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FilterD

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The holidays are packed with delectable stuff, like baritone sax giant James Carter at the splendid Cliff Bell's, shows at Cranbrook, the DIA and the Henry Ford.

But do not miss what many consider the next best thing to a visit from St. Nick himself: the 7th Annual Detroit Sounds & Spirits fundraiser for C.O.T.S. at the Magic Stick. Bands, merriment and mayhem.

Come all ye faithful Detroit lovers and doers and peek inside FilterD, your weekly guide to good times.

48 Hours In Berkley & Clawson

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nestled alongside its more notable neighboring cities, Berkley and Clawson are all-too content to keep their small town charms secret. Their downtowns are compact and have the kind of handmade feel other urban centers strive for and rarely achieve. Metromode explored every nook and cranny to give you the inside scoop.

Metro Detroit's Hookah Scene

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Smoky bars are nothing new in SE Michigan but ones that smell like apple and peach?

Hookah culture is becoming more and more popular with young Metro Detroiters, and Dearborn, with its large Middle Eastern population, is ground zero.

The View From Here - Metro Detroit 2008

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Whether it's high-tech innovation or cultural inspiration, Metromode's photographer Marvin Shaouni has been there to capture the heart and soul of Metro Detroit. Now, as the clock counts down 2008 we offer a retrospective of his masthead images from the year.

Happy New Year! We'll see you when we return on January 8th.

Metromode Radio: The Arsenal Of Democracy

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY may have only been strong enough for one war 60 years ago. Today, Detroiters are asking Congress to save the arsenal of democracy. But Congress isn’t listening. So what is left of it? Michigan Now’s Chris McCarus looks for answers.

Let The Sun Shine In

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The race is on! States around the Union are looking into alternative energy strategies big and small. And Michigan is no exception. With all the talk of wind power and alternative fuels, discussions of solar have been pretty absent. Is it our notoriously grey winters? Kelli Kavanaugh checks out who's looking to let the sun shine in in Metro Detroit.

Metro Detroit's CineMagic

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

While there's no shortage of big box multiplexes in Metro Detroit, the region also boasts a handful of vintage and offbeat movie houses that make a trip to the theater all the more magical. Not only do these venues offer a wider range of cinema, we at Metromode swear the popcorn tastes better.

A Secondhand Economy

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Barter is back, resale has embraced upscale, and salvage goes green as Metro Detroit tightens its belt and widens its consumer options. Local businesses are successfully leveraging the Internet and up-to-the-minute trends to revive old tyme economic practices.

Metromode Radio: Mich Bio Life Sciences Conference

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Michigan is an up coming leader in bio sciences. That’s the conclusion from a 2 day conference sponsored by the MEDC. The state has the major research universities plus a skilled workforce. It just needs venture capital. Chris McCarus went to the Novi event and spoke with Ann Arbor entrepreneur Rich Farkas.

Metro Detroit's Seven Day Weekend

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday is the new Friday. Or was that Tuesday? In Metro Detroit it doesn't really matter. Great local music can be had every night of the week. From punk to pop, electronica to jazz, hip-hop to hard rock, Metromode offers up seven nights of tried and true sonic scenes.

Makin' Movies: 'American Virgin' Brings Jobs and Dreams to Local Crews

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly everyone involved in "American Virgin," from hair and makeup to catering and security to the unpaid extras, uses their hand as a map to show where they're from.

This mitten-made movie is making it clear that Michigan is ready for its Hollywood close up.

Retooling SE Michigan's Workforce

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Evolve or perish has become the mantra for Michigan's economy. But what to do with generations of workers who flourished under the old system?

To borrow a recent slogan: "We are the change we have been waiting for". Metro Detroit's universities have some ideas about how to make that change.

Giving Thanks!

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As the French say, "Gratitude is the heart's memory."

Metromode will be taking next week off to celebrate Thanksgiving. We hope our readers enjoy time with their families, friends, football, and good food. Not necessarily in that order.

Bridjet Post

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:49:33 GMT

Mike Durant

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:08:23 GMT

Dawne Velianoff

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:15:25 GMT

Give this girl a crowd, a party, some DJs, blonde beers, cheap saketinis, maybe some dancing, thrift store finds and veggie eats, and she's good to go.

Jen Gothard

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:15:25 GMT

Jen likes her Thai medium-hot, her movies with beer attached, and she knows a place where you can bring your own bottle, which hardly ever happens around here.

Angela Duncan

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:15:25 GMT

Angela likes things laid back: Red Stripes with friends at the Emory, gingerbread waffles in the morning, little shops that sell vintage and handmade goodies. Very cool. Very chill.

Reinventing The Mundane: Detroit Design Center

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Most designers want to make bold statements, to put their signature on high profile projects. Brothers Erik and Israel Nordin of Detroit Design Center have more modest goals. They want to make their mark in the mundane, reinventing the functional design of components in residential and commercial spaces while bringing a new aesthetic to Metro Detroit.

Metro Detroit's Real Radio

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As corporate radio blands out the airwaves with lowest common denominator programming, local college radio remains the last bastion for original and ecclectic soundscapes. And with the Internet, these student-run shows are finding listeners all over the globe.

Metromode Radio: SE Michigan Vies For Federal Money

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The nation’s economy is weak. But the federal government still has money. Washington gives local municipalities $400 billion a year in grants (like for brownfield clean up). Michigan Now’s Chris McCarus visits with Metro Detroit officials, all of whom are jockeying for federal dollars.

Sign Up: Speaker Series Talks Talent, Innovation and Detroit

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Smart, savvy start-ups are proving to be key to keeping the young and the restless in Metro Detroit. Model D's Speaker Series looks at who's building businesses and retaining talent. It'll be on Thursday, Nov. 20. Sign up today.

Chicks With Sticks

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At hockey rinks around Ann Arbor, "You shoot like my mom," is not necessarily an insult. Scores of local women are tossing their figure skates aside, shredding ice and aiming to put their own 'bisquit in the basket.' Alaska's got nothing on SE Michigan when it comes to hockey moms.

U-M Dearborn's Virtual Game Face

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The future is both virtual and digital. With computer gaming quickly becoming the cultural and technological linchpin to modern society (it's a $10 billion business), U-M Dearborn has developed a highly respected program that is turning out the next generation of game coders.

Lindsey Radachy

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:32:34 GMT

If you can brave the cigarette smoke, Lindsey knows where to find the bar with 100 beers. If you can brave the tofu, she'll show you the best places for cheese, beans and greens, too.

Sharon Carney

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:31:41 GMT

If Royal Oak has two faces, Sharon likes them both: sipping some vino in a posh wine bar and slamming back cold ones in what's pretty much literally a hole in the wall.

Jayme Barouch

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:30:27 GMT

Jayme likes crowded bars and drink specials, without a college-kid swill-beer aesthetic, thank you very much. Grey Goose and "trendy without trying" is more his style.

48 Hours In Rochester

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cider Mills, strolls along the river, Michigan's greenest brew pub and Zwetschgenkuchen. Rochester's 150 year-old downtown offers homey high-brow comfort and a reprieve from the concrete hustle and bustle of nearby surburbs.

A Scary Business

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Halloween is a $7 billion annual business in the United States. Every October Hauntrepreneurs Ed and Jim Terebus carve out their own bloody slice of the pie by turning downtown Pontiac into one of the nation's top scare destinations. Enter if you dare!

Metromode Radio: The Creative Big 3

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thought leaders recently gathered in Detroit for the Creative Cities Summit. Lead by Richard Florida, a trio of provocative speakers inspired attendees to look for creative solutions to Michigan's woes. Michigan Now’s Chris McCarus was there.