The area that separates the Renaissance Center from Greektown is known as Bricktown. The area contains an eclectic mix of late 19th century architecture and early 20th century industrial buildings and warehouses. Bricktown is home to St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church, the oldest standing church in Detroit, and the Italian Renaissance style Wayne County Building (which was saved from demolition in the early 80’s). The Wayne County Courthouse, (which used to be located in the Wayne County Building), was the place where Mae West was once a defendant on a charge of public indecency.

The Bricktown area is now seeing resurgence with the creation of lofts and the addition of the Greektown casino. Though physically it’s a tiny area, Bricktown’s a great spot for live music. Jacoby’s provides a small performance space for up & coming acts. Around the corner, the bigger acts take the stage at St. Andrew's Hall. The Shelter fills the basement of St. Andrew's with acts ranging from rap battles as seen in 8 Mile to rock bands like The Hives. --Jacquie Trost