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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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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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