Detroit City Living
Dining in the “D”…Another Course of Detroit Restaurant Week!!!
Once Again it’s on. My favorite time of the Year! Spring is here, even though Michigan’s weather hasn’t quite reflected that lately! Yet; it’s getting warmer, My Birthday is coming soon, and one the best parts of it all is the most anticipated Detroit Restaurant Week! From April 19th-28th; the best restaurants, bistros, and bars [...]
A Journey Home: For Me and My City
The phone rings. Hesitant to answer, due to the unrecognizable number, I pick the phone up anyway following a prompting from that gnawing voice from within. It was my friend, well actually good friend, whose voice carried on a wave of frustration, fear, and fatigue. He informed me that he was coming home. He was [...]
Presidential Inauguration: Change for our Nation, Hope for Detroit!!!
“America’s possibilities are limitless. For we possess all the qualities that this world without boundaries demands: youth and drive; diversity and openness; an endless capacity for risk and a gift for reinvention. My fellow Americans, we are made for this moment, and we will seize it- so long as we seize it together.” – (Quote [...]
The “D” Shines during the “DLECTRICITY” Fest
Lasers, lights and projectors filled the streets of the midtown area near downtown Detroit last Friday and Saturday as the DLECTRICITY Fest electrified the city. Brought to us by the DLECTRICITY Curatorial Committee, DLECTRICITY highlighted nearly 35 local, national and international artists whose work was lined up all along Woodward Ave displayed with the help of [...]
Lifestyle
Della Reese-Born and Bred in the “D”
Singer/Actress Delloreese Patricia Early, better known as Della Reese, was born in the historic Black Bottom neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan in 1931. Reese, who is of Native American (Cherokee) and African American decent, started singing in church at the age of 5 performing and acting in various groups throughout Detroit. By the age of 13 [...]
Middle of Nowhere: Standing Beside Greatness
Last night The Detroit Fly was lucky enough to attend an early screening of the upcoming movie Middle of Nowhere. The gorgeous cast and intriguing preview sparked curiosity of what Writer & Director Ava Duvernay was about to share. From beginning to end, there wasn’t a moment where I didn’t find myself entertained, thinking [...]
“Detroit Designer” at the DNC
First Lady Michelle Obama gave a riveting speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday Night but her speech wasn’t only thing that had people talking. Viewers were in awe of the First Lady but they were captivated by the beautiful dress that equally caught the nations attention. What people may not know is that the “now infamous” Convention dress was [...]
Preserving the Detroit Sound, There’s More to Motown
Today I came across an inspiring article Written by Carlton S. Gholz, of Modeldmedia.com, about a great organization that wants to preserve Detroit’s musical history. I wanted to repost my own version of the article but thought it would be a slap to the face of the writer. So, below I have placed a link [...]
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