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Slasher Dave makes spooky sounds and music perfect for Halloween
Read full article: Slasher Dave makes spooky sounds and music perfect for HalloweenScary movies are always a great way to get into the Halloween spirit, but it’s really the music that makes the hairs on your arm stand on end. One man is making a spooky soundtrack and Uniquely Detroit photojournalist Alex Atwell showed off his skills and the history behind his sounds. Slasher Dave has always been obsessed with music and scary music, now he creates the sounds and music with a special machine that helps him make the ultimate eerie soundtrack. Watch the video above to learn more about Slasher Dave and his music.
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain to auction off memorabilia
Read full article: Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain to auction off memorabiliaDETROIT – Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain has countless stories to tell after his career, and a whole lot of memorabilia to go with them. McLain spent eight seasons with the Tigers from 1963-1970. He racked up 1,150 strikeouts across 1,593 innings in 227 games for the Tigers, posting a 3.13 ERA and 1.112 WHIP. He won back-to-back Cy Young awards in 1968 and 1969, played in three all-star games and was named the 1968 American League MVP. Now, McLain has decided it’s time to let some of the memorabilia go in an estate sale.
Lapeer boy sells art to raise money for animal shelter
Read full article: Lapeer boy sells art to raise money for animal shelterLAPEER, Mich. A boy in Lapeer came up with a fun idea to help raise money for the local animal shelter. He loves to draw and figured he could sell his art and donate the money. His goal was to raise $24. Photojournalist Alex Atwell found out he raised a lot more than his original goal. You can watch the full story in the video posted above.
The Detroit connection to one of the worlds rarest records
Read full article: The Detroit connection to one of the worlds rarest recordsImagine owning a record so rare and so unique as the city of Detroit! That is what happened to people at Melodies and Memories in Eastpointe. Back in 2018 the record store found a unique record that is considered the holy grail of records from Detroits Motown label. The owner of Melodies and Memories, Denise Zieja, spoke to photojournalist Alex Atwell about how she found this holy grail of records and revealed the famous Detroiter she sold it to. Learn who it is in the video above.
Uniquely Detroit museum in the D
Read full article: Uniquely Detroit museum in the DToday we took a trip back to when photographer Alex Atwell took us to a spot thats Uniquely Detroit. The museum is called Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum. We have one goal which was to expose the culture of African people to the people of Detroit, said owner Olayami Dabls. Some of the items in the museum are extremely rare. Watch the video above to see some of the unique beads at the gallery.
VIDEO: Take a drive through eerily empty Downtown Detroit amid coronavirus
Read full article: VIDEO: Take a drive through eerily empty Downtown Detroit amid coronavirusDETROIT – Coronavirus has left the streets of Downtown Detroit eerily quiet and empty. With most businesses shut down and a “stay-at-home” order in effect for Michigan, many downtown areas are at a standstill. Uniquely Detroit’s Alex Atwell took a ride through Downtown Detroit to see just how empty the area is due to the virus. Watch the video above.
Week of fun from Arts, Beats & Eats
Read full article: Week of fun from Arts, Beats & EatsMost Michigan school districts' first day of the 2019-20 school year starts Tuesday, Sept. 3. Before summer vacation ends, Arts, Beats & Eats will start Friday in Royal Oak! If jazz is more your thing, then head to Downtown Detroit this week. The Detroit Jazz Festival is the world's largest free jazz musical festival. Michigan State will open the season Friday night against Tulsa, and then Michigan will open its season on Saturday against Middle Tenn. State.
Art installation pops up in vacant land on Detroit's east side
Read full article: Art installation pops up in vacant land on Detroit's east sideDETROIT - A stunning art installation has popped up on Detroit's east side, creating beauty among the ruins. It's a sight that has to be seen to be believed. More infoIt's free to visit the art installation, but you have to click here to RSVP. The art installation is located at the Edison Boat Club - 100 Lycaste Street in Detroit. This is a sneak peek at the art installation, but to see the whole thing, you'll have to check it out yourself!
Uniquely Detroit: Go inside the oldest black-owned roller skating rink in the US
Read full article: Uniquely Detroit: Go inside the oldest black-owned roller skating rink in the USDETROIT – Back in the 1970s and 80s - the roller rink was the place to be. There are several roller rinks still operating around Metro Detroit these days. Uniquely Detroit's Alex Atwell takes us inside Detroit RollerCade - the oldest black-owned roller skating rink in the city and possibly the country. Watch the Live in the D story in the video player above. RollerCade is located at 2130 Schaefer Highway in Detroit and has open skating on Saturday afternoon and evening.