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jessica Care moore is Detroit's poet laureate, a filmmaker and artist. She'll be speaking at Michael Ford’s Hip Hop Architecture Lecture Series on March 19 at the University of Detroit Mercy.
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The Metro: Celebrating the impact of women on hip-hop culture, design

Tia Graham, The Metro March 18, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. From the way we dress, down to the food we eat,...

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Detroit artist and educator Sabrina Nelson at WDET Studios on 313 Day, March 13, 2025.
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The Metro: Artist and educator Sabrina Nelson shares love for Detroit on 313 Day

Tia Graham, The Metro March 14, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Detroiters celebrated 313 Day on Thursday — a time to reflect on...

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People gathering on the Detroit Riverfront
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The Metro Events Guide: 313 Day, Women’s Day and more to celebrate in Detroit this week

Sophia Jozwiak March 7, 2025

This week, we’re celebrating 313 Day, International Women’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and the start of WDET’s spring fundraiser! It’s...

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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: Detroit Youth Poetry Con shining light on young writers

Lauren Myers March 5, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. There’s power in writing. Whether it's to jot down a few...

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Drey Skonie & The Klouds perform at New Center Park.
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The Metro Events Guide: Intimate concerts, festive dance parties and more to do in Detroit this week

Sophia Jozwiak February 27, 2025

This week, some station favorites are playing live in-concert. Plus, dance parties, costume contests and opportunities for local artists. Read...

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The Metro: Detroit Film Theatre’s long-running Oscar Shorts program is back

The Metro, Ryan Patrick Hooper, John Filbrandt February 13, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC in March. Buzzed...

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Marion Hayden, 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist.
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The Metro: Bassist Marion Hayden named 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Robyn Vincent February 13, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Each year, Kresge Arts in Detroit selects and awards one eminent...

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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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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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"The Fist" monument to boxer Joe Louis in downtown Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit seeking sculptor for new Joe Louis statue showcasing life ‘outside the ring’

Hernz Laguerre November 1, 2024

The city of Detroit is issuing an open call for a sculptor to create a new statue of Detroit legend...

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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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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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