Inspired by a 20/20 episode that highlighted Gina Reichert and Mitch Cope’s Hamtramck house project, Ian Perrotta and his brother hopped in their car and drove from Greensburg, PA — […]
She's rocked in Argentina, Scandinavia and Serbia with several Detroit-based bands, writes for the News and now is an owner of Small's Bar in Hamtramck. Musical multitasker Melody Baetens does it all at a rapid pace and non-stop. Zoom! We caught up to her for a quick Q&A.
If there's a cocktail to make true walkability, Detroit is low on some ingredients. But new projects and initiatives directed at transit, streetscaping and nonmotorized pathways are aimed at getting more people on their feet in the city.
No, it's not St. Patrick's Day. It's a completely different kind of green. Wednesday is Earth Day and Detroit will have its fair share of happenings. From Green Drinks at the Majestic to a presentation from award-winning scientist, broadcaster, and sustainable ecology expert David Suzuki, the city will be a-buzz with all things green.
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The interviews continue with Gina Reichert and Mitch Cope of Design 99 as CBC interviews them.Excerpt:Artist Gina Reichert and designer Mitch Cope weren't content to let that happen to the city where they live. They bought a foreclosed home for $1,900 US last year and turned it into both an experiment in operating off the power grid and a centre to link artists and the local community. "We really like to think that art is a catalyst and a bridge between all sorts of people and places," Reichert told CBC News. "So the goal is the house acts as a forum to attract artists and designers and architects from other places to come and see the positive things about Detroit. It's really easy to find the negatives, but underneath all of that there's a really active culture and active community."Read the entire article here.
New York Times finds the places where Detroit's music scene flourishes. There's even a mention of Hamtramck's Blowout.Excerpt:IN a city whose name is forever entwined with that of Motown Records, it is tempting to expect to hear songs like “Dancing in the Streets” blaring constantly from speakers on light posts, or to see Eminem or Kid Rock shooting videos on the downtown streets.But Motown left town a generation ago, leaving behind only the small white house that is home to the Motown Historical Museum (2648 West Grand Boulevard; 313-975-2264; www.motownmuseum.com). And while Eminem and Kid Rock still live and record there, they keep lower local profiles than their fame might suggest.But the clubs where they and other Detroit acts got their starts are still very much a part of the city, developing performers who could join the ranks of other famous Detroit artists. Even though the city, and its auto industry, have been hit by hard times that threaten some venerable places, live music endures in the Motor City.Read the entire article here.
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