Photo of the Week: Detroit Memorial Drive at Belle Isle

Hundreds of photo posters line Belle Isle State Park in a memorial drive.

Vehicles moved slowly along the roads of Belle Isle State Park in Detroit this past week, as people paid their respects to Detroiters. Detroit Memorial Drive, organized by Rochelle Riley, City of Detroit Arts and Culture Director, was created to honor Detroit victims of COVID-19. Over 900 photos of Detroiters provided by family members were… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Detroit Memorial Drive at Belle Isle

Accessibility Win: Hope Video About Detroit

Shadowed adults, children, and person in wheelchair holding hands, in the background a rising sun.

When I read Julie Hind’s tweet yesterday about a new inspirational short video about Detroit, I quickly selected the link.

Some background: I live in metro Detroit, but many of my activities, friends, and clients are in the city.

Our Metro Detroit WordPress and Refresh Detroit meetup events are held in the city.

And before the COVID-19 outbreak, I was birdwatching in Detroit several times a month.

Detroit has been hit hard by COVID-19, with a high number of cases and deaths.

Each day I read heartbreaking stories about the individuals and families whose loved ones have died from COVID-19 in our area.

Which is why I wanted to experience the uplifting video about the resilience of the people in Detroit. Continue reading Accessibility Win: Hope Video About Detroit

Photo of the Week: Noel Night 2019 with the Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings and Kirk in the Hills Choir

Choir members stand behind the string and woodwinds ensemble, against the background of Diego Rivera Detroit Industry murals.

Imagine having a first row seat to hear an excerpt of Handel’s Messiah performed by the nationally acclaimed Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings ensemble accompanied by the Kirk in the Hills Choir.

That’s how I enjoyed my evening last night at the 47th annual Noel Night in midtown Detroit, where the performance took place in the amazing Rivera Court at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Noel Night 2019 with the Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings and Kirk in the Hills Choir