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Fans at Movement 2023.
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The Metro Events Guide: Movement side-parties and other art festivals

Sophia Jozwiak May 22, 2025

This weekend is Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit, which means Hart Plaza will be packed with Techno fans and...

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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 remains focused on uplifting Black artists despite NEA cuts

Tia Graham, Sam Corey, Lauren Myers, The Metro May 22, 2025

Many arts organizations are in a vulnerable position right now. That’s in part because the Trump administration has started canceling...

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People entering the Music Festival. The Renaissance Center is i the background.
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The Metro: Movement is a big event with small beginnings

Sam Corey, Tia Graham, Robyn Vincent, The Metro May 20, 2025

Movement began in 2000 as a grassroots tribute to Detroit’s role in the birth of techno — a massive event...

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Shigeto performs in the Freak Press Ball ensemble in 2024
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The Metro Events Guide: Pre-Movement festivities, Flower Day at Eastern Market + more

Sophia Jozwiak, Jenny Sherman May 15, 2025

This week, we’ve got arts and culture events to get you in the Movement mindset ahead of the festival this...

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Inside Detroit's Fox Theatre.
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The Metro: More than 700 Detroit students ready to showcase artistry on Fox Theatre stage

Nadia Ziyad, Tia Graham, The Metro May 13, 2025

Detroit Public School Community District is hosting its 56th annual "Evening of Fine Arts" at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday,...

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Tiff Massey
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The Metro: Tiff Massey on year-long ‘7 Mile + Livernois’ exhibit at DIA

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro May 8, 2025

7 Mile and Livernois is home to Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion and has been for many years. Thriving businesses line the...

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A mother bird feeds her babies in a Michigan wetland
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The Metro Events Guide: Family-focused activities for Mother’s Day + more

Sophia Jozwiak May 8, 2025

This week, we’ve got some family-forward events to celebrate Mother’s Day, including wildflower walks, bike rides and crafting sessions.Plus, award-winning...

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"The Central Park Five" at the Portland Opera in Oregon.
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The Metro: Pulitzer-winning composer brings ‘Central Park Five’ to Detroit Opera stage

Tia Graham, Ryan Patrick Hooper, The Metro May 1, 2025

Three years ago, “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X” sold out shows at the Detroit Opera House for...

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Inside Shed 5 at Eastern Market
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The Metro Events Guide: Mother’s Day markets, May the fourth and more

Sophia Jozwiak May 1, 2025

This week, we’ve got local markets for every occasion, from Mother's Day to Cinco de Mayo. Plus, new art exhibits,...

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The Metro Events Guide: Art experiences, cover concerts, unbeatable bargains + more

Sophia Jozwiak April 24, 2025

This week, we’ve got art experiences centered around students, cover concerts honoring some of Detroit's biggest stars and unbeatable bargains...

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Fashion Revolution Week is being celebrated worldwide this week to raise awareness about the importance of responsibly-made fashion.
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The Metro: Detroit Fashion Revolution Week aims to reshape industry toward sustainability

Tia Graham, Cary Junior II, The Metro April 23, 2025

The world of fashion is under pressure. Sales have slowed in recent years. People are spending less on clothes due...

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A kid riding a bike that powers a blender at an Earth Day event
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The Metro Events Guide: Earth Day celebrations, Punk Rock Prom + more

Sophia Jozwiak April 17, 2025

This week, we’ve got tons of opportunities for you to get outside and get your hands dirty in celebration of...

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