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The 2018 Movement Electronic Music Festival kicks off Saturday and runs through Memorial Day at Hart Plaza, and we spoke to Red Bull Radio DJ Vivian Host for a preview on the Daily Detroit News Byte podcast. A veteran music journalist and DJ, Host, uh, hosts a daily show called Peak Time from noon-2 p.m. on Monday through Friday on Red Bull Radio. It’s “all over the map” …
Detroit has gone Tinseltown … sort of. “The Leisure Seeker,” the new movie starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland that opened in theaters earlier this month, is based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Michael Zadoorian, who lives in Ferndale. Zadoorian stopped by the Daily Detroit Happy Hour podcast to talk about the film, how it differs from his novel, and his …
On Thursday, Sven Gustafson hosted quite a few interesting guests at our booth and mobile studio on the floor of the Detroit Policy Conference at Motor City Casino Hotel. Five of those people are on the show for today's episode. Candice Simons, Brooklyn Outdoor and J'Adore Detroit, who talked about the big ad controversy where billboards have been banned downtown - and …
As we age, it is only natural to grow in maturity - at least for most of us. Sometimes as we mature, our sense of playfulness fades or can be lost in the madness of work and responsibilities. Finding Neverland, the theatrical musical based on the Academy Award-winning Miramax motion picture by David Magee, and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee, is a timeless …
The local internet is abuzz with the nod to Detroit that Nick Jonas gave to Detroit at the Grammys with a shirt that had, in stencil lettering, "Detroit" on it. The shirt is one that he has a stake in promoting as one of many who are creating brands in light of the rise of the Detroit name. After all, a marketing study showed that "Made in Detroit" has a much higher …
Want to celebrate being a Scot, or Scottish culture? Into some literary libations to honor Robert Burns, the Scottish poet and lyricist who is widely-regarded as the national poet of Scotland? Here's the ticket you need this Thursday night. Every January 25, Scotland and Scots around the world come together to celebrate the life and works of the beloved “Rabbie” Burns, …
The Michigan Science Center has been named on of the finalists in the US2020 STEM Coalition Challenge. Judges for the competition looked at how each organization incorporated science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to underrepresented students. They were also evaluated on their potential impact, approach to partnership building, creative engagement strategies, …
Krystal Banks got into the bail bonds business eighteen years ago, right out of high school. Since then, she’s learned how the courts work in Southeastern Michigan, and began giving her clients tips on how to protect their rights and better deal with the system. Banks said, “I found that, oh, just giving them a little bit of knowledge changed their outcomes. It was really …
Over the past few years we've noticed that there is a severe cultural disconnect in metro Detroit. Before you say "oh, another city vs. suburbs rant!" let's be clear: It's way more complicated than just city vs. suburb. Or black vs. white. This cultural divide doesn't respect city boundaries. Sure, there's a geographic element to it, but it's also tied to family and life …
J Dilla was a musical genius. The Detroit artist who died way too young at 32 years old in 2006 made the beats behind a variety of big hits and helped define the sound of a whole genre. If you don't know who James Dewitt Yancey was, it's time for a little primer. After all, two of his beat machines - his Minimoog and his MPC 3000 - are in the Smithsonian's African American …
Detroit's history and the legend of the Nain Rouge are entwined. And if you are a fan of the Nain Rouge then I have just the thing for you. Author Dave Krieger has come out with a second book from the perspective of Detroit's red devil, the Nain Rouge. Things People Say About Detroit, A Collection of Quotes As Told To the Nain Rouge was released earlier this month. The …
Eminem's new track "Walk on Water" was featured on last night's Saturday Night Live in a three-part medley performance with Skylar Grey. If you didn't know, she's collaborated with Em before as the writer of "Love The Way You Lie" back in 2010. After the new track that's powerful but in a different style that fans got into when he first broke out on the scene, he went into …
According to a report in Deadline Hollywood, the "Detroit" movie that had a very poor showing in the summer at the box office is about to get another shot in big movie theaters in 10 cities. The newly released trailer has the words of Maya Angelou setting the scene to what is a very emotional and intense film that focuses on the Algiers Motel Incident that happened in …
Posters are often used as a means to convey ideas during political campaigns or as propaganda. This Saturday there will be a one day only exhibition called “Posters on Politics” at the Baltimore Gallery in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood. Donna Jackson is the artist behind the exhibition. She put out a call for submissions and received more than 400 posters from …
