The Creative Consigliere

May 18th 5-10PM @ladder4winebar ! This tasting is a reminder of why we gather in the first place. Different people, different backgrounds, all meeting around the table to eat, drink, talk, and connect. When the wine is chosen with the people in mind just as much as the food, the whole room feels different. This months wine list will also feature two wines from @communitywineco , a collaboration between @ahd_vintners and @hosp.included , with a portion of proceeds supporting with a portion of proceeds helping people of color gain the education, certifications, and industry knowledge needed to thrive in the wine world. @minkdetroit on the food. @artbyphillipsimpson and @borkaline curating the wine list. This is sure to be a night to remember. Get there early! 🎥: @boothonecreative / @curlyhandshake

The city’s starting to heat up, and so is HIWC. This month, we’ve got @artbyphillipsimpson leading the wine experience. Phil is known for bringing a creative lens to everything he touches. Alongside him is @borkaline , whose experience and leadership in the Michigan wine space speaks for itself. Together, they’ve curated a list that’s both approachable and elevated. You can’t bring a lineup like this together without food to match, and @minkdetroit is stepping in with lobster rolls, oysters, and more 😮‍💨 Something about Mink and spring in the city just makes sense. Step into the season with us. Bring your people, come ready to enjoy yourself, and meet us at @ladder4winebar . No reservations needed. Be there. That’s really it. Good wine, Mink in the spring, and a room full of the right energy. 📍 @ladder4winebar 🗓️ May 18 ⏰ 5-10pm 🦪 @minkdetroit

Thank you to everyone who made Good Grief Live possible! Love to @lordgulley for going on this journey with me. It’s been such a beautiful return to sharing and performing music. Thank you to @moondogdetroit for making space. FORREAL has been playing together over 10 years - It’s a blessing to be back on stage with my brothers, and I’m happy that we decided to do it there! Givhan + Gulley Good Grief Live Album release show at Moondog Cafe Detroit, Michigan 2026 DJ Set: @lordgulley Live performance by GIVHAN FORREAL Vocalist: @givhanstalo Guitar: @adam_dipaolo Keyboard: @raymarcelmusic Drums: @ghxstnote92 Key Bass: @fader.woods Creative Direction & Production Visual director, editor & live operator: @erinbecreating Produced by @createproper in Collaboration with @humanenougharchive Technical & Experience Build Audio Engineer: @fundamentalsoundco Stage Extension Build: @triceclark Wardrobe Customization & Embroidery: @thedueydealer Media & Content Live Show Taping: @theuprising.tv @barry.tun BTS Show Photography: @se7enfifteen Cover Art Illustration: @bizar_gomez Animation: @erinbecreating Show Flyer Design: @tonywhlgn

Come hear Good Grief live next month at @moondogdetroit I’m so grateful for everyone that has taken time to listen, share, & show love to ‘Good Grief’ already. That energy is so refreshing & inspiring - I’m excited to bring yall into the process with my first live show in a while… @lordgulley will be doing a special DJ set & I’ll be performing with my band FORREAL. Advance tix HIGHLY SUGGESTED - link in bio. Make sure to come out & experience ‘Good Grief’ live - it’s gonna be a phenomenal night!

It’s that time of year again… Wine Club returns in April! Turn on post notifications to stay informed on everything coming up this year. 🔔 #HospitalityIncluded #Detroit #DetroitWineClub #Wine #HospitalityIncludedWineClub 🎥: @curlyhandshake / @boothonecreative

“Talk To Me Nice, Pt. 2” with @lordgulley is OUT NOW!!! 🥳 Link in bio! Detroiters talk CHOPPY so it’s the perfect day for it. Happy 313 Day!! Co-prod: @baskasanball Mix / Master: @mixedbywoods.sndz Cover photo: @emmizziee Cover design: @tonywhlgn

Thinking Caps :: Cycle 2 :: BTS @whlgnworks #whlgn® 3 1 3 D A Y.

