Garage Cultural seeks to expand public art festivals in Southwest Detroit
Garage Cultural is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and its Public Spaces Community Places program.
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Sidewalk Festival returns for 7th year, will feature 40-plus performance and art installations
Known for using unorthodox venues such as alleys, gardens, and the streets instead of traditional stages, this year's Sidewalk Festival features storytelling, dance performances, art installations, and more.
Photos: Scenes from Hotter than July
Pride in Detroit doesn't stop after June. Hotter Than July is Detroit's annual pride celebration. The multiday festivities aim to serve as a social barometer for community development, while providing a forum to advocate for equality and social justice.
Hygienic Dress League debuts Future Distortion installation as part of Detroit Art Week
Husband-and-wife team Steve and Dorota Coy give Model D a preview of their latest work that explores gender, religion, and industry.
Speak Easy Storyteller’s Edition comes to North End on July 21
The theme for the next Speak Easy event is “I’m OK!” and features storytellers Candice Fortman, Jamil Norwood, Jamel Randall, and Nikki Studstill.
Top 10 coolest rehabs in Metro Detroit
From hidden chocolate shops to eccentric restaurants, Metro Detroiters are rehabilitating former fire stations, garages, Coney Islands, and churches to make way for new business.
Ralphe Armstrong, Thornetta Davis, and more to perform at Jazzin’ at the Vanity
Jazzin' at the Vanity, which will be anchored in front of the historic Vanity Ballroom, will feature world-class jazz and blues performances across two stages, including Ralphe Armstrong, Thornetta Davis, Brandon Williams Jazz Explorations; and more.
Motor City Street Dance Academy brings hip-hop history and culture to southwest Detroit’s kids
As a teenager, Benito "Mav-One" Vasquez found refuge in hip-hop culture, transforming himself into a b-boy. Now he's bringing it to the kids in his southwest Detroit neighborhood.
Kresge Arts in Detroit announces 2019 fellowship awards
Now in its 11th year, Kresge Arts in Detroit has awarded local artists more than $5.5 million in no strings attached awards, including 198 Kresge Artist Fellowships of $25,000 each, 12 Gilda Awards of $5,000 each, and 11 Kresge Eminent Artist Awards of $50,000 each.
jessica Care moore brings choreopoem ‘Salt City’ to Detroit
Poet jessica Care moore's choreopoem runs from June 13-16 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
Sidewalk Festival returns for 7th year, will feature 40-plus performance and art installations
Known for using unorthodox venues such as alleys, gardens, and the streets instead of traditional stages, this year's Sidewalk Festival features storytelling, dance performances, art installations, and more.
Photos: Scenes from Hotter than July
Pride in Detroit doesn't stop after June. Hotter Than July is Detroit's annual pride celebration. The multiday festivities aim to serve as a social barometer for community development, while providing a forum to advocate for equality and social justice.
Hygienic Dress League debuts Future Distortion installation as part of Detroit Art Week
Husband-and-wife team Steve and Dorota Coy give Model D a preview of their latest work that explores gender, religion, and industry.
Speak Easy Storyteller’s Edition comes to North End on July 21
The theme for the next Speak Easy event is “I’m OK!” and features storytellers Candice Fortman, Jamil Norwood, Jamel Randall, and Nikki Studstill.
Top 10 coolest rehabs in Metro Detroit
From hidden chocolate shops to eccentric restaurants, Metro Detroiters are rehabilitating former fire stations, garages, Coney Islands, and churches to make way for new business.
Ralphe Armstrong, Thornetta Davis, and more to perform at Jazzin’ at the Vanity
Jazzin' at the Vanity, which will be anchored in front of the historic Vanity Ballroom, will feature world-class jazz and blues performances across two stages, including Ralphe Armstrong, Thornetta Davis, Brandon Williams Jazz Explorations; and more.
Motor City Street Dance Academy brings hip-hop history and culture to southwest Detroit’s kids
As a teenager, Benito "Mav-One" Vasquez found refuge in hip-hop culture, transforming himself into a b-boy. Now he's bringing it to the kids in his southwest Detroit neighborhood.
Kresge Arts in Detroit announces 2019 fellowship awards
Now in its 11th year, Kresge Arts in Detroit has awarded local artists more than $5.5 million in no strings attached awards, including 198 Kresge Artist Fellowships of $25,000 each, 12 Gilda Awards of $5,000 each, and 11 Kresge Eminent Artist Awards of $50,000 each.
jessica Care moore brings choreopoem ‘Salt City’ to Detroit
Poet jessica Care moore's choreopoem runs from June 13-16 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
