Supporting local artists is a long-standing mission of Birmingham’s The Community House and the core mission of one of its core events, known as “OUR TOWN,” and for many people, the arts have never been more important than they are now. After much discussion and deliberation, The Community House … [Read more...] about Annual OUR TOWN Art Show and Sale at The Community House is Going Virtual
TEDxDetroit presented by United Shore goes virtual and free this fall
Coming soon to a screen near you, TEDxDetroit presented by United Shore will share ideas worth spreading on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. For its 12th year, to ensure the safety of all involved, the highly anticipated event has pivoted to a new format and will go virtual. Also, for the first time, … [Read more...] about TEDxDetroit presented by United Shore goes virtual and free this fall
Detroit Symphony Orchestra offers a free summer series to enjoy its music outdoors
Listening to the sweet sounds of summer can only become that much more lovely with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its new series – which is completely free to anyone who wants to join. The DSO recently announced its Summer Sessions: DSO Outdoors, a series of free, outdoor, socially distant … [Read more...] about Detroit Symphony Orchestra offers a free summer series to enjoy its music outdoors
Looking for some financial insights? Try this free money personality quiz
Some people shy away from talking about money or budgets. But then there are other kinds of people (like me) who love personal finance and figuring out how to stretch your money. When I want to learn about budgeting, spending and investing, I tend to do a lot of research on blogs, podcasts or … [Read more...] about Looking for some financial insights? Try this free money personality quiz
Detroit History Tours creates app so people can learn history while social distancing
In Metro Detroit, the Detroit History Tour company is well known for its storytelling and great bus, boat and walking tours. But the coronavirus has made the tourism industry basically come to a standstill. Thankfully, the tour company’s founder hasn’t stood still when it comes to innovating her … [Read more...] about Detroit History Tours creates app so people can learn history while social distancing
National Council of Jewish Women reopens its resale shop, celebrating 86 years in business
Resale shops offer the best deals in the world – consider its goods “new to you” and you can find everything you need for your home and family. But, just like every other business, they felt the pinch of coronavirus. Council Re|Sale, one of the oldest resale shops in metro Detroit, was forced to … [Read more...] about National Council of Jewish Women reopens its resale shop, celebrating 86 years in business
Metro Detroit museums, gardens reopen to the public for tours and picnics
Michigan and Metro Detroit as a whole as been through a lot since March, when the state announced it was on a quarantine for the coronavirus. The area’s cultural institutions largely closed through this whole period, but now they are beginning to open up again with social-distancing visitor plans in … [Read more...] about Metro Detroit museums, gardens reopen to the public for tours and picnics
Hungry for a local treat? Try a huge slice of Detroit-style pizza
Metro Detroit has an incredible pizza history, giving rise (pun intended) to a style of pie that is known around the nation and even the world. Detroit-style pizza is cheesy with a sauce on top that truly is unique, tasty and special in the best sense of those words. What is the traditional … [Read more...] about Hungry for a local treat? Try a huge slice of Detroit-style pizza
Five family-friendly campgrounds around Michigan that are open for travelers
Camping is a great way to get outside, enjoy some non-screen family time and get away from your house and neighborhood, which, in the age of coronavirus, is a welcome thing for most Michiganders these days. Michigan has some of the most beautiful campgrounds around, which is great for people … [Read more...] about Five family-friendly campgrounds around Michigan that are open for travelers
Five Metro Detroit parks that bring families together for fun and exercise
Getting out of the house when Michigan has good weather is key for anyone who loves the bright sunshine, hanging out as a family or doing some exercise, like a long hike or a run around a beautiful setting. That is where Metro Detroit truly shines with its many parks. While there are great metro … [Read more...] about Five Metro Detroit parks that bring families together for fun and exercise
