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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Complete $115 Million Expansion Project
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the nation’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, is excited to announce the completion of the spectacular new Welcome Center and installation of Utopia by Jaume Plensa as part of the $115 million Welcoming the World: Honoring a Legacy of Love expansion project.
Henry Ford’s Ghost Confronts Complex Legacy in New Film by University of Michigan Professor
Why did you undermine Edsel? How did the "working man's friend" become the enemy of Labor? Why did you hate Jews? These are three of the 10 questions posed to the ghost of Henry Ford in a new film produced, written and directed by Andy Kirshner, an associate professor at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design and School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
Michigan’s Tunnel of Trees is an Artistic Pathway Well Worth the Drive
It is once again the changing of the seasons, and this time of year is often filled with sadness as the warm months are behind us, yet joyful as it is the beginning of arguably the best season of the year – FALL.
2021 Michigan Heritage Award Recipients Work to Preserve Traditional Art Forms
Michigan has a wealth of cultural traditions that make up the fabric of the creative sector, and some of the greatest creations coming out of the Great Lakes have a moment to shine each year as the Michigan Traditions Arts Program of Michigan State University present the annual Michigan Heritage Awards.
Fiona Breen Receives MSVMA Scholarship to Pursue Music Education Degree
It isn’t common to find a high school student who knows exactly what they want to do with their career at such a young age. Fiona Breen, a 2021 graduate of Haslett High School and recipient of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) college scholarship, is an exception.
8 Unique Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss in Michigan
Michigan is spoiled with the beauty of 4 seasons, dreamy tourist destinations, and a robust selection of arts and cultural offerings in every corner of it’s fresh coast - but many people would agree that the thousands of festivals that pop-up from as far south as Coldwater in the Lower Peninsula to the northern most point of Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula, are what make the mitten state such a vibrant place to call home and visit.
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts Opens Doors in New Location in Grand Rapids
UICA has reopened after being closed nearly a year and a half, and opens it’s doors to a new home that extends throughout the 111-year-old architecture, and activates the outdoor grounds and auxiliary spaces outside of the traditional galleries.
Learn How to Spot the Upcoming Perseid Meteor Shower!
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced today that a Backyard Stargazing virtual program will be offered to the public on Thursday, July 29 at 6 p.m., focused on the upcoming Perseid Meteor Shower.
Flint Institute of Arts Exhibit Explores Images of Gay Identity
“For this exhibition, we were really focused on the idea of his identity as a gay man,” Tracee Glab, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the FIA said. “The works that were selected all deal with aspects of that identity. In the exhibition, Eric Birkle has divided it into three sections; the Gay Male Gaze, Homoerotic Imagery, and Pensive and Private.”
Michigan Rattlers Release Second Studio Album & Prepare for National Tour
It’s an exciting time for the Michigan Rattlers, a young band from Petoskey, Michigan that just released their long-awaited second studio album, “That Kind of Life.”
Step Back in Time and Explore Mackinac Island this Summer
Mackinac Island, famous for its delicious fudge, breath-taking views of the Mackinac Bridge, and gorgeous biking trails, is one the crown jewels in the United States. While those activities are rightfully some of the most popular attractions on the island, for those planning on making a trip up north (or south for those in the Upper Peninsula), there are a plethora of fun arts and cultural activities in Mackinac to enjoy in Summer 2021.
Spring Concerts at Crofoot Festival Grounds Prove that Live Music is Set to Make an Epic Return this Summer
For live music enthusiasts, including myself, we’ve long awaited our first concert back since the onset of the pandemic. Finally, joined by hundreds of fellow music fans, I had the pleasure of ending the drought by attending the Mt Joy and Michigander concert at the Crofoot Festival Grounds, in Pontiac MI, on Friday May 7.
Muralists Draw Relationship Between City, People and Their Art
It’s nearly impossible to travel through downtown Ann Arbor and not be blown away by the city’s public art; whether it’s a jaw-dropping mural soaring 10 stories high, festive window-paintings, or beautiful street art, there is something new to enjoy around every corner.
The Art of Queer Health Sciences: UofM Students Translate Research Through Art in New Exhibition
Tanaka Chavanduka was inspired to reconsider his communication methods after a trip to a national conference on HIV in Washington, D.C.
Flint Murals Bring Theatrical Works to Life in NEW Flint Mural Plays Initiative
The Flint Repertory Theatre has just announced a new, reimagined season for the summer titled, FLINT REP OUTSIDE!
Wharton Center Returns to the Stage with Star-Studded Season
Wharton Center has just announced its 2021-2022 season, featuring an amazing collection of Broadway shows, including the much-anticipated return of Hamilton and the very best in performing arts.
Challenging Audiences with Timely and Historical Topics, Peppermint Creek to Release New Virtual Musical
Peppermint Creek Theatre Company is once again presenting a thoughtful virtual performance as part of their 2020 -21 season with the release of the virtual musical, Holocaust Cantata: Songs from the Camps, in honor of Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month.
Mike Ward Explores The Darkness and The Light in Latest Folk Album
Mike Ward is a Detroit-based BMI singer and songwriter, but as an artist, he goes by Psychosongs. “Turns out there are a lot of Mike Wards creating music,” said Ward. His nickname, Psychoward, was appropriately named after his dance moves and skills on the ice playing hockey - And so, Psychosongs was born.
Michigan Humanities Announces Poetry Out Loud State Champion
Michigan Humanities and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs announce that Madison Ganzak, a senior at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, is the 2021 Michigan Poetry Out Loud State Champion. Madison’s Poetry Out Loud teachers at Roosevelt High School are Rob Keast and Warren Baker.
