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Wright & Co. Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Ten years ago, Detroit was clawing its way out of the largest municipal bankruptcy in American history. Jack White made his homecoming debut at the Fox Theatre to a sold-out show and followed it up with another one at the Masonic Temple, which he had helped rescue from foreclosure by paying its delinquent tax bills […] The post Wright & Co. Celebrates 10th Anniversary appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
An Operatic Life
Alaina Brown was 4 years old when she was cast in her first opera, a 1978 production of Madama Butterfly by the Michigan Opera Theatre at Dow Gardens in Midland. She remembers only a few details about the performance; however, she does recall that cast members kept picking her up and sitting her back down, […] The post An Operatic Life appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Is That All There Is?
There’s a line in the acknowledgments of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s bestselling memoir, True Gretch, that gives away the game. It’s page 157 — the actual book is 156 small pages that include several blanks and a recipe for clover rolls — where she thanks her ghostwriter, Lisa Dickey. “With her guidance and skill, we wrote […] The post Is That All There Is? appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Resilience in Beauty: Meet the Founder of Michigan’s First Beauty Mall
Nationally, only 3% of children who have been in foster care graduate from a postsecondary educational institution. Despite those odds, Detroit resident Katrina Belin, 39, not only graduated from college but is also a CEO — of Michigan’s first beauty mall. She credits much of her success to her former foster mother, Ruthie Davis. “I […] The post Resilience in Beauty: Meet the Founder of Michigan’s First Beauty Mall appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Jack White Surprise Releases His New Album at Third Man Records
Jack White appears to have released his latest album in a stealthy way — if you make a purchase at Third Man Records in Detroit’s Cass Corridor today (July 19), you’ll receive a complimentary copy on vinyl. Hour Detroit stopped by to buy a couple things, and sure enough, an employee placed a record in […] The post Jack White Surprise Releases His New Album at Third Man Records appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
The Comerica Park Dining Guide
With three stories and over 70,000 square feet of retail space Comerica Park can be a lot to navigate when you’re hungry and thirsty. To help you out, we did the food and drink “research” during an April game. Here are our top picks. Rookies This past March, Comerica Park unveiled new concepts that highlight […] The post The Comerica Park Dining Guide appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Leap of Faith
Anthony and JJ Chris, owners and co-founders of downtown Detroit’s Library Street Collective, weren’t looking for a church when they began thinking about expanding their gallery, which has presented exhibitions and featured programming that has supported the local creative community since 2012. “We thought long and hard about what should be our next chapter,” Anthony […] The post Leap of Faith appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Stabenow, Stevens Back Harris if Biden Drops Out
Should President Joe Biden bow to intensifying pressure to drop his re-election bid, Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Rep. Haley Stevens both said Thursday they would back promoting Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket. “I support Joe Biden and I support Kamala Harris, and if for some reason it was not Joe […] The post Stabenow, Stevens Back Harris if Biden Drops Out appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Downtown Detroit Partnership Hosts 2nd Annual ‘Party in the Park’ to Celebrate Campus Martius Park Being Named No. 1 Public Square in the Nation
Proceeds to benefit downtown Detroit parks managed by the DDP The post Downtown Detroit Partnership Hosts 2nd Annual ‘Party in the Park’ to Celebrate Campus Martius Park Being Named No. 1 Public Square in the Nation appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
How to Make Side Hustle Lounge’s Candied Bacon Steak
Ingredients Sriracha Glaze 1⁄2 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon sriracha seasoning 2 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons butter Salt, to taste Tropical Pico 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon diced onions 1 tablespoon diced mango 2 teaspoons cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice Salt and pepper, to taste Candied Bacon Steak Two 2-ounce […] The post How to Make Side Hustle Lounge’s Candied Bacon Steak appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Civilized Cycles Are Not Your Grandma’s Bike
This summer, while you’re visiting the newly opened Michigan Central Station, you may be wondering what the mobility experts are up to next door at Newlab, located in the former Book Depository. We had the opportunity to catch up with one entrepreneur — Zachary Schieffelin, who founded and runs Civilized Cycles — last fall during […] The post Civilized Cycles Are Not Your Grandma’s Bike appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
50 Years of Film
A half-century ago, Elliot Wilhelm, then the news director at radio station WCHD, had for some time pestered the Detroit Institute of Arts about starting a weekly film series. One day, in between newscasts, he dropped by the museum to pay another visit to Audley Grossman, the head of the DIA’s performing arts department. At […] The post 50 Years of Film appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Object Lesson: The Grand Trunk Western Railroad Logo
I saw a connected “GT” logo on a bridge over the freeway in metro Detroit. What does it stand for? “Grand Trunk.” It is the logo for Grand Trunk Western Railroad, once nicknamed the “Good Track” road. So, what’s the status of Grand Trunk Western; is it still an active railroad company? Not exactly. Grand […] The post Object Lesson: The Grand Trunk Western Railroad Logo appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Matty Matheson Brings New Menu to Detroit’s Standby
For the first time in his career, Canadian celebrity chef Matty Matheson has become a partner at a U.S. restaurant — and it’s right here in Detroit. On Wednesday, Standby, the downtown cocktail bar and new American eatery, announced Matheson had joined on as a partner, and in conjunction, will be debuting a new menu […] The post Matty Matheson Brings New Menu to Detroit’s Standby appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Wardrobe Stylist Jennifer Pickering Shares Her Style Tips
In 2008, Waterford resident Jennifer Pickering discovered that the federal Food and Drug Administration had not updated its regulations on cosmetic products in 70 years (it eventually did 14 years later with the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022). In 2012, a documentary clip she stumbled upon online showed her how washing polyester clothes […] The post Wardrobe Stylist Jennifer Pickering Shares Her Style Tips appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Biking Gone International: A Look at Michigan’s Growing Biking System
Since construction started in 2018, metro Detroit has been buzzing with anticipation for the newest crossing from the Motor City to Canada, and at press time in early June, the Gordie Howe International Bridge had just 36 feet remaining until both sides are connected (since publishing, the bridge has been connected). When it’s complete next […] The post Biking Gone International: A Look at Michigan’s Growing Biking System appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Bandit Tavern & Hideaway Closes After Less Than a Year
After just 8 months in business, Bandit Tavern & Hideaway in Royal Oak announced that it has closed due to “current market conditions” on Facebook Monday afternoon. Its last day of operations was Sunday. “Dear friends, we have officially closed our doors,” the post read. “Thank you for letting us be part of the Royal […] The post Bandit Tavern & Hideaway Closes After Less Than a Year appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
Top Beauty Trends and Products
Our feeds are filled with beauty treatments, products, and techniques. It’s a challenge staying on top of it all, or knowing which ones have lasting power. To keep it simple, we asked area beauty experts to pick the No. 1 trend for hair, makeup, and skin care, plus share their favorite beauty tips. The Skin […] The post Top Beauty Trends and Products appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine.
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