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In Transit Detroit: Arab-esque

EVENT LISTING: This month for “In Transit” we’ll feature Detroit’s funkiest rhythm section with the sounds and aesthetics of the Arab world. It’s all set in the spirit and celebration of our diverse Detroit and how we can shine a light on inclusion through the performing arts. Each month, we select the most talented international artists that are now living in Metro Detroit and integrate them with Detroit’s finest mainstream musicians. This cross-cultural approach makes it more accessible to...

Musician Amanda Shires To Perform At The Shelter

EVENT LISTING: Singer-songwriter and Violinist Amanda Shires will be performing at Shelter in Detroit, MI on Saturday, September 17. Shires is gearing up for the release of her album My Piece Of Land which has already been featured in Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone Country, No Depression and more. The album is set for release on 9/16 (same day as the show) and was produced by the award-winning Dave Cobb whom Amanda worked with on her husband’s (Jason Isbell) last two albums. The project is...

City Of Detroit Public Health Director To Speak At Wellness Forum On September 28

Tickets are now available for the 2016 Corporate & Community Wellness Forum presented by Health Alliance Plan (HAP). Businesses and leading southeast Michigan health and human services agencies will collaborate to discuss how to manage the benefits, goals and measurement of long-term workplace wellness programs. The event starts on Wed. Sept. 28 at 7:45 a.m. at the University of Detroit Mercy. Tickets are available for $30 per person. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, public health director for the City of...

Gold Ribbon Expo Honoring Childhood Cancer Awareness

Come visit with organizations who help brave fighters & their families in various supporting ways. This event is possible thanks to Presenting Sponsor-Alisha Baker Farmers Insurance Agency & Host Salon Bliss & Spa of Shelby Twp. Charities taking part in the event are: Rockin’ For A Match (will be doing bone marrow registry), St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Kids Kicking Cancer, Children With Hair Loss and Operation Little Princess. Local businesses who will be part as well are: Angel of Grace Aw...

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10th Annual Belle Isle Garden Party To Benefit Whitcomb Conservatory

The Belle Isle Conservancy, along with leaders of the Grosse Pointe area’s garden club communities, is hosting the 10thannual Garden Party on Belle Isle on Tuesday, September 13th from 5:30PM-7:30PM. The annual event raises funds for various projects benefiting the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the restoration of the Lily Pond and its surrounding garden. The restoration will improve the quality of the pond’s infrastructure, as well as provide...

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Bend + Brew Brings Doing Good, Beer And Yoga Together On August 27

Beer, yoga and music will collide for a cause when Detroit’s own Bend + Brew begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at Downtown Boxing Gym, 6445 E. Vernor Hwy, Detroit. All those 21 and over are welcome to practice yoga, co-led by Sam Arin from Center for Yoga and Dennis Blender. The hour long class is meant to relax your mind and strengthen your body while music by Cooper Anstett inspires all participating. At noon, join the community to enjoy a beer from Perrin Brewing Company and snacks from...

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Downtown Synagogue Hosts Thought-Provoking Holocaust Program Aug. 24

The Downtown Synagogue (it’s proper name is the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue) will hold a special viewing of the Holocaust exhibit “They Risked Their Lives: Poles Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust” on Wednesday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m. This will be followed by a panel discussion lead by Holocaust experts at 6:30 p.m. Both the display and the speakers will detail how the people of Poland put themselves in peril to rescue their Jewish neighbors from unfathomable hatred and certain death....

Job Fair Wednesday For 35 Positions At The Children's Center

Looking for a job? Do you like working to improve the lives of children? The nonprofit Children’s Center in Detroit has more than 35 open positions and is hosting a job fair tomorrow (Wednesday, June 15) to fill a variety of roles (which range from clinicians to teachers to support coordinators). The Children’s Center provides community mental health and support services that treat the whole child and the whole family. Along with community partners, they offer solutions that address mental, ph...

See R&B Star Usher And Mini Drake Spending Their Day In Detroit

Usher is a big name, and he took to social media today to show off some of Detroit’s best – from Eastern Market murals, to the iconic Motown Museum, to the popular Nojo Kicks downtown. It’s great P.R. for the city. His photos, from his Snapchat story, are a great way to see the city – in fact, you could probably create quite an afternoon for yourself following in his footsteps. May we suggest a drink at Standby around the corner from Nojo? Or a burger at Cutter’s over by the Eastern Market mur...

QUICK TIP: Detroit Company Looking For IT Salespeople

CBI in downtown Detroit is holding a networking event on May 12th to find people to fill entry-level IT security sales positions at its Detroit office called “Jumpstart Your Cybersecurity Sales Career.” The event is at Cornerstone Barrel House at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 12. They’re looking to fill several entry-level IT sales openings in our downtown Detroit office. “Breaking into an IT industry sales role can be an uphill battle. Many times, entry-level positions that exist provide littl...

Learn About Music In The Tech Age On April 21

THE DEETS: The music industry, like many, is going through a ton of changes. Here’s your opportunity to learn from an expert. Join Rocket Fiber for a laid-back conversation and performance from the recording artist JOYA as she talks Music, Tech, NABFEME Detroit and about her new single. This is a rare opportunity to learn the fine details of launching your career as an independent artist. Topics include: * Streaming services and receiving royalties * Understanding how and where to distribu...

The First Detroit International Festival Of Animation Is April 8 & 9

On April 8 and 9 at Detroit’s Tangent Gallery/Hastings Ballroom, the first Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a wild diversity of animations from animators and filmmakers who are local as well as those international. Organizers plan it to be an annual event going forward. DIFA will feature 93 minutes of animated shorts ranging from experimental to quirky as well as more sophisticated mini features. Also within the same venue, you will find a galler...

Take A Memory Cruise To Boblo Island With Historic Footage In This Documentary

Here’s a blast from Michigan’s past. Above you’ll find a documentary, “Boblo Memories,” (about 25 minutes long) narrated by none other than former WDIV anchor Mort Crim on Boblo Island. Closing down in 1993, many of our younger readers may not have had the chance to go to what many describe as one of the magical places near Detroit. It was, in a way, Michigan’s own version of New York City’s “Coney Island.” If you’re a fan of old footage and photos, this video is for you.   There are eff...