Take the sea of cultural options in metro Detroit, filter it down to just the best, and there you have FilterD. It's our weekly guide to arts, music, film, theater and general stuff to do.

This week we give you a choice of virtually every kind of fun you can imagine under the sun (or moon), including the 29th annual Detroit International Jazz Festival, featuring artist in residence Christian McBride (pictured).

There's a lot of talk about Tech Transfer but not everyone understands what it is, and what it could mean to Michigan's new economy. Metromode gives you the lowdown along with a snapshot of how U-M, WSU and Lawrence Tech intend to leverage their innovations into marketplace successes.

Colin Hubbell taught many people how to love Detroit. A father, husband, real estate developer, teacher and avid city biker, he was also a mentor, volunteer, great supporter of local business and inspiration to those who knew him. The city was his home, his office and his playground. Model D's editor Clare Ramsey offers this tribute to Colin, who died last week at 49.

From city officials to local business people, Colin Hubbell touched many with his warmth, positive energy, passion, and often frank advice. Or all of the above. Here are some words from people who knew him well and worked with him over his long career as a city servant, real estate developer, teacher and mentor.

Now that the waning days of summer are upon us, the opportunities to sip and sup by moonlight are dwindling. Metromode points you toward some of Metro Detroit's best patios, decks and balconies for outdoor drinking and dining.

Everything's gone green around here. Architects, retailers, entrepreneurs, big buys, little guys -- they are all starting to look like Kermit. But it's no wonder. Companies that embrace green-thinking, make green products and offer green services are bringing in bucks and building jobs in Michigan.

How does Detroit get Hollywood's attention and keep it for the long haul? Kelli B. Kavanaugh talks with Erik Tungate, who is working to attract more film business to Detroit, and who is one of the speakers at this week's Model D Speaker Series.

It's said that the average American eats 198 meals out a year, spending an average of $855 million per day. So, what makes a restaurant 'hot'? Food, yes. But also its sense of place. Metromode takes a look at a trio of Metro Detroit eateries that provide a feast for the eyes as well as the belly.