Executive Committee Meeting 10-15-24

President's Report

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OUR TOP PICKS

Our Top Picks Þ Stroll along the Riverfront. Especially in fine weather! And stop for a break in one of the parks lining the long promenade on the banks of the Detroit River. Get a coffee, hire a bike, catch a concert: there are so many Whitney's place. His opulent residence, a testament to the glamor of the past, has been converted into an elegant restaurant. See p. 85 . Þ Join the crowds to chase out the red dwarf. Every year in March, Detroiters put on a big and joyful costumed parade to drive this evil creature, the “Nain Rouge” (red dwarf) out of the city, a legend from the time the French were in charge. See p. 126. things to do. See pp. 18 and 58 . Þ Dine in the home of a timber magnate. In this case, at David

Þ Bounce to the techno beat. It's only natural that Detroit, the birthplace of the genre, should have its own techno museum. Exhibit 3000 is the only one of its kind today. Discover it in the company of those who have forged its history: the guides are famous DJs! See p. 54 . Þ Go exploring the murals. The city is a gigantic treasure trail for street art enthusiasts, and there’s something to marvel at on practically every street corner! And don't forget the spiritual godfather of today's street artists: Diego Rivera’s cycle at the Detroit Institute of Arts. See pp. 26, 38, 50, and 148. Þ Get down to the market. Eastern Market, of course! The entire neighborhood moves to the rhythm of this semi-covered market, which has been operating since the late 19th century. Every Saturday, producers from the region come to tour their harvest, flowers, gourmet foods, honey, and other delicious fare. The murals and goings-on in the surrounding streets all add to the neighborhood's great atmosphere. See p. 36 . Þ Admire the features of the Downtown buildings. Midway between the structures of Chicago and those of New York, Detroit’s skyscrapers are an impressive testament to its former prosperity. See p. 27 .

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In blue, the Detroit Lions.

Þ Dive into the deep. The Belle Isle aquarium, the oldest in the country, may not be very large, but the original tiles and mosaics are resplendent in this magnificent Beaux-Arts-style building. See p. 60 . Þ Visit a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The one he built for Sara and Melvyn Smith, in Bloomfield Hills, in his Usonian style. The fulfillment of a dream for its sponsors. See p. 68 .

Þ Watch a show. Preferably in a magical place full of history such as the Fisher Theatre or the Fox Theatre, two performance venues from the Roaring Twenties with magnificent decor. See pp. 30, 98, and 100 . Þ Enjoy a tipple on a rooftop. Kamper’s, at the top of the magnificent Book Tower, promises stunning views, delicious cocktails, and mouthwatering tapas. See p. 101 . Þ Cheer on one of the city’s teams. The Lions (American football), Tigers (baseball), Pistons (basketball), and Red Wings (ice hockey) all play in city center stadiums to the delight of their fans. See p. 31 .

Þ Shop til you drop. Don’t think of Detroit as a shopping destination? Well, you'd be wrong! Tempting purchases are everywhere! Items on offer are always original, and designed or made locally: creations by Cranbrook students, Pewabic pottery, Pingree leather goods, Lip Bar make-up, Carhartt clothing, Shinola watches, cutting-edge techno vinyl... the list is endless. See p. 94.

Þ Tuck into local specialties. Don't leave without trying the

rectangular pizza and the Coney dog which they make here like nowhere else! See pp. 80 and 82 .