RECENT ARTICLES

STAND UP DETROIT! AN INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST VERONIKA SCOTT

    PLAYGROUND DETROIT has been infatuated with College of Creative Studies student, Veronika Scott since first hearing of her life-changing convertible coat-sleeping bag as a creative solution to help the homeless population in Detroit, Michigan over a year ago. [Follow the link below to read a new interview with her by David Merritt of Goodness […]

The post STAND UP DETROIT! AN INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST VERONIKA SCOTT appeared first on PLAYGROUND DETROIT.

Read more
College of Creative Studies Detroit garment industry Goodness Determined LIFESTYLE NEWS the empowerment plan veronika scott

MICHIGAN CENTRAL DEPOT STATION THROUGH THE YEARS

Is there another ruin that has held the spotlight as fervently as the Michigan Central Depot Station? It’s one of the most recognizable architectural ruins in the US, and has been the subject of numerous newspaper articles, books, and even TV commercials. The attention might be due its monumental but battered architecture; it might be […]

The post MICHIGAN CENTRAL DEPOT STATION THROUGH THE YEARS appeared first on PLAYGROUND DETROIT.

Read more
architecture Detroit LIFESTYLE MCS Michigan Central Depot Station monument New York Times NEWS POINTS OF INTEREST ruin train station

GIL-SCOTT HERON, WE ALMOST LOST DETROIT

The Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station is a nuclear power plant on the shore of Lake Erie near Monroe, in Frenchtown Charter Township, Monroe County, Michigan, USA, approximately halfway between Detroit, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. On October 5, 1966 Fermi 1 suffered a partial fuel meltdown. There was no abnormal radiation release to the public, […]

The post GIL-SCOTT HERON, WE ALMOST LOST DETROIT appeared first on PLAYGROUND DETROIT.

Read more
Detroit Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station gil scott-heron Japan LIFESTYLE MUSIC nuclear We Almost Lost Detroit

GARDENS

Detroit has been a powerful driving force behind garage rock since the genre’s inception in the mid 20th century. With the city producing successful bands like the MC5, The Stooges, Death, The Von Bondies and The White Stripes, Detroit has certainly proven its understanding and innovation of rock and roll. If you aren’t familiar with […]

The post GARDENS appeared first on PLAYGROUND DETROIT.

Read more
Alive in 5D gardens Jeffrey Thomas Julian Spradlin LIFESTYLE Matthew Mueller MUSIC Nirvana Syd Barrett Terence McKenna The Beatles Turkish psychedelic Vincent Mazzola

YOU CAN’T PUT JACX IN A BOX

National Public Radio and numerous Detroit-based publications agree with PLAYGROUND DETROIT that Jaclyn Schanes is a rising star. “When strangers see me walking down the street in a sparkly cape they immediately scream ‘Lady Gaga’, but it is because most people don’t recognize creativity.” Petite and powerful, Jaclyn uses touch, sight, sound, and smell to […]

The post YOU CAN’T PUT JACX IN A BOX appeared first on PLAYGROUND DETROIT.

Read more
jaclyn schanes jacx LIFESTYLE show pony VISUAL ART

ERIC BERNSTEIN

Advisor: Eric Bernstein is the founder and CEO of Werkly.com, which provides on-demand labor at an affordable rate. As a New York native, Eric was educated in Electrical Engineering at the University of Michigan, and has his Degree in Medical Science from SUNY Downstate. Currently, he produces boutique private concerts with groups like The Black Keys, Andrew Bird, Guns and Roses, […]

The post ERIC BERNSTEIN appeared first on PLAYGROUND DETROIT.

Read more
LIFESTYLE

PHILLIP COOLEY

Advisor: Phillip Cooley graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts. After modeling for two years primarily in Europe, he moved back to Detroit to pursue more entrepreneurial and philanthropic adventures. Phillip’s latest endeavor is Pony Ride; he is part-owner of Slows BBQ, and a general contractor with O’Connor Development. He dedicates time to serve on the […]

The post PHILLIP COOLEY appeared first on PLAYGROUND DETROIT.

Read more
LIFESTYLE Phillip Cooley

BRUNO

Website Design/Branding: BRUNO is a collective design firm, specializing in exhibition and event design, arts programming, and related services. Lead by Isabella Bruno and collaborators, Carol King, Lauren Hemard, Mitch McEwen, Stephanie Mezynski, and Claire Mitchell, BRUNO has been on board since its inception. BRUNO has collaborated with team members on the exhibit and event […]

The post BRUNO appeared first on PLAYGROUND DETROIT.

Read more
LIFESTYLE