City officials today unveiled their sweeping vision to boost support for arts and culture with a multi-faceted plan that envisions it as a tool to attract talent and use the arts as a catalyst for …
The creative arts of all kinds – visual, music, and more – in Detroit.
Trying Out Detroit’s Leisure Soda Casamara Club w/ Jason LaValla
Look, this has been a busy, long week. Lots of things happening. Serious conversations. Big issues. But today's podcast is not that. No, it’s the weekend so we kicked back, cracked open some …
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PODCAST: 6 Things To Know Around Detroit
On today's podcast: Last week on this show we told you how a capitol reporter in Lansing alleged that state Senator Peter Lucido of Shelby Township made a sexist remark to her while she tried to …
Previewing The Detroit Music Awards With Howard Hertz
Today is a conversation with Howard Hertz, previewing the Detroit Music Awards that are happening this Friday. The annual event has been a lynchpin of the Detroit music scene for years. Hertz …
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These 12 Places In Metro Detroit Are Getting Art That Is Usually Inside, Outside
A program that brings a smile to art lovers across Southeast Michigan is returning for a 10th year. The Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out program puts high-quality reproductions from the DIA’s …
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Disney’s Aladdin Brings A Fun, Colorful Show To The Detroit Opera House
Thursday night I checked out Disney’s Aladdin at the Detroit Opera House. I am at that age where I clearly remember when Disney released the cartoon version of Aladdin in 1992. I remember seeing …
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New Center Park Gets A Bright New Sculpture
Last week a new statue was unveiled in New Center Park. The piece is called Divergence and was created by artist Adriana Ohar. The sculpture was commissioned by Broder and Sachse Real Estate to …
These Creative People & Projects Won 2018 Knight Arts Challenge Grants In Detroit
The John S. And James L. Knight Foundation named 25 winners of its Knight Arts Challenge in Detroit, with $1.46 million going to support community enrichment projects. The winners include everything …
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PODCAST: Election Day, I-696 Construction May Not Be Finished By Christmas, Amazon HQ2 Splits In Two & Mable Gray
Happy Election Day, Detroit! If you haven't already, go out and exert your privilege as a resident of the world's greatest democracy. The polls are open until 8 p.m. On today's show, we run …
LISTEN: Hotel Strike Ends, New DIA Asian Art, Detroit-Style Pizza & More
Welcome to Monday, friends. Here's your Daily Detroit for Nov. 5: The workers strike at the Westin Book Cadillac hotel is over, as the Unite Here union announces a settlement and a new …
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Detroit’s Jack White Sings Polish Happy Birthday Song “Sto Lat” To His Mom In Poland
It's an experience many around town of Polish descent can relate to — singing "Sto Lat" for the birthday of a polish mom or grandmother. Well, Detroit-born rocker Jack White turned it to 11. During …
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LISTEN: A Conversation With Olayami Dabls & Everard Findlay About A Powerful Art Exhibit In The Fisher Building
On Thursday's Daily Detroit Podcast, host Sven Gustafson talked with Detroit artist Olayami Dabls about his new exhibit in the Fisher Building lobby that examines the Civil Rights era. Everard …
Peacock Room To Open Pop-Up Shop In The Detroit Opera House
The popular Peacock Room will be opening a new pop-up shop in the Detroit Opera House. The pop-up will go through the current season of the Michigan Opera Theatre. The store is known for vintage …
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Hygienic Dress League To Have Exhibition At Decommissioned Power Plant
The old DTE power plant at Conners Creek - once known as the “Two Brothers” or the “Seven Sisters” - is about to be the site of an art installation. Steve and Dorota Coy, known as the Hygienic …
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“Vampartier” Sitcom With Local Actors To Have Viewing Party At Boogie Fever Oct. 18
A locally produced sitcom is holding a viewing party for its pilot episode next month, and you’re invited. “Vampartier” follows a a happy, nerdy, middle-aged workaholic with no kids and no social …
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Bob Seger Will No Longer Be A Tourin’ Man
