Do It: Best of Detroit Gala 2017

Hour Detroit is hosting their annual Best of Detroit party at the Joe Louis Arena on Friday, June 23!

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You don't want to miss the flavors, sounds and fashions of Hour Detroit's Best of Detroit's winners, hosted by Evrod Cassimy from WDIV Local 4. There will also be a live performance by Ben Sharkey on the main stage.

Participating restaurants include Beyond Juicery + Eatery, Redcoat Tavern, Slows Bar BQ, Social Kitchen and Bar, Vince & Joe's, and many, many more!

VIP tickets are $175 and include early entry at 6 p.m. so you can be the first to try the yummy food, with access to to the exclusive VIP lounge. General admission tickets are $100. You can purchase both here. This event is 21+.

By Alex Donlin

Oh, Shop It: A Hands-Free, Luxury Leather Bag

Ever thought you could have a beautiful, luxury leather bag that is hands free? Well now you can, thanks to Left-Handed Branded.

The Mula is the perfect everyday bag that will meet your needs and be entirely conventional. You can use it for groceries or work/school, and it works as a bike bag. The great thing is, is that it's unisex. Another important thing with this bag, is that it's extremely comfortable and provides high performance and durability. There are a few different options for any taste: black canvas, denim fabric, and brown and black leather.

Each bag is offered in a small, medium or large size, but the Kickstarter size is medium, suitable for men and women.

As of August 23, you can pledge your support to the Mula bag via Kickstarter. If you help back the bag, you can get many different early bird specials, as well as receiving the bag before anyone else! Make sure to get them before they're gone because they are not retail prices. Here's what you can get based on your donation:

• $5 - Sewn Postcard
• $35 - 35mm Limited Edition Ankle Strap
• $40 - Avocado Vegan Wallet
• $40 - Avocado Leather Wallet
• $49 - Limited Edition Ankle Strap and Bandana
• $169 - Denim Saddlebag *Limited Quantity Available - Early Bird
• $189 - Denim Saddlebag *Kickstarter Exclusive
• $220 - Canvas Saddlebag *Limited Quantity Available - Early Bird
• $250 - Canvas Saddlebag *Kickstarter Exclusive
• $500 - Leather Saddlebag *Limited Quantity Available - Early Bird
• $550 - The Mula Leather *Limited Quantity Available - Early Bird
• $595 - The Mula Leather *Kickstarter Exclusive (BEST DEAL - price is estimated to be $1,250)

You definitely don't want to miss out on these incredible deals, so donate today! For more information on Left-Handed Branded, click here, and for more information on the Mula and Kickstarter, click here.

Do It: Hour Detroit's Best of Detroit Party

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Want to experience the best of Detroit? Make sure to come down to Hour Detroit's Best of Detroit party from 7 p.m. to midnight on Friday, June 24 at MotorCity Casino Hotel. This memorable evening of fun will give you a taste of the best local restaurants and businesses Detroit has to offer. There will be amazing hors d'oeuvres and cocktails from over 30 restaurants, as well as phenomenal entertainment. The event showcases the best restaurants, bars, style and entertainment as voted by Hour Detroit readers in its 17th annual poll.

All of this will be happening in the extraordinary ballroom and Sound Board at the hotel. The event will be hosted by Amy Andrews from Fox 2 News, with entertainment by Killer Flamingos and percussionist Jared Sykes.

General admission tickets are $95 but there are VIP tickets available for $140, which allows guests into the party an hour early for drinks and first taste samples of all of the delicious food. VIP guests can also relax in VIP lounges throughout the event. To purchase tickets, click here.

MotorCity Casino Hotel is located at 2901 Grand River Ave. in Detroit.