Photo of the Week: Hoberman Spheres at the North American International Auto Show

Hoberman sphere expanded

It’s a tradition for my family to attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. We like seeing (and sitting in) all the new vehicles and checking out the concept cars.

Plus, it’s a bright, colorful way to escape the cold of January in Michigan.

One of the things we’ve enjoyed about the auto show the last couple years are the Hoberman spheres in the Lincoln exhibit area.

Hoberman sphere contracted

The spheres hang from the ceiling and are constantly expanding and contracting, to the delight of children and adults who gather to take pictures and videos of the spheres. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Hoberman Spheres at the North American International Auto Show

Photo of the Week: Guardian Building in Downtown Detroit

Tiffany clock in the Guardian Building

Walking around downtown Detroit, you’ll see a number of impressive buildings, from towering skyscrapers, to theaters, and historic churches.

One building that stands out for many people is the beautiful orange brick and gorgeous facade of the 40-story building at the corner of Congress and Griswold

Known as the Cathedral of Finance, the Guardian Building built in the late 1920’s, was the tallest masonry building in the world when it opened in 1929. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Guardian Building in Downtown Detroit

Photo of the Week: Kicking off the Holidays at Noel Night

Night lighting at the Detroit Public Library

One of my favorite nights of the year is Noel Night. Celebrated the first Saturday evening in December, the midtown area in Detroit is shutdown to celebrate the holidays with more than 200 performances and exhibits by choirs, musicians, and artists at museums, libraries, Wayne State University, businesses, and churches. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Kicking off the Holidays at Noel Night