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SUMMARY:WDET Travel: Discover Canadian Rockies by Train
DESCRIPTION:Book Your Trip »\nJoin Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET for a beautiful trip through the Canadian Rockies in Fall 2025! \nFrom the lush green Pacific coast of Vancouver\, board VIA Rail’s “The Canadian” for a once-in-a-lifetime overnight train journey. Relax in the dome car and experience panoramic views of snow-capped mountains\, glacial lakes\, rushing rivers and the sheer unspoiled wilderness of Canada. \nTour: Canadian Rockies by Train TS371\nArrive in Jasper and see the dramatic Maligne Canyon and its picture-perfect lake. Journey along the unforgettable Icefields Parkway. Marvel at Athabasca. Discover the natural beauty of Moraine Lake and the powerful Bow Falls. Experience a day on a ranch in the Alberta plains\, complete with a wagon ride in search of buffalo and a BBQ lunch in the great outdoors. End your journey in cosmopolitan Calgary. \nDiscover the natural beauty only found in the Canadian Rockies. \nBook Your Trip »
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-travel-discover-canadian-rockies-by-train/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Travel
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SUMMARY:Detroit Story Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Detroit Story Fest brings award-winning journalists\, film makers\, artists and locals together for a night of performance art and storytelling by and for the people of the Motor City. \nThe follow-up to last year’s sold-out show is titled “No Small Wind Is Blowing” and features stories about immigration\, transition\, and the invisible forces that inspire movement. \nFor the first time ever\, the show will also feature a DJ partner — WDET’s own Waajeed (host of The Boulevard) will turn the Opera House lobby into a dance floor. \nStorytellers: Storytellers from local organizations will go behind the scenes of their work\, inviting the audience into a world they’ve only observed from the outside. Artists\, musicians and local raconteurs will also share surprising\, sometimes hysterical\, uniquely Detroit stories live on stage. \nPartners: Detroit Story Fest is presented by the Detroit Opera and Back Pocket and is sponsored by the Knight Foundation. \nAbout Back Pocket Presents: Back Pocket Presents 501(c)3 is a team of journalists\, artists and storytellers who create award-winning live experiences across the country. \nFor more information\, visit storyfest.org. \nGet tickets »\nStories begin at 8 p.m. \nTickets are $25–$35 each and can be purchased here.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/detroit-story-fest-2025/
LOCATION:Detroit Opera House\, 1526 Broadway Street\, Detroit\, 48226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble at the Majestic Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Get tickets »\nWDET proudly presents Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble at Detroit’s Majestic Theatre on Saturday\, Oct. 11. This tour stop will celebrate the release of their debut album\, Groove in the Face of Adversity\, in Don’s hometown! \nDon Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble is a nine-piece soul jazz band incorporating Detroit’s rich musical heritage with an underlying groove that reflects the people and culture of the city. \nFor additional show and ticket information\, visit the AXS website.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/don-was-and-the-pan-detroit-ensemble-at-the-majestic-theatre/
LOCATION:The Majestic Theatre\, 4140 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
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SUMMARY:WDET Travel: Discover Southern Italy and Sicily - Zoom presentation with Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Presentation with Q&A\nJoin us on Zoom\, Wednesday\, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. for an information session with Collette about our upcoming Travel with WDET: Discover Southern Italy and Sicily. This is a free\, no-obligation event where you can learn all the details and ask questions. \nRegister » \n\nTrip description\nJourney with WDET to Sicily and the southern coast of Italy. \nOctober 7 – 20\, 2026 \nDiscover Palermo\, shaped by Moorish and Norman influences. See Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and the Roman mosaics of Piazza Armerina. Visit the hilltop town of Taormina\, then enjoy a wine tasting and agriturismo dinner at a local winery. \nExplore the ancient cave dwellings of Sassi di Matera. Take in the charm of Sorrento and the beauty of Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Walk through the ruins of Pompeii and experience history up close. \nThis trip offers a mix of culture\, history\, and unforgettable landscapes. \nJoin us for a journey that brings Southern Italy and Sicily to life. \n*Registering for the Zoom presentation does not commit you to participating in the trip nor guarantee a spot on the trip.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/italy-sicily-zoom/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Travel
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SUMMARY:Detroit Mayoral Debate Watch Party with Citizen Detroit
