Arsenic and Old Lace at St. Dunstan’s Theatre in Bloomfield Hills
Mortimer Brewster is living a happy life: He has a steady job as a drama critic at a prominent New York newspaper; he’s just become engaged; and he gets to … Keep Reading…
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Sit On It Detroit Opens Midtown Showroom
You’ve likely seen their benches at bus stops all over the city. Now Sit On It Detroit has a space at 71 Garfield to display their benches, woodwork, and local … Keep Reading…
Independent filmmaker launches Panoramic Pictures, filming western in woods of Pontiac
There’s a new film production company starting up in Pontiac at the hands of a filmmaker with more than 20-years experience working in the industry. Josh Becker, author, and director … Keep Reading…
The Actor Behind ‘Robocop’ On Detroit And Art History : NPR
Scott Simon asks Peter Weller about his career in art, from playing the titular character in 1987’s RoboCop to getting a doctorate in art history. He explained his love of … Keep Reading…
Detroit-born playwright Dominique Morisseau wins MacArthur genius award
Dominique Morisseau, the Detroit-born writer whose plays chronicle the resilience of ordinary African Americans, has won a MacArthur “genius” award.Morisseau, 40, is one of 25 fellows announced Thursday by the John D. … Keep Reading…
Fillmore Detroit reopens after several months of renovations
For 93 years, the Fillmore Detroit has played host to some of the greatest entertainers in the world. The venue, which shut down in the spring for renovations, finally is ready … Keep Reading…
Gypsy Opens at St. Dunstan’s Theatre – Bloomfield Hills
The Mother of all Musicals, GYPSY, comes to St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild of Cranbrook St. Dunstan’s Theatre is opening its 2018-2019 season with the classic musical, Gypsy, which will run October … Keep Reading…
Chamber Music Society of Detroit brings expanded programming to region
The Chamber Music Society of Detroit is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season by expanding its programming to make its acclaimed concerts more easily accessible to the entire region. CMSD … Keep Reading…
CultureSource – Art from the Ground Up
Left to Right: Kayak, Tower and Tree, Horizon Taylor Mentzer is constantly looking for open calls to further her artistic practice. When she saw the City of Ann Arbor’s open submission to design … Keep Reading…
David DiChiera, Who Gave Opera a Home in Detroit, Dies at 83 – The New York Times
David DiChiera, the founder of Michigan Opera Theater, a regional company that attracted world-class talent and became a bastion of culture and a booster of revitalization in a downtown Detroit … Keep Reading…
Plan your weekend: Dally in the Alley, Art & Apples, Berkley Irish fest
Some Detroiters regard DALLY IN THE ALLEY as the first sign of autumn in the city’s Cass Corridor. Others see it as a chance to extend summer festival season by … Keep Reading…
Oakland County community calendar Sept. 9-15 | Lifestyles | theoaklandpress.com
Adult activities • Patriot Week with Bloomfield Township Senior Services featuring University of Detroit history professor Roy E. Finkenbine is 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Bloomfield Township Senior Center, … Keep Reading…
VIDEO ClickOnDetroit -Dozens of Metro Detroit musicians inspired by Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin’s impact on music is sure to be felt for generations to come, and there’s proof all around Metro Detroit. Dozens of musicians said Franklin inspired them. Her legacy is … Keep Reading…
Entertainment Calendar: Things to do this week in Metro Detroit
A previous version of this calendar listed the “Summer White Concert” as happening Saturday at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill. The concert has been postponed and moved to … Keep Reading…
Aretha Franklin, ‘the queen of soul’, dies aged 76 | Music | The Guardian
The great American soul singer Aretha Franklin has died at the age of 76, her representative has said. She was reported to have been gravely ill with her family at her bedside. … Keep Reading…
Third Belle Isle Art Fair, August 4-5
The Belle Isle Art Fair returns August 4-5 with some favorites and some new surprises. The fair has grown to over 100 juried artists from twenty states and includes all … Keep Reading…
Margaret Mayan Glinke – Artist – Painting of Anne Hathaway’s Home Garden
Margaret Mayan Glinke (“muggs”) was born in Merrill, Michigan and graduated from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. Her painting technique consists of an impasto layer of gauze, sand and modeling … Keep Reading…
37th Annual Allen Park Street Fair
The 37th Annual Allen Park Arts and Crafts Street Fair will be held August 3-4, 2018. This annual community event attracts over 50,000 visitors to downtown Allen Park. The event … Keep Reading…
Longtime WSU professor, director ‘just understood theater’
In nearly a quarter-century leading Wayne State University theater productions, Tony Schmitt loved laboring to awe audiences. “Tony could cover the spectrum,” said Blair Anderson, a former WSU theater department chair. … Keep Reading…
Salute to America – Independence Day Events – The Henry Ford
Red, white and blue-festooned buildings, classic summer tastes, fifes and drums and fireflies are the backdrop for the most robust expression of the Fourth of July — connecting with family, … Keep Reading…