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Andiamo Celebrity Showroom


Vegas meets Italy
7096 E 14 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48092
United States
+1 586 268 3200
http://andiamoitalia.com/acs.htm
The flagship of the Andiamo family's chain of Italian restaurants throughout metropolitan Detroit, this restaurant has a showroom that brings a touch of Las Vegas to Michigan. The musical and comedy acts are targeted toward an older, middle-of-the-road audience. Headliners include the likes of the Platters, the Gaylords, Paul Anka and Don Rickles. Dinner-and-show packages and season tickets are available. The cozy restaurant features hearty, generous portions of Italian staples as well as non-traditional Milanese dishes and a huge wine list. Banquet and catering facilities are available.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Blind Pig


Music mania
208 South 1st Street
Detroit, MI 48104
United States
+1 734 996 8555 / +1 734 623 9962 (Bookings)
http://www.blindpigmusic.com
Two of music's greatest—Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon have played at this nightclub. Well, that should be introduction enough! Rocking the music scene since the 1970s, the Blind Pig has gone from being just a bar with a small stage, to a thriving hub for music lovers. Local talent and touring bands from all over the world have entertained audiences here. Past performers include REM, Soul Asylum, Nirvana and many, many more. From blues to techno and punk to rock, the Blind Pig has seen it all over the years. There is an additional bar known as the Eight Ball Saloon housed in the basement. Check the website for the latest bands hitting the scene.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Blind Pig photo by Adrian J. Vlcko
Photo: Adrian J. Vlcko
 

 
Captain's Bar & Grille


Bar and event-venue
260 Schweizers Place
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
+1 313 394 0157
Head over to downtown Detroit for a chilled out evening at Captain's. This casual, fun bar and restaurant is not just a place to grab a drink but also to enjoy a live performance or two by local musicians. A much sought-after and vibrant concert venue, it has played host to a variety of performers. Call to check for the latest events on the calendar and book your tickets today.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Chamber Music Society of Detroit


Chamber music in the air
Detroit Country Day School
22305 West 13 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48025
United States
+1 248 737 9980
http://www.comehearcmsd.org/
Since 1943, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit has presented remarkable seasons of polished classical music despite never having a venue of its own. Musicians of national, international and local reputation perform on a sporadic basis, usually at the Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, a private academy in Bloomfield Hills. Occasionally concerts are held at Detroit's unmatched Orchestra Hall. If you appreciate chamber music, these productions are excellent and by far the best available in metropolitan Detroit.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Chene Park


Cool jazz breezes by the river
2600 East Atwater
Detroit, MI 48207
United States
+1 313 393 7827
During the summer months, the center of Detroit's vibrant jazz and blues scene is this small, graceful outdoor riverfront pavilion. It's one of the few places near downtown that takes full advantage of the city's waterfront. An attractive, understated fabric structure covers the stage. Cool breezes waft off the water, Canada's shoreline provides the backdrop, and a wide range of national and local acts provides the hot music. A Wednesday jazz series supplements regular weekend concerts and special events. The park is the finish for the Detroit International Marathon in October.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Chene Park photo by Steve Grant
Photo: Steve Grant
Chene Park photo by Tramale Turner
Photo: Tramale Turner
Chene Park photo by Rich Kaszeta
Photo: Rich Kaszeta
Chene Park photo by chana williams
Photo: chana williams
Chene Park photo by Laura Wong
Photo: Laura Wong
Chene Park photo by Jon D.
Photo: Jon D.
 

 
Cobo Arena


Super Arena
300 Civic Center Drive
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
+1 313 983 6616
Situated near the Detroit River, the Cobo Arena is one of Michigan's finest event sites, entertaining national and international audiences for over four decades. The Detroit Basketball Championships are held here and so are some of the greatest rock and roll concerts in the world - Slipknot, Madonna and KISS to name a few. Contemporary bands such as Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Bush, Oasis, Blink 182, Ben Harper, and the Goo Goo Dolls as well as seasoned veterans like Bob Dylan play here today. Cobo hosts several sporting and civic events, rallies, gatherings and location shoots.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Cobo Arena photo by Bill Walsh
Photo: Bill Walsh
Cobo Arena photo by Ed Roth
Photo: Ed Roth
Cobo Arena photo by Renee Tellez
Photo: Renee Tellez
Cobo Arena photo by Mark Hellekjaer
Photo: Mark Hellekjaer
Cobo Arena photo by Greg S
Photo: Greg S
Cobo Arena photo by andre3002
Photo: andre3002
Cobo Arena photo by erin and grande baliad
Photo: erin and grande baliad
Cobo Arena photo by A Dubs
Photo: A Dubs
 

