Spring is... well, on the way. Even though the flowers haven't popped up yet, Detroit Restaurant Week will be in full bloom starting April 1st. No foolin'. It's 10 days of food, drink and prix fixe fun. Metromode would like to help sate your appetite.
With the New Year just around the corner, Metromode wishes you the warmest of holiday wishes ...before its staff indulges in three weeks of rest, relaxation, and gift returns. We'll be back January 13th with more stories about the people, companies and innovations that fuel the region's creative and economic growth.
Ypsilanti has developed a rep for being the place for local artists and do-it-yourself creatives. The Shadow Art Fair has played no small part in making this happen. Concentrate's Speaker Series has invited the organizers --members of the Michigan Design Militia-- to talk about their experiences and what their success means for our region's future. Sign up now for this November 10th event!
Whether it's inspiring community conversation, helping to establish a sense of place, or fueling economic development, Marc Folk believes that public art matters. As executive director of the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, he oversees the oldest Percent For The Arts program east of the Mississippi. Marc will be talking about why public art is a wise investment and taking your questions at Concentrate's next Speaker Series event - Thursday, August 5th.
We hold these truths to be self-evident: That even the editors, writers, photographers, programmers, and videographers of Metromode deserve a week off to lie around in a hammock and/or catch up on the latest blockbuster movie. Fear not that your email box is empty of our newsletter next week. We'll be back on July 15th with more star-spangled tales of innovation and growth in Metro Detroit. Happy 4th Of July!
We're taking a break next week. Partly for business and partly for pleasure. It's Memorial Day weekend, so if you're like us you'll be honoring those who've served our country while manning the backyard barbecue. We're also indulging in a little site maintenance, tweaking our content and changing some features. Look for a spruced up version of Metromode when we return on Thursday, June 10th.
It's that time again... Metromode's staff will be indulging in a little holiday R&R (along with copious amounts of spiked nog). We'll be back January 14th with more tales about the people, places, and businesses dedicated to innovating and evolving Metro Detroit. From Jeff, Jon, Tanya, Kelli, Terry and Marvin we wish you a joyful holiday and a wonderful New Year.
Looking back at 2009 we found certain topics rising to the top of our story pile: Michigan's emerging film industry, young entrepreneurs, the rise of the local culinary class, and good ideas imported from cities outside the state. Metromode takes you on a whirlwind tour of this year's stand out stories.
With all the talk of going green and clean, just how sustainable is Metro Detroit becoming? Over the last year Metromode has run across a growing number of businesses, leaders, and initiatives that are trying to nudge Michigan's economy and lifestyle toward the greener end of the spectrum. This week we round up evidence that our region is putting its money where its mouth is
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.
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