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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joined Autumn Sun Executive Director Bruce Clifton, Head of Michigan Central Civic Partnerships Nate Wallace, and city officials for a group photo at a press conference at Book Plaza outside New Lab.
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The Metro: Inaugural HBCU Student Film Festival is coming to Detroit

John Filbrandt July 23, 2024

A theme we often highlight on The Metro is Detroit’s robust arts community. Whether you see a giant mural or...

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DER Weekends: Aaron Dworkin says what the world needs now is Poetjournalism

Bre'Anna Tinsley July 20, 2024

On the latest episode of Detroit Evening Report Weekends, WDET's Sascha Raiyn talks to author and "poetjournalist" Aaron Dworkin about...

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In The Groove: Canada Day jams, plus new music from Wilco, Suki Waterhouse, Oliver Night

Ryan Patrick Hooper July 2, 2024

New week, new music from heavy hitters like Wilco, Suki Waterhouse, Oliver Night with Bel Cobain, Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti &...

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Monique Young (from left), Lulu Fall, Bryce Pinchum and Ben Will perform at the third annual Obsidian Theatre Festival's opening night cabaret and fundraiser at the Gem Theatre, June 27, 2023.
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The Metro: Impact Arts Conference, Obsidian Theatre Festival descend on Detroit this week

Sydney Waelchli June 24, 2024

The fourth annual Obsidian Theatre Festival is taking place throughout downtown Detroit this weekend, alongside GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural Detroit...

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

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

Created Equal 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.
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The Metro: Annual Arab Film Festival in Dearborn showcasing Arab voices

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

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

Madison Ganzak, Anelle Scott 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.
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The Metro: Detroit’s new Poet Laureate jessica Care moore shares her plans for the role

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

Sascha Raiyn April 30, 2024

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

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

Bre'Anna Tinsley 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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