Arts & Entertainment

Published January 25, 2021

Two new auto shows head to M1 Concourse in September

PONTIAC — Just as downtown Detroit announced the cancelation of the North American International Auto Show, Pontiac celebrates not one but two new auto events slated for this fall.

Artist and graphic designer Tim Gralewski, right, and his daughter, Olivia Gralewski, 11, stand with the Rochester Hills-based artist’s artwork in downtown Royal Oak Aug. 12.

Published January 12, 2021

Royal Oak Review

The Beats Go On raises over $400,000 for local musicians

ROYAL OAK — After COVID-19 decimated the incomes of the gig-based music community, Arts, Beats & Eats formed a fundraising initiative called The Beats Go On that benefited nearly 450 local musicians.

Royal Oak-themed clay mosaic installed in new City Hall

Published January 12, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak-themed clay mosaic installed in new City Hall

ROYAL OAK — The two-weekend installation of a 5-by-8-foot ceramic mosaic featuring prominent figures from Royal Oak’s history and well-known staples around town concluded during the first week of December.

Published January 12, 2021

C&G Newspapers

UCS students selected for prestigious national photography exhibit

STERLING HEIGHTS — Two Utica Community Schools high school students have been selected through a national art competition to show their photographs in a prestigious national photography exhibit.

Published December 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

COVID pushes ‘The Nutcracker’ and Shakespeare to the web

METRO DETROIT — On a blustery cold afternoon in December, 17-year-old Jenna Altman braved the freezing elements in a tiara and pointe shoes to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Published December 18, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

History project to show COVID-19 through kids’ eyes

STERLING HEIGHTS — Art history is in the making in Sterling Heights. The Sterling Heights Historical Commission wants the city’s youth to do their part to help document for the history books how COVID-19 affected 2020.

Published December 8, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Less money, more time helps make the season bright during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families are being asked to celebrate the holiday season in a more intimate way as they stay at home amid COVID-19, making this the perfect year to start new traditions and make lasting memories together.

Published December 8, 2020

C&G Newspapers

DIA’s ‘Detroit Style’ maps out the connection between art and automobiles

DETROIT — Fine art isn’t always found inside a frame or on a pedestal. The Detroit Institute of Arts is recognizing the attention to design and form in the auto industry in a new exhibition, “Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City, 1950-2020,” on display now through June 27, 2021.

Published December 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Music venues, musicians try to get by during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Kicking back with a cold brew while watching live music at your favorite watering hole basically has been put on hold since March.

The Eastpointe City Council recently approved plans for a statue at Kennedy Park that was put forward by Eastpointe Advocates Supporting Equality.

Published December 4, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe residents group moves forward with equality statue

EASTPOINTE — A new statue celebrating equality has been approved for installation in Eastpointe’s Kennedy Park.

Published December 4, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Nature Center becomes habitat for public art

STERLING HEIGHTS — The weather grows colder, but three critters recently found a new home at the Sterling Heights Nature Center. Fortunately, they’re made out of scrap metal and steel.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ringwald Theatre to vacate Woodward Avenue space

FERNDALE — The Ringwald Theatre, a well-known entertainment venue in downtown Ferndale, will be vacating its space at the end of the month.

Published November 17, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Anton Holiday Market offers in-person, online shopping

MOUNT CLEMENS — It usually kicks off with a big soiree, a fun time to mingle, munch and meet the artists responsible for creating thousands of pieces of artwork and holiday crafts.

“Oodles and Oodles of Noodley Noodles” is about a little girl who loves noodles.

Published November 10, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Local author uses her noodle to pen new children’s book

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Lasagna, macaroni, linguini, spaghetti. Charli is a little girl obsessed with noodles, brought to life by Cindy Ninni Grant, of St. Clair Shores.

Farmington Civic Theater General Manager Scott Freeman stands behind the concessions stand counter. Hand sanitizer and barcode/QR code scanners sit atop the counter to provide patrons a touchless experience.

Published November 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington-area theaters work to adapt amid new guidelines

FARMINGTON/HILLS — It’s been a hard knock life for entertainment establishments across the state ever since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shuttered their operations March 16 in response to COVID-19, but with the recent green light to reopen, local theaters said they are ready to bounce back.

Published November 6, 2020

Madison - Park News

New sidewalk mural brings interactive touch to Civic Center Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — A new mural that resembles a game of hopscotch invites park-goers to play along as they walk the trail at Civic Center Park.

Published November 6, 2020

Madison - Park News

Second outdoor mural in Madison Heights completed at Rosie’s Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — The first outdoor mural in the city of Madison Heights garnered statewide attention when it was completed on the shelter building at Civic Center Park in 2019, earning Madison Heights a place in the final four of the Michigan Municipal Leagues’s prestigious Community Excellence Awards.

Published November 6, 2020

Madison - Park News

Pumpkin Walk continues Madison Heights trend of community events amid pandemic

MADISON HEIGHTS — With coronavirus cases spiking across the country, the resident-led Madison Heights Arts Board has been looking for ways to provide safe fun during a time of pandemic.