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SUMMARY:WDET Comedy Showcase: What's So Funny About Detroit? - JULY
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\nThe WDET comedy showcase What’s So Funny About Detroit? is back! \nWhat’s So Funny? brings a new set of six of the city’s funniest stand-up comedians to the stage on Thursday\, July 25 to the iconic Old Miami bar & backyard in the Cass Corridor / Midtown neighborhood of Detroit. \nWDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper (host of In The Groove) will serve as your host and curator of comedy for the evening as he introduces you to MELANIE HEARN\, JASON JAMERSON\, MARY SPENCER\, WES WARD\, RYAN BROWN\, AND SAM RAGER. \nThis event is a benefit for 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit Public Radio. The cost of your tickets directly support WDET and will also go towards compensating the comedians\, who are critical members of the city’s independent comedy scene and larger performing arts community. \nThis event will be held in the gorgeous backyard of the Old Miami. Please dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain or severe weather\, this event will be canceled and your tickets will be refunded. No pets are allowed. \nTickets are $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance online right here. Walk-up ticket sales at the venue are available *if the event is not sold out* \nDoors open at 6:00 p.m. \nShow starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. The show will be approximately two hours long. \nThis show will be recorded live for a later airing on 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit Public Radio. \nThis event is BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR and/or BLANKET. Think of it as a comedy picnic. A food truck will be on site selling food (Mizz Ruth’s Grill).  \nWant a guaranteed seat? Start a monthly sustaining donation of $40 at wdet.org/give or call 313-577-4550. As a token of our appreciation\, we’ll have a WDET Festival chair waiting just for you. You can also select this option as an “ADD ON” when purchasing your ticket. Email Baraka Macharia with questions: baraka.macharia@wdet.org. \nThis is an uncensored comedy event. The opinions and jokes of the comedians are completely their own and are not a reflection on WDET’s editorial standards. \n************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* \nWhat’s So Funny About Detroit? is supported by The Finnish Long Drink. \n \n 
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-comedy-showcase-whats-so-funny-about-detroit-july-2/
LOCATION:Old Miami\, 3930 Cass Ave.\, Detroit\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cassandra Wilson: A Tribute to Ed Love with Ralphe Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating WDET’s own Ed Love\, Cassandra Wilson and Ralphe Armstrong present a tribute at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre along the Detroit Riverfront. The Aretha is a  majestic\, 6\,000-person waterfront venue\, recognized as one of the top 100 concert venues in the world. \nLongtime “Destination Jazz” host Ed Love.\nEd Love will be honored for his impact in the studio\, as mentor and promoter of  musicians far and wide\, and his commitment as a cultural torchbearer and multigenerational voice for the tradition of jazz here in Detroit and throughout the world. \nBuy Tickets »
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/cassandra-wilson-a-tribute-to-ed-love-with-ralphe-armstrong/
LOCATION:Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre\, 2600 Atwater St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Don Was Motor City Playlist 3-Year Anniversary Bowling Party
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\nJoin WDET along with hosts of the Motor City Playlist\, Ann Delisi and Don Was on July 22 at the Garden Bowl to celebrate the show’s 3 year anniversary! This event will feature music\, food\, and bowling and has three ticketing tiers: \n\nYour $50 ticket purchase includes an hour of bowling\, bowling shoes and a ball\, and pizza courtesy of Sgt. Pepperoni’s.\n*****SOLD OUT***** For the purchase of a $250 VIP ticket\, you’ll receive the above\, plus an event-exclusive bowling shirt and the chance to bowl on either TEAM ANN or TEAM DON! VIP tickets are extremely limited and will be available on a first come first serve basis. *****SOLD OUT*****\nIf you’d like to enjoy the festivities\, but would prefer not to bowl\, you’re also welcome to purchase a spectator ticket for $25\, which will include pizza.\n\nBuy Tickets »\nAdditional event information below: \nDoors for this event open at 5 p.m.. When you arrive\, please check in at the front desk to receive your lane assignment and any additional information. \nThere are three general admission bowling times you are able to sign up for. Please note your bowling time on your ticket purchase when checking out and please respect the reservation times of your fellow bowlers. \nA cash bar will be available for all attendees. \nLanes will be assigned based on the time frame you sign up for. If you’d like to bowl on the same lane as another ticket purchaser\, please email Nicole Amine at nicole.amine@wdet.org. Please note there are six spaces per lane and we will be assigning parties to lanes to fully maximize available tickets. \nPizza will be served courtesy of Sgt. Pepperoni’s. Vegetarian options will be available. Due to the nature of this event\, we are unable to guarantee the accommodation of all dietary restrictions. We apologize for any inconvenience. \nStreet parking is recommended. \nIf you have any additional questions\, please email Nicole Amine at nicole.amine@wdet.org. \n*************************************************************************************************************** \nOn The Don Was Motor City Playlist\, Blue Note Records President and music industry powerhouse Don Was pays homage to the Motor City and the artists that inspire him. \nEach week\, Was digs deep into his music archives to curate playlists and share personal stories about the artists whose songs he features. Co-hosted by WDET’s Ann Delisi\, listeners hear commentary about Detroit and its rich musical and cultural histories. \nThis year\, the show celebrates its third year on Detroit’s airwaves and we hope you’ll join us to celebrate! \n  \nTHE DON WAS MOTOR CITY PLAYLIST 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY IS SUPPORTED BY FENDER\, KLIPSCH AND E-L-S STUDIO 3D
