  Crains Member Username: Crains Post Number: 17 Registered: 08-2007 |
1. The first of November marks the Day of the Dead in Mexican culture, and a four-day festival honoring the deceased and celebrating life starts today in Detroit's Mexicantown. The 13th annual "Dia de Muertos" fiesta, which runs through Sunday, takes place at the Mexicantown Mercado and Ford Plaza, at Bagley Avenue and 21st Street. Besides authentic food and crafts, the festivities include walking tours, lectures on the significance of the Day of the Dead and a new culinary tour ($20 per person) of Mexicantown on Saturday and Sunday. Complete details are available at www.mexicantown.org Check Out the Link Below for the List! http://www.crainsdetroit.com/a pps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/2007 1101/TENTHINGS/311010014/1066/ -/-/10-things-to-do-this-weeke nd | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 3917 Registered: 02-2005 |
2. A big Lions game 3. Two significant films at the DFT | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 5588 Registered: 11-2003 |
4. Go up in the Mich. Central Station for a view of Canada. jjaba. | ||
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul Post Number: 1930 Registered: 10-2006 |
"The first of November marks the Day of the Dead in Mexican culture" ...otherwise known as All Saints Day: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A ll_Saints | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2562 Registered: 10-2003 |
Brush Park Walking Tour, Saturday, November 3, 2007, 1pm. Detroit Tour Connections. $10 per person; reservations not required. Meet shortly before 1pm in front of The Inn at 97 Winder Street. http://www.detroittourconnecti ons.com/ Parade Down Woodward,” Saturday, November 3, 2007, 7pm-12am. Hats Off to Woodward! Discover the gems that lay along the route of America’s Thanksgiving Parade while having a good time with friends. You’ll get free stuff like beads, people mover passes and more, plus food and drink specials and a tour of Woodward’s history and recent development. Kooky, crazy, or comfy hats are encouraged and will be available for purchase on site as we celebrate this year’s parade theme, “Hats off Detroit!” meet at Hard Rock Café, - 45 Monroe (in the CompuWare Building). 21 & up only: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. http://www.insidedetroit.org/s chedule.html Historic Fort Wayne Ghost Hunts, Saturday, November 3, 2007, 8pm-4am. The Ghost Hunts are intended to be serious, yet informal and fun. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. A picture ID will be required at check-in. $40.00. http://www.detroitghosts.com/i ndex.htm | ||
Oakmangirl Member Username: Oakmangirl Post Number: 585 Registered: 08-2007 |
Try to figure out the exact number of white collar workers downtown. | ||
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000 Post Number: 347 Registered: 06-2005 |
NUMBER NINE... NUMBER NINE Join Detroit Bikes! for its 1st tour dedicated entirely to the unique morning fuel, coffee. This Saturday, November 3rd @ 9am SHARP. Meet at the original home of Detroit Bikes!, Millennium Bell in Grand Circus Park (near the ! SW corner of Comerica Park). In addition to sharing the camaraderie and exercise of an urban bicycle ride, participants will be introduced to a sampling of the growing number of independent cafes in our community. Consistent with Detroit Synergy's mission, this event will promote and support Detroit businesses. Sites include the following cafes: Amsterdam Cafe (Midtown), Java Exchange (Techtown), Cafe 1923 (Hamtramck), Beans and Bytes (Midtown), and the Espresso Jazzy Cafe (Harmonie Park). In addition, "Junketeers" will make a stop at Rivard Plaza, to view the Detroit Bikes! brick on the riverfront promenade. The tour ends at the Bureau of Urban Living (Midtown), an excellent retail outfitter for a rugged urban explorer, or casual city dweller. Our free tour of Detroit's unique blend of coffee roasters, cafe environments, and urban neighborhoods is designed to give participants a fun, social, and interactive way to experience the City of Detroit and its environs. Duration of the Java Junket: Approximately 17 leisurely miles over 4 hours. For a weblink to the proposed route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ ?r=1359637 |
