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Top Ten Detroit Month of Design 2023 Events to Attend

Detroit is best known as an underground city that sparks innovation and grit. Our thought leaders, change-makers, and hustlers inspire the entire world. Design Core Detroit is helping to move the city forward with its 13th annual design festival. What was once only a week-long event has evolved into a month-long celebration of collaboration, community, […]

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Detroit Month of Design 2023: United By Design Happening September 1-30th

Every September, partners across Detroit—from emerging studios to established companies and educational institutions—come together to show off their latest works and ideas. These cross-disciplinary events take place in all corners of the city, highlighting the talent and innovation that makes Detroit a UNESCO City of Design.  The 13th Annual Detroit Month of Design Festival is […]

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Call for Artists: Sidewalk Festival Returns in July- August in Two New Neighborhoods

Sidewalk Festival 2023, Detroit’s most colorful and unique outdoor celebration of performance and installation art returns July 29, and August 5, 2023. We are looking for new creative works of dance, music, performance art, installation, visual art, and interactive workshops. APPLICATIONS FOR SIDEWALK FESTIVAL ARE OPEN! Sidewalk Festival 2023 is coming to two Detroit neighborhoods […]

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Huey Mnemonic takes over City Club along with a Stellar Detroit Lineup on March 24

We wrote about Huey Mnemonic back in 2021 when he was featured with the lead single on Tresor’s 30th Anniversary compilation, and since that time things have only continued to grow. He was featured on last year’s Movement lineup and will return again for 2023, plus he recently played a set in support of Richie […]

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Interview with Stoop Lee: Keeping Motown’s Underground Soulful

Stoop Lee is both an old soul and neo-soul. The Detroit-born artist has made himself a staple in the city’s underground music scene with his unique fusion of soul and rap with lyrics, packed full of nerdy and nostalgic references. We sat down with Lee to discuss his upcoming show at El Club on March […]

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Movement Festival 2023 Reveals Line-up ft. Underworld, Charlotte de Witte + Caribou, Kash Doll + More

Movement is back! Music fans will once again descend upon Detroit, the mecca of Techno music, and be treated to three days of diverse curation on Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-29, 2023) inside Hart Plaza at downtown Detroit’s riverfront. This year’s line-up includes Caribou, Huey Mnemonic, Kash Doll, Moodymann, Masters at Work, Robert Hood (Live) […]

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DETROIT MONTH OF DESIGN 2023 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN 

Detroit Month of Design returns for its 13th edition September 1-30. The open call to participate in this year’s festival runs Monday, February 13th through Sunday, March 19, 2023 and offers numerous ways to get involved. Creatives are invited to submit ideas for experiences that appeal to both local and global audiences. More about Detroit Month of Design and […]

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Convergence: Cracks in the Glass Ceiling Exhibition Opens on January 26th at GVSU

A new exhibition including various Detroit artists, Convergence: Cracks in the Glass Ceiling group exhibition “represents the pushing of boundaries into spaces that cultivate growth and coordinated expansion. The opening reception will take place at Grand Valley State University, opening to the public on Thursday, January 26th from 5-7pm “Breaking barriers helps us to grow […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT Celebrates Five Year Anniversary with ARCHIVE Exhibition Opening on Small Business Saturday

Join us for the public opening of our ARCHIVE Exhibition (November 26- January 31) on Small Business Saturday, November 26th. This November, PLAYGROUND DETROIT is proud to celebrate our Five Year Anniversary! This is your opportunity to peek into the vault and last opportunity to revisit some of our favorite exhibits hosted at the gallery at 2845 Gratiot Avenue. SINCE OPENING […]

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“The Eye of Horus” Bakpak Durden Exhibition at Cranbrook Art Museum Opens on November 5th

Bakpak Durden: The Eye of Horus November 5, 2022 – March 19, 2023 Upper Galleries, Cranbrook Art Museum Bakpak Durden is a self-taught artist born and raised in Detroit. Durden’s hyperrealistic work draws upon diverse inspirations, including dramatic cinema and Dutch Baroque painting. The Eye of Horus is Durden’s first solo museum exhibition and the inaugural […]

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Haute to Death Celebrates 15 Years of Dancing in Detroit WSG Justin Strauss (NYC) + H2D Friends

15 years is basically an entire lifetime when it comes to throwing parties. For their latest birthday extravaganza, Haute To Death has invited living NYC nightlife legend Justin Strauss to the decks. If you have spent any time in the Detroit party or music scene in the last 15 years, then you most likely have […]

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