New Exhibit to Shine Light on Race, Economic Disparity in 1967

The Detroit Historical Society is announcing plans for a new exhibit that will showcase the city’s civil disturbance in 1967 and...

New Exhibit to Shine Light on Race, Economic Disparity in 1967

Yelp, In./ Creative Commons The Detroit Historical Society is announcing plans for a new exhibit called the Detroit 1967 Project. The...

From Failing to Overachieving; How One School District Did It

A new film takes us on a journey with a small town that fixed it’s school system at astonishing speed....

Should The State Continue To Invest In The Film Industry?

Chris Berge, Creative Commons Michigan’s film-incentive program would be eliminated if some lawmakers at the state Capitol have their way. The...

Great Lake Waters & Decades of Detroit Fires: Inside the Freep Film Fest

Back for its second year, the Freep Film Fest kicks-off on Thursday March 19th at the Fillmore Theatre in Detroit...

Knight Arts Challenge Grants Start Third Year In Detroit

Detroit artists can now apply for a grant from the Knight Arts Challenge. The Knight Foundation began the grant program...

New Soul Sunday’s Playlist for March 15, 2015: Curtis Mayfield, Janet Jackson, Ray Charles & 60 Years of Soul

This edition of New Soul Sunday features the music and influence of Curtis Mayfield in celebration of the 16th anniversary...

CuriosiD: Who is Louis Stone in Detroit’s history?

In this installment of CuriosiD, WDET’s Anna Sysling answers a question submitted by listener Joseph Kakos: “I always drive by...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: 3-14-15

This week on RREM (@wdet)... we'll check out some bands from the upcoming Detroit Int'l Pop Overthrow, plus new Sufjan...

Berserker or Bust: Inside the Cauldron of Audible Agression

Shawn and Veronica Knight are the co-founders of the Berserker Fest, celebrating hardcore punk, noise, and metal from Detroit and...

Dorkwave 2 Death: Detroit Nightlife Lineage

Haute to Death is one of the hottest monthly parties in Detroit. After seven years, it’s basically a nightlife institution. But...

Varvatos Kicks Out His Jams: The Soundtrack to Fashion Designer John Varvatos’ Wardrobe

Detroit native John Varvatos makes ridiculously cool clothes. From Iggy Pop to Thom Yorke, he outfits the rock stars that set...