How To Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (A Brief Guide For Non-Latinos)
The second day of November is celebrated in the Catholic Church as “All Souls Day.” In Latin America, the day...
Amanda LeClaire is an award-winning host and producer of CultureShift on 101.9 WDET-FM Detroit’s NPR station. She’s a founding producer of WDET’s flagship news talk show Detroit Today, a former Morning Edition host at WDET, and a former host, audio and video producer, and reporter for Arizona Public Media.
She’s reported on stories as diverse as the decriminalization and therapeutic research of psychedelic substances, how Motown mourned the sudden death of musician Michael Jackson, the economic and environmental impact of mineral mining in Wyoming, how anomalous phenomena and research into UAPs has affected the lives of some people in the Southwest, and the impact of President Barack Obama’s historic 2008 election night in Detroit.
Amanda is also a creative writer, artist, certified intuitive and energy healer, and professional tarot reader. Amanda was raised in a mythical Great Lakes forest by Bryan Ferry and a prehistoric wolf, on a strict diet of gummy bears and early electronic music.
Artist Jim Crawford’s First Solo Exhibit in More Than a Decade Opens in Detroit
Artist Jim Crawford sharpened his skills in Detroit’s vibrant Cass Corridor art scene of the late 60s and early 70s....
Explore the Grisly History of Michigan Murder Cases
Michigan author Tom Carr has released a new book about murders in the state, some dating back to the late...
Family-Friendly Halloween Events from the Non-Profit Organization CultureSource
Creative Commons The folks at the non-profit community organization CultureSource are committed to boosting local arts and culture events in...
Bassist David J. Explores the Macabre with Detroit’s Theatre Bizarre Orchestra
The house band of the “Greatest Masquerade on Earth” is releasing an album with a legend of the post-punk scene...
Ty Cobb’s Reputation Getting a Replay, Review
Cindy Cobb was only four when her legendary grandfather passed away, but she’s on a mission to change the public’s...
The Awkward Yeti Gears Up For A New Book
Michigan Cartoonist Nick Seluk began drawing the comic The Awkward Yeti in 2012. Since then, its popularity has exploded on...
Motown’s Barney Ales Tells Stories About the Legendary Label For the First Time In A Visually Stunning New Book
There are a lot of ways to tell the history of the Motown record label. In a new book, author...
The Trees Are Speaking at TOTEMS Riverfront Arts Festival
T O T E M S Arts Festival Facebook On Sunday, September 18, the T O T E M S...
Detroit’s Black Merda Bring Back Their Brand of Psychedelic Funk
Detroit's Black Merda are taking the stage for the first time in nearly ten years during this year's Hamtramck Labor Day...
Far Off Sounds Takes Viewers Into A World Of Strange and Beautiful Music
Detroit natives Nick George and Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman tell stories that exist beyond the age of viral media. As the filmmakers...
Former Oak Park Mayor Remembers the Heyday of Northland Center
The city of Southfield recently unveiled plans for the site of the closed Northland Center. In it’s heyday, the mall...