After 56 years of touring, Detroit’s own Bob Seger will no longer be a Travelin’ man. He’s turning the page on an amazing career at the age of 73. The tour, aptly dubbed the “Travelin’ Man Tour,” …
LISTEN: Previewing TedXDetroit With Terry Bean & Shawn Lee
TedXDetroit is returning for a 10th year on Wednesday, September 26. But what can you expect at this day-long conference about ideas worth spreading? Sven Gustafson sat down with Terry Bean and …
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WATCH: Keegan-Michael Key Teaches Detroit Slang With Olivia Munn
Here's an entertaining watch co-hosted by Detroit's own Keegan-Michael Key. As part of promoting their new movie out now, "The Predator," the pair sat down for a Vanity Fair segment sharing slang …
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LISTEN: True Crime Podcast ‘Already Gone’ Builds Audience As 100th Episode Drops
True crime is hot. The genre dominates the top 10 shows on Apple Podcasts, with podcasts like Serial and My Favorite Murder drawing millions of fans and downloads. Here in the Detroit area, we’ve …
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Clarkston’s Union Woodshop To Get Mural From The DIA
The popular Union Woodshop barbecue restaurant in Clarkston is getting an outdoor mural courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Arts. The 16-by-12-foot mural is titled “The Village of Clarkston” and …
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53 Finalists Named In Knight Arts Challenge, Final Prize Is Share Of $3 Million
53 finalists were named on Thursday for the Detroit Knight Arts Challenge. They are all in the running for a share of $3 million. The the grant contest is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight …
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Documentary On Legendary Detroit Bar, The Lindell AC, Airs Thursday
Fans of Detroit watering holes of yore, take note: A documentary about the legendary Lindell AC sports bar makes its TV debut Thursday night on Detroit Public Television. It’s called “Meet Me At …
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LISTEN: Remembering Aretha Franklin With Evrod Cassimy, Marsha Music, Dan Austin & Detroiters
On a very special Daily Detroit podcast, we remember Aretha Franklin through stories. Guests include: Evrod Cassimy, a friend of Franklin and journalist at WDIV Local 4 TV. Marsha Battle …
PODCAST: Aretha Franklin gravely ill, Ossian Sweet House update with Karen Dybis & more
Here's our show on August 13, 2018. - The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is said to be “gravely ill.” That’s according to multiple reports and family friend Evrod Cassimy, a WDIV anchor and …
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LISTEN: Biking Every Linear Mile Of Detroit With Thomas Leeper
Stopping in the studio today is Thomas Leeper. He’s the creative force behind a website, “Every Linear Mile” and he’s literally chronicling every mile of street in the city of Detroit. We dive …
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New “Out Of The Crate” Gallery In The Detroit Institute Of Arts Opens July 14
The Detroit Institute of Arts will be displaying nine new pieces of art in its “Out of the Crate: New Gifts and Purchases” gallery on July 14th. The gallery was created at the beginning of this …
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Artists Invited To Submit Proposals For Ofrendas Exhibit At The Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts is seeking proposals from the public to help it celebrate the traditions of Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead this fall. The DIA is teaming with the Mexican Consulate …
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The Detroit Institute Of Arts Will Display Nine Newly Acquired Pieces Of Art On July 14
The Detroit Institute of Arts will be displaying nine new pieces of art in its “Out of the Crate: New Gifts and Purchases” gallery on July 14. The gallery was created at the beginning of this year …
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PODCAST: Self-Driving Shuttles Hit Detroit’s Streets, Open Streets Coming To Rouge Park & News
This is your Daily Detroit News Byte recorded on June 26, 2018. - Detroit is becoming the first urban core in America with independent, self-driving commercial vehicles on public streets - …
WATCH: Sam Richardson Of Detroiters Appears On CONAN
Sam Richardson is the co-star of the hit Comedy Central show "Detroiters," following two hapless young ad executives and their hilarious life events in the Motor City. The show returns June 21, so …
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