Happy Spring! It’s finally here!

How did your work week go for you? My biggest highlight from this week is celebrating my oldest daughter’s birthday!

Today is Michala’s 17th birthday and we are so excited for her! She has been counting down the days to her big celebration. Ahh, to be young again! I told Michala sometimes I wish I was a teen again– carefree and excited about the future. I wrote a birthday letter to Michala and you can read it here if you like.

We’re having a special family birthday party for Michala. The theme of her party is K-Pop, of course. Michala LOVES K-Pop! We’re making homemade vegetarian Korean recipes and the birthday cake is a delicious red velvet cake (in honor of Michala’s favorite K-pop group Red Velvet).

HERE ARE FOUR MORE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK:

  • Jordan Peele’s Us movie is out now!
  • Concert Announcement: Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are coming to Detroit in July!
  • Design Core Detroit announces its first edition of “Detroit City of Design Competition”.
  • Red Table Talk Nominated for 2019 Daytime Emmy
Us movie poster (Photo credit: Universal Studios)

JORDAN PEELE’S US MOVIE PREMIERES TODAY!

Are you excited for Jordan Peele’s new movie? Us premieres today and I am looking forward to seeing it. The film stars Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, and Elisabeth Moss. I’m actually not a fan of scary movies, but I love Peele’s work so I am making an exception for this one.

Get Out was a phenomenal film so I am anxious to see how Us turns out! I’ve already heard and read many good reviews about the movie. If you go see it, let me know what you think!

Photo credit: Good Tymez Live and The Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre

SNOOP DOGG IS BRINGING HIS “PUFF PUFF PASS TOUR” TO THE ARETHA FRANKLIN AMPITHEATRE IN JULY!

Grammy Award-Winning Platinum Hip Hop artist Snoop Dogg is bringing his “Puff Puff Pass Tour” to The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit on Friday, July 5th at 8 P.M.! The incredible night in Hip Hop will include performances by Uncle Snoop’s army including Warren G and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

Tickets are on sale now and start at $50 (plus fees). You can purchase tickets at thearetha.com, Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.

2019 Detroit City of Design Competition (Photo credit: Design Core Detroit)

DESIGN CORE ANNOUNCES THE DETROIT CITY OF DESIGN COMPETITION

Design Core Detroit is launching the first edition of Detroit City of Design Competition. It’s an international, multidisciplinary competition for designers hailing from 31 UNESCO Cities of Design.

Qualified designers are invited to prototype design solutions for Detroit neighborhoods (Grandmont Rosedale, Southwest Detroit and Hope Village) that address safety and walkability. The application deadline is April 14, and winners will be announced on June 3.

Designers interested in applying can submit proposals here.

Congratulations to these three wonderful women! (Photo credit: Red Table Talk)

RED TABLE TALK NOMINATED FOR 2019 DAYTIME EMMY

I’m so excited for Jada Pinket Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Norris! There beloved Red Table Talk was nominated for a 2019 Daytime Emmy Award! Congratulates, ladies!

If you haven’t watched Red Table Talk yet, then you need to head on over to your Facebook and start watching it NOW! It is a wonderful talk show that is featured only on Facebook Watch.

Actress Jada Pinket Smith hosts the show with her daughter Willow and her mother Adrienne. The three beautiful and inspiring women discuss various topics with guests such as Ellen Pompeo (Grey’s Anatomy), rapper Wale, and singer Toni Braxton.

HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND! JENNIFER XOXO

Feature image by Jennifer Hamra for Good Life Detroit | Location: Belle Isle Conservancy in Detroit, MI

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Jennifer Hamra

Freelance creative Jennifer Hamra created her blog Good Life Detroit in 2015 after relocating from Tennessee to Southeast Michigan.

Inspired by her love for personal blogging and photography, Jennifer likes to share her favorite Detroit things, from cool places to visit (the hidden gems are her favorite!) to the amazing people she has connected with over the years.

When she's not busy juggling family life and her creative projects, you can find her at an art gallery, community event, farmers market, or spending quiet time at home with a good book and cup of tea.

Jennifer lives in the metro Detroit area with her husband Travis and their six children.

Connect with Jennifer on social media @goodlifedetroit on all social media platforms or via email at [email protected].