Detroit Proud: Around Town - Weekend of 8/22
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Detroit Proud was hard pressed to find a local band that was more primed to shine on the national stage than Detroit-based Kaleido. Check out our interview with lead singer Christina Chriss!
Want to help us make a movie? Sure. Why not? Watch "Alan's Song", a local indie film about a disillusioned songwriter and a struggling painter who find inspiration in one another. It's free on Vimeo!
The Man in the City Film Series gives Detroit filmmakers an outlet to showcase their work. This ongoing event highlights locally-produced films that raise much-needed program dollars for Y Arts of the YMCA.
He's one of 32 rappers in the world to be selected for the BBC Radio's 1Xtra 2014 World Cup Freestyle competition.
Covered acts range from the nationally‐acclaimed Grand Funk Railroad and The Supremes, to local favorites like The Hard Lessons and Phantasmagoria.
'Tis the season for film! With all those fancy Hollywood film celebrations happening, we thought we could shine a light on what's going on in our community… so film fans, rejoice! CBS 62 is here for you, once again.
Lately, "The Z" has captured all the buzz - a massive, ten-story, "Z"-shaped parking structure, retail center, and art gallery which recently opened its doors to the public last week. Among the most impressive features of this structure are the paint-covered interior walls, showcasing the work of twenty-seven international artists who worked day and night to make this vision a reality. Here's a look at some of their murals...in progress!
This weekend, Detroit will be receiving some national attention in yet another marquee event. When you're watching The Grammy Awards, Sunday night on CBS 62, pay close attention to the commercials. Red Bull will be running a commercial - on a national level - showcasing their "Red Bull House Of Art," located right here in the heart of Detroit.
Deciding to shine a Detroit Proud spotlight on Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. was a no-brainer. The duo, comprised of Metro Detroit natives Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott, have achieved national acclaim, yet still stay true to their roots right here in the D. In fact, a recent viral video features Josh and Daniel listing "Reasons Why Detroit Is Awesome" - which WE think is pretty...well...awesome.
The Detroit band, The Sights, is set to release their compilation of tour diaries from their US and European tour with fun-time rockers Tenacious D. The 270-page tour diary was written by the front man of The Sights, Eddie Baranek.
Welcome to the first of many, Detroit-inspired playlists. Each week we are digging through all of the talent in local and well-known Detroit musicians to put together a mix of Detroit style, Detroit groove, and Detroit rock – with everything from the beloved classic hits to the local numbers you hear at our own Metro Detroit venues.
Metro Detroit has a long list of history-rich, legendary record stores. With all of the choices to choose from, it's nearly impossible to visit each one. CBS 62 has put together the ultimate list of where to find that 1956 jazz vinyl you've been searching for, or that 1987 cassette tape that you absolutely need to complete your collection.
You walk into a room. You hear a trumpet. You hear drums. Naturally, you think you're about to look over and see a stage full of instruments.
Between fronting the successful Detroit rock band The Sights and serving as one of the music directors at School of Rock, Eddie Baranek has his bases covered when it comes to contributing to Detroit's rock 'n' roll past, present, and future. If you've seen Eddie perform live, his energy is contagious, and it's no wonder he's working to inspire young musicians to embrace their musical talents. When we told Eddie about our effort to put a spotlight on local film and music, he jumped on board without batting an eye...
A Pontiac mother has pleaded no contest to welfare fraud charges in the investigation of three children left abandoned for years.
Fitzgerald, 50, replaces Jonathan Smith, who was fired by the university Sunday after less than two years in East Lansing.
Dry conditions will continue on Monday, but snow showers will begin to move into Southeast Michigan around 7 p.m. Monday.
A Pontiac woman is desperate for answers after her husband was found shot and killed inside his pickup truck over the weekend.
After making history as the first woman elected mayor of Detroit, Mary Sheffield held her first town hall ahead of taking office to get the residents' insight on community issues.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
The culinary team at Ford Field has planned a special menu for Thursday's game when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers.
Downtown Rochester, Michigan, is now fully into the holiday spirit as it held its annual Big, Bright Light Show and Lagniappe celebration Monday evening.
America's Thanksgiving Parade takes place on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, in downtown Detroit.
Cade Cunningham scored eight of his 18 points in the final 3:21, and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks 99-98.
Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.
Holiday spending is hitting new records, but some data shows that people are buying fewer items amid higher prices.
Luigi Mangione, the man charged with murdering the UnitedHealthcare CEO, is in court for hearings on which evidence will be allowed at trial.
Republicans in the Indiana House of Representatives unveiled a new congressional map on Monday that aims to wipe out the state's two Democrat-held U.S. House districts.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Commonly called the "stomach flu," norovirus is a contagious infection that can cause inflammation of the stomach.
The Wyandotte Public Schools district says classes at Wilson Middle School will resume on Thursday after officials closed the school due to a "potential norovirus outbreak."
Cade Cunningham scored eight of his 18 points in the final 3:21, and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks 99-98.
Fitzgerald, 50, replaces Jonathan Smith, who was fired by the university Sunday after less than two years in East Lansing.
Michigan State plans to hire former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead its football program, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press.
Michigan State has fired football coach Jonathan Smith less than two years after he was hired, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press.
Jeremy Swayman stopped all three shots he faced in the shootout, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey–based car insurer that entered the Michigan market four years ago and now has over 100,000 customers here, appears on Michigan Matters to discuss insurance rates.
Protesters rallied on Monday over a proposed data center in Saline Township, Michigan. The protest comes ahead of the next public meeting.
Light snow tonight is the least of our concerns before much colder air arrives on Thursday.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for two suspects who are accused of breaking into a home and destroying property, including two "Ring" cameras.
After making history as the first woman elected mayor of Detroit, Mary Sheffield is holding her first town hall ahead of taking office to get the residents' insight on community issues.
The four people charged in the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, who died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at The Oxford Center, were back in court on Monday for the continuation of their preliminary examinations.