tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84751012011-11-27T18:31:22.265-05:00Now in its fourth year, Girl in the D spreads the word on Detroit's positives - new developments, unique events, history, culture, people and organizations - that are making a mark on the Motor City.Girl in the Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00965674822741127738noreply@blogger.comBlogger3531100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8475101.post-87306444796330907152008-06-16T21:50:00.005-04:002008-12-09T00:58:12.263-05:00

I am thrilled to announce that my husband and I welcomed our first child at 10:05 a.m. on June 13. I will be taking a hiatus from blogging for a while to enjoy my new daughter. In the meantime, check out the sites in the Links list to the right for news and upcoming events going on in the Motor City.Oh, and in case you were wondering -- I created the adorable Detroit onesie in the picture at

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Current statistics estimate that there are nearly one and a half million kids, teens and young adults living on the nation's streets. Hard to believe, especially in a country as wealthy and prosperous as America.Luckily, there are organizations like StandUp For Kids (SUFK) Detroit, which assists local at-risk and homeless youth through on-the-streets efforts, as well as deterrence and resource

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Local weather forecasters are calling for record temperatures this weekend, but I'm sure that won't stop thousands of metro Detroiters from getting outside and enjoying some of the cool activities that will take place in the D this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.First up is the 22nd annual Detroit Festival of the Arts, the Motor City's free premier arts and entertainment extravaganza featuring

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Congratulations to the Detroit Red Wings, who became the Stanley Cup Champions for the fourth time in 11 years last night with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins!Detroit's Mayor announced today that Hockeytown will celebrate the Wings' latest championship with a victory parade on Friday, June 6, in downtown Detroit. Route details have yet to be released, but we do know that the grand

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The third stop of the Red Bull Air Race World Series is still two days away, but preparations for the international event -- which hits Detroit this weekend -- are well underway.While dining at the Ren Cen last night, I noticed that the Wintergarten has been gussied-up with RB Air Race paraphernalia, and that numerous hospitality tents have been set up outside the building. This morning and

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Happy Memorial Day weekend, Detroit!If high gas prices have you hangin' around the D this holiday weekend, don't fret -- there are plenty of things to see and do right in your own backyard.WWJ.com has a comprehensive list of weekend activities going on in both the city and Metro Detroit, from Movement, Detroit's techno fest, to Memorial Day parades in Ferndale, Dearborn, Flat Rock and more.

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Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and Detroiters know that means one thing: the Motor City's annual techno fest is upon us.This week's edition of Filter D does a great job summarizing what's in store for attendees of Movement 2008 -- which is celebrating its ninth year, and will include performances by Carl Craig, Moby and more. Check it out here.Have a question or comment on this post?

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Thanks to my friend Brad, who is a board member of Preservation Wayne, for passing along information on the organization's yearly fundraiser, which hits the Detroit Boat Club on Thursday, May 22.I already have plans that evening and won't be able to attend, but thought some of you might want to know the nitty-gritty on the non-profit's annual membership event.Here it is, courtesy of Brad and

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Looking to update your home's look for spring, or add something to those bare walls? Now is the perfect time to do it. The Student Exhibition at CCS is right around the corner, and it is a fantastic way to buy high-quality, original artwork and at lower prices than typical galleries.Ashley Cook, "Thank You I Love You"Running from May 16 - 30, this year's event will showcase more than 3,500

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Three years ago, the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID) and its half dozen members moved into the art program's first home on Rosa Parks after 25 years of nomadic existence.Now, just 3 years later, CAID is operating four venues throughout Detroit, and the organization has over 500 members.Celebrate CAID's continued metamorphosis on May 10th, when the non-profit arts organization kicks

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The Detroit Science Center, in collaboration with The Thompson Educational Foundation (TEF), broke ground last week on an 80,000 square-foot addition to the museum. The addition will house University Prep Science & Math Middle School, a public charter school that will serve 486 students, as well as a new museum lobby, cafe, gift shop and group welcome center.The partnership between the Detroit

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After hearing over two dozen people oooh and ahhh about the new Zaccaro's Market in Brush Park, I finally had a chance to check out Detroit's newest gourmet grocery store for myself a few weeks ago.And gourmet it is.Located at Woodward and Watson, in the bottom of the new Crystal Lofts, Zaccaro's is a fresh and airy specialty market featuring deli meats, cheeses, wine, prepared meals, seafood,

