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After dreading to walk outside into the harsh Michigan winter, it's finally time to get outside in the heat. Here are just a few of the things we'll be doing outside while enjoying this fabulous riverfront city...
Movie Night at New Center
Every Wednesday night, running until August 28th, you can catch some classics on the big screen at New Center Park. The doors open at 8pm and the movies start at dusk (about 9:30). These showings are free and open to the public. There is also food and drinks available for purchase. So grab your chairs, and head on over! Le Fab will DEFINITELY be there for the July 10th scheduled showing of Spike Lee's classic joint, School Daze. Check here for a complete summer movie schedule.
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Detroit River Walk Jazz and Soul Concert Series
To quote The Isley Brothers "Summer breeze makes me feel fine, blowing through the Jasmine in my mind..." Picture this: Warm summer breeze blowing, Detroit River back drop, while being serenaded by the sounds of live jazz from local and national greats. Almost sounds too perfect a scene to be real, aye? Oh, but it is! Check out this concert series in the rear of the Roberts Riverwalk Hotel every Thursday night at 7pm, running until September 26th. Like their Facebook page to stay up to date on the scheduled performers. See you there!
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Palmer Park
The Palmer Park area is just one of Detroit's architectural gems. The residents continue to keep this community beautiful and full of fun, family activities. In addition to the bike rides and children's tennis lessons, Palmer Park also has free Yoga and Tai Chi classes in the park. The yoga classes are every Saturday at 9am and Tai Chi is Tuesdays at 6:30pm. There are plenty of other events to check out as well. Find your zen place.
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Hart Plaza Festivals
Hart Plaza is big in my heart because I remember going there in the summers as a child and celebrating people of other cultures, eating traditional food from other countries, and just hanging out enjoying each others energy. This summer is no different. Hart Plaza kicked the summer off with the annual Movement Electronic Music Festival and will soon host our 55th, award winning,Freedom Festival fireworks display. Stay in the know of all the things popping off this summer at Hart Plaza by clicking here and check out this snippet from last year's fireworks:
Le Fab Detroit came as a result of me being homesick while living abroad. Over the past few years, I have been working as a teacher in South Korea and, most recently, Qatar. It is true what they say about Detroiters who leave: You always come back. I tend to come back in between my travels, but this time I wanted my return to be more meaningful. While traveling to other parts of the globe, it is not uncommon to get the "screw face" when you inform people that you are from Detroit. Usually the first thing people tend to ask is: "What part of Detroit are your from?" To which I reply: "Detroit. The westside." Then the conversation proceeds with the cliche, "It's rough in Detroit, right?" Or my favorite: "You're not gonna go all Detroit on us now are you?" Just like anyone who has known someone all their life, I know the good and the bad. Yet, I still love it for who it is because I feel that the pros out weigh the cons. Maybe I'm like that parent whose child runs rampant and is despised by all other parents on the playground who is always defending "Little Johnny's" behavior by saying things like, "He's just misunderstood." Well, I do feel that Detroit is misunderstood by people who've never even set foot on it's soil, and also those who have never left and had the luxury of missing it. I, Kay Lang (Krystal to those that know me), will tell my Detroit story. It is a story of beauty, creativity, hard work, and growth. Le Fab Detroit!!
My Travel's
Skiing in South Korea
Mudfest in South Korea
South Korea knows whats up! Always reppin!!
Chillin somewhere in Japan (Sad I didn't take a lot of photos there. More reason to go back!)
Desert safari in Qatar
Walking on the beach in Dubai
Tiger's in Thailand
Next stop: HOME!!!! I'm on my way! (Me cruising on the Detroit river)
If you've ever needed an excuse to eat ice cream, well you're in luck! These next few months in Detroit will be just as hot as they were cold in the winter months. While you're out, loving on the city, take a break to cool off...
River Breeze Dairy Freeze
This adorable little family owned ice cream shop in the Marina District of East Jefferson has a menu full of infinite ice cream delights. We've often passed my this place coming from Sinbads Restaurant and Marina, but didn't actually stop in until last summer. Boy oh boy!! We were so delighted (after driving around looking for an open Dairy Queen for an hour) to find they have every ice cream dream you could ever imagine from soft serve to hand packed, dipped cone to banana split, they've got it all!
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River Breeze Dairy Freeze
10800 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI
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Mootown Creamery and More
The fact that it's located in one of our favorite parts of town, the historic Eastern Market, is reason enough to love this place. After our Saturday morning ritual of breakfast at Russell Street Deli and shopping the market, we like to put a cherry on the day with a stop over at Mootown for a taste from their Hudsonville collection of flavors.
