Village Picture Framing does fantastic work! Every time!…read more Every picture is a piece of art and Village creates the space for them to shine.

I wish I could give them 10 stars!!! Their pricing is very reasonable and the work done is AMAZING…read more PLEASE skip Micheal's and Joanns and go straight here! We had a "complicated" project. We just needed matting with multiple cuts for vintage postcards. We went to all of the major chains and they were sweating at the request with insanely expensive quotes for just cutting matte board. I was rather frustrated as this was a valentines gift I couldn't complete for a year. We walked into this tiny shop with nice glass work and a billion options for framing and were given a very reasonable quote. I'm so excited about this! We had our own frame but they did a PERFECT job on the matting and they even threw glass in our frame and mounting. I'm not going anywhere else for framing and matting work. support your local business and you won't regret the amazing work! Thank You Village!!!!

I've never purchased a frame from here before, but I have to tell you I attended their "Paint n…read moreParty" classes and it was a blast! You pay a fee (around $35 per person, snacks and beverages included, all supplies included RSVP 313-561-4500) and they set up an easel and a space for you on a long table along with other painters. It would be perfect for a fun gathering of friends. The instructor is awesome and you will be amazed at how the most uncreative, untalented, person can actually paint a fine quality painting! If you go to Facebook you can get all the details on how to get in on the action. Super fun!

Frame World was highly recommended to me by a friend and he was spot on. Kathleen helped me find…read morejust the right frame to do this beautiful piece of art justice. She was professional, friendly, and just as invested in the outcome as I was. The picture is framed flawlessly. I will be coming back with more framing projects soon. It is hard to find such craftsmanship these days.

Inside Greenfield Village, they have taken the space that was once used for quick snacks and…read moreHalloween Nights and turned it into an art gallery. Dedicated to the art of glassblowing, it traces glassmaking and it's emergence on American shores, from British imports to our early attempts at glassmaking and trade. The exhibit ends with modern glass art. It's well housed and lit and a definite improvement on the building's previous use. Do not miss it!

The Centennial Anniversary of the Titanic's sinking is being commemorated this year and the Henry…read moreFord has an extra attraction for the summer. It's called "Titanic:The Artifact Exhibit." You purchase a ticket and wait for the time allotted on the ticket. Whe you get your ticket you also get a boarding pass of an actual person that was on the Titanic. Mine was Miss Annie Funk. She was a 38 year old Mennonite missionary who had opened a girls' dchool in India and was returning to the U.S.A. to care for a sick mother. At the end of the exhibit you can find out if your person survived the sinking. Since over 2/3 of the people onboard perished, I knew my odds weren't good. The exhibit starts with the building and moves you to the boarding area. The best parts were the hallway(which ls a recreation you can walk thru), the bow of the ship and going into the "ice rooms" and the info at the end. You also get to touch an actual "iceberg so you know what it feels like.You can recreate the famous pose on the prop bow and they have photographer. You can get a copy of the pose i f you want. It takes an hour to go thru . It's the top draw event and worth it! P.S. I checked on the website "Encyclopedia Titanica" to find out what happened to Annie. She was never found. The last sighting of her was her being pushed aside as she was getting into a lifeboat by a woman screaming, "My Children, my children!"

This is an absolutely phenomenal exhibition of both art and science. Located inside The Henry…read moreFord, this limited run exhibition features something for all ages. Inside, you'll find 16 life-sized metal sculptures by the artist, John Payne of Asheville, North Carolina. Walking in will excite your senses with sculptures that move, sound effect buttons, and dazzling lighting. It's a feast for the senses. You can use levers and pulleys to bring these ancient beasts to life. Unfortunately, words only can say so much when it comes to a visual event, so I've posted a small number of pictures to give you a better understanding of how amazing this experience truly is. 5 stars! Go there and be amazed.

The Automotive Hall of Frame is one of my favorite experiences here. There are just so many cars…read moreand different areas represented. Spent the day in Dearborn. Located next to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

A really fun museum to learn about all automotive-related history of those people that shaped the…read moreindustry. Angela was highly knowledgeable about the history and she was gracious with her time showing us a few of her favorite displays. This museum is not related to the Ford museums, even though it's in the complex, and at the time of our visit I love how less crowded it was.

What an interesting tour!…read more Pictures are not allowed when walking on the elevated walkway that goes completely around the assembly lines, but it is what it is. The elevated walkway was quite long, and enabled us to watch multiple stations that were involved in the assembly lines of the F-150. I would do this over if given the chance, because we were on a bus tour that had limited time.

What a great tour. I went in a Friday in late November. Assembly operations were running and it…read morewas very cool to see. You start the tour at the Henry Ford, here a 20 min bus ride will take you to the factory. There are 5 stops. A short history movie. A multimedia assembly demonstration, the observation deck, the factory observation platform (about a 1/3 mile walk), and the heritage cars. The return bus leaves every 10-15 minutes. You don't have to stay with your group. There are guides to answer questions. No photos in the assembly plant. Start to finish for me, solo, was about 2 1/2 hours. There is road construction, so our bus trip took us through security, passed the steel mill, engine plant, and under the stamping plant, then out security on the other side. when the construction is finished, I'm sure the bus ride will be 5 to 8 minutes shorter.

