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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Few Records has been heating up the local music scene this last year with funky up n' comer Will Sessions, and modern classicists New Music Detroit. Help celebrate the label's one-year anniversary with techno legend Carl Craig (pictured) this Saturday at the Majestic.

Get more details inside FilterD, where you'll find the rest of the best of what Metro Detroit has to offer.

Giving Thanks!

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 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. We'll be back December 3rd!

Reinventing Michigan's Economy: A Conversation with Terry Cross

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A veteran of both Wall Street and Silicon Valley, Terry Cross is WSU's first Entrepreneurial Executive in Residence. Metromode sits down with him to get his thoughts on economic reinvention and what lessons Michigan can take from the coasts when it comes to investment and transformation.

Networking 2.0: Drinking with Entrepreneurs

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Long gone are the business card swap meets at the local Howard Johnson's. Welcome to the new millennium, where entrepreneurs, CEOs, creatives, and climbers Tweetup for drinks. On almost any day of the week you can find young, professional Metro Detroiters getting together to hang out. Cards and ties are optional.

Little Vietnam In Madison Heights

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Pho shops and Vietnamese businesses are popping up in Madison Heights like dandelions. What gives? Metromode looks into why the unlikely stretch between John R and Dequindre is turning into Metro Detroit's de facto Little Vietnam.

Double Lives: Tom Helland

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Creative director, former engineering student, and esteemed doodler, Tom Helland has merged his professional life and favorite pastime into an unending stream of inspiration. You might even say it's made him the success he is today. Next time the boss thinks your impromptu jots and sketches are a sign of inattention send him this article.

The King Of Detroit Comedy

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When times get tough people start looking for a reason to laugh. No one knows this better than comedy club veteran Mark Ridley, who's been busting the guts of Metro Detroiters for more than 20 years. And even in though credit is tight and the economy tighter, he's decided to renovate his storied Royal Oak Comedy Castle.

Startups That Stay

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In Ann Arbor a buyout doesn't always mean a sellout. Even though innovative startups like Fry, Healthmedia, and T/J Technologies have been snapped up by larger out-of-state companies, they have decided to stay in the city that birthed them.

A Scary Business

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 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. Metromode brings back last year's look at Metro D's creepiest entrepreneurs.

Ghastly Plots In Metro Detroit

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Happy Horror-ween! Though Metro Detroit is hardly known for our tales of terror (not counting the economy and the Lions, of course), Metromode digs up a pair of local writers who want nothing more than to give you nightmares.

Model D Speaker Series: Reflecting Detroit in the (New) Media

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Detroit's been all over the headlines, and no one even had to fake a balloon ride. Why is the media so fascinated with the city, and all of a sudden? From Time Magazine to bloggers, we ask the people doing the telling at Model D's next Speaker Series, Nov. 12. Sign up to be part of the conversation.

Hop Aboard: Metro Detroit's Best Microbrews

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In celebration of Hoptober, Metromode takes a tour of Metro Detroit's unsung heroes of microbrew goodness: the off-the-beaten track award winners who make some of the most innovative brews around.

Building An Economy From The Ground Up: Community Enterprise

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Metro Detroit might want to look to the Basque region of Spain or Bologna, Italy for ideas on how to rejuvenate our local economy. Both communities have turned community-based enterprise into impressive long term successes.

A Piece Of Silicon Valley: Q&A with Howard Brown

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Howard Brown has gone from Silicon Valley veteran to pure Michigan. As the ultimate trailing spouse, this starter of start-ups and founder of CircleBuilder brings a world of entrepreneurial experience to the region. Metromode sat down with Brown to discuss the state of our state and where he sees its toughest challenges and best opportunities.

The Best Of Metro Detroit's Rude Food

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

No soup for you! There's something strangely satisfying about the the culinary war wounds you earn from restaurants that specialize in great food and bad service. Metro Detroit has more than its share of inglorious joints, places where even Seinfeld's Soup Nazi might feel right at home.

Frontier Spirit, Urban Ideas

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Splitting her time between the Motor City suburbs and the Mile High City, Metromode's Tanya Muzumdar sees ideas and innovations ripe for importation. Maybe instead of going it alone, Metro Detroit should consider going West for some urban inspiration.