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... we all scream for ice cream!Loads of Detroiters will be doing just that this week when the Ben and Jerry's Partnershop in downtown Detroit hands out free 4 ounce cones as part of the ice cream chain's National Free Cone Day.The free ice cream cones are available to anyone who enters the shop between noon and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29. The Partnershop is located at 1014 Woodward Avenue on

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Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday? Feet on the Street tours may have just what you're searching for: a walking and tasting tour of Detroit's historic Eastern Market.Scheduled for Saturday, April 26 and Saturday, May 3, these two-hour tours aim to acquaint participants with the market's offerings, teach them about its history and show them why thousands of people flock to Eastern

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Thanks to Frank Nemecek over at the Warrendale Blog for giving me the heads-up about Gracie See Pizza, which recently competed in and won second place in the Best Traditional Pizza category at the 25th Annual International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.An excerpt:Since the first and third place winners in this competition were both from Italy, I think we can confidently say that the best traditional

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How is Southwest Detroit growing? What kinds of business opportunities exist in this colorful community? What are community leaders doing to attract new companies and residents to the neighborhood?Those and a host of other questions will be answered at How Does Southwest Detroit Grow?, the next installment of Model D's ongoing and highly-successful Speaker Series. The event will take place at 5

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Art deco lovers rejoice! The Michigan Modernism Exposition is right around the corner -- the big event hits the Southfield Municipal Complex on April 19 and 20 -- and the Detroit Area Art Deco Society (DAADS) is kicking off the weekend with a special preview party on Friday, April 18.Designed to give deco-junkies first dibs on amazing 20th century antiques and fine arts, the special evening

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The Ren Cen Shops are happy to announce the launch of a customer loyalty program called rencen rewards.Set to launch April 14-18, the new program will honor customers with one point for each dollar spent at the GM Renaissance Center, River East Center and the Millender Center. Accumulated points can then be redeemed for rewards like dinners, manicures and spa services offered at the three

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A week and a half ago, I attended a free talk on the progress of the Detroit RiverWalk and wanted to share some of the exciting things I learned.The first is that bike rentals are coming to the Rivard Plaza this spring! Soon enough, you'll be able to hit the RiverWalk, rent a bike and enjoy the beautiful Detroit riverfront on two wheels. In addition to this cool amenity, Faye Nelson, president

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I don't know about you, but the return of the sun this week makes me want to be outside from dawn until dusk.A great way to get outside and enjoy the sun in southeast Michigan later this month is by participating in Detroit Synergy's Spring Into Nature 5k Run/Walk. Now in its third year, this annual event benefits the Belle Isle Nature Zoo, a special hands-on site on Belle Isle dedicated to

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Want to learn more about Detroit?One of the best ways to do just that is through the Detroit Orientation Institute (DOI), a three-day program put on by Wayne State University.Now in its 17th year, the DOI -- whose next session runs April 15, 22 and 29 -- offers a historical perspective and candid look at Detroit and metro Detroit. Think of it as a "Motor City-style boot camp", where you'll hear

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Do you know a tireless volunteer in the community?Consider nominating him or her for United Way's annual Volunteer Recognition program. Not only will your little helper appreciate being recognized, they'll have fun with the process. That's because, this year, things are a little different; instead of just filling out a form, 2008 nominees have the opportunity to showcase their volunteerism via a

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Entreprenuers, take note: the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit is hosting a free entrepreneurial lecture series this spring.Sponsored by the Chrysler Minority Dealers Association, the free lectures are scheduled for the fourth Thursday of the month in March, April and May.Guest speakers include Ken Carter, the inspiration behind the movie "Coach Carter", on March

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In an effort to make local mass transit easier for Detroit residents, the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is now selling bus passes at all CVS stores in Detroit.According to Transportation Riders United (TRU) executive director Megan Owens, "weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and regional bus passes are available. That's in addition to all the other locations that sell bus passes, including

