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Tidal Launches $1 Million Grant to Support Emerging Musicians in Detroit

Tidal Unplugged kicks off today and Detroit musicians are the first to grab dibs on this incredible opportunity. Earlier this month Tidal announced its fresh new program called Unplugged. Through a million-dollar grant, the program will support up and coming musicians in their journey. Philanthropists Mark Lampert and Robert Nelson are endowing the funding. Lampert […]

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Kee Mobile App Driving The Social Rebirth of Detroit

By Madison Nagle and Thomas Herd The Motor City recently uncovered its misplaced “Kee,” and as the service gains popularity, this mobile app is rapidly changing the social landscape in Detroit. Kee is a unique task management app for iPhone that helps you plan your day, find new events, and meet new people with similar […]

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Review: House of Vans Detroit was Literally “Off The Wall”

Written by Broccoli & John Akers. Nearly every creative discipline collided on the last weekend of January when Vans took over the Jefferson School on Selden Street to bring their signature Off The Wall event series to Detroit, Michigan. Symbolically taking place across from the legendary WIG skatepark, House of Vans Detroit featured an insane […]

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Interview: Greg Hunt on his Video Retrospective X House of Vans Detroit

In celebration of the Ten-Year Anniversary of Alien Workshop’s Mind Field film, directed by Greg Hunt, House of Vans will present a Video Retrospective on Saturday, January 26th. RSVP here, attendance is free, and capacity is limited. Over the years, Greg Hunt has proved his strengths in many different aspects of the skateboarding industry be […]

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House of Vans Detroit “Off The Wall” to feature Thundercat, Danny Brown, Protomartyr & Community Push

House of Vans has announced its latest destination arriving to Detroit, MI January 24-27, 2019, at The Jefferson School. Vans will transform the historic building at 950 Selden Street in West Midtown, into a cultural hub to celebrate art, music, action sports and street culture bringing Vans’ “Off The Wall” ethos to life. With an […]

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INTERVIEW: INSTRUCTOR SAMANTHA JAMESON OF MOVEMENT FOR ARTISTS

In conjunction with the current exhibition, Movement for Artists was developed as a passion project. Instructor and creator Samantha Jameson has completed several yoga programs over the past nine years including Yoga Therapy and Buti Yoga. She is a Reiki Master, Birth + Postpartum Doula, and currently a student of Ayurvedic Medicine. “Through my teaching […]

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HAUTE TO DEATH: EMERGENCY NOTHING AT SATELLITE FAIR IN MIAMI

Haute to Death is taking Detroit to the Satellite Fair (plus a few favorite artists!) in Miami for Art Basel 2017. For the 3rd annual Satellite Fair, they are showing work from Lindsay Cashews, Jade Lauren and John Bain Griffith; paired with artifacts, imagery and an immersive installation from Jon Dones and Ash Nowak, aka […]

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TMRWLND RAISING FUNDS FOR ARTS PROGRAMS SUPPORTING CANCER AWARENESS

TMRWLND is the creative partnership forged in 2013 by artist Dereck Seltzer and his fiancee, Tina St. Claire in Los Angeles. The pair created a series of TMRWLND zines, with various design aesthetics, crafting each layout, binding, and design by hand—limiting each run to only 25 copies—even silkscreening each individual cover by hand. From the […]

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DETROIT DESIGN FESTIVAL 2017 CELEBRATES THE UNESCO CITY DESIGNATION

September has been named as the ‘Month of Art and Design’ in Detroit by Detroit Creative Corridor Center (DC3), Detroit Design 139, DLECTRICITY and Murals in the Market who are collaborating to celebrate creativity. These special exhibits and festivals will bring together designers, architects, artists and enthusiasts to honor Detroit’s role as a national and […]

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KING VISIONARY RELEASES NEW SONG “VACATION” PRODUCED BY ERIC DINGUS

Summer may officially be drawing to a close, but Detroit alternative R&B artist King Visionary wants to take us on a “Vacation,” with his newest song produced by OVO Sound affiliate Eric Dingus. Released exclusively through online R&B lifestyle mag, Singersroom, [NYC] King Visionary delivers much needed lyrics amidst a surreal beat. King Visionary describes […]

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RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR DEBUTS IN DETROIT ON SEPTEMBER 16-17TH

Renegade is a celebration of creative spirit and for each Fair gathers emergent and seasoned independent makers alike. Renegade Craft Fair will be hosting their first ever Detroit Fair on September 16 + 17th at Eastern Market. This event is all about empowering small businesses and the creative community. Join the best artisans and makers […]

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‘THE UNITED STATES OF DETROIT’ FILM PREMIERE AT FISHER THEATRE ON JUNE 21

On Wednesday June 21st, the city of Detroit takes a good look in the mirror with the local film premiere of Tylor Norwood’s 2016 documentary, “The United States of Detroit.”  After a thirty year hiatus from screening films, New Center’s Fisher Theatre will open its historic and decadent doors to a film screening and panel […]

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