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Entertainment in Michigan
ATTRACTIONS - NIGHTLIFE - EVENTS - SOCIALIZING
Attractions | Party Nightlife Music | Socialize & Networking | Event & Concert Venues
Quickly Get Up To Speed - General Info and Events
Travel Michigan - the best website for statewide information. search all different types of ways, by categories such as festivals and events, attractions, dining, golf, lodging, plus search statewide or by city.
Net Street - MI - Statewide Michigan Events and Festival Directory, event links. This site also includes County Fairs, Art & Craft Shows, Small Town Celebrations.
The Metro Times - info about Metro Detroit restaurants, venues, concerts, events, clubs, bars, nightspots and musicians.
Metromix Detroit - info about local restaurants, bars & clubs, events, music and movies.
Michigan Upper Peninsula (U.P.) - events, attractions, activities, lodging, dining, etc.
• BIG Events in Michigan - Mike list of the most popular, includes descriptions, event links.
• MORE Events in Michigan - Mike list of additional interesting festivals, fairs, special events.
• MUSIC Festivals Events in Michigan - Mike's large list with descriptions, event links.
• HALLOWEEN in Michigan - haunted houses and attractions, halloween events, more.
• CHRISTMAS in Michigan - events, holiday light displays, Santa, more.
• Sports Entertainment in Michigan - pro teams and some college, plus forums, golf, more.
• Essential Detroit Guide - Attractions, Dining, Nightlife, Salons, Spas & Fashion
• Guide2Detroit - an all-inclusive Metro Detroit Directory.
• Detroit City Search
• Detroit.com
• Ring! Michigan Entertainment / Recreation
• Ring! Michigan Arts and Entertainment Reference Sites
• Cruisin-Michigan - from CRUISIN-USA for car shows, car clubs & related links.
• Cruisin' Show.com - has a Michigan link.
• Detroit Cruise Events - listed in The Ford Torino Cobra Site.
• Golf Courses in Michigan - handy alphabetical list.
• Michigan Boat Shows 2008 - statewide list of boating and fishing shows.
• Statewide Michigan Events Calendar with links to official sites.
• Michigan Casinos and Gambling
• InMetroDetroit.com / Entertainment
• CC.com - type your zip code for events/venues within a 100 mile radius.
• Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Events & Attractions
• Major Venues and Performing Arts Theaters of Detroit and Southeast Michigan
• Festival Finder
• Festivals.com
• Ticketmaster
• Citysearch - a division of Ticketmaster.
• Virtual Michigan
• The Parade Company (Detroit)
Popular Destinations and Attractions - Places to Check Out
• Motown Historical Museum - Hitsville U.S.A. (Motown Museum) in Detroit.
• Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn.
• Boyne Mountain Events - listed on official website.
• Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit.
• Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.
• Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit.
• Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) in Detroit.
• Detroit Puppet Theatre, PuppetART in Detroit.
• Detroit Princess Riverboat - docked on the Detroit River near Hart Plaza.
• Detroit Science Center (The New Detroit Science Center) in Detroit.
• Detroit Zoo (Detroit Zoological Park, Detroit Zoological Institute) in Royal Oak.
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle in Detroit.
• Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum in Ann Arbor/Grand Rapids.
• Ford Rouge Factory Tour in Dearborn.
• Michigan State Capitol and Michigan Capitol Complex in Lansing.
• Michigan Walk of Fame in Lansing. (established in 2006).
• The Henry Ford (Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, IMAX Theatre) in Dearborn.
• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - in the upper peninsula.
PARTY | NIGHTLIFE & MUSIC SCENE
Detroit Tailgate - some tailgate parties have themes, some include entertainment by local bands, there is also a "Best Tailgate Party Contest".
Freep.com Metro Detroit Music Lists - local, who is playing, type of music and where.
Metro Times - Metro Detroit Nightspots - browse by type or use the search feature.
MotorCityRocks.com - list of Live Music Venues, plus Bars, Clubs, Shows.
Fusicology Detroit Listings - Music - underground, house, freestyle, soul ...
BroadBandPromos - live entertainment and promotions. Genres: Neo Soul, Smooth R&B, Jazz, Alternative, World, Electronic, Poetry/Spoken Word.
the detroit underground - dedicated to promoting great Detroit rock n' roll music.
DetroitIrish.org - Irish music events & festivals, news and more.
Detroit Club Scene - forums and news.
Nefarious.net - Metro Detroit Electronic Music information, DJs, and events.
DetroitSka.com
rocket99.com Detroit area - bars, nightclubs, restaurants ...
AOL - Detroit Area Music & Nightlife
MI-Bars.com - basic list of many bars in all of Michigan.
MetroDetroitBars.com
interesting tidbits
Detroit News: Voted Best of Michigan 2008 - Entertainment (bars, bands, etc.), Food & Drink (restaurants), more.
Metro Times - Best of Detroit 2008 - Readers Poll & Staff Picks
WDIV TV "4 THE BEST" 2008 - Metro Detroit Nightlife
Barstar - rankings and voting for Detroit's Hot 100 bars.
SOCIALIZE AND NETWORKING
After 5 - for Detroit area young professionals. networking, events, destinations.
SinglesDetroit - upscale urban professionals.
Moms Like Me - connect with other local moms in Metro Detroit Grand Rapids Lansing
Greatlakesforum.com - online hangout of michigan anglers boaters and hunters.
MeetPortHuron.com - online hang-out/meeting place catering to Port Huron and surrounding area residents. Membership and all its benefits are absolutely free.
POPULAR EVENT AND CONCERT VENUES IN MICHIGAN
METRO DETROIT other areas in MI
Chene Park Entertainment Center - in Detroit at the riverfront.
2600 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI 48207. 313-393-0292.
click here to go to website
Cobo Arena (next to Cobo Center) - in Downtown Detroit at the riverfront.
