Anthony Pettygrue
Nov 10, 2026
Trivia Question❓What legendary record label began in a Detroit house nicknamed “Hitsville U.S.A.”? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Looking for a post-Election Day breather? Metro Detroit’s Nov. 5–12 events offer plenty of ways to reconnect. At the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, the Livonia Amateur Radio Club commemorates the Edmund Fitzgerald with a special radio station and the story of its sinking. Celebrate Diwali through storytelling, dance and rangoli at the Detroit Institute of Arts, or Indian food at Two Birds with Ghosts of Bombay. Shop local and visit food trucks at Eastern Market, then unplug for Big Pink’s phone-free book club. A small-business mixer at MOCAD and a community market at Detroit Shipping Company round out the week. |
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All Things Detroit brought 200 small businesses to Eastern Market, giving holiday shoppers a chance to meet the people behind locally made gifts.
From handmade goods to custom art, the market offered an alternative to a routine shopping trip.
Organizer Jennyfer Crawford-Williams, founder of Ask Jennyfer and All Things Detroit, wanted visitors to see how their purchases support local entrepreneurs and their families.
For vendors like Nicole Couture of Loosey Goosey Mobile Bar and Cocktails, meeting customers also made the hours of preparation feel worthwhile.
Shoppers Nancy Westpfahl and Royal Pointer stressed the importance of supporting small businesses and showing up for one another.
That connection can make a Michigan-made gift more meaningful while giving local makers a chance to share their work.
All Things Detroit takes place twice a year, with another opportunity to shop the market in spring. Read More... |
Buddy's Pizza brings Detroit neighbors together over square pies that have become a hometown favorite.
Known for crispy corner slices and hearty toppings, this welcoming spot makes it easy to share a meal with family or friends.
Pair a Detroit-style pizza with an antipasto salad for a relaxed dinner that feels right at home in the Motor City.
Whether you're planning a weeknight outing or treating visiting relatives to a local classic, Buddy's offers a familiar place to gather.
This spotlight is presented by Buddy's Pizza.
Explore the menu and plan your visit at Buddy's Pizza. |
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On November 7, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle was set to commemorate the Edmund Fitzgerald with an amateur radio event.
The Livonia Amateur Radio Club planned to operate Special Event Station W8F from 10 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon, inviting visitors to watch operators and learn how radio works.
Admission was listed at $5.
The freighter sank in a Lake Superior storm on November 10, 1975, while bound for Detroit, killing all 29 people aboard.
Today marks 51 years since the disaster, a loss still felt across Michigan.
Other local plans included November 7 Diwali celebrations, November 8 holiday shopping at Eastern Market and a November 9 Midtown small business mixer.
The free Make a Difference Community Market is scheduled for November 12 at Detroit Shipping Company. Read More... |
Q&A Questions |
Q: Where is Detroit located? A: Detroit is in southeastern Michigan, on the Detroit River across from Windsor, Ontario. Q: Why is Detroit called the Motor City? A: Detroit became a center of American automobile manufacturing in the early 20th century, earning it the nickname Motor City. Q: Did Motown Records start in Detroit? A: Yes. Berry Gordy founded Motown Records in Detroit in 1959. |
đź’ˇ Answer to Trivia Question: Motown Records. |