Detroit Opera鈥檚 New Music Director and Other Top Metro Detroit News

Get details on the biggest local news including a new exhibit at Mi-Sci, details on Detroit鈥檚 Month of Design, and more.
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Michigan Science Center Welcomes New LEGO Exhibit

LEGO isn鈥檛 just for kids anymore. Builders of all ages can marvel at skyscrapers from around the world created entirely out of the fan-favorite bricks 鈥 and create their own masterpieces at听MI-Sci鈥檚 new exhibit,听Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks, which opens Sept. 16, 2023.

Meet Detroit Opera鈥檚 New Music Director

Detroit Opera welcomed Roberto Kalb as its new music director last year. In the September issue of 糖心vlog安卓版 Detroit, Kalb shared a little bit about himself and what鈥檚 he鈥檚 planning for the upcoming season.

Workers Strike at All Three Detroit Automakers

after leaders failed to bridge a gap between union demands and what the automakers are willing to pay. Members of the United Auto Workers union are picketing GM at a plant in Missouri, Stellantis Jeep at a plant in Ohio, and Ford at a plant in Wayne County. It鈥檚 the first time in the union鈥檚 88-year history that workers targeted all three companies at the same time.

Design Core Detroit Unifies Community Through Art During Month of Design

Featuring over 80 events encompassing a wide variety of works from local artists and innovators, this year鈥檚 Month of Design seeks to promote creative projects focused on strengthening community resources and providing mutual aid with its 鈥淯nited by Design鈥 theme.

What鈥檚 in the Works at Michigan Central

In April, the tech incubator Newlab opened its Detroit headquarters in the rehabilitated Book Depository building in the Michigan Central innovation district. Newlab hosts startups and small established companies that pay a monthly fee for space and the use of workshops. Here, we introduce a selection of those ventures.

Detroit鈥檚 First Black-Owned Food Hall Opens on City鈥檚 Westside

opened on W. McNichols last weekend. The food hall offers nine food vendors, which are Detroit Wild Pit barbecue, Borderline Tacos and Things, Poon鈥檚 Hibachi Grill, Crazy Burger, Your Perfect Blend Smoothie Shop, Delectabowl, Heavenly Chicken and Waffles, Life is Sweet ice cream, and Wing Fellas.

Six New Retailers Are Coming to Detroit

Real estate developer The Platform announced on Thursday that six new retailers have either opened their doors or will soon open their doors in the Midtown and New Center areas. These additions include a waxing and lash studio, hair salon, a bridal shop, fitness studio, dessert bar, and restaurant.

Michigan鈥檚 Adventure Welcomes All-New Event This Fall

Michigan鈥檚 Adventure has announced that it will be celebrating spooky season this year with an all-new event geared toward the entire family. The event, dubbed 鈥淭ricks and Treats,鈥 will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, and will feature a wide variety of seasonal activities including a trunk-or-treating trail, a costume parade, crafts, and games.

Development Projects to Form Entertainment Hub in Downtown Detroit

Over the last several months, local organizations and businesses have been putting in work on projects across Downtown in an effort to rejuvenate the city鈥檚 historic Entertainment District. Take a closer look at what鈥檚 in the works.

Albino Deer Spotted in Farmington Hills

grazing in the grass next to a parking lot on 12 Mile Road near Orchard Lake on Monday. Albino deer used to be a protected species in the state but those protections were lifted in 2008.

A Look at Metro Detroit鈥檚 Last Drive-In Theater

Once abundant in metro Detroit, drive-in theaters faded away by the 1990s. The lone survivor has gone high-tech for a unique cinematic experience. Here鈥檚 a closer look at the history of drive-in theaters in our area and what鈥檚 going on with the last one standing.

Saint John鈥檚 Resort in Plymouth Welcomes The Wine Grotto

Saint John鈥檚 Resort in Plymouth has announced the opening date of its newest drink and dining option, The Wine Grotto. This new underground wine bar, which is set to open to the public on Sept. 21, 2023, is part of the resort鈥檚 multi-million-dollar renovation and is built on a former seminary. It features restored arches that are 鈥渞eminiscent of European wine cellars,鈥 as well as the work of local artists.


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