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3424 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 577-2972

TV lounge is a place where everybody knows your name. It's been referenced time and time again as the "Cheers"of Detroit. The staff is renowned for their attentiveness, courtesy and skill behind the bar and on the floor. We offer a wide variety of mixed cocktails, beer & wine with an average price of $6. Music ranges from Techno & House to Hip Hop & R&B depending on the night. Our kitchen stays open late but is limited to a few items. Perfect for a quick bite or when you've had one too many. Weeknights offer a more intimate setting where as weekends typically provide a bustling club atmosphere. Age restrictions 21+

City Theatre is a 400-seat theatre in the Hockeytown Café building in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. City theater produces and presents a wide variety of attractions from concerts, comedy shows theatrical performances and corporate events. Originally called "Second City Theater" the venue was home to a resident Second City comedy troup. After the departure of Second City the theater adopted its current name "City Theater" in 2004. City Theater is owned and operated by Olympia Entertainment.

Garden of Evil on Friday, October 21, 2016 at The Garden Theater! Garden of Evil is metro Detroit's BIGGEST Halloween event with over 2000 people! The Garden Theater will be transformed into the ultimate Halloween party destination. Dress up in your scariest/sexiest costumes and come experience Halloween in its fullest! Hosted by: DJ Godfather, Andrus McDonald, Jay Mahfouz, DJ Chrome, Dawna Marie, Jody Haddad, Craig Jelinek, Samir Celebic, Anson Wells, Neiman Williams and more! DJs: Godfather, Chrome, Chuck D, DJ Cue, B Jarbo, George Young, Bangerz, Quest, Mike Scroggs, Leo, Denis Celic, Blowji, Al Neon, Doug English, Dekglow, MArky G, Soulux, Panic Attack, PRIM, & Nicky Boom. Percussion by: Tone' Join us this Halloween as we take it to a whole new level!! * Detroit's Best DJs * Concert Quality Sound * Light Show * LED Wall * Co2 Cryo Show * Dancers * Entertainers Advance tickets & Info: http://www.neptix.com/events/40988 VIP Booth Reservations: We offer a variety of packages to accommodate your group with bottle service. For more details contact 313-986-1863 or email [email protected]. PARKING: * Valet Parking * Parking Structure (located in back of The Garden Theater off of Alexandrine St W) LOCATED AT: The Garden Theater 3929 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 PRESENTED BY: The Annex, 3Fifty Terrace, 29 in Novi, Chromatic Entertainment, Jay Mahfouz Events, Vital Productions, Jem Events and Anson Wells www.gardenofevildetroit.com

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Sugar Hill Clay is a ceramic studio in Midtown Detroit. Classes are available for students of all ages and abilities.

The Majestic Theatre is a theatre located at 4126-4140 Woodward Avenue in Midtown Detroit, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.Today, the theatre is mainly a music venue. It hosts a variety of musical concerts in three separate areas of the building: The Majestic, The Majestic Cafe, and The Magic Stick.HistoryThe Majestic Theatre, designed by C. Howard Crane, opened on April 1, 1915. The theatre originally seated 1,651 people (at the time the largest theatre in the world built for the purpose of showing movies), and the facade was designed in an arcaded Italian style. In 1934, the front 35 feet of the theatre were removed when Woodward Avenue was widened to its present size. The entire facade was redesigned into its current striking Art Deco motif by the firm of Bennett & Straight. The theater now boasts the largest enameled metal panel Art Deco facade in the Detroit metropolitan region.The theatre eventually closed, and the building was used as a church for a time, and later as a photographic studio. It lay vacant for ten years. The present owner purchased the building in 1984.There is a myth that legendary magician Harry Houdini gave his last performance on stage here, on Halloween night 1926. In fact, Houdini last performed at the Garrick Theatre in Detroit and died a few days later of peritonitis at Detroit's Grace Hospital on October 31, 1926.Current useThe Majestic Theatre operates as part of the Majestic Theatre Center, which includes the nearby Garden Bowl, The Majestic Cafe, The Magic Stick, and Sgt. Pepperoni's. The Majestic houses live music acts, a bar, and you can also bowl.