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/don-was-motor-city-playlist-3-year-anniversary-bowling-party/
LOCATION:The Garden Bowl\, 4140 Woodward Ave\, Detroit
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:33rd Annual Concert of Colors
DESCRIPTION:The Concert of Colors is Metro Detroit’s free annual diversity-themed music festival. Global music at its finest at this colorful\, festive\, upbeat coveted summer event. Housed in Culture Source a coalition of 152 arts organizations in Southeast Michigan\, the Concert of Colors has become the Midwest’s biggest diversity and arts festival. \nThe goal of the week-long festival is to unite metro Detroit’s diverse communities and ethnic groups through music and dance from around the world – and create dialogue where participants embrace freedom of expression. \nOver its rich 33-year history\, the festival has blossomed into a celebrated\, beloved highlight of metro Detroit’s summer festival season- one of the few remaining large scale\, free-admission music festivals in the area. \nThe Concert of Colors was established by Ismael Ahmed (host of This Island Earth) – the former head of the human services organization ACCESS – and New Detroit in 1993 as a one-day event at Chene Park on Detroit’s riverfront. The inaugural event drew a modest crowd to Chene Park\, but by 1999\, some 10\,000 music lovers were coming out each year. The festival expanded to three days in 2001\, when it was part of the official festivities for Detroit’s 300th birthday\, drawing an audience of 100\,000. In 2019\, the concert expanded to nine days. \n\nIn addition to music\, the Concert of Colors also offers global food and merchandise vendors\, movies\, poetry\, children’s activities and much more.\n \nThe Concert of Colors is supported by WDET. Check out some of our highlights below or click here for the full 2024 lineup:\n\nMC5 MUSICAL TRIBUTE on Friday\, July 19\, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Detroit Historical Museum. Hosted by Ann Delisi with Peter Werbe\, Leni Sinclair\, Don Was and Tino Gross and Band\nDON WAS DETROIT ALL STAR REVUE: PEACE\, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING on Sunday\, July 21 8:00-9:30 p.m. at Detroit Institute of Arts – DFT. Featuring Don Was\, Marshall Crenshaw\, Steffanie Chris’ tian\, Milton Bennet\, Herschel Boone\, Carolyn Striho\, Corktown Popes\, Gretchen Gonzalez Davidson\, Julie Benjamin\, Kara Meister\, MIKE\n\n*Plus\, the WDET Street Team will be on the DIA South lawn on July 20 -21. Say hello to enter to win tickets to a future comedy show! \n \nClick here for more information about the 2024 Concert of Colors and schedule.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/33rd-annual-concert-of-colors/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Smart Politics: An Election Discussion Hosted By WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn
DESCRIPTION:Tickets » \nJoin WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn and a panel of Michigan journalists for the second installment of Smart Politics\, hosted at The Rind (attached to Mongers’ Provisions) on Wednesday\, July 10! We will discuss Michigan’s effects on the 2024 presidential election and take audience questions with our panelists: \n\nMichael Siegrist\, Canton Township Clerk\nMatt Friedman\, Founding Partner – Tanner Friedman\nErica Peresman\, Voting Rights Advocate\n\nFood & drinks will be available for purchase\, and we highly encourage enjoying dinner during our programming! To view The Rind’s menu\, click here. \nSeating will be on a first come first serve basis. If you have a group of 5 or larger and you’d like to request a table together\, please contact Nicole Amine: nicole.amine@wdet.org. \nA $5 reservation fee will be required to secure your spot. Buy tickets HERE. \nThe views and opinions of each panelist are their own and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of WDET or Wayne State University. \nWe ask that you please respect our panelists\, host\, and the other attendees. Anyone displaying disruptive or disrespectful behavior may be asked to leave. \nIf you plan to purchase or consume alcohol\, please bring a valid government issued ID. \nParking is available in the lot behind the restaurant or along Twelve Mile Road. \nThe Rind is wheelchair accessible. \nSupported by:
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/smart-politics-an-election-discussion-hosted-by-wdet-news-director-jerome-vaughn/
LOCATION:The Rind\, 3125 Twelve Mile Road\, Berkley\, 48072\, United States
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SUMMARY:WDET Comedy Showcase: What's So Funny About Detroit? - JUNE
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\n*****UPDATE AS OF JUNE 2024! DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM\, SHOW IS AT 7:00PM!******* \nThe WDET comedy showcase What’s So Funny About Detroit? is back! \nThe What’s So Funny? showcase brings a new set of six of the city’s funniest stand-up comedians to the stage on Thursday\, June 27 to the iconic Old Miami bar & backyard in the Cass Corridor / Midtown neighborhood of Detroit. \nWDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper (host of In The Groove) will serve as your host and curator of comedy for the evening as he introduces you to ……. Nicole Melnyk\, Diana Graham\, Blain Hill\, Alex Bozinovic\, Brianna Blackburn\, and headliner Ahmed Bharoocha! \nThis event is a benefit for Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET. The cost of your tickets directly support WDET and will also go towards compensating the comedians\, who are critical members of the city’s independent comedy scene and larger performing arts community. \nTickets are $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance online right here. Walk-up ticket sales at the venue are available *if the event is not sold out* \nThis event is BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR and/or BLANKET. Think of it as a comedy picnic. A food truck will be on site selling food (Mizz Ruth’s Grill). \nThis show will be recorded live for a later airing on 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit Public Radio. \nThis event will be held in the gorgeous backyard of the Old Miami. Please dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain or severe weather\, this event will be canceled and your tickets will be refunded. \nThe show is intended for a mature audience and may include coarse language and subject matter. The opinions and jokes of the comedians are completely their own and are not a reflection on WDET’s editorial standards. \n***************************************************************************************************************** \nWhat’s So Funny About Detroit? is supported by The Finnish Long Drink. \n \n 
