Gardner White Opens New Retail Concept in Downtown Detroit
Gardner White opened GW Home, a new brand concept, at 1201 Woodward Ave., across the street from Hudson’s Detroit on June 6. According to the furniture retailer, guests will experience a “first-of-its-kind home retail destination” in Detroit that will feature a revolving line-up of local artist collaborations and brand partnerships that produce furniture, decor, and art that is reflective of the city’s “creative spirit.” In collaboration with ArtClvb, a rotating collection of ceramics, art, paintings, and photographs from local artists, like Sheefy McFly, Ivan Montoya, Sarah Rice, Amy Feigley-Lee, and more will also be available. To learn more, visit gardner-white.com.
Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit Receives $200,000 Grant
Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those whose lives have been touched by cancer, received a two-year $200,000 grant from Exhale – The Family Caregiver Initiative in May. The funding will be used to support their three-pronged program meant to provide relief for primary caregivers of older adults living with cancer, as well as their collaborative initiative with Lori’s Hands to provide caregivers with one-on-one phone support, monthly educational dinners, and access to basic at-home services. The caregiver’s dinners will take place on the third Thursday of every month, with the next one scheduled for June 12 at 6 p.m. To learn more, visit gildasclubdetroit.org.
The Detroit Tigers’ Partner with the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s
The next time you’re at Comerica Park supporting the Detroit Tigers, why not also support a good cause? Throughout the 2025 season, $5 from each ticket sold through the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s will go towards support for those living with Parkinson’s. To learn more and purchase your ticket, visit kirkgibsonfoundation.org.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Takes Place in Detroit’s Woodbridge Neighborhood
The groundbreaking of 4401 Rosa Parks Apartments, a new affordable housing community that will bring 60 homes to the Woodbridge neighborhood, took place on May 15. The $25.8 million project will create a four-story building with 40 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments at affordable prices to accommodate different incomes. “Adding 60 new units of beautiful affordable housing right here in the Woodbridge District demonstrates how as the city continues to grow, we are working together to make sure Detroiters of all incomes can afford to live well, even in some of the hottest neighborhoods,” Mayor Mike Duggan said.
JoJo’s ShakeBar Announces Fun Experiences for the Summer in Detroit
JoJo’s ShakeBar will be offering family-friendly events all summer long through Camp JoJo’s, starting with plant pot painting from June 1 to June 29, where you’ll be able to decorate your pot, plant a succulent, and take it home. Friendship bracelet making will then take place from June 30 to July 27, followed by birdhouse building and painting from July 28 to Aug. 24. A speciality menu is available at JoJo’s during this time, and includes items like the S’mores Biggie Shake with toasted marshmallow, crunchy chocolate pretzel, and more; as well as the S’mores-Tini, S’mores Shot, and the Table-Side S’mores Experience that allows guests to roast their own marshmallows. To learn more, visit jojosshakebar.com.
Audacy Unveils New Intimate Venue in Downtown Detroit
Audacy opened Sound Space @ Audacy Detroit on the second level of Hockeytown Cafe on May 14. There, Detroiters can enjoy free local and national performances and educational opportunities, including masterclasses and workshops related to songwriting, music business, professional branding, music arranging, and more. To learn more, visit audacy.com.
Bedrock Announces Second Tenant at Hudson’s Detroit
Tecovas, a Texas-based Western footwear, workwear, apparel, and accessories brand, is slated to open in Hudson’s Detroit by the end of the year. “From everyday boots and denim to specialty accessories, Tecovas will add variety to the retail experience at Hudson’s Detroit and downtown,” Bedrock’s Senior Vice President of Leasing Naumann Idrees said. To learn more, visit tecovas.com.
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