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
Attractions & Museums
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
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
Metro Detroit offers a wide array of Black-owned businesses to support
One thing that makes Metro Detroit’s business community stand out is its array of Black-owned companies and Black entrepreneurs. Their work spans from small, family-owned firms to large corporations that provide jobs, resources and more to Michigan residents. In support of Black-owned business … [Read more...] about Metro Detroit offers a wide array of Black-owned businesses to support
Dearborn’s iconic Ford-Wyoming Drive-In Theatre is open again for business
Drive-in theaters are as much a part of the Motor City as Motown music, mighty automotive manufacturing and the magnificent murals that cover much of Detroit these days. One of the best, and the most outstanding in terms of its architecture and history, is Dearborn’s Ford-Wyoming Drive-In … [Read more...] about Dearborn’s iconic Ford-Wyoming Drive-In Theatre is open again for business
Get Out: Five fabulous Metro Detroit must-see museums
Metro Detroit is known for many things: Music, automotive manufacturing and fantastic people who may have come from different places but have the common bond of loving their state and their cities through good times and bad times. Detroit itself was founded in 1701, so there is more than 300 … [Read more...] about Get Out: Five fabulous Metro Detroit must-see museums
Free Detroit-inspired coloring books and contests will brighten your quarantine days
Coloring is a fundamental part of childhood: Pretty much everyone remembers the smell of the crayons, the feeling as the colors spread across the page and the emotions of completing a drawing to share with your mom or someone you love. That is why having coloring books is an essential thing for … [Read more...] about Free Detroit-inspired coloring books and contests will brighten your quarantine days
Drive-in theaters offer entertainment for all ages, abilities
There is nothing as beautiful as seeing a movie under the stars – especially when the quality of the film and the company is just as good as it is at home or in any other theater. Drive-in movies have atmosphere as well as digital quality, making them a great option for people who want a unique … [Read more...] about Drive-in theaters offer entertainment for all ages, abilities
Visit museums free the first weekend of the month
America or Merrill Lynch customers can visit museums free the first weekend of the month through the bank’s Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 150 museums and … [Read more...] about Visit museums free the first weekend of the month
Detroit Institute of Arts free entry
Experience art from all over the world and throughout many different time periods at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The DIA offers a wide range of art from European to Africa, Oceania and the Indigenous Americas to Asian and to Performing Arts. Everyone is sure to find something to enjoy and connect … [Read more...] about Detroit Institute of Arts free entry
