Bikes Barrels and Books returns for second year in North End
North End event aims to promote literacy, mobility, and sustainability.
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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.
From concerts to books, it’s a busy weekend for arts and culture in Detroit
From music festivals to art installations, Detroiters have plenty of arts and culture options this weekend.
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.
Room Project in New Center connects women, nonbinary writers to their craft and each other
Simultaneously a “political and personal thought,” the Room Project and its creation came at a pivotal time in founder Christin Lee's life.
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.
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.
Northwest Goldberg nonprofit raises more than $12K in crowdfunding campaign for art park
NW Goldberg Cares will build an art park by the fall as part of its efforts to revitalize the neighborhood located near Henry Ford Hospital and the Motown Museum.
Eastern Market looks ahead to the future with initiatives that aim to foster equitable development
Establishment of development protocols, the Metro Accelerator Food Business Incubator, and New "Eastern Market Partnership" name aim to solidify Eastern Market’s commitment to expanding the market and enhancing its authenticity, the organization says.
New coworking space part of Vanguard Community Development’s larger economic plan
Steven Harris' new coworking space Cocoon Detroit is a part of Vanguard Community Development's larger economic development plan.