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-comedy-showcase-whats-so-funny-about-detroit-june-2/
LOCATION:Old Miami\, 3930 Cass Ave.\, Detroit\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:WDET Travels: Alaska Virtual Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Register now for WDET’s no-obligation travel preview for the August 2025 WDET Travels trip to Alaska. \nDuring the eleven-day experience\, you’ll see Alaska from a Holland America Cruise ship on a breathtaking journey from Alaska to Vancouver. Plus\, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable rail journey from Denali to Talkeetna in a domed railcar. \nLearn about the entire itinerary during our virtual travel preview and Q&A on June 13. \nRegister »
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-travels-alaska-virtual-qa/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Travel
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SUMMARY:WDET Comedy Showcase: What's So Funny About Detroit? - MAY
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\nThe WDET comedy showcase What’s So Funny About Detroit? is back! \nWhat’s So Funny? brings a new set of six of the city’s funniest stand-up comedians to the stage on Thursday\, May 30 to the iconic Old Miami bar & backyard in the Cass Corridor / Midtown neighborhood of Detroit. \nWDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper (host of In The Groove\, weekdays 12-3p) will serve as your host and curator of comedy for the evening as he ) will serve as your host and curator of comedy for the evening as he introduces you to …. BRETT MERCER\, BRAD WENZEL\, ESTEBAN TOUMA\, TAM WHITE\, PAT SIEVERT\, and headliner T. BARB! \nThis event is a benefit for 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit Public Radio. The cost of your tickets directly support WDET and will also go towards compensating the comedians\, who are critical members of the city’s independent comedy scene and larger performing arts community. \nThis event will be held in the gorgeous backyard of the Old Miami. Please dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain or severe weather\, this event will be canceled and your tickets will be refunded. No pets are allowed. \nTickets are $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance online right here. Walk-up ticket sales at the venue are available *if the event is not sold out* \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. \nShow starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. The show will be approximately two hours long. \nThis show will be recorded live for a later airing on 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit Public Radio. \nThis event is BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR and/or BLANKET. Think of it as a comedy picnic. A food truck will be on site selling food (Mizz Ruth’s Grill). Outside food and drink is not permitted. \nThis is an uncensored comedy event. The opinions and jokes of the comedians are completely their own and are not a reflection on WDET’s editorial standards. \n************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* \nWhat’s So Funny About Detroit? is supported by The Finnish Long Drink. \n \n 
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-comedy-showcase-whats-so-funny-about-detroit-may/
LOCATION:Old Miami\, 3930 Cass Ave.\, Detroit\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ann Delisi's Essential Cooking: Oak & Reel
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\nJoin us for the next installment of Ann Delisi’s Essential Cooking at Oak & Reel on Wednesday\, May 29th at 7PM. Chef and Owner Jared Gadbaw will prepare a 5-course meal with a special wine pairing for guests to enjoy. Plus\, Nick Austin (The Metro\, former host of Soul Saturday) will be spinning the tunes! \nDespite major challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, Chef/Owner Jared Gadbaw and his wife Abby opened Oak & Reel in September 2020\, bringing fresh\, seafood-focused Italian fare to East Grand Blvd and the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood. HOUR Detroit named it Restaurant of the Year in 2022\, and on May 29th\, Chef Jared and team will generously open their doors to WDET listeners for a private showcase of their culinary skills and hospitality. \nIn November 2023\, Chef Jared sat down with WDET’s Ann Delisi and Essential Cooking co-host Chef James Rigato for a conversation delving into the chapters of his culinary expedition\, his knowledge of the New York and Detroit food scenes\, and testing the boundaries of the Midwestern palate. You can listen to that episode of Ann Delisi’s Essential Cooking here. \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 Oak & Reel directly. \nSeats will be assigned to maximize space due to limited availability. If you’d like to be seated with a separate ticket buyer\, please contact Nicole Amine: nicole.amine@wdet.org. \nThere is one seating for this event: 7:00PM. Doors will open at 6:30PM. \nTickets are $200 and directly support WDET and Oak & Reel. \nOak & Reel is wheelchair accessible. \nOak & Reel has a designated\, free parking lot on the east side of the building. There is also additional street parking on East Grand Blvd.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/ann-delisis-essential-cooking-basan-2/
