“We are excited to travel to different neighborhoods across our great city to celebrate Detroit landscape and culture through interactive art and boundary pushing performance,” says Ryan Myers-Johnson, Sidewalk Detroit’s Executive Director.
Model D sat down with Tonon over an afternoon coffee to talk about what the future of Detroit’s nightlife may look like after a pandemic. We also asked him if he could build a “dream night out” in Detroit, what it would be. The answer might surprise you.
The project will catalyze the economic activity coming to the Bagley/Fitzgerald neighborhood by adding housing and shopping. Behind it is one of Detroit’s foremost art collectors: George N’Namdi. The property will be a work of art as well as a showplace for it.
Legendary performer Sheila E was the first major act for the Wednesday night jazz series at The Aretha.
“I’m a parent and I’m part of this community. If one of my kids wanted to leave and never come back, it would break my heart.”
The partnership will conduct a comprehensive census to determine the breadth and depth of Detroit’s creative workforce, making it easier to improve arts and culture programming and secure funding.
We reached out on social media to Detroiters to ask us to share what Detroit songs would make their wedding playlists and we got some great responses. Some choices were sentimental, some were fun, some were silly, and a few are NSFW so play at your own risk.
Don’t get him another tie. We talked with our friend, stylist, and personal shopper Marv Neal (he prefers to be known as a style curator) to hook you up with the coolest gift options.
“Our slang. Our stance. Our walk. Our dance. This book is for those that know what being “Detroiter” truly means. This book is for those hungry for authentic voices in Detroit poetry. These words are THE DETROIT POEMS.” —Joel Fluent Greene
Kenyetta Campbell is a beloved community leader who has spearheaded the transformation of Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance. Over the last two years, Campbell has also transformed her body and life -- losing 75-pounds and launching an new business venture helping others in their journeys toward better health.
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