What To Know And Where To Go In Southeast Michigan
It’s going to be even easier for schools, grocery stores, community feeding programs and restaurants to get, and keep, fresh foods from local farmers at Eastern Market. The market announced this week a partnership with Michigan Farm to Freezer, a community-based processor of fruits and vegetables in Northern Michigan that is expanding operations to Detroit. It takes …
Count this as one of the more fun online Detroit-themed surprises this year. While looking up some information for another post, we stumbled upon a 404 page. That basically means a page that wasn't found from a bad link. But what happened next? It made us lose an hour of the day. Turns out on that 404 page there's a game where you can fly a potato with wings through …
Amazing. Jaw-dropping. Yes, they're strong words, but these new murals in Eastern Market, put up last month by various artists as part of the "Murals in the Market" program, live up to the high praise. This is the second year where artists from near and far have descended on Detroit to paint some of the biggest canvases there are - the sides of buildings. It proves you can …
Murals in the Market is back for another year of free art events, public art murals, art exhibitions, and more. 1xRUN has prepared an exciting lineup of events for attendees that the whole family will enjoy. Murals in the Market will feature more than 50 local and international muralists will descend on the historic Eastern Market District during the 10-day festival. …
There’s a brawl happening at Eastern Market soon. Spatulas will be shined, grills will be fired up, knifes will be sharpened for the biggest brawl in town. Burger Brawl, that is. This street fair-style competition returns to the Eastern Market, Saturday, August 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample all the competing burgers from …
Almost everyone knows about Saturdays at Eastern Market. But did you know that there's a Tuesday market? And although not as large as Saturday, for me - who does some serious grocery shopping for my family here - Tuesday can be a great option for you. Farmers come with their trucks filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, meat, eggs, and flowers - with plenty to …
Mark your calendars. Murals in the Market will return to Detroit’s Historic Eastern Market September 15-24. More than 50 local and international muralists will be painting live throughout the district during the event. Last year, it was a visual feast. Here's a gallery of 18 of the murals that were just amazing. This year, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and …
Eastern Market is a hub of fresh produce for the city and the region, but you might not know that they also have a program of 21 Eastern Market Farm Stands in various locations including community markets across Detroit each week. To help with additional cold storage space for these pop-up markets and to carry some perishable items they weren't able to before, Ford Motor …
The Eastern Market neighborhood will soon welcome a new addition to its unique food scene. Gather, a restaurant conceptualized by friends Nate Vogeli and Kyle Hunt, along with Kyle’s wife, Lea, is expecting to make its debut in late Summer or early Fall, thanks to its success on Kickstarter. So far, the trio has raised $23,885, surpassing their goal of $20,000. If you still …
We’ve entered the heart of the holiday season, the time when folks start to feel the pressure of months of shopping procrastination. If you’re like me, you’ve been holding out until now to dive into the grueling world of holiday shopping, and it’s finally time to scrape what’s left of the shelves and make your best attempt at manipulating wrapping paper and tape to get your …
Sometimes a little money invested in the right place goes a long way. On Wednesday, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Citizens Bank announced the next round of recipients of their micro-grant program. The $175,000 of grant money will be distributed to Eastern Market and 70 local small business in Southeast Michigan, to help them make the necessary …
At Daily Detroit we're always on the lookout fun things to do around town, and we recently stumbled on something that everyone from long time residents to visitors will enjoy. Founded in 2007 Linda Yellin created Feet on the Street Tours as a way to introduce - or reintroduce - visitors and residents to the City of Detroit with her unique and engaging walking tours. While …
The creative spirit is alive and well in the Motor City. Detroit is an appealing place for many street artists and a place to go if you want to make something amazing. Murals In The Market happened happened last fall and the results are breathtaking. 45 artists applied their skills to the walls of Detroit's historic Eastern Market area, and you could feel the good energy …
