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Episode 1002 Veronica experiences a supernatural time during happy hour at The Ghost Bar at The Whitney Detroit. She then cruises th 'D' on 2 wheels for a Bike & Brew Tour, then temps her taste buds during along The Nautical Mile. Air Date 5/13/13.

Episode 1001 Veronica mixes it up with the legend superheroes at the Motor City Comic Con at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. She then kayaks the Clinton River and cruises the Detroit River aboard the Detroit Princess Riverboat. Air Date 5/6/2013.

Episode 917 Today Veronica takes a tour of the re-opened and better than ever Detroit Historical Museum. Then she checks out the fun summer activities all across the Metro Parks. Finally she get adventurous with our food at the Blue Nile Restaurant in Ferndale. Air Date 4/29/2013.

Episode 916 Veronica gets wined, dined, and entertained to the max, first on board the Detroit Princess Riverboat, then at the Andiamo Restaurant and Showroom in Warren. Finally she takes a spin at the Detroit Zoo’s unique Carousel. Air Date 4/22/2013.

Episode 915 Veronica goes ‘vegan’ at the VegFest TasteFest and Expo. Then she gets her feet wet outside of New Baltimore, and then she heads to Hitsville U.S.A. to see the grit, glamour & glory of the Motown Girl Groups. Air Date 4/15/2013.

Episode 914 Veronica feeds the giraffes and hops with the kangaroos at the Detroit Zoo. Then she gets a behind the scenes view of Greenfield Village’s clothing department. Finally she gets inspired at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. Air Date 4/8/2013.

Episode 913 Veronica checks out the Ladies of Motown at Hitsville U.S.A., then she gears up for festival season at the Great Lakes Art Fair in Novi. Finally she shops sports paraphernalia at the Detroit Athletic Company. Air Date 4/1/2013.

Episode 912 Veronica gets inspired at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, then taste Downtown Detroit's best chicken shawarma sandwiches. Then she heads to the Fieldstone Golf Club in Oakland County. Air Date 3/25/2013.

Episode 911 Veronica sees how Detroiter's enjoy their Coney Dogs, does some fabulous window shopping at Twelve Oaks Mall, and visits an upscale Hill Gallery in Birmingham. Air Date 3/18/2013.

Episode 910 Veronica heads to Downtown Detroit for some fabulous serf & turf at Rub BBQ Pub and Tom's Oyster Bar. Then she shows you how to make your next family reunion a blast. And speaking of blast, she checks out the Motown Winter Blast in Campus Martius Park. Air Date 3/11/2013.

Episode 909 Veronica Vance sees how Detroiters embrace the cold at the Motown Winter Blast, checks out custom cars and their fans at the Autorama and then scores some deals at Detroit’s coolest indoor bazaar. Air Date 3/4/2013.

Episode 908 Veronica makes a pit stop at the Driving America Exhibit inside the nation’s most remarkable history destination at The Henry Ford Museum. She then checks out a unique concept Media Café called UDetroit Café at Detroit’s Harmonie Park Studios. Finally she tours the world’s largest distributer of original paintings at Park West Gallery in Southfield. Air Date 2/24/2013.

Episode 907 Veronica heads to Cobo Center for the Detroit Kennel Club Dog Show. Then she takes an enlightening look at the Holocaust Memorial Center. Finally she goes on a unique statue tour in Downtown Detroit. Air Date 2/17/2013.

Episode 906 Veronica Vance has fun at the Rochester Fire & Ice Festival, visits the soul food bistro Beans & Cornbread and finds out why locals love Eastern Market. Air Date 2/10/2013.

Episode 905 Veronica Vance hits the slopes at Pine Knob, acts like a kid at Dave & Buster’s, and then tours Detroit own Better Made potato chip factory. Air Date 2/4/2013.

Episode 904 Today Veronica samples some local beer at the Sherwood Brewery in Shelby Township, then checks out the nightlife scene in Macomb County. Then she takes you on an underground railroad tour. Air Date 1/28/2013.

Episode 903 Veronica Vance checks out the butterflies at the Detroit Zoo, visits the ultra cool UDetroit media café, and then heads over to the Westin Book Cadillac. Air Date 1/21/2013.

Episode 902 Veronica gets revved up for the Detroit Auto Show at Cobo Hall, then heads to Ferndale for their annual Blues Festival. She then hangs tight with the Detroit Derby Girls.
Air Date 1/14/2013.