 
Crystal Gardens Banquet Center


Garden banquets
16703 Fort Street
Southgate
Detroit, MI 48195
United States
+1 734 285 2210
http://www.crystalgardensonlin...
If you are looking out for the perfect place to treat your friends after you have tied the knot, then look no further, you have found the venue of choice. Whether wedding receptions or proms, this place provides the facilities you may require in hosting such events. There are also various fashion and trade shows that take place here. Apart from all this, there are concerts held periodically, so you have enough reason to visit the Crystal Gardens. Presently, they have expanded to five locations. All for your convenience!

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
DTE Energy Music Theatre


Outdoor Concert
7774 Sashabaw Road
Detroit, MI 48348
United States
+1 248 377 0100 / +1 248 625 8258
http://www.palacenet.com/
Sit on the grass and watch your favorites perform. Lawn seating and natural surroundings make up the ambience of this theatre. It was formerly known as Pine Knob Music Theatre and has had performances by the B-52's, the Cranberries, and Jackson Browne. All events held here are 'Rain or Shine' events and shows are canceled only during extreme weather conditions. Check the website for the events schedule. An additional 3USD is charged for parking. Children's discounts may vary per event.

Review © 2007, Wcities
DTE Energy Music Theatre photo by Sarah [Byilly] Jonas
Photo: Sarah [Byilly] Jonas
 

 
Detroit Opera House


Restored to Grandeur
1526 Broadway
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
+1 313 961 3500
http://www.motopera.org/
Newly restored to its former splendor, the Detroit Opera House is an aged downtown landmark that now finds itself right in the middle of the action, bordered by the Theatre District, Comerica Park, and Greektown. The superb acoustics in the hall provide a prime venue for the Michigan Opera Theatre and for a variety of other performing arts productions, including plays, concerts and dance performances. In days gone by, it was a theatre, concert and movie house, the fifth-largest in the world when it opened in 1922. The frescoes, marble stairways, draperies and chandeliers from its glory days have been restored. The Opera House reopened in 1996 with a performance by Luciano Pavarotti.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Detroit Opera House photo by Pavel Dyban
Photo: Pavel Dyban
Detroit Opera House photo by SNWEB.ORG
Photo: SNWEB.ORG
Detroit Opera House photo by dtownie.com
Photo: dtownie.com
Detroit Opera House photo by Scott Reed
Photo: Scott Reed
Detroit Opera House photo by Julius
Photo: Julius
Detroit Opera House photo by Laura
Photo: Laura
Detroit Opera House photo by Simone Y. Emberton
Photo: Simone Y. Emberton
Detroit Opera House photo by Chaitree Basak
Photo: Chaitree Basak
 

 
Emerald Theatre


Detroit's Jewel
31 North Walnut Street
Detroit, MI 48043
United States
+1 586 913 1920
http://www.emeraldtheatre.com/
Detroit's premier concert venue and nightclub, The Emerald Theatre hosts rock, jazz and blues acts during the week and on the weekends it transforms in to a happening nightclub. The Complex also houses the Rock Room, which is a lounge bar where you'll find an array of theme nights, drink specials and a quality mix of rock & roll. Its sound system envelops patrons and infuses their very being with music! They play old-time disco tunes, light rap on the order of Beastie Boys, new-wave favorites such as New Order and the Violent Femmes and contemporary electronic dance. The Emerald is loud and fun, and has been instrumental in reinventing this city's nightlife.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Emerald Theatre photo by The Detroit Pod Show
Photo: The Detroit Pod Show
Emerald Theatre photo by daycoppens
Photo: daycoppens
 

 
Fisher Theatre


Opulent Anchor of Theater Scene
3011 W Grand Blvd
Suite 100
Detroit, MI 48202
United States
+1 313 872 1000
http://www.nederlanderdetroit....
Located inside the golden-domed Fisher Building in Detroit's New Center, the Fisher Theatre has long been Detroit's venue for touring productions of Broadway plays and musicals. These and other national theatrical productions usually fill the seats at this meticulously renovated historic gem. The lobby of the Fisher Building is spectacularly ornate, and the theatre itself is grand. Over the years, it has been Detroit's stable window on the world of theatre and one of the most elegant destinations in the city. All the seats, even in the balcony, are good ones.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Fisher Theatre photo by Naoko McCracken
Photo: Naoko McCracken
Fisher Theatre photo by Merlin Elsner
Photo: Merlin Elsner
 

