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PLAYGROUND DETROIT PRESENTS “AMBIENCE” GROUP EXHIBITION FEATURING SCOTT KLINKER, GEORGE VIDAS, STEVE MCSHANE & PATRICK ETHEN

“LIGHT CREATES AMBIENCE AND A FEEL OF A PLACE, AS WELL AS THE EXPRESSION OF A STRUCTURE,” – LE CORBUSIER PLAYGROUND DETROIT Presents Ambience: a group exhibition featuring Detroit-based artists Scott Klinker, Steve McShane, George Vidas and Patrick Ethen opening on November 10th-December 8th, 2016. This exhibition brings together artists who each utilize light as their medium that […]

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PLAYGROUND PICK // STRANGER THINGS COMPOSERS KYLE DIXON & MICHAEL STEIN LEAD QUARTET SURVIVE PERFORMING ON NOVEMBER 5 EL CLUB

Detroit is no stranger to electronic music. This weekend on Saturday November 5th, El Club hosts experimental synth quartet S U R V I V E. Fresh off the release of their “RR7349”album, Kyle Dixon, Michael Stein, Adam Jones and Mark Donica continue to put an inventive twist on a throwback sound. Earlier this year band members […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT PICKS // YOUR COMPLETE DO-NOT-MISS HALLOWEEN WEEKEND GUIDE 2016

Do you have your costume ready? Detroit is the perfect city to celebrate Halloween- and with all the clowns that have dominated the headlines, both political and literal- it looks like this year is going to be another weird one! Check out our top pick events and parties that will keep the candy flowing and […]

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PLAYGROUND PICK // KERO KERO BONITO TO BOUNCE INTO DETROIT WITH NEW SINGLE “TRAMPOLINE”

There’s something remarkably endearing about a London based J-Pop band that sings about happy, shiny things like waking up late and jumping on trampolines. But in the case of Kero Kero Bonito, it’s not all child play. In fact, KKB (as they refer to themselves) has found a sugary-sweet spot between innocence and mischief without […]

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BEVLOVE READY TO ‘TALK THAT SH*T’ WITH EP RELEASE AT EL CLUB WSG LA’BRITNEY & SYBLYNG

Detroit’s baddest femme fatale, Bevlove will debut her highly anticipated EP album release Talk That Shit on October 22nd at El Club.  The vivacious recording artist will perform her new music live alongside an incredible supporting line-up of emerging Michigan talent, featuring guests La’Britney, SYBLYNG (Executive Producer on Talk That Shit) and Alexander Lynch. Talk That […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT FALL 2O16 RESIDENCY WELCOMES VISUAL ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE SO HEE KIM & LUKE MACK TO PONYRIDE

PLAYGROUND DETROIT’ is pleased to announce the chosen visual artists selected for the Fall 2016 Artist Residency program at Ponyride to bring together Detroit-based artist Luke Mack and visiting artist So Hee Kim. As the upcoming fall season brings fresh colors to the city’s sprawling foliage, these talented emerging artists will similarly bring new vibrant […]

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PROJECTART KICKS OFF IN DETROIT TO PROVIDE FREE ART CLASSES TO YOUTH IN DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Beginning this October, free art classes for youth have officially begun in Detroit through the non-profit, ProjectArt which places after-school art classes also in New York City and Miami public libraries for youth in low-income communities. Having tenaciously worked on launching their programs over the past year, all classes were fully enrolled (some with waiting lists) on the first day.  Over 60 […]

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INTERVIEW: SINGER-SONGWRITER SKYLAR GREY TO PERFORM AT EL CLUB ON OCTOBER 4TH

It’s hard to believe a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter who also happens to be rap superstar Eminem’s right-hand woman is just scratching the surface, but in the case of pop seductress Skylar Grey, the top of the mountain is within reach but is equally of no concern. On the tail of the September release of her […]

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FIRST ANNUAL DETROIT FLOWER WEEK FESTIVAL BLOOMS THIS OCTOBER FROM THE FOUNDER OF DETROIT FLOWER HOUSE

Last October, the Detroit Flower House exhibition was presented by a mix of local and national florists led by Lisa Waud. By re-purposing an abandoned Detroit home, over 4,000 American grown flowers were installed in 48 hours, resulting in a unique installation that caught the world’s attention. Starting with the seedling of reuniting Detroit Flower […]

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DETROIT DESIGN FESTIVAL 2016 RETURNS THIS SEPTEMBER 21-25TH TO CELEBRATE UNESCO CITY OF DESIGN

The sixth annual Detroit Design Festival (DDF), returns September 21-25th with a citywide celebration of creativity. This week-long event brings together designers and enthusiasts alike to celebrate Detroit’s role as a global design capital. In celebration of Detroit’s recent designation as a UNESCO City of Design, DDF events and programs will explore the ways in which […]

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PLAYGROUND PICKS // UPCOMING SEPTEMBER CONCERTS AT EL CLUB FT NAO & HEALTH

El Club, Southwest Detroit’s latest bar is evolving into one of the city’s top all ages venues. The bar and music space is a new favorite- even the name stuck after the change of ownership- to catch some of the best and unique local and international musicians, thanks to their booking agent, Virginia Benson of […]

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OPEN STREETS DETROIT RECLAIM PUBLIC SPACES BY TRANSFORMING STREETS INTO ACTIVATED PARKS ON SEPT. 25TH & OCT. 2ND

Open Streets Detroit is part of a global movement to reclaim public space for people by temporarily transforming streets into paved parks and public spaces, led by Downtown Detroit Partnership and presented by DTE Energy Foundation. It is free and open to participants of all ages; the large-scale event will temporarily close almost four miles […]

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