Category: Art & Culture

Joan Belgrave on coping with grief through music

Jun 29, 2020

Detroit Symphony Orchestra meets Interlochen online

Jun 26, 2020

Catch the broadcast premiere of “A Continuing Series of Small Indignities” on DPTV

Jun 24, 2020

Traverse City, the perfect summer horror movie location

Jun 22, 2020 | 0

The Pierce Brothers—from Royal Oak, now based in L.A.—talked to One Detroit’s Chris Jordan about channeling their Michigan roots into the film, and what it has been like to see their labor of love become the first five-week #1 film since Black Panther.

Flower Power: The Plant Palette of Lisa Waud

Jun 20, 2020 | 0

One Detroit takes a look at the creative garden of botanical artist, Lisa Waud, whose installations include large-scale, immersive works utilizing living plants and cut flowers.

Satori Shakoor: The power of telling stories of protest and pandemic

Jun 15, 2020 | 0

Satori Shakoor talks with Stephen Henderson about bringing The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers to a virtual audience and the importance of storytelling, especially now.

‘Everybody vs. COVID-19’ online festival to feature Detroit stars

May 29, 2020 | 0

Everybody vs. COVID-19 is a two-day online festival that will present homegrown music stars and other celebrities to help amplify the City of Detroit’s COVID-19 messaging.

Dennis Coffey: From rockabilly to jazz, with some funk along the way

May 22, 2020 | 0

Guitarist and legendary Motown Funk Brother Dennis Coffey has been playing regularly every Tuesday at the Northern Lights Lounge in Detroit’s Midtown until the shutdown.

Detroit native, Cass Tech alum Michael R. Jackson wins Pulitzer for off-Broadway musical

May 14, 2020 | 0

Detroit native, Cass Tech alum Michael R. Jackson wins Pulitzer for off-Broadway musical

David Turnley on capturing life during COVID-19

May 11, 2020 | 0

David Turnley is considered by many to be one of the best documentary photographers working today. He talks with Christy McDonald about asking his photography students to document life during COVID-19.

How kids are putting on their own virtual opera

May 8, 2020 | 0

Suzanne Acton, Director, Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus, talks with WRCJ’s Peter Whorf about the upcoming virtual opera the children’s chorus has put together.

Devin Scillian on bringing joy through music

May 4, 2020 | 0

Christy McDonald interviewed Devin Scillian about how he’s bringing joy to the digital community by posting a song a day on Facebook.

Stars line up for Artists Relief Telethon

Apr 30, 2020 | 0

Join Mitch Albom and Rochelle Riley 4/30 at 7pm ET as they host the Artists Relief Telethon featuring Big Sean, Jeff Daniels, Morgan Fairchild, Alonzo Bodden and Hill Harper, among other Detroit-lovers who will honor local artists.

Helping artists and arts organizations survive

Apr 27, 2020 | 0

CultureSource Director Omari Rush gives Christy McDonald the rundown on how they are supporting the arts.

“Birthday Candles” Broadway Premiere Blown Out by COVID-19

Apr 24, 2020 | 0

Christy McDonald spoke with the Detroit Public Theatre’s producers, the director and playwright about the first play the company commissioned, “Birthday Candles,” whose Broadway debut this month was delayed by the health crisis.