 
Fox Theatre


Unequalled treasure of wretched excess
2211 Woodward Avenue (Corporate Headquarters)
4th Floor
Detroit, MI 48201
United States
+1 313 596 3200 / +1 313 471 6611 (Box Office)
http://www.olympiaentertainmen...
The preservation of this theater is one of Detroit's proudest achievements. The 5,000 seat palace of the arts, arguably the most opulent in the nation when it opened in 1928, was designated a national landmark in 1989 after a $11 million refurbishment by new owner Mike Ilitch. The oldest, continually operating theater in the United States features a 10-storeyed marquee, a six-storeyed lobby with a two-ton chandelier and 300,000 glass jewels in its interior. The exotic presentation of lions, gold fixtures and jaw-dropping grandeur harkens back to the flamboyant era of movie houses. The Fox is now busy with concerts, family-oriented shows and a wide variety of other offerings. It's the anchor of the Theatre District and perhaps Detroit's greatest civic treasure. Check the website for events and shows.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Fox Theatre photo by Paul Mastrogiacomo
Photo: Paul Mastrogiacomo
Fox Theatre photo by Lance Luce
Photo: Lance Luce
Fox Theatre photo by Mark Danielson
Photo: Mark Danielson
Fox Theatre photo by Rhonda McElroy
Photo: Rhonda McElroy
Fox Theatre photo by christophe dune
Photo: christophe dune
Fox Theatre photo by Terry Johnston
Photo: Terry Johnston
Fox Theatre photo by Rob Fekete
Photo: Rob Fekete
Fox Theatre photo by Pietro Caira
Photo: Pietro Caira
Fox Theatre photo by Trevor Connell
Photo: Trevor Connell
Fox Theatre photo by thataintright2006
Photo: thataintright2006
Fox Theatre photo by stratus19rt
Photo: stratus19rt
Fox Theatre photo by Melissa C. Ainslie
Photo: Melissa C. Ainslie
Fox Theatre photo by Lauren Baljeu
Photo: Lauren Baljeu
Fox Theatre photo by Baz's photos
Photo: Baz's photos
Fox Theatre photo by Michelle Lin
Photo: Michelle Lin
Fox Theatre photo by Chad Derdowski
Photo: Chad Derdowski
Fox Theatre photo by Tomofumi Kitano
Photo: Tomofumi Kitano
Fox Theatre photo by Leslie Marie A.
Photo: Leslie Marie A.
Fox Theatre photo by steavenbgill
Photo: steavenbgill
Fox Theatre photo by blackhole-factory
Photo: blackhole-factory
Fox Theatre photo by stephanie Schneider
Photo: stephanie Schneider
Fox Theatre photo by Alan Vultaggio
Photo: Alan Vultaggio
Fox Theatre photo by Joelle Sedlmeyer
Photo: Joelle Sedlmeyer
Fox Theatre photo by parkerdizzyatmosphere
Photo: parkerdizzyatmosphere
Fox Theatre photo by Deborah Henderson
Photo: Deborah Henderson
Fox Theatre photo by Billy G.
Photo: Billy G.
Fox Theatre photo by Timothy Bowman
Photo: Timothy Bowman
Fox Theatre photo by John VanderHaagen
Photo: John VanderHaagen
 

 
Harpos


Still Rockin'
14238 Harper Avenue
Detroit, MI 48213
United States
+1 313 824 1700
http://www.harposconcerttheatr...
It was originally called Harper Theatre and designed in art-deco style over 65 years ago. In the 70's it was converted into a nightclub, but today the marquee says Harpos Concert Theatre and events like MTV2's Headbangers Ball are hosted here. Other heavy-metal and industrial rock bands make Harpos the happening venue in Detroit.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Harpos photo by lavalight
Photo: lavalight
Harpos photo by BigFreaky
Photo: BigFreaky
 

