Today’s post is sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) I have partnered with GLBC to introduce you to their new Great Lakes IPA beer. All opinions shared in this post are mine. Being busy parents of five kiddos, it can be a little challenging sometimes for Travis and me to get out and enjoy… Read More 5 Ways to Recreate Happy Hour at Home
Today Live Nation revealed their fifth annual National Concert Week will take place from May 1st through May 7th and give you an exclusive opportunity to purchases tickets for just $20 (all-in including fees). Kicking off an epic summer concert season, the offer will include over two million tickets to 2,800+ in-demand shows from Live Nation’s upcoming… Read More Celebrate National Concert Week with $20 Concert Tickets
I don’t know who’s more excited about the Sesame Street Road Trip Tour— me or my kids. I grew up watching Sesame Street so the inner kid in me thinks this road trip event is just really cool. Now that I’m a mom, I have passed on my love for the show to my children.… Read More Sesame Street is Bringing Their Road Trip Tour to Detroit!
What up doe. Happy Friday! This has been an off week for me because Zephaniah, my youngest baby, has been sick most of the week. I think the sudden weather change from warm to cold got the best of him. Thankfully, a lot of rest and love from Mommy and Daddy are helping my little… Read More #FridayVibes 4.12.19
2019 marks the inaugural season for The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Detroit’s premiere summer concert venue located along the Detroit River. Formerly known as Chene Park, the venue was renamed as a permanent honor to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. The Right Productions, who manage and operate The Aretha, announces the lineup for the renowned… Read More ANNOUNCED: The Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre Summer Concert Series Lineup
I’m sitting in my basement on the phone with new, up-and-coming Detroit singer Charles “C3” Laster III. The singer reached out to me via Instagram to share his new song “Games”. After listening to it one time on Spotify, I immediately DM’d C3 to ask if he’d like to do an interview for the blog.… Read More Detroit Singer C3 Talks New Song ‘Games’ and Inspiring Fans Through His Music
What’s on your reading list for this month? I’m adding a few new and old titles to my monthly book list, such as Louise Erdrich’s Love Medicine and Lauren Wilkinson’s American Spy. I’ve been trying to make it a monthly goal to read at least two books each month. In the past, I let life… Read More Six Books to Read in March
If you haven’t heard of break out star Sheléa, then you don’t know what you’re missing! She’s a beautiful person inside and out with an amazing singing voice that will leave you with chills- the good kind! Music legend Quincy Jones named Sheléa “one of the greatest artists of her generation… After working with Ray… Read More Singer Sheléa Discusses Her New Projects: A Quincy Jones PBS Special and The Clark Sisters Biopic
Exciting news! Today the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) announced its first summer design camp for middle school youth. Middle school students will have the amazing opportunity to interact with the work of KAWS, one of the most influential artists of his generation, at the KAWS EFFECTS: Summer Design Camp! The summer camp will… Read More KAWS EFFECTS: Summer Design Camp for Youth
Presented by T1 By Thomas Herd Planning exciting activities and meeting like-minded people has never been easier in Detroit. Now thanks to the popular local mobile application Kee App, users can immediately discover the city’s most unique and trending attractions, identify other people who share the same interests, and seamlessly plan and slot events in the… Read More Kee Mobile App: A New Source of Prosperity for Detroit
Remember when I wrote a 2-part interview series on Detroit writer B. Van Randall (Van)? Well, he has some exciting news to share with you. If you’re a comic book lover or have a loved one who is a big fan of comics, then you will love Van’s next creative project. Van created, wrote, directed,… Read More Detroit Writer B. Van Randall Invites You to Be Part of His Next Comic Book Project
If you’re a 90’s kid like I am, then you may remember the hit movie Boomerang starring a very dapper Eddie Murphy. The 1992 film also starred Halle Berry, Robin Givens, Martin Lawrence, and David Alan Grier. In the movie, Eddie Murphy plays Marcus Graham, an advertising executive who is quite the ladies man. His… Read More Actress Tetona Jackson Talks BET’s New T.V. Show Boomerang
Last night, Travis and I attended Bonefish Grill’s Troy location to celebrate their fifth anniversary. It was a full house at the restaurant as guests were gathered to also raise money for The North Woodward Community Foundation (NWCF). Twenty percent of all sales were donated to NWCF. NWCF is a nonprofit organization whose goal is… Read More Date Night at Troy’s Bonefish Grill 5-Year Anniversary Event
What’s good, friends? Today, I’m sharing with you the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit’s (MOCAD) summer 2019 art exhibition season. Check out the summaries of the upcoming exhibitions. Dates for each exhibit is listed at the end of this post. Peace + Blessings- Jennifer MOCAD’s SUMMER 2019 SEASON For its summer 2019 season, MOCAD presents… Read More MOCAD Announces 4 New Art Exhibitions for the Summer 2019 Season
What’s good, guys? Did you catch Janelle Monáe’s performance at the NBA All-Star 2019 over the past weekend? The AT&T Pregame Concert was a hot show as the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter headlined the debut concert. Also an activist, actress, and music producer, Janelle headlined the debut AT&T Pregame Concert. The show was streamed live… Read More 6 Favorite Highlights from NBA All-Star 2019
On Sunday (2/10), Travis and I took the kids to watch the Youth Performances at Dilla Youth Day. Founded by Piper Carter, Dilla Youth Day celebrated its 8th year this past Sunday. The annual youth event was held for the fourth year in a row at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.… Read More Dilla Youth Day 2019 Youth Performance Show Celebrates Young Performing Artists
Michigan Legacy Art Park will present Detroit artist Charles McGee with the 2019 Legacy Award in recognition of a lifetime of achievements and influences as an artist, teacher, advocate and global citizen. The award will be presented as part of the Legacy Gala, the signature fundraiser for the nonprofit Michigan Legacy Art Park. The annual event, presented again by… Read More Detroit Artist Charles McGee Honored with Legacy Award
By Allison Kugel Melanie Brown aka Mel B has reigned supreme as the spiciest of her bandmates since bursting onto the entertainment scene as Scary Spice in 1996 with the group’s #1 hit Wannabe. With her wild hair, piercings and a raucous personality to match, she instantly began making headlines, and she never stopped. Her… Read More Mel B on Sex, Drugs, Abuse, & Her Epic Healing Journey
By Jennifer Hamra Today’s blog post is the second part to my interview with Detroit writer B. Van Randall. The Ghetto Nerd aka B. Van Randall- or as his family and friends call him, Van- is the creator and writer of the new graphic novel series Therians The Awakening. The Detroit writer decided to try… Read More Bringing Therians The Awakening to Life (Part 2 Interview with B. Van Randall - “The Ghetto Nerd”)
By Jennifer Hamra Today’s interview is part one in a two-part blog series with Detroit writer B. Van Randall the creator of Therians The Awakening. When I discover a new Instagram account, one of the things I like to do is read the person’s or company’s bio. I just love when people take the time… Read More The Ghetto Nerd: Meet B. Van Randall the Creator of Therians The Awakening