Northville Arts Commission

[ January 9, 2009; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] 3rd Annual Members Exhibition 

January 9-25, 2009

Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady Street  

The Northville Art House is proud to present the 3rd annual exhibition showcasing the varied styles & mediums of over 40 artist members. This exhibition was developed to say “Thank You” to everyone who has supported the growth and creativity of the arts in Northville. [...]

Lansing Art Gallery

[ January 16, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

January 16 – February 25, 2009
Opening Reception: January 16, 2009, 7-9 p.m.

MAIN GALLERY:
Andrew Rieder
Cover: “J. Henry”
Mixed Media

MEZZANINE GALLERY
Jeff Cancelosi
“The Distance Between Us”
Cover: “Presence of the Past”
Ink Stamp

Theatre: A Bad Year for Tomatoes @ Studio Theatre

[ January 22, 2009 8:00 pm to January 24, 2009 8:00 pm. January 22, 2009 8:00 pm to January 24, 2009 8:00 pm. January 22, 2009 8:00 pm to January 24, 2009 8:00 pm. ] The Studio Theatre is kicking off 2009 with John Patrick’s hilarious comedy, A Bad Year for Tomatoes. The play revolves around the famous movie-star Myra Marlow as she escapes from Hollywood to the small town of Beaver Haven. Her rest and relaxation come to an abrupt halt when her nosey neighbors come to call. But [...]

Video: An MLK Tribute: Shine Right Through the Dark

Happy MLK Day From YArts and The Deep River Choir! Detroit folk favorite Matt Watroba wrote this song, Shine Right Through the Dark, the day after 2008’s Martin Luther King celebration at the Marlene Boll Theatre. He reports that he woke up with the song playing in his head! Thank you, Matt! And, thank you [...]

Detroit Artist Invited to Take Part in Inaugural Events

The imagery of the Barack Obama campaign for presidency will undoubtedly be seen for years to come. From the beautiful “O” logo found on official campaign swag to Shepard Fairey’s iconic portrait in red and blue, the art of the campaign was of a level far beyond what is usually seen in American politics. Galleries around the country are celebrating with special exhibitions of the hundreds of works that sprung from the art world spontaneously, and the campaign itself is preparing…

Three Cups of Tea : One Man’s Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations… One School at a Time

Book Signing at Book Beat
January 25th from 1-4 PM
Three Cups of Tea
Book Beat hosts New York Times Bestselling author Greg Mortenson, subject and coauthor of Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace. . . One School at a Time, in his only Detroit area appearance at the Berkley High School Auditorium (2325 [...]

Review: “Born Yesterday” at Hilberry Theatre

“Born Yesterday”
Hilberry Theatre, Detroit
Through April 11, 2009

Born Yesterday

When a character yells, “I’m couther than you!” and the entire audience bursts into a singular roar of laughter you can count the play a success.  This indignant and flustered response seems only fitting for Harry after his former-chorus-line girlfriend, Billie, decides to tell him otherwise.  It’s a [...]

Review: “Beyond the Rainbow” at Meadowbrook Theatre

“Beyond the Rainbow”
Meadow Brook Theatre, Rochester
Through February 1, 2009
Beyond the Rainbow
Whether on the screen or behind a microphone, Judy Garland was never without some element of drama that she was forced to grin and sing through, and the music, for which she was famous, mirrored her turbulent life in the spotlight. Meadow Brook Theatre’s [...]

For Artists: 2009 Mount Clemens Art Fair Information

About The 2009 Mount Clemens Art Fair:
The Anton Art Center presents the 2009 Mount Clemens Art Fair. The fair takes place in picturesque downtown Mount Clemens, a small-scale urban landscape with great shopping, restaurants and nightclubs.
The Anton Art Center has hosted a fine arts fair for over 25 years.  The most recent Festival of the [...]

Paint Creek Center for the Arts

[ August 14, 2009; ]
August 14 – September 19, 2009 (closing reception & gallery stroll Friday September 18)
Scavenger Invitational – Found-object artist Teresa Petersen (Detroit, MI) will co-curate an invitational exhibit to feature artists from all over Michigan, all of whom work with collage, assemblage and found objects. A performance by scavenger-musician Frank Pahl will accompany the opening reception.

Valerie Mann [...]