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Where is She: Teen HYPE Creates Play to Raise Awareness on Missing Black Girls and Women
The play “Unseen” focuses on the realities of trafficking, the importance of child safety, the power of collective action and systemic accountability. The two-part play focuses on the societal symptoms that cause teenage girls to go missing.
Bobby’s Kids: Documentary Celebrates Legendary Detroit High School Band Director
While other high school bands were into the traditional, military-style of marching, Brown’s band incorporated high-steeping and theatrical movements, similar to HBCU bands. The Mackenzie band would play radio hits with an electric flair, focusing on performance just as much as whole notes and treble clefs.
Dancing in the new year
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will have two performances presented by Dance @ Detroit Opera on Jan. 24 and 25.
Double bill: Detroit Opera to present William Grant Still’s ‘Highway 1, USA’ and Kurt Weill’s ‘Down in the Valley’
The double bill features an all Black cast and several returning artists. Director Kaneza Schaal — winner of a 2025 Doris Duke Artist Award — returns to direct both operas.
Holiday happenings: What’s up at Eastern Market and a rundown of DSO performances
An update on some things to do if you're looking for ways to get in the holiday spirit.
A deeper commitment to Detroit Arts and community development comes from Hudson-Webber Foundation
A multi-million dollar Investment provides critical funding and bolsters one of Southeast Michigan’s largest arts and cultural initiatives while supporting nonprofit collaboration throughout metro Detroit.
How generations of Detroit visual artists are feeling about the rise of AI
As AI use continues to grow, Detroit’s creative community is navigating what it means for the future of art, and the conversation has many layers.
How art advocate Ny’Ree Hardyway is building a culture that values artists and their work
Detroit art advocate Ny’Ree Hardyway uplifts local artists through her book, 'The Art Advocate,' and a mission to make art more valued and visible.
TéMaTé Institute’s convening celebrates African diasporic traditions through dance and storytelling
TéMaTé Institute’s 2025 convening, Ritual: Rhythms of Life and Legacy, celebrates movement, memory, and cultural connection in Detroit.
Where is She: Teen HYPE Creates Play to Raise Awareness on Missing Black Girls and Women
The play “Unseen” focuses on the realities of trafficking, the importance of child safety, the power of collective action and systemic accountability. The two-part play focuses on the societal symptoms that cause teenage girls to go missing.
Bobby’s Kids: Documentary Celebrates Legendary Detroit High School Band Director
While other high school bands were into the traditional, military-style of marching, Brown’s band incorporated high-steeping and theatrical movements, similar to HBCU bands. The Mackenzie band would play radio hits with an electric flair, focusing on performance just as much as whole notes and treble clefs.
Dancing in the new year
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will have two performances presented by Dance @ Detroit Opera on Jan. 24 and 25.
Double bill: Detroit Opera to present William Grant Still’s ‘Highway 1, USA’ and Kurt Weill’s ‘Down in the Valley’
The double bill features an all Black cast and several returning artists. Director Kaneza Schaal — winner of a 2025 Doris Duke Artist Award — returns to direct both operas.
Holiday happenings: What’s up at Eastern Market and a rundown of DSO performances
An update on some things to do if you're looking for ways to get in the holiday spirit.
A deeper commitment to Detroit Arts and community development comes from Hudson-Webber Foundation
A multi-million dollar Investment provides critical funding and bolsters one of Southeast Michigan’s largest arts and cultural initiatives while supporting nonprofit collaboration throughout metro Detroit.
How generations of Detroit visual artists are feeling about the rise of AI
As AI use continues to grow, Detroit’s creative community is navigating what it means for the future of art, and the conversation has many layers.
How art advocate Ny’Ree Hardyway is building a culture that values artists and their work
Detroit art advocate Ny’Ree Hardyway uplifts local artists through her book, 'The Art Advocate,' and a mission to make art more valued and visible.
TéMaTé Institute’s convening celebrates African diasporic traditions through dance and storytelling
TéMaTé Institute’s 2025 convening, Ritual: Rhythms of Life and Legacy, celebrates movement, memory, and cultural connection in Detroit.
