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The Flute House

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, April 02, 2009
It's residential. It's commercial. It's two very cool tastes in one. Proving that Royal Oak's urban development has still got it going ah-on, the Flute House will be an innovative addition to Main Street. No ordinary live/work space is this. Instead it's a cherry red gateway to downtown's new economy identity. read on…

The Loving Touch

Tom Hendrickson Tuesday, March 31, 2009
It's a pool hall. It's a philosophy. Chris Johnston has helped shape downtown Ferndale's renaissance with The Emory, Woodward Avenue Brewers and now, The Loving Touch, a former massage parlor turned billiard nirvana. read on…

PALAZZO di BOCCE

Jim Toscano Thursday, March 19, 2009
Where's the best Boccedrome in the world? If you said Italy you're only off by about 4000 miles. Palazzo di Bocce in SE Michigan is mecca for all things lawn bowling. Yeah, it's a bit outside the metro area but we'd be remiss not to point to you toward this one-of-a-kind sports venue. Drink, bocce and be merry.read on…

Can You say "Pecha Kucha"?

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, March 05, 2009
From Istanbul to Indianapolis, Dresden to Detroit, Pecha Kucha is spreading. No, it's not a fungus. It's Show n' Tell for smart people. Designers, artists, architects, filmmakers and all species of creatives get roughly 7 minutes and 20 slides to strut their stuff. Innovation is a must. Mileage may vary.read on…

Fixing Detroit's Rock: Koontz Guitar Repair

Tom Hendrickson Monday, February 16, 2009
There's no disputing Metro Detroit's contributions to rock and roll. We are the innovators. Good thing we've got Mike Koontz of Ferndale to keep the music alive. Think of him as the repairman to the guitar rock gods.read on…

Pinwheel Bakery

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, February 05, 2009
Keep it local, baby. Pinwheel Bakery in Ferndale is the epitome of a neighborhood joint. Funky, kid-friendly and oh-so-yummy, it does more than make delicious cupcakes, cakes and cookies - it helps build community.read on…

Underground Dinner Clubs

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, January 22, 2009
The DIY trend doesn't just mean knit socks and electronic doo-dads. Amateur chefs and ambitious foodies are skipping the restaurant middle man to create gourmet experiences for friends and colleagues. Popular on the coasts for years, underground supper clubs are starting to spring up around Metro Detroit.  read on…

Marvin's Marvelous Mechnical Museum

Tom Hendrickson Friday, December 19, 2008
Robots and automatons and fortune tellers, oh my! Shoehorned between two halves of a Farmington Hill's shopping mall you'll find this mechanical menagerie of vintage arcade oddities. read on…

Element One

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, December 18, 2008
Fifty Lawrence Tech students banded together to create a hydrogen fuel cell powered Formula racing cart. The result? Probably the coolest zero-emissions vehicle you've ever seen.read on…

Check Out Ypsilanti!

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, December 11, 2008
Nearly 200 years old and hipper than ever. From its vintage neighborhoods to its growing indie music and art scene, Ypsilanti is quickly establishing itself as the Brooklyn to Ann Arbor's Manhattan. Just don't call it "Hipsilanti". The locals hate that. read on…

Hey, it's Farmington!

Tom Hendrickson Wednesday, November 19, 2008
An island unto itself, this tiny city (ten thousand strong) is surrounded by the much larger Farmington Hills community, which only wishes it had as cool of a downtown. How cool is it? They bought their own art deco movie theater.read on…

College For Creative Studies

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, November 13, 2008
For nearly 100 years the College for Creative Studies has influenced the world of design. From automobiles and advertising to fine art and film, its students represent the creative class professionals Michigan needs to transform its economy and communities.read on…

Dearborn Is The Place!

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, November 06, 2008
It's two... two... two great downtowns in one. From its front porch neighborhoods to its downtown lofts to iconic institutions like The Henry Ford to its blossoming Arab American community, Dearborn is the ultimate urban small town.read on…

Grave Stories In Ann Arbor

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, October 30, 2008
'Tis the season to be spooky. Join historian Wystan Stevens as he leads one of his tours through Ann Arbor's Forest Hill Cemetery, weaving fascinating tidbits about the city's history with creepy tales of death and demise.read on…

Welcome To Berkley

Tom Hendrickson Thursday, October 16, 2008
Right next to Royal Oak and Ferndale, Berkley's quiet charms sneak up on you. Walkable neighborhoods surround a cozy downtown well-worth checking out. Blink and you'll miss it... and you'd be sorry. read on…
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