March 2024
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Hour Detroit: March 2024 Digital Edition
The digital edition of our March bridal fashion feature issue is finally here. This year, we’re highlighting gorgeous gowns inspired by the English countryside, photographed in a stately Oakland Township manor that perfectly embodies rural luxury.
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2024 Bridal Trends: Stately Serenity
Lea-Ann Belter Bridal Esperanza Dress, $3,965, at The Ivory Loft, 101 W. Shiawassee Ave., Fenton, 810-629-7320, ivoryloftbridal.com; 1940s Bonnet Fascinator Frank Olive Floral Embellished Hat, $68, at Lost and Found Vintage, 510 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, 248-548-6154, lostandfoundvintage.com; 18k Rose Gold Marquise-Shaped Diamond Necklace, price upon request; 14k White and Rose Gold Bujukan Bead […]
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The Ultimate Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade Guide
As sure as a late Michigan winter, the annual Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade takes place this year on March 10 at 1 p.m. Since 1958, the parade has been honoring Detroit’s Irish history, as well as celebrating Corktown’s continued progress. Given its ranking as the 23rd largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country with […]
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Erica Harrison is Home Again
You can go home again. Just ask Erica Harrison. Harrison grew up in Grosse Pointe Woods and headed for New York City in 2002. There, she attended the Parsons School of Design to study photography. Halfway through, she got a job offer with Melet Mercantile, a private vintage clothing showroom founded by Bob Melet, the […]
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Top Metro Detroit Events for March 2024
Kathleen Madigan A 33-year veteran of the stand-up comedy scene, Madigan has enjoyed a career that includes dozens of appearances on TV shows and specials, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and Last Comic Standing. As the host of the weekly podcast Madigan’s Pubcast, the comedian and writer offers […]
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13 Metro Detroit Irish Pubs to Visit on St. Patrick’s Day and Beyond
It’s that time of year again, when all of the U.S. dons green and tries out atrocious Irish accents. Fortunately, metro Detroit has plenty of spots for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for every taste, from the die-hard green beer chuggers to the teetotalling toe-tappers just looking for some good fiddle music. Here are some of our […]
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March 2024 Culture Calendar
Metro Detroit is always so full of events and other fun things to do that it can be tough keeping track of it all. To help you plan your weekend itineraries, we’ve asked Ryan Patrick Hooper, the host of CultureShift on 101.9 WDET to share his top March happenings in the area. Music A Big Month at the […]
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How Gus’ Snug Brings Northern Ireland to Downtown Clawson
Once upon a time in Ireland, it was considered impolite for men and women to drink in public together, as the men thought the ladies ought to be shielded from the rougher elements of pub culture. Never ones to be left out of a good party, the ladies and publicans of Ireland came up with […]
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Editor’s Letter: The Incoming Tigers’ Season and Women’s History Month
One of the first things I think about when writing this column is: What is going to be relevant a month from now? Normally, a January event would not be something I would include for March. But I just don’t think I will get over the extreme highs and the one big low of the […]
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Restaurant Review: Beppé in Royal Oak
Sometimes you just want bar food and a beer. Other times you want to treat your significant other to date night, from craft cocktails to luxurious entrées. Beppé — on Main Street in Royal Oak, just slightly north of all the hustle and bustle of the downtown area — fits the bill for both dining […]
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Detroit at the Oscars
March 10 marked the 96th Academy Awards. To celebrate, we’re looking back at a handful of metro Detroit and metro Detroiter appearances at the Oscars. Not only do we boast incredibly cinematic architecture and landscapes, but we have tons of talented and creative neighbors. With state House and Senate legislation proposed last year that would […]
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Unique Detroit Vacation Rentals for Your Next Staycation
You know Detroit, but do you know it from the viewpoint of a visitor? Staying at a hotel or vacation rental within the city’s limits for a weekend can open you up to a whole new side of the Motor City, especially if you find your perfect place to stay. From an industrial loft in […]
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Kyra Harris Bolden Discusses Her First Year on Michigan’s Supreme Court
