All the beautiful people we saw at Arts, Beats, & Eats

Arts, Beats, & Eats took over downtown Royal Oak yet again for another Labor Day weekend full of crafters and vendors, local…

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20 wonderful photos from the Hamtramck Labor Day festival

Photos by Julia Pickett

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All the crazy people we saw during Fixate @ St. Andrews Hall

Raw Detroit presents Fixate at St. Andrews Hall. Here are all of our pics from the exciting event. Photos by Mike Pfeiffer

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10 Detroit restaurants you should be following on Instagram

Maybe before you want to try a new restaurant you want to see as many pics of it as you can. Well,…

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 Honest John's Everyone's favorite Cass Corridor dive bar has stepped up the Instagram game lately. It all looks like one giant party, which essentially  is what Honest John's is. Sobriety does suck!
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12 Michigan towns you're probably pronouncing completely wrong

With the influx of French and Native American town and city names, it's no wonder that we sometimes mispronounce them. Here are…

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Horoscopes (Aug. 30-Sept. 5)

by Cal Garrison

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VIRGO (Aug. 21-Sept. 20): You go between being a total hippie and a straight shooter. Efforts to conform have never worked in your world. As much as you keep endlessly trying to do the right thing, the deeper part of you is beginning to sense that this yokes you to the past and keeps you boxed in. Echoes from your childhood tell you to keep pushing this rock up a hill, when your inner voice is telling you it’s time to stop the madness and follow your bliss. Fear-based ideas that revolve around money and whatever you think the future holds compete with deeper needs to strap on your wings and fly free.
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All of our photos from the epic Hydrofest boat races

Hydrofest took over the waterfront on the Detroit river this past weekend and the boats were looking hot! Check out all of…

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All the people, food, and oysters we saw at Shuck Yeah!

Our inaugural Metro Times' Shuck Yeah! oyster tasting event went down Friday night at the Roostertail and it was a great time.…

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15 Michigan college town restaurants that are perfect for a broke college student

Whether you’re a seasoned senior or a terrified freshmen, knowing your local restaurants is just as important as scoring a deal on those…

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Sweet Lorraine's Fabulous Mac n' Brewz 4870 Cass Ave., Detroit Despite taking over the location of a beloved independent bookstore, we can't hate Sweet Lorraine's Fabulous Mac n' Brewz. After all, they're giving students what they want: refined carbs and beer. We're partial to the Detroit Coney Dog mac and cheese, but the philly cheesesteak and truffle & mushroom macs are to die for too. Plus, they've got tons of great brews on tap. Photo via Sweet Lorraine’s Facebook.
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The 25 best hidden beaches within driving distance of Detroit

Like it or not, summer is drawing to a close. We can think of no better way to cap it off than…

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Kirk Park Beach West Olive; 2 hours, 58 minutes Comprised of high bluffs and wooded dunes, Kirk Park one of the quieter stretches along Lake Michigan. The water appears endless from its scenic shoreline. Free. Photo via IG user @juliesophiew
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Horoscopes (Aug. 22-28)

by Cal Garrison

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VIRGO (Aug. 21-Sept. 20): You do your best to stay on top of you and your stuff. The daily struggle to remain true to yourself gets complicated by the part of you that still thinks it was built for bigger and better things. We are all legends in our own mind. And whatever shape your lessons are in at the moment has nothing to do with how any of this will look a year from now. The process that you are going through is ringing up more stuff than you’ve had to deal with in quite a while. Lucky for you Mars is about to come along and give you a reason to keep looking up, instead of down.
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Everyone we saw at the Sunday Splash at Common Pub

Tito's Vodka sponsored a crazy pool party this weekend alongside Common Pub in Midtown. Here are all the crazy people we saw…

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28 funky photos from Funk Night at Detroit Dance City Festival

Photos by Jordan Buzzy.

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5 bars around Detroit with a unique neighborhood flavor

Sponsored: Your neighborhood isn’t just where you’re from. It’s part of who you are. A place that always stays with you, no…

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The 14 best concerts coming to Little Caesars Arena

With the opening of Little Caesar's Arena just around the corner, some of the biggest names in music are lined up to…

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Ed Sheeran Wednesday, Sept. 27 This Grammy Award winner has been a smashing hit all around the world since the release of his first album in 2011. Since then, Ed has released two more albums, one in 2014 and his most recent in March, 2017. Snagging a seat to this show may be a little difficult, but we guarantee that it'll be worth it. 7:30 p.m.; only resale tickets left Photo via IG user @sheeriossponge4
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20 essential Ferndale restaurants you should've tried by now

Ferndale is a hip city with so many places to eat. From hidden gems to places that are well known, this list…

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Imperial 22828 Woodward Ave; 248-850-8060 Mexican food is the root of all happiness, and at Imperial they prove that sentiment to be true. This bar-restaurant hybrid does Mexican street style food right. It’s a place where you can always get a cold beer, some whiskey or tequila, and a good ‘ol taco. Menu favorites are the al pastor taco, adobado de pollo taco, the elote, and the sonoran hot dogs. The drink menu is also quite extensive, so you’ll definitely find something you like. It’s a popular place so be prepared to wait a bit, but it’s worth it. Photo via Imperial Facebook page
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22 stunning Michigan lighthouses you need to see before you die

If you're anything like us, you tend to forget that Michigan is home to a stunning array of lighthouses. In fact, the…

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Big Sable Point Lighthouse Ludington State Park Big Sable is known for its size and location along the shore of Lake Michigan. For a $5 donation (children under 12 are $2), you can climb its full 112 feet for immaculate lake views. Photo via IG user @mittenstatelove
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All the fabulous people we saw during Fash Bash @ the DIA