DESCRIPTION:Join Citizen Detroit\, neighbors\, community leaders\, and friends as the Detroit mayoral candidates take the stage. \nWatch the televised debate\, then Citizen Detroit will convene a quick discussion to share takeaways and talk about what matters most in our neighborhoods. \nWEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 15\, 2025\nUFO Bar\, 2110 Trumbull\, Detroit\, MI 48216 \n\n6:00-8:30 PM\nStreet parking only\n\nRegister online: http://bit.ly/4gVJ6ij\nAdmission is FREE\, but reservations are required. \n\nLight refreshments\nCash bar\nDebate Bingo\nNonpartisan voter information\n\nIn partnership with: \n\nWDET 101.9 FM\nMichigan League of Conservation Voters\n\n 
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/detroit-mayoral-debate-watch-party-with-citizen-detroit/
LOCATION:UFO Bar\, 2110 Trumbull\, Detroit\, MI\, 48216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation
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SUMMARY:Halloween Monster Bash for WDET
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to howl at the moon and dance like a monster at the Halloween Monster Bash – it’s going to be a spooky good time! \nGet your best costumes ready for a night of rock ‘n’ roll mayhem for a great cause! Join us on Saturday\, October 25th\, at the Kuhnhenn Brewing Company Clinton Township location for our Halloween Monster Bash.  \nThe bash has a killer lineup featuring the thrilling sounds of The 3-D Invisibles\, The Amino Acids\, and F-Hole Wreckers\, all hosted by our own Jon Moshier!  \nThis event is a benefit for WDET 101.9 FM. A $20 donation gets you in the door\, with ALL proceeds going directly to support the station.  \nDoors open at 6 p.m.\, music kicks off at 7 p.m.\, and the costume contest begins at 8:30 p.m..  \nGet your tickets online.\nDon’t forget to tune into Jon’s annual Halloween radio special on Oct. 25 from 4–6 p.m.! It’s the perfect spooky soundtrack for getting ready to go to the Monster Bash. An encore performance of the radio special will air on Halloween (Friday\, Oct. 31) from 6–8 p.m.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/halloween-monster-bash-for-wdet/
LOCATION:Kuhnhenn Brewing Company\, 36000 Groesbeck Highway\, Clinton Township\, MI\, 48035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Ann Delisi's Essential Cooking: Leña
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out! \nJoin us for the next installment of Ann Delisi’s Essential Cooking at Leña on Monday\, November 17! Chefs Mike Conrad\, Marcello Molteni and Lena Sareini will prepare a special 5-course meal with beverage pairings for guests to enjoy\, showcasing their culinary journey inspired by Spain’s Catalan and Basque regions. \nLocated in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood\, Leña’s menu seamlessly blends the vibrant traditions of Spanish cuisine with the freshest flavors of the Midwest. The restaurant partners with Michigan-based purveyors like Creekstone Farms\, Marrow Detroit Provisions\, Motor City Seafood and Fisheye Farms. Since opening in 2024\, Leña has garnered acclaim for its commitment to sustainability and innovative take on Spanish cuisine. They’re now graciously opening their doors to WDET listeners for an intimate evening of food and music. \nJoin us for an evening of community\, culture and delicious flavors\, all while supporting public radio in Detroit. \nTickets are $200 and directly support WDET and Leña. Ticket price includes food and a beverage pairing. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. \nThis event is sold out!\n************************************************************************************************************* \nDue to the nature of this event\, there will be no menu substitutions. If you have a severe food allergy that needs accommodating\, please contact Leña directly. \nThere is one seating for this event: 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. \nSeating will be limited and may be assigned if necessary. \nLeña is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/ann-delisis-essential-cooking-lena/
LOCATION:Leña\, 2720 Brush Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Colors of Detroit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 12 for the second Colors of Detroit\, an unforgettable evening celebrating the city’s creativity\, culture\, and connection.\nProceeds benefit WDET 101.9 FM\, Detroit’s public radio station and the Concert of Colors\, Detroit’s global music festival. \nA historic setting\nThe celebration takes place at the Berry Gordy Estate in Boston Edison\, the former home of Motown founder Berry Gordy and now owned by renowned arts consultant Alan Brown. \nThis setting offers a rare chance to experience one of Detroit’s most iconic cultural landmarks up close. \nLive music and performances\nEnjoy an exclusive live broadcast of The Don Was Motor City Playlist with WDET’s Ann Delisi\, featuring legendary producer and artist Don Was. \nThe evening also includes a performance by the Amen Ra African Drum and Dance Group\, followed by Detroit’s finest DJs keeping the dance floor moving late into the night. \nMore entertainment not to miss!