 
Hill Auditorium


Concert culture
E.V. Moore Building, 1100 Baits Drive
School of Music, University of Michigan
Detroit, MI 48109-2085
United States
+1 734 764 0583 / +1 763 8587 (Ticket Office)
http://www.music.umich.edu/
Located on the campus of the University of Michigan and a facility of the University Of Michigan School Of Music, this auditorium is the largest event space on the campus. Enjoy the improved access and sound after its extensive USD33.5 million renovation and reopening in 1994. Come for the grand musical performances by various groups including the School of Music at this popular venue. Call to find out about the upcoming shows and ticket prices. If you are a lover of fine music, a performance at this venue shouldn't be missed.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Hill Auditorium photo by Nick Sortzi
Photo: Nick Sortzi
Hill Auditorium photo by Anne S.
Photo: Anne S.
Hill Auditorium photo by Edward Vielmetti
Photo: Edward Vielmetti
Hill Auditorium photo by Mark O'Brien
Photo: Mark O'Brien
Hill Auditorium photo by Todd Mundt
Photo: Todd Mundt
Hill Auditorium photo by Rebecca Hwang
Photo: Rebecca Hwang
Hill Auditorium photo by ∞ peter
Photo: ∞ peter
Hill Auditorium photo by Bob Elenbaas
Photo: Bob Elenbaas
Hill Auditorium photo by cacaobug
Photo: cacaobug
Hill Auditorium photo by Hollis
Photo: Hollis
Hill Auditorium photo by Patrick Powell
Photo: Patrick Powell
Hill Auditorium photo by Blake Erickson
Photo: Blake Erickson
Hill Auditorium photo by Andypiper
Photo: Andypiper
Hill Auditorium photo by David Betts
Photo: David Betts
Hill Auditorium photo by Kevin Karr
Photo: Kevin Karr
Hill Auditorium photo by Ben Yates
Photo: Ben Yates
 

 
Jerome Duncan Ford Theatre


For the Musically Inclined
14900 Metropolitan Parkway
Freedom Hill County Park
Detroit, MI 48312
United States
+1 586 979 7010 / +1 268 5100 (Box Office)
http://www.palacenet.com/
If you have music on your mind, then this is the place to be. The Jerome Duncan Ford Theatre holds concerts by various artists throughout the year. According to the ticket prices, the seating is classified into categories of Diamond, Platinum and Gold. The lawn area is also available for seating. 3USD per car is charged for parking. For events calendar, check the website.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Joe Louis Arena


The arena experience
600 Civic Center Dr
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
+1 313 396 7600
http://www.olympiaentertainmen...
Replacing the beloved old Olympia Stadium in 1974, Joe Louis Arena did not inspire immediate affection. Views are good even from the most distant of its 19,275 seats, but the architecture is uninspiring. Deck parking is available nearby, but the arena itself is jammed between the river and a freeway, and its exterior is confusing and indistinct. Named after the Detroit-born boxer of the 1930s, it's the home of the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings but is also used for collegiate hockey, concerts of every variety, wrestling, circuses, and even Disney on Ice shows. The People Mover stops at its door, so you can park elsewhere downtown and get here quickly.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Joe Louis Arena photo by Dave Linabury
Photo: Dave Linabury
Joe Louis Arena photo by Josette
Photo: Josette
Joe Louis Arena photo by Aron M.
Photo: Aron M.
Joe Louis Arena photo by Jeff Simms
Photo: Jeff Simms
Joe Louis Arena photo by Brandon Bautista
Photo: Brandon Bautista
Joe Louis Arena photo by Alfred Reloaded
Photo: Alfred Reloaded
Joe Louis Arena photo by ruhdew
Photo: ruhdew
Joe Louis Arena photo by Andrew Lenards
Photo: Andrew Lenards
Joe Louis Arena photo by lyrics_guru
Photo: lyrics_guru
Joe Louis Arena photo by Roland Young
Photo: Roland Young
Joe Louis Arena photo by Garrett Kelley
Photo: Garrett Kelley
Joe Louis Arena photo by renaud_g1
Photo: renaud_g1
Joe Louis Arena photo by Ryan T
Photo: Ryan T
Joe Louis Arena photo by Kris Groce
Photo: Kris Groce
Joe Louis Arena photo by David Vigna
Photo: David Vigna
Joe Louis Arena photo by Todd Brinkman
Photo: Todd Brinkman
Joe Louis Arena photo by benditlikegretzky
Photo: benditlikegretzky
Joe Louis Arena photo by Lucci95
Photo: Lucci95
Joe Louis Arena photo by cornholeo2552
Photo: cornholeo2552
Joe Louis Arena photo by Brian Albus
Photo: Brian Albus
 