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Mootown Creamery and More
2461 Russell St.
Detroit, MI
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Nerveria La Michoacana
Located in southwest Detroit's beloved Mexican Village neighborhood, Neveria La Michoacana is loaded with refreshing ways to cool off. Their paletas, Mexican fresh fruit popsicles, come in a variety of tropical flavors like coconut, lime, mango,and more. Not to mention, they make their ice cream fresh..YUM!!!
Well Detroit, the sun is getting brighter and those winter time layers are peeling off piece by piece. Soon, the mere thought of sleeves and pants is going to make a trickle of sweat come running down your brow. Speaking of sweat, how's that New Year's resolution of getting in shape going? Welp, if you need some encouragement to get back in the groove, why not try working out with some cool folks? Sometimes it can be difficult to go off on your own and stay consistent with your workout regiment. We at Le Fab Detroit understand this, so we're gonna hook you up!!
Run This Town (Literally)
What started off as some friends getting together for a run around the city, quickly evolved into a full fledged workout movement. There's no long paper work, contracts, membership cards, or even a fee!! All you have to do is show up and the Run This Town (Literally) team has already mapped everything out for you. Like their Facebook page for meet-up times and locations. Also, visit their website for more info and other towns that they are running.
Vixen Fitness
Did you know that pole dancing works almost every muscle in your body? Not to mention the fact that it's fun!! No need to be shy. The ladies at Vixen Fitness have classes for all levels from the little kitten vixen, all the way up to the full grown tigress vixen! The Detroit studio is located right on the edge of Eastern Market so make your way over before you go and buy all those fresh, Detroit grown groceries. Go to their website for rates and available classes.
JC Jones Bootcamp
We're just gonna keep it real with you: JC Jones is going to KICK YOUR A**!! The cross training workouts at JC Jones Bootcamp are a sure fire way to get that body RIGHT! With locations on both the east and west sides of the city, you have no excuse but to get up and go!! Go to his website for class schedules and rates. Check out the JC Jones experience below:
With all the innovation, think tanking, and incubating going on in the city comes a lot of new social opportunities.
Drinks X Design
By partnering with Creative Corridor Center, Metro Times, and QuickenLoans, Drinks X Design brings Detroit a monthly event held at a different location on the second Thursday (January-October) of each month. Attendees are able to become familiar with the innovators in the design community while conversing over libations. The next Drinks X Design event is May 9th. RSVP here
Nerd Nite
After making its way to over 50 cities around the globe including New York, Dublin, and Amsterdam (just to name a few), Detroit has finally made the cut. You can go to Nerd Nite and listen to presentations from people of all different backgrounds on every topic from fashion to forensics. Throw back a few and learn something new! The next Detroit Nerd Nite is May 30th. Like their Facebook page for updates, place, and meeting times.
Takeover Tuesdays
It's no secret that pop-ups have become the latest way for aspiring entrepreneurs to test their products and begin making a name for themselves. The owners at St.CeCe's pub in Corktown have been gracious enough to open their kitchen and allow chefs and caterers to share their culinary creations with the public. Every Tuesday evening you can stop by St.CeCe's to get a taste from the diverse menu that comes along with each pop-up. Check their website each week to see if that night's guest chef has something that tickles your fancy.
One of our favorite things to do on Saturday morning after the the long work week, is to get up and head to the bakery for some well deserved sweet treats. The Detroit area is full of phenomenal bakeries to get some of the freshest, tastiest treats for that weekend indulgence. We have some favorites, just to name a few...
Avalon International Breads
Avalon International Breads is a jewel in Detroit's Midtown/Cass Corridor neighborhood. You know that feeling you get when you walk into a shoe store and EVERY shoe looks fabulous, so you want to buy them all?? That's how we feel every time we walk into Avalon. The goodies are seasonally ever changing just like your favorite designer collections so yes, you should try them ALL!
Love's Custard Pies
We found Love's one Saturday afternoon during our ritual Eastern Market shopping trip.The crowd of patrons surrounding their booth, enjoying samples of the rich, decadent chess pies caught our attention and since then it's been love at first bite.We now make it a point to get to the market to pick up our pies early because they sell out fast! Or, you can order them online.
First Lady Cakes
First Lady Cakes is one of Detroit's most recent sweet sensations.This adorably, quaint baker over on Detroit's westside is constantly coming up with deliciously creative ways to make you justify taking just more bite.Ten more bites later, you stop counting. And for good reason.... Contact them by email and order some of their famous "Lady Cakes' for your next gathering, or just because.
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