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Thanksgiving is just days away, and then Christmas will be here before you know it! Here's a live countdown to track the days until Christmas, plus information on some of the holiday festivities you can partake in around Metro Detroit.
The Detroit Sports Commission, which is putting on the three-day extravaganza, is in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl, and the city, the draft, and the Lions are very much on everybody's lips.
It should come as no surprise that the Detroit Riverfront has once again been named the best riverwalk in America.
Grocery stores were quite busy with people stocking up for holiday dinners and preparing for this week’s winter snowstorm.
The world’s largest Kwanzaa Kinara is set to be unveiled during the Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara Lighting at Campus Martius on Dec. 26.
If you love the holidays and all the festive events that come with them, get ready for a packed weekend! The weekend before Thanksgiving usually serves as the official kick-off to holiday festivities, and this weekend there’s something happening all over Metro Detroit.
A winter wonderland is taking over at Cadillac Square and Monroe Street Midway. James Feagin, Director of Economic Mobility for the Gilbert Family Foundation, joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to talk about the exciting activities taking place.
You probably still have Halloween decorations up, but the physical switch to the end-of-the-year holiday season is already kicking off Thursday in Downtown Detroit.
It’s going to feel even more festive this winter in Downtown Detroit, with a new wintery experience launching near Campus Martius.
As the summer winds down, some fall activities are revving up! This weekend Campus Marius Park in Downtown Detroit transforms into a Bavarian Bierhaus for Parktoberfest. The event celebrates German culture and will feature food trucks, live music, a Biergarten pavilion with beers and games and kids activities. The Fest is happening Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11.
We’ll talk about how this all came about, but we want you to first imagine from high above what Campus Martius will look like with a vast stage covering it, and down Woodward Avenue to Hart Plaza, imagine that filled with people.
As the rain turned to sleet and sleet turned to snow, it seemed to be a recipe for disaster, but even as the lines on freeways and surface streets disappeared under inches of snow, drivers seemed to be holding their own.
A popular eatery and “sweet” escape -- Sugar Factor American Brasserie -- is opening its first Michigan location in Downtown Detroit this spring.
Astronomers are saying that this is one case where you should absolutely look up. Face south in the night sky with some pretty strong binoculars or the telescope you got for Christmas.
The drive-in movie theater on Monroe Street in Downtown Detroit is returning for a second year, starting Friday night near Campus Martius.
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The drive-in movie theatre on Monroe Street in Downtown Detroit is returning for a second year, starting in November.
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“It was totally different when I was a little girl. It’s beautiful now and it’s great to see that Detroit has revived and rejuvenated,” said Sybil Edwards. “It’s a wonderful place to be.”
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Events are taking place at six different parks downtown -- Campus Martius, Cadillac Square, Beacon Park, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park and Spirit Plaza -- each with a specific kind of vehicle glistening in the bright sun.
A man was shot and killed by Detroit police after he targeted officers as they investigated a scene where five people were shot, led police on a 100 mph chase and instigated multiple shootouts, according to the chief.
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DETROIT – Detroit’s Campus Martius was recognized in USA Today’s 10Best Top Public Squares for 2021. 5 out of 10 on the list, following behind the Santa Fe Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. According to the website, a panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees. The top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Last month, the Detroit Riverfront was named the best riverwalk in America in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest.
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DETROIT – A new attraction in Downtown Detroit from Bedrock and Emagine is providing families entertainment during the coronavirus pandemic. Several families pulled up to the Monroe Street Drive-In Powered by Emagine on Friday in the Campus Martius area. READ: Bedrock, Emagine partner for drive-in movies in Downtown DetroitEmagine Entertainment CEO Anthony Laverde said the movie of the night was the 1993 film Jurassic Park. The drive-in movie attracted the Brooks family to come down. READ: Pop-up drive-in theater coming to Downtown Detroit“We’ve been cooped up for so long.
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DETROIT – The outdoor ice skating rink at Campus Martius Park is reopening Wednesday, Dec. 9, according to Downtown Detroit Partnership. The rink was closed from Nov. 18 through Dec. 8 because of Michigan’s COVID-19 restrictions. The rink is open seven days a week and on holidays. Skaters are required to wear masks or face coverings as well as practice social distancing at all times. Capacity is also limited on the ice rink.
