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The Moth StorySLAM -- Birthdays
2022-06-02 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Marble Bar, 1501 Holden Street, Detroit, MI, 48208, United States
BIRTHDAYS: Prepare a five-minute story about a celebration. Once a year, for better or worse. Party hats, blowing out the candle, opening the gifts, or weeping in solitude, wondering where all the years have gone.
COVID Requirements: Please note that proof of vaccination or proof of negative COVID test within 72 hours of the SLAM will be required for entry.
Media Sponsor: WDET

Communities of Hope Roundtable: Powering Through The Pandemic
2022-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Baobab Fare, 6568 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
WDET’s series Communities of Hope focuses on the positive ways communities of color have persevered through the pandemic. Join Detroit-based food entrepreneurs as they share their stories and lessons during this unprecedented period, and enjoy samples of their specialty food items.
WDET reporter Nargis Rahman will speak with Chef Helina Melaku of Konjo Me, authentic Ethiopian cuisine, and Sadya Chowdhury, owner of Zafreen’s Kitchen, a Bangladeshi catering company.
Beverages will be available for purchase from Baobob Fare. Metered street parking is available.
From left, Sadya Chowdhury, owner of Zafreen’s Kitchen, and Helina Melaku of Konjo Me, authentic Ethiopian cuisine

First Friday Watch Party: Butterflies & Climate Change
2022-05-06 13:30 - 14:00
What can butterflies tell us about #climatechange? In this First Friday Watch Party, join Great Lakes Now Producer Anna Sysling to learn about what the cabbage white butterfly can teach us about the impacts of climate change playing out in our own backyards.
We’ll check out a video called “Backyard Butterflies, Meet Climate Change” from Chicago PBS affiliate WTTW’s Urban Nature, a digital series that explores the surprising slices of nature thriving in America’s largest cities.
Plus, learn about how to attract and support the iconic Monarch butterfly species during its annual migration through the Great Lakes.
Join us LIVE to ask your questions to our guests.
Guests for this watch party include:
–Urban Nature host Marcus Kronforst (Watch the entire Urban Nature series at wttw.com/urbannature)
–Author of “Bicycling with Butterflies” Sara Dykman. She made history when she became the first person to bicycle alongside monarch butterflies on their annual migration—a round-trip of more than 10,000 miles.
–Eastern District Interpretive Supervisor with the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Erin Parker, who is an experienced educator and steward for butterflies in the Great Lakes region.
This First Friday series of watch parties is a partnership with Detroit Public Television, the Belle Isle Conservancy, WDET 101.9 FM Detroit’s NPR Station and the environmental online newsletter Planet Detroit.

Virtual Artist Salon: Peter Daniel Bernal, Gisela McDaniel and Neha Vedpathak
2022-04-21 12:00 - 13:30
We invite you to join us in this virtual gathering space for discovery, dialogue and the exchange of ideas.
This unique series focuses on the 2021 Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, featuring visual artists Peter Daniel Bernal, Gisela McDaniel and Neha Vedpathak. A presentation about their practices will be followed by a Q&A based conversation.
This program is a collaboration between Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET and is part of Kresge Arts in Detroit’s mission to advance and showcase the work of Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, provide space for growth and discovery, and further the connection between Kresge artists and the wider arts community.
[accessibility note: ASL interpretation will be provided during this event]

The Moth — Books
2022-04-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Marble Bar, 1501 Holden Street, Detroit, MI, 48208, United States
BOOKS: Prepare a five-minute story about the written word. The novels that changed your life or the ones you only pretended to read. An open book, or one judged by cover alone. Book stores, clubs and libraries. Dog-eared pages with notes in the margins, tell us about one for the record books, or just the CliffsNotes.
If you go home with someone and they don’t have any…
Media Sponsor: WDET+
This show is presented in partnership with General Motors.
General Motors is boldly reaching farther than ever before as they aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. Their goal is to bring employees and partners along in this journey, and to influence change that will close gaps in equity across global communities.

Virtual Artist Salon: Ann Eskridge, Jeni De La O and Rochelle Marrett
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:30
We invite you to join us in this virtual gathering space for discovery, dialogue, and the exchange of ideas.
This unique series focuses on the 2021 Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, featuring literary artists Ann Eskridge, Jeni De La O and Rochelle Marrett. A presentation about their practices will be followed by a Q&A-based conversation moderated by Orlando P. Bailey, an Emmy Award-winning journalist with BridgeDetroit, former deputy director for Eastside Community Network in Detroit, co-host of the Authentically Detroit podcast, and host at Detroit’s Urban Consulate.
This program is a collaboration between Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET and is part of Kresge Arts in Detroit’s mission to advance and showcase the work of Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, provide space for growth and discovery, and further the connection between Kresge artists and the wider arts community.
[accessibility note: ASL interpretation will be provided during this event]

