Hey, readers! Welcome back to Culture Canvas.
Did any of you go to the open house at Michigan Central Station this past weekend? If so, I would love to see your pictures. Send them to me at mwalker@bridgedetroit.com and I’ll feature a few photos in next week’s newsletter!
Speaking of fun events, we have officially entered Detroit festival season and there’s going to be a lot happening over the next couple of months. One unique upcoming event is The Michigan Glass Project’s annual glass blowing and music festival, which takes place June 21-23 at the Russell Industrial Center. Now celebrating its 10th year, the event showcases local and national glass blowers, live painters, and a variety of musicians. Proceeds will benefit Art Road Nonprofit, which is dedicated to providing metro Detroit school students access to art instruction.
“The festival serves as a melting pot where every individual’s unique contribution melds together, creating a powerful impact toward a common goal,” Michigan Glass Project co-founder and Executive Director Allison Key said in a news release. “What’s truly remarkable is how effortlessly people can support our cause on a grassroots level—whether through donating art, purchasing pieces, enjoying live music, or witnessing the mesmerizing art of glassblowing.”
Highlights include glassblowing artists crafting hundreds of unique pieces for two silent auctions on June 23, as well as a live auction on stage featuring a curated selection of standout artworks made or contributed during the event. In addition, guests can check out an art gallery and stages featuring national and local acts like The Motet, Honeycomb and David McMurray Quartet.
Tickers are $30 for a day pass and $75 for a weekend pass. In addition, an after party June 21 at Tangent Gallery is $10.
As always, have a great week!
Cheers,
Micah
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- Artist Jordan Weber unveiled the Detroit Remediation Forest last month at the East Canfield Art Park in partnership with nonprofits Sidewalk Detroit and Canfield Consortium.
- Tie-dye shop Detroit Dye House has expanded with a second location. The new store is located at 18981 Livernois Ave. on Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion. Attendees are invited to create their own piece of dyed art during an open tie-dye session, and the store’s studio space will be available for classes and events.
- Longtime WXYZ-TV reporter and anchor Doris Biscoe died June 7 at the age of 77. Biscoe was a familiar face in the Detroit television market for more than a quarter-century.
What’s Going on in the D?
- Library Street Collective and Bedrock Detroit recently opened a new art installation with light artist Christopher Bauder and musician Kangding Ray, called “SKALAR: Reflections on Light and Sound.” Located at 1001 Woodward Avenue, the installation looks at the interplay of light and sound on human perception through an audio-visual narrative of radiant light vector drawings by Bauder and Ray within a pitch-dark space. The show is on display until July 28 and admission is free.
- Organization Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit is getting ready for the holiday with a weekend of free events. Friday includes an art-driven block party at the Motown Museum, a family-fun day at the Joseph Walker Williams Community Center and a Freedom Festival at Eastern Market Sunday.
- Two-time Grammy nominated duo Black Violin joins forces with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to present “The Black Violin Experience,” 7 p.m. Saturday, which mixes classical music with hip-hop.
- Celebrate Father’s Day by taking Dad out to The Isley Brothers concert at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Sunday. Hear the R&B legends play hits from their decade-spanning career, from “It’s Your Thing,” “Footsteps in the Dark,” “For the Love of You,” to “Contagious.” The lineup also includes R&B singer Angela Winbush. The show begins at 8 p.m. with tickets starting at $55.