\nMike Latulippe\nRyan Patrick Hooper hosting Motown Karaoke\nDetroit DJs\n– Dave Buick\n– KESSWA\n– Scott Zacharias \nFood\, flavor\, and community\nSavor a strolling dinner crafted by some of Detroit’s most celebrated chefs while mingling with fellow supporters\, artists\, and community leaders. \nExplore a silent auction filled with one-of-a-kind experiences and local treasures. \nThis year’s chefs \nGajiza Dumplings: Jasmine Haskins\, LEÑA: Lena Sareini\, Oak & Reel: Jared Gadbaw\, Warda Patisserie: Warda Bouguettaya\, The Kitchenista: Angela Davis\n \nSupporting Detroit’s creative heartbeat\nEvery ticket helps sustain the music\, storytelling\, and cultural programming that make Detroit’s creative community thrive. \nThe Concert of Colors brings the world’s music to Detroit\, uniting audiences through sound and culture. It’s one of the nation’s largest and longest-running free global music festivals. \nWDET 101.9 FM\, Detroit’s listener-supported public radio station\, delivers trusted news\, diverse music programming and conversations from around metro Detroit and the world. \nSilent auction\nThis year’s silent auction is better than ever\, featuring local artists\, exclusive experiences and more. The auction is live now and anyone can participate. Get your bids in early on your favorite items. The auction closes Sunday at 4 p.m. \n \n \nTicket levels\n\nSOLD OUT – VIP Mingle hosted by Don Was and Ann Delisi\n6 p.m. to 1 a.m. \nIncludes access to the entire evening of events (VIP Mingle\, Don Was Motor City Playlist live broadcast and Afterglow Dance Party) \n$500 per ticket – sold out \n\n\nColors of Detroit VIP \n7 p.m. to 1 a.m. \nIncludes access to the on-site live broadcast of the Don Was Motor City Playlist with Don Was and WDET’s Ann Delisi from 8–10 p.m.\, and access to the Afterglow Dance Party from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. \n$350 per ticket \n\n\nSOLD OUT – Afterglow Dance Party\n10 p.m. to 1 a.m. \nA dance party with WDET DJs in the ballroom of the Berry Gordy Estate — where Motown legends would dance and party! Includes access to the pool house and main floor of the estate\, silent auction\, light open bar\, and light bites. \n$50 per ticket – sold out \n\nGet your tickets online »\nThank you to our sponsors:\nMulti-platinum sponsors:\n\nEthan and Gretchen Gonzales Davidson\nErica and Ralph Gerson\nTom Gores Family Foundation\nFramework E\n\nPlatinum sponsors:\n\nJennifer Gilbert\nArn and Nancy Tellem\nTito’s Handmade Vodka\n\nGold sponsors:\n\nMichelle and Ahmad Chebbani\nCoup D’état\nLeela and Peter Hamp\nDon and Anaïs Hicks\nRomeo Okwara\nThird Man Records\nSarah Winkler and Simon Leopold\n\nSilver sponsors:\n\nACCESS\nBuffalo Prescott\nChristine and David Colman\nAnthony and JJ Curis\nJoan and Bob Epstein\nPenny and Ken Fischer\nElyse and David Foltyn\nCorey and Michelle Harris\nMarx Layne\nMeijer Rivertown Market Detroit\nNKSK Events & Production\nJosh Opperer and Rachel Opperer\nAdrienne Roberts and Rich Haddad\nThomas Sebold and Associates\nEllie Serras\nHolly and Matt Rosetti\nMary Zatina and Kevin Prihod
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/colors-of-detroit/
LOCATION:Berry Gordy Estate\, Boston Edison\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:WDET Travel: Cultural Treasures of Japan
DESCRIPTION:Book Your Trip » \nJoin Detroit Public Radio in June 2026 and explore the cultural treasures of Japan! \n\nTrip Highlights: \nWalk through the electric city of Tokyo\, become energized by the metropolis’ buzz. Explore the lakeside resort of Hakone and cruise the tranquil waters of Lake Ashi. Participate in a peaceful and meditative tea ceremony. Try your hand at the centuries-old art of gold leaf decorating. Tap into Japan’s train culture as you travel by the famous Shinkansen bullet train. Explore Tokyo’s famous Ginza District\, the first Western-style shopping district in Japan where modern and old charms blend. \n\n\nExperiences like these are what await you when you travel with WDET to the “Land of the Rising Sun!”  \n\nBook Your Trip »
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-travel-cultural-treasures-of-japan/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Travel
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SUMMARY:WDET Travel: Discover Southern Italy and Sicily
DESCRIPTION:Journey with WDET to Sicily and the southern coast of Italy.\nDiscover Palermo\, shaped by Moorish and Norman influences. See Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and the Roman mosaics of Piazza Armerina. Visit the hilltop town of Taormina\, then enjoy a wine tasting and agriturismo dinner at a local winery. \nExplore the ancient cave dwellings of Sassi di Matera. Take in the charm of Sorrento and the beauty of Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Walk through the ruins of Pompeii and experience history up close. \nThis trip offers a mix of culture\, history\, and unforgettable landscapes. \nJoin us for a journey that brings Southern Italy and Sicily to life. \nBook Your Trip »
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/italy-sicily/
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CATEGORIES:Travel
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