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CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THESE DO NOT MISS EVENTS

In February, people around the world honor the achievements and influence of African Americans. Diversity has long stood as a cornerstone of America’s allure, and this month we celebrate a resilient and dynamic culture that has made numerous contributions to our nation’s history. Detroit’s black legacy endures with an estimated 713,777 African American residents, which […]

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AFROTOPIA PRESENTS SIGI FEST 2015 EXPLORING THE ENERGY OF THE COSMOS IN DETROIT

July is the festival season in Detroit and is in full swing! Another one to add to your calendars: Sigi Fest 2015, where you will be encouraged to: “transcend into the cosmos with AFROTOPIA.” Taking place in Southwest Detroit at the new art space House Opera l Opera House, Sigi Fest is a time to […]

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MCEWEN STUDIO CONVERTS VACANT HOME HOUSE OPERA SPACE OPENING IN JULY

A(n) Office and McEwen Studio are converting a vacant balloon-frame house in Detroit into the House Opera space for arts and performance. According to their website and fundraising campaign, “The space opens to the public next month with an Afrotopia festival July 24th and 25th, featuring a new sculpture from Jasmine Murrell crafted with aluminum […]

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