July 29, 2010
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Issue 172 Volume 1
Week of 7/29/10
Destination: Do It Yourself
By: Amy Kuras, 7/28/2010
A hybrid wind mobile. Monster Chess. The Sashimi Tabernacle Choir. Maker Faire is at The Henry Ford this weekend and if you don't know what this cooler than cool event is we'll have to revoke your hipster smartypants license. Metromode previews a trio of local projects featured at this celebration of epic-scale DIY.
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Metro Detroit Needs More Disruptive Thinking
By: Dennis Archambault, 7/29/2010
"Game changing technologies". "Thinking outside the box". "Bucking the status quo". Business is big on innovative jargon, but what does it really take to remake the economic landscape? Whether it was the automobile a hundred years ago or last year's iPad, disruptive thinking is more than just risk-taking entrepreneurship, it's the business of course-altering creation. And the financial impacts are staggering. (more >)
 
FilterD
By: metromode, 7/29/2010
In anticipation of this weekend's Maker Faire, a rough and ready pre-party takes place at the new hackerspace called OCD in Eastern Market. It's art & design rebellion with a cause.

Get all the details and more inside FilterD, where the best of what the metro Detroit area has to offer is just a click away.
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Sign Up For Concentrate's Speaker Series Event: Why Public Art Matters
By: Metromode Staff, 7/29/2010
Whether it's inspiring community conversation, helping to establish a sense of place, or fueling economic development, Marc Folk believes that public art matters. As executive director of the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, he oversees the oldest Percent For The Arts program east of the Mississippi. Marc will be talking about why public art is a wise investment and taking your questions at Concentrate's next Speaker Series event - Thursday, August 5th. (more >)
 
Blog/Joe Zainea
A peek at the playbills of the Majestic Theater and the Magic Stick live music venues shows that every day is a different act. How does Joe Zainea, longtime owner of The Majestic entertainment empire, keep things fresh from week to week? Follow on for his tales of revival and survival.

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Hamtramck
With 26 languages spoken in its school system, Hamtramck is truly Metro Detroit's melting pot. Its affordable housing, walkable streets and lively music and art scenes create a dynamic city with a proud heritage and an exciting future.

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