Photo of the Week: 2016 Detroit International Jazz Festival

Jason Moran performing on the Absopure Waterfront Stage

If you’re a fan of jazz music, there’s no better way to enjoy Labor Day weekend in metro Detroit than to listen to the performances of local and international musicians at the free Detroit International Jazz Festival in downtown Detroit.

This year’s festival featured an incredible lineup of performers, including Ron Carter, George Benson, Chris Potter Underground Orchestra, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Barbara Ware Quartet, Roberta Gambarini, Jimmy Heath, and more. Continue reading Photo of the Week: 2016 Detroit International Jazz Festival

TEDxDetroit Is Back for Eighth Year

TEDxDetroit sign on stage at Fox Theatre

One of my favorite events celebrating the positive ideas coming out of Detroit returns for the eighth year to the historic Fox Theater.

TEDxDetroit, the one-day conference focused on the inspirational work of our local creators, designers, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and geeks, will be held October 6, 2016.Continue reading TEDxDetroit Is Back for Eighth Year

Photo of the Week: Maker Faire Detroit 2016

remote controlled smoke-breathing dragon travels down main walkway

Where can you find a family-friendly event, with hundreds of people enjoying the arts, science, technology, and music?

With people celebrating inventions and creations that make you smile, laugh, and leave you wondering: what did they make that out of? Continue reading Photo of the Week: Maker Faire Detroit 2016