Detroit, Michigan (Sunset from Belle Isle)

The skyline of Detroit, Michigan is dominated by the distinctive Renaissance Center. Best known as the world headquarters of General Motors, the seven-skyscraper complex includes the Detroit Marriott, the tallest all-hotel tower outside of Asia and the tallest building in the state of Michigan. Across the Detroit River lies Windsor, Ontario. The Ambassador Bridge to Canada, another distinctive part of the Detroit skyline, has connected the two cities since 1929. More than 25 percent of all trade between the United States and Canada crosses this bridge. Herbie Russ is a Michigan native and an accomplished saxophonist, keyboardist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter. His melodic style combines smooth jazz, urban contemporary, and pop music, and his performances can

Detroit Public Television First to Air eScapes Network During March Pledge Drive

Hybrid Radio/TV Network “eScapes” to run March 24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. MONROE, MICHIGAN, March 17, 2011 – Detroit Public Television Channel 56 will air select Great Lakes region segments from the eScapes Television Network on March 24th 2011 from 7:30 to 8 p.m. as part of the March pledge drive, according to Fred Nahhat, Vice President Local Production and Pledge. “We are very excited to be the first TV station in the country to air the eScapes Network content,” said Nahhat. “We believe their unique programming achieves the high quality artistic level that our viewers expect from Detroit Public Television.” Fifteen-minute themed episodes shot by video artists around the globe include minimal edits, slow zooms,