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GALAPAGOS DETROIT ANNOUNCES NEW COMMONWEALTH DETROIT PLANS FOR CORKTOWN LOCATION

An announcement regarding the potential sale of a property located at 1800 18th Street in Corktown by Galapagos Detroit has confirmed that will not be the case for their large warehouse purchase- not a traditional one anyway. The development concept has evolved to a new real estate strategy where they will invite “artists, designers, makers […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT PRESENTS STRENGTHENING ARTS INFRASTRUCTURE EVENT AT DETROIT STARTUP WEEK

PLAYGROUND DETROIT is proud to be participate in Detroit Startup Week with a panel discussion from leaders in the arts community on “Strengthening Arts Infrastructure in Detroit.” This discussion allows key members of the creative startup community to discuss challenges, various strategies and current needs to strengthen and empower the talent in art + design […]

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ANCIENT LANGUAGE RELEASES EVERYBODY FORGIVES EVERYONE FOR EVERYTHING ALBUM WITH PARTY AT MARBLE BAR

When most people think of Ancient language, they consider the Greek Alphabet, Hebrew, Sanskrit, or the renowned hieroglyphs of Egypt. But ask around Detroit and you may get a different answer. Ancient Language is a Detroit-based music duo comprised of producer, musician, writer and artist Christopher Jarvis and his bass-playing brother, Zach Jarvis. Together they combine their […]

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THE RED CUP REVIVAL: DETROIT HIP HOP SHOWCASE RETURNS WITH SUPAKAINE, OBA ROWLAND, EARLLY MAC & MORE

“Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence,” – Robert Fripp. The Red Cup hip-hop showcase was created for Detroiters, originating six years ago. This concert has blossomed as a stage for local hip-hop artists looking to gain exposure. As proprietor Charles ‘Chuck’ Bouler explains, “The Red Cup was always an event that […]

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GRAFFITI WANTED: A PUBLIC ART PROJECT IN DETROIT FROM ARTIST ELEANOR OAKES

Graffiti Wanted: A Public Art Project in Detroit April 11 – June 3, 2016 849 Henry Street, Detroit 24 hours a day/7 days a week Ponyride Detroit is pleased to announce Graffiti Wanted, organized by Applebaum Emerging Artist Resident Eleanor Oakes.  Graffiti Wanted is an invitation to the public to paint graffiti on the wall at 849 Henry […]

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DETROIT SINGER-SONGWRITER TIM SCHUMACK RELEASES DEBUT EP I SEE CLEAR SKIES

Tim Schumack is a Detroit-based musician, actor and dancer who just released his debut EP, I See Clear Skies. His myriad of talents have been already been recognized within a tight-knit group of movers and shakers in the city. In addition to his latest music endeavors, he works closely with the brand Detroit Is The […]

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WATCH: NOISEY DETROIT EPISODE ON MUSIC SCENE FT DANNY BROWN, BIG SEAN & TRICK TRICK

“What does the future of Detroit look like?” “It could be a great place….but this World, is a Motherfucker,” Trick Trick explains to host, Zach Goldbaum. This Noisey episode heads to Detroit to meet Big Sean, Danny Brown, and see how the city is rebounding from the brink of collapse. This short documentary explores the […]

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GO SEE: DANCE! AMERICAN ART 1830-1960 EXHIBITION AT THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS & #JOINTHEDANCE

Dance! American Art 1830-1960 includes 19th-century paintings that portray dances from America’s diverse communities, from the sacred dances of indigenous North Americans to Irish jigs and Spanish flamencos; paintings that show class distinctions, from the refined quadrille to a sidewalk tarantella; pastoral fantasies of expressive dances performed outdoors; paintings from the turn of the 20th […]

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WORLD PREMIERE: “WRATH” 3-D MUSIC VIDEO FROM DTCHPLNES FT DANNY BROWN DIRECTED BY BRYAN LEBEUF

Watch the latest visual release, Wrath from DTCHPLNES featuring Danny Brown, directed and created by Bryan LeBeuf, with production by West Nile Baptist. The viewer is thrust into a hyper-realistic world ripe with transgressive situations. These images are “shattered ideals inviting the viewer to share in their discomfort, while playing with notions of nostalgia. The […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT PRESENTS KATAI WITH “MOKSHA” FILM SCREENING & EXHIBITION

“Katai captures what can be called ‘contemporary counter-culture’ seen through the use of subtle color, imagination, and intent. Heavily inspired by ancient eastern spirituality he addresses modern day concerns with the use of photography, cinematography, and digital manipulation. Katai explores concepts such as identity, propaganda, and meditation with a reactionary method of creation, resulting in […]

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DETROIT SINGER-SONGWRITER LALA TRIPS RELEASES SHORT FILM WITH REEL CLEVER FILMS

“By sharing a little of my story, I hope that listeners understand me more and feel connected to my truth and creative work. I hope viewers feel inspired by my experiences and can take some good from [it].” In collaboration with Reel Clever Films, local Detroit creative & musician LALA TRIPS brings a new form […]

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WATCH NOW: FLINT EASTWOOD RELEASES GLITCHES MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTED BY ELYSIA VANDENBUSSCHE & CHARLES KELLY

Detroit based Flint Eastwood has released their latest music video for “Glitches” from the recent EP release, Small Victories. Written and created in Detroit, Michigan shot at the World’s Best Boxing Gym. The video stars front-woman, Jax Anderson as the protagonist and was directed by Elysia Vandenbussche + Charles Kelly, with concept by Elysia Vandenbussche. […]

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