Episode 901 Veronica chills oiut at the Plymouth Ice Festival, then she has fun sledding the hills at Kensington Metro Park. Finally she counts down the top 10 auto events. Air Date 1/7/2013.

Episode 852 Veronica takes a look at the Chryslers Museum, Cars, Trees & Tradition, then she heads to Rochester for The Big Bright Light Show and then she does a little bit of shopping at the Village of Rochester Hills. Air Date 12/24/2012.

Episode 851 Veronica Vance does a little holiday shopping at the Village of Rochester Hills, experiences Christmas at the Fox Theatre and then explores the John K. King Rare & Used Books. Air Date 12/17/2012 and 12/31/2012..

Episode 850 Veronica Vance strolls through Rochester’s Big Bright Light Show, soaks up the fun atmosphere of Buca di Beppo, and then climbs the walls at Planet Rock. Air Date 12/10/2012.

Episode 849 In this episode of “Discover the D”, Veronica Vance enjoys an old fashioned Christmas at Greenfield Village, tours Filipo Marc Winery and then heads downtown for the latest holiday pop-up craze. Air Date 12/3/2012.

Episode 848 Veronica checks out the holiday pop up retail along Woodward Av: Holiday DLight: Made in Detroit. Then she heads to Holly Michigan for the Holly Dickens Festival. Finally she takes you to The Glass Academy holiday event in Dearborn. Air Date 11/26/2012.

Episode 847 Veronica heads to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum for 'Cars, Trees & Traditions' in Auburn Hills. Then she cruises Hines Drive for the Wayne County LIght Festival. Finally she tours the Grand Park West Gallery in Southfield. Air Date 11/19/2012.

Episode 846 Today Veronica shops, shops, and does more shopping. Up first she heads downtown to The Russell Bazaar indoor market. Then she takes a peek at the Great Lakes Art Fair at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. Finally she heads over to Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi.. Air Date 11/12/2012.

Episode 845 Veronica gets ready for Christmas WonderFest at Campus Martius Park in the heart of Detroit. Then she takes a peek at the upcoming Novi Equestrian Expo. Finally she takes a Saturday morning and tours Detroit's Eastern Market. Air Date 11/5/2012.

Episode 844 Veronica goes trick or treating at The Detroit Zoo. She enjoys the Ethiopian flavors of The Blue Nile Restaurant in Ferndale. Finally she takes a tour of Lake St. Clair with a stop at New Baltimore. Air Date 10/29/2012.

Episode 843 Veronica Vance welcomes fall with a trip to Westview Orchard & Cider Mill, enjoys dinner and a show at Andiamo’s Showroom in Warren, and then takes an architectural tour at three cathedrals downtown. Air Date 10/22/2012.

Episode 842 Veronica Vance starts out at the Ren Cen, does a little downtown shopping, heads off to the quaint community of Walled Lake and then heads back to downtown to explore those statues we see everywhere. Air Date 10/15/2012.

Episode 841 Veronica Vance takes a tour of Lake St. Clair, and checks out three fun places in the 'D' that offers great value and then heads downtown for some tasty Italian at Angelina's Bistro.
Air Date 10/8/2012.

Episode 840 Veronica heads to Greenfield Village for a turn of the century halloween experience. She seea a living history at the Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Mich. for a Civil War Re-enactment. Then she hangs tight with the Detroit Derby Girls. Air Date 10/1/2012.

Episode 839 Veronica takes one last look at The Titanic Artifact Exhibition at The Henry Ford. Then she heads to Mt. Clemens for a cemetary walk. Last she cruises the highways and byways of the 'D'. Air Date 9/24/2012.

Episode 838 Veronica takes a look back at Navy Week in the 'D'. Then she samples some outstanding shawarma at the Bucharest Grill in Downtown Detroit. Finally she has some fun on a Ford Rouge Factory Tour. Air Date 9/17/2012.

Episode 837 Veronica has some fun at the new Great Lakes State Fair. She does a little window shopping at 12 Oaks Mall, then shows you how to get some free tips to plan your family reunion at the Family Reunion Planning Seminar. Air Date 9/9/2012.

