Quick Booklist

Some of the Detroit books I picked up at the John K King Used bookstore that I think you fellow Detroit-lovers might enjoy:

- ReImagine Detroit: Opportunities for Redefining an American City by John Gallager

http://wsupress.wayne.edu/books/1177/Reimagining-Detroit 

http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/November-2010/Books-lsquoReimagining-Detroit-rsquo/

- Made in Detroit by Norman Beasely & George W. Stark

-Lost Detroit: Stories behind the Motor City's majestic ruins by Dan Austin & Sean Doerr

http://www.lostdetroit.com/

Indian Village, Fisher Theatre & Les Miserables

 

Before rushing to the Fisher Theatre to see a broadway production of Les Miserables (my favorite play, mind you), we decided to quickly head to Indian Village and see the beautiful houses. Home to the biggest & oldest houses in Detroit, Indian Village is a must-see for every tourist or Detroit resident. http://www.historicindianvillage.org/

Next we went down to the Fisher. The Fisher Theatre is a beautiful, ornate theatre. Huge hallways lined with gold and chandeliers, polite ushers dressed all in fancy black, and plush red carpeting are among the many luxurious things we encountered walking in. Like the Fox Theatre, where I saw Oliver Twist with a friend, ornate decorations and details line the ceilings and walls. We saw Les Miserables on the mezzanine. They had simulation sets with amazing graphics along with traditional props and set designs. It was the most technologically updated play I've ever seen, and the cast was amazing. I cried several times. It was beautiful and I recommend everybody see it, no matter what theatre. http://www.broadwayindetroit.com/

Pewabic Pottery

 Wow! This musuem/art exhibit/rec center/store is completely well-rounded and interesting enough for the entire family. The outside is gorgeous and modern, with a historical sign describing the founders. The first floor is a showcase for ceramics, tiles, and pottery, a gift store, and includes rooms for workshops and lessons that they offer year-round. I'm signed up to take a pottery class there later this year! I cannot wait. Upstairs is a museum, featuring historical pieces and information, along with some of their more modern pieces. I didn't know I was so interested in ceramics until I visited Pewabic!  www.pewabic.org

The Guardian Building

One of the greatest architectural masterpieces in Detroit! Art Deco style, features office spaces, a cafe, gift shops, and other retail stores. http://www.guardianbuilding.com/home.asp

John K. King Used Bookstore

The only adjective I could use to describe this bookstore is heaven. It was literally a paradise of books galore! Being a HUGE book nerd, I couldn't even comprehend how much literature was in this store! It is 4-stories high and filled with every kind of book you could possibly need, along with videos, music, posters, encyclopedias, and other fun stuff. It's very vintage/retro, so don't expect the newest Harry Potter DVD or anything. In fact, don't expect DVD's at all :) http://www.rarebooklink.com/cgi-bin/kingbooks/index.html

The Whitney House/Restaurant

 My sister came up from Florida for spring break (I know, it's usually the other way around!) & we celebrated by going to the fanciest restaurant in Detroit, the Whitney. It was gorgeous! It was 3 stories high with a lobby and live piano performer on the first floor, a museum on the 2nd floor, & a bar & live band playing on the 3rd. The service was great & the food was delicious. We, fortunately, went during Detroit Restaurant Week so we got some really good deals. The food were perfect portions & were aesthetically pleasing as well. Their cheesecake was amazing as well, it was served circular, like an ice cream scoop! How funny. I've attached some pictures & their website as well.   thewhitney.com