Titled, “Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation,” the Detroit Institute of Arts show is one of the largest presentations of contemporary indigenous art in the Midwest.
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Culture Canvas: A ‘City of Design’
Detroit is the first and only U.S. city with a United Nations designation as a City of Design. Micah has more on efforts here to improve lives through inclusive design. Plus, the latest arts and culture news and events.
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A Detroit composer’s tribute to the 313
It’s been a year since Patrick Prouty was named Detroit’s first composer laureate. He’s just getting warmed up. Micah has more on the piece he’s about to premiere with the DSO.
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Culture Canvas: Putting Detroit’s food scene on the map
Last week, Booze announced on social media that he was one of 17 chefs accepted into the James Beard Foundation’s Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change.
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Detroit’s Heidelberg art to make cameo in Wisconsin
Micah talked with Heidelberg Founder Tyree Guyton about an upcoming exhibit of his Detroit artwork in Wisconsin and the organization’s upcoming 40th anniversary.
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Heading to the Detroit Jazz Festival? What to know
Micah has the rundown on the logistics, performers, theme and more for the 46th annual festival in Hart Plaza.
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Culture Canvas: The beat goes on at the bandshell
Micah writes on the reopening of the former Michigan State Fairgrounds bandshell at its new home in Palmer Park. Plus, the latest news on the city’s art scene.
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Culture Canvas: Detroit poet jessica Care moore has a new book and plans to invest in community arts
Engagement Editor Bryce Huffman talks with the Detroit poet about the inspiration behind her new book and plans for a $50,000 grant to enrich community art.
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Culture Canvas: AfroFuture arrives in Detroit
The Detroit festival is one of AfroFuture’s first events in the United States after hosting Africa Day in New York City in May.
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Culture Canvas: Celebrating Detroit’s parks
The Detroit Parks Coalition recently released a pocket guide full of tidbits and photos of parks across Detroit.