The United Shore Professional Baseball League kicks off its ninth season today
The United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL) will kick off its ninth season at Jimmy John’s Field in Utica on May 17. The league is made up of four teams – the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, Eastside Diamond Hoppers, Utica Unicorns and Westside Woolly Mammoths – who will play against each other every weekend during the summer, totaling approximately 70 games.
Restaurant Report: Coeur in Ferndale
At Coeur, Culinary Institute of America-trained chef-owner Jordan Smith serves metro Detroit residents with a California-inspired New American menu deeply rooted in classic French techniques. Here, we share our thoughts on the food, ambiance and more at this new fine-dining restaurant.
Our Detroit wins five Excellence in Journalism awards
Hour Detroit contributors received five awards at the 2023 Excellence in Journalism Awards on May 15. The awards are presented annually by the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and recognize entries from the previous year that demonstrate outstanding achievement in print, digital, radio and television journalism. Four Hour Detroit journalists, two photographers and one designer were honored.
The College for Creative Studies presented over 100 looks in a runway show.
The College for Creative Studies transformed Detroit’s Cadieux Stage into a fashion runway, showcasing more than 130 designs created by 23 fashion students, guest designers from other departments, and international students on May 4, 2024. More than 200 guests attended CCS’s fourth show, including talent acquirers from Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, and Tapestry.
Independent film director Roger Corman dies at age 98
American film director Roger Corman passed away on Thursday, May 9th, surrounded by his family at his Santa Monica home, according to a statement posted on his official Instagram. The cause of death was not disclosed. He was 98 years old. Corman was born on April 5th, 1926 in Detroit and is known for producing hundreds of low-budget B-movies, including “Piranha” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”
Guide to Cedar Point
A trip to Sandusky, Ohio and a stop at Cedar Point is on the summer bucket list for many people living in the Detroit metropolitan area. If you want to know how much tickets cost this year, when the park is open on the day you want to go, what the newest rides are, and just about anything else about this 154-year-old amusement park, check out this handy guide.
The Life and Legacy of Architect Minoru Yamasaki
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we look back at the work in Detroit of world-renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki, who designed such iconic structures as the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, Lambert Airport in St. Louis, and four buildings at Wayne State University, among others in the Motor City.
24 Best Brunch Spots in Metro Detroit
Whether you’re heading out to brunch for a big celebration or just as a weekend tradition, these 24 brunch spots in metro Detroit have savory and sweet dishes to satisfy your cravings.
Gorjana opens first store in Michigan
Southern California jewelry brand Gorjana announced it will open its first store at Michigan’s Somerset Collection on June 12, bringing its laid-back, diamond, opal, sapphire and other designs to the Detroit metropolitan area.
Detroit’s Best Commercial Tiki Bars
Not invited to a basement tiki bar? No problem. Don Peterka, owner of Detroit Tiki Co. and supplier to many of Detroit’s tiki bars, shared the lowdown on two of his favorite tiki bars in the Detroit metropolitan area.
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