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 For concerts and techno music |
1540 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 222 1900 http://www.bleudetroit.com/ |
Bleu is an event venue and bar, that's extremely popular with the trendy locals. Excellent lighting and sound systems make this chic and modern club the perfect place for concerts and private events. Catch various DJs like Tiesto and Humpty Vision spin their tunes as well as performers who get the party going. Lovers of electronic and techno music, hip hop and urban melodies, you have found your calling! Check the website for upcoming events and grab your tickets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
 Upscale Supper Club |
333 Madison Street Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 963 9800 http://www.gemdetroit.com/cent... |
A trip to the Century Grille, housed in the same building as Detroit's historic Gem Theatre, is an experience for the eye as well as the stomach. After the club and the adjoining theatre were moved five blocks because of the downtown stadium-building project, developer Chuck Forbes restored and reopened the club as an upscale restaurant and 200-seat dinner theater. Thick carpets, old wood, upholstered chairs, chandeliers and Pewabic tile highlight the decor. Stained glass panels, ornate chandeliers, fireplaces and Pewabic tile were rescued from the downtown YWCA building before it was demolished for the stadiums. It is a place where Continental means North American, like the popular Jack Daniel's ribs, served with the chef's special Caribbean coleslaw. There is also an ample selection of seafood, and the desserts are memorable. Live jazz Thursday through Sunday makes this a truly fascinating piece of the new Theatre District. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Gem of a theatre |
333 Madison Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 963 9800 http://www.gemtheatre.com/cent... |
Located in the same building as the Gem Theatre, Century has its fair share of events to enthrall crowds. The stage is known to have hosted comedies, musicals and Broadway hits. Century Grille Restaurant is in the same building and it offers 'Dinner and Show' certificates and the Elwood Bar and Grill, located minutes away, holds similar packages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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 |
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 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 |
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Cajun Eats and Brassy Jazz |
400 Monroe Street Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 965 4600 http://www.fishbonesusa.com |
Greektown's revival was symbolized by the opening of this lively Cajun food-and-jazz emporium. On the same premises as the Atheneum Suites Hotel, Fishbone's is wildly popular, and celebrities such as Aretha Franklin often drop by. The authentic food includes Cajun catfish, snapper, crawfish, alligator and caviar shipped directly from Louisiana. Live New Orleans-style jazz is a nightly feature and the popular Sunday brunch also includes live jazz. Loud, happy and soulful, Fishbone's features dirty rice, jambalaya, whiskey chicken and ribs, and a brassy, sassy atmosphere. Spin-off Fishbone's have opened in Southfield (at 29244 Northwestern Highway) and St. Clair Shores (23722 Jefferson). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 GM's Auto Showcase |
100 Renaissance Center Level A Detroit, MI 48265 United States +1 313 667 7151 http://www.generalmotors.com |
Admission is free to this interactive exhibit showcasing the products and services of the world's largest automaker. The 50,000-square-foot showroom displays a rotating roster of 26 vehicles, including many never seen in North America. It's like an auto show for GM products only. Videos and audio players triggered by sensors help present product information. The exhibit has four sections: Touring and Luxury, Family and Neighborhood, Outdoors and Sports Enthusiasts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relocated, Renovated Theatrical Treasure |
333 Madison Ave Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 963 9800 http://www.gemtheatre.com/ |
Developer Chuck Forbes meticulously restored this 450-seat, 1926-vintage theater in the early 1990s, recreating its intricate proscenium panels and original carpeting. The theatre, a part of the Century Club building, has a long and checkered history: the first foreign film to be shown in Detroit was screened here, and later it hosted vaudeville and burlesque shows. After the Gem's restoration and reopening, the Century Club and Gem seemed doomed, because they were in the path of the new baseball and football stadiums. To save it, it was carted five blocks away in 1997—the heaviest building ever moved on wheels. Now it hosts intimate local shows, such as Jeff Daniels' Escanaba in Da Moonlight. It's a real gem of the Theatre District. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Pulsating Center of Nightlife |
Monroe Street Detroit, MI 48226 United States |
In the lean years when downtown Detroit was moribund, Greektown was the only place alive at night, so it's only fitting now that as Detroit revives, Greektown is the jumpingest place downtown. What once was one block of nearly identical Greek restaurants has expanded into a throbbing center of restaurants, clubs, shops and a casino. The indoor mall, Trappers Alley, was an earlier attempt to update the area. The increasingly upscale but still affordable Greek eateries and bakeries, with their succulent baklava and other pastries, still provide the anchor for an increasingly diverse area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Walled Garden of History |
1900 E Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI 48207 United States +1 313 259 6363 http://www.detroitgardencenter... |
Detroit's oldest extant brick home is a federal-style row house built between 1834 and 1848 by Christopher Moross. For many years, it has been the home of the Detroit Garden Center. The house features a beautiful old-fashioned walled garden. Gardening buffs will enjoy an extensive reference library focused on gardening arts and a fascinating gift shop. Gardening classes also are offered. It's a short drive from downtown. To tour the entire home, call ahead and make an appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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Hot music in Greektown |
511 Monroe St Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 964 6368 |
At the corner of Monroe and Beaubien in the heart of Greektown, the Music Menu doesn't serve flaming cheese. Instead, patrons get hot rhythm and blues and sometimes jazz or rock, six nights a week. The menu includes some Cajun dishes but runs to standard burgers-and-salads bar food. In this rather intimate setting, the patrons usually get into the act. Performers know that the tradition includes playing requests from the lively audience. Because of the crowds in Greektown, this place is usually packed on weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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Here's To A Good Time |
1228 Randolph Street Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 964 0776 |
Along with its good live Raggae, Blues and Alternative Rock music, The Well in Downtown Detroit is appreciated for its friendly service and reasonably priced menu. It caters to its customers needs and is a fun hangout session with close friends after a long tiring day. With easily accessible parking and such if you're in Corktown, a visit to The Well— a friendly neighborhood bar, is a must. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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