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The Motor City Revue 2010: “Michigan Gallery’s Farewell Blast”

By thedetroiter.com

January 27 – March 5, 2010 Sisson Gallery, MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, Henry Ford Community College FAREWELL BLAST (CLOSING RECEPTION): Friday, March 5, 2010…6:00-8:00pm AFTER PARTY: Friday, March 5, 2010…9:00pm – ??? Alvin’s, 5756 Cass Ave., Detroit The Howling Diablos perform at The Michigan Gallery’s after party at Alvin’s. Photo by CKreationz Incorporating the grit of local industry with the [...]  Continue

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Chido Johnson’s “Let’s Talk About Love, Baby”

Not one of those touchy-feely people? Don’t like to talk about love? Well, JUST GO READ A BOOK. Seriously! Read one of the books designed and made by an artist in Chido Johnson’s traveling project/installation, “Let’s Talk About Love, Baby.” Read more about The Art of the Artist’s Book here!

Memorial For Arts Advocate E. Ray Scott at The Gem Theatre

Anyone who has been active in the arts in Michigan during the past forty five years has either met or heard of E. Ray Scott. If, by chance, you have never met or heard of E. Ray, his life has certainly affected yours as it has every Michigan resident. He was arguably the most consistent, dedicated and effective arts advocate in Michigan history. In 2007, E. Ray received the Arts Advocate of the Year award from ArtServe Michigan. Read more about E. Ray and the memorial here.

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