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Detroit’s TCF Center issues artist call for sculptor

The TCF Center in Detroit, formerly known as Cobo Hall, is seeking a new addition to its impressive art collection. The Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority Art Foundation, otherwise known as Art at TCF Center, has announced a call to artists for a large-scale, exterior sculpture. This aesthetic addition to the city’s landscape will reside in the middle of the circle drive at the main entrance of TCF

By |January 16th, 2020|

Michigan’s Super Bowl super foods

They say that Super Bowl Sunday is second only to Thanksgiving when it comes to food consumption in a single day in America. That means a lot of dollars being spent, and whether placing an order, or relying on grocery stores, there are plenty of ways to keep things simple and local for the big game. Popcorn Salty kernels seem to top the list of snacks

By |January 16th, 2020|

Dearborn

I have lived in Dearborn for 30 years and it’s hard to imagine anyone who hasn’t been to Dearborn!  But maybe you visited once, and only went to one or two of our famous places, like Greenfield Village. How about coming for a visit and packing in a few days of fun and food? We promise you definitely won’t leave hungry. Wherever you go in Dearborn,

By |January 15th, 2020|

10 Michigan artists who made huge marks in 2019

Our state has long been a hotbed for cultivating artistic talent. In 2019, the fruits of much labor were sweet for these ten artists, whose careers were nurtured locally. Gloria House To start out the year, poet, activist and educator Dr. Gloria House became the 11th Detroit artist to receive the annual Kresge Eminent Artist award. A Detroiter since 1967, Gloria once taught at Cass Technical

By |January 10th, 2020|

Southern Michigan and the War of 1812

As alluded to in last month’s article regarding Mackinac Island, the War of 1812 has more than a few conundrums like being named after one year, and lasting for more than two. The primary reason for the war, impressment of American sailors, ceased to be an issue before the war officially began. Remarkably, the biggest battle occurred after the peace treaty had been signed on December

By |January 1st, 2020|

5 places to go if you’re missing Detroit’s auto show

For more than three decades, January has meant a return of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to Detroit. This year, the event is moving to June 13-20, and will take advantage of warmer weather to expand outside of the TCF Center, formerly Cobo Hall, to the streets of the Motor City. While the change presents some exciting new opportunities, it does make the long,

By |January 1st, 2020|
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