Known to many as the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018. An American singer, songwriter, actress, pianist, and civil rights activist, Aretha Franklin was no stranger to the spotlight. She was revered by many and her music was not only entertaining, but a driving force behind what music culture is today. Her legacy is something…
I have incredible childhood memories of getting ready for the holidays—which, growing up on the shores of Lake Superior, included strapping on snowshoes to scour the forest for the perfect fir tree. This, however, sometimes turned out more National Lampoon than Hallmark movie…. Now that I live in a Downtown Detroit loft (appropriately enough just east of Griswold Street), I…
When the year begins to reach its end, many of us find ourselves partaking in various traditions and celebrations. One of the most common traditions that most Americans partake in is the Thanksgiving dinner. While it is a fun celebration that many look forward to, if you are acting as host of a Thanksgiving get-together, those feelings of “fun” may…
No matter their age, from a child to senior citizen, everybody needs to indulge in their sweet tooth from time to time. If you are thinking of moving to Detroit, odds are you are looking for a few places to do just that. Fortunately, there are a few luxury apartments in Detroit that are central to some of the most…
While Detroit is best known as the center of the US auto industry, it also has some merit in another well-known industry. When it comes to beer, residents of Detroit know that the city does not slack in providing quality beer and quality events where enthusiasts can partake in this delicious and malty adult beverage. Every year, Detroit plays host…
As the air begins to cool and as we trade in our summertime-clothing staples for sweaters, boots, and scarves, we may also be finding ourselves in our attics or storage closets pulling out boxes of holiday decorations. Halloween is the first holiday up to bat and is, for many, one of the more exciting holidays to decorate for. With the…
It is finally that time of year — the time of year where ghosts, ghouls, and goblins come out to play; the time of year where everything tastes like pumpkin and there is a feeling of excitement and rapture in the crisp, fall air; the time of year where it is perfectly acceptable to demand candy from strangers and to…
For some, Fall means it’s time to break out the flannel. At McShane’s, they’re breaking out the flavor. I grew up on German fare, and, coincidentally, part of an Irish-German family—so for me, it makes perfect sense that McShane’s Pub & Whiskey Bar would put together this fantastic feast for their Bavarian Harvest Fest, a Beer Tour with Chef’s Tasting…
“Sharing is caring. It can be fun!” We have all sung the song and have all been taught that sharing is, indeed, caring; except when it’s not. After scouring the web and searching for and finding luxury apartments for rent in Michigan, you may be on the hunt for a roommate. When it comes to living with another human being…
