Culture, Cuisine, and Conversations

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We're closing out National Library Week with a special showing of this important documentary.
The Librarians, which made its world premiere at Sundance and continued on to SXSW and Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, explores the urgent moment we find ourselves in. As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy, flanked by concerned community members and young readers.
The Librarians is a chilling cautionary tale and rallying cry for freedom – told through the personal experiences of librarians under siege and the everyday patriots who join their ranks in defense of the books.

Come visit Stahl's Auto and Music Museum along with an author talk by Steve Purdy, author of Mascots in Motion. If you've never been to Stahl's, you are in for a treat.
The author talk and museum admission are both free.
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Join us for Fuel for Thought, an automotive speaker series event, as we welcome Steve Purdy for A Night with Steve Purdy, an in-depth exploration of automotive mascots and hood ornament history.
Steve Purdy is the author of Mascots in Motion, a meticulously researched book that tells the story of the iconic hood ornaments that once defined luxury automobiles, classic cars, and brand identity. From elegant goddesses to powerful symbols of speed, innovation, and prestige, these automotive mascots reflected the design trends, cultural values, and craftsmanship of their era.
This engaging talk blends automotive history, car design, industrial art, and storytelling, offering insight into how hood ornaments became rolling works of art. Perfect for classic car enthusiasts, collectors, designers, historians, and automotive fans, this Fuel for Thought event celebrates the artistry and legacy behind some of the most recognizable symbols in automotive history.
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Purchase tickets for this Preservation Detroit tour on Eventbrite.

I have wanted to take this tour since I found out that Minoru Yamasaki was the architect of the original twin towers in NYC. Preservation Detroit is a non-profit that has great walking tours.

Explore Minoru Yamasaki’s legacy in the Cultural Center.
Minoru Yamasaki, Detroit’s best-known midcentury architect, left his mark all over metro Detroit and beyond. On select dates, we explore Yamasaki’s legacy in Detroit’s Cultural Center. Learn how Yamasaki came to Detroit in the 1940s, established his own firm, and then began working with Wayne State University in the mid-1950s to extend and execute their master plan with new buildings, including four that he designed, and the transition to a pedestrian-friendly campus, while helping to establish the College for Creative Studies' new 1950’s campus.

Highlights include the magnificent McGregor Memorial Conference Center and its Reflecting Pool and Sculpture Garden.

Meeting spot: The tour departs from the Josephine Ford Sculpture Garden on the College of Creative Studies campus on John R at E. Kirby.

Items to note about our tours:
All tours take place rain or shine, and are about 2 to 2.5 hours long. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Advance ticket purchases are available through the afternoon of the day before the tour. If there is a date missing from the tour page, the tour for that location/date is sold out. Tickets may be refunded up to 7 days prior to the date of a tour; after that, tickets are not refundable.
Parking: Metered and non-metered street parking is available in the immediate area. Paid parking is also available at the Park Shelton parking structure and DIA parking structure and lot.
Note: Some buildings may have restricted access. Restroom facilities may be unavailable along the tour route.
By purchasing ticket(s), I confirm that I have read and agree to the terms outlined in the following liability release: https://preservationdetroit.org/liabilityrelease