Mount Clemens is well on its way to becoming the chic culture center of Macomb County, an area better known for its light industry, strip malls and ‘50s-style residential neighborhoods than for hip boutiques, markets and high-tech nightclubs. Last year, the Emerald Theatre complex’s arrival furthered the city’s coolness factor, bringing big-name acts such as Uncle Kracker and Kid Rock to Mount Clemens. The theater also hosts personalities from numerous local radio stations and showcases up-and-coming area bands. It’s no wonder the place made a hat trick in Macomb County’s nightlife section of Best of Detroit. Emerald Theatre won Best Place to Hear Techno, Best-Looking Club and Best Bar to Find a One-Night Stand.
This article appears in Mar 7-13, 2001.