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Motown legend Smokey Robinson to serve as Grand Marshal at Detroit Grand Prix
Read full article: Motown legend Smokey Robinson to serve as Grand Marshal at Detroit Grand PrixThe Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, presented by Lear, announced that Motown Legend Smokey Robinson would serve as the event's Grand Marshal.
Music from Memphis' Stax Records, Detroit's Motown featured in online show
Read full article: Music from Memphis' Stax Records, Detroit's Motown featured in online showFans of the soulful sounds of Detroit’s Motown and Memphis’ Stax Records will be able to enjoy the music of both brands in the same place if they watch and listen to a free, online show streaming during Black History Month.
9 best places to find holiday lights around Metro Detroit in 2023
Read full article: 9 best places to find holiday lights around Metro Detroit in 2023The spirit of the season glows bright throughout Motown with glimmering displays throughout the city. Bundle up and bring the family for holiday memories and traditions.
After obstacles, Motown legend Martha Reeves on track to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Read full article: After obstacles, Motown legend Martha Reeves on track to get Hollywood Walk of Fame starFans rallied behind Motown legend Martha Reeves, bringing her one step closer to receiving recognition on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Four Tops singer says Metro Detroit hospital racially profiled him during health emergency
Read full article: Four Tops singer says Metro Detroit hospital racially profiled him during health emergencyA Motown singer said that a hospital in Metro Detroit racially profiled him during a health emergency.
Motown’s Martha Reeves faces obstacles to reserve star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Read full article: Motown’s Martha Reeves faces obstacles to reserve star on Hollywood Walk of FameMartha Reeves was nominated for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but the Motown artist is facing some obstacles when marking her fame.
Barrett Strong, Motown artist known for ‘Money,’ dies at 81
Read full article: Barrett Strong, Motown artist known for ‘Money,’ dies at 81Barrett Strong, one of Motown’s founding artists and most gifted songwriters who sang lead on the company’s breakthrough single “Money (That’s What I Want)” and later collaborated on such classics as “I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and “War,” has died.
Detroit’s Motown Museum receives $10M in federal funding, gets closer to expansion goal
Read full article: Detroit’s Motown Museum receives $10M in federal funding, gets closer to expansion goalAlthough the Motown Museum in Detroit received $10 million in federal funding, the overall cost of the museum’s redevelopment plan has increased due to inflation.
🔒Urban legends that actually happened in Michigan
Read full article: 🔒Urban legends that actually happened in MichiganMichigan's long history of mankind dates back to 11,000 B.C. and is most associated with the hard working innovative population that brought the world assembly line manufacturing, ginger ale, Motown and punk rock, breakfast cereal, and mass-produced penicillin and with it, modern medicine.
VaShawn Mitchell talks about his upcoming performance in Detroit
Read full article: VaShawn Mitchell talks about his upcoming performance in DetroitWhen thinking about Detroit music, the first thing that comes to mind is Motown. People don’t realize the well-deserved recognition Detroit receives for rock, jazz, and gospel.
🔒 Devin Scillian’s ultimate Detroit playlist shows why we’re the greatest music city in the world
Read full article: 🔒 Devin Scillian’s ultimate Detroit playlist shows why we’re the greatest music city in the worldI’ll say at the outset that I’m not a native Detroiter. I root like mad for this city, for its sports teams, and for its traditions, but I come to today’s topic as a guy who grew up outside its city (or even state) limits.
Motown Museum expanding: See renderings of the massive space being built in Detroit
Read full article: Motown Museum expanding: See renderings of the massive space being built in DetroitThe museum on Wednesday released renderings of the final project that will sit behind the Hitsville U.S.A. building in Detroit’s New Center neighborhood
Meet the Detroit musician playing at the Museum of Modern Art this week
Read full article: Meet the Detroit musician playing at the Museum of Modern Art this weekBLKBOK is a Detroit native that has worked with Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, John Mayer, and Demi Lovato, just to name the few. He will be in New York this week preparing to play at the Museum of Modern Art.
Motown Museum announces free “Hitsville NEXT” summer youth programs
Read full article: Motown Museum announces free “Hitsville NEXT” summer youth programsAs the school year comes to a close the Motown Museum (2648 West Grand Blvd, Detroit) has announced several free summer programs for children to participate in.
Metro Detroit weather: Tracking chances for isolated storms on this warm, sunny Saturday
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Tracking chances for isolated storms on this warm, sunny SaturdaySaturday becomes warmer with more sunshine. We still have some instability, so a few showers and storms are possible.
Metro Detroit gets a seasonably warm Saturday with chances for scattered showers, storms
Read full article: Metro Detroit gets a seasonably warm Saturday with chances for scattered showers, stormsSaturday becomes seasonably warm with spotty showers possible. There is another chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms this evening and tonight.
When to expect a transition from Friday sun to storms and showers in Metro Detroit
Read full article: When to expect a transition from Friday sun to storms and showers in Metro DetroitFriday (May 27) will have sunshine, warmth, and a chance of wet or stormy weather. After it becomes dryer overnight, the holiday weekend will be virtually rain-free and sun-filled. Also, it becomes hotter, providing some of the best memorial day weekend weather we’ve seen in a while.
Metro Detroit weather: Chilly night, spotty showers Friday for Tigers’ Opening Day
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Chilly night, spotty showers Friday for Tigers’ Opening DayOn-and-off showers gradually dwindle while we sleep and redevelop after we wake up Friday. The Detroit Tigers’ home opener will definitely be chilly and probably go through periods of wetness and dryness.