tasting room has already amassed a loyal following since opening in December. “I didn’t expect it to be so popular,” says owner Joe Schebel. “For a bar in Dearborn Heights, you can hardly stand…
Motörhead plays Fillmore withAnthrax andSaxon on Sept. 12
The embodiment of legendary speed, grit, and homemade rock ‘n’ roll is the most basic way to describe Lemmy Kilmister, lead singer of Motörhead. Despite some pretty monumental life decisions, Motörhead has continued to pave the way for a large number of metal and metal subgenre bands. It would be almost impossible to list all…
Fantasy football for losers
There are three things they say you should never discuss in polite company: religion, politics, and your fantasy football roster. Like picking your toenails, or singing Carly Rae Jepsen songs in the shower, fantasy sports are something nearly everyone does, but one doesn’t necessarily want to admit to publicly. Worker productivity takes a dive every…
Mark your calendar today for these upcoming shows
Tickets are now on sale for these events. Sept. 10, Human Eye, Johnny Ill Band, Prude Boys at UFO Factory; brownpapertickets.com; $10. Oct. 3, Lianne La Havas at Saint Andrew’s Hall; saintandrewsdetroit.com; Tickets are $22 advance/$25 day of show. Oct. 14, the Misfits at Harpos; harposconcerttheatre.com; Tickets are $20. Oct. 30, Steve Gunn, James Elkington and…
Barry Sanders is long gone, and he can never truly be replaced, but we look for meaning (and promise) in the backfield we got
I don’t watch Detroit Lions football to watch the team win (who would?). I watch the team because I’ve been doing it my entire life, and it helps me make sense of it. This is generally unhealthy but also pretty accurate. It’s the simplest way to follow a football team. Like most fans, my personality…
Politics & Prejudices: Nuclear waste and you
Ontario Power Generation wants to bury nuclear waste less than a mile from the shore of Lake Huron, near the town of Kincardine, across from the tip of Michigan’s thumb. Not surprisingly, this has folks on both sides of the border a trifle upset. “The last place to abandon radioactive nuclear waste is right beside…
Weekly advice from sex columnist Dan Savage
Q: Is it legal for a man to procure the services of a Dominatrix? In the kind of session I have in mind, there’s no nudity or sexual activity or contact involved. There’s not even any whipping or flogging or caning or hardcore BDSM stuff. I just want to see what it would be like…
Stir it up: Planting seeds
My dad used to brag that our neighborhood, just west of the University of Detroit, would never go down because it was in the shadow of the college. He was wrong about that. When I grew up on Santa Rosa, just a couple of blocks away from what is now UDM (before it merged with…
Horoscopes (September 9 – 15)
ARIES (March 21 – April 20): Be patient with the part of yourself that needs to stay on top of things. If that sounds strange, there’s a fine line between patience and control. Right now you can’t fool yourself into thinking that your magic touch is going to make everything turn out all right. Faced…
‘The Transporter: Refueled’ is just plain stupid
The Transporter: Refueled / D+ Rated PG-13 Run Time: 96 minutes Stupid. But not in a good way. Just plain, insufferably stupid. The Transporter movies would never be considered anyone’s idea of high art. Or even ambitious entertainment. They were amusing action films that benefited from inventive fight scenes, Jason Statham’s charisma, and giddy homoerotic…
Feedback: Weekly reader responses
‘Direct Eye Contact’ In response to our blog post about black Detroiter John Felton being pulled over in Ohio for making “direct eye contact” with a police officer, “Fred Austin” posted: This man should send a copy of this video to every fucking U.S. senator, congressman, and the president. I also would have taken the…
‘Chloe And Theo’ comes up short
Chloe And Theo / C- Rated PG-13 Run Time: 81 minutes Good intentions do not a good movie make. Supposedly based on a true story and produced by entrepreneurs Richard Branson and John Paul DeJoria, Chloe and Theo is a tonally confused mish-mash of social guilt, odd-couple comedy, and out-of-left field tragedy. Inuk Theo (first-time…
Detroit Artists Market shows the many sides of Detroit
Jeff Cancelosi moved to the Detroit area more than nine years ago, and he and his camera have become a fixture at local art openings ever since. For the Detroit Artists Market’s first show of the season, Cancelosi assumed the role of curator, bringing together 14 artists to show their own view of the city.…
