New ideas and forward-thinking actions are all part of the arts in the D. Visual artists, including painters, sculptors, designers, architects; and musicians working in nearly every genre (or sub-genre) under the sun and moon are here doing their funky thing.
All provide the foundation for multiple healthy scenes. Much of what we do here is recognized on a global scale. And sometimes the world comes to us. Just tap that cute girl or guy on the shoulder at Hamtramck's
Public Pool next time you're there and ask if they're speaking Danish or Dutch. It was Danish last time we did that. The arts are happening in Detroit, and they stay hot year round.
Walter Wasacz
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
For a 2-square-mile city, Hamtramck sure packs a wallop. It has dining options, bars, music, art, theater and real diversity. And, of course, a full day of fun on Fat Tuesday. Walter Wasacz ponders the possibilities in this update of a punchy feature we ran last summer.
Claire Nelson
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Just in time for Valentine's Day, publisher Claire Nelson makes a strong case that as Detroit's collective body heat rises urban vibrancy won't be far behind. Let's get it on.
Claire Nelson
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Lights, camera and plenty of film and video action has publisher Claire Nelson going to screenings at museums and alternative retail spaces or finding the works on YouTube and Vimeo. Good thing for us she collected all the links and put them in this story. Enjoy the show.
Frank Arvan
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Frank Arvan says architectural criticism is an important part of improving the built environment. The longtime contributor to Model D, now president of the Detroit chapter of the American Institute of Architects says design creativity and energy adds up to urban quality and vitality. We agree.
Amy Kaherl
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Detroit SOUP is on the move, first to a larger temporary space on E. Grand Blvd. for the group's next dinner and micro-funding event Feb. 12, and then to a permanent new home in Corktown in March. Coordinator Amy Kaherl shares her excitement.
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