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This Week on One Detroit:
Near century-old monument of Italian poet Dante Alighieri in Detroit gets restored
The restoration of the near century-old monument of Italian poet Dante Alighieri has been unveiled by the Consulate of Italy in Detroit and the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan. The monument sits on Detroit’s Belle Isle near Shed 12.
Consul Allegra Baistrocchi; Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan President Lia Adelfi and members of the Society; and representatives of Belle Isle’s DNR Parks and Recreation Division and the mayor’s office attended the unveiling, which celebrated Alighieri’s legacy and Detroit’s vibrant Italian American community.
Alighieri was an Italian poet born in 1265 and is known as the father of the Italian language. The monument was first erected on Belle Isle in 1927.
One Detroit’s Will Glover visited the unveiling ceremony to learn more about Alighieri’s legacy and how the monument’s restoration impacts the local Italian American community.
5th annual Detroit Black Film Festival couples with Taste of Black Spirits National Conference
The 5th annual Detroit Black Film Festival returns to the city Sept. 25-29, featuring an array of independent films at venues across the city. This year’s festival is themed “Cinema & Culture over Cocktails” and will be held in tandem with the Taste of Black Spirits National Conference, a tasting and educational event focusing on Black-owned spirits and beverages.
The film festival includes 57 short and feature-length films from both emerging and veteran Black filmmakers. The Taste of Spirits event also includes financial education workshops and access to spirit and beverage distributors. Together, they’re focused on celebrating Black culture and creativity.
The two events are supported by the Ford Foundation and will be hosted at venues across metro Detroit, including the Marlene Boll YMCA Theater, The Carr Center, the Michigan State University Detroit Center and more. Full festival passes and single-day tickets are available for purchase.
Contributor Stephen Henderson, host of “American Black Journal,” talks with the festival’s co-directors Marshalle and Lazar Favors about the various film genres represented at the festival, how the films were selected, and the festival’s impact on the independent film industry locally and around the world. They also talk about the activities taking place during the Taste of Black Spirits Conference.
Michigan Tech Week 2024 hosted at newly renovated Michigan Central campus
The 2024 Michigan Tech Week takes place Oct. 1-4 this year at the newly renovated Michigan Central in Detroit. As one of the largest convenings focused on technology and high-growth entrepreneurship in Michigan, the event brings together a diverse group of founders, investors, and innovators.
Organized by a coalition of local organizations and presented by the Michigan Founders Fund, the event aims to strengthen Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Attendees can expect a range of activities, including workshops, panel discussions, pitch competitions and networking opportunities.
The startup conference will also feature prominent speakers, including Melissa Butler, CEO of The Lip Bar, who will share insights on her entrepreneurial journey. The event is seen as a crucial platform for connecting startups with potential investors and resources, reflecting Michigan’s commitment to enhancing its tech sector.
One Detroit’s Will Glover talks with Rishi Moudgil, the executive director of the Michigan Founders Fund, about the four-day event for tech founders, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.
Things to do in Detroit this weekend: September 27, 2024
Fall events are in full swing this weekend with the Fire & Flannel Festival in downtown Wyandotte, Pumpkin Patch Night in West Bloomfield and Drafting Table Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest party.
There are also chances to see art, comedy and theater during the Detroit Month of Design, a one-act comedy at Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck, and “A Bronx Tale: The One Man Show Starring Chazz Palminteri” at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre. See what else is happening around town on “One Detroit Weekend.”
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