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The Detroit News

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Farmington theater leans on upgrades, alcohol and the internet for resurgence

FARMINGTON — It's a cold and drizzly evening in early November, and Lucy Savoy is outside the Farmington Civic Theater. On the evening of Nov. 5, Savoy and her teammates on Clarkston High School's ski team made the trek to Farmington to watch ski documentarian Warren Miller's 2026 feature, "Days Off." The ski team crowded down the sidewalk with other moviegoers as they made their way into the theater lobby, which quickly filled up. "This is like a whole experience," said Savoy, 18. "They have booths and stuff, and it’s amazing. We’re really excited to go see the movie.” "Days Off" is just one of the special screenings at the Civic Theater that'll play this month at the quaint theater on Grand River Avenue in downtown Farmington. More than 25 years after the city of Farmington purchased the 1939 building to better control how it would be used, theater and city leaders are pushing to sustain it. The theater got an alcohol license earlier this year and recently installed new leather rockers from the Romeo Theater, another small-town theater that shut down earlier this year amid changing movie-goer habits. Officials have also discussed installing a pizza oven at the theater.

Farmington, MI · 2d

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Things To Do in Detroit This Weekend: November 13-November 15

If you're wondering what to do in Detroit this weekend, the lineup offers something for every taste, from big-top thrills to wearable art. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey bring The Greatest Show On Earth to Little Caesars Arena with world-class acrobatics and a party-like vibe. The Detroit Pancakes & Booze Art Show pairs unlimited pancakes with work from more than 80 local artists, while the Adorn opening reception at Ellery East Art Center celebrates art made to be worn. Glassblowing, indie rock, live jazz, Andrew Bird with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Red Wings hockey, and The Neighbourhood keep the momentum going.

Detroit, MI · 9h
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CBS Detroit

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51 years later, the 29 men of the Edmund Fitzgerald are remembered

The Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest ship on the Great Lakes in its era, sank in a gale on Nov. 10, 1975. Most of the crew were from Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Detroit, MI · 2d

Michigan Public

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U-M evaluating potential of finding indigenous remains at planned data center site

The archeological review comes after a warning that the Huron River region is “highly archaeologically sensitive.”

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

Mix 95.7FM

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Did You Know About Howard Stern's Short Stint In Detroit?

Long before his New York fame, Howard Stern's short run at WWWW FM in 1980 turned out to be a launching pad for his career.

Detroit, MI · 1d

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Take your family to these can't-miss 'Nutcracker' performances in metro Detroit

The holiday season is the perfect time for families to enjoy festive films, musicals and live performances. One holiday favorite that never gets old is "The Nutcracker," and if you're searching for the best show to see, metro Detroit offers several must-see performances this season. Key takeaways. The big picture:...

Metro Detroit, MI · 1d

The Detroit News

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'Star Wars: A New Hope' coming to Cosm Detroit

Star Wars fans will soon have the chance to travel to a galaxy far, far away — and experience the film that started it all. A new immersive experience at Cosm Detroit, "Star Wars: A New Hope," will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original 1977 film, allowing viewers to step inside some of its most memorable moments through shared reality technology. The upcoming experience, announced Nov. 12, promises to put fans inside the Death Star and alongside the Millennium Falcon as it makes its daring final trench run against the Galactic Empire. The attraction commemorates the milestone anniversary of George Lucas' groundbreaking science-fiction film, which introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo and Darth Vader and launched one of the most successful entertainment franchises in history. Cosm Detroit, which specializes in immersive entertainment experiences, is inviting fans to register for presale access ahead of the attraction's debut. The announcement did not include an opening date or ticket prices. Fans can sign up for further exclusive updates through Cosm.com . And, as the promotional announcement puts it: "May the Force be with you." This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: 'Star Wars: A New Hope' coming to

Detroit, MI · 9h

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Vote for FOX 2’s Gardner White Twinkle Town tree

FOX 2’s Good Day is defending our Twinkle Town title. Gardner White’s Twinkle Town Parade of Trees is live now at its Novi location. You can vote for your favorite tree, and the winner gets $10,000 for their charity of choice. Gardner White is hosting its 5th annual...