LOCATION:Oak & Reel\, 2921 E Grand Blvd.\, Detroit\, 48202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mackinac Policy Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Mackinac Policy Conference 2024\n																										 \nDetroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET is bringing the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference to you. \nThe annual Mackinac Policy Conference brings together influential politicians\, captains of industry and thought leaders as they shape the future of the state. WDET will broadcast special coverage from Mackinac Island this week with interviews and news stories that connect you to the ideas and agendas impacting metro Detroit. \nSpecial coverage begins with All Things Considered starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday\, May 28\, and runs through Thursday\, May 30. \nWednesday\, May 29\n9-10 a.m. \nWDET’s Mackinac Policy Conference coverage continues on Wednesday as Created Equal host Stephen Henderson interviews Michigan U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters. \n11 a.m. – noon \nThe Metro co-host Nick Austin will be joined by MichMash host Cheyna Roth as they discuss the agendas for the conference. They’ll also talk to Hilary Doe of the Michigan Department of Economic Corporation. \n4-6 p.m. \nRuss McNamara hosts All Things Considered live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. \nThursday\, May 30\n9-10 a.m. \nStephen Henderson begins the day’s live coverage with conversations with U.S. Congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin\, U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee and more. \n11 a.m. – noon \nNick Austin talks to Tammy Carnrike\, COO of Detroit Regional Chamber — who organizes the Mackinac Policy Conference. Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti also joins the show. \n4-6 p.m. \nRuss McNamara hosts All Things Considered live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. \nMackinac Policy Conference 2024 Coverage\nSupported by:
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/mackinac-policy-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Grand Hotel\, 286 Grand Avenue\, Mackinac Island\, MI\, 49757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Broadcast
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SUMMARY:Movement 2024
DESCRIPTION:WDET is partnering with Paxahau as an official media partner for the Movement electronic music festival this Memorial Day weekend\, May 25-27. Tune in starting May 20 to experience special programming celebrating Detroit’s musical legacy. \nDonate to WDET to enter our Movement ticket drawing \nListen to WDET’ starting on Saturday\, May 18\, and donate during the following shows to enter our drawings to win weekend Movement passes: \n\nAnn Delisi’s Essential Music | Saturday\, May 18\, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET\nThe New Music Show with Shigeto | Saturday\, May 18\, 8-10 p.m. ET\nThe Boulevard with Waajeed | Wednesday\, May 22\, 8-10 p.m. ET\nIn the Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper | Thursday\, May 23\, noon-3 p.m. ET\nAlternate Take with Liz Warner | Thursday\, May 23\, 8-10 p.m. ET\n\nIn the Groove\, May 20-24 \nJoin Ryan Patrick Hooper on In The Groove from 2-3 p.m. ET for live DJ mixes and interviews with artists performing at this year’s festival\, including DJ Godfather\, DJ Etta and more. \n \nAlternate Take\, May 23 and 25 \nLiz Warner hosts a 4-hour Movement edition of Alternate Take on Thursday\, May 23\, from 8 p.m. to midnight that features the return of focus:electronic. Liz will be joined by focus:electronic co-host Clark Warner as they highlight unforgettable festival moments from past years. They’ll also preview artists from this year’s Movement. \nThen on May 25\, Liz will broadcast from the WDET studios for a live Saturday edition of Alternate Take from 10 p.m. to midnight! It’s part Movement Festival celebration\, part Saturday night party to keep the flow moving between The New Music Show with Shigeto and Movement Rewind during WDET After Hours. \nMovement Rewind\, May 25-27 \nDon’t miss Movement Rewind\, WDET’s overnight programming from midnight – 5 a.m. ET during Memorial Day weekend — featuring highlights from the 2022 and 2023 editions of Movement. Performances include Deon Jamar\, Meftah\, Ash Lauryn\, Beige\, Eddie Fowlkes and more. Check out the schedule below. \n \n  \nIn the Groove\, Memorial Day (May 27) \nRyan Patrick Hooper presents an encore presentation of the In the Groove Movement DJ performances into one mega mix on Memorial Day from noon – 3 p.m. ET! \nWDET is excited to showcase Detroit’s music and its global impact on electronic music. Bookmark this page to stay connected for more Movement coverage and announcements. \nMovement single-day and weekend passes are on sale now at movementfestival.com. \nTickets »
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/movement-2024/
LOCATION:Hart Plaza\, 1 Hart Plaza\, Detroit\, 48226\, United States
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SUMMARY:WDET Presents: Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble at the DSO
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\nMusic has always loomed large in the life of DON WAS. Legendary producer and Detroit native\, Don Was brings his rich musical legacy to life with a band of exceptional jazz talents from his hometown. Experience the essence of Detroit— with its unmistakable and underlying groove—through Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble. \n \nThe band includes long-time collaborators like Blue Note Records artist Dave McMurray on sax and Eminem’s Oscar-winning collaborator\, keyboardist Luis Resto. Additional musicians include trombonist Vincent Chandler\, trumpeter John Douglas\, drummer Jeff Canady\, percussionist Mahindi\, guitarist Wayne Gerard and vocalist Steffanie Christi’an. \nDon Was co-hosts The Don Was Motor City Playlist with Ann Delisi Fridays at 8:00PM on WDET. You can listen to recent episodes here.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-presents-don-was-the-pan-detroit-ensemble-at-the-dso/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall @ The DSO\, 3711 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T000000
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SUMMARY:God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines - Immersive Screening at Marble Bar
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\nWashington Hill Pictures\, Marble Bar\, and WDET are joining forces to host the first-ever nightclub screening of Detroit Techno documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Director’s Cut to kick off Detroit’s Techno Week festivities. \nDoors open at 6:30pm for a cocktail hour with Donna Gardner. The film screening is from 7:30-9pm\, followed by the first b2b performance between two Detroit dance music legends\, Eddie Fowlkes and Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale. \nAll proceeds from the event will be donated to 101.9 WDET Detroit Public Radio. In God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines\, Director Kristian R. Hill and Executive Producer Jennifer Washington shine a light on the true Black origin story of Techno music in Detroit\, and we are very excited to share this inspiring\, immersive experience with Detroit techno fans from near and far. \n**This event is ALL AGES\, and capacity is LIMITED**