Episode 836 Coming up Veronica heads to St. Clair Shores for a tour of the good 'eats' along The Nautical Mile. Then she checks out a few exhibits at the Detroit Zoo, and gets ready for Navy Week in the 'D'. Air Date 9/3/2012.

Episode 835 Veronica gets ready for Navy Week and the Tall Ships. She gets tips to plan a family reunion at the Family Reunion Planning Seminar at Cobo Hall. Then she takes a look at some end of the summer adventures. Air Date 8/27/2012.

Episode 834 Veronica sees the thrills and chills of Thunder Over Michigan at the Willow Run Airport, then has a jolly good time at the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly Michigan. Finally she checks out the VegFest hosted by VegMichigan at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
Air Date 8/20/2012.

Episode 833 On this episode of Discover the ’D’, Veronica Vance checks out the nightlife in Macomb County, samples the soul food at Beans & Cornbread Bistro & Bar, and then heads downtown to shop at The Detroit Athletic Co. Air Date 8/13/2012.

Episode 832 Veronica Vance checks out the VegFest and expo, heads over to Hitsville U.S.A. and then attends a live auction at DuMouchelles. Air Date: 8/6/2012.

Episode 831 On this episode of Discover the ‘D’, Veronica Vance attends the African World Festival, visits a beautiful Bread & Breakfast Inn in Foxtown, and then heads over to the first green airport in Oakland County. Air Date: 7/30/2012.

Episode 830 Veronica revisit a great event that happens every two years, enjoys an evening at The Whitney and get geared up for the Concourse d’Elegance. Air Date: 7/23/2012.

Episode 829 On this episode of Discover the ‘D’, Veronica Vance visits the Detroit Kennel Dog Show, heads over to Fox Town for an awesome block party and stops over to The Henry Ford for the Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit. Air Date: 7/16/2012.

Episode 828 On this episode of Discover the 'D', Veronica Vance samples some scrumptious soul food at Beans & Cornbread Bistro & Bar, visits The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth for the Concours d’Elegance, and heads downtown for the 4th Fridays at Campus Martius. Air Date: 7/09/2012.

Episode 827 On this episode of Discover the 'D', Veronica Vance boards the Titanic Exhibit at The Henry Ford, visits Andiamo, and takes a tour of Dearborn landmarks. Air Date: 7/02/2012.

Episode 826 On this episode of Discover the 'D', Veronica Vance visits My Cousin's New York Pizzeria and Tomatoes Apizza for the best thin crust pizza in Oakland County. Later she takes a stroll to the Dequindre Cut and gets ready for the APBA Gold Cup Hyroplane Race. Air Date: 6/25/2012.

Episode 825 Veronica checks out a unique media cafe, U Detroit Cafe in Downtown Detroit, then she cools off at Detroit River Days Festival. Finally she takes off at the Yankee Air Museum.
Air Date: 6/18/2012.

Episode 824 Veronica Vance takes a look at the festivals of 2012 Grand Prix, cruises down memory lane at Greenfield Village Motor Muster and then heads to the Mt. Clemens Star and Stripes Festival.
Air Date: 6/11/2012.

Episode 823 Veronica cruises on over to Greenfield Village for Motor Muster. Then she cools off at the Metro Parks Turtle Cove in Belleville. Finally she hangs out with the Detroit Derby Girls.
Air Date: 6/4/2012.

Episode 822 Veronica heads to American Coney Island for a coney dog eating contest. She then gets a behind the scenes peak at the Grand Prix, then takes off for Selfridge Military Air Museum.
Air Date: 5/28/2012.

Episode 821 Veronica heads to Belle Isle for a sneak peak at the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, then she rev's up for Autopalooza and then tours the Downtown Detroit District.
Air Date: 5/21/2012.

Episode 820 Veronica samples some tasty shawarma at Downtown Detroit's Bucharest Grill. She then cruises the Detroit River aboard the Ovation Yacht then gets ready for summer at the Detroit Metroparks. Air Date: 5/14/2012.

Episode 819 Veronica heads to St. Clair Shores for a tour of The Nautical Mile. Then she does a little shopping at 12 Oaks Mall, then checks in at Detroit Metro Airport. Air Date: 5/7/2012.

Episode 818 Today Veronica gears up for the Motor City Comic Con at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Then she takes a cruise along the Clinton River in the Clinton Friendship, then she sees what's new at the Detroit Zoo. Air Date: 4/30/2012.

