Detroit Institute of Arts Celebrates Dia de los Muertos with Ofrendas Exhibit
The Detroit Institute of Arts is featuring an exhibition of 16 ofrenda altars made by local artists. It’s the third year...
Yes, Michigan Does Have A Venomous Snake and It’s in Trouble
The only venomous snake in the Great Lakes region has it's largest population in Michigan and it's disappearing. Now federal fish...
What do Star Wars and The Peanuts Movie Have in Common?
Host Stephen Henderson talks about the fall movie season, and what he’s looking forward to watching, with film critic Jeff...
Homeless Detroiters Get Backpacks Designed For Life On The Streets
Thousands of Detroit’s homeless are getting backpacks made specifically for those living on the streets . The effort is part...
Michigan State Officials Say School Now Home to Largest Media Collection in U.S.
Officials at Michigan State University say the school is now home to the nation’s largest collection of media created in...
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra debuts three collaborative musicians at October’s Mix at the Max
Among the many partnerships that WDET has with cultural institutions around town is the Mix at the Max series. That’s...
Star of Hitchcock Film ‘The Birds’ had to Fend Off Fowl, Director
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Halloween is creeping ever closer -- and bringing with it a slew of creepy movies. Halloween is creeping...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 10-17-15
This week on RREM, two amazing new soul voices (Liz Vice and Seinabo Sey), plus John Grant, City & Colour,...
Author, Kim Harrison, talks about her latest novel, set in 2030 Detroit
Host Stephen Henderson talks with Author Kim Harrison about her new book, “The Drafter,” set in a 2030 Detroit. ...
Spartans Face Rising Wolverines Saturday
Michigan State’s football team has beaten its arch-rival Michigan in six of the last seven years, and the Spartans have...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 10-10-15
Lots of great music, but also a gentle reminder to help support WDET with your support today... wdet.org!
On Point’s Tom Ashbrook: “Show Offers News and Obsurity”
Stephen Henderson speaks with Tom Ashbrook, host of the NPR program On Point. Ashbrook says he spent many years in...