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/god-said-give-em-drum-machines-immersive-screening-at-marble-bar/
LOCATION:Marble Bar\, 1501 Holden Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Fundraiser,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T212448Z
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SUMMARY:WDET Travels: Morocco Virtual Q&A
DESCRIPTION:WDET Travels is offering a breathtaking experience for travelers in 2025: a 15-day trip to Morocco! \nColors of Morocco trip highlights include: \n\nStroll through the cobbled alleyways of ancient markets and medinas.\nExperience the desert by 4×4 and during your two-night camp stay.\nVisit a nomad family and learn about their ancient traditions.\n\nJoin our no-commitment virtual meeting to learn more about the Colors of Morocco trip on April 30\, 2024\, at 7 p.m. ET. \nRegister »
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-travels-morocco-virtual-qa/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
CREATED:20240417T154352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T154653Z
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SUMMARY:WDET Live In-Store Broadcast at Born in Detroit
DESCRIPTION:Join us live in person or on air for one of WDET’s first remote broadcasts of 2024 on Thursday\, April 18\, 2024. The Metro hosted by Tia Graham and Nick Austin and In The Groove hosted by Ryan Patrick Hooper will brought to listeners live from the Born in Detroit pop-up shop at 1275 Woodward Ave. \nBorn in Detroit opened in the former MooseJaw location in mid-March and will stay open through the end of April – an activation ahead of the city’s welcoming of the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25-27. \nGuests are invited to shop the exclusive merchandise while enjoying WDET’s programming from 11AM to 3PM: \n\nThe Metro hosted by Tia Graham and Nick Austin – 11AM – Noon\nIn The Groove hosted by Ryan Patrick Hooper – Noon – 3PM\n\nListen to the broadcasts of these shows live via the mobile app\, 101.9FM\, or on this website! \n 
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-live-in-store-broadcast-at-born-in-detroit/
LOCATION:Born in Detroit\, 1275 Woodward Ave.\, Detroit\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
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SUMMARY:WDET Presents: Paula Poundstone at the Flagstar Strand Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\nIconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart\, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend.  She regularly plays theaters across the country\, hosts a weekly comedy podcast\, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone\, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait\, Wait… Don’t Tell Me.   \nPaula has starred in several HBO specials\, including Cats\, Cops and Stuff\, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. She was the first female comic to host the White House Correspondents Dinner. She filed live coverage of the 1992 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the Presidential Inaugural for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at the 93rd Emmy Awards. Paula has starred in two television series\, both entitled The Paula Poundstone Show. Paula’s second book\, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness\, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize For American Humor; the audiobook was one of five finalists for the AUDIE award for Audiobook of the Year. Paula has released five albums and is featured in several documentaries and compendiums noting influential comedians of our time. \nJoin us at the Flagstar Strand Theatre on Saturday\, April 13th for an unforgettable night of laughter and wit.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-presents-paula-poundstone-at-the-flagstar-strand-theatre/
LOCATION:Flagstar Strand Theatre\, 12 N Saginaw St.\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48342\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
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SUMMARY:Shades of Ireland WDET Trip
DESCRIPTION:Ready to travel? Book your space now for the April 2024 Shades of Ireland tour featuring Northern Ireland! The thirteen-day excursion includes round-trip airfare and deluxe accommodations. \nIn Dublin\, you can visit Saint Patrick’s Cathedral or tour the Guinness Storehouse. The trip features lively pubs\, green landscapes and such iconic sights as the Cliffs of Moher and the magnificent Giant’s Causeway as we make our way to Belfast to experience the Titanic Museum. Look at the itinerary for Shades of Ireland featuring Northern Ireland at wdet.org/ireland! \n\nBook Your Trip
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/shades-of-ireland-wdet-trip/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
CREATED:20240314T215525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T162724Z
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SUMMARY:WDET Spring Fundraiser 2024
DESCRIPTION:Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET presents the 2024 Spring Fundraiser March 15-24! \nWDET is celebrating 75 years of people-powered radio in metro Detroit. Become a member and invest in WDET’s next chapter of news\, music and conversation. \nListeners who donate during the 2024 Spring Fundraiser have a chance to be entered in drawings for a chance to win unique prizes and experiences\, including: \n\nWDET Golden Ticket valid for select events at the Majestic Complex in Detroit over the next year\nPasses to Movement 2024\nVinyl records bundle handpicked by Modern Music host Jon Moshier courtesy of Found Sound in Ferndale\, Mich.\nPair of tickets to three select concerts at Pine Knob\nPremier Pet Supply gift cards and more\n\n			Donate now »		 \nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-spring-fundraiser-2024/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T213000
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SUMMARY:The Moth StorySLAM — Dazzled
DESCRIPTION:The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true\, personal\, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! \nThis month’s theme is “dazzled.” Prepare a five-minute story about a time you sparkled. Dripping in diamonds down the red carpet\, smooth cruising in a Corvette or cosplaying at Marilyn Monroe. Share your shiniest knock-out memories that no one believes\, or the moments that prove that all that glitters is gold. \nDoors Open: 6:30 p.m. \nShow Starts: 7:30 p.m. \nTickets for Detroit’s StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 p.m. ET.  \nSeating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nMarble Bar is 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n			\n						Get tickets
