June is finally seeing the sun and I am feeling the warm air. Eastern Market is all the rage and the activity in the city is at an all-time high since I’ve moved downtown. It is truly wonderful to see so many people roll in for Slow Roll, smell the food trucks while out on lunch breaks, hear musicians busking on the street, and have the sun shine on my shoulders. I have loved Detroit since before I moved here, but this summer is really putting my senses to the test in the best way.

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June Recap

Events

–        Cornerstone Charter Schools Partner Morning – event hosted by Lincoln King Academy

–        Dave Matthews Band – concert held at DTE Energy Music Theater*

–        Detroit Institute of Music (DIME) – impromptu gig held at their space on Woodward

–        Detroit Princess Night Cruise – boat tour on the Detroit River

–        Detroit Soup – soup held in Jefferson East at Coffee and (___)

–        Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox – home game at Comerica Park

–        Downtown Hoedown – event held at Comerica Park

–        Emergence Conference with ACDC – event held at Virgil H Carr Cultural Arts Center

–        Needtobreathe – concert held at The Filmore Detroit

–        The Big Give: LifeBuilders – Challenge Detroit Service Activity with LifeBuilders

Restaurants

–        Chazzano Coffee Roast

–        Coffee and (___)

–        Organico Juice Bar*

–        Papas Pizza

–        Ray’s Ice Cream*

–        Stella Café

–        Supino Pizzeria

–        Zenith

Bars

–        Cheli’s Chili Bar

–        Comet Bar

Notable Work Spaces

–        Detroit Future City

–        Detroit Institute of Music (DIME)

–        LifeBuilders

–        Teen H.Y.P.E. Youth Development Office

–        Virgil H Carr Cultural Arts Center

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