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Detroit Rose & AYU Holistic launch HERE: A Workshop Series

HERE is an exploration in wellness, movement and cultivating personal ritual with Samantha Jameson of AYU Holistic and Deirdre Skiles of Detroit Rose. They are both passionate about health, wellness, beauty, and building meaningful relationships within their community.  This workshop series and retreat were born out of their own inner explorations of healing, with a […]

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Cristin Richard announces Performance Installation “Point of Return” on March 22nd

If you are aware of what kind of sacrifice went into creating an object, does it not influence how you value and care for it, or how long you keep it? In Point Of Return, Detroit artist Cristin Richard opens up a conversation about “value” in contemporary society. Set within the glorious Presidential Ballroom of historic The Detroit […]

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#PLAYDETROIT: March Events Happening in Detroit

Contributor Imani Smith highlights the top events of the month. Let’s start off by saying that we could all use a little pick-me-up around this time of the year. It’s not quite spring- yet the nostalgia for winter and snow has already come and gone. By now you’re probably feeling the lack of sunshine messing […]

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Mo Pop 2019 Lineup Announced ft Vampire Weekend, Lizzo, Siena Liggins, Craig Brown Band

Mo Pop Festival marks the continued use of the city’s best asset- the Riverfront- and has established itself as a unique indie Detroit festival that celebrates creative expression and craft – themes synonymous with the city itself. In addition to 10+ hours of non-stop music each day, on July 27-28th. This year’s line-up will feature […]

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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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WDET // Detroit Photographer Bre’Ann White’s New Photo Exhibit is Stunning

Detroit photographer Bre’Ann White’s exhibit “Definition of Red” celebrating dark skin and the color red comes to Playground Detroit. “Red Moon” by Bre’Ann White (2019) featuring Ronis, a South Sudanese model. White’s exhibit “Definition of Red” explores the contrast of dark skin tones and the color of red. Click the link to listen to the on-air interview. […]

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Chef Shanel Dewalt’s Soul Food Sunday Dinner celebrates Bre’Ann White’s Exhibition Family-Style

Featured Artist Bre’Ann White is collaborating with Chef Shanel Dewalt for a special Soul Food Sunday Dinner in celebration of her debut solo exhibition, Definition of Red. This family-style dining experience will take place in the gallery space limited to 40 guests to completely immersing guests with inspiring art, fine dining and good company. This is a […]

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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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Bre’Ann White releases “Definition of Red” Limited Edition Prints

Definition of Red, Bre’Ann White’s debut solo exhibition opened on February 16th at PLAYGROUND DETROIT, presenting her latest series of stunning photographs. To celebrate her first gallery exhibition, she has released a selection of images as limited edition prints for purchase online, in addition to her framed large works on view in the gallery through […]

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Antihero Combines Fine Dining with Street Art to feature Detroit Artists

Detroit is home to some of the most celebrated and talented street artists in the nation, and more businesses are finding themselves ‘inspired’ as a result. Instead of walking through the alleyways of Eastern Market or driving through Heidelberg Project, why not bring the street art inside, to enjoy along with a five-star meal and […]

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Detroit Art Community to Support Artist Ron Zakrin in Post-Accident Recovery

In November of 2018, Detroit artist Ron Zakrin fell approximately 15 feet onto his back resulting in a severe spinal cord injury, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Ron is currently at a spine rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, where family and friends are confident that Ron will be strong and will continue to […]

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Creative Capital Announces the 2020 Application with $100,000 in Artist Grants

Are you an artist? Are you looking for a way to elevate your passion? No matter what type of creative discipline you choose, you should check out the Creative Capital Award, which supports authentic and bold artists from all parts of the country and they just opened up their 2020 application. The Creative Capital award […]

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