March 2010

Cheesy Does It

Holiday Market’s wide cheese selection offers a slice of global and local flavors

By Molly Abraham

Past Presence

Corktown homeowners remove layers of paint and wallpaper to restore the humble beauty of Detroit’s onetime Irish enclave.

By Khristi S. Zimmeth

A Generation of Happy Campers

Between 1933 and 1942, an army of young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps dug ditches, planted trees, and battled fires. They also built bridges, dams, roads, and homes. But more important,...

By Richard Bak

Three Savory Startups

Shifting fortunes create new opportunities, and that may be most true in the restaurant business. In metro Detroit, a handful of relative unknowns and newcomers have pleasantly surprised us. Three...

By Christopher Cook

Restaurant of the Year 2010

The essence of "Cannonball" Adderley's lessons hold true not only for jazz, but for just about anything, including Hour Detroit’s choice for the 2010 Restaurant of the Year.

By Christopher Cook

Shelter from the Storm

Local havens offer refuge to the rising number of homeless teens.

By Trina Mannino

2-part Harmony

Alan Alda and Arnold Steinhardt mine Bach’s mysteries.

By George Bulanda

Flickers of Hope

Like lonely hearts seeking love, five downtown Detroit buildings may soon flash a more engaging smile in hopes of attracting suitors.

By Mark Kurlyandchik

A Reel Deal

Detroit’s Burton Theatre is drawing art-film crowds.

By Mark Kurlyandchik

Black's Magic

As the headliner for the Laugh Detroit comedy festival, Lewis Black will aim for the funny bone. But don’t expect any cheap shots at the city’s expense.

By Alexa Stanard

Shifting Gears

For automotive designer Bryan Nesbitt, taking the wheel of Cadillac brand-management wasn’t such a strange leap.

By Gary Witzenburg

A Bright Outlook

Doreen Hermelin may avoid the spotlight, but she’s been a shining leader in raising funds for education and job training.

By Jim McFarlin

Building Blocks

At first glance, a photograph of Jim Garrett’s Fisher Building could easily be mistaken for an image of the real thing.

By Blair Brettschneider

Second Chance

After a nearly 20-year hiatus, Jeff Scott is picking up the pieces of his musical career.

By Jim McFarlin

Arts and Entertainment

March 2010

Here Comes the Sun

People are like dandelions. They find a way to spring up between even the slightest cracks in the sidewalk.

By Rebecca Powers

Street Hockey

Adults often underestimate the creative capacity of children, who can be just as inventive as their elders, if not more so. At play, young people are wonderfully adept at improvising.

By George Bulanda

Contributors: March 2010

Jim McFarlin, Alexa Stanard, Joe Vaughn, Calef Brown