Beginning this Thursday night, Eastern Market will be transformed by the talented hands of a slew of local and national artists. The first ever Murals in the Market festival is a nine-day event that invites 45 local and national artists to create large-scale street art in Eastern Market. The first edition of the highly anticipated festival aims to highlight the role …
How could those two things possibly be combined into one: A bustling and energetic city and the sound of the universe paired with tranquility. With the beginning and end of a yoga class, every voice makes up that one harmonious sound; each individual noise intertwines and unites all in the room. Similarly, the Detroit Om does just that. Uniting Detroiters and creating a …
With your typical assortment of attic treasures, knickknacks, fresh fruits and vegetables, Eastern Market is the go-to for perfect summer afternoons. However, shoppers, both regular and new, are in for a treat as the flea market takes on a different form for the Weekend of August 15-16. 50 unique vendors will be showcased at the indoor flea market adjoining the Detroit …
A Detroit icon is sticking around. Although the building leased by Bert’s Warehouse sold for $1.985 million in an online auction. However, Bert’s, a popular jazz bar and soul food restaurant that doubles as a concert venue, will remain where it is. The building at 2727 Russell Street is currently owned by Simon Group Holdings - 2727 Russell LLC. It’s registered to Edwin …
When you have a business, every little bit helps. Citizens Bank, Eastern Market Corporation, and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the latest round of micro grants through Eastern Market to support food-based small businesses in Metro Detroit. The grant funds include $60,000 from Citizens Bank and $150,000 from MEDC. Citizens Bank funding is …
The weekend is finally here! Friday: Detroit Zumba All Stars at Eastern Market - What better way to start the weekend then with a little bit of fitness and socializing at Eastern Market. This Friday the Detroit Zumba All Stars are going to be hosting an enriching outdoor Zumba experience at the Eastern Market from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This will all be held under Shed 3 in the …
The outdoor season has finally started! The sun is out. The birds are back. The days are gorgeous, and the kids are getting restless. Entertain your precious balls of energy by taking them out and about the city this Spring and Summer. Rediscover Detroit and create wonderful family memories. Here are 10 fun family things to do in Detroit to get you started. Visit the Detroit …
$8.5 million has been put into renovating Shed 5 at Detroit’s Eastern market, and it was unveiled to the public on Saturday May 2. The building required structural and mechanical upgrades, but the renovations also included the addition of a community kitchen, an indoor event space, and an outdoor plaza. The much anticipated community kitchen will offer rentable, commercial …
Strolling through Eastern Market's Shed #3 I noticed a man sitting at a plastic chair at a plastic table with an umbrella over it. It was a little peculiar, I thought, having the umbrellas over the tables indoors. The man, wearing a knit cap, was by himself eating steaming soup out of a styrofoam bowl, intermittently adding oyster crackers, obviously enjoying it. "The …
At first blush, coffee on bicycle cart sounds a little crazy (and tasty), but it's coming to Metro Detroit thanks to a popular online crowdfunding campaign. Tomo Coffee Company has surpassed their $7000 Kickstarter goal by more than $1,000 for a custom-made bike cart. The unique bike will transport a cold brew keg and tap system to sell ready-to-drink 16-ounce cups of coffee …
Looking for a place where you can get quality local produce and handmade crafts? Head over to Eastern Market. Located just north of Gratiot near downtown, Detroit’s most diverse marketplace has been in business since 1891. Visiting the area during the Saturday Market is a unique experience that the entire family can enjoy, even in the winter months. Getting There There’s no …
Remember when J.P.Morgan Chase announced back in May that it would be committing $100 million to Detroit? Well they are now rolling out the programs that are part of that commitment. They announced a 5 year program that sends teams of employees to Detroit to help nonprofits bust blight, aid community development, and spur small-business growth. The program is called the …
As we reported yesterday, there was a shooting incident during Noel Night in Detroit. There’s some new information. According to Detroit Police, there’s now a fourth victim. He saw the suspect and saw him fire shots into the ground. The victim is 19 years old and received a graze wound to the right hand as well …
