Detroitisit’s Summer Playlist to Playback the Sweet Times
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Detroitisit’s Curated Summer Playlist, Featuring 6 Detroit Born, Raised, and Discovered Artists
Birmingham’s Daxton Hotel Presents the Perfect Local Staycation Opportunity
The Metro Detroit region has no shortage of luxury locations — and with COVID-19's continuous trot — the idea of a staycation at a luxury hotel is all the more appealing to people tired of being cooped up inside their own homes. From the same
Museum’s in the 2020s, Honing Focus on Equity and Marginalized Voices
After a year that saw the fight for social justice erupt across the American cultural sphere, museums are approaching a topic not frequently at the forefront of the conversation, how to align marginalized voices better and create a more community-centered museum experience. Honing in on the topic
Exploring the Black Art Library Project with Asmaa Walton
[caption id="attachment_37639" align="alignright" width="244"] DETROIT-NATIVE ASMAA WALTON FOUNDED THE BLACK ART LIBRARY IN FEBRUARY 2020[/caption] Growing up with family in the field, Detroit-native Asmaa Walton was always surrounded by art, spending time in the DIA while her mother worked. Yet, despite the ever-presence of material brought
Big Sean’s New Album, Detroit 2, Tackles Big Issues
On September 4th, 2020, a sense of unmatched energy was felt by many as Big Sean released his fifth album, Detroit 2. Though reviews state the album is not at its heart about Detroit, Big Sean seems to intertwine the electricity and passion of his
Design Goes Virtual in the Only UNESCO City of Design in America this September
Design is an ever-changing and ever-growing process. It is more than fashion or art, it is an expression of lifestyle, experiences, and personal truths that beg to be understood. It is practical, helpful, innovative, and made to fit the needs of the people. It may
Art, Culture, and Literature is a Lifestyle in Detroit
Invaluable, inescapable, and individual—this is art. Art is typically a depiction of culture, lifestyle, and emotion. As Black Lives Matter protests continue around the nation, for each of us that means something different. We may wish to continue to show support for the movement by
The Ford Rotunda: Origins and Mysteries of a Lost Albert Kahn Building
On November 9th, 1962, the Ford Rotunda burned to the ground. The Rotunda was Ford Motor Company's Visitor Center in Dearborn Michigan. Today, we might call it Ford HQ. No matter the name, the building was a tourist destination since its inception. It was designed by
Jeezy and Mary Sheffield Team Up for Toy Drive in Detroit
[caption id="attachment_31183" align="alignright" width="236"] JEEZY AT DETROIT BOXING GYM YOUTH PROGRAM. PHOTO ACRONYM[/caption] Jeezy may be from Atlanta, but he loves Detroit. Friday, he and Detroit City Council Pro Tempore Mary Sheffield joined forces to put on a Holiday Toy Drive just outside of the Downtown
5 Concerts You Must See in Detroit This Week: Dec. 16-22
5 Concerts You Must See This Week is a roundup of some of the best shows in the city, and this week we're featuring our top 5 for Dec. 16-Dec. 22. Check back with us every week for the hottest shows and the greatest venues! 1.