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Fiber artist Fatema Haque led a Nakshi Kantha, a Bangladeshi hand embroidery workshop, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, as part of the soft launch of a new Bengali diaspora exhibit at the Hamtramck Historical Museum.
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Detroit Evening Report: Revisiting the Hamtramck Historical Museum’s first exhibit of Bengali arts and culture

Hernz Laguerre December 27, 2024

This week on the Detroit Evening Report, we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve reported on at WDET this...

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“Coltrane in Motion” by Curtis Chase (Top row from left); “Luxury Groove Bar” by ꓘeith Burns; “Starry Safari Waves” by Candy Lawson; “Enough is Enough” by Susan Brown; “Untitled” Dewitt Gallahan AKA Stained (center left); “Faraway” by Heavan (center right); “Please don't go in the water, Please” by Arthur E. Harriger (bottom row from left); “Tidal Waves” by Dayleisha Henderson; “Bonsai Tree” by David Lester; and “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder” by Danny Fenske.
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Incarcerated artists find creative outlet through annual U-M exhibition

Karen Brundidge December 27, 2024

The holiday season is extra special to Nora Krinitsky.“Every year we travel to every prison in the state, we meet...

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Morgan Hutson, also known as Supercoolwicked.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit artist Supercoolwicked on latest work at U-M Museum of Art

Bre'Anna Tinsley December 26, 2024

This week on the Detroit Evening Report we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve reported on at WDET this...

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FILE - Rap moguls Sean "Diddy" Combs, left, and Jay-Z attend the NBA All-Star basketball game, Feb. 15, 2015, in New York.
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The Metro: Separating the art from the problematic artist 

John Filbrandt December 18, 2024

Content warning: The topic this hour includes mentions of sexual violence. If you listen to rap and hip-hop, it’s hard...

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The Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit getting its own Michelin Green Guide to highlight cultural attractions

Bre'Anna Tinsley December 12, 2024

Visit Detroit published Detroit's first Michelin Green Guide this week, highlighting the city's top cultural attractions.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...

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Right image: Tia Graham with Detroit historian Frank Solis. Left image: Archival photo of Tejano musician Martin Solis.
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The Metro: A Detroit musician’s historical impact on Tejano music

Dorothy Jones October 10, 2024

Tejano music, or Tex-Mex music, is a blend of different sounds and instruments from Mexico and other countries — like...

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Womxnhouse Detroit Co-founder Asia Hamilton (from left), ceramics artist Michaela Ayers, and fiber artist Cat Washington at WDET Studios, Oct. 9, 2024.
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The Metro: Womxnhouse Detroit co-owner, artists on building a safe space for women to create

John Filbrandt October 10, 2024

Womxnhouse Detroit offers a residency for women creatives who aim to spread their knowledge and crafts while also bringing new...

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John Sinclair and the MC5.
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The Metro: MC5 to be honored at Woodbridge Porch Concerts Saturday

John Filbrandt October 3, 2024

The fourth annual Woodbridge Porch Concerts are set to take place this Saturday, featuring live music from local artists with...

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Black Artists Archive Founder Dr. Kelli Morgan (left) poses with "The Metro" host Tia Graham at WDET Studios on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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The Metro: Black Artists Archive working to preserve Detroit history

John Filbrandt September 30, 2024

Art is one of the oldest forms of storytelling, but a lot of Black stories get overlooked, particularly in Detroit. ...

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Roger Guenveur Smith is presenting a trio of solo performances on three consecutive evenings at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
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The Metro: Roger Guenveur Smith brings acclaimed solo performances to the Wright

John Filbrandt September 26, 2024

The Charles H. Wright Museum is hosting a series of carefully curated lectures by both nationally-recognized and local performers. The...

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Detroit photographer Elonte Davis (from left), "The Metro" host Tia Graham, Design Core Detroit Co-executive Director Kiana Wenzell, and "The Metro" guest -co-host Orlando Bailey pose for a photo at WDET Studios.
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The Metro: Design Core’s Detroit Month of Design to kick off in September

John Filbrandt August 23, 2024

Detroit Month of Design is celebrating its 14th annual showcase of immersive design.   In this case, the word “design” is...

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Work from more than 100 artists will be on display at the 2024 Hazel Park Art Fair.
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The Metro: Hazel Park Art Fair returns this weekend

John Filbrandt August 20, 2024

Communities across metro Detroit host a variety of events to engage residents throughout the year. Another one of those celebrations...

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