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/the-moth-storyslam-dazzled/
LOCATION:Marble Bar\, 1501 Holden Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48208\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Moth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T220000
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SUMMARY:Ann Delisi's Essential Cooking: Basan
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\nJoin us for the next installment of Ann Delisi’s Essential Cooking at Basan for two seatings on March 6: 5:30PM and 8:00PM. Chef Eric Lees will showcase his style with a five course meal with a special wine pairing for guests to enjoy. \nBasan opened in 2022 and is the latest endeavor of Detroit Hospitality Group Four Man Ladder (Grey Ghost\, Second Best). Tucked neatly into the ground floor of the historic Eddystone and a mere stone’s throw from Little Caesar’s Arena\, Basan is a marriage of distinctive food and inimitable beverage with a lifestyle of hospitality. \nThe name is derived from a mythological fire breathing rooster\, an allusion to fare cooked over the fiery breath of the robata grill in the heart of their kitchen. The Basan staff has graciously opened their doors to WDET listeners and we couldn’t be more excited! \nDue to the nature of this event\, there will be no menu substitutions. If you have a severe food allergy\, please contact Basan directly. \nSeats will be assigned to maximize space due to limited availability. If you’d like to be seated with a separate ticket buyer\, please contact Nicole Amine: nicole.amine@wdet.org. \nThere are two seatings for this event: 5:30PM and 8:00PM. Please select the ticket that corresponds to your desired seating when checking out. \nTickets are $200 and directly support WDET and Basan. \nBasan is wheelchair accessible. \nBasan’s main entrance faces Little Caesars Arena on Sproat Street\, immediately west of Park Ave. Prepaid parking is available for $10 at 2756 Cass Ave. using this link. \nStreet parking is available on the surrounding streets or on Park Avenue using the spaces provided. Please plan for increased street traffic on game or concert nights. \nIn addition to street parking\, more parking options are available at ParkWhiz.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/ann-delisis-essential-cooking-basan/
LOCATION:Basan\, 2703 Park Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T202352Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Politics: An Election Discussion Hosted By WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn
DESCRIPTION:Register Now »\nJoin WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn and a panel of Michigan journalists for the first installment of Smart Politics\, hosted at HopCat Detroit on President’s Day – Monday\, February 19! We will discuss Michigan’s effects on the 2024 presidential election and take audience questions with our panelists: \n\nClara Hendrickson\, Reporter\, Detroit Free Press\nCraig Mauger\, State Politics Reporter\, The Detroit News\nColin Jackson\, Reporter\, Michigan Public Radio Network\n\nFood & drinks will be available for purchase\, and we highly encourage enjoying dinner during our programming! To view the HopCat Detroit dinner menu\, click here. \nSeating will be on a first come first serve basis. If you have a group of 5 or larger and you’d like to request a table together\, please contact Nicole Amine: nicole.amine@wdet.org. \nThe views and opinions of each panelist are their own and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of WDET or Wayne State University. \nWe ask that you please respect our panelists\, host\, and the other attendees. Anyone displaying disruptive or disrespectful behavior may be asked to leave. \nIf you plan to purchase or consume alcohol\, please bring a valid government issued ID. \nHopCat is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/smart-politics-an-election-discussion-hosted-by-wdets-jerome-vaughn/
LOCATION:HopCat Detroit\, 4265 Woodward Ave.\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
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SUMMARY:The Moth StorySLAM — Love Hurts
DESCRIPTION:The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true\, personal\, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… \nThis month’s theme is “love hurts.” Prepare a five-minute story about a love that made you go “OUCH.” The agony of deferred love\, the misery of good love gone bad or the anguish of one-way love. Bring stories of your heart\, kicked to the curb by the people or places or things you love… or used to love. Love that “hurts so good” is also welcome. \nDoors Open: 6:30 p.m. \nShow Starts: 7:30 p.m. \nTickets for Detroit’s StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 p.m. ET. \nSeating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nMarble Bar is 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n\nGet tickets
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/the-moth-storyslam-love-hurts-2/
LOCATION:Marble Bar\, 1501 Holden Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48208\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Moth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
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SUMMARY:WDET Travel: Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains Preview
DESCRIPTION:The WDET Travel tour heads to Switzerland and Italy for an incredible 11-day experience Oct. 3-13\, 2024. \n\nCruise through Lago Maggiore and visit one of the beautiful Borromean Islands.\nStroll the lakeside boulevards of St. Moritz.\nJourney through the Bernina Pass on one of the world’s most scenic railways.\n\nLearn more at our virtual meeting on Monday\, Jan. 29\, starting at 7 p.m. ET. \nRSVP »
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-travel-alpine-lakes-scenic-trains-preview/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Online,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T161848Z
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SUMMARY:Ann Delisi's Essential Conversations: Motown Trombonist & Arranger Paul Riser Sr.
