What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
Here's your Daily Detroit News Byte for Friday, January 19. On the docket today: The State of Michigan is on the verge of changing public school funding to benefit charters Detroit didn't get Amazon HQ2 (We have a full episode on the topic over on the Daily Detroit Happy Hour): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-detroit-happy-hour/id1168444594?mt=2 The …
You might not have made it over to Belle Isle State Park since the fall season has started, but if you do, you'll see that a ton of work is happening over by Lake Okonoka. A $5 million restoration project is well underway that will restore the long stagnant lake near the Belle Isle United States Coast Guard Station. When you actually get out there to see the work, …
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix is returning to Belle Isle for another year, and it’s the 29th year for the event across a couple of hiatuses. Tickets for the 2018 edition went on sale this morning. It runs the weekend of June 1-3. They range from $40 for a single day General Admission that has first-come, first serve seating to $110 for a “Prix-mium” seating situation. …
Belle Isle is one of those magical places in Detroit that people flock to, but they might not know all of the cool historical facts about the monuments and landmarks on the island. This is where Dan Austin and historian Lori Feret come in. They are working on a new book about the stories about these monuments and landmarks in a new book that will be published by Wayne State …
The Scott Fountain on Belle Isle is beautiful. But some may remember that at one point, it had even more detail. The basin was covered in Pewabic tiles which were destroyed in a 2010 "restoration" attempt. To help fund the replacement of the fountain's former glory, the Belle Isle Conservancy will host Sunset at the Scott for the second consecutive year. WHEN: The event …
If you have spent any time on Belle Isle in the past few summers, you might have noticed that the waterslides on the north side of the island are no longer being used. The slides were closed in 2013 because they were no longer safe. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Belle Isle Conservancy have proposed removing the slides and replacing them with a …
There is something about seeing kites flying in the sky that brings back memories of my childhood. I remember going to the park as a family to fly our kites on particularly windy days. My little brother and I would spend the time trying to see who could keep their kite in the air the longest. It has been a long time since I've flown a kite. However I know it is only a …
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Belle Isle Conservancy are looking to restore a historic shelter on the island and say they're in need of your help. There is currently a fundraiser to raise $50,000 by June 30 to restore the Newsboy Shelter (Shelter #1). This shelter was built in 1911 and is one of the oldest structures on Belle Isle. The Newsboy …
Hydroplane racing boats are going to grace the waters of the Detroit River for a 101st time. The Spirit of Detroit HydroFest announced today that the Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers (MDCD) the new presenting title sponsor for this year. The event will be held August 25-27 on the Detroit River and has been restructured this year to include a new two races in two days format …
Being able to design the official poster for one of Detroit’s most nationally visible events is quite the honor. 21-year-old Kaylin Mahoney, a junior at CCS, was selected last as the winner of the fifth annual competition following an afternoon of judging at the downtown Detroit college campus. Mahoney’s creative vision of the Grand Prix) featured a unique watercolor …
When I think about parties of the 1920s I instantly think about The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The glitz and glam of that era has always fascinated me. So when I heard about the folks behind the Detroit Gatsby Lawn Party have planned the Spring Soirée for Friday, April 21 I knew I needed to tell our readers about it. This year the Soirée will be held at …
A rare flatwoods forest on Belle Isle is in danger due to Oak Wilt, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources along with the Belle Isle Conservancy is undertaking a four-phase project to control the fungus. A helicopter is going to be used to transport felled logs out of a sensitive habitat area at Belle Isle Park. This measure is being done to prevent damage caused …
One of the things that goes hand and hand with warm breezes and beautiful parks are kites. But what if the island park had a whole kite festival? To that end, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Detroit Kite Festival announced today a new crowdfunding campaign to support the Detroit Kite Festival, scheduled to take place July 16, 2017 at Cricket Field on …
If you love the work of famed Detroit architect Albert Kahn, this event with rare blueprints might just be for you. Here is a rare opportunity to check out some documents from the very early part of his career. The Belle Isle Conservancy is hosting the second installation of its Deeper Dive event series with the official exhibit opening of Albert Kahn at the Crossroads: …
Are you or someone you know planning a wedding? Maybe you have a feeling your partner is going to propose on Valentine's Day this year. If you are having a hard time finding a venue, here's a lead for you. There is a Detroit wedding venue tour coming up on February 25. The company putting together the tour is MiWedding Tours. MiWedding Tours will take couples, wedding …
Welcome to February! I'm hoping that Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow this week. I know we've had a pretty tame winter so far, but I am ready for spring to arrive. Black History Month at the DIA - Detroit The Detroit Institute of Art will be showing numerous films throughout the weekend as part of the Pioneers of African American Cinema series. On Sunday, …
Detroit’s bike share system is on track to launch in April under a yet-to-be-determined name, with various membership and payment options, subsidies for low-income users, a mobile app and solar-powered stations that can easily be relocated based on demand. The first phase of the launch will spread 420 bikes between 42 solar-powered stations, with 100,000 trips forecast …
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