Virtual Artist Salon: Bakpak Durden, MARS Marshall and Casey Rocheteau
2022-03-25 15:00 - 17:30
Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET present a Virtual Artist Salon Series with Bakpak Durden, MARS Marshall and Casey Rocheteau. We invite you to join us in this virtual gathering space for discovery, dialogue and the exchange of ideas.
This unique series focuses on the 2021 Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, featuring visual and literary artists Bakpak Durden, MARS Marshall, and Casey Rocheteau. A presentation about their practices will be followed by a Q&A based conversation.
This program is a collaboration between Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET and is part of Kresge Arts in Detroit’s mission to advance and showcase the work of Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, provide space for growth and discovery, and further the connection between Kresge artists and the wider arts community.
[accessibility note: ASL interpretation will be provided during this event]

Virtual Artist Salon: Darcel Deneau and Ijania Cortez
2022-03-11 15:00 - 17:30
Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET present a Virtual Artist Salon Series with Darcel Deneau and Ijania Cortez. We invite you to join us in this virtual gathering space for discovery, dialogue and the exchange of ideas.
This unique series focuses on the 2021 Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, featuring visual artists Darcel Deneau and Ijania Cortez. A presentation about their practices will be followed by a Q&A based conversation.
This program is a collaboration between Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET and is part of Kresge Arts in Detroit’s mission to advance and showcase the work of Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, provide space for growth and discovery, and further the connection between Kresge artists and the wider arts community.
[accessibility note: ASL interpretation will be provided during this event]

Virtual Artist Salon: Emell D. Adolphus, Ana Gavrilovska and Donnevan Tolbert
2022-03-04 15:00 - 17:30
Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET present a Virtual Artist Salon Series with Emell D. Adolphus, Ana Gavrilovska and Donnevan Tolbert. We invite you to join us in this virtual gathering space for discovery, dialogue and the exchange of ideas.
This unique series focuses on the 2021 Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, featuring literary artists Emell Derra Adolphus, Ana Gavrilovska, and Donnevan Tolbert. A presentation about their practices will be followed by a Q&A based conversation.
This program is a collaboration between Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET and is part of Kresge Arts in Detroit’s mission to advance and showcase the work of Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, provide space for growth and discovery, and further the connection between Kresge artists and the wider arts community.
[accessibility note: ASL interpretation will be provided during this event]

Feeding the Fish at the Belle Isle Aquarium: First Friday Watch Party
2022-03-04 13:30 - 15:00
Have you ever wondered when and what fish eat?

In Great Lakes Now’s March First Friday Watch Party, go behind the scenes at the Belle Isle Aquarium to see the process of shopping, preparing and feeding the residents at the aquarium.

Aquarium Curator Paul Shuert takes us to Eastern Market for fresh veggies, and then and Senior Aquarist Amanda Murray takes us to the aquarium prep kitchen and then to the tanks to feed the fish!

In this watch party, we’ll check out a video documenting the weekly large feeding at the aquarium and then GLN Producer Anna Sysling speaks with Shuert and Murray about the process of feeding the fish and the different nutritional needs for the different species including seahorses, walleye and stingrays.

The Moth - Awards
2022-03-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Marble Bar, 1501 Holden Street, Detroit, MI, 48208, United States
AWARDS: Prepare a five-minute story about the spoils of one’s achievement! Let’s hear about your trophies, honors and gifts. The time you were gifted, or bestowed a gold star onto someone else. Employee of the month, biggest catch of the day, Emmys, Webbys, raises, Black Belts, and those of the lesser tangible, soul-satisfying variety.
We will not be selling any tickets at the door.
COVID-19 Requirements: *PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION SHOW WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.* Your last dose must be administered at least 14 days prior to date of arrival.
Media Sponsor: WDET+
This show is presented in partnership with General Motors.
General Motors is boldly reaching farther than ever before as they aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. Their goal is to bring employees and partners along in this journey, and to influence change that will close gaps in equity across global communities.

Virtual Artist Salon: Zig Zag Claybourne, Solomon Johnson and B. Van Randall
2022-02-23 18:00 - 19:30
Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET present a Virtual Artist Salon Series with Zig Zag Claybourne, Solomon Johnson and B. Van Randall. We invite you to join us in this virtual gathering space for discovery, dialogue and the exchange of ideas.
This unique series focuses on the 2021 Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, featuring literary and visual arts fellows Zig Zag Claybourne, Solomon Johnson and B. Van Randall. A presentation about their practices will be followed by a Q&A based conversation.
This program is a collaboration between Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET and is part of Kresge Arts in Detroit’s mission to advance and showcase the work of Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, provide space for growth and discovery, and further the connection between Kresge artists and the wider arts community.
[accessibility note: ASL interpretation will be provided during this event]

Virtual Artist Salon: Sabrina Nelson, Cinnamon Triano and Graem Whyte
2022-02-16 18:00 - 19:30
Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET present a Virtual Artist Salon Series with Sabrina Nelson, Cinnamon Triano, and Graem Whyte. We invite you to join us in this virtual gathering space for discovery, dialogue and the exchange of ideas.

