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Juan Atkins, Detroit pioneer who coined term 'techno,' dies at 64

Juan Atkins, the pioneering Detroit techno producer who was so essential and elemental to the sound and revolution of electronic music that he is credited with coining the term "techno," has died, his talent agency announced on Sunday. He was 64. Atkins was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Mexico City on Oct. 31 before a scheduled performance at the Yu Yu Cine Club, according to reports. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, Resident Advisor reports . Atkins was a member of The Belleville Three, along with his junior high school classmates Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May, who are credited with inventing the techno genre. He was also known for his work with Cybotron, Borderland, and more. Atkins' 1985 track "No UFO's," released on his own Metroplex Records, was named by Rolling Stone as one of the "200 Greatest Dance Songs of All-Time" (it was listed at No. 94), and Cybotron's 1983 song "Clear" was so influential that it later became the musical bed for Missy Elliott's 2005 single "Lose Control." Atkins performed many years at Detroit's Movement festival, the annual Hart Plaza celebration of techno music, as well as its forebear, the Detroit Electronic Music

Detroit, MI · 7d

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Generations Of Ann Arbor Students Have Ordered Burgers At The Counter Of Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger

Some Ann Arbor traditions come with a diploma, and some come with a bun. For more than seventy years, college students in this Michigan town have lined up at one small counter, rehearsed their order in their heads, and hoped they got the words right on the first try. Kids...

Ann Arbor, MI · 11d
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Walk Into Fleetwood Diner In Ann Arbor And You’ll Find A 1940s Counter Open Late

At 4 a.m. in downtown Ann Arbor, most doors are locked and most lights are off. One tiny spot on a corner never got the memo about closing time. It has a handful of tables, a short row of stools, and walls so covered in stickers that you could spend an entire meal reading them. College students, early risers, and road trippers all end up at the same counter sooner or later.

Ann Arbor, MI · 9d
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A day in the life of a scare actor at Wiard’s Night Terrors

The fall season means cider, donuts and corn mazes, with many setting out their Halloween decorations the moment the air gets a chill. For many, Halloween is a chance to put on a costume and pretend to be someone else for the day. Some people are even hired to dress up and scare others. Ypsilanti resident Casey Jones is one of those people. Jones works as an actor at Wiard’s Night Terrors, where his job is to dress up as a character and to scare guests. He has been a scare actor for three years and has been working at Wiard’s Night Terrors for the past two.

Ypsilanti, MI · 8d
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Detroit Zoo Millage Renewal: Voters Decide on Continued Funding for Animal Care and Education

Voters in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties will decide on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot if a 0.1-mill tax should stay in place for 10 more years to support the Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Center. The zoo is located partly in Royal Oak and partly in Huntington Woods.

Detroit, MI · 9d

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Since 1909, Detroit’s Duly’s Place Has Served Coneys And Breakfast At The Same Southwest Counter

Some Detroit restaurants chase trends, and some simply refuse to change. On a busy stretch of Southwest Detroit, there is a narrow little diner with wood-paneled walls, a long counter, and a menu posted right on the wall. It has outlasted the factories that once kept it running all night,...

Detroit, MI · 13d

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Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum Returns

After some delays, Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum has officially returned. The beloved arcade is now operating under “soft opening” hours at its new West Bloomfield location at the corner of […] The post Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum Returns appeared first on Hour Detroit Magazine .

West Bloomfield Township, MI · 10d

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Kitab Cafe Team Seeking New Location Near Fox Theater Downtown

Three years after opening, the owners are again looking at a new site. Kitab Cafe is expanding after success in Midtown, with a new application for space at 1260 Library Street. The cafe already operates as a coffee shop and bookstore in Hamtramck as well. Owner Ahmed Alwhysee told What Now Detroit he does not yet have an opening date as it is early in the permitting process.

Detroit, MI · 9d

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Inside the whimsical Michigan arcade that doubles as a nostalgia museum

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI - It's an arcade filled with antiques that you can actually play. One of Michigan's most whimsical places has reopened after nearly two years. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum was forced to close in January 2025 at its longtime Farmington Hills home to make way for other developments.

West Bloomfield Township, MI · 8d

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A look inside Westland's Eloise Asylum

Westland, MI · 8d

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Michigan's Most Romantic Restaurant is Also The Most Haunted

Looking to wine and dine with your sweetheart... and ghosts? We've got the restaurant for you!

Michigan · 11d

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Manchester Brewing Prepares for Chelsea Relocation

Owner of Manchester Brewing Jason Cooper requested approval from Chelsea City Council on Oct. 19 to begin the application process to transfer the business and brewing license to Chelsea. “We have been in Manchester for almost two years, and we’ve enjoyed establishing our business in that community, but as the...

Chelsea, MI · 10d

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Bring Every Out-Of-State Friend To This Michigan Restaurant That Feels Like A Hallmark Movie Come To Life

If you’ve ever watched a Hallmark movie and thought, “I want to eat dinner in that cozy place with the fireplace and the warm lighting and the wood paneling,” then you need to know about Mugly’s Food & Spirits in Allen Park, Michigan. It’s real, it’s...

Allen Park, MI · 14d

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This Cozy Michigan Yarn Shop Turns A Quick Errand Into An Afternoon You Won’t Want To End

One little shop sells yarn spun from yak fiber, and it sits just steps from a busy farmers market. That alone made me curious. Then I learned it also stocks fiber for spinning your own yarn at home. The shelves hold everything from whisper-thin lace weight to super bulky skeins....

Ann Arbor, MI · 10d

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Beers, Bets and Bites for Michigan Football vs Rutgers

A Halloween edition to kick-start the holiday as Michigan football hits the road to take on Rutgers.

Ann Arbor, MI · 9d

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Detroit Zoo Millage Renewal: Voters Decide on Continued Funding for Animal Care and Education

Voters in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties will decide on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot if a 0.1-mill tax should stay in place for 10 more years to support the Detroit Zoo and the Belle Isle Nature Center. The zoo is located partly in Royal Oak and partly in Huntington Woods.

Detroit, MI · 9d

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Kitab Cafe Eyes Third Metro Detroit Spot Near Library Park Downtown

Kitab Cafe, the coffee shop and bookstore that's become a fixture in Hamtramck and Midtown, is now setting its sights on downtown Detroit. The company has submitted an application for space at 1260 Library Street, a storefront tucked next to Mootz Pizzeria + Bar and directly across from Library Park, in what would mark its third Metro Detroit location.

Detroit, MI · 8d

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This Tiny Michigan Market Has Monster Sandwiches and a Famous Greeting

Ernie’s Market in Oak Park serves a sandwich called the Monster, loaded with seven kinds of meat and enough toppings to make finishing it a challenge. But the oversized sandwiches are only part of why people visit this old-school Michigan corner store. The other attraction is Ernie Hassan, the...

Oak Park, MI · 14d

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Journey’s final Michigan concert ever won’t be like fans expect

DETROIT - Their long voyage is about to come to an end. Journey is set to play what is believed to be their final Michigan concert, and some elements of the show may not be what fans expect. Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Arnel Pineda, Jason Derlatka, Deen Castronovo and Todd...

Detroit, MI · 10d

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Dos Fuentes: Serving Generous Portions and a Welcoming Atmosphere.

For many people, a good restaurant is about more than the food on the plate. It is about the experience—the chance to gather with family, celebrate a milestone, meet friends after work or simply enjoy a meal in a welcoming environment. Dos Fuentes in Ypsilanti captures that sense of...

Ypsilanti, MI · 9d