Culture, Cuisine, and Conversations

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Here is one of the last times to join a tour this season. Fall is the best!
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Be sure to choose Historic Canal Tour for Sunday, September 14 at 11:00 am.

Join me for a tour of Detroit's 'Little Venice' by kayak. We will explore the canals of the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood of Detroit, venture out on the Detroit River while learning about some of the influential people of Detroit's history and the significance of the Detroit River to the region. The tour is approximately 2 - 2.5 hours including gear distribution and safety talks. Kayak, paddle and pfd (personal floatation device) are included. Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat. The tour goes out rain or shine, except in the case of severe weather. In the event of inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled or you can request a refund.
Some kayaking experience is helpful but not necessary. This is a beginner friendly tour.

After the tour, lunch (11-3 pm) is available at Coriander Kitchen and Farm, conveniently located right next door to Detroit River Sports. Reservations strongly recommended .

Send me a direct message or post a comment if you have any questions.
I hope to see you there!

• Detroit History Club memberships are $30 per year.
• Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation memberships are $25 per year.
• Purchase tickets here. Be sure to choose Friday, September 26 at 4:30 pm.

Each member is allowed to purchase up to two tickets: one for themselves and one for a non-member guest. No member may purchase more than two tickets total.
The Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation and Detroit History Club are proud to offer exclusive tours of the under-renovation, historic Palms Apartments! Embark on a captivating journey into the world of historic restoration as we delve into the revival of the distinctive Detroit domicile! Standing since 1902 on Jefferson Ave, the Palms Apartments, designed by Albert Kahn, are undergoing a profound restoration. This wonderful Detroit residence is once again becoming a “home” for Detroiters.
Before the future tenants move in, The Detroit History Club in partnership with The Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation, welcome their members for an exclusive look. Together with your guide you’ll explore the preserved craftsmanship of the 1900s and the rehabilitation possibilities of the 21st century. This 75-minute tour will take you through the property's past, present, and future, as well as discuss on of Detroit's premier architects, Albert Kahn.
We'll start off with a chat on Kahn's legacy, a history of the Palms building, and a prospectus of its future. Next, you’ll be escorted on a tour through this architectural wonder with modern flourishes and classic craftsmanship.
Please note that restoration to the building is ongoing. Some spaces may be under construction, blocked off, or not for guest access. Closed-toed, flat, good tread shoes are encouraged, as some rooms may be actively under construction during our visit.
In order to join us on a tour of the Palm’s, guests must be able to stand and walk for up to 75 minutes and navigate uneven surfaces and stairs.
Recreational photography is permitted at this event; however, tripods or recording equipment are not welcome.
This event will take place at 1001 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48207.
Guests are required to check in at the front doors (Jefferson Ave side of the building). Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the ticketed tour start time. Parking is available on the surrounding residential street at guests' own expense and risk.
Event Ticketing: Your order confirmation email will serve as your only ticket; nothing will ship to your address. Please print or save your email and be prepared to show it for entry. Guests' names will also be printed on a check-in list. (We do this to avoid the ticketing fees that come along with ticketing systems. The price of your ticket will remain the same throughout checkout with no added fees or service charges.)

This lecture is part of the Detroit Month of Design.
Registration is required for this free event and can be found here.

This lecture offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at over two decades of work by Michael Ford—widely known as The Hip Hop Architect—exploring the intersection of hip hop culture and design. From the architectural storytelling of The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx and The Memphis Hip Hop Museum to award-winning product collaborations and international youth camps, the presentation reveals how hip hop continues to shape the built environment and the objects within it.

Michael Ford, AIA, NOMA, NCARB has dedicated his career to increasing diversity in architecture through culturally relevant education. He founded The Hip Hop Architecture Camp, a global program that uses Hip Hop to introduce underrepresented youth to design.

As Founding Principal of BrandNu Design Studio, Ford leads projects like The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx. His work has been featured on Oprah Winfrey Network’s Super Soul Sunday, The TODAY Show, Rolling Stone, and Interior Design Magazine.

MASKS: Prepare a five-minute story about disguises and their consequences. Whether it’s a confession blurted out at the worst time, a long-held secret revealed, or the moment a carefully crafted facade simply crumbled. Donning the mask of comedy or tragedy, the duality of your public and private self, who do you decide to take the mask off for? Tell us about the time you indulged in a costume long past Halloween. Grandma, what big teeth you have!
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Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Doors open at 6:30. Storytelling starts at 7:30.

This event is sponsored by General Motors.