This unique series focuses on the 2021 Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, featuring visual artists Sabrina Nelson, Cinnamon Triano and Graem Whyte. A presentation about their practices will be followed by a Q&A based conversation.

This program is a collaboration between Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET and is part of Kresge Arts in Detroit’s mission to advance and showcase the work of Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, provide space for growth and discovery, and further the connection between Kresge artists and the wider arts community.
Sabrina Nelson was born on the heels of ’67 Detroit Rebellion. She has been creating art professionally for over 36 years, exhibiting in the Midwest, South Florida, San Francisco, New Orleans, New York and Paris. Nelson has worked at the Detroit Institute of Arts for over 25 years. She sees herself as a visual witness to the tumultuous times she lives in and, as a self-identified “Artivist,” reflects this in her work. She is also committed to mentoring young artists and designers in the business as making it as an artist.
Based in Hamtramck, Graem Whyte is an artist born and raised in Metro Detroit. His work utilizes a wide array of materials and fuses sculpture, architecture, installation and relational art. He has exhibited nationally and internationally, and has received several rewards for his work. He is the co-founder and artistic director of the arts venue, Popps Packing, and teaches foundry at the College for Creative Studies.
Cinnamon Triano is a documentary filmmaker and artist living in Detroit. In 2012, she received her BFA in video and films arts from the Maryland Institute College of Arts in Baltimore, Maryland. She spent the next five years traveling internationally to work on cinema verite projects, often living with her documentary subjects long term and filming their everyday lives. Triano works professionally as a camera operator and producer on documentary films and commercial content. Using drawn and photographed elements, she also creates surreal portraits and animated video collages. Recently, she worked as an associate producer on the horror feature “We Need To Do Something,” and a field producer on the Netflix Docuseries “Cheer.”
[accessibility note: ASL interpretation will be provided during this event]

Virtual Artist Salon: Tariq Luthun and Jassmine Parks
2022-02-09 18:00 - 20:00
Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET present a Virtual Artist Salon Series with Tariq Luthun and Jassmine Parks. We invite you to join us in this virtual gathering space for discovery, dialogue and the exchange of ideas.

This unique series focuses on the 2021 Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, featuring Literary Arts Fellows Tariq Luthun and Jassmine Parks. A presentation about their practices will be followed by a Q&A based conversation.
This program is a collaboration between Kresge Arts in Detroit and WDET and is part of Kresge Arts in Detroit’s mission to advance and showcase the work of Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Awardees, provide space for growth and discovery, and further the connection between Kresge artists and the wider arts community.
[accessibility note: ASL interpretation will be provided during this event]

A Squirrel Mystery — First Friday Watch Party
2022-02-04 13:30 - 14:30
Have you noticed that different colored squirrels tend to inhabit different neighborhoods?
In this First Friday Watch Party, join Great Lakes Now Program Director Sandra Svoboda to find out how and why gray, black and fox squirrels (fox squirrels are the red ones!) live where they do and what their preferred dwellings can teach us about our neighborhood ecosystems.
We’ll check out a video about “A Great Squirrel Mystery” in Chicago from WTTW’s Urban Nature, a digital series that explores the surprising slices of nature thriving in America’s largest cities.
Join us LIVE to ask your questions to our guests.
Guests for this watch party include:

Dan Protess, executive producer of WTTW Chicago’s Urban Nature series (Watch the entire Urban Nature series at wttw.com/urbannature)
Michael Reed, curator of citizen science education for the Detroit Zoological Society
Steven Sullivan, director of the Hefner Museum at Miami University and leader of “Project Squirrel,” a community science initiative. (https://projectsquirrel.org/)

This First Friday series of watch parties is a partnership with Detroit Public Television, the Belle Isle Conservancy, WDET 101.9 FM Detroit’s NPR Station and the environmental online newsletter Planet Detroit.

The Moth - Love Hurts
2022-02-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Marble Bar, 1501 Holden Street, Detroit, MI, 48208, United States
LOVE HURTS: Prepare a five-minute tale about a love that made you go OUCH. The agony of deferred love! The misery of good love, gone bad! The anguish of one-way love! Bring stories of your heart, kicked to the curb by the people or places or things you love…or used to love. Love that “Hurts So Good” also welcome.
We will not be selling any tickets at the door.
COVID-19 Requirements: *PLEASE NOTE THAT PROOF OF VACCINATION SHOW WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.* Your last dose must be administered at least 14 days prior to date of arrival.
Media Sponsor: WDET+
This show is presented in partnership with General Motors.
General Motors is boldly reaching farther than ever before as they aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. Their goal is to bring employees and partners along in this journey, and to influence change that will close gaps in equity across global communities.