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In just 8 days, March Madness hits Ford Field in downtown Detroit!Beginning Friday, March 28, four of the 16 remaining NCAA teams will compete for a chance to win the Regional Competition - and you have a chance to be there when it happens. The schools selected to the Midwest Region in seed order are: Kansas University, Georgetown, Wisconsin, Vanderbilt, Clemson, USC, Gonzaga, UNLV, Kent State,

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Whether you're Irish or not, this weekend is the perfect time to celebrate Ireland and that fun-loving little saint known as Patrick.Lucky for you party people, there's no shortage of things to do in the D on March 17, or the weekend leading up to it.Lucky for you, too -- After 5 Detroit has complied its St. Patrick's Weekend Party Guide, a nifty little resource that identifies your best partying

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As Detroit's fastest-growing neighborhood, southwest Detroit is a colorful community that you should definitely make a point to visit if you haven't already.You have the opportunity to do just that and learn about the community on Thursday, March 20, when Southwest Solutions (SWSOL) hosts the March edition of its 'Be a Part of the Solution' bus tour.Running from 6-7:15 pm, the tour is your free

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This Saturday, March 8, Arts & Scraps is holding its annual fundraiser. For $40 per couple, enjoy a strolling dinner, a tour of the NextEnergy green facility and alternative fuel lab, and Dragonmead beer samples. Plus, try your hand at several games, including bingo, roulette, craps, poker and blackjack.The fun begins at 6:30 pm at NextEnergy, a Detroit non-profit dedicated to advancing the

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For the first time in Detroit sports history, a team will devote an entire day, including their game and their broadcast, to a telethon to raise money for charity.On Friday, March 14, as part of the Detroit Pistons' season-long celebration of 50 years in Michigan, the organization will host the Pistons Cares Telethon Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan. The team asks everyone in the

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Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, so it's never too early to learn the signs and symptoms of this terrible disease, and to get your heart checked.If you live in Southeast Michigan, you're in luck: the Sister to Sister National Women's Heart Health Fair is being held tomorrow, February 29, at the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit.A free, informative, and

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A few weeks ago, I posted on Detroit Synergy Group's (DSG) newest project, Detroit: It's Worth It. The photos are in, so I wanted to do a quick follow-up and announce the details of the exhibition.More than 120 photographs will make up the program, which takes place at the Lofts of Merchants Row (in the former Mark England de Mode space) from 6-10 pm on Friday, February 29.Photographs were

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I don't know about you, but I didn't spend any of my college spring break vacations volunteering. There is a special group of 60 individuals from across the country that are doing just that this week in Detroit as part of an awesome and inspiring program, United Way Alternative Spring Break (ASB) 2008.The students began arriving in metro Detroit on Friday evening. On Saturday, they rolled up

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A few weeks ago, I took a few minutes out of my day to check out The Watermark Detroit sales office in downtown Detroit.All I can say is: wow. Dave Bing et al spared no expense on the Watermark model, which aims to give prospective buyers a taste of what life at this luxurious, $60 million waterfront community would be like.Featuring cool touch-screen computers that allow you to play around with

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Residents and visitors of downtown Detroit have a new choice for lunch and dinner out, thanks to the opening of Harbor House.A casual dining spot with a focus on seafood, Harbor House also offers chicken, ribs and burgers.The restaurant features a 50-foot mahogany bar, as well as smoking and non-smoking areas. It is located where the Cock 'n' Bull used to be, at 440 Clinton Street.Harbor House

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Still need a Valentine's day present for your sweetie? Given that tomorrow is the big day, you're running out of time.But if you live or work in Detroit, you're in luck: with the convenience of the many stores centrally located at the Renaissance Center, shopping for presents just got a whole lot easier. Packed with unique gift ideas for all ages and budgets, the shops at the RenCen are the

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Still trying to come up with a cool Detroit Valentine's Day gift? Here's one for all you married folks: surprise your spouse by renewing your vows, and then taking in the global smash hit, Mamma Mia! It all happens on February 14 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit's New Center area.Based on the songs of ABBA, this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship focuses on a daughter's quest to

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It's cold in Michigan, and there's no denying or escaping it. So why not embrace it?Do just that this weekend at Winter Blast, Downtown Detroit's free, three-day winter festival.With the usual hip, cool activities (free ice skating, a 200-foot snow slide, dog sledding and snowboarding exhibitions and more) around Campus Martius Park, this year's Winter Blast will also feature:Seventy-five

