The Metro: Detroit’s new Poet Laureate jessica Care moore shares her plans for the role

Poet Laureates have been a tradition in societies dating back to ancient Greece, providing a way for countries, states and...

Detroit Evening Report: jessica Care moore selected as Detroit’s new Poet Laureate

jessica Care moore has been named the city of Detroit’s new Poet Laureate. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on...

Detroit Evening Report: New ‘Little Village’ cultural district set to open on Detroit’s east side next month

Our partners at Outlier Media report a medley of buildings in the East Village are set to open what the...

‘Breaking the Waves’ running through Sunday at Detroit Opera House

Composer Missy Mazzoli has been called a post-millenial Mozart. This week, Detroiters will have an opportunity to see her work...

The Metro: Detroit’s Carr Center seeking support amid financial troubles

The Carr Center is Detroit’s premier multidisciplinary arts organization focused mainly on promoting and sharing Black arts. Like so many...

The Metro: New online Kresge exhibit inspired by Detroit disc jockey Electrifying Mojo

Kresge Arts in Detroit will debut a new online exhibition next week featuring the work of its 2023 Kresge Artist...

The Metro: ‘DCleated’ art installation for NFL Draft to benefit local charities

Detroit’s City Walls program is getting in on the NFL Draft festivities and highlighting the work of several Detroit artists...

The Metro: New DSO contract increases pay, creates more inclusive audition process

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra agreed to a new three-year contract last month.  Agreements in the contract will increase the guaranteed...

The Metro: Annual Detroit Youth Poetry Con returns March 9

InsideOut Literary Arts has transformed Detroiters through written and spoken word poetry since 1995. On March 9, the organization is...

The Metro: Detroit Creativity Project brings improv and comedy to students

The Detroit Creativity Project (DCP) is a nonprofit founded by actor and performer Marc Evan Jackson, best known for his...

Nominations sought for Detroit’s poet laureate and composer laureate

The city of Detroit is currently seeking nominations for a new poet laureate, and — for the first time —...

The Metro: Asian Americans celebrate the Lunar New Year throughout metro Detroit

The Lunar New Year is celebrated globally from Jan. 21 to Feb. 20. For many Asian Americans, the holiday is...