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APPLY FOR THE HAMTRAMCK DISNEYLAND ARTIST RESIDENCY THROUGH APRIL 15TH

Hamtramck Disneyland is a beloved folk art installation created by Dmytro Szylak, a retired auto worker and political refugee from Ukraine. Szylak assembled the sprawling, colorful installation spanning two adjacent properties over several decades before passing away in 2015. Hatch Art seeks artist-led projects featuring public art such as installations, murals, and performance art that […]

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THE SOUTH END // Playground Detroit to launch artist space in Eastern Market

In 2012, Paulina Petkoski and Samantha Schefman launched Playground Detroit, a company targeted to promote and consult with music and visual artists in Detroit. This year, they plan on opening a permanent space in Eastern Market. Previously, Petkoski and Schefman worked out of New York, and then out of a residential loft in Detroit. With […]

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“PERSONAL SPACE” EXHIBITION AT PUBLIC POOL HOSTED BY GRAND CIRCUS MAGAZINE

“Human beings have bodies. These bodies have physical boundaries: skin, bones, flesh. But there are other sorts of boundaries, harder to define. We experience these boundaries when a stranger stands just a little too close and we have the sudden urge to back up half a step. Or we’re sitting near an old friend who […]

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VEGAN PUNK CHEF CLARA CAKES HOSTS SPECIAL POP-UP DINNER SERIES TO CELEBRATE HER VEGAN COOK BOOK RELEASE

Local foodies rejoice for more opportunities to taste a fresh variety of innovative recipes at El Club. Since opening in 2016 Pepe Z Pizza, brainchild of Chef Matt Ziolkowksi, has introduced a culinary staple at the new venue in Southwest Detroit saving clubgoers from the late night food desert that many Detroiters are so painfully […]

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MEGA POWERS WINTERLUDES EP RELEASE FT VIDEO PROJECT AT UFO FACTORY

Mega Powers is releasting their Winterludes EP after their previous World Tour (The Red Tape) cassette last summer. Mega Powers is a Detroit-based analog elements of vintage synthesizers, vocoders, drum machines and effects pedals projecting a hybrid of electronic and hip hop infused sounds. The Winterludes EP is a concept EP featuring six somber and […]

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LIMITED PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES PROCEEDS SUPPORT KATOI EMPLOYEES DEVASTATED BY RESTAURANT FIRE

February 17, 2017- According to various news reports, new restaurant Katoi, recently announced as a semifinalist for the Best New Restaurant category of the James Beard Awards, was subject to a devastating fire that has forced them to close their doors immediately. The Detroit Free Press reports, “An early morning fire gutted the Thai-inspired eatery on […]

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LULULEMON FEATURED ARTIST: OUIZI DEBUTS COMMISSION & ARTWORK AT THE SOMERSET COLLECTION

PLAYGROUND DETROIT has collaborated with lululemon athletica to curate and manage the pilot of bi-monthly featured artist series for their newly renovated retail location. This series will feature rotating commissioned artwork from top Detroit-based talent on the community chalkboard and a rotating selection of original artworks for sale. In return, the initiative allows lululemon athletica […]

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MOTOR SIGNAL READING 2017 SERIES KICKS OFF WITH MIC PHELPS & CASEY ROCHETEAU AT SIGNAL RETURN

 Motor Signal is a monthly reading series involves an activity of literary co-creation between performer and audience. The 2017 Series Kickoffs on February 16th @ Signal Return (7p – 9p) 1345 Division St, Ste 102, Detroit, Michigan 48207 featuring Mic Phelps and Casey Rocheteau with hosts Cornetta Lane and Brent Smith. The Motor Signal Reading […]

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VALLEY HUSH ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SXSW SHOWCASE IN MARCH AND NEED YOUR HELP TO GET THERE

Detroit ‘indie dream pop’ band Valley Hush has announced that they will be performing at the official SXSW Music Festival Showcase 2017 this Spring in Austin, Texas. Lead members Alex Kaye and Lianna Vanicelli have been working day and night recording, releasing and performing their debut self-titled album released in October 2016. PLAYGROUND DETROIT had […]

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CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THESE DO NOT MISS EVENTS

In February, people around the world honor the achievements and influence of African Americans. Diversity has long stood as a cornerstone of America’s allure, and this month we celebrate a resilient and dynamic culture that has made numerous contributions to our nation’s history. Detroit’s black legacy endures with an estimated 713,777 African American residents, which […]

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OMAR ARAGONES & ERIK WASHINGTON ANNOUNCE ‘INTROE’ PROJECT ALONGSIDE UPCOMING ONEFREQ ‘FREQTAPE’ EP RELEASE

In early February, newly formed group OE will release an EP you didn’t even know that you’ve been dying to hear. Singer/songwriter Omar Aragones and musician/producer Erik Washington have recently undergone a momentous merger resulting in the birth of their forthcoming EP, Introe. Although the duo has kept their project under wraps, PLAYGROUND DETROIT had […]

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PLAYGROUND PICK // JAMES LINCK TO PERFORM FAREWELL SHOW AT EL CLUB WSG DR ILLINGSWORTH, JAWS THAT BITE & EDDIE LOGIX

On January 13, Detroit sends James Linck off to the Golden State with a soiree presented by Sound and Silence Magazine at El Club.  Accompanied by local beat buffs and vocal visionaries, Linck will share the stage with some of Detroit’s emerging and established talent in a beautifully stacked lineup. Cousin Mouth, Doctor Illingsworth, Eddie […]

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