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Some call it Mardi Gras. Others call it Fat Tuesday. Here in Detroit, it's affectionately known as Paczki Day.It's nearing the end of the business day, but there's still time to stock up on those delicious, calorie-laden Polish delicacies known as paczkis.Head to Hamtramck bakeries for the just-baked variety, or hit a grocery store for paczkis that were made and delivered earlier today.What is

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Looking for a unique Valentine's gift that you can share with your sweetie?Sign up for the Vegan Valentine's Class or the Valentine's Day Massage Class at the Detroit Evolution Laboratory.On Saturday, February 9 Angela will take class participants step-by-step through a full vegan dinner meal, from appetizer to dessert. It's a great way to surprise your special valentine in your life with a

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Tomorrow evening cannot come soon enough - along with another couple, my husband and I are finally heading over to MGM Grand casino's SaltWater restaurant for a highly anticipated dinner.It couldn't have come at a better time, since the Detroit Free Press announced yesterday that Salt Water is the newspaper's 2008 Restaurant of the Year. MGM's three upscale restaurants -- SaltWater, Bourbon Steak

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One of my good friends, Jessica Pfeiffer, has been blogging about talent retention all week on Metro Mode.Along with being a gourmet cook, avid volunteer and an adjunct professor at U of D Mercy School of Law, Jessica is the executive director of MORE -- Michigan Opportunities and Resources for Entrepreneurs -- an exciting new program that aims to keep recent college grads in the state.Jessica

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In the spirit of the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday that is fast approaching, Girl in the D will be doing some posts in the next few weeks on possible gifts to get your sweetie this V-Day. Each gift will be Detroit-themed, made in Detroit, or have some Detroit significance behind it.Thanks to Elena Maria for passing along the idea for the first gift post -- a jewelry and candle party in

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If you're like me, you've been waiting for the crowds at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to die down a bit before venturing over to Cobo Hall to check things out.I tend to stray from the norm sometimes (okay, a lot of the time) but I can't help that I would rather wait for the masses to flock in and out so that when I arrive, I have some breathing room.But my lack of

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Following a $5 million renovation by Mercier Development, Detroit's Lafer Building has reopened.Located on Broadway, the Lafer Building features 16 loft-style apartments featuring granite countertops, polished concrete floors and maple cabinets.The two-bedroom units range from 1500 to 1800 square feet. Rent will range from $1,250 for two-bedroom/one bath units to $2,000+ for penthouse units.Built

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I wanted to pass along news of a cool project local non-profit Detroit Synergy Group (DSG) is cooking up, called Detroit: It's Worth It.The project is an invitation for Detroiters, metro Detroiters or anyone that loves Detroit to share photographs that show off the best of our glorious Motor City.Whether it's an image of Detroit's underdog beauty or one of Detroiters having fun at a local

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Two Cadillac CTS models -- the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V and the CTS Concept Coupe -- swept the production and concept car categories at the 2008 EyesOn Design Awards at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The BMW X6 and the Chrysler ecoVoyager were awarded the production and concept truck honors, respectively. The only automotive design awards selected and judged by top automotive

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Just days after announcing Cadillac Centre, a $150 million residential, retail and entertainment project planned for downtown Detroit, Northern Group principal and managing partner-Alex Dembitzer today announced that his company is acquiring Lafayette Towers, part of the Mies van der Rohe Residential District located just east of downtown Detroit.Lafayette Towers joins The Northern Group's

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On the eve of North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) press week, American automakers were honored several times at ROAD & TRAVEL magazine's (RTM) International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY), held at the lovely and spectacular MGM Grand in downtown Detroit.  With an audience of 600 industry leaders and members of the media, Detroit-area automakers were honored with six of the ten awards

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Today the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) announced that Honda has given the institution over $1 million to create The Power of Dreams Music Education Fund. The Power of Dreams will help support and expand the DSO's nationally acclaimed music programs for young people, specifically by allowing the organization to focus on supporting the involvement of Detroit children. Honda will also support a

