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Seeing The Foo Fighters At DTE? Then You Have To See This!

Every once in a while, something so ridiculously radical happens outside of the mitten that we feel compelled to share it. One such occasion occurred today when we stumbled on this video made by Rockin’ 1,000 out of Cesena, Italy. One thousand die hard Foo Fanatics shot this amazing group performance of the band’s hit, Learn To Fly, in an effort to convince the Dave Grohl and the all mighty Foos to play a show in their small town of just under 100,000 people. Yes, we shared this because it...

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How Your Casual Drinking Habit Is Helping Michigan's Economy

Go ahead, ya lush, order another brew. You’re actually helping out the mitten with each sip. A new economic study released today highlights how the U.S. beer industry – from brewers and beer importers to beer distributors to retailers – generates nearly $253 billion in economic activity, produces $48.5 billion in tax revenue and supports 1.75 million jobs. The Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will release the Beer Serves America report during a Congressiona...

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WATCH: Enjoy Detroit With This Beautiful Time-Lapse Video

I don’t know about you, but creative videos that highlight Detroit’s beauty and not its bad side never seem to get old. The seemingly endless stream of ruin porn born out of Detroit’s demise is played out, boring, and although we still have a lot of work to do, doesn’t fully represent where we’re at anymore. Sure, the bulk of the city remains blighted and blown out, and there is still much discussion on how to handle that. But the areas that are growing and improving are doing so quickly, and...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For July 24-26, Detroit Birthday Week Edition

Hello again, friends! We’ve got another edition of your City 5 this week. First of all, if you didn’t already know, on Thursday was Detroit’s 314th birthday. So strap on your party hats and get ready for some fun over the weekend. She may be getting a little old, but she’s still got it goin’ on!! We’ve included our audio version of the City 5 below, but as always, you can scroll on for the written goodness. Floyd Launch Party – Friday, 8pm – Trinosophes, Detroit – FREE (With RSVP)...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For July 17-19, 2015

Good day to you, Detroit! We’ve got another weekend packed to the gills with good times, so get out there and enjoy these fast moving summer days before they fly south for the winter. Oh – and friends, we’re launching a podcast version of the City 5. Here’s our first trial episode below. Don’t worry, the post is sticking around and it’s here if you scroll on, but we wanted to give you a little sampling of what we’re up to. Pig and Whiskey Festival – Friday-Sunday – Ferndale – Free Admi...

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Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For The Weekend Of July 10-12

Hello again Detroit! Here we are on the cusp of yet another weekend of summer good timing in the city we love, and there is a ton of great stuff going on this weekend in and around the city. With that in mind, don’t forget to check out our events calendar to stay in the loop with everything that’s happening around town. So here we go. It’s your City 5. Concert of Colors – Thursday-Sunday – Midtown, Detroit – Free Admission! If you missed the kick off to this event last weekend, don’t...

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BAM! New Orleans Spice To Hit West Village in 2016

Attention West Village Residents: You may want to kick on the AC, because things are about to heat up. Summer 2016 will bring the grand opening of the West Village’s newest attraction, Gabriel Hall. The space was conceptualized by Dameon Gabriel, a fifth-generation musician whose family moved to Detroit in the 1940s, after participating in Detroit-based Mardi Gras events with his jazz band, The Gabriel Brass. Described as a “New Orleans-inspired venue,” the multi-faceted hall will feature li...

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What To Do In Detroit: The City 5 For Independence Day Weekend

Holy hot dogs and highly explosive materials – it’s America’s birthday! And get ready, because this year she’s going all out with some wicked party plans, and we’re sending out the invites. So if you’re sick of hearing your obnoxious and well to do boss brag all week about taking his new Flyboard out on Torch lake this weekend, then we’ve got a few options for you to blow off some steam. Whatever you’re plans, let us heed the words of our forefathers and look ever toward the future…er, at le...

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Things To Do In Detroit: The City 5 For June 25-28

Alright, y’all. The weekend is almost here and it’s time for your weekly dose of fun from your pals at Daily Detroit. This weekend is packed with events to satisfy each and every taste. From salsa dancing in the park to beers and bikinis on boats, we’ve got you covered. And remember, these are just five of the great events going on this weekend. If you don’t find what you’re looking for on this list, head over to our events calendar to find the cure for what ails you! So here it is. Your City...

