WDET listeners may be familiar with “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!”  It’s the NPR news quiz that we air on WDET every Saturday morning.

One of the frequent panelists on that program is comedian Paula Poundstone. She’s currently on tour and has a couple of stops coming up in Michigan.

Poundstone will perform at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing at 7:30 p.m. this Friday night.  On Saturday night she’ll be at the Flagstar Strand Theater in Pontiac at 8 p.m.

Paula Poundstone spoke with The Metro’s Alex McLenon about how she got involved in public radio and about doing comedy.

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No shortage of creatives come from Detroit. From music and acting to comedy and fashion, the city is well represented around the world.

But before there can be representation there needs to be opportunity. An A-list entertainment show being held this Saturday at the Detroit Opera House is trying to help out with.

It’s called “The Coney” and it’s described as an anything-goes celebration of the Motor City. The show is in its inaugural year and it benefits funding for local art programs.

Marc Evan Jackson is an actor, comedian, and entertainer. His work includes roles in TV shows Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Good Place. Jackson is also founder of the Detroit Creativity Project. Jackson is also a former member of Second City Detroit, a comedy troupe that closed two decades ago.

Andrew Stein is the CEO of The Michigan Children’s Foundation, whose mission to serve the young people from the state aligns with the improv program.

They stopped by The Metro to discuss the event.

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The temperatures are cooling off outside and the calendar has officially turned to fall. The leaves will soon turn colors and with that people are starting to think about their favorite autumn activities.

There are no shortage of food and drink experiences in around Detroit to wear your favorite cozy sweater to.

Melody Baetens is a dining and entertainment reporter for The Detroit News. She stopped by The Metro to bring us up to date on what’s happening in the dining scene.

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This weekend is Labor Day weekend and in Motown that means it’s time for the Detroit Jazz Fest. Dozens of acts will take the stage in Hart Plaza from September 4th through September 7th.

The Detroit Jazz Fest is the world’s largest free jazz festival. This year marks the 47^th time the event has been held.

Chris Collins president and director of the Detroit Jazz Fest Foundation. He joined The Metro to preview this weekend’s festivities.

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Comedian T. Barb made a name for herself in Detroit. She’s become well known for her “Only in Detroit” social media reels, where she highlights unique scenes from around the Detroit streets.

Now she’s making her way in Los Angeles, where her numerous gigs have included appearances on BET.

T. Barb says L.A. is different from Detroit in many ways — from the way people act to the food they eat. “The dogs even are different,” says T. Barb, “and the reason I say that is because people in California have a dog for companionship. Here, we want our dog to bite you.”

T. Barb is returning to Detroit this week to take part in WDET’s last “What’s So Funny About Detroit” comedy showcase of the summer. The show takes place on Thursday, Aug. 27 at The Old Miami on Cass Avenue.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.  All patrons must be 21+ to enter the venue.  Tickets are available online at WDET.org/events.

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What’s So Funny About Detroit? will return to The Old Miami on Thursday, July 30. In the Groove’s Ryan Patrick Hooper will host comedians such as Zech, Brett Mercer and Heather Jowett.

Melanie Hearn, an actress and writer from Detroit, will perform as a second-time headliner.

“I’ve always loved this event because people are actually there ready for a show,” Hearn says.

She joins The Metro to share more about her career and her connection to Detroit.

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