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\nJoin us for Ann Delisi’s next Essential Conversation with legendary Motown arranger and trombonist\, Paul Riser on Wednesday\, January 17th at the Willis Show Bar. They’ll talk about his life\, musical influences\, and share stories about working on dozens of Motown hits during the label’s prime. During which\, he arranged recordings such as\, “My Girl\,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone\,” and “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” among many others. We’ll hear samples of those recordings and take your audience questions in Willis Show Bar’s beautifully intimate setting. It’s an honor to have Paul as a guest in this space\, and we hope you’ll join us to hear about his incredible musical journey within and outside of Motown. \nTickets for this event are $100 and will directly benefit WDET and Willis Show Bar. \nTo listen to previous episodes of the podcast\, click here. \nP lease note that Willis Show Bar is a 21+ venue
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/ann-delisis-essential-conversations-motown-trombonist-arranger-paul-riser-sr/
LOCATION:Willis Show Bar\, 4156 3rd Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T183314Z
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SUMMARY:The Moth StorySLAM — First Impressions
DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets »\nThe Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true\, personal\, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! \nThis month’s theme is “first impressions.” Prepare a five-minute story about initial encounters. Blind dates\, fixer-uppers\, catfish and long-lost twins. When your gut instincts were proven right\, or when you unfairly judged a book by its cover. Day one at a new job\, new school\, or new city. The stinky cheese that was actually scrumptious. The singer with the gravelly voice that you grow to love. The indelible mark made upon meeting somebody for the first time. \nDoors open: 6:30 p.m.\nShow starts: 7:30 p.m. \nTickets for Detroit’s StorySLAMs go on sale three weeks prior to the show date at 3 p.m. ET. \nSeating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nMarble Bar is 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/the-moth-storyslam-first-impressions/
LOCATION:Marble Bar\, 1501 Holden Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
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SUMMARY:Detroit GrandSlam: Fight or Flight 2023
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the 2023 MOTH Detroit Grand SLAM. Winners from this year’s StorySLAM series will compete at the Senate Theater in Detroit on December 20\, and only ONE will take the title of “Detroit’s GrandSLAM Story Champion.” On this night\, listen as ten open mic storytellers share unique\, unexpected\, and magical true stories. \nBuy tickets »
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/detroit-grandslam-fight-or-flight-2023/
LOCATION:The Senate Theatre\, 6424 Michigan Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48210\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Moth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
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SUMMARY:The Moth StorySLAM — Home
DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets »\nThe Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true\, personal\, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! \nThis month’s theme is “home.” Prepare a five-minute story about where the heart is. Where you’re from\, your humble abode\, your roots\, your heritage or where your mama lives. Your comfort\, refuge or domestic bliss. Or perhaps a dysfunctional swamp with no lifeboat in sight. Your zip code\, your people\, your culture\, your pajamas. There’s no place like it. \nDoors open: 6:30 p.m.\nShow starts: 7:30 p.m. \nTickets for Detroit’s StorySLAMs go on sale three weeks prior to the show date at 3 p.m. ET. \nSeating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nMarble Bar is 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/the-moth-storyslam-home/
LOCATION:Marble Bar\, 1501 Holden Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
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SUMMARY:WDET Noel Night Open House
DESCRIPTION:Visit WDET’s studio on Saturday\, Dec. 2 for a celebration of the holiday season as the Cultural Center of Detroit comes alive with over 100 participating venues. \n\nTour the station to see where the news\, music and conversation is made\nMeet some of your favorite WDET hosts\nGrab some refreshments\nShop vintage WDET merch at discounted prices — perfect for holiday gifts!\n\nWDET is located at 4600 Cass Avenue\, on the first floor of Wayne State’s University Towers building and will be open from 5PM – 10PM.
