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Written by R.Rivers
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 The Grosse Pointe Farms branch of Citizens Bank will donate 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to students at Carstens Elementary School on Friday, September 10 at 8:15 a.m. Branch Manager, Ken Howe, along with Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager, Robert Bobb, will present the backpacks and speak to the students at a morning assembly about how they can prepare to have a successful school year.
“Carstens Elementary School is an active school in our community, said Howe. “We want to make sure these bright students have the tools they need to succeed in their future.” More information about Citizens is available at citizensbanking.com |
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Written by B.Stacy
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 Detroit likes things bigger and better. Take a look at the cars that we have produced over the past 100 years. The word small is the furthest thing from our minds. Kobie Solomon is a graffiti artist that has taken this concept to the next level. Solomon has undertaken a project that will take the next two months to complete and end up being the largest graffiti/spraycan art mural EVER in the state of Michigan. Another large icon in Detroit... The Russell Industrial Center has commissioned the installation of this mural to be placed on one of its prominent building walls. The concept for the mural is one that embodies the entire city of Detroit and will pull on the heart strings of its residents. The main focus will be a Chimera. According to Greek mythology the Chimera is composed of the parts of multiple animals, more generally, it was viewed as an impossible or foolish fantasy. The Chimera is a perfect choice for inspiring all who see it, because dreams that people may see as impossible, can become reality if backed by innovation and determination. The backdrop of the Russell Industrial Center can teach all of Detroit inspirational lessons, as the RIC has managed to avoid death by becoming a montage of artists and small businesses, forming a thriving complex known as the Midwest's largest Art Mecca.
Solomon has put his own touch (a Detroit influence) on the Chimera definition and has created a beautiful rendition. To represent Detroit, the creature is composed of elements of each of the 4 major sports teams, aspects of Detroit industry and graphic representation of some of the creative activities going on at the Russell on a daily basis. The mane is made out of Brushes, pencils, files, hobby knives, chisels and pens. His tail ends with a glass blowers torch. With a backdrop of the city and the Detroit River displayed prominently, This painting will be a testament to the beauty that Detroit has to offer the rest of the world. This enormous mural will face I-75 right in the heart of the city, providing a view that will amaze hundreds of thousands of people daily. |
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Written by B.Stacy
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 Here at doDetroit, we are proud to announce that we are a proud sponsor for the inaugural edition of the We Like Music Festival. The event will be taking place SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18 2010 at The Old Miami & The Magic Stick.
Over the weekend, Minced Meat on CJAM 99.1 FM Windsor/ Detroit featured a special show that showcased some of the music to be heard at this years festival including Jimmy Edgar, AM Architect, Kadence, Lord Scrummage and Slufter. A full playlist can be found below the link. Minced meat airs every Sunday on CJAM from 12am - 2am. You can also stream the show live at their website HERE The full 2 hour Minced Meat Show can be found Here A full playlist is located below. Festival Schedule SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18 2010
2:00PM - 10:00PM 9:00PM - 2:00AM THE OLD MIAMI THE MAGIC STICK 3930 Cass Avenue 4120 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201-1722 Detroit, MI 48201-2027 For more information about the We Like Music Festival, Please visit their Website. For more information on Minced Meat, Please visit their Blog |
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Written by B.Stacy
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 SpinDetroit, a company built around the electronic music scene here in Detroit, kicked off its DJ Mix Competition 2010 this past Sunday. SpinDetroit is allowing aspiring DJ's to step into the spotlight, display their talent and have a chance to play alongside global talent at one of the City's Premier Night Clubs; Club Vain on 10/23/2010. "SpinDetroit has always been about promoting the DJ's in Detroit and providing a global platform to display their talent" Says Shane LaChappellle, Owner of SpinDetroit, "This was just the logical next step, we are taking the metaphoric online platform and turning it into a physical stage. Vain is an amazing venue and whoever wins this competition will receive a lot of visibility at a world class establishment".
SpinDetroit started accepting submissions on 8/31/2010 and the deadline for entering your mix is this Sunday 9/5/2010 at 6pm. To enter the competition or vote for your favorite mixes, log into www.SpinDetroit.com, create a profile and upload your mix! The contest rules are listed below.
Now's your chance Detroit, get those mixes in!
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