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2020-03-17Warning: This is a Fun Email: Detroit City Distilleries offer levity (and booze) in troubled times
Detroit City Distillery, a local small-batch distiller announces their curbside bottle-buying service in lieu of their usual tasting room, and offers some levity on the side. Embedded videos include techniques for day-drinking (as they point out, "What else is there to do?") as well as cocktail recipes for the St. Patrick's Day holiday. Like many small hospitality businesses, they also encourage the buying of gift cards to help keep their revenue stream flowing even without business-as-usual customers. -
2020-03-17Woodward Avenue Brewers Announces New Carryout and Delivery Options
A local brewpub announces the launch of their carryout and delivery services, featuring pizza, entrees, and house-brewed beer. Announced on 15 March 2020, these efforts ramped up in the wake of the state-mandated closure of all dine-in restaurants on 16 March 2020. Delivery is new for many of these businesses fighting to stay afloat without their normal stream of dine-in customers. -
2020-03-17Carryout Now Available! - Tacos to Go
A local taco shop announces the launch of their new carryout system in the wake of state-wide restaurant closures on 16 March 2020. This local favorite offers tacos and hotdogs, as well as beer and wine brought directly to your car. -
2020-03-17Lush Cosmetics Closes Retail Stores
Lush Cosmetics, a retail operation specializing in hand-made and ethically sourced beauty and bath products, announces the closing of all 258 retail locations in the United States and Canada, effective 16 March 2020. -
2020-03-17The Henry Ford Museum Closes
Email announcement from the president of the Henry Ford Museum of Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan, informing patrons of a full closure effective until 5 April 2020. The Museum was first closed on 12 March 2020; limited staff has been allowed to continue working on-site, while the majority of staff members have moved to remote or work-from-home status. -
2020-03-17Shedd Aquarium Closes
Email notification from the Shedd Aquarium of Chicago, Illinois, announcing its temporary closure on 13 March 2020. The message includes links to emote viewing and live-streaming options through various social media platforms. -
2020-03-17Sephora Closes All Retail Stores
Email notification from Sephora Beauty announcing the closure of all retail stores in the United States and Canada, effective 17 March 2020. This is one of a number of other personal hygiene and cosmetics companies announcing similar closures. -
2020-03-17Hungry Howie's No-Contact Delivery
Email from Hungry Howie's, a regional pizza delivery chain announcing the implementation of new sanitation procedures, including no-contact delivery. -
2020-03-17Great Lakes Coffee Covid-19 Response
Email notification from Great Lakes Coffee, an independent cafe in Detroit, Michigan, informing patrons of cafe closures and carry-out options. This is one of many local restaurants offering new carry-out solutions to restaurant closures announced on 16 March 2020. -
2020-03-17Detroit Symphony Orchestra Concerts Cancelled
Email notification from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra alerting patrons to the cancellation and/or postponement of all concerts.