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If you missed yesterday's Free Press, then you missed this exclusive John Gallagher article about the planned $150 million residential, retail and entertainment project planned for downtown Detroit.  Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and developers will announce details about the monumental project, known as Cadillac Centre, on Wednesday at 11 am. According to the article, Cadillac Centre would

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Given that it is New Year's Day, and the New Year is all about new things, I want to share some newish-news of my own: I'm pregnant!I had a dash of morning sickness during the first few months of my pregnancy  (who am I kidding? I had horrible all-day-long morning sickness!) but that's a thing of the past, and I don't remember a time when I felt better. As you would expect, I am counting down the

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Happy holidays, Detroit! Best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year!Have a question or comment on this post?I'd love to hear from you!E-mail me at girl.in.the.d@gmail.com

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If you care about the vitality of Detroit, then you should know about Explore the Detour, Savor Southwest Detroit.It's a new marketing campaign designed to help Southwest Detroit businesses survive the two-year closure of I-75 North and South between Rosa Parks and Clark Street - the main artery through Southwest's five business districts. The closure begins this February.While Southwest Detroit

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On Friday evening, my husband and I experienced poinsettia delight at the "Stroll through the Conservatory" event at the Belle Isle Conservatory.Put on by the Belle Isle Botanical Society (BIBS) and the Floriculture Unit of the city of Detroit Recreation Department, this was the 19th year of the annual holiday stroll.The 100+-year-old conservatory was decorated and specially lit for the evening,

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Finally -- Detroit is getting some new apartments. One hundred and twenty-four new ones, to be exact.Don't get me wrong; I'm thrilled with all the condo developments in the Motor City recently. But it's nice to have some diversity. And that's exactly what Studio One Apartments - the first market-rate, new construction apartment building in Detroit in 30 years - brings to the city.Recently, Girl

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If you've watched WXYZ-Channel 7 at all this week, then you've likely seen the spots promoting the movie version of Detroit-author Mitch Albom's book, For One More Day. Produced by the queen of Daytime talk, Oprah Winfrey, Albom's tale of redemption stars Michael Imperioli, best known as Christopher from 'The Sopranos', as a washed up baseball star who gets to spend one more day with his mother

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December is one of my favorite months. I love the holiday celebrations, the splendid food and treats, the tinsel, the pretty wrapping paper and ribbons, the flashy lights and everything else the 12th month of the year brings.The thing I like most about this month, though, is the gift-giving -- and not the gifts I give to my husband, parents or friends. The gifts I enjoy giving most are the ones

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Imagine my surprise when a representative from Ambassador magazine contacted me back in October to tell me that Girl in the D had been chosen as Best Blog by the publication's readers.Not having been a reader of Ambassador at the time, I had no idea that a reader's choice poll had gone on or that Girl in the D was in the running.Needless to say, I am deeply humbled by the accolade. Thank you to

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Happy Hanukkah, Detroit! Have a question or comment on this post?I'd love to hear from you!E-mail me at girl.in.the.d@gmail.com

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One of the reasons I love Detroit Synergy Group (DSG) so much is that they are always thinking of cool projects for metro Detroiters to get involved in.Today, for example, I received an email from DSG entitled "Help Build the Belle Isle Nature Trail". What a cool thing to be involved in!As you can guess, the project is about helping create a brand new nature trail on Belle Isle, Detroit's island

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December kicks off with a bang in Detroit with several major holiday activities scheduled for the first day of the month.Things get going on Saturday, December 1 at 10 am with Detroit Synergy Group’s fourth annual SHOP Detroit, a half-day shopping extravaganza in Detroit’s downtown and New Center areas.Click here for more information on this fun holiday tradition.Then from 2 to 6 pm, the West

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With only 26 days until Christmas, many metro Detroiters will be scrambling in the weeks ahead to finish their holiday shopping. The rest of us, however, will be relaxing in front of the fireplace, enjoying the holidays. What’s our secret? We're shopping early at SHOP Detroit.Now in its fourth year, SHOP Detroit features more than 80 Downtown and New Center retailers, special discounts and