Divisions, Subsidiaries, & Affiliates Befitting our mission of bringing together contemporary arts and contemporary society, we present a diverse series of concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, forums, educational programs, and public installations. The CAID continues to nurture its current partnerships while establishing new connections with artists and other organizations, supporting and recognizing the innovative creative ideas and endeavors that have a meaningful, lasting impact on our city and its social, economic and political environment. The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit offers a variety of programs and services to the creative community of Detroit through its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates. Whitdel Arts A division of The CAID, Whitdel Arts, which is located in Southwest Detroit, is an 1,800 sq. ft. professional exhibition space. The gallery showcases the work of established and emerging local and international artists. Whitdel Arts is entirely run by volunteers, including local artists, designers, educators and administrators, all with a strong desire to help their community and local art scene. The purpose of Whitdel Arts is to provide an environment centered on the creative process and the interaction and dialogue derived from it. -Local Community and Economy Building - Whitdel Arts strives to achieve the CAID’s Vision of developing a creative, sustainable, ecologically sound, and healthy localized economy and a strong social fabric within the city of Detroit. To achieve this, the organization produces events aimed at bringing the community together in ways that support creative local businesses and empower Detroit residents to contribute to the health and sustainability of their city’s local economy. -Educational Programming - Whitdel Arts provides the opportunity for young and emerging artists to learn professional skills and experiences related to their creative endeavors, such as learning to write a resume, artist statement and biography, building websites, etc. Whitdel also hosts guest lectures and visiting artists for the purpose of educating Detroit artists in the skills required for artistic professionalism. Whitdel Arts’ Media Lab is an important resource for continuing the work of some of our most important and ambitious programs. The media lab boasts over ten computers, access to the Internet, and high-quality photo printers and scanners. Additionally, Whitdel Arts offers hands on art making workshops to the public and its general membership. Ladybug Studios A co-operative clay studio and gallery, Ladybug Studios provides local artists with a professional space to create, exhibit and sell ceramic art. In true co-operative fashion, artists hold classes and workshops to educate students from Detroit, and its surrounding areas, in exchange for the use of studio space and a reduced monthly membership due. Ladybug Studios’ goal is to identity, sponsor and promote educational activities and programs that cultivate awareness, interest and understanding of the art by the general public. Ongoing programs include a monthly free drop in workshop for families held on the first Saturday of every month. detroit contemporary One of CAID’s newest divisions, the detroit contemporary, is an art gallery, theatre, film and TV studio, community garden, and creative social hub. This year detroit contemporary will present an 11-Show Exhibition Season, a bi-monthly Performance Laboratory event of experimenting works in front of a live audience, and a monthly dance night called Magic City Soul Club. Last year the detroit contemporary space was devoted to the birth of a new employee-owned broadcasting company. At the start of 2011, production began on Tonight@theCAID, a "Detroit-based, internet-broadcast, talkshow;" the first programming effort of the Detroit Broadcasting Company (DBC). Tonight@theCAID was filmed in front of a live studio audience, and completed a 13- episode season featuring . The start of this year brought the return of exhibitions and over the summer detroit contemporary paired up with the Boll Family YMCA. Sixteen young adults from the Y's Fresh Eyez program worked for six weeks to transform a neglected yard into a new Community Outdoor Classroom. The gardens were made possible with generous support from The Home Depot Foundation along with hundreds of small donations from members and individual donors. As detroit contemporary continues to host live music, dance, poetry, and theatrical performances it also serves as a partner and incubator for new social enterprises including Detroit Broadcasting Company, Detroit Land Trust and Closed-loop Economy Group. detroit contemporary's mission is to create positive social change by providing a space where new ideas are shared and supported, where creative expressions are celebrated, and where the imagination is the driving force behind both our work and play. As the seeds of next spring's garden germinate; the incubating minds and talents of detroit contemporary are hatching. Detroit Land Trust The Detroit Land Trust is a partnership between property owners, artists, architects and other individuals and organizations that acquires, designs, develops, maintains and occupies residential, commercial and agricultural properties in Detroit. The trust will provide opportunities for community land ownership through limited partnerships managed by another CAID subsidiary the Closed-loop Economy Group. Individuals may purchase shares of the real estate company or may trade labor in exchange for an ownership stake. The first goal in 2013 of the Detroit Land Trust will be to raise enough capital to purchase homes and vacant land at auction that will be converted to artist residencies, classrooms, community centers and agricultural facilities. Detroit Broadcasting Company Creating media for the people, by the people, The Detroit Broadcasting Company (DBC) is a socially conscious for-profit company that is 100% owned and controlled by its employees--grass roots nonprofits, and people from the communities that DBC reaches and serves. DBC serves the community by producing internet based television programming that includes a Detroit based sitcom, a cooking show hosted by Detroit youth and a talk show that features people from Detroit who impact our politics, culture, and society. The talk show, the first program in production, completed its first season in 2011 and is available to view online. The mission, values and vision of the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, its founding non-profit member, guide the company’s goals. The purpose of DBC is to create positive social change in Detroit through media. There are currently five programs either already in production or in the planning phases of production. These programs are Tonight@theCAID, Detroit’s World Kitchen, Lambert Street, New Newsstand for New News, and Directors’ Cut.