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DETROIT – The outdoor ice skating rink at Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit will close for at least three weeks due to new coronavirus restrictions ordered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations climb throughout the state, the MDHHS enacted a “three-week pause” that ramps up restrictions for restaurants, bars, high schools, colleges and more. From Nov. 18 through Dec. 8, Michigan restaurants and bars cannot offer indoor dining services. Officials said an update to the order on Thursday extended restrictions to include both indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks. The Rink at Campus Martius Park is slated to reopen on Dec. 9, officials said Thursday.
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DETROIT – The ice skating rink at Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit opened to the public on Friday. This year, Campus Martius and Cadillac Square are going to look a whole lot different. Frankenmuth pulled their sponsorship from the downtown ice rink because of coronavirus. Instead, the Downtown Detroit partnership plans to support local small businesses in a different way. Detroit’s annual Christmas tree arrived at Campus Martius in Downtown Detroit last week.
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DETROIT – Detroit’s annual Christmas tree arrived at Campus Martius in Downtown Detroit on Wednesday. With so much uncertainty happening in the United States, it’s important to take time to see that there are plenty of good things still happening all around us. Watch the video above and experience a minute and a half of joy during a stressful day. READ: More community coverageWatch the video above for the full story
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DETROIT – A combination of heat and old infrastructure caused a Downtown Detroit road to buckle and a water main to break Saturday night. The water flooded the basement of the David Stott Building on Griswold Street, near Campus Martius, leaving dozens without power. It happened on Independence Day at about 10:30 p.m. A water main burst along Griswold Street between Michigan Avenue and State Street, flooding the intersection. Bedrock released the following statement:The Stott building is currently experiencing a power outage resulting from a water main break late Saturday evening. We are currently evaluating the extent of the damage and have reached out to all building residents as we assess necessary repairs.
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When James Reynolds was around 10 years old he would watch an older man shine shoes at the barbershop. One day the man noticed Reynolds observing him and invited him to practice shining shoes. While it’s rare to find a place to shine shoes, you can find James showcasing his shoe shine skills at Campus Martius, located in Downtown Detroit. People from around the world come to have their shoes shined by the “Shoe Doctor” himself. To learn more about the Shoe Doctor click on the video above.
The Detroit Youth Choir received a huge surprise during their homecoming celebration on Friday. The fund, which will be established at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, will provide support to the Detroit Youth Choir in perpetuity. "The Detroit Youth Choir brought our entire region together to support Detroit's kids," said Wendy Lewis Jackson, Kresge Foundation, Detroit Program managing director. "Thanks to these generous funding partners, the Detroit Youth Choir and the rest of America can see just how Detroit shows its support for its young people." Full coverage: Detroit Youth Choir on AGTCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Local 4 caught up with the Detroit Youth Choir members at the airport. They looked happy to be home after an amazing experience at "America's Got Talent" in Los Angeles. DETAILS: Detroit Youth Choir homecoming celebration is today at Campus MartiusThe choir will perform with "AGT" winner Kodi Lee in Las Vegas in November (Nov. 7-10). Lee won the most votes to claim the title, while DYC came in second place. He will perform Nov. 7-10 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The Detroit Youth Choir received a huge surprise during their homecoming celebration on Friday. The fund, which will be established at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, will provide support to the Detroit Youth Choir in perpetuity. "The Detroit Youth Choir brought our entire region together to support Detroit's kids," said Wendy Lewis Jackson, Kresge Foundation, Detroit Program managing director. "Thanks to these generous funding partners, the Detroit Youth Choir and the rest of America can see just how Detroit shows its support for its young people." Full coverage: Detroit Youth Choir on AGT
DETROIT - The 40th annual Detroit Jazz Festival is Aug. 30-Sept. 2 in Downtown Detroit. It's billed as the largest free world-class jazz festival. Stages will be set up at Campus Martius and Hart Plaza. Artists featured this year include:Stanley ClarkeMacy GrayRon CarterPat MethenyChucho ValdsUniversity of Michigan Jazz EnsembleMarialy PachecoELEWYellowjackets with Luciana SouzaConnie HanHere's the performance schedule for each stage (download here):Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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