March 2026
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Hour Detroit: March 2026 Digital Edition
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Basil Banquet Hall – Where Grandeur Meets Grace
Immerse yourself in the captivating elegance of Basil Banquet Hall, gracefully situated in the vibrant heart of Farmington Hills, Michigan.
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Balanced Beauty: 2026 Bridal Fashion Trends
Alaska Gown by Eddy K, $1,490, Bridal Couture of Plymouth; 2.20CT 62 Round Diamond 18KW Ring, $9,150, Tapper’s, The Somerset Collection, Troy, 248-649-2000, tappers.com, thesomersetcollection.com; 1.66CT 66 Round Diamond 18KY Drop Earrings, $1,300, Tapper’s; Luminous Collection V2 Veil Style #015 by Esé Azénabor, $2,800, eseazenabor.com. Lyra by Viero Bridal, $3,500, 506 S. Washington Ave., […]
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Wine and Culinary Events to Keep You Cozy All Winter Long
Wine and dine your way through Traverse City with the finest food and wine events. Indulge, awaken, and escape.
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The Harmonie Club: A Historic Detroit Landmark Reimagined for Every Occasion Detroit, Michigan
Detroit’s historic Harmonie Club combines timeless elegance with modern hospitality, offering a premier setting for weddings, corporate events, galas, and unforgettable private celebrations.
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8 Steakhouses That Define Detroit
Steakhouses have long been a symbol of luxury in America, though they continue to evolve to meet the needs of changing clientele. New York City steakhouses, initially humble, eventually became watering holes for opportunistic businessmen and big-city elites. They once shared an unsavory reputation as seedy, often sinister ecosystems for rising capitalism, greed, elitism, and […]
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Matilda Dodge Wilson: The Woman Behind Meadow Brook Hall & Oakland University
People around the world recognize the name “Dodge” as the 112-year-old automotive brand known for everything from muscle cars to minivans. Locally, many metro Detroiters know it as the name of the family that built that brand. But few may know of Matilda Dodge Wilson — the wife of the automobile brand’s co-founder John Dodge […]
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30 Years of Hour Detroit: Looking Back on Our Covers Featuring Influential Women
May 1996 Actress Kate Peckham was the cover girl for Hour’s first issue. May 1999 Denise Ilitch talks about her family, the family business, and more. June 2005 WDIV’s Carmen Harlan was voted best local TV anchor in Detroit. June 2019 The Queen of Soul won best Detroit legend less than a year after she […]
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Birmingham Is a Regional Destination for Home Furnishings
When it comes to the home, Birmingham is a one-stop shop. Whether you’re in need of an interior specialist to help craft the ideal space or searching for the perfect furnishings to finish a room, there are a myriad of nationally-acclaimed and locally-loved businesses.
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Start Living in 2026, and Go See a Live Show
We’ve barely cracked open 2026, and I’ve already had mind-altering experiences at the club, the theater, and venues in between. Let’s start in downtown Detroit, where legendary jazz club Cliff Bell’s is celebrating 20 years under its current ownership. In that time, there have been ebbs and flows of quality on both the menu and […]
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Blackbirch Cabin: Explore This Stunning Up North Getaway
Anyone who has scrolled through Instagram long enough knows that the A-frame has become the ultimate representation of “a peaceful getaway in [insert idyllic outdoorsy destination].” A-frames are rustic yet architecturally sharp, a piece of history from America’s post-World War II architectural boom that cuts a unique silhouette against Michigan’s bounty of outdoor beauty. If […]
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Editor’s Letter: The Power of Community Support
The country is divided, and if you’re following the national news, as most of us are, you might believe the phrase “Love thy neighbor” is obsolete. I don’t get that feeling about Detroit, however. Even at its most hectic times — right before Christmas, for example, when I did some last-minute shopping — folks were […]
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Physician-Led Aesthetics Pioneer SkinergyMD Expands Beyond Boston
Bringing Advanced Longevity, Regenerative Wellness, and Integrated Medspa Care to Birmingham Michigan.
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How to Pour the Perfect Pint of Guinness
The perfect pint. It’s an obsession that’s crept into social media in the last year or so, leading to silly challenges and a renewed interest in the creamy stout among younger consumers. But for the classicists, the die-hard bit-of-the-black-stuff purists, it’s a love affair that’s been around since Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease in […]
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Tim Yanke on Being the Official Artist of the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival
Like many kids’ earliest art projects, Tim Yanke’s took the form of multicolored scribbles on any available flat surface. While most children grow out of this phase of self-expression, Yanke actually grew into it as an art form. “You were never more creative than when you were a child,” Yanke says. “As we get older, […]
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The History of The Nain Rouge
As profound as the tragedies he foretells, Detroit’s Nain Rouge (French for “red dwarf”) is older than the city itself. Even today, more than 300 years after his first appearance, he is remembered each March. Detroit’s Marche du Nain Rouge, taking place on March 22 this year, is a parade dedicated to the notorious fellow […]
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14 Independent Bookstores in Metro Detroit to Check Out
Bookstores are writing their own comeback story. Though online shopping, mega-retailer discounts, e-readers, and the 2011 Borders bankruptcy threatened to seal the industry’s fate, brick-and-mortar bookshops have defied expectations. According to the American Booksellers Association, the number of independent bookstores in the U.S. has surged 70% since 2020, with 422 shops opening in 2025. The […]
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The Way It Was: Lee Iacocca’s 46-year Career at Ford and Chrysler
It’s rare for an auto executive to become a household name across the country, but Lee Iacocca earned that distinction over an impressive 46-year career that saw him introduce the world to the iconic Ford Mustang, lead the Ford Motor Company, and orchestrate the impressive turnaround of the struggling Chrysler Corporation. In a 1985 Gallup […]
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The DeSano Difference: Redefining Confidence Through Artistry and Precision Jeffrey DeSano II, D.O., FACOS
“The DeSano Difference.” An approach rooted in individualized care, surgical artistry, and a genuine commitment to understanding each patient’s goals.
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Best Looks from the Detroit Auto Show’s Charity Preview
In typical fashion, Charity Preview, held at Huntington Place in Detroit, took place on a snowy evening once again. But slush doesn’t stop metro Detroiters from turning out in standout style to raise money for children’s charities around southeast Michigan. Here are some first-rate looks from the evening. Candace Jolliffe of Grosse Ile Candace says […]
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Rose’s: Getting to Know the Revamped Menu of a Beloved East Side Eatery
To sit at a restaurant’s bar is to partake in a peaceful revelry. The bar is a safe place, an incubator for boozy, intimate conversations. It’s a place to get to know your local restaurant staff, and to boot, the bar is usually the best spot to snag a seat without a reservation. In Detroit, […]
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First Look at JW Marriott Detroit Water Square
The next evolution in the Motor City’s luxury hospitality transformation is well underway on the riverfront, with the construction of the JW Marriott Detroit Water Square on track for completion in 2027. The 25-story development, located on the former Joe Louis Arena site, will be the city’s first hotel that connects to the adjacent Huntington […]
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Interior Design Team of JW Marriott Detroit Water Square on Their Vision for the New Riverfront Hotel
“A contemporary expression of luxury that reflects the dynamic spirit of Detroit” is how Jim Looney, CEO and founder of Dallas-based interior design firm Looney & Associates, defines the new 25-story JW Marriott Detroit Water Square. The hotel’s interiors were masterfully designed by Looney and his team, who also have offices in Chicago and Honolulu. […]
