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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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Oscar
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  • The Metro

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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Created Equal: How Detroit’s techno culture created space for the Black LGBTQ community

Created Equal May 24, 2024

Memorial Day weekend in Detroit means Movement — the city's popular, funky dance festival that celebrates electronic music.On Thursday's episode...

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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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Detroit Lions portraits by photographer Lisa Spindler will be on display through May 19 on the exterior of Detroit’s landmark Bedrock buildings near the NFL Draft stage.
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The Metro: Local photographer showcases Detroit Lions with giant portraits during NFL Draft

The Metro April 25, 2024

The eyes of the sports world are on Detroit this weekend as the city hosts the 2024 NFL Draft.  While...

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