Detroit Performs TV: Bonstelle Theatre (Episode 121)

November 19, 2013 Cheryl Jones

By Cheryl Jones

November 19, 2013

In this episode of Detroit Performs: The women of Detroit show off their skills; Artist Chido Johnson taps into his multicultural background to create his pieces; Comic book illustrator Allen Bellman takes us into the world behind the superheroes; And Critic Car Detroit shares another citizen review on a local arts event. Plus, host DJ Oliver enters his old stomping grounds of Wayne State University’s Bonstelle Theatre.

Watch the A Girl's Guide to Detroit segment

The women of Detroit are tough, independent and hardworking. Check out all of the talented women, including DJs, filmmakers, reporters & more in this short documentary A Girl’s Guide to Detroit.

Watch the Chido Johnson segment

Born in Zimbabwe during the apartheid, artist Chido Johnson uses his multicultural background to create stone carvings and beautiful works of art.

Watch the Allen Bellman segment

Allen Bellman began drawing for comic books in 1942 at the age of 18. He takes us into the world behind some of the nation’s most beloved superheroes.