Photo Essay: Detroit Fashion Week

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Haute child in the city! Metro D proves that fashion isn't solely the province of the coasts. Detroit Fashion Week celebrated local couture with stalwarts like Made In Detroit and Carhartt while impressing fashionistas with upstarts like Ferndale's Femilia. Marvin Shaouni got a a backstage pass to photograph the event and chat with well-dressed native son Joe Faris.

The Next Generation Of Affordable Housing

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Forget traditional notions of affordable housing. If Metro Detroit wants to end the brain drain, attract new economy workers and revitalize its communities it needs to pay better attention to the housing needs of 20 and 30somethings. What does that mean? Affordable rentals, downtown condos and hip, walkable neighborhoods.

An Artistic Vision: The Red River Artists Center

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Like many rustbelt communities River Rouge has seen better times. But one man's urban decay is another man's opportunity. Enter urban pioneer Rick Manore, co-founder of the former C-Pop gallery in Detroit. Working with municipal leaders, he's converted the former offices for U.S. Steel into the Red River Artist Center. The goal? To build an arts incubator that helps revive the city's downtown.

Kayak Detroit: Paddling Through East Side Canals

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kayaking the Detroit River and the canals that run through the East Side offers a brush with nature and an up close look at the city's architecture, all in one. Green Space's Kelli Kavanaugh grabs a paddle and experiences Detroit from the other side of the shore.

Going Green On The Cheap: Low Impact Development

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sometimes it's the little things that count. What might seem like flower gardens or stretches of grass can be valiant guardians of the health of the region's waterways. Low impact development uses native plants to minimize the impact of water overflow into lakes and streams -- and looks pretty doing it.

The State Of Metro Recycling

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Curbside recycling is not a new fangled idea. Communities across the nation have commited themselves to the practice. So, why is most of Metro Detroit lagging behind? Metromode looks at where we are, where we're going and who's on board.

Metro Detroit's Crepe Expectations

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New Orleans has gumbo and po'boys. Chicago has deep dish pizza. Phillie has the cheesesteak. Detroit has... crepes? Our Franco-Canadian origins aside, the Metro region is hardly a hotbed of French cuisine. And yet, Creperies are popping up like dandelions. Foodie blogger Nicole Rupersburg investigates le mystere.

Solid Dudes In The Kitchen

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Bro-tisserie. It was only a matter of time before Millennials put their profane stamp on the whole cooking show craze. Meet Dave Graw and Derek Swanson, Metro Detroit's potty-mouthed answer to Ted Allen and Alton Brown. Could these web series upstarts be the answer to culinary GenX'ers and food-obsessed Boomers? Adult supervision suggested.

The Rail Thing, Is Metro Detroit On Track?

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

If you've never heard of transit-oriented development, it really needs a spot on your hot list. With a transit center planned for Birmingham and Troy, Metro Detroit is back to workin' on the railroad. But maybe the new D Train could take a lesson from the Santa Fe Express.

Got Apps?

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Over a billion downloads can't be wrong! iPhone apps are the new gold rush of software development, turning backroom start-ups into overnight successes. And Metro Detroit is getting in on the action.

Young Turks On Board

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Traditionally, non-profit boards were the domain of the... um... more mature. But organizations are discovering the advantages of attracting young professionals into leadership positions. Not only do they bring new ideas and energy, they also ensure the next generation of investment and support.

The High Life

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

You don't have to go to New York City or Chicago to get top-of-the-world views. Urban professionals are rethinking the traditional big house, big yard template of living, and moving into downtown high rises. From Royal Oak to Birmingham to Ann Arbor, Metromode gives you a sense of what it means to be "movin' on up" in Metro Detroit.

Grace & Wild: A Studio Success Before Hollywood Came Calling

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With all the talk of film studios moving into Detroit, Pontiac and Allen Park, people seem to forget that SE Michigan has long had a state-of-the-art studio operating in its own backyard. For 25 years, Grace & Wild has been the go-to facility for advertising and film production. And with the state's new film incentives, they see an expanding landscape of opportunities.

Jeff Wattrick: Don't Demo Detroit's Future

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With all the buzz around the fate of Tiger Stadium and Detroit's Lafayette Building, Model D asked two outspoken members of the preservation and development communities to share their points of view. Metromode believes the city's historical identity and legacy are issues that are important to all of Metro Detroit.