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LULULEMON ATHLETICA X FEATURED ARTIST SHEEFY AT SOMERSET COLLECTION

Detroit artist, SHEEFY is the second artist featured in collaboration with lululemon athletica curated by PLAYGROUND DETROIT for our artist series at the Somerset Collection location. This series showcases rotating commissioned artwork from top Detroit-based talent in-store complimented with a rotating selection of original artworks for sale. In return, the initiative allows lululemon athletica to […]

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ROCKSTEADY DISCO RELEASES NEW BLAIR FRENCH ALBUM AT MARBLE BAR WSG RAFAEL CANCIAN

Rocksteady Disco, a boutique record label and party founded in 2014 by Peter Croce, is throwing a release party for artist and Fat Finger Cosmic head Blair French. In celebration of the new tunes, Rocksteady Disco will present a effervescent album release party headlined by Rafael Cancian (About Disco Records) of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Label head Croce and […]

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MOONRISE FUNDRAISER FOR MAYORAL CANDIDATE INGRID LAFLEUR FEAT. MGUN, HAUTE TO DEATH & MORE

Mayoral Candidate Ingrid Lafleur does it all but now she needs you to help make a difference in the community of Detroit! A native Detroiter, Ingrid Lafleur has spent years building the community through her work as a curator, community activist, teacher, speaker, local arts advocate and founder of AFROTOPIA. A spiritual leader in tune […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT MOVEMENT 2017 GUIDE: MONDAY MAY 29

DAY THREE:  This is the final stretch and last day of Memorial Weekend to soak up the last of the music immersion. We hope you enjoyed Detroit’s techno takeover while basking some of Detroit’s quintessential exports; music, food, friends and culture. Tag us in your photos from the festival and show us your awesome weekend […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT MOVEMENT 2017 GUIDE: SUNDAY MAY 28

DAY TWO: Time to keep the stamina up and move into another day (and night) packed with essential Detroit performers for the 2017 Movement Festival. Sunday, May 28th is all about celebrating the origins of techno music, as well as exploring ways that the genre has been “elevated” since its birth. (*See Kevin Saunderson’s Origins […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT MOVEMENT 2017 GUIDE: SATURDAY MAY 27

DAY ONE: Movement Electronic Music Festival 2017 officially kicks off on Saturday, May 27 at noon.  This day of the festival is drenched in Detroit Love (literally- see Carl Craig’s curated music showcase). PLAYGROUND DETROIT is highlighting both top emerging and legendary Detroit music acts hand-picked from the entire weekend line-up so you don’t have to […]

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MOVE, BOUNCE, SHAKE EXHIBITION FEATURING SHEEFY AT DETROIT IS THE NEW BLACK

In celebration of the multi-talented artist’s new album release and his upcoming debut at Paxahau’s Movement Electronic Music Festival in Hart Plaza, PLAYGROUND DETROIT Presents “Move Bounce Shake” at Détroit Is the New Black, showcasing a new artwork series created by SHEEFY. This solo exhibition presents characters inspired by Detroit’s vibrant nightlife, prolific artist Keith […]

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OFFICIAL PLAYGROUND DETROIT MOVEMENT FESTIVAL TOP PARTY GUIDE 2017

Movement Electronic Music Festival is upon us. On this highly anticipated weekend during May 27-29th, music lovers from all over the world congregate in Detroit for three hot and sweaty days of footwork, food, friends and of course- the music. This year’s schedule is brimming with diverse and talented artists [stay tuned for our day-to-day Official […]

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PROJECTART ANNOUNCES EMERGING ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN DETROIT

ProjectArt has announced, as of today, they are officially accepting applications for emerging artists to apply for their socially-engaged artist residency program! Miami & Detroit Deadline Extended until Monday June 26, 2017! ProjectArt is looking for 40 emerging artists total in NYC, LA, Miami, Chicago, Detroit and Pittsburgh.  Residencies awarded provide the following: Year-round temporary […]

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DETROIT RENAISSANCE MAN SHEEFY MCFLY TO RELEASE ‘MURALS’ ALBUM ON MAY 6TH

It’s nearly impossible to be an arts enthusiast in Detroit without hearing the name Sheefy McFly. A dapper native oozing Detroit style, this visual and recording artist has bestowed a bountiful body of projects to date which span from his visual art, hip hop and electronic music and event production for over ten years.  An […]

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EL CLUB LAUNCHES KICKSTARTER TO OPEN THE VERNOR CAFE IN SOUTHWEST DETROIT

El Club is an all-ages music venue located in Southwest Detroit; owner Graeme Flegenheimer opened the doors to what was once the “Mexican Fiesta Center” in May 2016, and since has been committed to providing an inclusive space for diverse and exciting programming. On the block that the venue occupies, there is a corner building […]

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FLINT EASTWOOD CELEBRATES NEW BROKE ROYALTY ALBUM AT THE FISHER BUILDING

Flint Eastwood is a force to be reckoned with- the evolution of the creative side of Detroit-based multi-talented artist Jax Anderson is not to be underestimated. After self-releasing multiple albums over the past five years, Flint Eastwood will be releasing her latest album with Neon Gold Records and join the ranks of other artists she […]

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