Novi, MI · 2d

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Farmington Civic Theater Bets on $40K Recliners and a Bar to Win Back Crowds

The Farmington Civic Theater just spent $40,000 on faux-leather reclining seats salvaged from a shuttered small-town cinema, part of a broader push that includes beer, wine and bottled cocktails sold from an in-house bar. General manager Clare Cooney says the changes are paying off, with sales climbing 40% over the past year at the city-owned movie house on Grand River Avenue.

Farmington, MI · 1d

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Detroit Institute of Arts to Debut Its First Thanksgiving Parade Float

The Detroit Institute of Arts is bringing some of its best-known works to Woodward Avenue for the 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade on November 26. The museum announced November 9 that it is working with The Parade Company on its first float. The float is more than 100 feet long...

Detroit, MI · 23h

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Madonna, Michigan bands to perform at Coachella. How to get tickets

Coachella 2027 will feature three performers with Michigan ties, including the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. The Coachella music festival dropped its 2027 lineup on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Madonna, 68, who hails from Bay City, will hit the stage on April 9 and April 16, 2027. The star recently performed at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards at which she earned seven awards.

Michigan · 1d

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Detroit's "Arsenal of Democracy" honored in new museum

A new museum dedicated to the Arsenal of Democracy opens in Detroit

Detroit, MI · 1d

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Dancer’s Edge All-Stars Take Home Top Honors

Dexter’s Dancer’s Edge Junior and Senior All-Star Teams competed at Universal Dance Association’s Great Lake Regional at Walled Lake Northern High School, taking home major wins. The Senior Team earned 1st place in Pom and 2nd place in Contemporary/Lyrical. The Junior team earned 2nd place in Pom.

Walled Lake, MI · 1d

Michigan Public

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MOCAD celebrates 20 years of contemporary art in Detroit

For 20 years, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit — or MOCAD — has been a home for experimental art, new ideas, and some of the city's most interesting artists.

Detroit, MI · 1d

detroitisdifferent.com

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What Daniel Jones Learned About Making a Living from Passion

“So my very first video that I made played in front of 800 women.” When the videographer missed his mother’s women’s conference, Daniel Jones went from assisting to making the recap himself. The church gave him the job. On Detroit is Different, the East Warren-raised DJ and media entrepreneur traces that moment back to a family that had been finding its own way in Detroit since 1940, when his grandfather, a sharecropper from Greenwood, Mississippi, came north looking for opportunity. His father, a pastor who had worked at General Motors, urged him to figure out how to create income before following him into the plant. “I want to allow what I’m monetizing to affect the earth,” Jones says. From making music for youth church to learning how to catch a moment that only happens once at a wedding, Jones shares how he learned to make a living with a camera and what he’s putting into a book for young people figuring out what they can build with what they already know.

Detroit, MI · 12h

CBS Detroit

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Motown Museum set to reopen public tours at Hitsville U.S.A. in December

The historic birthplace of Detroit's Motown Records, known as Hitsville U.S.A., will reopen for public tours on Dec. 17.

Detroit, MI · 2d

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JDs Bistro Set to Welcome Hometown Performer

Mikaela Davis (L) and John Lee Shannon (R). Photo by Matt Reamer. Chelsea’s local music venue will welcome hometown guitarist John Lee Shannon and his partner, singer Mikaela Davis, to the stage this Nov. 25. The two of them have been collaborating musically for several years, meeting on tour while Davis opened for Shannon’s band.

Chelsea, MI · 3d

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Hugh Jackman Serves as Honorary Captain for Michigan Wolverines in Game Against Michigan State

Actor Hugh Jackman served as honorary captain for the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Nov. 7, when they met Michigan State at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. In a pre-game social media clip, Jackman wore a maize and blue hat and a track jacket. "I'm beyond stoked to be your honorary captain tomorrow!" he said.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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Riverside Arts Center hosts fourth annual Holiday Art Fair

On the Ground Ypsilanti is an “embedded journalism” program covering the city and township of Ypsilanti. It is supported by Ann Arbor SPARK, the Center for Health and Research Transformation, Destination Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Engage @ EMU, Washtenaw Community College, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, and Washtenaw ISD.

Ypsilanti, MI · 2d