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Although first conceived in 1988 by numerous distinguished Detroit music and media professionals under the name of the Detroit Music Foundation, the Detroit Music Awards made its debut in 1992 to honor local musicians from southeast Michigan. As the mitten’s own slice of the Grammy Awards minus tuxedos and drama, the event has been held yearly at the Fillmore Detroit (formally the State Theatre) and featured electrifying performances and guest appearances by some of Detroit’s most glittering music legends: Was (Not Was), Eminem with D12, The Clark Sisters, Kid Rock, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Bob Seger, Glen Frey, The Miracles, Grand Funk Railroad, George Clinton and Parliament, and Ted Nugent, among many others. However, the award show is not only about showcasing Detroit legends, but also features new and upcoming Detroit musicians that are revving up the Motor City’s engine. More

We love food, but we have this common problem of deciding which type of food we want to eat with all the international cuisines Detroit has to offer. Not a bad problem to have, right?  Lucky for us, Maria’s Comida doesn’t force us to make difficult decisions (usually solved with a round of Rock Paper Scissors) as it is the perfect mixture of Mexican and Asian, Mex-Asian.  Located on the corner of Jos. Campau and Holmes in historic Hamtramck, Maria‘s provides an experience far different the traditional Polish culture that is generally associated with the area. More