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.
Detroit Knows Cars
March 6, 2012 By
The Automotive Hall of Fame presents the 2012 Detroit Knows Cars fine art exhibit. This inaugural show features works from some of the best-known automobile artists in the country. The exhibition illustrates the many different approaches to portraying the aesthetics, beauty, and significance of automobiles.
The 2012 Detroit Knows Cars exhibition includes painting, photography, and sculpture – all confirming the notion that the automobile is an appropriate subject of fine art. Invited artists include Tom Hale, a founding member of the Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS) along with AFAS members Jay Koka and Charlie Maher, popular young artist David Chapple, historic scene specialist Gerald Freeman, former combat artist Michael Goettner, vintage automobile photographer Jim Haefner, and sculptor Alexander Buchan. Get full details here.
The photograph is a detail from Mr. Buchan’s The Checkered Flag. The painted bronze work commemorates Old Number 16, the first American-made car to win prestigious Vanderbilt Cup race on Long Island, New York. Driven by George Robertson and “riding mechanician” Glen Etheridge, the victory in 1908 proved American technology could compete with the best in the world. Mr. Buchan’s work and Detroit Knows Cars are featured in this month’s Automotive Fine Arts Society Journal.
The Automotive Hall of Fame is located at 21400 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, Mich., 48124, next door to The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. The Automotive Hall of Fame is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, click here.
Kroger Wants Scholars!
February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The “I Can Make History” contest is open to Michigan students in the Michigan Kroger Division in the 4th through 12th grades. Kroger will award more than $60,000 in scholarships, laptop computers and family field trips to student winners in four categories: art, essay, music and poetry.
All entries should tie into the contests themes. Artwork entries must be original drawings, paintings, paper collages, and/or photographs. Essay entries must be the student’s own work and at least 500 words in length. Music entries must be an original work and a minimum of one minute (not exceeding four minutes). Poetry entries must be the student’s original work and no longer than 30 lines in length.
All entries must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2012. Learn more at http://www.icanmakehistory.com
Celebrate Oscar Night with the OCC Culinary Studies Institute
January 25, 2012 By
The students and faculty of Oakland Community College’s Culinary Studies Institute will present a star-studded dinner to celebrate the 84th Annual Academy Awards at OCC’s Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills.
The wine-inclusive event is scheduled for Thursday, February 16 in the campus’ Building J, starting at 6 pm. Cost is $60 per person.
The six-course dinner begins with passed hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. It is planned and executed by student managers of the Events and Catering class. The cuisine is prepared by student chefs of the Buffet and Banquets class. Entertainment will also be featured providing excitement worthy of any Oscar Night event.
Men should wear ties and women pearls. Participants may be dressed as their favorite movie stars to be nominated for one of the Oscar Categories. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed, as well as to Oscar Prediction Contest winners.
In addition, the famous Culinary Studies Bakery will be open featuring superb baked goods for participants to take home and enjoy.
Tickets may be purchased by printing the ticket order form at www.oaklandcc.edu/culinary, or by calling Maureen Gilbert at 248.522.3700.
The Orchard Ridge Campus is located at 27055 Orchard Lake Road, just south of I-696. Free parking is available in nearby college lots.
The Great Transition: Detroit Architecture between the World Wars
January 25, 2012 By
Join speaker John Gallagher, staff writer and architecture critic for The Detroit Free Press as he discusses Detroit Architecture between the World Wars. The program will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit.
Detroit architecture in the 1920s and 1930s saw a transition away from the historicism of pre-war years toward a mix of romantic Mediterranean revival, Art Deco, and mid-century modernism. John Gallagher outlines this two-decade period in Detroit architecture with images of several buildings including both familiar landmarks and not-so-familiar gems.
This Scarab Club program represents their third installment in their exciting evening lecture series delivered by distinguished, nationally ranked American art and design specialists.
Cost of the program is $50 for Scarab Club members and $65 for non-members. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. Dinner provided by the Caucus Club at 7 p.m. Lecture begins at 8 p.m. To register, please call (313) 831-1250 for payment by cash or check. Pre-registration is required by Monday, Feb. 20. Walk-ins are not possible due to dinner preparation.