August 2021
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Culture Calendar: Shows at Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center & Playground Detroit
Ryan Patrick Hooper, host of ’CultureShift’ on 101.9 WDET, curates your guide to the month in arts and entertainment
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Working Together During COVID Taught These Twin Doctors the Power of Their Bond
The pandemic gave Lauren and Adriane Marchese the chance to work side by side. It went so well they’ve gone into practice together.
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Essay: Yes, We Have to Cancel Bo
Schembechler’s silence in the face of molestation accusations against U-M’s team doctor is unforgivable
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Hour Detroit: August 2021 // Digital Edition
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Patty’s Triangle Remains Among Michigan’s Most Baffling UFO Sightings
The state’s Mutual UFO Network chapter received 2,789 sightings from 2010 to 2020
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Editor’s Letter: Tastes Like Home
In his August letter, ‘Hour Detroit’ editor in chief Dan Caccavaro chats with dining editor Lyndsay Green about this year’s Taste Makers package
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2021 Taste Makers: Lottie V. Spady Sources Wild Ingredients From Her Backyard
The herbalist and homesteader is among the metro Detroiters featured in this year’s Food Issue who are taking “made in Michigan” to the next level
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Mike Posner’s Days of Adventure Aren’t Over
Where do you go after being nominated for a Grammy, walking across the U.S., and scaling Everest? If you’re Mike Posner, you seek inner peace at a monastery — then, the sky’s the limit.
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How to Make Three Cats Restaurant’s Crab Cakes
Sweet, fresh crab and pungent herbs make a summertime favorite on the Clawson restaurant’s patio
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Crème Brûlée Aims To Deliver a Barrier-Free Spa Getaway
This new (and completely next-level) multicultural salon in Detroit is a one-stop shop
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2021 Taste Makers: Leandra King is Bringing Accessible Produce to Detroit
King is the founder of Detroit Farm and Cider, the city’s first cider mill
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Outstanding in the Field Dinner Series Is Making a Stop at Detroit Farm and Cider
Marrow Executive Chef Sarah Welch will prepare the meal for this stop of the traveling food event
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‘Hard Reset’ Argues That Corporate Workplace Fairness Can Be Lucrative
The new book is written by Detroiters Marlin Williams, vice president of global diversity and inclusion at StockX, and Marlo Rencher, director of technology-based programs for TechTown Detroit and founder of Tech Founders Academy
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2021 Taste Makers: Matt Robinson Is the Guy in Charge at Frog Holler Produce
Plus, our web-exclusive interview with Nicole Ryan, co-founder of sustainable restaurant Sylvan Table
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Jennifer Hudson Pays Homage to the Queen of Soul in ‘Respect’
The new film comes on the heels of the outstanding biopic ‘Genius: Aretha’
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2021 Taste Makers: Judd Organic Angus Farms Owner Mark Zerefos Is Raising His Cattle in the Heart of Metro Detroit
Cattle farming? Less than 30 miles outside of downtown Detroit? This rancher is doing it, and doing it big — on 86 acres to be precise.
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Why Immersive Showings of Van Gogh’s Works Are a Hot Ticket
Two installations dedicated to the Dutch painter come to Detroit
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A Peek Into a Local Author’s Early 1900s-Inspired Home Office
This whimsical space puts Denelle Zurek in the write state of mind
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The Ultimate Back-to-Work Style Guide
Dreading your return to a real-world workplace? Local stylists, shop owners, and other pros are here to make dressing for it less of a drag.
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Sava’s Smoked Salmon Summer Salad Recipe
Smoked salmon pairs with creamy burrata, tart sourdough, crunchy croutons, and sweet stone fruits for a medley of flavors and textures
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2021 Taste Makers: Meet The Fermentation Specialists
Jenna Blackson of Marymai Kombucha and David Klingenberger of The Brinery are turning local produce into delicious, gut-friendly foods
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What to Know Before Visiting These Southeast Michigan Beaches
Up North and west-side beaches are all well and good, but there are plenty of places to dip your toes closer to home. Here are the beach basics to keep in mind before you check out these local spots.
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What Happens When a Local Hero Becomes a Suspected Hoaxer?
Nikki Jolly, an LGBTQ activist from small-town Jackson, was charged with arson when his house burned down under mysterious circumstances
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Nonprofit Founder Pageant B. Atterberry on Personal Style, Her Beauty Routine, & More
Pageant B. Atterberry’s life revolves around providing arts education for Detroit’s youth. The 31-year-old native Detroiter has worn many hats — she worked as a political journalist; was the director of communications for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office under the late Benny Napoleon; and was a producer for local TV and radio stations — but the […]
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2021 Taste Makers: Chris Southern Leads the Program at Detroit Vineyards
The general manager and head wine maker draws on the best grapes from Michigan’s wine growing regions
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2021 Taste Makers: Meet Indigenous Culinarians Kirsten Kirby-Shoote and Shiloh Maples
Plus, our web-exclusive conversation with Alexis Chingman-Tijerina, a Detroit-based Indigenous chef who works with Make Food Not Waste
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The Way It Was – American Motors Corp., 1962
The former Detroit automaker was once a leader in presenting compact cars to the American consumer
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Macomb and Oakland Join the Toxic Air Quality Club
Plus, a quick look at what President Biden’s environmental policy changes will mean for the Midwest
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’Celebrity IOU: Joyride’ Star Cristy Lee is Just Enjoying the Ride
The Clarkston resident’s newest gig has her rubbing elbows with A-List celebs in need of an automotive overhaul
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STEMBoard Founder Aisha Bowe on Diversity, NASA, & Her Michigan Ties
The Ann Arbor native was told in high school to stick to cosmetology. She reached for the cosmos instead.
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2021 Taste Makers: It’s a Family Affair at Guernsey Farms Dairy
A dozen family members spanning three generations, including the direct owners, work in the Northville-based business
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Explore Some of Detroit Vineyards’ Expansive Offerings
Rose, sweet red, sweet white, and more
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How to Make Honcho’s Salchipapas
Sub out your traditional chili cheese fries for a Peruvian delight
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A Keego Harbor Wine Collector Shares His Loft-Area Storage and Tasting Retreat
Forget about a dark cellar for oenophile Douglas DelGrosso vast collection
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2021 Taste Makers: The Founder of Teffola is a Grain Cultivator
A Troy business owner in her 20s brings a taste of East Africa to metro Detroit
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MSU Researchers Study The Limits of Caffeine
Plus, other studies coming out of the Mitten State
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Where to Taste Guernsey Farms Dairy Products
These local restaurants are serving up goods from the Northville farm
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Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina’s Biga Spritz Recipe
This refreshing drink is one of the metro Detroit restaurant chain’s signature cocktails