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WATCH: Detroit's Awesome Fireworks Show From A Drone High In The Sky

If you missed the Detroit River fireworks yesterday then you’re in luck. Local video/photography agency Green Sky Creative captured the larger than life display of human potential from the best seat in the house – a drone soaring high above the skyline, filming the whole thing in stunning high definition. It’s a different look than other years as more of the city is visible as the start time was an hour earlier than usual. This spectacular video will make even the most unpatriotic citizen weep...

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WATCH: Well, It Finally Happened: Monsters Are Taking Over Detroit

Holy weirdness, y’all. Visual artist Nick Cave is about to rock our collective psyche. Cave – not to be confused with the equally awesome musician – has garnered significant attention for his one of a kind art pieces, which he calls Soundsuits. These brightly colored and often mind bending works of art can live as both a masterful, static sculptures, or as a fully mobile piece which is worn and operated by dancers. It’s hard to quantify exactly how cool these things are, but the video above...

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These Boys Are About To Put Some Bump In Your Hump Day

Calling all vibers and workaholics alike: Your Wednesdays just got a whole lot more groovy. Beginning next Wednesday, June 17th, So Vague – the Detroit-based collective comprised of DJs Robert Perry, Roque Ybarra and BeatLoaf – will launch a bi-weekly dance party on the deck outside Detroit’s newest dance spot, Populux. Take it from us – if you’re not familiar with these fellas yet, you’ve been missing out. Prior to the So Vague era, the trio was spinning at the infamous LEAK (Lansing Elec...

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You're Going To Need An Inhaler For This Weekend Festival

That’s right, folks, Chill on the Hill is back at Freedom Hill September 12-13, with the one and only Weezer set to headline the bill. If that shot of nostalgia isn’t enough to draw you in, the impressive lineup will also include hometown heroes Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Cold War Kids, Coheed and Cambria, Cage the Elephant, and many more. You can view the full line up here. Pre-sale tickets are available here and are available through this Friday at 9:50 p.m. Starting at around $30, this is a...

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The One Show You Can't Miss This Weekend

Hello and happy June! We hope you’ve achieved a full recovery from any mental/physical damage done at Movement this year, but if not, we’ve got just the thing to nurse you back to health. Experimental indie-pop duo, Valley Hush, are set to release their sophomore album, Don’t Wait, this Saturday at the Majestic Cafe. If you’ve not yet heard this enchanting pair, you’re in for a treat. Together, band members Alex Kaye and Lianna Vaniceli have crafted a sound that is entirely groovy and utte...

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5 Reasons Detroit's Movement Keeps The World Coming Back

Well, friends, it’s hard to believe, but another Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, and with it, another remarkable year of the Movement Festival. How the city opens its doors and turns loose for Movement each year is nothing short of extraordinary, and while there were a few hiccups this year – notably, unprecedented lines to get into the festival – in general, it was all smooth sailing and good hearted debauchery for festival patrons old and new. The magic of this weekend always leave...

These 5 Insane After Parties Will Make Your Movement Weekend Go Mega

“After the show it’s the after party, and after the party it’s the hotel lobby, and…” Well, you know the rest. We here at Daily Detroit love Movement, and as any of our veterans will tell you, the only thing that tops this one of a kind festival is what goes down once final beat of the night echoes out from Hart Plaza into oblivion – the after parties. There’s simply no better way to keep partying with your new festie besties, or that remarkably handsome Spanish dude/chicka you met at Disclo...

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5 More Must See Detroit Artists At Movement 2015

Alright, team, we’ve made it. It’s May. And while we’re still waiting for the leaves and flowers to pop, we can take comfort in knowing we’re clear of winter’s icy grip. With that in mind, we’ve decided to welcome the warmth by helping you get ready for Movement 2015 with our second list of Detroit artists you need to see this year. If you missed our first list of artists, be sure to check that out as well. This year’s festival takes place during memorial day weekend, May 23-25, as always, i...

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Whateverfest Will Float Your Musical Boat This Weekend

Good vs. Evil. David vs. Goliath. Milk vs. Almond Milk. Kramer vs. Kramer vs. Godzilla. And now, the big bad Metrotimes Blowout versus the upstart Whateverfest. Sure, Blowout has Andrew W.K. and Perfect Pussy and the Black Lips, but those shows will be packed houses and tests of human olfactory endurance, as you stand next to a guy who just ate his weight in Crazy Bread wishing the encore had never been invented and praying for a cold shower. You’ll also pay 4x as much for the privilege, ha...