The annual Fash Bash at the Detroit Institute of Arts and it brings together so many people from the art and fashion…

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Horoscopes (Aug. 16-22)

by Cal Garrison

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LEO (July 21-Aug. 20): You have a better grip on where things are going than you give yourself credit for. The next few weeks will give you a chance to settle up all kinds of loose ends. At the moment, life is showing you what it really means to be honest. For some of you the truth is easy to tell. For others, the story gets mixed in with whatever you’re unwilling to see, and your version of it gets drawn in patterns that keep bringing you back to the same old thing. Either way, it’s your turn to reckon with this chaos and get as close as you can to whatever it takes to make your life ring true.
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The best photos from the wet and wild Raft Off at Muscamoot Bay

Raft Off took over the Muscamoot Bay this weekend with tons of boating and drinking. Here are the best photos we found…

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28 photos from Detroit's Charlottesville solidarity march

More than a 100 people descended onto downtown Detroit's Campus Martius Park on Sunday to protest Saturday's right-wing attack on peaceful protesters in…

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These photos prove that Once Around Belle Isle was a smashing success

Once Around Belle Isle (or OABI) is a race around Belle Isle for paddle boarders and kayakers alike. Check out all of…

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All the wacky and wonderful people we saw at Tour de Fat

Tour de Fat was a jolly good time this weekend at Chene Park and featured singer Skyler Grey. Check out all of…

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Here's how to find the 20 best beach camping spots in Michigan

Looking to go on a beach vacation but not wanting to spend your life savings doing so? Look no further than these…

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Grand Haven State Park Grand Haven, MI Okay, so this camping spot may be more like “glamping” with its modern setup and amenities, but it’s camping nonetheless. This campground’s cement pads are meant for RV’s. Sorry but no tents. If you do have an RV, the beach is in your backyard at this campground. You can almost feel the sand on your toes as you step out of the door. Plus, this campground is close to all of Grand Haven’s amenities, from downtown shopping and eating to the lighthouse and pier. Photo via Facebook user Debra Jordan Brown
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25 Michigan outdoor adventures that should be on your bucket list

We often forget just how much our state has to offer beyond the realm of our everyday lives. Here, 25 escapes that…

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Turnip Rock, Port Austin A 7 mile out-and-back kayak trip on Lake Huron takes visitors straight to this natural anomaly. As topsy-turvy as it may appear, we promise the stunning fixture won’t come crashing down on you. Photo via IG user @jaglever
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Meet the people of 2017's Detroit People Issue

Welcome to the 2017 Metro Times People Issue. Photos by Jacob Lewkow

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The People Issue 2017 In 2015, we decided to commemorate what we thought were some of the most interesting Detroiters with what we dubbed our People Issue. So we bunkered down in the Metro Times editorial office and, after several rounds of lively debate, hammered out a list of 30 candidates united only in the fact that we thought they were doing cool things in and around Detroit — a list that included artists, activists, politicians, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs, and more. After taking a year hiatus, we're back with a brand new People Issue. In the following pages, you'll meet some of the people who we think are doing important work in the city, region, and state. Some you might have already heard of — like the man running to be the country's first Muslim governor, or the Olympian boxer from Flint. Others might not be household names, but equally as important — like the first superintendent to head Detroit's public schools after years of state control, or the head of the venerable Wayne State Police Department. Some have been toiling quietly in the city for decades, others are newcomers. One may have even brought your favorite band to town — and served you a beer at the bar at the very same show. Of course, there are so many people doing good work that trying to create a comprehensive list would be a fool's errand. In the end, we tried to show a wide cross section of the fabric of Detroit. You might see someone you know. You'll certainly meet more than 20 people who you ought to know.
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Horoscopes (Aug. 8-14)

by Cal Garrison

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LEO (July 21-Aug. 20): At this point it comes down to: How much can you handle? With enough fire to get anything moving, you don’t know for sure if you care enough to make it worth your while to rise above all of this and be redeemed by it. If that sounds dramatic, your life is always that way. Next to the whipping post, endless possibilities simmer, waiting for you to dip your toe. As you ponder life and death matters, the ones that keep you alive are about to require more from you than you ever imagined. Keep the light on. Your heart is full of it. Don’t let it go out at a time like this.
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Everyone we saw at the Michigan Renaissance Festival kick-off party

The Michigan Renaissance Festival kicked off the festivities with a free mini Ren Fest at the Eastern Market. Check out all of…

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All the beautiful people we saw at Charivari 2017

Charivari took over the West Riverfront Park over the weekend for music, art, and so much more. Check out all of our…

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The definitive 10 best chicken wings in Detroit, ranked

We wanted to know what the city's wing masters are doing with their birds, so we traveled all 142 square miles of…

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These are the type of wings that leave a little sting on your tongue, but not too much so — Gather achieves the perfect heat level. What sets the deeply flavorful, green onion-studded wings apart is the dimension added by cooking them above open flame on a wood-fire grill. Served with plenty of green onions and a celery-yogurt sauce — it's the best wing accompaniment in Detroit. Photo by Tom Perkins
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23 of the best breakfast spots in metro Detroit

Maybe it's Instagram, maybe it's just evolution; either way, the demand for cool new breakfast joints is rising rapidly. Here are 23…

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Rose's Fine Food 10551 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit Rose's places great emphasis on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, and a rotating assortment of house-made menu items, including impressive house-baked goods. Cakes and donuts lie just beyond the counter in eye-catching display cases, and the sourdough loaf used for their toast is springy and airy, finished on the grill for an interesting textural crunch. Photo by Rob Widdis
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10 metro Detroit tattoo artists you should be following on Instagram

If you are looking to get something else done or you just enjoy looking at magnificent art, take a look at these…

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