Holly, MI – Get ready to experience the holiday season like never before, as HollyDazzle returns to the Michigan Renaissance Festival grounds, bringing a winter wonderland filled with sparkling lights, festive cheer, and beloved traditions. Starting November 29th, this enchanting event promises fun for the whole family, with new attractions and memorable ...

Protesters gathered outside the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office again Wednesday, renewing their calls for an investigation into cases tied to retired Detroit Detective Barbara Simon, who is accused of using unethical and illegal tactics that led to the wrongful convictions of innocent Black men. The demonstration comes nearly three months after a ...

Watch out, Wicked: Another Wizard of Oz spin-off is headed to Detroit. The Wiz, a reimagining of the L. Frank Baum classic The Wizard of Oz with an all-Black cast, is headed to Detroit as part of its first Broadway tour in 40 years. The production is set for June 17-29 at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre.

I went into this past weekend fully intending to see Red One, that new movie in which The Rock, Chris Evans, and a polar bear have to rescue a kidnapped (and completely jacked) Santa Claus. But then I realized that, ultimately, that movie is probably as critic-proof as it possibly gets. You don’t need me to tell you whether it’s worth your time because ...

What’s Keith Famie been cooking up these days? Well, nothing in the kitchen. At least, nothing for our consumption.

On Friday, six Detroit singer-songwriters will gather inside Rivera Court at the Detroit Institute of Arts for what’s known in Nashville as a “Writer’s Round.” The Friday Night Live! event that evening will feature musicians Isis Damil, Michelle Held, Audra Kubat, Marbrisa, Mayaeni, and Emily Rose. The term “Writer’s Round” is shortened from ...

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Award-winning Aries filmmaker Quentin Tarantino was born and raised in the U.S. But he has said, “I don’t make movies for America. I make movies for planet Earth.” I applaud his expansive perspective and recommend you cultivate your own version of it in the coming weeks. You will generate good fortune for yourself as you ...

Malik Shabazz, a fearless Detroit activist who has confronted drug dealers, city leaders, and bad businesses for decades, is back in the hospital after he had a massive heart attack in June 2023. Shabazz, the founder of the New Black Panther Party/New Marcus Garvey Movement, was admitted to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit for unknown medical issues on ...

In the frenetic, beer-soaked, tinnitus-inducing atmosphere of early-2000s Detroit, the (other) Big Three ruled the conversation. The White Stripes, Electric Six, and the Von Bondies dominated the bold print and rained buzz and music industry expense accounts upon the scene. Amid this madness, there was one band — Bogue — that could have ruled them all.

Two members of an antiwar protest group called the Detroit Ceasefire Choir have filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Detroit and the organizations managing Campus Martius Park, accusing them of violating their First Amendment rights. The lawsuit, announced Tuesday, alleges that security guards at the park silenced the choir’s pro-ceasefire caroling ...

Teso Life, a U.S.-based Japanese department store chain that was founded in 2017 in New York City, plans to open its first Michigan location in the Detroit area.  The 12,000-square-foot store is planned for the mixed-use Asian-themed Sakura Novi development, which broke ground last year. Teso Life is known for selling Japanese snacks, cosmetics, homeware, ...

The folks over at Old Soul Vintage are throwing their 7th annual “For The Periods” charity event, a community-organized fundraiser to “aid any and ALL in need of menstrual products.” The evening’s festivities at Ferndale’s Loving Touch feature 15 local vendors, poetry readings, informative speeches, and a lineup of Detroit musical acts. One ...

A prominent cannabis wholesaler in Michigan announced it will close its Adrian facility as part of a strategic plan to streamline operations and strengthen its financial position as the industry continues to struggle with low prices and fierce competition. Tend.Harvest.Cultivate., which operates under Fluresh, LLC, will shift its focus to its Grand Rapids ...

Doug Coombe is an Ann Arbor and Detroit-based photojournalist — and frequent Metro Times contributor — with an eclectic photo collection spanning over three decades of Southeast Michigan music history. Coombe’s portfolio showcases generations of musical icons and underground heroes on display at this new exhibition, which aims to “lure you in with ...

Four years after first proposing significant police reform legislation, Michigan state senators are reintroducing a comprehensive package of bills aimed at increasing accountability, transparency, and public trust in law enforcement. Many of the measures were initially introduced in 2020 following the death of George Floyd, whose murder by a police officer ...

A new cocktail bar and live music venue is readying to open its doors in Detroit’s North Rosedale Park. Located at 19566 Grand River Ave., Miss Eva’s Detroit has a Harlem Renaissance, “speakeasy”-style vibe complete with a low-key entrance in the back of the building. The project is led by Jay Williams, who grew up down the street.

Finding relief from anxiety can be tough, especially with so many options out there. Many people feel overwhelmed when looking for natural solutions, particularly when traditional medications can come with unwanted side effects.

The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge has achieved a significant milestone: The Humbug Marsh Unit in Gibraltar has officially joined the Old-Growth Forest Network, a national collection of protected native forests where people can experience biodiversity and the beauty of nature. A celebratory event took place on Oct. 20, marking the induction of ...

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The 21st annual Christmas tree lighting in Campus Martius promises to “bring holiday magic to life” with a spectacular celebration in the heart of downtown Detroit. This cherished seasonal event will feature star-studded musical performances (including Alex Sampson of America’s Got Talent, Memphis roots band Southern Avenue, and Detroit’s Thornetta ...