Comedian Michael Ian Black, Raised on Punk, Embraces Hair Rockers Like Bon Jovi

The Crofoot Author and actor Michael Ian Black has grown from the young indie comedian of MTV's sketch comedy "The...

Detroit’s Entertainment Commission Appoints Asia Hamilton, Owner of Norwest Gallery of Art

As Detroit continues to strengthen its arts and culture scene and work toward becoming a cultivating hub for artists and...

Jazz Saxophonist Marcus Elliot ‘Broken Seeds’ Bear Big Ideas, Emotions

Marcus Elliot sat down with WDET's Sam Beaubien to discuss his latest album "Broken Seeds Vol. 1."  The album features...

Bonnie Raitt, Slide Guitar Master, Singer and Songwriter, Turns 70

Bonnie Raitt released her debut album when she was 21 covering the music of Blues legends, Robert Johnson and Mississippi...

Historic Center Line Church, Known for its Radical Design, Could be Closed or Sold

Organ music floats over the congregation gathered for a recent Sunday mass at Center Line’s St. Clement Catholic Church. Parishioner...

With Her Latest Album, Detroit’s Audra Kubat Reaches Into New Sonic Territory

Audra Kubat Detroit musician Audra Kubat has enthralled audiences with her live performances for more than 20 years. Her critically-acclaimed...

His Family Settled Center Line. Now, He Preserves Its History

Mike Grobbel chairs the Historical Society of Center Line. It's a fitting position, as his ancestors came to the area from Germany...

In An Old Synagogue, Detroit Artist Tony Rave Brings “Family Matters” to Life

Donavan Glover On Sunday night at a former synagogue converted into the Shylo Arts space for both local and national...

Metro Detroit Concerts: Country, Indie Rock Shows Coming This Weekend

Photo via Trevor Naud Welcome to “Milo Minute,” the 60 seconds (or thereabouts) you need to find a local show...

Hip Hop, Slam Poetry and Storytelling Collide at Detroit Public Theatre’s ‘Temples of Lung and Air’

HuthPhoto / Detroit Public Theatre Kane Smego started out by making a name for himself as a spoken word performer...

New Doc Explores Why Less Than 7 Percent of American Restaurants Are Women-Owned

Meta Stange First-time filmmaker Joanna James planned to focus her lens on her own mother Val James — a longtime...

Yum Village Brings Afro-Caribbean Flavors to Batch Brewing Company’s Roster of Craft Beers

Meta Stange A pair of small businesses in the city’s New Center neighborhood are teaming up to not only support...