November 2021
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Culture Calendar: ‘Wife of a Spy’ at Detroit Film Theatre, REVOK Show, & More
Ryan Patrick Hooper, host of ’CultureShift’ on 101.9 WDET, curates your guide to the month in arts and entertainment
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Hour Detroit: November 2021 Digital Edition
View Past Digital Editions
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Michigander’s New EP Says Something We’ve All Been Needing To Hear
Catch the Midland native at Detroit’s Magic Stick on Nov. 4
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The 2021 Best Dressed List
What is Detroit style (besides great pizza)? Each year, Hour Detroit highlights a select few locals who consistently get Detroit style just right while exuding their own personal flair. This year, we’re presenting a variety of tastes to suit everyone’s palette — kind of like, well, pizza.
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Editor’s Letter: One Last Time…
In his final letter, Dan Caccavaro reflects on his time as editor-in-chief of ’Hour Detroit’ magazine
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One Organizer’s Guide To Using Food To Give Back
Shane Bernardo on how best to provide support to four different communities
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Charity Champions: David Meador on What He’s Learned Working with Nonprofits
Nominated by the Autisim Alliance of Michigan, the DTE Energy vice chairman and chief administrative officer is the recipient of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ greater Detroit chapter’s Edmund T. Ahee Jewel Award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
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Local Bakers to Satisfy Your Sweet and Savory Pie Cravings
Dig into creations by Hip Hop Bake Shop, Village Hand Pies, and more this holiday season
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Charity Champions: Education Has Long Been a Passion for Jim Kelly
Nominated by Cranbrook Educational Community, the founder of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is the recipient of the George W. Romney Award for Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism
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The Annual Circus of Whiskers is Charity with a Twist
Plus, a look at three other philanthropic events happening in metro Detroit this month
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How Name, Image, and Likeness Deals Are Changing College Sports
Some U-M and MSU student-athletes are now making big bucks. Will college sports ever be the same?
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Charity Champions: Maansi Nema on Running a Nonprofit in College
The co-founder and CEO of STEM Without Boundaries is the recipient of the Sparky Anderson Award for Youth in Philanthropy. She was nominated by Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan.
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Festive Dinnerware, Centerpieces, & More To Make Your Holiday Table Shine
Step up your decor this season with these picks
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How to Make Casa Pernoi’s Espresso Torta
Have your cake — and coffee, too!
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Charity Champions: Ken Daniels on Raising Awareness of Substance Use Disorders
The Detroit Red Wings play-by-play announcer and co-founder of the Jamie Daniels Foundation was nominated by HopeNetwork for the Neal Shine Award for Media Commitment
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Charity Champions: Steve Ragan on What It Really Means To Be a Fundraiser
The Plymouth native was co-nominated by ASG Renaissance, Oakland University, Rose Hill Center, and SAY Detroit for the Dr. John S. Lore Award for Outstanding Fundraising Executive
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A Cranbrook Exhibit Tracks the Artistic Evolution of the Prolific Allie McGhee
The Detroit artist talks about his solo show, the creative process, and his fascination with the cosmos
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Charity Champions: Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Honored by Association of Fundraising Professionals
Co-nominated by the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter and Playworks Michigan, the organization is named Outstanding Foundation by the Association of Fundraising Professionals
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Charity Champions: Delta Dental of Michigan Gives Back to Locals
Nominated by Samaritas, the nonprofit is the recipient of the Association of Fundraising Professionals greater Detroit chapter’s Outstanding Corporation award
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Charity Champions: Riley, Breanna, and Sophia Patzer on Serving Others
Nominated by Leader Dogs for the Blind, the trio is the recipient of the Association of Fundraising Professionals greater Detroit chapter’s Spirit of Philanthropy Award
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Batch Brewing Co. Has Been Giving From the Start
Between 2016 and early 2020, the brewery’s Feelgood Tap program raised $300,000
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New York Bagel Celebrates a Century of Family Business
The beloved business was started in 1921 when a bagel baker from New York City came to Detroit to open a bakery
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Charity Champions: Hannan & Lisa Lis Have Helped Raise Millions for Forgotten Harvest
The duo is the recipient of the Association of Fundraising Professionals greater Detroit chapter’s Max M. Fisher Award for Outstanding Philanthropist. They were nominated by the food nonprofit.
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The Way It Was — Detroit’s Chinatown, 1962
The vibrant area included Chinese businesses and a few thousand Chinese American residents
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Local Researchers Find Link Between COVID and Diabetes
Plus, other studies from the Mitten State
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Detroit Zoo’s First Female Director Is Eager To Build on Her Predecessor’s Legacy — and Her Own
Plus, a look at a few things coming to the zoo in 2022
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Top Election-law Conservative Brad A. Smith on Campaign Spending Limits
The Downriver native is the former chair of the Federal Election Commission
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This Detroit Loft Is a Place of Both Comfort and Creativity
Heather Zara, the founder of Zara Creative, has a space that’s filled with history and mystery
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Metro Detroit Native Anisa Dagher on Her Most Memorable Modeling Moments
The 23-year-old has modeled for Tiffany & Co, ‘Vogue Italia,’ Tom Ford, and more
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Book Review: ‘Justice and Faith: The Frank Murphy Story’ by Greg Zipes
A thorough recounting of Michigan legal giant Frank Murphy’s life is packed with great detail but lacks a compelling narrative
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How to Make Bacco Ristorante’s Ossobuco with Creamy Polenta
Try a hearty Italian dish ideal for crisp fall days in Northern Italy and metro Detroit alike