Bars & pubs / New Center
Northern Lights Lounge
A New Center lounge with live programming and a leafy patio, connecting neighborhood gatherings with music since 2004.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
Northern Lights emphasizes its varied community and evening entertainment. The kitchen and lounge keep separate hours, so a late drink does not necessarily mean a late dinner.
- In New Center since 2004
- Leafy patio
- Dedicated music program
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 1
Lexicon entries for the people who lived, worked, performed or liked to spend time here.
- Johnnie Bassett 1935–2012 · blues guitarist, singer, songwriter
Performed here
New Center lounge where Bassett and his band played a weekly gig in his last years.
A closer look
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03 / Events
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