The ragtag bunch of philanthropic Midtown musicians and artists that make up the Cass Collective are back, still trying to make a difference in Detroiter's lives through benefit concerts. The last Sunday of "mostly" every month, Cass Café hosts excellent bands and donates a portion of the bar revenues to a variety of local groups and causes. Past Cass Corridor beneficiaries have included the Capuchin Soup Kitchen on Meldrum, The Hub bike shop, The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID)...

Who says St. Patrick's Day can be celebrated only one day per year? Bastone Brewery doesn't think so -- it has dedicated the month of March to celebrating St. Patrick and the art of being Irish.  Bastone has got it down to a science as they present "Irishfest" from now until March 26. The event will feature a menu dedicated to Irish heritage as well as beer specials throughout the month. Visit Bastone to get your limited edition Irishfest pint glass for $5 and refill it anytime during the fes...

If you're the coupon-cutting, penny-pinching, always-looking for-a-great-deal type, then this website is perfect for you. Groupon is a website started in November, 2008, with the goal of helping people save money while still living the good life. Each day Groupon, which is featured in over 40 different cities nationwide, showcases a deal from the best of the best Detroit has to offer. The daily coupon encompasses everything from restaurants to retailers and everything in between. Additionally,...

"I like you, but you're just too nice for me." UGH. Why does hearing that from a date make me feel horrible? Should I try to be a mean person instead? I've suffered from the nice girl syndrome my entire life. Once you are labeled in that category, you are usually automatically moved into the friend zone. From high school to college and all the way up until now, I've heard that more times than I can count. I've had my healthy share of relationships, but many more dates that have ended with the '...

In the midst of abandoned buildings and empty lots sits one of Detroit's oldest bars. A true hidden gem, Jumbo's is the last standing bar on Third Street in Midtown. Opened in 1941 by Steve Demoff (aka "Jumbo"), the bar was among the Detroit hotspots of the time. Back then, Third Street was a haven for prostitution and Jumbo's was on the bandwagon. Even after the bar was passed along from Jumbo to his son, Robby Demoff, it was still in need of a major overhaul. Tragically, Robby was killed in...