In Case You Missed It: Top Stories from the Week (April 5-9)

Veteran chef Matt Prentice dies, the Gilberts donate $30 million to the Cranbrook Academy of Art, a federal judge pauses Detroit’s marijuana business program favoring longtime residents, and Detroit Black Restaurant Week returns.
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Cranbrook Academy of Art
The Gilberts have made a $30 million donation to Cranbrook Academy of Art, pictured above. // Photograph by PD Rearick

Veteran restaurateur and chef Matt Prentice dies at 62.

including Morels, Detroit Prime and Coach Insignia, and was well-known for his work with Cass Community Social Services.

Music producer Don Was presents a new weekly WDET music show.

, co-hosted by Was and producer Ann Delisi, debuts April 16 and will feature Was’ musical archives along and stories about artists.

The Gilberts have made a $30 million donation to Cranbrook Academy of Art.

The donation is expected to . This gift comes not long after the Gilberts’ $500 million pledge to Detroit.

You can now order custom American Coney Island sneakers.

to create a limited-edition shoe featuring a star-spangled design and the restaurant’s logo. A T-shirt is also available.

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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pictured above, will partner with the University of Michigan for a new residency. // Photograph by Eric Bronson/Michigan Photography

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma partners with University of Michigan for a new residency.

The on a project that explores the past year under the pandemic through art.

Detroit Black Restaurant Week returns today.

EastEats, Baobob Fare, and The Kitchen by Cooking with Que are among the .

A federal judge pauses Detroit’s marijuana business program that favors longtime residents.

that gives preferential treatment to β€œlegacy Detroiter” applicants in an effort to make sure the city’s nascent recreational marijuana market isn’t overrun by deep-pocketed non-residents.

Mackinac Island gets ready for the 2021 tourist season.

Businesses on the island have updated their amenities and attractions for this year. and most venues will open in early May.


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