Talent By Design
By: Erika-Marie S. Geiss, 9/25/2008
From advertising to automotive to film, the College for Creative Studies' influence on the design world is far and wide. More importantly, its students exactly represent the kind of creative class professionals Michigan will need to transform its economy.
Reel Insight
By: Dennis Archambault, 9/25/2008
Did Shirley Temple have an oral fixation? Did Luke Skywalker want to sleep with his mother? The Reel Deal is a local film discussion group lead by psychotherapists and psychoanalysts. Along with the audience they examine the unconscious inspiration behind our favorite flicks. Think of it as group therapy with explosions and movie stars.
Metromode Radio: Thomas Friedman - Hot, Flat And Crowded
By: Chris McCarus, 9/25/2008
NY Times Columnist Thomas Friedman popped up in Ypsilanti last week to chat about his new book and talk about alternative energy, green innovation and how Michigan could reinvigorate its economy. Michigan Now's Chris McCarus had a front row seat.
Got DDA?
By: Lucy Ament, 9/18/2008
Grosse Pointe really wants a Downtown Development Authority. Three quarters of Metro Detroit's cities already have one. So, what do these governmental organizations do and why does it matter?
Metromode takes a look at how Ann Arbor and Royal Oak leverage their DDA's to create a vibrant, healthy urban core.
Fine Tuning: The Chamber Music Society Of Detroit
By: Amy Kuras, 9/17/2008
A standard bearer of culture and world class performance for 65 years, the Society may be located in Farmington Hills but it still calls Detroit home. Heck, it's in the name, ain't it? From educational outreach to an uncompromised approach to mission, there's a reason this classical music society thrives even as other cultural institutions struggle.
Speaker Series: How Detroit Can Be Creative Friendly
By: Metromode Staff, 9/17/2008
Model D's Speaker Series takes a field trip Sept. 25 to the Russell Industrial Center for a session on building clusters of creative businesses, which happens to be what the Russell does best. We'll also hear from Pure Detroit's owners about their legacy, 10 years of being one of the city's hippest businesses.
Model D Radio: Hamtramck Zen Buddhist Center
By: Chris McCarus, 9/16/2008
A Buddhist temple in the city of Hamtramck is becoming a model for
community development. They start from the roots. They’ve got a total
package for strengthening minds and bodies, furthering religious
tolerance and even curbside clean up. Michigan Now’s Chris McCarus has
their story.
Russell Bazaar Puts Small-Biz Success in a Big, Big Place
By: Jon Zemke, 9/16/2008
Buzz,
buzz, buzz. Detroit's Russell Industrial is a hive of activity, and now
even more so. The new Russell Bazaar, an eclectic market of independent
artists and unique retailers, is set to open this weekend, doubling the
number of tenants in this former industrial complex.
Model D TV: Film Friendlier Detroit
By: Tom Hendrickson, 9/16/2008
Not just actors, but florists, caterers, hotels and more are cashing in on the mitten state's movie boom. Hear more about it from a recent forum in Detroit that brought Wayne County leaders together to learn about how to make our region more film friendly.
A New Way To Work
By: Ryan Allen, 9/11/2008
Everyone is talking about how Michigan's economy needs to evolve, but what about our local businesses? The old model of assigned cubicles and sanctioned coffee breaks is being rejected by the next generation of talent and some high tech companies in Ann Arbor are getting the clue.
To W2 or 1099? That Is The Question
By: Jon Zemke, 9/10/2008
Forbes says SE Michigan is among the 5 worst places in the US to find a job. W2 jobs, that is. Not only do 60% of businesses employ 1099 workers, their ranks are quickly growing --particularly in communities like Ann Arbor and Royal Oak. So, how does the state accommodate this new class of highly educated, independent employee?
United and Delighted: Dell Pryor's Spiral Collective
By: Rodd Monts, 9/9/2008
Dell
Pryor knows something about the good a little unity can do for Detroit.
The veteran art dealer brought together women entrepreneurs under the
Spiral Collective roof, and in turn made a mark on the Midtown
neighborhood and cultural scene.
Quick on Their Feet, Rollerbladers Come Together on Detroit's Streets
By: Maureen McDonald, 9/9/2008
They
travel in packs and zip through the city streets, only slowing down for
a libation at a skate friendly watering hole. Rollerblading enthusiasts
argue theirs is the best way to take in Detroit, from the smooth
pavement of the nearly finished Dequindre Cut pathway to the bumpier
ride on neighborhood sidestreets.
Model D Radio: St. Albertus Church
By: Chris McCarus, 9/9/2008
Michigan
Now's Chris McCarus takes us inside the beautiful St. Albertus Church
near Eastern Market, just in time for the annual fundraising festival
held to help preservation efforts.
United and Delighted: Dell Pryor's Spiral Collective
By: Rodd Monts, 9/9/2008
Dell
Pryor knows something about the good a little unity can do for Detroit.
The veteran art dealer brought together women entrepreneurs under the
Spiral Collective roof, and in turn made a mark on the Midtown
neighborhood and cultural scene.
Evolving Detroit's Public Television: A Conversation With Rich Homberg
By: Dennis Archambault, 9/4/2008
Rich Homberg wants public television to speak to Detroit's two identities -urban and suburban- while deepening its commitment to local issues, local programming and new media technologies.
Metromode's Dennis Archambault sat down to discuss with him the future of DPTV.
Oakwood's Expanding Cultural Mission
By: Erika-Marie Geiss, 9/4/2008
"Can you show me where it hurts?" A simple question, right? Not if the doctor and patient speak different languages. Harder still if they come from radically different cultures. With one third of Dearborn's population claiming Middle Eastern heritage, Oakwood Hospital has made cultural competence mission critical.
A Wish List for Motor City Transit
By: Terry Parris Jr., 9/2/2008
What
does our transit system lack that other cities have? We look at not
just the obvious big things, like rail, but offer some little changes
that would make getting around without a car easier in Detroit.
Detroit, One Man, One Month, No Car
By: Terry Parris Jr., 9/2/2008
It
wasn't like we asked him to eat exclusively at McDonald's or anything
-- just take a month, leave the car parked in the driveway and ride the
bus (and train and bike). Terry Parris Jr. discovered that the glass is
half empty and half full when it comes to transit options in Detroit.
And somewhere along the way, he found out he liked it.