With the weather getting colder, we’re recapping a wonderful community giveback event last month that we were honored to be apart of — Coats & Coneys 🌭 @whlgnworks told us about their annual event where they collect winter coats for families in need and give out free coney dogs in exchange. we were happy to provide our space and donation to make this event happen and to help out the community❄️ Thank you to everyone who came out and donated coats! We had two full watermelon bins full of coats that were donated to @makefooddetroit and @allthingswomeninc 🙌 Stay tuned for more community focused events this year ⭐️ and shout out to our local vendors who came out to demo and pass our free samples during this event!

COZY was exactly the year-end closeout we needed ❤️ Thank you to everyone that came out and celebrated the holidays with us. A special thank you to @marrow_inthemarket for providing such a beautiful space and environment for the evening. And endless gratitude to the small businesses, artists, makers, and musicians who collaborated to bring COZY to life. This night wouldn’t have been possible without you ❤️ @createproper @ameera.img @zekehugo @stardustsounds @alannakemora @ro_spit @forestoakpark @barchenin Darkman Jon Genius (@jonxgenius ) Hey, Me First (@hey.mefirst ) DISTINCT LIFE (@distinctlife ) Preva Body (@prevabody ) All Motion (@allmotionstudio ) Paul “Fifty” Johnson (@_ffty ) India Solomon (@indysolomon ) Cozy 101 (@getcozy101 ) Tony Whlgn (@tonywhlgn ) Duey Dealer (@thedueydealer ) Tony RAVE (@tonyrave ) Little Lamb (@bad_galrayray ) Indigo Culinary (@indigoculinaryco ) Hiatus Homegoods (@detroit.hiatus ) Jimbo’s Dry Goods (@jimbosdrygoods ) We can’t wait to do it all again. Stay cozy ✨ 🎥: @boothonecreative / @curlyhandshake

This year’s COZY was special! ✨ Familiar faces, new connections, and so many moments in-between of us all just being present with each other. Thank you to everyone who pulled up with their people, supported the vendors, shared space, and helped turn the room into exactly what it was meant to be: warm, joyful, and rooted in community. We don’t take moments like this for granted. COZY continues to remind us why we do this, and why being together matters. Swipe through to relive it and like always, tag your people. ❤️ 📸: @se7enfifteen

Happy COZY Eve! ✨ Tomorrow is the night we’ve all been waiting for. #COZY returns for one unforgettable holiday celebration inside the brand new @marrow_inthemarket We’re bringing the warmth, the flavors, and the community together with cozy cocktails, holiday bites, sweet treats, and comfort food all night long from @marrow_inthemarket , @forestoakpark , @indigoculinaryco , and @barchenin . From spiked cider and hot chocolate to sliders, wings, desserts, and more, the menus are stacked and designed to keep you cozy from start to finish. A few important things to know before you pull up: ❤️ All friends and families are welcome until 9PM. After 9PM, the event will be 21+ only. 💚 We’ll be holding intentional space at COZY to raise funds through a raffle, with 100% of proceeds supporting individuals and families in need of legal aide and financial support due to unlawful detainment. Community care is at the heart of COZY, always. Come cozy, come hungry, come ready to shop the holiday market, vibe to the sounds, and be in community with us one more time before the year wraps. We’ll see you tomorrow. 🥂✨ #COZY #HospitalityIncluded #Detroit #MarrowInTheMarket 📸: @_calma_tay

We’re excited to announce that @whlgnworks is bringing back our annual community giveback, Coats & Coneys! 🧥🌭 Join us at @rivertownmktdet on December 14th from 12–5 PM as we collect winter coats for families in need. Come connect with the community, drop off one of those extra coats you’ve got laying around, and enjoy a free @familytable.detroit coney as a thank you! Much love to @makefooddetroit and @allthingswomeninc for supporting donation collection. ❤️