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    Considering MOCAD’s cultural context

    Published August 15, 2012 by

    By Rebecca Mazzei, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit One of the important facets of MOCAD’s work is to thoughtfully consider its cultural and physical context, and to provide the public with opportunities to do the same. What is the purpose of a contemporary art institution at this time and place?...
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    An art scene blooms in the north

    Published August 14, 2012 by

    A rendering of Lebo's mural to be unveiled in Hollywood. Over the last decade, Miami has become known internationally for its street art. Thanks to rogue individuals, graf groups, real estate moguls – a big mish-mash of people in fact – the façades of Wynwood are...
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    StoryCorps in Dearborn, again!

    Published August 13, 2012 by

    By Matthew Jaber Stiffler, The Arab American National Museum After a month-long stint in Midtown Detroit, StoryCorps wrapped up its Michigan visit by spending two days in Dearborn. With the beautiful Islamic Center of America as a backdrop, the StoryCorps MobileBooth welcomed close to 30 Dearborn residents into its custom-fitted...
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    150 performers celebrate 1,000+ Random Acts of Culture in Detroit

    Published August 13, 2012 by

    Knight Foundation is celebrating its 1,000+ Random Acts of Culture™ with four big, blow-out performances in San Jose, Detroit, Miami and Philadelphia. The fun kicked off Sunday, Aug. 5 with a 250-person surprise performance in San Jose and continued Friday, Aug. 10 with a 150-person performance of “Ode to Joy” at Compuware World Headquarters. Child and adult choristers, musicians and dancers staged an unforgettable surprise performance – enjoy the video above. Looking for more Random Acts of Culture™ fun? Read an interview with Dennis Scholl, Knight Foundation’s VP/Arts, about the program, see a TV interview about it with the Symphony Silicon Valley,  relive our past performances through video highlights and see a master list of our 1,000+ Random Acts of Culture™.
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    Two big events, one weekend

    Published August 13, 2012 by

    The city is big and our schedules are tight, but there are two extraordinary must-see events opening this weekend: "Soulé" and “Aire Frío”/“Cold Air.” "Soulé" is a contemporary flamenco rhythm and blues fusion that runs for one night only, Friday, August 17th at 8 p.m. at On.Stage Black.Box Theater at...
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    Opera under the spell of Georgia O’Keeffe’s Skies

    Published August 11, 2012 by

    By Sebastian Spreng, Visual Artist and Classical Music Writer It’s no secret: every summer, under the incredible skies immortalized by Georgia O'Keeffe, opera flourishes in the desert of New Mexico. This has occurred fortunately and punctually for the last fifty six years, a feat that must be credited to visionary...