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

The Art of the Artist’s Book at the Oakland University Art Gallery through April 4, 2010
Valentine’s Day Event! Special informal talk with collaborating artists, Sunday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Fahrenheit 450 (Homage to Bradbury and Orwell), 2000-2010
by IAIN BAXTER&
Not one of those touchy-feely people? Don’t like to talk about love? Well, JUST [...]

“Get Left”: New Works by Ian Swanson

[ February 19, 2010 6:00 pm to March 14, 2010 6:00 pm. ] Opening Reception Friday, February 19, 2010 at 6:00pm
through Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 11:00pm
at Mosaic Productions

Ian Swanson – “Listless Witness”
-acrylic and mixed media on canvas
Ian Swanson is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, and co-founder of the Detroit-based artist run gallery Org Contemporary. He works in a variety of media and through a number of methods. He [...]

Detroit Projection Project at the Russell Industrial Center: Update

Saturday, February 6, 2010, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Detroit Projection Project will be projecting video art onto the Russell Industrial Center as part of the RIC galleries open house. The viewing gallery (out of the cold!) as well as indoor projection will be in Building 2, 3rd floor overpass.

Participating Artists:
Natasha Beste (Detroit)
Steve Coy (Detroit)
Dave Hebb (Phoenicia, [...]

Free Screening of Food, Inc. to Address Detroit’s Obesity, Diabetes Rates & Lack of Food Access

Wednesday, February 17, 2010- 7pm
In Eastern Market’s heated Shed 5

EcoZoic Detroit, in partnership with Detroit Evolution, Eastern Market Corporation, and Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit, will host a free screening of the documentary, Food, Inc on Wednesday, February 17, at 7pm at Eastern Market’s heated Shed 5, on the corner of Russell and Alfred. [...]

Casting Call: Seeking Skinny African American women, 65-80

Seeking skinny African American women, 65-80 for a print ad. Pays $2000.00 Please only call if you haven’t already been seen for Project X and you don’t have an agent. Call Amy @ 312-202-0124

The Friends of the Freer House Present: the Scarab Club String Quartet

In A Benefit Concert
Historic 1924 Freer Gallery of Art Concert Program
Sunday, February 7, 2010 -2:00 pm

The Friends of the Freer House will host an historical re-creation of the first concert performed at the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. in 1924. Marking the 86th anniversary of the inaugural recitals held at the newly opened Freer [...]

Detroit Dance Collective’s “Collage” with Mack Avenue Dance Company

February, 6, 2010 – 8 PM & February 7, 2010 – 3 PM
Collage is DDC most popular annual concert. This year the company presents a sneak preview of José Limón’s Dances for Isadora and In the Moment, choreographed by Barbara Selinger, DDC Artistic Director, both of which will be premiered in the company’s 30th Anniversary [...]

Odu Afrobeat Orchestra at Alvins – Detroit

Friday, February 5, 2010 at 9:pm-2:00am

Photo by Juan N. Only
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juannonly/3078521715/
In Yoruba mythology, an Odù is one of 256 divinatory principals, each associated with a traditional set of verses (or Ese), representing thousands of years of observations and predictions. In the Detroit music scene, Odu is an Afrobeat Orchestra comprised of the city’s best musicians, each [...]

An Artist’s Journey: Work by the Late Gloria Goeddeke

[ February 3, 2010 5:00 pm to February 27, 2010 5:00 pm. ] Through February 27, 2010

“Journey” by Gloria GoeddekeWork by the late Gloria Goeddeke, a respected painter who made her home in Harrison Township, is on exhibit at the Anton Art Center through February 27, 2010.

Over 30 pieces, including oils, watercolors and pastels, are on display in the center’s Boll History Gallery.

Ms. Goeddeke passed away February [...]

The 11th Annual “SHIVER ON THE RIVER”

Saturday, February 6th, 10:00am – 3:00pm
on Belle Isle at the historic Belle Isle Casino
This winter ecological family fair is a ‘one-of-a-kind’ event. Many exhibitors will be available to answer questions at their organization’s displays. This is an annual co-sponsored event presented by: The Friends of the Detroit River, The Friends of Belle Isle and [...]