You Know All The Characters: Review of Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections

Literature
Every now and then a novel comes along that is so poignant and filled with razor sharp insights that its prose makes you question the way you live your life. The Corrections by Jonathan...

Latest Articles

Review: Opera de Metro’s “Marriage of Figaro”

Classical Music
The Welcoming As I was driving through the charming community of Grosse Pointe Farms, northeast of Detroit along Lake St. Clair, I came upon the...

Major World Sailing Regattas, 2026

Sports
Sailing is an ’other-worldly’ experience, much like hang gliding, skydiving, skiing, and dancing. The thrill and adrenaline rush are intoxicating. It challenges and heightens...

How Alexander Hamilton Built the U.S. Economy

Economics
I worked on Wall Street and lived in Battery Park, in Lower Manhattan, overlooking the Hudson River and located across the street from the...

The U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebrated Visit of King Charles of the UK

Culture
Once again, we had an historic visit from the King and Queen of the United Kingdom. The last visit was from Queen Elizabeth in...

U.S. 250th Birthday – Best Books on the American Revolution

History
On July 4, 2026 the United States of America celebrates its 250 years old birthday. The United States of America has been a beacon of...

Book Review: Jacked Up by Erica Sage

Literature
Staying out of the burn book, smoking in the bathroom, doing homework over breakfast - some elements of high school were the same for...

Prada’s New Spring-Summer Line for 2026

Fashion
(Editor’s note: the author of this article, Melissa Horn, has an online retro couture fashion boutique called Jazz Noir Style). Vintage styles have made their...

Lawn Games’ Championships – 2026

Luxury
Lawn games are popular outdoor games of skill, precision, concentration, and strategy that have been played worldwide for centuries, some going back to ancient...

Do Not Pet the Predator

Horror
Monsters used to lurk in the dark, now they’re invited into beds, given playlists, and rebranded as relatable. Fear didn’t fade, it was replaced,...

Dearborn Heights documentarians win award at Golden Door International Film Festival

Film
Photo: Lisa Hagopian and Eric Harabadian pose with the Best Documentary Award for their film, “We Thrive.” The movie beat six competitors for top...

Film Noir Jazz Music by Great Jazz Artists

Movies
Jazz Noir is a statement of style, mood, images, perception, and artistic aesthetic. Jazz and film noir movies go hand in hand, both obtaining...

2026 Aoide Summer Reading Recommendations

Literature
Summer is around the corner and, hopefully, that means some well-deserved vacation time for you. Whether you’re the type to relax in a hammock...

Today's Weather

Detroit
few clouds
76.9 ° F
78.1 °
73.3 °
50%
12.7mph
17%
Sat
77 °
Sun
75 °
Mon
73 °
Tue
78 °
Wed
77 °
Architecture
Art
Art Scene
Automobiles
Cars
Classical Music
Architecture
Art
Art Scene
Automobiles
Cars
Classical Music
Advertisementspot_imgspot_img

What We're Listening To

Advertisementspot_imgspot_img

Even More Articles

All That Jazz

Let's Travel

Art, Art, and More Art