 
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts


Expect Anything In This Suburban Culture Center
44575 Garfield Road
Detroit, MI 48038
United States
+1 586 286 2141 / +1 586 286 2222 (Ticket Office)
http://www.macombcenter.com
Located on the Central Campus of Macomb County Community College, this is a first-rate community arts center, the most active in the United States. It includes an art gallery and showcases a wide range of performances, from local musicians to touring musicals to family shows to dance to comedy acts. If you find yourself in the northeastern reaches of the Detroit area, this might be your best bet for entertainment. Each season the center presents an eclectic lineup of nearly 100 events, with a wide range of performers from the likes of Yo-Yo Ma to Tim Conway.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Majestic Theatre


Escapist alternative hangout
4120 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
United States
+1 313 833 9700
http://www.majesticdetroit.com/
One of Detroit's most unusual landmarks, the restored Majestic Theatre building houses a Middle Eastern restaurant, an upstairs bowling alley and a concert venue. Though everything, from poetry readings to political rallies can be found here, the most common fare is alternative rock music, performed by local or touring national acts. Adding to the bizarre attraction of the place is its history. The legendary magician Harry Houdini gave his last performance on stage here, on Halloween night 1926. He died a few days later of peritonitis at Detroit's old Grace Hospital. Today, expect a loud, youthful crowd at most events.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Majestic Theatre photo by phil dokas
Photo: phil dokas
Majestic Theatre photo by amanda
Photo: amanda
Majestic Theatre photo by Ruth Urlacher
Photo: Ruth Urlacher
 

 
Masonic Temple


Temple of grandeur
500 Temple St
Detroit, MI 48201
United States
+1 313 832 7100
http://themasonic.com/
The largest Masonic Temple in the world, this ornate 14-story building opened in 1926. For decades its 5,000-seat, acoustically rich and intimate auditorium served as Detroit's choicest venue for concerts, opera and plays. Now that it has plenty of competition, the auditorium hosts only sporadic events. The impressive building has 1,037 rooms, including ten decorative period lodge rooms; a Scottish Rite Cathedral that seats 1,600 people and has rich ceiling carvings and colors; and a 17,500-square-foot drill hall with a floating floor laid atop felt cushions. It's a Detroit landmark.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Masonic Temple photo by Matt Callow
Photo: Matt Callow
Masonic Temple photo by Scot Alsop
Photo: Scot Alsop
Masonic Temple photo by emily dunn
Photo: emily dunn
Masonic Temple photo by Brian Munroe
Photo: Brian Munroe
Masonic Temple photo by Tatiana Falk
Photo: Tatiana Falk
Masonic Temple photo by rich-s
Photo: rich-s
Masonic Temple photo by Nick Michaelson
Photo: Nick Michaelson
Masonic Temple photo by clobby
Photo: clobby
Masonic Temple photo by Dennis McDowell
Photo: Dennis McDowell
Masonic Temple photo by NomadLuv
Photo: NomadLuv
Masonic Temple photo by Cris
Photo: Cris
Masonic Temple photo by Eamon Daly
Photo: Eamon Daly
Masonic Temple photo by Sarah A. Fisher
Photo: Sarah A. Fisher
 

 
Max M. Fisher Music Center-- Detroit Symphony Orchestra


Musical Ecstacy
3711 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
United States
+1 313 576 5111 (Box Office)
http://www.detroitsymphony.com
Founded in 1914, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is one of the United States' most prestigious and accessible orchestras. In 2003, it launched the Max M. Fisher Music Center, a performing arts complex, which has become a popular venue for musical concerts of various genres, including some of the most popular jazz concerts in town. The Max houses the famous Orchestra Hall, the Music Box, Atrium and Allesee Hall. Excellent acoustics and state-of-the-art facilities make every performance memorable. The Max also has facilities to host conferences, private concerts, banquets and weddings.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Max M. Fisher Music Center-- Detroit Symphony Orchestra photo by stratus19rt
Photo: stratus19rt
 

 
Meadow Brook Music Festival


Festival Time
Oakland University
3554 Walton Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48309
United States
+1 248 377 0100 / +1 248 340 7400
http://www.palacenet.com/
Meadow Brook Music Festival is really more of a venue than a festival. It hosts a summer-long concert series held on the lawn of Oakland University every year. The lawn can seat around 7619 people. The open-air ambience makes it an ideal venue for music and other festivals. Do not forget to take an umbrella to protect yourself from the rains. Check website for event schedule (which includes top acts in rock 'n' roll such as Ted Nugent and Ben Harper). Parking charges are 10USD. The Box Office opens on the day of the first concert in June.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Michigan State Fairgrounds & Exposition Center


