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Severe weather threat forces Detroit Jazz Festival to go virtual on night 1
Read full article: Severe weather threat forces Detroit Jazz Festival to go virtual on night 1The Detroit Jazz Festival has been forced to go virtual due to severe weather conditions projected to impact Hart Plaza during night one.
Severe weather threat forces Detroit Jazz Festival to go viral on night 1
Read full article: Severe weather threat forces Detroit Jazz Festival to go viral on night 1The Detroit Jazz Festival has been forced to go viral due to severe weather conditions projected to impact Hart Plaza during night one.
Rain trying to return to Metro Detroit before end of weekend but, it’ll struggle
Read full article: Rain trying to return to Metro Detroit before end of weekend but, it’ll struggleSunday will bring similar temperatures with highs in the lower 80s, but a weak cold front will influence sky conditions.
Eminem teases new album ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ during NFL Draft
Read full article: Eminem teases new album ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ during NFL DraftThe city of Detroit is having a pretty good week so far, but you could now argue that Eminem is having just as good of a week, if not better!
Striking workers from different industries rally, march for workers’ rights in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: Striking workers from different industries rally, march for workers’ rights in Downtown DetroitThe March for Workers Rights and Economic Justice comes amid strikes by the UAW, casino workers, and employees at Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan.
Private event held for Ford employees kicks off week of auto show festivities at Hart Plaza
Read full article: Private event held for Ford employees kicks off week of auto show festivities at Hart PlazaTuesday night’s private event for Ford employees kicked off a week of auto show festivities in Hart Plaza.
Private event held Ford employees kicks off week of auto show festivities in Hart Plaza
Read full article: Private event held Ford employees kicks off week of auto show festivities in Hart PlazaTuesday night’s private event for Ford employees kicked off a week of auto show festivities in Hart Plaza.
City leaders, community groups, police considering options to address violence in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: City leaders, community groups, police considering options to address violence in Downtown DetroitSix shootings over the weekend in and around Greektown and the Riverfront have the City of Detroit exploring all options.
Movement Detroit announces full lineup for 2023 music festival
Read full article: Movement Detroit announces full lineup for 2023 music festivalMovement Music Festival is returning to Hart Plaza during Memorial Day Weekend, and the lineup is stacked with artists from the electronic and hip-hop genres.
Photos: Red Bull transformed Hart Plaza into snowboarder’s paradise for heavy metal competition
Read full article: Photos: Red Bull transformed Hart Plaza into snowboarder’s paradise for heavy metal competitionOn Saturday, snowboarding fans gathered in Hart Plaza to experience the Detroit Red Bull Heavy Metal competition.
Detroit Auto Show concerts in Hart Plaza kick back up on Wednesday and entry is free
Read full article: Detroit Auto Show concerts in Hart Plaza kick back up on Wednesday and entry is freeHave you gotten a chance to check out the outdoor aspect of the North American International Auto Show yet? Did you know that entry is free?
Horse stampede traveled to Hart Plaza as Ford unveils 2024 Mustang
Read full article: Horse stampede traveled to Hart Plaza as Ford unveils 2024 MustangA horse stampede traveled to Hart Plaza Wednesday night at the auto show, with the Dearborn automaker unveiling the 2024 Mustang in front of a large crowd.
Ford invites Mustang owners to ‘Stampede’ in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: Ford invites Mustang owners to ‘Stampede’ in Downtown DetroitIt’s been almost four years since the last Auto Show was held in Detroit, and now it’s finally back this month with the luxury of nice Michigan September weather.
Security changes at Hart Plaza ahead of Ford Fireworks
Read full article: Security changes at Hart Plaza ahead of Ford FireworksThe other popular downtown spot to watch the show is always Hart Plaza. We’ve told you how the city had added 10 new high-tech metal detectors and tonight was the first major event they’re being used.
Detroit Grand Prix celebrates move to downtown after last weekend on Belle Isle
Read full article: Detroit Grand Prix celebrates move to downtown after last weekend on Belle IsleChevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and City of Detroit officials passed the flag today, marking the Detroit Grand Prix move from Belle Isle to Downtown Detroit.
