This week on One Detroit: 

New documentary ‘Marqueetown’ follows film lover’s quest to save a historic Michigan movie theater

The new documentary “Marqueetown” follows film lover Bernie Rosendahl’s years-long quest to save and restore The Nordic, Marquette’s long-closed single-screen art-house movie theater. The 1930s movie palace was a technologically groundbreaking and architecturally bold art-deco theater. It had been a fixture of downtown Marquette until it closed in the 1990s, and it was one of the two theaters in the city where Rosendahl fell in love with cinema.  

Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson, who co-wrote and directed the film, use Rosendahl’s quest as a window to explore the rich history of Michigan’s independent movie theaters, their rise and decline throughout the 20th century, and the cultural importance of movie theaters as gathering spaces. “Marqueetown” airs on Detroit PBS at 9 p.m. Oct. 17 and at 12 p.m. Oct. 20.   

The filmmakers recently took the film on the road to more than 30 independent theaters, offering their insights on what they learned about the state of these venues. 

One Detroit’s Chris Jordan spoke with Beyer and Anderson about the documentary, movie theater history, and the journey that Rosendahl took them on. They also spoke about the changing business landscape that movie theaters face today, including the struggles movie theaters face in a post-COVID, streaming-dominated world, and how theaters are using diverse business models to survive. 

OPINION | Political contributors discuss first of two debates for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat

Attack ads have been playing for weeks in the tight race for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, which is being vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow. 

The Democratic candidate, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, and Republican candidate, former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, faced off in their first debate earlier this week with another scheduled Oct. 14.   

One Detroit Contributors Stephen Henderson, host of “American Black Journal,” Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor of The Detroit News, and Zoe Clark, Michigan Public’s Political Director, weigh in on the race. 

BridgeDetroit hosts free resource fair for immigrants and refugees 

People from across the globe have come to Detroit in pursuit of safety or to reunite with their families. Often, when they immigrate to the city, they’re in need of housing and assistance with social services, obtaining IDs and more. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, BridgeDetroit hosts a Refugee and Immigrant Resource Fair from 6-8 p.m. at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation in Southwest Detroit. 

The resource fair will feature conversations with Hamissi Mamba, a former asylum-seeking refugee who now runs the popular Detroit restaurant Baobab Fare, District 6 Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero and Lidia Reyes, the executive director of Latino Family Services.  

The fair will also help attendees sign up for the Detroit ID program, as well as find housing support and access to social services. The fair is free to attend, and food will be provided. Resources will be provided in English, Arabic and Spanish.  

One Detroit’s Will Glover talks with BridgeDetroit Engagement Editor Bryce Huffman about the upcoming event geared toward helping immigrants and refugees. 

Things to do in Detroit this weekend: October 11, 2024 

From a spooky night out to live music and theatre, a food festival, hockey history and more, Detroit has a lot going on this weekend. Check out some events coming up around the region on “One Detroit Weekend.”

Upcoming Events:

• The Shepard Arts Center in Detroit showcases the “In an effort to be held” exhibit for its last weekend through Oct. 12. The exhibit explores the connection between bodies, materials and the world.  
• The Inspired Acting Company in Walled Lake presents “The Danger of Hope” Oct. 11-13. It’s a one-person play that chronicles the life of a newly hired behavior specialist at a Detroit public high school. 
• Handcrafters hosts a Witches Night Out Market during a Fall Fair at Embassy Suites Livonia on Oct. 11. The market features raffles, trick-or-treating and a meet-and-greet with the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus.  
• “Detroit Performs” host Satori Shakoor’s film “Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale” premieres at the Marygrove Theater on Oct. 11. The stand-up concert special explores the realities of womanhood, motherhood and menopause.  
• Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in Concert takes place on Oct. 12 at the Masonic Temple in Detroit. A live band will perform alongside David Bowie’s original vocals and the movie. 
• Owosso hosts the Rockin’ Rib Fest on Oct. 13, where attendees can enjoy a variety of ribs, ice cream and other sweet treats, and live music from A Proper Axe, A Rueful Noise and Towner. 
• The Henry Ford Museum opens a new exhibit “Hockey: Faster Than Ever,” on Oct. 13. The exhibit runs through Jan. 5, 2025. It shows the evolution of hockey and offers interactive exhibits to test your skills. 
• The Le Run for Le Rouge 2024 5K run takes place on Oct. 13. The race starts at the Detroit City Fieldhouse and goes through the historic Elmwood Cemetery. The 5K is a fundraiser for Detroit City FC Youth Soccer.