Arts & Entertainment

Published January 13, 2022

Royal Oak resident celebrates Lithuanian roots through art

ROYAL OAK — Overcoming and succeeding despite adverse circumstances is a common theme in the life of Lithuanian native John Srugis, 72, and his family.

Published December 8, 2021

Rochester Post

Meadow Brook Hall celebrates 50 years of Holiday Walk, debuts new outdoor light show

ROCHESTER — Meadow Brook Hall is ringing in the holidays with two festive events — the 50th anniversary of the estate’s annual Holiday Walk and the debut of the all-new Winter Wonder Lights.

Photographer broke ground by embracing natural beauty

Published December 8, 2021

Metro

Photographer broke ground by embracing natural beauty

DETROIT — Some artists recognize that their work can do more than just amaze or entertain — it can also inspire. Kwame Brathwaite is one of them.

Published December 8, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley unveils largest mural to date in downtown

BERKLEY — Downtown Berkley has received yet another mural, this one becoming its largest to date.

Published December 2, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Holiday Market returns, supports local artists and community

MOUNT CLEMENS — Ornaments, scarves, earrings, mittens and more have packed the walls and shelves of the Anton Art Center as the annual Holiday Market returns.

After 18-month hiatus, Choralaires return under new director

Published November 26, 2021

Novi Note

After 18-month hiatus, Choralaires return under new director

NOVI — For Becky Staab, singing is her form of self-care. She’s been singing with the Novi Choralaires since 1981.

The Ferndale High School Marching Band won its 10th Michigan Competing Band Association state championship Nov. 6. It was the band’s first championship since 2016.

Published November 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High marching band wins 10th state title

FERNDALE — Two years ago at Ford Field, the Ferndale High School Marching Band won second place at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championships.

Southfield begins installation of ‘Tapestry’ mosaic panels

Published November 22, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield begins installation of ‘Tapestry’ mosaic panels

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield has begun the installation of mosaic panels outside of Lawrence Technological University.

Published November 22, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township Library art show features 3 winners, 3 honorable mentions

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Fine Art Society hosted an art show at the Shelby Township Library Nov. 2 through Nov. 21. It was a judged show, and Vienna Szabo chose the first, second and third places, along with three honorable mentions.

Published November 19, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Fine Art Society chooses artist of the month

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A member of the Shelby Township Fine Art Society has been honored as the artist of the month for November and December.

Published November 18, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Book explains dementia for children

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Why can’t grandma remember a name but she still remembers something that happened 80 years ago? Why is she suddenly putting things in the wrong spot and can’t find the right words to finish a conversation?

Published November 17, 2021

Metro

Bask in the warm glow cast by holiday shows

METRO DETROIT — With most theaters now operating again, the holiday show tradition returns to stages throughout the area, warming hearts of all ages with music, dance and plays.

Published November 11, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

COVID-19 art tributes revealed, Henry Ford Macomb included

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In determining what to name her artwork, Sue Majewski wanted healthcare workers to know how much they are appreciated.

Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition to return to farmers market

Published November 10, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition to return to farmers market

ROYAL OAK — The Guild of Artists & Artisans will present its sixth annual Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 11-12 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

‘Seussical’ the musical comes to Chippewa stage

Published October 28, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

‘Seussical’ the musical comes to Chippewa stage

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Next month, Chippewa Valley Musical Productions will perform “Seussical,” a musical comedy based on the many children’s stories of Dr. Seuss.

Published October 28, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Curtain rises again for Broadway in Detroit

DETROIT — After a closure of a year and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the curtains are open again for Broadway touring shows in Detroit.

Filmmaker Keith Famie attempts to engage younger generation with Holocaust documentary

Published October 27, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Filmmaker Keith Famie attempts to engage younger generation with Holocaust documentary

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Just over two years ago, local filmmaker Keith Famie listened to a Holocaust survivor speak to a group of high school students at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills.

Published October 16, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak horror author to release book of short stories, poetry

ROYAL OAK — Halloween season has descended, and with it the timely release of Royal Oak resident and horror author Gerald Dean Rice’s collection of short stories and poetry, “Absolute Garbage, Total Nonsense, and Utter Ridiculousness.”

Published October 14, 2021

Metro

Motor City Comic Con to make grand return Oct. 15-17

OAKLAND COUNTY — The biggest comic and pop culture convention in Michigan will be returning to the tri-county area this weekend.

Published October 13, 2021

Metro

Smaller apple crops can’t hinder the fun at local orchards, cider mills

METRO DETROIT — Fall has officially arrived, and the cooler weather is drawing many local families to apple orchards and cider mills for some outdoor entertainment.