In the News
555 Gallery Exhibition @ DSA
It’s not just chemistry. It’s generous parts of inspiration, collaboration and guidance. Discover the amazing results when professional artists from 555 Gallery work with Detroit School of Art students. The process is like a chemical catalyst, accelerating creative works of genius. The 555 Gallery Exhibition at Detroit School of Arts is on exhibit May 1 [...]
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Mel Brooks, the American Master of Comedy, is profiled Monday, May 27 at 12 a.m. on Detroit Public Television Channel 56 and PBS. Laugh along as comedy giant Mel Brooks shares stories about his personal life and career in “Mel Brooks: Make a Noise.” Mel Brooks is the comic mastermind behind such classics as “Blazing [...]
Kickstart Your Summer with the Arts!
WRCJ 90.9 FM and Edsel & Eleanor Ford House invite you to Kickstart Your Summer! Don’t miss a fun filled event for families, students and arts and cultural organizations. You also can be part of a live radio broadcast on WRCJ 90.9 FM, hosted by Dave Wagner and Chris Felcyn. Join us on the grounds of the historic Edsel & Eleanor Ford House on [...]
In the Spotlight
The Mountaintop
Performance Network Theatre presents a series of community discussions regarding “The Mountaintop,” by Katori Hall – the current Performance Network production that is an imagined portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night on earth. The discussions will be held on Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m.; Sunday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, [...]
Jamie and Jordan
The Children’s Theatre Network of Performance Network Theatre invites audiences to gather at the theater on Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. for the perfect family summer kickoff, “Jamie and Jordan,” a baseball-themed musical about health and friendships with book and lyrics by Kim Carney and music by Gene Gaunt. Tickets are $7 for children, [...]
Frog Belly Rat Bone
The Matrix Theatre Company’s School of Theatre presents The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone. Written by Timothy Basil Ering, the story follows the adventures of a little boy who takes a journey to discover a very special treasure which ends with new friends and a colorful, joyous world. Told through puppetry, The Story of [...]
Reviews
Hill Auditorium – The REAL Big House
Discover the story behind the stage in “A Space for Music, A Seat for Everyone.” The video documentary tells the story of Hill Auditorium, one of the most storied venues in the United States, this afternoon at 5 p.m. on Detroit Public Television, WTVS Channel 56. Produced by the University Musical Society (UMS), the program [...]
Dossin Great Lakes Museum readies new course
All hands, hear this! After undergoing an expansion and restoration of six months, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum re-opened Saturday, May 18. One of the cultural jewels on Belle Isle, the Dossin is a must-see destination for people interested in the Great Lakes and Michigan’s waterways. The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is now open on weekends [...]
33 Variations
First off: Full Disclosure. I am a Beethovenophile, which is a pseudo-intellectually fancy way of saying I’m crazy about all things having to do with the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven: His music. His words. His story. So, I met with great interest news that Purple Rose Theatre was going to present “33 Variations” by Moisés Kaufman. The drama [...]