On an early morning in January, Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden is doing a Zoom interview with Hour Detroit from her home with her 1-year-old in the room. Sippy cup in one hand, the toddler is watching Ms. Rachel on YouTube TV while flipping through books as she patiently awaits her mother’s attention. […]
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A Closer Look at a Midcentury-Modern Home in the Woods
When you know it, you know it. That’s how Greg Bartelt felt when he first laid eyes on the home in which he now lives. Nearly three years ago, Bartelt saw a real estate listing for a midcentury-modern home in Huntington Woods. “It was a Friday; we looked at it Saturday and closed the deal […]
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Object Lesson: The Tiger Stadium Site
The corner of Michigan and Trumbull avenues in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit is an iconic symbol of Detroit sports history. The site of the historic Tiger Stadium, affectionately known by Detroiters as “The Corner,” is now the Willie Horton Field of Dreams at The Corner Ballpark, home to Detroit PAL, an organization in partnership […]
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How to Make Mad Nice’s Brussels Sprouts Salad
Mad Nice in Midtown is known for bringing the tasted of Italy to the city through its menu of modern Italian dishes including pizzas, pastas, and salads like the Brussels Sprouts Salad, which you can make at home with this recipe. Ingredients Brussels Sprouts Salad 3 ounces blanched Brussels sprout leaves 2 ounces shaved green […]
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Skincare Treatments That Will Give You a Spring Awakening
With spring come blooming tulips, more sunshine, and … dull skin? During winter months, skin can become dry, itchy, and flaky due to the lack of moisture in the air. As spring emerges, it’s important to work on reviving your skin while also avoiding further damage. The popularity of Hydrafacials, which are performed globally an […]
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This Upcoming Documentary Highlights Detroit’s Chefs
You may have dined at one of Farmington Hills-born Keith Famie’s renowned metro Detroit restaurants in the ’80s or ’90s (Chez Raphael, Les Auteurs, Forte). And you may have seen him as a Survivor finalist. What you may not know is that he is a Michigan Emmy- winning director-producer who is currently working on an […]
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How Lack of Childcare in Metro Detroit is Impacting Working Moms
Early one Friday morning six years ago, Christina DelPizzo was getting ready to leave her house to teach second graders at Detroit Country Day School when her phone rang. It was her daughter’s day care, informing her the center had just closed and was not opening back up — ever. The woman who ran the […]
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Custom Swimwear by Exelnt Designs Promotes Body Positivity
Soon, bikinis and beach-to-brunch cover-ups will start to flood stores and social media feeds. Swimwear, with its bright colors and saucy cuts, is one of the more jovial nods to summertime — for some. For others, the idea of shopping for and trying on a suit can bring with it some anxiety. Because women’s bodies […]
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Tips on Sending Your Child to Their First Summer Camp
Attending summer camp for the first time can bring a mixed bag of emotions for kids. The excitement of meeting new friends and having fun at the lake or around the campfire can come with an apprehension of leaving home, be it for lengthy overnight stays or even just for the day. We spoke with […]
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The Way It Was — The Wedding of Martha Parke Firestone and William Clay Ford
1947 As reported in newspapers across the country, on June 21, 1947, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Akron, Ohio, two of the most powerful industrial families in the nation were united through nuptials when 21-year-old Vassar College graduate Martha Parke Firestone, a granddaughter of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. founder Harvey S. Firestone Sr., […]
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How to Make Prime + Proper’s Salmon Pâté
Prime + Proper in Detroit is a steakhouse known for a menu filled with prime steak, chops, rare cuts, and more. Try their salmon pâté at home by following this recipe. Ingredients Salmon Belly 2.2 pounds salmon belly 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup kosher salt Note: This recipe requires a smoker. If you […]
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Michigan Findings and Facts for March 2024
In our March 2024 issue, we shared some of the most interesting recent findings from Michigan researchers. Here, check out some of those findings, and get some fun facts that pertain to our state. Study Breaks Intriguing findings from researchers across Michigan. Gut Check Often-overlooked nervous system cells could hold the key to understanding — […]
