The Metro: Detroit’s composer laureate is creating music inspired by sounds of the city
The Detroit Office of Arts Culture and Entrepreneurship appointed its first Composer Laureate in December, Patrick Prouty. Embracing his role...
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The Metro: Detroit’s composer laureate is creating music inspired by sounds of the city
The Detroit Office of Arts Culture and Entrepreneurship appointed its first Composer Laureate in December, Patrick Prouty. Embracing his role...
The Metro: New book by John Conyers III explores his father’s legacy
From 1965 to 2017, John Conyers Jr. dedicated his life to serving all people and creating new pathways for Black...
The Metro: Michigan Shakespeare Festival cancels 2025 season over funding cuts
Many arts organizations across the state of Michigan are struggling to balance their budgets after the Trump administration’s recent blows...
The Metro: Detroit’s Sidewalk Festival is inspiring environmental change
Local nonprofit Sidewalk Detroit has been supporting the community through artistic initiatives for more than a decade. The organization's 10th...
The Metro: The beloved coach behind Detroit’s biggest track stars
D.L. Holmes was the athletic director, track and cross-country coach at Wayne State University from 1917 to 1958. In a...
The Metro: Ferndale library shares tips for fostering a love of reading this summer
For many people — especially younger generations — recreational reading has become less common in recent years. According to data...
The Metro: Pawchella wants more for our pets
Pawchella is an upcoming festival back for its second year on June 7 and 8. The festival helps MaryAnn Wright...
The Metro: DIA to add Tiff Massey’s work to permanent collection
The Detroit Institute of Arts is a world-renowned museum. But, but how many pieces in its collection are made by...
The Metro: The story behind Detroit’s population growth
New data shows the city of Detroit gained more than 6,800 residents in 2024. The city’s population now tops 645,000,...
The Metro: Ypsilanti nonprofit empowering local youth through poetry
Literacy rates in Michigan lag behind the national average, with the pandemic making things even more difficult for students —...
The Metro: MOCAD to host Party Safe Resource Fair this weekend
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit has made it a mission to be more visible to the community it serves,...
The Metro: New ‘micro-forest’ takes root in Rochester
In Rochester, a dense grove of 300 native trees and shrubs is taking root behind City Hall planted by volunteers, city...