What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
Remember that building that had that brouhaha about the giant, 125-foot rainbow mural on the side of it by Katie Craig? Well, it's seeing new life. And the mural is staying. The nine-story 75,000 square foot building on East Grand Boulevard near New Center (technically, it's in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood) will become a food hall and co-working space called Chroma. …
If you're not in the holiday spirit yet, I have just the events to get you in the mood to rock those tacky holiday sweaters. My four year old was crying this morning because today wasn't Christmas. All I could tell him was that I'm glad it's not Christmas yet, because I have nothing ready yet. One year I'll have my stuff together, but this year it is not it. Let's look at …
Detroit real estate developer The Platform has bought another large building, adding to a growing portfolio of properties it plans to renovate in the New Center area. The company said Wednesday it has purchased the eight-story Lakeshore Global Building at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Grand Boulevard. Plans call for upgrading the 240-thousand square-foot building … …
Hello everyone! Is it just me or is this week is flying by? It's been pretty busy since I got back from Grand Rapids on Monday, and it doesn't seem like it's going to slow down the rest of the week. Maybe that's why it seems like things are moving so quickly. Anyway, there are some fun things happening around town this weekend. Let's get started. Game and Trivia Night at …
The weekend is almost here, and I can't wait. For some reason this week has been ultra draining, and I really just want to check out for a bit. There is a ton of things to do this weekend, and I had a hard time culling the list. But I did it, and these are my TOP picks. I have a feeling I'll be checking out at least one of the films at the Freep Film Festival starting …
A reader sent us along a nascent Facebook page (with store) of a new line of clothing from the Portland area. It is an almost exact replica of the popular “Detroit Hustles Harder” shirt, but with their own, mecca-of-hipsterdom spin on it. “Portland Hustles Softer.” The “story” of the brand doesn’t mention too many specifics, but it does mention …
