Three of the four operas premiering during the Detroit Opera’s 2023-24 season are making their debut in Detroit for the first time. Detroit Opera Music Director Roberto Kalb talks about the four upcoming operas slated for the 2023-24 season and the Opera’s efforts to champion diversity through its contemporary approaches.[Read Now]
It’s finally fall, and Detroit has a lot of fun activities to offer. Check out more than 70 films by African American filmmakers at the Detroit Black Film Festival; Grab some warm cider and donuts at the Great Fall Festival; or celebrate the end of another successful Detroit Month of Design. Check out eight exciting fall events happening around metro Detroit on "One Detroit Weekend."[Read Now]
The contentious issue of books bans has taken center stage across the nation, and in Michigan it’s no different. Learn how libraries across metro Detroit have been impacted by book bans and where Michigan stands on the issue. Plus, a local parent shares her thoughts on literary censorship in schools, and more information on the Michigan Library Association’s Right to Read initiative.[Read Now]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Caleb’s Kids Founder and CEO Kiesha Jackson shares how the tragedy of losing her brother to suicide created the spark for the organization and talks about her mission to spread messages of hope to Detroit middle and high school students.[Read Now]
Detroit-based designer and artist Mike Han presents his debut solo exhibition during Design Core Detroit's 13th annual Detroit Month of Design. Han's inaugural solo exhibit, titled "Mike Han: United by Design," takes people on a captivating exploration of his creative practice, which is infused with Korean techniques, graffiti inspiration, and modern design elements. The exhibit runs through Sept. 30 at Playground Detroit.[Read Now]