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/wdet-noel-night-open-house/
LOCATION:WDET\, 4600 Cass Ave\, Detroit\, 48201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153317
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SUMMARY:Colors of Detroit: A Benefit for WDET & Concert of Colors
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\nJoin us on December 1\, for the first ever COLORS OF DETROIT\, a celebration of the rich diversity and multiculturalism of Detroit to benefit WDET\, Detroit Non-Profit Public Radio and Concert of Colors. \nColors of Detroit will be held at the Motown Mansion in the Historic Boston-Edison neighborhood – former home of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy\, now owned by renowned arts consultant Alan Brown. This event will feature an on-site broadcast of The Don Was Motor City Playlist with WDET’s Ann Delisi\, a live performance by Bomba group Rican Struction\, DJ sets by WDET music hosts Ismael Ahmed and Nick Austin\, a silent auction\, and strolling heavy appetizers by some of Detroit’s most celebrated Chefs: \n\nMamba Hamissi (Baobab Fare)\nAmado Lopez (Casa Amado)\nMax Hardy (Coop Detroit)\nJames Rigato (Mabel Gray)\nWarda Bouguettaya (Warda Patisserie)\n\nConcert of Colors is Detroit’s only free annual diversity-themed music festival featuring global music at its finest. Over its rich 31-year history\, the festival has blossomed into a celebrated\, beloved highlight of metro Detroit’s summer festival season- one of the few remaining large scale\, free-admission music festivals in the area. WDET (101.9FM) is Detroit’s listener-supported public radio station\, dedicated to providing the community with accurate news and diverse cultural and music programming. WDET is housed on the campus of Wayne State University in the heart of the Cass Corridor. \nAdditional event information below. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nDoors open at 6:30PM. \nTickets are $275 + EventBrite’s Fees and will directly support WDET and Concert of Colors. \nDue to the nature of this event\, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions. \nThe Motown Mansion is located at 918 W Boston Blvd in the Boston Edison Neighborhood. Valet and street parking will be available. \nWhat to wear: Celebrate Detroit’s diversity by wearing colorful and creative attire! \nPlease note that the venue will contain stairs between rooms. This is a private residence; there will be no elevator on site. \nOpen bar available\, cash tips for staff encouraged. \nThe Don Was Motor City Playlist broadcast will begin promptly at 8PM and end at 10PM. Additional entertainment will be enjoyed throughout the mansion. \nThe event will conclude at 11PM. We ask that you please respect the neighborhood residents upon arrival and departure. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nCOLORS OF DETROIT is supported by: \n\nARN & NANCY TELLEM + THE DETROIT PISTONS\nJENNIFER & DAN GILBERT\nTOM GORES\nGRETCHEN GONZALES DAVIDSON\nCINDY NICHOLSON\nTHIRD MAN RECORDS\nDOEREN MAYHEW\nMARX LAYNE\nCOREY HARRIS\nCRAIN HOMES\nUNITED JEWISH FOUNDATION\nACCESS\nCOMCAST\nTHE CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM\nDON MANVEL\nAHMAD CHEBBANI\nCHRISTINE & DAVID COLMAN\nTHOMAS SEBOLD & ASSOCIATES\nCOUP D’ETAT\nHOLLY & MATT ROSSETTI\nDAMIEN CRUTCHER\nNJIA KAI\nCBI INTERIORS\nMARY ZATINA & KEVIN PRIHOD\nKEN & PENNY FISCHER\nMARIAM NOLAND & JIM KELLY
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/colors-of-detroit-a-benefit-for-wdet-concert-of-colors/
LOCATION:The Motown Mansion\, 918 W Boston Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Ann Delisi's Essential Cooking: BARDA
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets »\nFor our next Essential Cooking Dinner\, Ann Delisi is heading to BARDA\, where Chef Javier Bardauil will prepare a five course meal for two seatings of guests on Tuesday\, November 14\, 2023. Plus\, DJ sets from host of WDET’s Soul Saturday\, Nick Austin! \nBARDA Detroit is the first and only authentic Argentinian and Latin American-inspired Restaurant in Detroit. Using ancestral methods of Patagonian cooking\, BARDA’s open fire is the very soul of the restaurant’s dining experience. BARDA specializes in simple yet bold dishes\, combining techniques that reach far across vast geographical terrains. In November of last year\, Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato Spoke with Chef Javier about his life\, restaurant\, and journey from the Argentinian to the Detroit Culinary scene on the Essential Cooking Podcast.  \nTickets are $150 and will directly support WDET and the BARDA Staff.  \nTwo seatings available: 5PM and 7:30PM. Please choose carefully when purchasing your tickets and be sure you are selecting your preferred seating. \nThere will be no substitutions offered. If you have a dietary restriction or serious food allergy\, please contact BARDA directly to confirm accommodation. \nIf you’d like to be seated with a separate ticket holder\, please email Nicole Amine: nicole.amine@wdet.org. \nMENU: \n1st Course   \nGlazed Beets\, Ajoblanco\, Raspberry  \n2nd Course   \nCharred Caesar\, Gem Lettuce\, Parmesan\, Breadcrumbs\, Anchovy  \n3rd Course   \nRoasted Cauliflower\, Cauliflower Bagna Cauda\, Breadcrumbs  \n4th Course  \nBife\, Strip Loin Steak\, Chimichurri  \n5th Course  \nFlan\, Dulce de Leche\, Whipped Cream
URL:https://dev.wdet.org/event/ann-delisis-essential-cooking-barda/
LOCATION:BARDA\, 4842 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48208\, United States
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