News & Views

• Metro Detroit

  Detroit’s dry spell: On track for the driest, dustiest September ever

  Even the weather’s not getting any action this month

  By Layla McMurtrie

  Sep 16, 2024

  
• Michigan

  AG Nessel shuts down MSU Larry Nassar investigation after document review

  'This is a disappointing close to our years-long investigation into the abuse that hundreds of young women were subjected to,' Nessel said

  By Steve Neavling

  Sep 11, 2024

  
• Michigan

  AG Nessel charges 11 over pro-Palestinian demonstrations at University of Michigan

  “Conviction in your ideals is not an excuse for violations of the law,” the attorney general said

  By Steve Neavling

  Sep 12, 2024

  
• Michigan

  Tlaib slams Nessel for targeting pro-Palestinian students at U-M: ‘A dangerous precedent’

  “You would expect that from a Republican, but not a Democrat, and it’s really unfortunate,” the Palestinian American congresswoman says

  By Steve Neavling

  Sep 13, 2024

  
• Michigan

  ACLU criticizes Nessel for ‘excessive’ response to student protests at U-M

  “The right to protest peacefully is a cornerstone of our nation’s democracy,” the civil rights organization said in a lengthy statement

  By Steve Neavling

  Sep 16, 2024

  
• Politics & Elections

  Detroit hip-hop community and leaders come together for ‘Vote or Else’ event

  The event includes a town hall, debate, and music performances

  By Kahn Santori Davison

  Sep 13, 2024

  
• Politics & Elections

  Lapointe: Is it mere ‘magical thinking’ to charge parents of school shooters?

  Magical thinking would be better than thoughtless, rote regurgitation of platitudes like “thoughts and prayers”

  By Joe Lapointe

  Sep 16, 2024

  
• Comics

  MAGA GOGGLES

  By Tom Tomorrow

  Sep 11, 2024

  
• Comics

  Bad Guys For Kamala

  By Clay Jones

  Sep 11, 2024

  

Arts & Culture

• Culture

  The Wealthy Store vows to return following fire damage

  The popular Oak Park streetwear business was destroyed in an apparent arson on Thursday

  By Kahn Santori Davison

  Sep 13, 2024

  
• Movies

  ‘Rebel Ridge,’ Jeremy Saulnier, and the ‘Post-Social Next Wave’ era of filmmaking

  Released directly to Netflix, Saulnier’s latest is simultaneously an old-school action movie, legal thriller, and a cultural critique of police corruption

  By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

  Sep 13, 2024

  
• Movies

  ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ and ‘Sing Sing’ couldn’t be more different — but both show the limitations of the movie industry

  One of these films is likely to get nominated for lots of Oscars come awards season, though it has barely made over $2 million since its release

  By Jared Rasic, Last Word Features

  Sep 16, 2024

  
• Things to Do

  Detroit photographer Elonte Davis aims his camera at the ‘Undercurrent’ of the city

  The alluring photo essay that captures the character of Detroit through its vibrant people and everyday moments

  By Kahn Santori Davison

  Sep 11, 2024

  
• Things to Do

  Huge Tyrannosaurus exhibit coming to Detroit’s Michigan Science Center

  The traveling ‘Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family’ includes a full-size cast skeleton of the king of the dinosaurs

  By Lee DeVito

  Sep 12, 2024

  
• Things to Do

  Metro Detroit’s Eloise Asylum haunted attraction opens for its fourth season of horror

  This year features opportunities to meet Hollywood horror actors and paranormal YouTube stars, a guided paranormal tour, and a “High-Intensity Night” for thrill-seekers

  By Layla McMurtrie

  Sep 12, 2024

  
• Horoscopes

  Free Will Astrology (Sept. 11-17)

  What do the stars have in store for you this week?

  By Rob Brezsny

  Sep 11, 2024

  

Food & Drink

• Drink News

  Michigan Central’s first retail tenant is Yellow Light Coffee

  The locally owned coffee shop is the first to be located in Detroit’s former train station since 1988

  By Lee DeVito

  Sep 17, 2024

  

Music

• Michigan Music

  Spiritual medium Stacey Lynn Cripps’s stairway to Rock ’n’ Roll Heaven

  She sees dead people

  By Jim McFarlin

  Sep 16, 2024

  
• Music News

  Jane’s Addiction cancels Detroit-area concert due to band turmoil

  The alternative rock band said it would “take some time away as a group” following an onstage brawl

  By Lee DeVito

  Sep 16, 2024

  
• Music News

  Mac Saturn resurfaces following controversy

  The Detroit-area band had been laying low ever since its keyboard player was arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse images

  By Lee DeVito

  Sep 17, 2024

  

Weed

• One Hitters

  Pure Options hosts cannabis consumption concert in Lansing featuring Disco Lines and TWINSICK

  Live music, a cannabis festival experience, and on-site consumption combine for a unique event

  By Layla McMurtrie

  Sep 17, 2024

  

Detroit Guides

• Fall Arts Guide

  How Detroit’s ArtClvb app is revolutionizing opportunities for local artists

  Currently in its beta phase, the platform merges social networking with marketplace features, allowing users to showcase and sell their artwork through personalized profiles

  By Layla McMurtrie

  Sep 11, 2024

  
• Fall Arts Guide

  Detroit fiber art exhibition showcases political, spiritual, and sustainable installations

  The larger-than-life show features over 60 local artists in a 16,000-square-foot building

  By Layla McMurtrie

  Sep 11, 2024

  
• Fall Arts Guide

  Detroit’s Buffalo Prescott redefines residencies with support for parent artists

  A new nonprofit art hub promotes community, family-friendly spaces, and work-life balance

  By Layla McMurtrie

  Sep 11, 2024

  
• Fall Arts Guide

  A selection of can’t-miss Detroit-area art events and exhibitions this fall and beyond

  The 2024 season is stacked

  By Metro Times editorial staff

  Sep 11, 2024