The Bernard Ginsburg House is significant as the home of Bernard Ginsburg, an important figure in philanthropy, civic service, and the Jewish community during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The Bernard Ginsburg House is also significant as a very early work of the well-known architect Albert Kahn. BERNARD GINSBURG - Bernard Ginsburg, iron merchant, junk dealer; born, Columbus, Ind., Aug. M, 1864; son of Samuel Nathan and Rachel Leah (Helfman) Ginsburg; parents were born in Poland and came to America in 1856; educated in Detroit public and high schools (Served as editor of Detroit High School newspaper The Utopian in 1882); married, Mar. 10, 1891, Ida E. Goldman (died, 1901); 3 children: Avery J., Golda, Judith. Began as an iron merchant in Detroit, July 1, 1891; president R. L. Ginsborg Sons Co.; vice-president Detroit Auto Specialty Co.; director New York Car Wheel Co., of Buffalo. Served as Public Lighting Commissioner, 1902-5; member Public Library Board, Jan. 1, 1909-Dec. 31, 1914 (Instrumental in the construction of the historic Detroit Public Main Library at 5201 Woodward--opened 3/21/1921). Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Director Provident Loan Society, United Jewish Charities (ex-president). Republican. Jewish religion. Member B'nai B'rith. Club: Phoenix. Recreation: reading. Office: 909 Greenwood Ave, 543 Franklin, Residence: 84 Adelaide St "BERNARD GINSBURG. Opened as Branch 11 in rented quarters at 540 Hastings Street, December 1913. Moved to a permanent building at 91 Brewster Street, between St. Antoine and Hastings, May 15, 1917. Because of declining patronage, this building was turned over to the Recreation Department in May 1927 and the branch relocated in a rented store on Hastings. It remained there until November 1928 when the branch was closed permanently. Named for a member of the Library Commission." Woodford, Frank B. Parnassus on Main Street: A History of the Detroit Public Library. Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 1965. 437. Also noted that the Ginsburg Branch Library building was one of 10 Carnegie library buildings in the DPL system.