Morning 4: Movement Music Festival brings techno lovers from all over the world to Detroit this weekend
Read full article: Morning 4: Movement Music Festival brings techno lovers from all over the world to Detroit this weekendMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Inside look: Early plans for the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit
Read full article: Inside look: Early plans for the 2024 NFL Draft in DetroitWe’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.
2021 Detroit Jazz Festival shifting to virtual event due to Hart Plaza construction, COVID concerns
Read full article: 2021 Detroit Jazz Festival shifting to virtual event due to Hart Plaza construction, COVID concernsThe Detroit Jazz Festival will be a virtual event again this year as organizers scrap plans for an in-person concert weekend citing Hart Plaza construction and the ongoing COVID pandemic.
Peace march to be held in Detroit, same time as virtual march in Washington D.C.
Read full article: Peace march to be held in Detroit, same time as virtual march in Washington D.C.Marvin L. Winans with Perfecting Church in Detroit is known nationwide for his music and preaching. Tomorrow we are going to march from Woodward and Martin Luther King Boulevard to the Hart Plaza, Winans said. Winans said the march is scheduled at about noon and end in downtown Detroit. Winans said the march will happen at the same time as the virtual March in Washington D.C. with Rev. It will celebrate the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his I Have A Dream speech.
Detroit businesses celebrate Juneteenth, give back to their communities,
Read full article: Detroit businesses celebrate Juneteenth, give back to their communities,DETROIT Friday is Juneteenth, a day dedicated to freedom, and many cities across the country are stopping to celebrate -- including Detroit. Nailah Ellis-Brown shut down the Ellis Island Tea facility on Juneteenth to give her Detroit staff the day off to spend with their families. Ellis Island Tea is a family affair that began with Ellis-Browns great grandfathers tea recipe. She said she wants to give her staff Juneteenth off every year. April Anderson said she wanted to use her platform to raise awareness about Juneteenth and help local nonprofits.
Second night of protests in Detroit: 5 arrested, no injuries reported
Read full article: Second night of protests in Detroit: 5 arrested, no injuries reportedDETROIT Local 4s Hank Winchester and Larry Spruill reported live in Downtown Detroit at Saturdays March Against Police Brutality protest. EARLIER COVERAGE: A ground-level look at Saturdays demonstrations, protests in Downtown DetroitOne 21-year-old man from Eastpointe was shot and killed during Fridays protest Downtown. Detroit Police Chief James Craig says there is no indication that the shooting was related to the protests. When protestors began to approach the Detroit Police Department Headquarters, Craig said they began throw bricks, rocks, fireworks and firecrackers. Craig told Local 4 that the DPD supports the issue, but had to take action when the demonstration began to threaten public safety.
Detroit's 5 best music venues (that won't break the bank)
Read full article: Detroit's 5 best music venues (that won't break the bank)Wondering where to find the best music venues near you? Located at 1254 Michigan Ave. in Corktown, the music venue and pub is the highest-rated low-priced music venue in Detroit, boasting four stars out of 142 reviews on Yelp. Marble BarPhoto: ANA H./YelpNW Goldberg's Marble Bar, located at 1501 Holden St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced bar and music venue four stars out of 39 reviews. Hart PlazaPHOTO: DAN M./YELPHart Plaza, a landmark, historical building and music venue located downtown, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 37 Yelp reviews. Dig in at the dive bar and music venue by heading over to 3930 Cass Ave.
Warming up this week | State budget deadline looms
Read full article: Warming up this week | State budget deadline loomsWe'll be warming up a bit this week, back into the 80s. NB/SB M-1 (Woodward Ave) from 14 Mile Rd to Normandy Rd left lane closed for permit work -- through October. The budget deadline is Sept. 30. Teddy Bear Day Remember that Teddy Bear you carried around everywhere you went as a child? SPONSOREDHear ye, hear ye!
Detroit Jazz Festival 2019: Here's the schedule of performances
Read full article: Detroit Jazz Festival 2019: Here's the schedule of performancesDETROIT - 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.