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From cooking classes to DIY face mask tutorials, 6 things to do during shelter in place order

From Google Meet to Facebook Live, digital platforms are helping us be together while apart. Here are six of our favorite shelter in place online ideas from Detroit organizations and businesses, from cooking classes to pop and lock tutorials.

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After completing renovations and investing in employees, Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles is reopening on the Avenue of Fashion.
Back in business: Kuzzo’s reopening on Livernois

The What Up Doe, shrimp and grits, and other soul food favorites are back after a seven-month hiatus.

POSTPONED: Startup Story Night participants get ready to share their stories

Out of an abundance of caution surrounding COVID-19, Startup Story Night scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit has been postponed. The health and safety of our team and guests is a top priority of the New Economy Initiative and Model D, partners in the event.

Ready for Startup Story Night 2020? You’re in good company

Four local entrepreneurs will take the stage at Cliff Bell's on March 19, to perform stories of the people, places, and things that helped put — or keep — them on the path to success. Shannon Cason, host of the In Good Co. Detroit podcast and Moth GrandSlam champion, will work with each of the storytellers in advance of the event!  

Pianist and composer Pamela Wise is using art to facilitate conversation on gentrification in Detroit at a concert on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Concert and community dialogue to tackle gentrification in Detroit neighborhoods

Pianist and composer Pamela Wise's experiences as a Detroiter and speaking with residents form the basis of Matrix X Detroit—The Gentrification Nation, a concert and community discussion on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Shrine of the Black Madonna.

Grand opening for Rebel Nell, York Project retail space set for Aug. 22

Sharing similar values of empowering Detroiters through workforce development, mission-driven businesses team up on new retail space.

Attendees enjoy Bikes Barrels and Books in 2018.
Bikes Barrels and Books returns for second year in North End

North End event aims to promote literacy, mobility, and sustainability.

Sidewalk Festival
Sidewalk Festival returns for 7th year, will feature 40-plus performance and art installations

Known for using unorthodox venues such as alleys, gardens, and the streets instead of traditional stages, this year's Sidewalk Festival features storytelling, dance performances, art installations, and more.

Nik Cole founded The Speak Easy Storyteller's Edition
Speak Easy Storyteller’s Edition comes to North End on July 21

The theme for the next Speak Easy event is “I’m OK!” and features storytellers Candice Fortman, Jamil Norwood, Jamel Randall, and Nikki Studstill. 

Mahogany Jones performs Saturday at Jazzin' at the Vanity
Ralphe Armstrong, Thornetta Davis, and more to perform at Jazzin’ at the Vanity

Jazzin' at the Vanity, which will be anchored in front of the historic Vanity Ballroom, will feature world-class jazz and blues performances across two stages, including Ralphe Armstrong, Thornetta Davis, Brandon Williams Jazz Explorations; and more.

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