Greenfield Village is incredible! Came here for Holiday Nights with our friends. Pure magic +…read morehistory = Greenfield Village. Parking is easy and free! Bonus. Definitely recommend purchasing tickets in advance since Holiday Nights sells out. We came on a Tuesday before Christmas. Good crowd. I love the wagon rides, Model T rides, ice skating, brass bands, carolers, and more! We started our night by stuffing our bellies. The Philly steak from A Touch of Honey was delicious! We enjoyed some festive cocktails - spiked cocoa and mulled wine. We were able to explore the post office (still active). Individuals had the ability to purchase post cards and mail them domestically and internationally. Next stop was learning about Edison, seeing his original work, and electric cable artifacts that come out once a year. I loved seeing the chemistry lab and learning about how lower manhattan first was lit up. Lots of stops to stand or sit by a firepit, enjoy mini donuts, and more drinks. Highly recommend especially during the holidays.

Ok, so this place was so awesome! I had no expectations that there was as much going on here, as…read morethere was. Apparently, we lucky to go during a slow/off season time, parking was easy! The buildings were fantastic, the history, and employees stationed around were eager to share stories and the history of each place. It also seemed like the employees here were well tenured as the ones whom I asked had worked here for a really long time, and really enjoyed their jobs. So, you can go through this place in a day, but if you really wanted to deep dive into the buildings etc., you would need to plan to spend maybe 2 days here. I am not from the area, so 2 days was not an option, so powering through was THE option for me. Still a great full day of exploring, the few downsides for us on this trip was that a lot of the buildings which I would have loved to see were under maintenance, however I also appreciate that they maintain these buildings so well! Lastly, we picked up the ride pass as we wanted to ride the train and model T, we asked the cashier how long the wait would be for these and she said rides have about a 10-minute wait or so. When we got to the model T, the estimated wait was about an hour and 20 minutes, so we thought we would head over to the Train depot, but the train was closed as they were setting it up for a nighttime event. They refunded us for this portion so really can't speak badly about it. Overall A+ experience.

Holy cow! Year two…read moreof Maker Faire here in Detroit was faboo! Despite the heat everything was just killer. From the outside with their great tents featuring the best local and national techy/creative/innovative organizations and hackerspaces, local businesses selling their wares (t-shirts, food, etc) and amazing things to see and do (like the giant mousetrap, the massive bikes, gokart races, Theatre Bizarre, and the huge ass dragon that spits fire and scared the bejeebus out of my 3 year old cousin) there was plenty going on to make your visit worth your while. Some local eats from Buddy's Pizza, Avalon Breads, and Treat Dreams rounded out the tastes and there were even tunes from local bands in case you wanted your socks rocked off. Adding to the fun was also the indoor displays in the museum. Tickets to the event included entrance to The Henry Ford Museum so not only did you have all that amazingness that they had to offer there were also great MF bits to check out like crafty spaces for kids, tutorials on how to knit/crochet, and the Handmade Detroit section featuring a craft fair from locals selling good from artwork to jewelry, make up and housewares. NEAT! Also loved the free app you could download for the faire. Made the event even more interactive. It included the schedules, maps, and a game wherein you scanned all the checkpoints to enter into a drawing to win some prizes. Totally sweet. Extra props to the cupcake car rolling around and the water swing which I was sincerely sad I didn't get to take a ride on. Next year! I'm already eagerly anticipating their return!

Have been to the Henry Ford Museum many times, but this is a first for the Maker Faire. Lots of…read moreinnovations, crafts for kids, new ideas, & lots of robotics. This year included a large Star Wars & Star Trek exhibition, which was a huge hit. Many people in costumes & photos could be taken with Star Wars characters. There were many outside activities as well: live music, rides, go carts, robotic competition, crazy bikes, etc. The only downside was not too many food places & the few that were there were crowded & only a few places to sit & eat. Also, it was sunny & hot. No water or drink vendors, except for the beer garden. It was fun & different. Would definitely recommend & will go again! Very nice elite event.

This coffee spot is easily one of the best I've been to. Everything feels fresh and thoughtfully…read moredone--the drinks are consistently great, and the pastries are honestly amazing. You can tell they really care about quality. What stood out the most, though, was the service. The staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. At one point, my drink was accidentally made with oat milk, but the server noticed right away, came over immediately, and apologized for the mix-up before I even had a chance to say anything. That level of attentiveness says a lot about how well-trained the team is. It's also refreshing to see a place where everyone is genuinely smiling and seems happy to be there--especially in an area where that's not always the case. The positive energy really makes a difference. I even appreciated the uniforms; it adds a polished, cohesive feel that a lot of places overlook. As someone in hospitality, I notice the details--and this place absolutely nails them. From product quality to customer service, it's a perfect experience. 100/100.

Great drinks and deserts. Interior was pretty…read more Lots of people networking and chatting