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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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MARTEZ CELEBRATES “RAISED IN THE JUNGLE” ALBUM WITH RELEASE DANCE PARTY

If you’ve never seen a jit- off, danced with your hands on your knees or left the dance floor in fear of dehydration, are you really living your best life? As homegrown as techno and Motown, ghettotech music is a pillar in Detroit’s musical legacy.  On Friday October 20th, Detroit’s young, vibrant creative artist community […]

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ELLEN RUTT & PATRICK ETHEN MAKING A MESS, VIA THE COMMITTEE [PREMIERE]

“Andy [Miller] is one of my favorite videographers in the city,” celebrated Detroit-based artist and graphic designer, Ellen Rutt confirms; “When I invited him over and explained the concept- ‘we wanna trash this thing I built,’ he totally got it. It really couldn’t have been more comfortable and fun working with him.”  Watch the exclusive premiere […]

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INTERVIEW: VALLEY HUSH SAYS FAREWELL WITH “GOODBYE SWEET MANGO”

Valley Hush can cast a spell with their mesmerizing sound. Drifting, unhurried beats; enveloping bass hooks, and lithe vocals- nimbly drawn from a sweeping croon to a rapid roll- belt with breathiness into a mellifluous sing-speak, with a measured gleam of guitars that cascade in after each chorus. A lot of bands have gone for […]

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DARKROOM DETROIT OPENS WITH ‘PREFACE’ GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Darkroom Detroit is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to increasing photography access and education in Detroit using both traditional and digital processes.  They promote visual storytelling rooted in the local community, while bringing global perspective and photography talent to Detroit.  Their new space in Islandview hosts classes and workshops for all ages and levels, including free […]

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WXYZ // Lululemon opens new community-focused Downtown Detroit Local store

DETROIT (WXYZ) – Athletic apparel company Lululemon’s newest concept space, Downtown Detroit Local, opened on Friday at 1459 Woodward Ave. PHOTOS: Lululemon opens new store in downtown Detroit The 3,000 square foot space will “engage intimately with Detroit residents by offering a place for connection, creation, sweat and collaboration via events and offering technical athletic […]

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DDF 2017: DESIGN IS EVERYWHERE SYMPOSIUM

In celebration of Detroit Design Festival 2017 and the UNESCO City of Design designation, Grand Circus Magazine is co-hosting the “Design Is Everywhere!” Symposium in partnership with PLAYGROUND DETROIT. As a part of the official festival programming on Thursday, September 28th from 5-7PM [to kick off Eastern Market After Dark] this lecture and panel discussion […]

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DLECTRICITY 2017 RETURNS SEPT 22-23RD TO MIDTOWN DETROIT

DLECTRICITY™ will again bring thousands of people into Midtown Detroit September 22 & 23, 2017! Join us 7 PM – midnight to see projects illuminate the Woodward cultural corridor from the DIA to MOCAD. DLECTRICITY, inspired by Nuit Blanche arts festivals from around the world, presented two major light-based art + technology festivals in 2012 […]

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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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Fox2Detroit // Lululemon opening Sept. 22 on Woodward in downtown Detroit

DETROIT (WJBK) – Fitness-wear chain Lululemon is set to open its doors on Woodward next Friday. The new store is taking the spot most recently occupied by Kit and Ace at 1459 Woodward, reports Curbed Detroit. It’s just a few blocks down from Under Armour and Nike, which both opened within the past 18 months. […]

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MURALS IN THE MARKET FESTIVAL 2017 RETURNS WITH WEEK-LONG SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Murals in the Market returns to Detroit with more artists, more exhibitions and more programs than ever. During Detroit Design Month from September 21st through the 28th, Murals In The Market returns to Detroit’s Historic Eastern Market (and beyond) as more than 50+ local and international artists will be painting live throughout the district over […]

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Crain’s Detroit // Lululemon to open concept store Sept. 22 in downtown Detroit

Lululemon Athletica is opening in downtown Detroit on Sept. 22 with a grand opening set to include DJ-spun tunes, ice cream, a run and plenty of yoga attire. The Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer announced last month it would open a store at 1459 Woodward Ave., taking over the former site of Kit + Ace, which […]

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