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Headed to Young, Hot Detroit at the MGM Casino this evening? Stop off at Bookies Tavern afterward for drink specials, good music and a good cause.At 9 pm, energy drink-Cintron kicks off a 5-hour-long holiday fundraiser for Angels for Christmas, a 501(c)(3) organization for battered women.According to the National Organization for Women, every day four women in the U.S. die from domestic violence,

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Back in July, I was part of a 2-hour panel program at Wayne State University called "Movin' the D Forward". It was a candid two-hour event about the 1967 uprising and its impact on under-40-year-olds in metro Detroit 40 years later. Sponsored by Wayne State, WWJ, WDET, The Michigan Chronicle and The Detroit News, my five colleagues and I sat in front of a packed audience at the Spencer Patrich

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If you haven't been to the new $800 million MGM Grand Casino in Detroit yet, I've got the perfect opportunity for you to check it out. This Thursday, November 29, New Far East Side Development is hosting Young, Hot Detroit at MGM's Ignite Lounge.What's Young, Hot Detroit, you ask? Your chance to cross cultural and industry lines and meet people from all around Detroit and metro Detroit. And

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While I had a wonderful time traveling to two separate weddings this month and visiting my in laws in New York for Thanksgiving, I have to admit that it's always great to be home. Especially when major things, like the re-opening of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), are going on around town.DIA Interior, Image by ScotterClosed since May 28, 2007, the DIA reopened its doors on Friday, November

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The annual Thanksgiving Day Lions game is always a special one in Detroit.But this year, it'll be even more so. That's because Thursday's 68th Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field will be the first 100% carbon neutral game in NFL history.Through everyday operations, every organization contributes to carbon dioxide emissions. With the assistance of Carbon Credit Environmental Services (CCES) of

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On Monday, Detroit beverage company-Faygo celebrated a major milestone: its 100th birthday. Happy birthday, Faygo!What's Faygo?If you're from Detroit, you need no intro to Faygo -- you grew up with the company's unique carbonated beverages and, if you're old enough, may even remember the 'Faygo Kid' commercials of the 1950s. Didn't grow up in the D? Here's a little backgrounder on the beloved

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Happy a safe and happy Halloween, Detroit!Have a question or comment on this post?I'd love to hear from you!E-mail me at girl.in.the.d@gmail.com

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I want to give a big thanks to Nettie Boivin for interviewing Girl in the D for a story in this week's edition of MiLife MiTimes.The article, titled "The Ultimate Guide to New Media in Michigan", is about the new and highly-interactive citizen journalism outlets that have exploded across the U.S., including Michigan, in recent years. Examples include blogging, ezines and Flickr groups.Read the

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As a follow-up to a WJR interview we did back in August following this highly successful WSU event, Girl in the D is proud to have the opportunity to join fellow Movin' the D Forward panelists-Dalton Roberson Jr. and Ethriam Brammer on the Warren Pierce Show again this weekend.Tune your radio to am 760 from 8:10 to 8:30 on Sunday, October 14 to hear why under-40-year olds like us choose to live

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Closed to the public since May 29, the six-year renovation of the Detroit Institute of Arts is nearing completion, and I can hardly wait to check out the new and improved facility.Feel the same way? While I can't get you in earlier than anyone else, I can point out a free, public event that will put you in the know before the museum re-opens its doors on November 23.As part of Model D's free

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Girl in the D was delighted to sit down with Claire Nelson, half of the duo behind Midtown's Bureau of Urban Living, on Wednesday evening. Along with discussing the positive response she and husband-Francis Grunow have received since opening their modern home goods store in April 2007, Nelson filled me in on some of the cool new products on tap for the holidays and talked about two upcoming

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Most of us can only dream of winning an Emmy award.But that's not the case for Detroit resident-Stephen McGee.He not only won an Emmy -- he won an Emmy at the tender age of 25.The local photographer/videographer and a handful of other journalists at the Detroit Free Press beat out the Washington Post, Frontline, National Geographic and Newsweek with Michigan Marines: Band of Brothers, a 23-part

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Wine enthusiasts, take note: a limited number of tickets are still available for Detroit Uncorked, a night of wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and a wine- inspired silent auction for the benefit of The Children's Center in Detroit.It all happens this Friday from 6:30 to 9 pm at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. Presented by Ford Motor Company and Ford Field, Detroit Uncorked is organized

