Events
Campus Martius Park is looking for weekly food vendors and monthly market vendors in Cadillac Square. The Market at Campus Martius Park is going to feature dynamic retailers, artists, designers, crafters, vintage/antique dealers, craft-prepared food products, and distinctive apparel, home goods, and accessory brands. A comprehensive marketing and advertising program will spotlight the vendors to bring in more customers. Cadillac Square… Read more »
D:hive has announced a new schedule of summer tours, to give visitors and longtime Detroiters an insider’s perspective of the city. “People are always amazed at what they see and learn on the tours, even if they’ve lived here their whole life,” says Jeanette Pierce, Director of Community Relations at D:hive. Pierce was the tour guide for a Detroit 2020… Read more »
The coolers are all in place. The kitchen is ready. And in less than four weeks now, the Whole Foods store in Midtown will welcome customers. Larry Austin is the Store Team Leader. He provided Detroit 2020 with a first look inside. He told us, “I think there is a high expectation on Whole Foods Market in Detroit and we… Read more »
Organizers of Detroit’s effort to land the 2014-2016 X Games have just released the entire new video to support the city’s bid. Detroit is one of four cities that are finalists to host the ESPN X Games for three straight years, starting next year. The other finalists are Chicago, Charlotte, and Austin, Texas.
The Motor City Makeover kicks off on Saturday, May 4th. Volunteers will be cleaning neighborhoods throughout the city on the first three Saturdays this month, and must register with the City of Detroit Office of Community Affairs. On May 4th, the East sector will be cleaned. The West sector will be cleaned on Saturday, May 11th, and the Central &… Read more »
ESPN has announced that Detroit is a finalist city to host the 2014, 2015 and 2016 North American X Games. The other finalist cities are Austin, Texas; Chicago and Charlotte, North Carolina. The X Games features top athletes in action sports like rally car racing, skateboard, BMX and motocross. The two men organizing Detroit’s effort to host the Summer X… Read more »
Detroiters submitted more than 1,400 ideas to the Knight Arts Challenge. That’s the largest number per capita in the three-city, six year history of the contest, which funds cultural projects that engage and enrich the city. The Challenge is also held in Miami and Philadelphia. The Knight Foundation will give the winners a share of $3 million. A panel made… Read more »
The Belle Isle Conservancy and the city of Detroit are looking for volunteers to take part in the annual spring clean up on Belle Isle. It takes place this Saturday, April 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The BIC says participants are asked to wear boots and bring their own gloves, however clean up supplies (garbage bags, rakes, etc.)… Read more »
Residents of the Cody Rouge community are invited to a job fair this Saturday, April 27th. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Don Bosco Hall, located at 19321 W. Chicago. Teenagers, seniors, and everyone in between can explore employment opportunities with a number of companies. Scheduled vendors include Art Van, McDonalds, State of Michigan Workforce Development,… Read more »
Organizers of an effort to bring the ESPN Summer X Games to Detroit for 2014-2016 will be holding a video release party this weekend. X Game sports include skateboarding, motocross and BMX.. It’ll be held Saturday night at 9 at Shed 3 in Eastern Market. All ages are welcome. Watch the promotional video trailer below:
