This month was an introduction to many new places and spaces. With the sun being a more frequent visitor in Detroit, it’s allowed for some welcomed impromptu exploring. I recently purchased a bike and am anxious to utilize this fun accessory this spring. April has been more relaxing than anticipated but also was a great month for personal discovery while living in the city. Lots still to do though – let’s not get it twisted.

April Recap

Events

–        Armin Van Buuren: Intense – concert held at Metro Toronto Convention Center

–        Assemble @ the Max feat. Nigel Jacob – speaker series hosted by the DSO at the Max M. Fisher Music Center

–        Boarding on Ridiculous: #Egg500 – egg hunt hosted by a fellow fellow in Royal Oak, MI

–        Bugs Bunny at the Symphony – concert performed by the DSO in the Max M. Fisher Music Center

–        CCS Summit – hosted by the College for Creative Studies

–        Chrysler GLBC Quarter One Celebration Dinner – event held at Texas de Brazil

–        DTE Grand River Public Space Placemaking Workshop – community conversation hosted by DTE Energy

–        Pippin – musical performed at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills, MI

–        Red Bull House of Art Artist Exhibition – art show hosted at Red Bull House of Art

–        Sister Act the Musical – musical performed at the Fisher Theater

Restaurants

–        360 Restaurant – CN Tower

–        Coach Insignia

–        Foran’s Grand Trunk Pub

–        Public House*

–        Rattlesnake Club

–        Sassafraz*

–        Small Plates

–        SOMA Chocolatemaker*

–        Stella Cafe

–        Texas De Brazil

–        Trinosophes

–        Wah-Hoo

Bars

–        Bookie’s Bar & Grille

–        Mill St. Brew Pub

–        St. CeCe’s Pub

–        Sugar House

Art Galleries/Shops/Theaters

–        African Bead Museum

–        Blackbird Vintage Finds*

–        Cinema Detroit

–        Dell Pryor Gallery

–        Moosejaw

–        Nora Detroit

–        Scarab Club

–        Thrift On The Ave (TOTA)

–        Wheelhouse Detroit

Please note: events & places marked with * were attended outside of the Detroit area