Made in Detroit, with Love

I‘ve decided to devote the entire blog this month to one of my passions, art. I want to tell you about some of my favorite exhibits, artists, curators, educators, lectures and venues that I’ve discovered over the past month.

Love Talk: I’ll begin with a timely and thoughtful project Let’s Talk About Love, Baby by artist [...]

My Times In Black and White

Saturday, March 6, 2010, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Robin D. Stone, an independent journalist who has edited for the New York Times, Boston Globe, and Essence Magazine, will speak on her late husband’s book, “My Times In Black and White.” The author, Gerald M. Boyd, shattered the color barrier of the white establishment’s most exclusive media giant, [...]

And Still They Prospered: Lorenzo Cultural Center Examines the 1930s

[ February 27, 2010 12:00 pm to May 8, 2010 12:00 pm. ] February 27-May 8, 2010

Gil Rinke hands up a poster to Bob Tarnacki as part of the preparation for the
And Still They Prospered: Living Through the Great Depression series. What did it take to not only survive the greatest economic challenge this country has ever faced but to rise up from that challenge and create [...]

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

Saturday, February 27th, 11am

E. Ray Scott
It was Saturday, Feb. 6, when the cheerful, tuxedoed members of Detroit’s Players Club gathered for their monthly show of plays at their historic Playhouse. The mood quickly sobered when they heard that Player E. Ray Scott had died at 86. As Executive Director of the Michigan Council for [...]

On the Rocks Detroit Hosts Two Nights of Autorama After-Parties

Hot Cars and Rock and Roll
at Detroit’s Hard Rock Café
February 26 – 27, 2010

60 Second Crush
On the Rocks Detroit will host a weekend of official Autorama After-Parties at Detroit’s Hard Rock Café (45 Monroe St.) on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. to celebrate Autorama – a [...]

Dance Aid For Haiti!

Music to move your head, heart, and dancing feet!
Friday, February 26, 8:00 pm
Musical Offerings by a variety of Detroit’s Finest Artists
a soulful concert for your listening pleasure
Rock, R&B, Latin Swing and Funk by the
BILL MEYER GROUP
for your dancing pleasure

Your tax-deductible donation at the door is the price of admission. Proceeds will support Doctors Without Borders, [...]

A Celebration of Urban League of Detroit’s 100 Year History

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Saturday, February 27, 2010, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Featuring special guest Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League and former Mayor of New Orleans. Priority seating for Urban League of Detroit and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Members.
This event is FREE and open to the [...]

The HUB of Detroit Benefit Concert w/ The Hentchmen and Wheatpaste

Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 9:10pm- 2:00am
The Park Bar

Wheatpaste>
The Hentchmen and Wheatpaste provide a night of musical entertainment for the benefit of the HUB of Detroit!
Doors at 9pm
Regretfully this show is for people 21 years old and older only.
$5 gets you in with part of the door and bar take going to the HUB of [...]

Boondock Saints 10th Anniversary Party

at The Crofoot Ballroom
Wednesday Feb. 24, 2010
Director, Stars and Soundtrack Artists Celebrate with Fans

The Crofoot Ballroom and On the Rocks Detroit are proud to present the 10th Anniversary of The Boondock Saints: a VIP Fan Party on Wednesday, February 24, at The Crofoot Ballroom (Pontiac, Michigan). Join creator/writer/director Troy Duffy, actors David [...]

Experience the Launch of 3D Tours with a Brew-Ha-Ha!

Sunday, February 21, 2010 beginning at 4:00pm
For the launch Discover Detroit Dining/3D Tours outing, it’s a “Brew-Ha-Ha!”  Michigan is home to some of the most top-rated craft breweries in the world, raking in medals from top competitions such as the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival.  There are currently over 70 craft [...]