Detroit Vegan Soul

Think you can’t have a good meal without meat on the menu? A good vegetarian dish makes even a die-hard, meat-and-potatoes fan forget one of their staples is missing. Whether you’re vegetarian or not, you can get your daily allowance of fruits and veggies at one of these metro Detroit vegetarian and vegan restaurants.

Neighborhood Profile: Corktown 

Corktown has been in the news a lot lately as one of the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in the country, let alone the Detroit region.

It’s a place that is on the rebound and has a definite sense of identity and community. Sure, it’s part of Detroit, but much like the storied neighborhoods in New York or Chicago, Corktown has an identity of its own.

The area has a long history as Detroit’s oldest neighborhood, with “1834” emblazoned proudly on the signs. The name, some say, refers to County Cork in Ireland, as many of the early residents were immigrants after the potato famine.

If you plan to spend a lot of time on the water this summer, you’ll want to head to the 55th Annual Detroit Boat Show Feb. 16-24 at Cobo Center. Get an up-close look at new models of powerboats, pontoons, kayaks and boating accessories from tons of exhibitors, with more than 100 boats on display and interactive activities for the whole family.

Detroit occupies an important place in African American history. You can get your cultural fix all month long at these metro Detroit landmarks, exhibits and events - here's how...

On Display

Visions of Our 44th President exhibit.

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History began as the International Afro-American Museum in Dr. Charles Wright’s office on West Grand Boulevard, and now inhabits a 125,000-square-foot facility, making it the largest African American historical museum in the world. The new exhibit “Visions of our 44th President” will be on display for the month of February, featuring busts of President Barack Obama reinterpreted by 44 different artists.

The 97.1 The Ticket SportsFest is Detroit’s biggest fan appreciation event and your best opportunity to meet some of your favorite Detroit sports stars. Current and former athletes from the Detroit Red Wings, Pistons, Tigers and Lions will be at SportsFest to sign autographs and meet fans Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.