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The Brewster-Douglass Housing Projects were the largest residential housing project owned by the city of Detroit, located in the Brush Park section on the east side of Detroit, Michigan, near the Chrysler Freeway, Mack Avenue and St. Antoine Street. The housing project is named after Frederick Douglass, African American abolitionist, author, and reformer.The complex was home to such notable figures as Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, Lily Tomlin, Loni Love, and Etterlene DeBarge, during their early years. The claymation animated series, The PJs, was based on the housing project, as well. It was also seen in a screenshots for the movie Dreamgirls, as well as D12's debut music video. RuPaul mentions the Brewster Projects in the intro of the 1992 song, "Supermodel ".

The Hilberry Theatre is located at 4743 Cass Avenue in Midtown Detroit, Michigan where it is employed by 40-50 graduate students at the Wayne State University main campus, who are pursuing degrees in acting, directing, or design management. Created in 1963, the Hilberry Theatre is the oldest graduate repertory company in the United States. The Hilberry Theatre puts on roughly six different plays, both modern and classic, from October until May each year.HistoryIn February 1917, the First Church of Christ Scientist was built on the corner of Cass Avenue and Hancock Street, in the heat of Midtown Detroit. The Christian Scientists of Detroit was a growing community and in need of a location to hold their services. The building was able to hold up to 1,512 members and included a 60-foot stage and 22 rooms. Later on in 1961, it was bought and remodeled by Wayne State University. Wayne State purchased the Hilberry Theatre for $250,000 which included a $25,000 down payment and was officially owned by the University on June 15, 1961.After many renovations, the church was renamed the Hilberry Theatre, after Wayne States fourth president, Clarence B. Hilberry, and reopened in January 1964. There is now a bronze bust (sculpture) of Clarence Hilberry in the main lobby of the theatre in honor of all his great accomplishments. The first play that was performed at the Hilberry Theatre was called Shakespeare 400, in honor of William Shakespeare's 400th anniversary of birth. Today, the Hilberry Theatre is one of three different historical buildings that are now used for classes by Wayne State students. The Hilberry is also considered to be one of the best training grounds for new and upcoming actors/actresses and directors in the area.

The G.A.R. building was purchased by the media production firm Mindfield from the City of Detroit in November, 2011. Mindfield has started renovating the G.A.R., with opening slated for 2013. Mindfield plans to occupy the top two floors itself, lease the ground floor for retail and a restaurant, and dedicate a memorial to Civil War Veterans. The G.A.R. Building was designed by architect Julian Hess, and constructed at 1942 West Grand River and Cass as an appropriate structure for meetings and other G.A.R. related activities. The original construction cost was split between the Grand Army of the Republic (who paid $6000 of the cost) and the city of Detroit (who paid the remainder of the $44,000 total cost). Construction commenced in 1897 on the five-story building.

The Space Conveniently located off the I-75 freeway, and just minutes from Downtown and Midtown Detroit, The Eastern is a 5,000 square foot multi-use industrial space on Russell Street in the historic Eastern Market District. With its polished concrete floors, metal beam frame, and galvanized 18 foot steel ceilings, the generous floor plan can accommodate up to 300 person events. The Eastern includes 5,000 square feet of outdoor space, wi-fi access, and a wireless speaker system. Additionally, upon request, the venue offers valet parking, as well as vintage seating, tables, and displays. By fall 2015, an initial upgrade to the site will be completed, featuring a full built-out bar made from reclaimed materials and an outdoor patio with catering kitchen shed. Ideal for both public and private bookings, the venue lends itself to a variety of uses, hosting events such as holiday markets, art gallery openings, photo shoots, and weddings, to name a few. Please contact us to schedule a viewing or to inquire about our hourly, half-day, and full-day rates. The History The site, formerly home to Hook and Ladder House No. 5 and the Detroit Fire Department Repair Shop, is inextricably associated with the development of Detroit’s professional fire department. Erected in 1888, Hook and Ladder House No. 5 is now the second oldest standing fire station in the city of Detroit. Architects William Malcomson and William Higginbotham received the commission for the station construction, and are known for several of Detroit’s early firehouses in Late Victorian styles. The building adjacent to House No. 5 was built on the site of the horse training track in 1917 to house the department’s central Repair Shop, and reflected the transition from horse-drawn to motorized vehicles. The north elevation of the Repair Shop is more utilitarian in nature, constructed with steel frames, reinforced concrete floors, faced in brick, and fenestrated with square industrial type windows. Specifically, The Eastern is located in the eighteen foot high one story section of the Repair Shop that was built primarily to house a fire truck wash room.

