For 7th Annual Sidewalk Festival, Old Redford Becomes Street Art Utopia
The Grand River and Lahser intersection will experience a massive takeover as 40 artists across dance, music, art, storytelling and theater take...
New Book Explores the History of Jazz in Detroit
A new book from former Detroit Free Press Arts reporter and critic Mark Stryker looks into the history of jazz in Detroit....
Otis Williams, the Last Original Temptation, on Storied Band, Broadway Play
Detroit is known for the Motown Sound. But among all the music stars launched by Berry Gordy’s label, there are...
Deadbeat Beat Perform Live in Studio A, Previewing New Album ‘How Far’
Deadbeat Beat are a Detroit-based pop trio comprised of Alex Glendening on lead vocals and guitar, Maria Nuccilli on drums...
Electric Blanket Transform Near-Death Experiences into Avante-Garde Indie Rock
Terminal Leisure by Electric Blanket There is a strange sense of tranquility or euphoria following a near-death experience. And as...
TokiMonsta, Shigeto Perform at MOCAD and Other Can’t Miss Shows This Weekend
Brian Rozman Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into the Detroit scene...
For Years, Black Architects Have Been Underrepresented In Their Field. A Local Group is Trying to Change That.
LaToya Cross A story published by Curbed Detroit is sparking conversation about the history of African-American architects in Detroit. Writer and...
Life After the Baltimore Gallery with Artist Phillip Simpson
Yes, art lovers and creative socialites, the Baltimore Gallery has officially closed its doors. But, the good news is that it...
The Courts Took Her from Her Mother, But One Social Worker Made a Difference
From the live stage in Detroit to earbuds everywhere, WDET presents Season 3 of the Twisted Storytellers Podcast. The podcast...
Sam’s Jams: Tommy McGee’s “Now That I Found You”
Meta Stange/WDET The TMG’s were founded in the late 60’s by 13 year-old Tommy McGee from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who...
Farm-to-Table Restaurant Aims to Bring Healthy Food to East Village
A new farm-to-table restaurant is coming to the East Jefferson corridor, an area once neglected but quickly being revitalized. Nya Marshall, serial entrepreneur and...
Are Disney Remakes of Classic Films Living Up to the Originals?
You’ve likely seen classics like "Dumbo," "Beauty and the Beast," the "Jungle Book," and "Aladdin." But have you seen the more...