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One of the best parts of Halloween is all of the great horror movies that air on television. But what if I told you four Detroit theaters will be screening nine classic horror movies this weekend? We thought would do a quick roundup of the theaters and movies they will be screening. Cinema Detroit Rocky Horror Picture Show If you have been waiting in antici...pation …
If you are a fan of Motown Music and the northern soul movement then you need to get your tickets to one of the coolest events of the year. This week is Detroit A Go Go, which will feature numerous acts from the golden age of music. The event will take place on Thursday, October 19 through Sunday, October 22. Event goers will be treated to live performances, meet and greets, …
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 …
It might be hard to believe, but it was 15 years ago that the movie “8 Mile” hit movie theaters and helped take the career of local rapper Eminem to another level, adding film to his artistic portfolio in an important way. To celebrate that 15th anniversary Shady Records are bringing the award-winning film back to the big screen at Bel Air Luxury Cinema that’s located on, of …
T-Baby, who is internet famous for her track "It's So Cold In The D," has released a new track in collaboration with Miikey MuuN The Alien. The new track is called "Detroit Style." It's embedded above. And, of course, it mentions the original hit. T-Baby (birth name LaTonya Myles) rose to YouTube fame after a video that has garnered more than 9.4 million views since it's …
Two of Detroit's most visible musicians couldn't be more different politically. A couple of weeks ago, Kid Rock took the stage with a faux U.S. Senate campaign and a series of politically performances at Little Caesars Arena. Now, Eminem stepped up to the microphone on a national platform, and his video cut in a downtown Detroit parking garage has gone instantly viral across …
Rarely do you get to see pieces of artwork come to life. However, on Friday, October 13 Step Afrika! will be performing at the Detroit Film Theatre inside the Detroit Institute of Art. The performance is based on the painting series titled "The Migration" by Jacob Lawrence. "The Migration" tells the story of the African American migration of the early 1900s. Step Afrika! …
A music legend has passed away. According to his Manager, Tom Petty has died. According to reports, he was found Sunday night unconscious and not breathing in his Malibu home. He died Monday night at 8:40 p.m. Petty was 66. Petty kept playing all the way to the end, including a show last Monday night wrapping up their 40th Anniversary tour. The musician's words turned out …
It is hard to believe that October 1 is this Sunday. I know it is cliché to say that this year is going by so fast, but it really has. This weekend is once again packed full of things to do. I had a really hard time narrowing down the list, so I might have added in a bonus. Let's get to this list. Buhl Bar Presents Nichole New Looking for a good date night option …
The 2017 Detroit Design Festival officially started on Tuesday, but it runs through Saturday, September 30. This year the theme for the festival is Design Is Everywhere. The goal of the festival is to show people that there is design from your most abstract pieces to the light poles that go down the street. Detroit is the first city in the United States to be named one of …
A national David vs. Goliath story in the film business has the side effect of pitting two local theatres that show art and specialty films against each other. Four small theatres, including Cinema Detroit located in the Detroit's Midtown neighborhood, are suing Landmark Theatres and their parent company 2929 Entertainment (owned by billionaire and Shark Tank star Mark …
The Scarab Club has been a big part of the art and music scene in Detroit for the past 110 years. One of the ways they have fostered the art scene is by offering new opportunities for Detroit based up and coming artists to share their talents. This spring the Scarab Club and Planet D Nonet launched Live at the Scarab Club which showcases this talent to the community. The …
One of the most magical events in the region is DLectricity. Having gone to two previous events, it's a time where you see the streets chock-full of people and feel the creative energy that's all around you. The free event happens every two years and is centered in the cultural district around Woodward between Kirby and Canfield. Buildings are used as canvasses and there are …
Detroit's not just the Motor City, we're Motown. We have a beautiful history of musical accomplishment, and one way that's expressed is through amazing record album covers. Vinyl aficionados can appreciate how the art goes with the record, helping reinforce the over feel of the experience. And today, although not quite the same, there are still digital album covers to …
Sports teams are near and dear to the heart of Detroiters. On any game day, it's a sea of jerseys around the stadiums, and it's not uncommon to see people wearing their jerseys out to the bar or, as I've seen in some cases, to work. But things change. Favorite players get traded, there are new styles that come out — and, let's be honest — buying jerseys can be really …
According to a post by the Director of Community Development of Auburn Hills, Steve Cohen, the long vacant Big Buck Brewery off of I-75 may soon be redone and called the “HUB.” An application has been submitted to the City of Auburn Hills to transform the dilapidated building, located at 2550 Takata Drive, into a “football-bowling” …
