Nazim Fakir (from left), Samuel J. Donald and Horace Sanders visited the WDET studios to talk about the Papa Was Project and Fathers of Funny comedy showcase on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Detroit Public Theatre.

CultureShift: Papa Was Project aims to celebrate fatherhood in Detroit with comedy showcase

November 10, 2023

The Papa Was Project, taking its name from the classic Motown song “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” is an initiative...

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A person dressed like Harley Quinn

CultureShift Events Guide: Comic Con, concerts and other things to do

November 8, 2023

This weekend, we've got lots of ways to discover Detroit talent, including charity dinners, poetry slams, concerts and more. Plus,...

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The 2023 All-City Poetry Slam finals will take place this Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Detroit Public Theatre.

CultureShift: Top Detroit poets to compete for ‘All-City Slam Champion’ title this weekend

November 8, 2023

Detroit is home to some of the best poets on the planet. Joel Fluent Greene is one of them. The...

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The Idiot Kids

Live on WDET: The Idiot Kids

November 8, 2023

The Idiot Kids, a Detroit-based punk band formed in 2011, are the sonic embodiment of punk's unapologetic weirdness. Their music...

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Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck is celebrating 30 years of creativity and community with its 30th Anniversary Spectacular, Nov. 3-4, 2023.

CultureShift: Planet Ant celebrates 30 years of laughs, improv in Hamtramck

November 3, 2023

Chicago has the comedy hub Second City, which has produced more “Saturday Night Live” stars that we can care to...

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A local vendor sells candles in a crowded Eastern Market shed

CultureShift Events Guide: Holiday shopping, album release parties and more

November 1, 2023

This weekend, we've got lots of local artistry, from pottery to punk rock. Plus, Youmacon returns to Huntington Place with...

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Chris Bathgate

Live on WDET: Chris Bathgate

November 1, 2023

Chris Bathgate is one of the greatest contemporary songwriters to come out of the Mitten State. The Michigan singer-songwriter released...

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CultureShift: Gilbert Family Foundation, CCS launch $1M scholarship fund for Detroit students

October 26, 2023

The Gilbert Family Foundation and the College for Creative Studies (CCS) launched a new $1 million scholarship fund this month...

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Michigan is home to the fifth-largest Polish-American community in the U.S., according to the PIAST Institute.

Piast Institute: Michigan home to fifth largest Polish American community in US

October 25, 2023

October is Polish American Heritage Month. Michigan is home to the fifth-largest Polish-American community in the U.S., according to the...

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Craig Brown Band

Live on WDET: Craig Brown Band

October 25, 2023

The Craig Brown Band is a key piece of Detroit’s music scene. With alt-country rock ‘n roll guitars and a...

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A crowd of trick-or-treaters walks through Parker's Alley in Detroit

CultureShift Events Guide: Halloween music, movies and markets to check out

October 25, 2023

It’s Halloween weekend in Detroit, and there's no scare-city of events. Whether you’re a thrill seeker or just have a...

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"Ephemeral Angels" by artist Mariana Carranza at Dlectricity is a Knight-funded project from Midtown Detroit, Inc.'s recent Cultural Center digital strategy.

CultureShift: Knight Foundation grant program helping artists with technology integration

October 25, 2023

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is calling on local artists and arts organizations to apply for its...

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