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 Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:08 am Post subject: NIGHTLIFE IN DETROIT / DETROIT NIGHTLIFE GUIDE |
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NIGHTLIFE IN DETROIT
Much of Detroit's nightlife is centred downtown and in suburban Royal Oak, home to cutting-edge restaurants and smoky coffeehouses. Metro Times, a free weekly available throughout the metropolitan area, has a comprehensive calendar of events. Also check the arts sections of the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, and the calendar section of Hour Detroit.
Performing Arts
The renowned Detroit Symphony Orchestra (tel. 313/576-5111; www.detroitsymphony.com) performs at the newly renovated Max M. Fisher Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave. Michigan Opera Theatre (tel. 313/961-3500; www.motopera.org) performs at the Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway. Touring Broadway shows come to the Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave. (tel. 313/471-3200); the Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd. (tel. 313/872-1000); or the Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St. (tel. 313/832-7100).
The Bar & Club Scene
Centre Street Multimedia Lounge, 311 E. Grand River (tel. 313/965-3651), feels like a cybercafe on afternoons, a sports bar on game nights, and a lounge the rest of the time (and the food is a step above the average pub fare). It's all dark wood and brass trappings at The Town Pump Tavern, 100 W. Montcalm (tel. 313/961-1929), which has a prime location near the theatre district and downtown sports stadiums, and often features live music. In Greektown, try Marilyn's on Monroe, 419 Monroe Ave. (tel. 313/963-1980), which starts jumping after dark with nightly entertainment: darts, dancing, and eclectic live music.
X/S, John R at Woodward Avenue (tel. 313/963-XSXS), attracts the young and stylish with plenty of music, dancing, and a heaven-and-hell theme. Envy, 234 W. Larned, near Cobo Hall, downtown (tel. 313/962-3689), is also for the hip, upscale young set. Its decor is something of a cross between '66 go-go and George Jetson, with funky music.
Casinos
In 1999, casino gambling came to Detroit with the opening of the MGM Grand Detroit, U.S. 10 at Bagley Avenue (tel. 877/888-2121; detroit.mgmgrand.com); the MotorCity Casino, 2901 Grand River Ave. (tel. 877/777-0711; www.motorcitycasino.com); and Greektown Casino, 555 E. Lafayette (tel. 888/771-4386; www.greektowncasino.net). All casinos are open 24 hours daily, and have slots, table games, restaurants, entertainment, and secure parking. You must be 21 to enter. |
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