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

Ryan Patrick Hooper 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.
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The Metro: Detroit’s Carr Center seeking support amid financial troubles

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

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

The Metro 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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The Metro: New DSO contract increases pay, creates more inclusive audition process

The Metro March 5, 2024

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra agreed to a new three-year contract last month. Agreements in the contract will increase the guaranteed compensation...

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InsideOut Literary Arts will bring local poets and writers together for the annual event celebrating the spoken word.
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The Metro: Annual Detroit Youth Poetry Con returns March 9

The Metro March 4, 2024

InsideOut Literary Arts has transformed Detroiters through written and spoken word poetry since 1995. On March 9, the organization is...

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The Detroit Creativity Project's annual Student Showcase will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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The Metro: Detroit Creativity Project brings improv and comedy to students

The Metro February 29, 2024

The Detroit Creativity Project (DCP) is a nonprofit founded by actor and performer Marc Evan Jackson, best known for his...

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Nominations sought for Detroit’s poet laureate and composer laureate

Amanda LeClaire, Jenny Sherman February 22, 2024

The city of Detroit is currently seeking nominations for a new poet laureate, and — for the first time —...

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This Lunar New Year, which began on Feb. 10, is the Year of the Dragon.
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The Metro: Asian Americans celebrate the Lunar New Year throughout metro Detroit

The Metro February 13, 2024

The Lunar New Year is celebrated globally from Jan. 21 to Feb. 20. For many Asian Americans, the holiday is...

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A new exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum aims to explore life of Jewish immigrants in Detroit's Hastings neighborhood, 1880-1930.
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New exhibit takes a walk back in time to Detroit’s first Jewish enclave

Sascha Raiyn, Jenny Sherman February 2, 2024

A new exhibit exploring the Jewish history of Detroit will open at the Detroit Historical Museum this spring, in partnership...

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August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" runs through March 3 at the Detroit Repertory Theatre.
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CultureShift: Detroit Rep Theatre continues 67th season with August Wilson play

Tia Graham January 29, 2024

The Detroit Repertory Theatre's 67th season is underway, with its current production of "Joe Turner’s Come and Gone," running through...

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A variety of public art will be on display at Farmington Hills City Hall through 2025 as party of the city's public art program.
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CultureShift: Farmington Hills launches Public Art Program at City Hall

Tia Graham January 12, 2024

Farmington Hills City Hall has been transformed into an art gallery as part of the city's 2024-2025 Public Art Program,...

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