Following Run-DMC’s 1986 song “My Adidas,” Adidas struck a first-of-its-kind endorsement deal with the group, giving each member one of these 14-karat gold sneaker-shaped pendants.

The Metro: Author Vikki Tobak celebrates hip-hop jewelry, history with ‘Ice Cold’ exhibit

June 4, 2024

Last year marked 50 years of hip-hop. Detroit has many musical contributions to the genre as well as influence on...

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Vanessa Sears (top) and Jonathan Mason will play the leading roles in “Romeo & Juliet,” running through Oct. 26 at the Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada.

Created Equal: Shakespeare in Detroit founder on equity in the arts, new Stratford Festival production

May 16, 2024

One of Detroit's very own will return to the acclaimed Stratford Festival in Ontario this year to lead a production...

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The Arab American National Museum is hosting its annual Arab Film Festival, May 15-19, 2024.

The Metro: Annual Arab Film Festival in Dearborn showcasing Arab voices

May 15, 2024

Metro Detroit is known for having a unique and growing Arab community. That uniqueness shows through the people of Arab...

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Admission to "An Evening of Fine Arts" is free and open to the public, but patrons must have a ticket to enter.

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Public Schools’ annual ‘Evening of Fine Arts’ returning to Fox Theatre next week

May 10, 2024

The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is hosting its 55th annual "An Evening of Fine Arts" next Wednesday at...

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"It Was All a Dream" will premiere at the Tribeca film festival in June 2024.

‘It Was All a Dream’ documentary takes a close look at the golden age of hip-hop

, May 9, 2024

Dream Hampton is an award-winning filmmaker and writer from Detroit. Her latest film, “It Was All a Dream,” is a...

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Detroit Poet Laureate jessica Care moore at WDET Studios, May 1, 2024.

The Metro: Detroit’s new Poet Laureate jessica Care moore shares her plans for the role

May 1, 2024

Poet Laureates have been a tradition in societies dating back to ancient Greece, providing a way for countries, states and...

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jessica Care moore poses in the WDET studios in October 2022.

Detroit Evening Report: jessica Care moore selected as Detroit’s new Poet Laureate

April 30, 2024

jessica Care moore has been named the city of Detroit’s new Poet Laureate. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on...

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The district, owned by the Library Street Collective, will have an art gallery, bar, bed-and-breakfast, restaurant, artist studios and more.

Detroit Evening Report: New ‘Little Village’ cultural district set to open on Detroit’s east side next month

April 18, 2024

Our partners at Outlier Media report a medley of buildings in the East Village are set to open what the...

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Composer Missy Mazzoli's "Breaking the Waves," inspired by the Lars von Trier film of the same name, runs through April 14, 2024, at the Detroit Opera House.

‘Breaking the Waves’ running through Sunday at Detroit Opera House

April 10, 2024

Composer Missy Mazzoli has been called a post-millenial Mozart. This week, Detroiters will have an opportunity to see her work...

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Originally incorporated as The Arts League of Michigan, Inc., The Carr Center has become one of the leading Black arts organizations in the country.

The Metro: Detroit’s Carr Center seeking support amid financial troubles

April 5, 2024

The Carr Center is Detroit’s premier multidisciplinary arts organization focused mainly on promoting and sharing Black arts. Like so many...

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Kresge Arts in Detroit's "Flash Your Lights" exhibition will debut on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The Metro: New online Kresge exhibit inspired by Detroit disc jockey Electrifying Mojo

April 4, 2024

Kresge Arts in Detroit will debut a new online exhibition next week featuring the work of its 2023 Kresge Artist...

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The "DeCleated" sculptures on display throughout downtown Detroit leading up to the NFL Draft will be auctioned off to benefit local charities.

The Metro: ‘DCleated’ art installation for NFL Draft to benefit local charities

April 1, 2024

Detroit’s City Walls program is getting in on the NFL Draft festivities and highlighting the work of several Detroit artists...

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