Everything's Fair
1120 West State Fair Avenue
Corner of Woodard and Eight Mile
Detroit, MI 48203
United States
+1 313 369 8250 / +1 313 369 8254
http://www.michigan.gov/mistat...
Home to the Michigan State Fair, the fairgrounds also host events such as the Gun and Knife Show, Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet, Building Material Auction, and various wrestling events. The indoor coliseum is also home to the Wayne State University Hockey team. The fairgrounds have been around since the 1850s and attract crowds from neighboring states as well. On-site parking is available.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Michigan State Fairgrounds & Exposition Center photo by Liza
Photo: Liza
 

 
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts


Historic temple of dance
350 Madison Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
+1 313 963 2366
http://www.musichall.org/
Opened in 1928 as the Wilson Theatre, the Music Hall underwent a $6.5 million renovation in the mid-1990s. This historic venue is sometimes considered the dance capital of the midwestern United States. Though dance is the top attraction, the center's eclectic schedule includes musicals, opera, family shows and comedy acts, almost always national touring productions. It's ideally situated between the new stadiums and Greektown and, after decades of bravely going it all alone, now finds itself an integral part of a thriving theatre district. All of the 1,701 seats have great sight lines and wonderful acoustics.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts photo by SNWEB.ORG
Photo: SNWEB.ORG
 

 
Orchestra Hall


Gem Returned to Splendor
3711 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
United States
+1 313 576 5111 (Box Office)
http://www.detroitsymphony.com
One of Detroit's few treasures saved from the wrecking ball by ardent preservationists, Orchestra Hall, the beautifully restored home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, boasts top-notch acoustics and a fascinating history. It opened in 1919 and was the home of the symphony until World War II. The symphony could not afford to stay here, so, from 1941 to 1951, it was called the Paradise Theatre and was an acclaimed venue for such jazz greats as Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Count Basie. By 1960, it was abandoned. Benefits and marches saved the hall from destruction, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It took 19 years of painstaking renovations, plagued by funding problems, before the hall reopened in 1989. It's a real historical gem.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Palace of Auburn Hills


Busy Suburban Arena
2 Championship Dr
Detroit, MI 48326
United States
+1 248 377 0100
http://www.palacenet.com/
The Palace of Auburn Hills is a huge modern arena rising starkly up out of the suburban fields north of Detroit. It opened in 1988 as the new home of the Detroit Pistons. It now hosts four other sports teams. It is also a top venue for large-audience concerts, stage shows and other events. The Palace is surrounded by a huge parking lot and prone to traffic jams, but inside it is a superior facility for large events. It has been named "Arena of the Year" seven times by the entertainment trade publication Performance.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Palace of Auburn Hills photo by Brandon Cirillo
Photo: Brandon Cirillo
Palace of Auburn Hills photo by Wes Shelton
Photo: Wes Shelton
Palace of Auburn Hills photo by mamendes
Photo: mamendes
Palace of Auburn Hills photo by Jeff Johnson
Photo: Jeff Johnson
Palace of Auburn Hills photo by Steve R.
Photo: Steve R.
 

 
Phoenix Plaza Amphitheatre


Musical Chair
10 Waters Street
Detroit, MI 48342
United States
+1 248 645 6666
This open-air amphitheatre is an ideal venue to enjoy performances to the fullest! If it rains, be assured that you will be drenched as there is minimum shelter available. Throughout the year, this place witnesses a variety of acts and talents. The experience is unique as the small size of the pavilion leaves room for an enhanced interaction amongst the audiences and the entertainers. For the convenience of the people, Phoenix Plaza also provides a shuttle service to the amphitheatre, priced at 10USD. The box office is open on show days only.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Pine Knob Music Theatre


Summer concert venue extraordinaire
Sashabaw Road at I-75
Detroit, MI 48236
United States
+1 248 377 0100
http://www.palacenet.com
Open from May through Labor Day, Pine Knob is the biggest outdoor concert venue in southeastern Michigan. It's close to an hour's drive from downtown Detroit, nestled in a wooded area of northern Oakland County. With a large pavilion seating area and a hillside for lawn seating behind it, the facility attracts big crowds to see top musical acts, usually pop, rock, or country and western. Expect long lines at rest rooms and concessions and a long wait after the show to get out of the parking area. For many years Pine Knob competed with the Meadow Brook Music Festival, but now both are owned by the same company.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Pontiac Silverdome