301 Civic Center Drive, Detroit, MI 48226. Tickets and other phone numbers on website.
click here to go to website
Cobo Center (Cobo Conference and Exhibition Center) - in Downtown Detroit at the riverfront. One Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226. 313-877-8777. 24 Hour Information Line 313-877-8111.
click here to go to website or Events Calendar
Comerica Park (Detroit Tigers Ballpark) - in Downtown Detroit
2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201. multiple phone numbers on website.
two websites: Comerica Park - Olympia Entertainment and Comerica Park - Detroit Tigers
Detroit Opera House - in Detroit
1526 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226. 313-961-3500
two websites: DOH - Michigan Opera Theatre and DOH - Nederlander
DTE Energy Music Theatre (formerly Pine Knob) in Clarkston.
7774 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston, MI 48348 (north of Detroit).
click here to go to website or map and parking info
Emerald Theatre complex - in Mount Clemens.
31 N Walnut Street, Mt Clemens, MI 48043 (north of Detroit). 586-913-1920.
click here to go to website
Fillmore Detroit (The Fillmore Detroit) in Detroit. formerly known as the State Theatre.
2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.
two websites: TFD - Live Nation and TFD myspace
Fisher Theatre in Detroit
3011 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202. Tickets and contact numbers on website.
click here to go to website
Ford Field in Detroit
click to go to official website
Fox Theatre in Detroit
click to go to official website
Freedom Hill Amphitheater in Sterling Heights
click to go to official website
Gem Theatre in Detroit
click to go to official website
Gibraltar Trade Center in Mt. Clemens
237 N. River Rd, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043. ph# 586-465-6440
click to go to official website or see shows schedule
Gibraltar Trade Center in Taylor
15525 Racho Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 (I-75 & Eureka Rd). ph# 734-287-2000
click to go to official website or see shows schedule
Harpos in Detroit
click to go to official website
Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor
click to go to official website
Joe Louis Arena (JLA, The Joe, Red Wings Hockey Rink) - in Downtown Detroit at the riverfront. 600 Civic Center Drive, Detroit, MI 48226. main ph# 313-396-7000, more numbers on website.
click to go to 1st official site or click to go to 2nd official site
Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor
click to go to official website
Magic Bag in Ferndale
click to go to website
Magic Stick (part of the Majestic Theatre complex) - in Detroit
4120-4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI (directions on website). ph# 313-833-9700.
click to go to website
Majestic Theatre (and Majestic Theatre complex) - in Detroit
4120-4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI (directions on website). ph# 313-833-9700.
click to go to official website
Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit
click to go to official website
Meadow Brook Music Festival in Rochester Hills
click to go to official website
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit
click to go to official website
Novi Expo Center in Novi
click to go to official website or click to see events
Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater in Pontiac
10 Water Street, Pontiac, MI 48342. 248-758-3935.
click to go to official website
Purple Rose Theatre Company (Jeff Daniels) in Chelsea
137 Park Street in Chelsea, MI (15 minutes from Ann Arbor). 734-433-7673.
click to go to official website
Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak
click to go to official website
Russell Industrial Center (art film music) in Detroit
1600 Clay St, Detroit, MI 48211. click to go to official website
St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit
click to go to official website
The Ark in Ann Arbor
click to go to official website
The Machine Shop Concert Lounge in Flint
click here to go to website
The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills
click to go to official website
The Second City in Novi (moved from Detroit)
42705 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375. ph# 248-348-4448
click to go to official website
OTHER AREAS IN MICHIGAN
Lexington Music Theatre in Lexington (East MI, lower right part of the Thumb)
7318 Huron Ave, Lexington, MI 48450. 1-877-4LEXMTC. click to go to official website
Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids (West MI)
click to go to official website
EVENT PROMOTION AND PROMOTERS
CK Promotions and event planning - "... expert planning for any event, as well as for finding the scoop on where southeast Michigan's swankiest & most swell events will be."
Watts - Up Inc. - organizes big events and posts events information.
Detroit Concerts - a booking and managment company that hosts events at A venues in the Metro Detroit Michigan area including St. Andrews Hall, The Shelter, The Emerald Theatre, The Majestic Theatre, The Magic Stick, The Royal Oak Music Theatre, The Ritz, The Pike Room, The Crofoot, The Phoenix Plaza Ampitheatre, The Fillmore and The Eagle Theatre. Detroit Concerts also works with bars/clubs such as The Bullfrog, US-12, The Machine Shop, Simons, The I-Rock and TNTs and more.
Dub-Co Entertainment - "full service firm, goal is to become the #1 resource for effectively coordinating and marketing entertainment events within the Hip-Hop, R&B, Caribbean, and Alternative Audience scenes."
B-Boy Record Productions (BBR) - Detroit. known for promoting events which include local hip-hop and gospel artists.
Flynote Productions - Metro Detroit production company and DJ collective.
Liam the extra large Leprechaun - Irish/Celtic Music Promoter and lovable party animal.
Vital Productions - Metro Detroit.
musicjams.net (in South MI) - occasional rock events that include local bands.
Grassroots Productions
Resources to Michigan Media
• Metro Detroit Radio Stations - page includes links to their sites.
• Metro Detroit Newspapers and Publications - page includes links to their sites.
• Metro Detroit Media - links to Metro Detroit Radio, TV, Newspapers
• Michigan Newspapers & TV with links to their sites best site in this category
• Michigan Media TV, Newspapers, Magazines etc., with links to their sites
• over 300 Radio Stations listed alphabetically - type MI in state search
• All-In-One Media Directory
• Michigan's Media Companies
More listings will be added as I discover them. Most sites will not get listed here because they are basically useless - they don't offer much, are dysfunctional or not current.
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