Happy Labor Day 2019 – Take a Break!

Take a break! It's Labor Day. Your hard work is much appreciated. Enjoy your time with family and friends.

To everyone celebrating the Labor Day holiday today, I hope you take time out to recognize and appreciate all the work you put in year-round. Shoutout to the labor movement who fought for the rights of workers and helped establish work benefits like paid vacation, safety laws, sick leave, and weekends away from work. Happy… Continue reading Happy Labor Day 2019 – Take a Break!

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