It's Time to Dig Downtown!

Dig Downtown is a new initiative by the Downtown Detroit Partnership to unite 5 Detroit districts, Downtown, Midtown, Corktown, Eastern Market, and New Center, into one greater downtown area. When people say they are going “downtown” it usually means to one of these 5 areas.

The website is a resource that includes events, restaurants, maps, and itineraries for families, groups, and individuals of all ages.

Dig Downtown Week began yesterday and runs through October 24^th. All metro Detroiters are encouraged to visit downtown and take part in a variety of events and activities happening during Dig Downtown Week.

Highlights of the events during Dig Downtown Week:

• Sunday, October 17^th – Conquered –The Detroit Free Press Marathon Afterparty

• Monday, October 18^th – Auto-Tune karaoke at the Garden Bowl

• Tuesday, October 19^th – Drake at the Fox Theatre

• Wednesday, October 20^th – The Mikado at Michigan Opera Theatre

• Thursday, October 21^st – Social Distortion at The Fillmore

• Friday, October 22^nd – Of Mice and Men at WSU Hillberry Theatre

• Saturday, October 23^rd – Halloween Bar Tour with Inside Detroit

• Sunday, October 24^th – Howl-O-Ween Party at Canine to Five

See all events at digdowntown.com.

Ann Lang, president & CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership, and other area leaders and ambassadors were present on Friday in Shed 3 at Eastern Market to kick off the event. “You don’t need a sporting event to come down, “ encouraged Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano.

They are also having a Dig Downtown Week Photo Contest and encourage you to take a photo of what you “dig” about downtown Detroit. Winners will have their photos featured on DigDowntown.com and will receive $100-$250 gift certificates.

Do you dig downtown Detroit? What are your favorite stomping grounds?

Comments

[Schmee]

Chris and I usually try to get to the Hillberry once a year. Maybe we will try to see Of Mice and Men. Love that play. Auto-tune Karaoke sounds pretty sweet too. Sorry I missed that!