31st Black History Banquet
February 11, 2020The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists commemorates the end of Black History Month with its annual Black History Banquet. Now celebrating its 31st year, the banquet will emphasize and remember the efforts made by the African American workforce in the history of the labor movement. David Fleetwood, Business Manager of Laborers Local 500, (pictured above)
Mardi Bras at the Attic on Adams
February 11, 2020Help support women in the area (in more ways than one) with the folks at the Attic on Adams during Mardi Bras. Held on February 23, the Attic will be collecting new items for the YWCA of Northwest Ohio, including underwear, socks, toiletries, cash donations and, of course, bras. To thank everyone who donates, the
“Witness Lab” Debuts February 15 at University of Michigan Museum of Art
February 11, 2020At the intersection of law and art is the truth that there is a lot of the latter in the former, from theatricality to visual arts. Courtney McClellan, artist-in-residence at the Stamps School of Art and Design, will examine this cross-section with her new exhibit Witness Lab, which begins a three-month showing at the University
Twin Peaks Pie + Coffee Night at Handmade Toledo
February 11, 2020“You know, this is— excuse me— a damn fine cup of coffee.” Anyone who watched the classic David Lynch series Twin Peaks knows all about the RR Diner’s famous coffee, not to mention a cherry pie that’ll kill ya. The experimental theater and film group known as The Velvet Knife wants to take you back
Breakfast with Women Who Lead
February 11, 2020Women in positions of leadership throughout the community, as well as women who desire to one day become leaders, are invited to attend the Women Who Lead Breakfast. This annual event, held by Inspired Sisterhood of Cornerstone Church, is aimed at spotlighting and bolstering female leaders as National Women’s History Month begins. Michele Reynolds of
Shop fresh produce at the Washtenaw County CSA Fair
February 11, 2020Find a great bargain on the freshest produce and meats possible at the Washtenaw County CSA Fair on February 16. CSA— which stands for Community Supported Agriculture— farms sell their wares directly to consumers via a weekly allotment that customers pay for at the beginning of the year, giving the farmers some financial security and