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“Community Power. Artists demand more from DTE. Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery. Nov. 13 - Dec. 16. Opening: Nov. 16, 6-9 p.m., 33 East Adams, Detroit, MI.” Flyer includes black-and-white illustrations of a lightning bolt and outstretched hands in front of a rose-toned blue sky with clouds.
Posted inGet Busy

What to do in Detroit this week: Tree lighting, holiday markets, mole contest

Avatar photoKate Abbey-Lambertz headshot by Alex Washington, Lynelle Herndon and Kate Abbey-Lambertz November 16, 2023November 15, 2023
Computer rendering of a rectangular building at night with windows on the ground and top floors, and a textured screen surrounding the middle floors. An older building behind it says “Music Hall” on the roof’s marquee. Dozens of people walk on the street in front of the buildings.
Posted inThe Dig

One good building: Historic Music Hall getting $122 million expansion

by Aaron Mondry November 15, 2023November 14, 2023
Drawing of two faces on a white wall: an artist’s signature says “Phillip Simpson,” and the circular faces are drawn in caricature with thick black lines, no color.
Posted inHow to Thrive

Bone broth meets Pilates, video games on wheels and more in Detroit culture and community news

Avatar photo by SaMya Overall November 9, 2023November 8, 2023
Person with long dark curly hair, beige clothing and tattoos kneels on the ground in bare feet. They are arranging yellow flower and orange flowers in a design on a mirrored panel.
Posted inGet Busy

What to do this week: Let’s Do Dinner Detroit, GIS Day, psychedelic comedy and more 

Avatar photoKate Abbey-Lambertz headshot by Alex Washington, Lynelle Herndon and Kate Abbey-Lambertz November 9, 2023November 8, 2023
Plaza at the intersection of five busy streets; it has an ice rink, a Christmas tree and other trees with Christmas lights.
Posted inHow to Detroit

Where to give and get help in Detroit this holiday season

by Sarah Alvarez November 8, 2023December 4, 2023
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Posted inDocumenters

Meet Heather Alder, this month’s Featured Documenter

by Lynelle Herndon November 7, 2023November 6, 2023
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This week in Detroit: Barkside Dog Bar opens and Keith Lee food reviews with bite

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Black young man and woman in black suits stand hugging beside a white female judge wearing a black robe. Behind them is the seal of Michigan.
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‘Legal literacy equals liberation’: Detroit teen Cayden Brown works to reform juvenile justice system

Avatar photo by SaMya Overall November 2, 2023November 1, 2023
A brick wall with several potted plants and candles. A larger plant sits to the right near a window with a white car outside. To the left is a green register and a man’s hand holds a syrup bottle.
Posted inArts and Culture

Detroit culture and community: ‘Kung Food’ cookbook, new rooftop lounge and more

Avatar photo by SaMya Overall November 2, 2023November 1, 2023
Sepia vintage photo of a dozen Black men in suits posing in a lavish room with a tiled fountain, wall inlays around a curtain, a decorated ceiling and a display of peacock feathers.
Posted inGet Busy

What to do around Detroit this week: Youmacon, chef Abra Berens dinner, Graystone Ballroom jazz and more

Avatar photoKate Abbey-Lambertz headshot by Alex Washington, Lynelle Herndon and Kate Abbey-Lambertz November 2, 2023November 1, 2023

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