Writer/Producer - Detroit enthusiast, Barenaked Ladies fan for life, and a mom.
Do you feel like December snuck up on us? Because I do. I’m still eating Halloween candy to be honest. This weekend is filled with all things shopping, drinking, and holiday merriment. It might not feel like December this weekend, but lets make the most of it. Detroit Urban...
It is hard to believe that Noel Night is already upon us this Saturday, but it is. The thing I love about Noel Night on December 3 is that the cultural center comes alive, and sometimes it is the one night a year that you get a chance to check...
If you are staying in town this weekend, or visiting the family — we have you covered for some fun things happening around town. Post-Turkey Day Soul Stomp The Motor City Soul Stomp is a fun event that used to call St. Cece’s it’s home until the venue met...
While most people love finding a great deal first thing on Black Friday, I prefer to shop small. I love getting to know the store owners, and I love that they get to know me. This Saturday is Small Business Saturday. It is a day that is dedicated to shopping...
Rumors and speculation about the Detroit Pistons moving back into the city of Detroit has been ramping up for months, and Tuesday afternoon it was made official. The Detroit Pistons will be returning back to the city for which they are named. The press conference was held at Cass Tech...
If you’re looking to shop local this holiday season, here’s the scoop on Holiday House, a pop-up market in downtown Detroit. We were able to check it out before the official opening. Let’s take a look. Holiday House is a collection of 12 small businesses that are...
Saturday, November 19 is Local Comic Book Store Day around the country. We thought we would give you a round up of the nine comic book stores in Metro Detroit that will be participating in the event. Each store has a different plan for how they will be celebrating. There...
It might not feel like the middle of November, but the holiday season is about to kick off this Friday, November 18. Campus Martius Park will be filled with holiday cheer for the 13th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The 60 foot Norway Spruce was a gift to the city of...
Have you already started decorating for the upcoming holidays? Or are you like me and denounce all festive holidays until after Thanksgiving? This weekend is filled with all sorts of holiday cheer. Here’s my list of things to do this weekend. 13th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony – Detroit It’s...
The holiday season will officially kick off in Detroit on Friday night at the Tree Lighting Ceremony. But there’s more fun after that. For the next five weekends, adults will be able to go and enjoy special themes each weekend. The series is called “Winter Magic Weekends.” Winter Magic...
Detroit Vegan Soul is again in the news today as it gets the number one spot on a list of best vegan soul food restaurants across the country according to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). “Thanks to Detroit Vegan Soul, diners can enjoy all the lip-smacking flavor...
This Friday is Veteran’s Day, so let’s not forget the reason you might have a three day weekend. For those of you and their families who have served our country, thank you for your service. Let’s get into this weekend’s events shall we? I don’t...
If you have ever walked through The Belt downtown you might have noticed the outdoor bar called The Skip. The bar has been a pretty happening place since it opened this summer. The al fresco bar known for their frozen drinks and Shepard Fairey mural was originally going to be...
At first glance, it’s a straightforward idea. Coats for the homeless that double as sleeping bags. Sounds like a good idea, right? It has been very successful. But sometimes, success means new challenges. The good work the Empowerment Plan is doing and the demand for it means they’re...
If you haven’t been through Capital Park lately, you might have missed the construction that is currently happening on Grand River and Griswold Street on the site of what was most recently a parking lot and strip club. 28Grand is a mix used apartment building that is being built...
Is anyone else in denial that it is already November? I guess it’s time to get prepared for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season. There are a lot of great things happening this weekend. I wish I could clone myself so I could go to all of...
The internet is quickly becoming a utility as essential for modern life as electricity or heat. Speed matters, especially to people who more and more rely on the internet for everyday tasks. In a statement, Comcast announced today that it is launching an advanced consumer trial of a new internet...
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to check out a new facial bar in Royal Oak called Skinphorea. Picture a spa where you go for facials. Are you picturing the day spa where you are dressed in a robe? Where you can spend all day there getting all sorts...
