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Café Con Leche Returns To Southwest Detroit For Special Event As Part Of Bitter|Sweet: Coffee, Tea & Chocolate Exhibition

For many people coffee is more than just a hot beverage. It’s a way of life. Have you ever wondered about the farmers who grow your coffee beans? The owners of Café Con Leche, Jordi Carbonell and Melissa Fernandez, as well as a barista, went down to Oaxaca, Mexico to do just that. During the trip, local artist Lisa Luevanos documented the trip. They interviewed farmers who are part of a cooperative in their community. The community hold their coffee to a high standard. “I was struck by how i...

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10 Impressive Detroit Firsts

In our 315-year history, Detroit has seen and done a lot. Its reputation for innovation and trendsetting is well-deserved. The city and its people have been on the cutting edge of advancements in multiple sectors throughout Detroit’s history. From the first paved road to the first try-colored traffic light, check out what awesome firsts Detroit gave the world. 1. First mile of paved road in America With Detroit’s history in the automotive and manufacturing industry, it shouldn’t come as...

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Before There Was A Detroit Institute Of Arts, There Was The Detroit Museum Of Art

The Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the buildings that seems to have always been part of Detroit. Its cultural importance and clout make it an important fixture of Detroit history, but the DIA as we know it only came along in 1927. Up until that time, Detroiters visited the Detroit Museum of Art, located at 704 E. Jefferson Avenue. While the museum only served the city for 40 years, its impact is unmistakable and laid the foundation for the DIA. The Detroit Museum of Art opened in 1888....

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Cinetopia International Film Festival Starts Friday With A Film On The Lawn Of The DIA

Looking for a great lineup of notable new features, short films, and documentaries? Check out the Cinetopia International Film Festival, from June 3-12. The event, created for the people of Southeast Michigan, brings together the best screenings that film festivals have to offer. The festival starts on Friday, June 3. Screenings will take place at venues in multiple locations, including Detroit, Ann Arbor, Bloomfield, and Dearborn. Cinetopia features screenings of many films from renowned inte...

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14 Awesome Detroit Tours You'll Love

Warm weather and sunshine is finally here. Take advantage of the lovely days ahead by planning a tour of Detroit. There’s a tour for everyone, from history buffs to natives who think they know everything there is to know about Detroit. Grab some friends, make some plans, and prepared to be impressed by the incredible stories of the past and present that make Detroit the amazing city and region it is. City Tour Detroit Ready to dive into Detroit’s storied (and sometimes ghastly) past? C...

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New DIA Exhibit Captures A Full Year Of Detroit Weather

Weather is something we experience every day, but it also turns out that it can be pretty interesting art. Last week the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) announced the acquisition of a new video exhibit called “Detroit Weather: 365 Days,” which will premier on November 21, 2015, and run through April 24, 2016. The piece, created by artist Susan Goethel Campbell of Huntington Woods documents one year of weather in Detroit in a 90-minute video using footage captured with a webcam on the 22nd fl...

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THE DISH: A Genius Vegetarian Taco At A Limited Time Pop-Up

[quote_box_center] Welcome to The Dish, our new weekly column about the one dish you have to try at the one restaurant you have to visit. [/quote_box_center] Let your eyes wander around the dark geometrically beautiful hallways of the Detroit Institute of Art’s Islamic exhibit. What’s with all of the piñatas at the end of the hall? Congratulations, you have found Azul Cantina, the DIA’s hidden gem of a pop-up that is open now – but will close on July 12. Azul is the coolest temporar...

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10 Tours In Metro Detroit You'll Love

While we’re big fans of what to some may seem crazy adventures (such as kayaking in Detroit’s canals.. or spending time in the outdoors of Alaska or hung out of a helicopter) it’s always worthwhile to catch a local tour or two. You can learn from the best storytellers, historians and local Detroiters while exploring the city in a new way. There’s always more to learn about Detroit. With the tours below, they give you the scoop and a larger piece of Detroit’s story we can’t always cover. Check...

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