Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

Earlier this week, the Detroit Red Wings made the playoffs for the 21^st straight year—that’s an amazing accomplishment! Plus, our Detroit Tigers have their home opener a week from today.

In the meantime, enjoy these things to do in Detroit.

Weekend Roundup

1. Detroit Music: A Photographic Retrospective - "Photographing music is like capturing art in motion," says the Whitdel Arts Gallery description; the exhibit features the work of Marvin Shaouni, Doug Coombe and Trevor Long. Opening reception: March 30th, runs through April 28th.

2. Historic Fort Wayne Flea Market & Collectables Show - If you have never visited this jewel of Detroit, this would be a good weekend for a first encounter. A flea market in conjunction with the Detroit Historical Society Guild plus you can catch a tour of the fort for $3.00. March 31—April 1.

3. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition - The Titanic sank one hundred years ago this year on April 15, 1912. This is the largest Titanic touring exhibit and features over 300 artifacts. March 31—September 30.

4. Zombie Prom Show (Facebook link) - Dress up like a zombie and enjoy live music and a burlesque show. Yes, you can be voted best Zombie King or Queen of the prom! March 31st.

5. Detroit Soup (Facebook link) - Learn about creative projects in the city, vote on which one will take home the money and enjoy a bowl of soup all for $5.00! April 1st.

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

The Nain Rouge?For the love of Al Gore, this summer weather in March in Detroit has been glorious! But something must be askew, no? A mild winter leading into a summer-like spring just can’t be right.

I predict that Mother Nature will have the last laugh and will hit us with a big, bad snow storm in April. And what day would be the absolute worst for that to happen? The weather for the Detroit Tigers home opener is almost always less than perfect. I’m also leaving on a jet plane that day so it would be horrible timing. I really hope it doesn’t happen and please don’t blame me if it does but... you heard it hear first.

Now, get out there and enjoy Detroit!

Weekend Roundup

1. Spacetimewarp - This science fiction themed art show at the Funhouse Gallery features over 30 local, national and international multimedia artists. Plus live music! Opening recteption - March 24th. Through April 28th.

2. Detroit Bike City - Cycle down to Cobo Hall for the bicycle show and swap meet. Over 100 vendors will be on hand to swap and sell. March 24th.

3. Guinness World Record Attempt for the Largest Synchronized Line Dance - Line dancing in Detroit? Sure, why not! Dancers at four different locations will be hustling to break a world record. March 25th.

4. Marche du Nain Rouge - This event is uniquely Detroit and shouldn't be missed! The Nain Rouge, a red dwarf who has cursed Detroit for more than 300 years, needs to be banished! March 25th.

5. 11th Annual Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade Weekend - The weekend is capped off with a parade through Greektown celebrating Greek culture. Opa! March 23-25.

Bonus: Troy Restaurant Week starts Sunday, March 25th.

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

We've come a long way, Detroit!

Detroit Moxie turns 3 today! I know that because I went back to check the date of my very first post, Hello Detroit. And it got me thinking. Well, this excerpt got me thinking:

As everyone knows, Detroit and Michigan are going through some rough times and people across the country and the world are bashing the place we call home. Detroit and the metro area have an abundance of good things to offer, you just don’t hear about it much. Well, I’m going to talk about it, document it, and show it to the world.

That seems like so long ago! Since then, the car companies have had a turn-around and sales are up, Quicken Loans & Blue Cross Blue Shield moved thousands of employees to downtown Detroit, countless new businesses opened and Dan Gilbert is on an architectural shopping spree. Midtown is at capacity and Corktown is thriving. The Detroit Lions are a good team.

Really!

Think about Detroit in late 2008 and early 2009 and how different it is now, both the reality and the attitude. No, it’s not a utopian society paved with unicorns and puppy breath but progress has been made. There’s still A LOT of heavy lifting to do but the atmosphere is different, energized.

Just as Detroit has changed in the last 3 years, so have I. Detroit Moxie has been on a bit of go-slow since starting my job many months ago but I’m determined to get a handle on this work-life-blog balance. Now that the days are longer and the weather is warmer, I feel like I’m coming out of hibernation and—like Detroit—re-energized.

I’ve got a few new features up my sleeve that I’ve been thinking about and/or working on for months. I’m also going to finally finish up the Brunch with Becks series that expounds on the 9 Truths & a Lie. If you remember, one of those lies was about thinking I would die on April 2^nd.  Since that’s coming up, the timing is right. But I really hope I don’t die, that would suck.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you! My husband and I are finally going on a trip back to England in April. We haven’t been back since we moved here in December of 2008. My husband will get to see his Mum, family and mates again and I hope to find some fun things to blog about too. London street art is definitely on the list!

Most of all, I want to thank you all for sticking by me and reading along for 3 whole years! You have made me a better person and a better Detroiter. Seriously, thank you!

Let's see where this year takes us!

Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

I know it’s a week or so early but I’m going to call it—it’s spring in Detroit! And boy does it feel good. I must confess that even though we’ve had a mild winter, I’ve hibernated for most of it. That all changes now that the warm weather and sunshine have arrived!

Weekend Roundup

1. The People of Detroit exhibition (Facebook link) - The People of Detroit is an ongoing project by photographer Noah Stephens to capture the spirit of the people of the city. Because, as the tag line says, not everyone in Detroit is an abandoned building. March 15th.

2. Free Art Friday - Join in on this art scavenger hunt where you if you find the artwork you get to keep it! It's also a great way to explore the city. Read more about the concept of Free Art Friday. March 16th.

3. The Gold Rush - Catch the restored original version of this Charlie Chaplin film at the beautiful Detroit Film Theatre. March 16—18 & 23—25.

4. Detroit Artists Market: The First 80 years - Head to the Detroit Historical Museum to check out this exhibition exploring the history of the DAM and its support of local artists. Through May 24th.

5. J Chris Newberg - The native Detroit comedian and singer takes the stage with Kevin Nealon at the Magic Bag. March 16th.

Bonus: College Hockey CCHA Championship

Double Bonus: Head to any Irish pub to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

Detroit Moxie's Weekend Roundup

This weekend in Detroit you can learn about and explore our city, go wild at the zoo, get your Irish on and wear your cowboy boots! Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk,

Weekend Roundup

1. Discover Detroit at the Detroit Historical Museum - Learn about Detroit with presentations by local authors including Amy Elliott Bragg author of "Hidden History of Detroit." Local organizations will be on hand plus hors d’oeuvres! March 9th.

2. Three Stooges Festival - Catch these classic comedies on the big screen at The Redford Theatre. Movies are preceded by a mini-concert featuring the old pipe organ. And they have real butter for your popcorn! March 9—10.

3. Wild Winter Safari Social - Head to the Detroit Zoo for a winter safari scavenger hunt! Plus hot cocoa, arts and crafts, face painting and zookeeper talks. March 10—11.

4. Professional Bull Riders presents Last Cowboy Standing 2012 - Put your cowboy boots and buckle up as the bulls and cowboys take over Ford Field. March 10th.

5. Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade - Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day, right? Watch the people, dogs, DeLoreans and Storm Troopers march through the streets of Corktown. March 11th.

Bonus: Fashion in Detroit 2012

Don't forget: Clocks get set ahead one hour this weekend!

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!