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Girl in the D is honored to be a panelist of Movin' the D Forward, a candid, two-hour event with six young leaders about the 1967 uprising in Detroit and its impact 40 years later. Sponsored by WWJ, Wayne State University and WDET 101.9, Movin' the D Forward takes place from 9 to 11 am on Thursday, July 26 at the Spencer Partrich Auditorium on Wayne State's campus.Award-winning broadcast

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While surfing the Web on Saturday, I was pleasantly surprised to uncover two Detroit music-related items on Amazon.com.Number 1: Meg and Jack Garner Top SpotThe White Stripes didn't waste any time shooting to the top of Amazon's Bestsellers in Music list. On Saturday, Icky Thump, the Stripes' latest creation, ranked as the online giant's top-selling album. The Stripes' sixth studio disc is still

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A few weeks ago, I received an email about United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s (UWSEM) new Leadership Next program, and I was bummed. Not bummed about the program – it sounds fabulous – bummed because I can't attend the launch event on June 20. (I’m currently in Kauai and won’t be home until June 27).Unlike me, though, those of you in Southeast Michigan this week can go. If you're an under-40

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Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.There’s a new bar in town -- Downtown, to be exact -- and it’s giving area sports bars a run for their money.What’s got people from all over metro Detroit swarming to this new joint? Five simple words: two dollar cans of beer.No, guys, that was not a misprint. And it wasn’t just an opening night special, either. Walk into the Pit Stop, the Central Business

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What's better than a Detroit-inspired t-shirt? A Detroit-inspired t-shirt for a cause. That's the idea behind idUnited's new short-sleeved tees.Designed by local artists Ric Breeze and AJ, the 100% cotton American Apparel tees come in two styles: Detroit Rose for men and Detroit Evolve for women. Men can snag a tee in black or white. Ladies, your version is available in purple, red, baby blue, or

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As part of Michigan Week 2007, which runs from May 19 to May 25 this year, today is Michigan Historical Marker Awareness Day.The Michigan Marker program began in 1955. It is a privately-funded program administered by the State Historic Preservation Office for the purpose of identifying and protecting historic properties.To see more historic markers in Wayne County and across the state, visit

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Normally, Detroit's Eastern Market is associated with its array of fresh foods at bargain prices. But attendees of LAUNCH, the big bash this Friday at the market's FD Lofts, won't be talking produce or shucking peanuts. Instead, they'll be enjoying a fusion of Detroit artwork, fashion and music.Presented by The Loft Warehouse, Wound menswear, Six Degrees and Camilo Pardo, LAUNCH aims to bring the

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Deputy Jody D. Nidiffer of the U.S. Marshals Service in Detroit was one of 15 law enforcement officials across the U.S and Canada honored today by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).U.S. Representative Nick Lampson of Texas recommended Nidiffer and Detective Sergeant David Wurtz of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for the award for their work in the recovery of

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Gail Geer appreciates the unique architectural elements that characterize many of Detroit's older homes and buildings - and she knows that other people in the area do, too.So when she and members of her development company, Renevatio, realized they couldn't reincorporate all of the original features inside the El Moore, their current restoration project, Geer came up with an idea: hold an

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If its exquisite, one-of-a-kind interior isn't reason enough to catch a flick at the Detroit Film Theatre (DFT), perhaps Ralph Nader is.Nader will make an appearance at the DFT this Thursday, April 19 following the screening of An Unreasonable Man - a 121-minute documentary chronicling the highs and lows of his life as lawyer, corporate critic, consumer advocate and more. Audience members are

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Good news, all of you video-uploading-fanatics: the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, or the DMCVB, (what's that?) is pulling out all the stops in its quest to capture the essence of Metro Detroit. What's it got to do with you? Well, if you're creative enough, this little competition could mean a nice chunk of spending money in your pocket. Nice as in $10,000 nice.Now that I've got

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For most people across the country, tomorrow will be just another Monday. But for Detroiters, April 2, 2007 will be one of the best Mondays of the year.Time to break-out the baseball hats and dust off that Mags jersey, because another invigorating season of Detroit baseball is upon us. Opening Day 2006The AL Championship Tigs take on the Orlando Blue Jays in their home opener tomorrow, with the