Live Entertainment
1200 Featherstone Road
Detroit, MI 48342
United States
+1 248 858 7358 / +1 248 456 1600 (Box Office)
http://www.silverdome.com/
The Jacksons, Pink Floyd, Madonna, Backstreet Boys, World Cup Soccer teams, Pope John Paul II - they have all been here! This unique indoor stadium, with a seating capacity of 80,325, is host to music concerts, sporting events, religious gatherings and more. Its claim to fame includes being the first indoor stadium to host a soccer game, on fresh grass, during the 1993 U.S. Cup. Events are also held in its 100+ acre parking area - wrestling, motorcycle racing, college and high school football games, consumer shows etc. Silverdome is definitely beyond comparison.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Pontiac Silverdome photo by Timothy J. Dumas
Photo: Timothy J. Dumas
 

 
Royal Oak Music Theatre


Grand Performances
318 West Fourth Street
Detroit, MI 48067
United States
+1 248 399 2980
http://www.royaloakmusictheatr...
The Royal Oak Theatre's lobby was returned to its original design scheme, which boasts of elaborate stenciling, ornate trim and old-fashioned wall sconces. It has been host to a variety of performers from the fields of music, theatre and comedy acts. The theatre is also used for high-end corporate parties and doubles up as a nightclub. The only thing you won't see here is an actual musical theatre!

Review © 2007, Wcities
Royal Oak Music Theatre photo by Marjorie O'Brien
Photo: Marjorie O'Brien
Royal Oak Music Theatre photo by Kate Sumbler
Photo: Kate Sumbler
Royal Oak Music Theatre photo by Mindy Large
Photo: Mindy Large
Royal Oak Music Theatre photo by Angela Eick
Photo: Angela Eick
Royal Oak Music Theatre photo by Shaana Way
Photo: Shaana Way
 

 
Saint Andrews Hall


The Saints Go Rocking
431 East Congress Street
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
+1 313 961 8961 / +1 313 961 8137
http://www.standrewshall.com/
Hip Hop, Booty, Dancehall and Electro. If you want to rock to these tunes and more, then come on over to Saint Andrews Hall and Shelter where DJ Godfather and Paul Martindale perform. You can also party with the likes of Bowling for Soup and Still Never Fading.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Saint Andrews Hall photo by Melissa Kilbride
Photo: Melissa Kilbride
Saint Andrews Hall photo by erin leah pryde
Photo: erin leah pryde
Saint Andrews Hall photo by Gina Myers
Photo: Gina Myers
Saint Andrews Hall photo by Charlotte Lawrie
Photo: Charlotte Lawrie
Saint Andrews Hall photo by Cori Chesnutt
Photo: Cori Chesnutt
 

 
State Theatre


On guard for dances or concerts
2115 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
United States
+1 313 961 5450
http://www.statetheatredetroit...
Since it opened in 1925, The Fillmore Detroit was called The State Theater earlier. Like many downtown Detroit movie houses, it has gone through numerous incarnations, from legitimate theater to burlesque to art-house cinema. Adjacent to the Fox Theatre, it's now in the center of downtown's hot zone. As a dance club, with a dozen bars sprinkled throughout its ornate interior, a high-tech video wall and a tri-level cabaret style set-up, it's perfect for parties. It's also used for concerts and movies. Patrons gawk at the white marble staircase, crystal chandelier and Corinthian columns in the lobby, and at statues of knights in armor guarding the stage.

Review © 2007, Wcities
State Theatre photo by Daniel Lackey
Photo: Daniel Lackey
State Theatre photo by Terry Chan
Photo: Terry Chan
State Theatre photo by -anna-
Photo: -anna-
State Theatre photo by -anna-
Photo: -anna-
State Theatre photo by dimag
Photo: dimag
 

 
Zoo Bar


Calling all party animals
415 East Congress Street
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
+1 313 961 5005
Head down to downtown Detroit for a zoo with a difference; it houses only party animals. This trendy three storey club is known for its packed dance floors and great hip hop music. But the best part about Zoo Bar is that it plays host to a variety of rocking events like Superbowl parties and concerts. So wield your tickets, pick up a drink from the bar and enjoy a night of foot thumping music.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Zoo Bar photo by Jack Orlik
Photo: Jack Orlik
 

 
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