Episode 817 Veronica takes a look at what is going on in Oakland County. She then cruises the Detroit River in the Detroit Princess Riverboat. Last she visits the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit.
Air Date: 4/23/2012.

Episode 816 Veronica hits the pavement with the Motor City Bike and Brew Tour. She then checks out two unique Exhibits at the Detroit Zoo, the Giraffe Encounter and the Australian Outback Adventure. Finally she visits the Sherwood Brewing Company in Shelby Township.
Air Date: 4/16/2012.

Episode 815 Veronica does a little 'horsing' around at the Equestrian Expo in Novi. Then she gets a youthfull perspective on two Detroit Museums, and finally she tours the legendary Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn. Air Date: 4/9/2012.

Episode 814 Veronica tours the legendary Hyatt Regency Dearborn Hotel, then hears a few locals favorite things about Eastern Market. Finally she visits the Great Lakes Art Fair at the Suburban Collection Showplace. Air Date: 4/2/2012.

Episode 813 Veronica plays a few holes with the Pro at Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills. Then she gives you a lay of the land tour of Downtown Detroit. Finally she visits The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township. Air Date: 3/26/2012.

Episode 812 Veronica goes for some tasty chicken shawarma at the Bucharest Grill. She shows you her list of the top 10 auto events in the 'D'. Then she hits the streets for a tour with Inside Detroit. Air Date: 3/19/2012.

Episode 811 Veronica heads downtown for some scrumptious Surf & Turf at Rub BBQ Pub and Tom's Oyster Bar, then pops on over to Cobo Hall to get tips on planning your next family reunion. She then has a ton of fun at Dave & Buster's in Utica. Air Date: 3/12/2012.

Episode 810 Veronica heads to Cobo Hall for a Family Reunion Planning Seminar. Then she checks out the Henry Ford Museum’s newest exhibit, ‘Driving America’ Exhibit. Finally she explores gorgeous architecture in the Downtown Detroit Cathedrals: St. Joseph, St. Josaphat and Sweetest Hear of Mary. Air Date: 3/5/2012.

Episode 809 Veronica heads to Birmingham for the Uptown Film Festival, then enjoys some tasty Italian at Angelina's Italian Bistro in Downtown Detroit, and finally she explores the art at Hill Art Gallery in Downtown Birmingham. Air Date: 2/27/2012.

Episode 808 Veronica explores the new Driving America Exhibit at The Henry Ford Museum, then checks out the Ferndale Blues Festival, and finally she hangs out with the Detroit Derby Girls.
Air Date: 2/20/2012.

Episode 807 Veronica goes to a live roller derby with the Detroit Derby Girls. Then she checks out 3 great values in the 'D', Laser Quest, and Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum. Then she goes sledding at Kensington Metro Park in Milford. Air Date: 2/13/2012.

Episode 806 Veronica gets her 'Blues' on at the Ferndale Blues Festival, then visits a totally hip media cafe, the U Detroit Cafe at Detroit's Harmonie Park. She then checks out all the custom cars at the AutoRama at Cobo Hall. Air Date: 2/6/2012.

Episode 805 Veronica visits Campus Martius Park for the Motown Winter Blast, then has some fun & some Italian at Buca di Beppo Restaurant. Then she takes an underground railroad tour in Detroit.
Air Date: 1/30/2012.

Episode 804 Veronica horses around at the Novi Equestrian Expo, then samples the finger licken good barbeque at Slows Bar.B.Q in Detroit. Then she visits the local Filipo Marc Winery in Clinton Township. Air Date: 1/23/2012.

Episode 803 We catch auto fever and show you our top 10 auto events in the 'D'. Then Veronica explores the Macomb County night life scene and then she checks up on the up and coming industries in Metro Detroit. Air Date: 1/16/2012.

Episode 802 Veronica takes a peek at the 2011 Auto Show in preparation for this years Auto Show. While she is at Cobo Hall she checks on their expansion progress. Then last she pops over to the Detroit Zoo for their Butterfly Exhibit. Air Date: 1/9/2012.

Episode 801 It's a winter wonderland, so we're going to take you to the Plymouth Ice Festival, then shop for some local art work at Pewabic Pottery in Detroit, then we get a taste of Ethiopia at the Blue Nile Restaurant in Ferndale. Air Date: 1/2/2012.

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