Defining who someone is as an artist, and understanding the mediums they choose to translate what exists in their imagination, is an almost impossible task. The best artists, authors, and musicians, I believe, feel that they are never done with the work that the universe hired them to do. They spend the time given to…
Here at The Detroit I Love I don’t have favorites. There is no Best Of for me, but there are standouts that represent the flavor of what makes our city special, elements of Detroit that define what makes it unique. These people, organizations, and places are what inspires us to do what we do, they…
The Promoter I Love : 2018 : Jerry Downey Jr. The promoter is the person behind the curtain that makes a party truly special. Along with sound and talent, the promoter is an integral part of the experience. They bring all of the elements together to create a work of cultural art. Jerry Downey is…
The Record Label I Love : 2018 : PITS PITS stands for Place In Time & Space, and these three things work together to define each of their unique perceptions of the world. This inspired the start of the project as a series of after-hours events in the summer of 2016 at the now-defunct venues…
The Food I Love : 2018 : Street Beet The pop-up food scene in Detroit has ebbed and flowed over the years but has stayed strong as an incubator for culinary talent. Many up and coming chefs have created events in unique venues, many moving on to brick and mortar locations. Nina Paletta and Meghan…
