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.
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Culture Canvas: Musical sounds from the park
The next concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Eliza Howell Park as part of the Sidewalk Festival.
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Culture Canvas: A deeper dive on Detroit books
Authors Curtis Chin and Alex B. Hill recently appeared at the Detroit Festival of Books and talked to BridgeDetroit about their books.
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Culture Canvas: Concert of Colors building bridges through music
I talked to Detroit world music artist Sean Blackman, who is performing alongside fellow local musicians Victor Ghannam and Dave McMurray.
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Culture Canvas: Third time is a charm for Kresge-winning Detroit poet
She applied three times for the prestigious Kresge Artist Award. Now Brittany Rogers is the recipient of a $50,000 fellowship.
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Culture Canvas: Detroiter’s menopause story ‘Confessions’ hits streaming services
Artist Satori Shakoor’s successful theater show is now streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV+ and Google Play.