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#NYC2DET CREATIVE CARAVAN BRINGS NEW YORKERS TO THE DETROIT DESIGN FESTIVAL 2013

The first annual #NYC2DET Creative Caravan is an exclusive weekend trip to celebrate the launch of PLAYGROUND DETROIT: DET2NYC-NYC2DET RIDE SHARES. Our program #NYC2DET fosters New York-based relationships that will enrich Detroit’s future by inviting thought leaders to connect and share unifying experiences that lead to effective strategic action. The creative caravan to Detroit is comprised […]

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WATCH NOW: DETROIT FILMMAKERS DEBUT FAR OFF SOUNDS MUSIC SERIES WITH SONGS OF THE SNAKE HANDLERS EPISODE

Detroit-based Filmmakers Nick George [AKA Dr. Sushi] and Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman just launched their new music documentary series, Far Off Sounds with the online premiere of the first episode “Songs of the Snake Handlers,” which dives into the world of Appalachian snake charmers and the hypnotic, rock’n’roll gospel sounds that fuel the Holy Spirit. Two more episodes […]

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PD PRESENTS: LAURA QUATTROCCHI INSTALLATION & PERFORMANCE AT MICHIGAN F.A.S.H. FEST

PLAYGROUND DETROIT Presents: Laura Quattrocchi and her installation entitled, Disposable Fashion  at  Michigan F.A.S.H. Fest.  Co-curated with Spread Art, Laura has been selected to participate in the Spread Art residency program. The installation and performance take place on September 7th, 2013 at 1274 Library Street in Detroit, MI [11am-7pm]. At 5pm, she will perform Environmental Investigation in collaboration with Shua Group. Born […]

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WATCH NOW: MTV’S TV SERIES TRUE LIFE I’M SAVING DETROIT

True Life, Full Episodes True Life: I’m Saving Detroit is a serious look into the hardships and struggles that a majority of Detroiters battle constantly. In this episode MTV explores: When the housing crisis hit Detroit, many residents left in fear of the rising mortgages. With the option to take flight or fight, three young […]

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SHINOLA BRINGS DETROIT TO NYC WITH THE OPENING OF FLAGSHIP IN TRIBECA

Detroit-based brand Shinola recently opened their second storefront, the first being in their hometown, and the later in Manhattan’s TriBeCa neighborhood.  Shinola prides itself on its artisan goods; they produce watches, bicycles, and leather products all made in the USA, their watches and bicycles are hand-crafted and assembled in Detroit with a trained local team of […]

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“BABAYAGA” AUTHOR TOBY BARLOW BOOK READING AT SOHO’S MCNALLY JACKSON BOOKSTORE

Detroit-based modern-day Renaissance man Toby Barlow has just released his second novel, Babayaga and will be in Soho at the McNally Jackson store August 7th at 7pm for a book reading.  More info from Time Out on the event. If you aren’t familiar with the New York advertising veteran, he is a transplant to Detroit […]

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GO SEE: DETROIT DJ MGUN PERFORMS AT OUTPUT CLUB IN WILLIAMSBURG

Up-and-coming Detroit DJ MGUN performs tonight at Output in Williamsburg, along with fellow Detroiter Robert Hood. The show is at 10pm and tickets are available online. Scroll and click on the poster for tickets purchase info! Earnestly positive, Gonzales radiates the infectious energy that categorizes his home of Southwest Detroit. Emerging as one of the first collaborators […]

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PLAYGROUND DETROIT LAUNCHES DETROIT RIDE SHARE GROUP ON FACEBOOK

PLAYGROUND DETROIT has launched a new Facebook group for ride shares between New York City and Detroit.  Group membership is by invite or by request for friendly commuters who travel regularly between both cities. Members can post from either city and either offer rides or request rides. PD Executive Director, Paulina Petkoski explains the idea […]

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ARTIST PROFILE: CURTIS GLENN ON HIS SOLO SHOW, LI AT CAVE GALLERY

Cave presents li. An exhibition of new work by the preeminent and tall artist Curtis Glenn. Glenn hails from Detroit as an alum of College for Creative Studies, and has since graduating re-located to Prospect Park, Brooklyn. His solo exhibition at Cave Gallery will be on view through July 30, 2013 in the Russel Industrial Center.  […]

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SURVIVE: TRAVELING EXHIBITION & DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATE RESURRECTION IN DETROIT

Traveling art exhibition SURVIVE has taken its one-night event to Eastern Market in Detroit this June with help from Inner State Gallery. The collection of work, curated by James W. Riley, consists of Los Angeles ‘ rising street artists DREYE, FISHE, SINER, NATHAN SMITH, and KYLE THOMAS of the LTS KOG crews. Riley purposefully chose the “Legacy […]

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GOOGLE LOVES DETROIT: NEW MAPS APP COMMERCIAL SHOT IN DETROIT ROCK CITY

  Today Google has just announced the release of their update to Google Maps App. To show off it’s new tricks, Google took it out to Detroit for a spin! Instead of the typical blight shots and ‘ruin porn’ they focused on some of the city’s classic pit stops as well as some of the […]

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WATCH NOW: JAMAICAN QUEENS DEBUTS MUSIC VIDEO, CAN’T SAY NO TO ANNIE

SPIN Magazine debuts the new music video, “Can’t Say No to Annie,” from Detroit darlings, Jamaican Queens. Detroit pop usurpers Jamaican Queens are very much on their own trip. Openly influenced by the southern production prowess of Three Six Mafia and Gucci Mane and evidently inspired by David Bowie and Islands alike, main man Ryan […]

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