Detroit’s Largest Hanukkah Event Illuminates Campus Martius
The 15th annual Menorah in the D features live music, family festivities, and a special appearance by Ella Ben-Ami and her freed parents from Hamas captivity

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, thousands are expected to gather at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit for Chabad’s 15th annual Menorah in the D — one of Michigan’s largest and most cherished Hanukkah celebrations.

What began in 2011 with just a few hundred attendees has grown into a powerful citywide tradition featuring live music, festive foods, family activities, and the lighting of a 26-foot-tall menorah, believed to be the largest in Michigan.

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DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM HOSTS NEW DETROIT RED WINGS CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION FEATURING RARE TEAM AND HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ARTIFACTS

A major new Detroit Historical Museum exhibition, Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown, matches the excitement of the Red Wings Centennial with highlights from the franchise’s championship seasons and memories of marquee players throughout the decades, along with the team’s many history-making moments.

Opening to the public on Thursday, Nov. 20, Detroit Red Wings at 100 offers something for every Red Wings fan. The exhibition fills three galleries in the Detroit Historical Museum – the City of Champions Gallery, the new Motor City Showcase...

By Antisia King

Detroit stands on the brink of a historic new chapter. With the election of Mary Sheffield as Mayor-Elect, the city has chosen not only a leader but a symbol of progress, unity, and hope. Sheffield’s victory marks a monumental milestone — she is the first African-American woman ever elected Mayor of Detroit — a testament to her tireless work, deep faith, and unwavering love for the city that raised her.

Before this groundbreaking achievement, Mary Sheffield built a long and celestious career serving Detroit as a City Council Member and later as Council President. Known for her compassion and conviction, Sheffield has spent her career championing the causes tha...

By Dennis Berry

As gala season approaches and the city prepares for nights of high glamour and black-tie brilliance, one name continues to define elegance, confidence, and timeless sophistication: Montee Tayion Holland, founder and CEO of The Tayion Collection.

For more than two decades, Holland has been dressing men who understand that true style is more than what you wear—it’s how you carry yourself. His designs embody that belief. Each suit, jacket, and accessory from The Tayion Collection is cut with precision, rooted in heritage, and finished with the kind of flair that commands a room.

And this year, as the red carpets unroll and Detroit’s gala season comes alive, Monte...

Thanksgiving is one of the few occasions where the meal can truly become the event—with friends, families and loved ones gathered around the table, sharing stories, gratitude and good food. But pulling off a great Thanksgiving dinner isn’t just about the turkey (though that helps); it’s about planning, timing, menu-coordination and smart cooking. Here’s your guide to making the perfect Thanksgiving dinner—especially aimed at the stylish, magazine-minded reader of Beautiful Machine.

1. Start with scheduling & prep
Set the dinner time early and clearly. Choose a time—say 4 p.m. or 5 p.m.—and communicate it well in advance so guests know when to arrive ...

By Carita Miller | Detroit, MI

This November, hip-hop lovers and cultural enthusiasts across the city will get to experience something truly special. The Mini Hip Hop Museum—a traveling tribute to the art, history, and evolution of the genre—is making its way to Detroit, Michigan, for a three-day pop-up experience from November 7–9, 2025.

Founded by Milly Vanderwood, the Mini Hip Hop Museum (MHHM) has become a national movement rooted in creativity, education, and preservation. Vanderwood, a Baltimore native and visionary recognized by Culturefeed as one of the “8 Dope People From Baltimore You Should Know,” created the museum to celebrate the legacy of hip-hop ...

By Carita Miller