See why this Thai – Lao Sunday Market went viral on social media! Sharing our visit to the Thai – Lao Sunday Market at the Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center in Warren, Michigan.
Community Events
PHOTOS: Southwest Greenway Grand Opening
Check out the photos from our time at the Southwest Greenway grand opening event in Detroit!
HAPPENING FRIDAY: Voices of Freedom Festival
This Friday, Freedom House Detroit is hosting the Voices of Freedom Festival and you’re invited! This special event is being held to raise money to benefit people who are seeking asylum in the U.S. and Canada. With your support, you can help Freedom House reach its financial goal of $100,000 to continue to support survivors …
East Canfield Village Art Park Unveils ‘Boy Holds Flower’ Sculpture by Austen Brantley
Over the weekend, I stopped by East Canfield Village to view the unveiling of “Boy Holds Flower,” a figurative sculpture created by Detroit artist Austen Brantley. The sculpture will be a permanent art installation at East Canfield’s new art park. The community has plans to start building the art park in the coming weeks. The …
Detroit Art: Detroit Artist Richard Lewis’ “Work In Progress” Solo Art Exhibit
Detroit painter Richard Lewis’ solo art exhibition is now open. “Works In Progress” officially opened on Friday, August 13th at the Galerie Camille. The art exhibit will be open until September 11, 2021. It features a collection of family stories and Richard’s favorite movie scenes. “The show is called ‘Works in Progress’ because I usually …
BLKOUT Wall Murals Festival Celebrates Art, Community, and Culture
The inaugural BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival was held July 24 – 31, 2021, in Detroit’s North End community. On today’s blog post, I’m sharing photographs from my time visiting the mural festival and the beautiful Detroit murals! Did you attend the BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival? The inaugural event took place July 24th through the 31st …
FAMILY EVENT: 8th Annual Sidewalk Festival Hosted by Sidewalk Detroit
Sidewalk Detroit’s popular community festival is back! The 8th annual Sidewalk Festival is going to be a little different this year, though. The event has been expanded to four festival dates and will travel to four different Detroit neighborhoods. July 24, 2:00 – 8:00 P.M.: 12041 Dexter Ave, in the Dexter-Linwood neighborhood (in partnership with …
GIVE Club Hosts Detroit Virtual Fitness Challenge and Fundraiser to Support the Dream Scholarship and Neighbors in Need
Here’s a fun virtual fitness challenge you may love that gives back to the community. The GIVE Club (Getting Involved in Volunteer Efforts) is hosting a 10-mile fitness challenge this spring. The GIVE CYCLE 10 Mile Virtual Challenge registration is now open to Detroiters and beyond. Whether you live in Detroit, the metro area, or …
Celebrate ProjectArt Detroit’s 5th Anniversary This Thursday
ProjectArt Detroit is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a virtual benefit on Thursday, April 22nd. The art event will feature artwork by students, resident artists, and organization partner the Detroit Public Library (DPL). ProjectArt’s virtual event will be 45 minutes long and a ticket donation of $20 is suggested. Your contributions will help ProjectArt continue …
Better Made Snack Foods is Hosting a Mother’s Day Contest
Better Made Snack Foods is hosting its annual Mother’s Day contest. All you have to do is submit a short essay of 150 words or less describing why your mom is amazing to you. The essay due date is May 7, 2021, and the winner will receive a sampler box containing an assortment of delicious …