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This Clown Can Sing
The clown isn’t laughing. But, wow! Can he sing! This weekend, Michigan Opera Theatre presents “I Pagliacci.” Those who go will experience one of the finest musical leads and one of the most tragic roles ever created for opera, Canio.
Jazz for Body and Soul
Some have seen the light. And we agree with their message: Jazz is music for the body and soul. If you also appreciate America’s great original musical form, you won’t want to miss the Sixth Annual JAZZALOT: Music for the Soul. The benefit concert features the one and only George (Saxman) Benson and the fabulous Cliff Monear Trio [...]
Join a Band to New Horizons
Heads-up, musicians! Here’s a band worth joining, no matter your skill set or generation. The New Horizons Bands at the MSU Community Music School-Detroit are open to anyone who has ever played an instrument, as well as those who want to learn to play for the very first time. CMS-Detroit’s combined New Horizons Bands gave [...]
In the Spotlight
Romance, Comedy, Music plus Original Social Media
In an Internet age consumed by social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Match.com, the idea of two lonely hearts connecting as anonymous pen pals may seem quaint or peculiar. The Penny Seats theatre company aims to correct these assumptions with their summer production of the award-winning musical classic “She Loves Me,” opening July 26 at [...]
The Defenseman’s Art
Gallery U Boutique in Royal Oak hosts a special show, “The Rite of Spring: An exhibition of artworks by Vladimir Konstantinov.” The show is a great opportunity for hockey fans to experience the visual arts. It’s also a great way for those who enjoy the visual arts to gain an appreciation for the sport through the example [...]
YES to Getting Beyond Our Walls
The Elaine L. Jacob Gallery at Wayne State University is hosting a show about two cities: Detroit and Berlin. It is absolutely Dickensian. Like “times”: These are the best of people. These are the worst of people. If you want to get beyond the walls that separate city from suburb, the “me” from “the Other,” [...]
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Art to Drive the Spirit
The golden age of daring drivers and thundering motorcars comes alive when automotive sculptor Alexander Buchan displays a new work at the 2012 Gilmore Concours d’Elegance onSunday, June 3 in Hickory Corners, Mich. “Over the Falls – The 999” depicts the legendary racer built by Henry Ford and driven to victory by Barney Oldfield, recreated [...]
The Green Room: the Drummer – Sean Dobbins
One of Detroit’s most sought after Jazz drummers Sean Dobbins shows us a slice of his very busy life. The Green Room series is produced by Roy Feldman for Detroit Performs. To see more artists in the Green Room, please click here.
The Art Road
Here’s one road that travelers want to see more people take. It’s Art Road. The not-for-profit organization helps the next generation of students experience, appreciate and enjoy the arts, especially children in schools where arts education has been de-emphasized. Lack of music and arts education is a most serious situation faced by many students in because [...]