The historic Log Cabin in Palmer Park will be the centerpiece for the annual WinterFest coming up on Sunday Dec. 10. The free family-friendly event runs from 2-5 p.m. and offers old-fashioned horse and carriage rides, hot cider, hot chocolate, holiday cookies, candy canes, music, arts and crafts, and, of course, a meeting with Mr. […]
Like so many of us, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office believes no child should be without a Christmas. To make sure that doesn’t happen for dozens of Detroit children, the office is asking for donations for its annual “No Child Without a Christmas” gift-shopping spree next week. Sheriff Benny Napoleon and other supporters of the […]
Now’s the time to get one of the first Maxwell Coats brought to you by The Empowerment Plan. Maxwell Detroit was launched within Empowerment Plan and is introducing its coats to the public for the first time. Started by Veronika Scott in 2012, The Empowerment Plan manufactures a coat for the homeless community that can transform into […]
Just a short time ago Motor City Re-Store gave grants to help 44 businesses in 30 neighborhoods spruce up their facades. It was the first time the grants were awarded, now it’s time to look at the next round. Motor City Re-Store will host a number of free information sessions this week and next for […]
There is certainly no shortage of great artists in Detroit – and more make their mark all the time. They can often use a leg up. That’s what The Kresge Foundation’s Kresge Artist Fellowships are all about. They are no-strings-attached, $25,000 prizes awarded to both emerging and established artists whose commitment to artistic achievement, in […]
Dogs, get your pet parents and head out to the free photo event and shopping day at POST on Saturday, December 16, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Located at 14500 Kercheval, in a former post office-turned-maker space and retail shop, POST’s event has a dual purpose. Besides hoping you find that great holiday gift, […]
Rodnesha Ross didn’t become a parent at an early age, but she relates to those do. As a mentor to Detroit students, she knows young women with children of their own have unique needs. Ross founded Youth Community Agency to help address those needs. Originally formed in 2013 at Osborn High School with a focus […]
If you’d like to get a little glimpse of opera or want to give a music lover an early Christmas present this event could be for you. The Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) is presenting a free Christmas concert at Detroit’s Holy Redeemer Parish at 7 pm on Dec.9. The church is located at 1721 Junction Street […]
There is always at least one family member with a Christmas sweater so ugly, so tacky, you want to scream … or you can just realize they are cool. Now just think about all those sweaters in one place at one time. That’s what the DTE Energy Foundation and the Downtown Detroit Partnership have in […]