The David Whitney Building is a historic class-A skyscraper located at 1 Park Avenue (1550 Woodward Avenue from 1921 to 2014), on the northern edge of Downtown Detroit, Michigan, within the Grand Circus Park Historic District. The building stands on a wedge-shaped site at the junction of Park Avenue, Woodward Avenue, and Washington Boulevard. Construction on the 19-floor structure began in 1914.

The Metropolitan Building is a high-rise office building located on a triangular lot at 33 John R Street in downtown Detroit, Michigan, near Grand Circus Park.The building was built in 1924 and finished in 1925. It stands at 15 stories and was once occupied by shops, offices, and the facilities of jewelry manufacturers and wholesalers leading it to also be known as the "Jeweler's Building". The manufacture of luminous watch dials in the building left behind several toxic substances that have thwarted redevelopment plans. Architects Weston and Ellington designed it in a Neo-Gothic style. The exterior of the building is faced with brick, granite, and terra cotta.The Metropolitan Building closed in 1977 and current plans call for development into lofts. In March 2010, the Downtown Development Authority voted to install safety scaffolding and netting on the building to prevent parts of the facade from falling.In September 2013, the city requested bids for removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials from the building to determine if it should be demolished or restored. The property was offered to Rock Ventures, owned by developer Dan Gilbert, however the company declined to take ownership of the structure. Earlier, Bruce Schwartz of Bedrock Real Estate Services, one of Rock Ventures subsidiaries, said that part of the building could be demolished to construct a public space, lofts and offices. However, he later said the company would be open to restoring the structure.

DTE Energy Headquarters is a class-A office complex at I-75 and Grand River on the west side of Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It consists of three buildings: Detroit Edison Plaza, DTE Energy Building, and the Detroit Edison Company Service Building.Detroit Edison PlazaThe Edison Plaza Building is the large, dark brown skyscraper in the complex. It is also referred to as "the Walker Cisler Building." The lighted signs at the top of the building display "DTE Energy". It was constructed in 1971, and contains 25 floors, reaching a height of 114m. It is built in the International style of architecture. It is composed of steel, with many glass windows. It bears an architectural resemblance to the nearby Executive Plaza Building. In 2007, DTE announced a transformation of the area around its downtown headquarters into landscaped areas with a reflecting pool and walkway adjacent to the MGM Grand Detroit.The General Office Building is located at 2000 Second Ave. between Elizabeth St. and Beech St. It was constructed in 1921 and stands at nine stories in height. The building, designed in the renaissance revival architectural style, is used primarily for offices. It is part of the DTE Energy Headquarters complex of buildings.The Service Building is a lowrise building that stands at 6 floors in height, and was completed in 1938. It stands on Third Ave. between Elizabeth St. and Beech St. A "Town Square" hall exists on the second floor of the eastern section of the Service Building and is used for company meetings and other events.

