Hey, it’s Micah! Welcome back to Culture Canvas.
Are you a fan of Detroit vs. Everybody?
The merchandise brand recently launched its new line of history-inspired clothing and home decor called “313 vs. Everybody.” Detroit vs. Everybody founder Tommey Walker debuted the line last week at the Detroit Historical Museum for 313 Day.
The new collection features a line of 13 rugs with landmarks of past and present like Caesarland, Briggs Stadium (the former name for Tiger Stadium), Faygo, Little Caesars and Carl’s Chop House.
Walker told me the new line was inspired by collections at the museum, such as its display on classic cars and artifacts from the Detroit Fire Department. Items will feature Detroit-centric places and things like the Packard Plant, Detroit Fire Department headgear, former car company DeSoto and Tiger Stadium.
The designer said he wanted to do a deep dive on the history of the D and introduce things people may not know about.
“There’s a lot of history here that influenced the nation, the world,” Walker said. “I just really wanted to draw attention to more of the beauty that is here other than Belle Isle; all those things everyone feels comfortable talking about. I came up with the idea of incorporating time travel into our brand, which would allow us to play with more historical ideas.”
While the pop-up at the museum was just for 313 Day, Walker plans to bring the line to his new flagship store in The District Detroit this spring.
Speaking of 313 Day, did any of you do anything last Wednesday to celebrate? Tell me about it by sending me an email to mwalker@bridgedetroit.com!
Hope you all have a great week!
Cheers,
Micah
313 Scene
- Detroit’s ‘Vinyl Tastings’ is partnering with Universal Music Group to film a TV pilot to highlight the dinner series. Sometime this year, Polygram Entertainment/Universal Music Group and Vinyl Tastings plan to release a promotional video for a new TV show about the series.
- Netflix is looking for local contestants to appear on the next season of its popular dating show “Love is Blind.” The process includes a 69-question survey, background checks and psychological evaluations.
- Sidewalk Detroit has commissioned a regenerative installation that will monitor air pollution levels from the Stellantis Mack Assembly Plant. The project is being called Detroit Remediation Forest and will include air-purifying trees like pine and cypress as well as space for community recreation and air quality monitors.
- Detroit singer Jasmine Terrell won the top spot Saturday in the Motown Museum’s annual “Amplify: The Sound of Detroit” singing and performance competition.
- Detroit art duo Hygienic Dress League is developing an app that would allow artists to sell their work directly to collectors and eliminate the need for emerging artists to have gallery representation.
- Community festival MAP Fest, which debuted last year at Highland Park’s Avalon Village, is returning July 27 for its second year.
What’s Going on in the D?
- “Annabella in July.” Written by playwright Richard Strand, married couple Vanessa and Brian take a road trip for their 20th anniversary in hopes of reinvigorating a failing marriage. The play runs through May 5. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of show.
- Stage and film producer Je’ Caryous Johnson is bringing his latest play “Super Freak” to the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Thursday through Sunday. The play shows the rise and fall of R&B singer Rick James. Stokley Williams, best known as the lead singer of R&B group Mint Condition, plays the flamboyant singer. Tickets begin at $49.
- Detroit artist Stoop Lee will be playing a hometown show at 7 p.m. Friday at the Magic Stick. The concert will also feature artists Ally Evenson, Curtis Roach and Na Bonsai. Tickets are $20.
- Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo is bringing her Guts World Tour to Little Caesars Arena 7:30 p.m. Saturday. While tickets are sold out on Ticketmaster, you can still find resale tickets on sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats. But they come at a steep price–the cheapest tickets are $300.
- The Veni Vidi Vici fashion show, (Latin for “I came, I saw, I won”), takes place 7 p.m. Sunday at the Garden Theater in Midtown. The event will feature designers such as Arte de la Moda and Oddity Collection and performances by Skilla Baby, Natasia, Lana Ladonna and Baby Money. Tickets start at $35.
