Rua Francis’ art is shaped and influenced by her Mesopotamian and Assyrian heritage. This is evident in her artwork, as she infuses forms of Aramaic and Arabic arabesque and calligraphy art by combining the “elegant complexity of ink on paper”. Francis’ art style creates “an experiential interpretation of what ‘is’ versus what is ‘seen’ while …
May 2017
Memorial Day Family Activities
Memorial Day Weekend in the United States is celebrated as the unofficial beginning of summer. Many people across the country plan cookouts, trips to the beach or lake, and attend summer parties. But Memorial Day means so much more than a celebration of summer. Here are eight Memorial Day activities to help you teach your …
Celebrate National Bike Month Before It Ends
If you didn’t already know it, the month of May is National Bike Month. The League of American Bicyclists sponsors National Bike Month. According to the bicycle league’s official website, National Bike Month was established in 1956 “to showcase the many benefits of bicycling– and encourage more folks to giving [sic] biking a try.” Many communities …
Interview with Erin Gavle – Founder of Spring Into Corktown
Corktown – Detroit’s oldest neighborhood is in store for an exciting event this coming weekend (May 20, 2017)! Spring Into Corktown is a new event created by Erin Gavle, owner of Eldorado General Store and founder of Spring into Corktown, which celebrates community and welcomes the spring season. Today we’re sharing a mini-interview with Erin to …
The 3rd Annual Red Bull Hart Lines Skateboarding Competition
Mother’s Day weekend was a beautiful weekend to spend time out in Downtown Detroit. Detroit was buzzing with so many Detroiters and visitors walking around in the city and enjoying all the downtown area had to offer. I haven’t seen such excitement in the city in so many months. The previous winter was cold, snowy, …
PHOTOS: Slow Roll Detroit Opening Day 2017
I attended my first Slow Roll Detroit event. I didn’t participate in it, though, because of my pregnancy. But I did enjoy watching the bikers on Opening Day! Thousands of Detroiters and people across the metro area sign up every year to participate in the famous city bike ride. According to Slow Roll’s official website, …
Donate Prom Attire to Make a Teen’s Prom Unforgettable
If you’re looking for a way to give back to the community, then I have a perfect volunteer event for you! The 2017 graduating class of Covenant House Academy is in need of prom attire for young men and women. Join the GIVE Club™ on Saturday, May 13th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cashmere Studio Boutique in Farmington Hills. Members …
All Things Detroit Pre-Mother’s Day Edition 2017
On Sunday (5/7/17), Travis and I attended the All Things Detroit Pre-Mother’s Day Edition. The Detroit-famous shopping extravaganza was held at Eastern Market. It was our second time attending an All Things Detroit event, the first being in March. I was excited to attend this event because I was looking forward to trying some more yummy …
Mexicantown’s Cinco de Mayo Detroit Parade 2017
On Sunday, May 7, 2017, my husband and I attended the Cinco de Mayo Detroit parade in Mexicantown. We’ve only been to Mexicantown twice— both times to eat out at two different restaurants. I googled the location for the parade, but it turned out we didn’t need Google Maps to find it because as we …