in Search of Ann Arbor’s Most Artful Martini

[ February 19, 2010; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] A Fundraiser for the Ann Arbor Art Center
February 19, 2010, 6pm

Ar-ti-ni (ahr-tee-nee) – An artistically crafted, locally mixed martini

Following the phenomenal success of last year’s inaugural Artini martini crawl, this years version will once again challenge some of Ann Arbor’s finest downtown restaurants to create the most artful martini. On February 19, 2010, beginning [...]

“Approaching SYZYGY”: Detroit Industrial Projects

[ January 9, 2010 6:00 pm to January 30, 2010 6:00 pm. ] A Soft Sculpture Installation by Jada Bowden
January 9 through January 30, 2010
Closing Reception: Saturday, January 30, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Musical Performance by Burning Bright, a select ensemble from the WSU Choir

Detroit Industrial Projects presents a soft sculpture installation by Michigan artist Jada Bowden from January 9 through January 30, 2010. The opening reception is [...]

The Anti-freeze blues festival

January 15 & 16 – 2010, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
The Magic Bag Theatre
this weekend. The Antifreeze Blues festival Friday Jeremy Spencer Grand, McCarty , East, Garfield blues band, and John Latini Saturday Big Bill Morganfield(Muddys son), Larry McCray, Thornetta Davis and Laith Al Saadi.
Support the Detroit blues society
1/15/2010
The 16th Annual
Anti-Freeze Blues Festival
with JEREMY SPENCER
(from Fleetwood [...]

10th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 18, 2010, 7:30am – 7:00pm
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History invites you to its 10th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of celebration, service, activities, screenings, workshops & performances:
• Breakfast Celebration 7:30 – 9am; $35 Non-members/$30 Members
Keynote speaker: Pastor J. Drew Sheard, [...]

Nadir’s “Guantanamo” In New Video

Rock and soul artist Nadir has just released a new video of his song, “Guantanamo”. The song is originally from Nadir’s 2008 album Workin’ For The Man, and while it was never previously promoted as a single release, over the past year the track has gained grassroots popularity and relevance through the internet. As [...]

Anton Art Center and MCACA to Award Minigrants Up To $4,000 Each

The Anton Art Center is now accepting applications for Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Minigrants. The Anton Art Center, MCACA’s Region 3 Re-granting Agency, administers grants in Macomb and St. Clair Counties.
All nonprofit organizations are welcome to apply, including schools, municipalities, churches, civic cultural & art groups and libraries.
Applicants [...]

34 Secrets Revealed At Rivers Edge Gallery

[ January 15, 2010 6:00 pm to March 12, 2010 6:00 pm. ] 34 Secrets Plus 34 Artists Equals 68 Pieces of Art Work
Opens January 15, 2010 from 6-10 PM
Special Public Reception January 19th
Meet The Artists January 20th
Through March 12th

Robert Stewart self portrait fine art photography
(man and skull)
Secrets will be revealed at a new art exhibition curated by Particia Izzo and Robert Stewart at River’s [...]

Nature v. Nurture: New Paintings by Alana Carlson

[ January 15, 2010 6:00 pm to February 21, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Opening reception Friday, January 15, 2010 at 6:00pm
Through February 21, 2010
at the Russell Gallery
Alana Carlson’s moody compositions in oil capture unique individual expressions, drawing the viewer into an organic, open ended story that ultimately leads us to reconsider what it is to be human. Show runs from Friday, January 15th to Sunday, February 21st. Opening [...]

Scott Hocking: Recent Photographs and Photo/Installation Projects

[ January 16, 2010 6:00 pm to February 27, 2010 6:00 pm. ] January 16th – February 27th, 2010
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 16th 6-8 pm
at the Susanne Hilberry Gallery
A  Preeminent Detroit Sculptor/ Photographer at the Susanne Hilberry Gallery
Garden of the Gods
“Hocking’s approach has always been a varied one, but consistently emanating from a deep commitment to making use of existing derelict materials and finding beauty in decay. He’s [...]

Charles McGee to Award Over $1,500 to Michigan Annual Winners

Charles McGee
Juror Charles McGee will award over $1,500 in cash prizes to the winners of the Michigan Annual XXXVI art competition at the Anton Art Center’s opening reception 6-9 pm Friday, January 22, 2010.
McGee, recipient of the first Kresge Eminent Artist award, selected 56 out of 150 entries from artists around the [...]