The Lofts of Merchants Row, formerly the Frank & Seder Department Store Building, is a 41m 6-storey high-rise completed in 1891 on Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit, Michigan. The building was the tallest in the state when built, and later joined with the larger addition directly to the south in 1921. The upper part of the facade is cast iron, reputedly the last such facade in Detroit.Frank & SederRussian Jewish immigrants Isaac Seder and Jacob H. Frank started a wholesale women's wear business in the early 1900s, then switched to retail, opening a downtown Pittsburgh store in 1907. The business grew, expanding into a department store, and adding locations in New York City, Philadelphia and Detroit.The Pittsburgh Frank & Seder was expanded in 1913, but destroyed by fire in 1917 at a loss of $600,000; its replacement was completed in 1918.The first Frank & Seder Philadelphia store opened in 1915, reopened in 1925 with 250000ft2, and was joined by a 60,000ft2 branch store for women's wear in 1929. F&S built an eight-story Detroit store on Woodlawn Avenue with 180-foot frontage and financial capital of $3,000,000; "one unit" of the store opened in April 1921 while construction was apparently ongoing. An initial design called for a 12-story building, 120 by 150 feet, reinforced concrete, brick, and steel.National Department Stores acquired the Frank & Seder group of stores in 1923, including Frank & Seder, Inc. (Pittsburgh); Lewin-Nieman Co. (Pittsburgh); Fink Co. (Philadelphia); Frank A Seder Co. of Philadelphia and Frank & Seder Co. of Detroit.

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The Maccabees Building is a historic building located at 5057 Woodward Avenue in Midtown Detroit, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. and is currently owned by Wayne State University.The building consists of a five-story base which covers the entire site. The nine-story spine sits above this rising to a height of 197ft with ten-story wings buttressing each corner. The building's exterior resembles the letter "H" with this clearly evident on the fourth through tenth story floorplans.The high-rise truss tower features Art Deco and Romanesque details which include large arched windows on the ground and second level with rose windows accenting the second floor. Windows on the tenth and fourteenth floor are arched with decorative spandrel panels. The exterior is faced with limestone. The entrance is recessed in a three-story barrel vault arch which continues into the building to form the lobby ceiling.The central section is topped by a radio broadcast tower. This was originally the broadcast tower for WXYZ radio, and television, until the station moved to new facilities in 1959. WGPR radio now occupies transmission facilities on the tower, along with some data transmission equipment for Wayne State University. The height above ground to the tip of the antenna is 465.9ft.

The Rosa Parks Transit Center is the main local bus station in Detroit, Michigan serving as the central hub for the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus system. The station was built on the site of Times Square in the west end of Downtown Detroit.DescriptionThe three-story, 25,700 square foot structure includes space for restrooms, an indoor waiting area, retail space, transit police offices, and a Detroit Police Department mini-station. The most distinguishing feature of the transit center is its soaring tensile canopy. The transit center building was designed by Parsons Brinckerhoff, and the canopy by FTL Design Engineering Studio of Detroit.Besides acting as the central hub of DDOT, the station is a stop on many SMART routes which connect the city to its suburbs, the Transit Windsor Tunnel Bus, a commuter and special bus service connecting the downtowns of Detroit and Windsor, and a stop for Megabus. The Detroit People Mover's Times Square station and Michigan Avenue station are across the street from the transit center.

The Nellie Leland School is a school building, originally built to serve handicapped children, located at 1395 Antietam Avenue in Detroit, Michigan (the former location of the Detroit Barracks, where Lieutenant Ulysses S. Grant served from 1849 - 1851). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The building has been renovated into loft space.HistoryHenry M. Leland was a Detroit automotive pioneer who founded both the Cadillac and Lincoln automotive companies. His wife, Nellie Leland, was active in the philanthropic community, focusing on the hardships of poor citizens with tuberculosis and promoting the scientific search for a cure. Nellie Leland died in 1910, but two years later, Henry built an open air school to serve children in the early stages of tuberculosis, naming the structure after his wife.At the time, there was no requirement for school systems to adapt to the needs of handicapped children. Leland encouraged Detroit school officials to build a school to serve the special needs of physically handicapped children, and in 1917 the Detroit School Board built the current structure at a cost of $111,495, transferring the name, Nellie Leland, from the earlier school. The Nellie Leland School contained innovative structural features that allowed handicapped children to learn, including such things as wheelchair ramps. The school proved popular, and in 1920, an addition was constructed to accommodate children awaiting admission; an elevator was added at the same time.