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Just two weeks after hosting the 2007 NCAA Wrestling Championships, the Detroit area prepares to welcome another wrestling event to town this Sunday: Wrestlemania 23.Attendees of this year's event will see John Cena and Shawn Michaels square off for the WWE championship, and watch current World Heavyweight Champion Batista defend his title to Undertaker, the 305-pound pro wrestling veteran who

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March 24 may seem like just another day to you and me, but not to die-hard fans of Motown hockey.Those that bleed red and white know that on this day in 1936, the Detroit Red Wings and the now-defunct Montreal Maroons battled it out in the longest NHL playoff game ever: a gut-wrenching 176 minutes and 30 seconds.Right-winger Mud Bruneteau scored the only point of the game in the sixth round of OT

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Congratulations to Detroit-resident Corperryale Harris for winning the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award last night. Given annually by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan in conjunction with the Detroit Free Press, the accolade recognizes the top male player in the state.Corperryale, who goes by the nickname Manny, is a 6'4" senior at Detroit Redford High School. He plans to attend the

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Start your engines, folks. Autorama is taking over downtown Detroit's Cobo Center this weekend, and trust me - there's nothing else like it.From hot rods and motorcycle displays to celebrity guests, contests and drag exhibits, the 2007 Detroit Autorama is celebrating its 55th year in the Motor City with a bang. Other highlights include: Special odes to the '32 Ford Deuce and the '57 Chevy;The

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If you live near the former Herman Gardens site in Northwest Detroit, take a good long look at it the next time you pass by - the barren 139 acres you're used to seeing is about to get a major makeover. Last month, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Assistant HUD Secretary-Orlando Cabrera and the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) broke ground on the area, which is being developed into a 920-residence

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I attended a great party last night at Pulse in downtown Detroit. The packed shindig was a VIP relaunch event for After 5, a fledgling Detroit company making major waves in metro Detroit's social scene - particularly among the young professional set.I'll have more information on After 5 and its dynamic founder and CEO, Kerry Doman, next week, but wanted to throw out a last-minute announcement

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Listen up, Metro Detroiters. It's time to make your voice heard.United Way for Southeastern Michigan, metro mode and One D want you to tell them about your quality of life in metro Detroit.Do you love it here? Do you think things could be a little (or a lot) better? They want to know.Take this quick survey (5 minutes) or this slightly-longer one (10 minutes) and tell the powers that be what you

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My readers are the best! I've been MIA for the past month, and cannot tell you the number of messages I've received from people asking if I am okay and when I'll be back (one person even gave me their phone number and said to call them if there is anything I need!) A big thank you to all everyone that dropped me a note; I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.Now, on to where I've been hiding out

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Merry Christmas, Detroit!It was a very merry one for me. My husband and I expanded our family with a new puppy, Bagley.Why Bagley?If you're familiar with Detroit, you already know about Bagley street, located on the city's near west side.What you may not know is the street was named in honor of John J. Bagley, a Detroit resident.Who was John J. Bagley?Born in Medina, New York in 1832, John J.

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If you're a Detroit history buff or a fan of Map Detroit (who isn't?) you're gonna l-o-v-e Detroit 1976.The newest brainchild of Detroit-based Naviciti LLC - a media production, marketing and web development firm - Detroit1976.com is a free site offering a glimpse into the Central Business District's (CBD) past, including an interactive look at the CBD in 1976, plus aerial images of the area on

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Looking for your 15 minutes - or seconds - of fame?Here's your chance: this Saturday, Redline Cinema is casting for Lightning, Iron and Mantis, a new feature film set to be shot in 2007 in Detroit, and Linkage, a short.The casting call is free and will take place at Midtown's Beans & Bytes, a happenin' cybercafe near Wayne State, on December 9 from 2 - 4 pm. Speaking parts and extras are needed

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Plan on heading to Shop Detroit 3 tomorrow? Consider joining City Living Detroit for two free residential bus tours highlighting four new Detroit housing developments.The first bus tour, which leaves Campus Martius Park at noon, features two Midtown properties: the historic Park Shelton on Woodward Avenue and the brand new Ellington project at Mack and Woodward.The second tour leaves Campus

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