The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Part 2 – AS REQUESTED BY ALLEE: A photographic journey through the Northland Mall in Michigan!

Christmas time at the Northland Mall with super tremendously christmas carolers! It’s the hot n’ kold shop! LOVE LOVE LOVE this ...

March 27, 2013 by denny

GLORY DAYS!!!…

GLORY DAYS!!!…. Remember the Bali Motel??.. It’s on E. 8 Mile, between I-75 and Dequindre, maybe further east side than you h...

March 25, 2013 by k2dtw

Part 1 – AS REQUESTED BY ALLEE: A photographic journey through the Northland Mall in Michigan!

Sculptures that could be found at the Northland Mall in Michigan. I created a previous post of malls in Michigan but somehow left out ANY ...

by denny

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More movie theaters from Michigan….

Dr.This is an old color picture from the Algiers, I believe this was a drive-in. Loving the palm tree on the sign as if they have palm tre...

by denny

Allee (stand) up and coming!

Heads up on some upcoming LA and DEtroit happenings: THIS Saturday night, March 9, I’ll be reprising my “Neutron Dance” ...

March 8, 2013 by Allee Willis

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Mary Wells “You Beat Me To The Punch” b/w Old Love

The shoes, the attitude, the record, brilliant. I’ve always loved Mary Wells!...

March 7, 2013 by denny

IT’S ALL ABOUT DETROIT…….

She must have pretty strong shoulders. This is a snap of two cheerleaders from the Detroit Lions. I’m curious about their outfits as...

February 20, 2013 by denny

Detroit Special

There’s a winery in my area that has vintage signs and other kitschy stuff hanging around. I’m not sure if this is for real or...

February 1, 2013 by Nessa

DEtroit Citay! 2013

Just got back from a quickie 2-1/2 day trip to the Motor City to go to the pre-release book signing party for Heart Soul Detroit, Jenny Rish...

January 28, 2013 by Allee Willis

Booking sheet for a ventriloquist doll from DETROIT – 1924

I love ventriloquist dolls but this one I just don’t feel the love for. The idea of a booking sheet for a dummy just kills me....

January 2, 2013 by denny

Youmacon 2012 In Detroit

I was back in Detroit recently for Youmacon 2012, Detroit’s largest and oldest Japanese animation & culture festival. Founded by...

December 15, 2012 by Nessa

BLESS YOU BOYS!!!…

BLESS YOU BOYS!!!… These days…Detroit is all about BASEBALL!!!.. :) Vintage 1960’s Detroit Tiger Nodder-Bobblehead with ...

November 24, 2012 by k2dtw

WHICH WAY DID HE GO?…

WHICH WAY DID HE GO?…. Faygo has been mentioned many times on AWMOK.. (always makes me smile) Thought you might enjoy seeing Faygo do...

September 24, 2012 by k2dtw

Have you ever seen a sandwich that could do the Boogaloo??

See a sandwich dance and sing and more at my LIVE SHOW in LA on THE 21st night of SEPTEMBER (and 22!) http://www.brownpapertickets.com/eve...

August 31, 2012 by Allee Willis

DETROIT 2012 WOODWARD AVE DREAM CRUISE…

AUGUST 18, 2012…. http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/ Well it’s official…they have announced the Detroit Woodward Ave Dre...

August 8, 2012 by k2dtw

“SHOP AROUND”…AT THE MOTOWN MUSEUM…

Look who was shopping….Paul Mccartney spotted wearing a FAB T-Shirt purchase from the “Motown Museum” gift shop. The G...

July 18, 2012 by k2dtw

I Lost the Battle at the Thrift Store

I rarely do this anymore, but a few months ago I went past an old thrift and decided to stop and check out their Lps just for the heck of it...

June 20, 2012 by windupkitty

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day: I’m on the radio LIVE tonight!

Talking about my upcoming live show in LA, 5/8-9, as well as the unbelievably fantastic trip I just had to Detroit and my future plans there...

April 24, 2012 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – What An UNBELIEVABLE Night at Mumford High!!

I wish I had time to write at length this morning because I can’t even tell you what a SPECTACULAR evening I had last night at my high...

April 20, 2012 by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Calling all Detroiters: Come to Mumford tonight!!

All the hits you can stand to hear!!! And the last time in an architectural treasure. https://www.alleewillis.com/detroit/mumford-last-call....

April 19, 2012 by Allee Willis

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‘1952 Chrysler Thomas Special Prototype’

At the 1952 Paris Auto Show, Chrysler debuted what they called the “Thomas Special.” I thought the front looked vaguely familiar...

February 11, 2012 by Markydoodle