Celebrating Labor Day at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival and Lafayette Greens Urban Garden.
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Detroit Swag: Interview with Detroit Artist Judy Bowman
Detroit artist Judy Bowman has arrived, and she accomplished it in only four years! After taking a long hiatus from her art career, Mrs. Bowman decided to pursue her passion for art again. The retired schoolteacher is making a name for herself as an artist. Thanks to her big win in the 2018 Bombay Sapphire …
313 in the D Fundraiser & Matrix Human Services’ Surprise Spirit of Detroit Award
Last week, I attended 313 in the D– Matrix Human Services’ annual summer fundraiser– and you guys…it was my first Detroit rooftop party! My friend Becky (co-founder and co-host of The D Brief) invited Travis and me to Matrix’s party. Most importantly, though, the event was all for a good cause: to support the Osborn …
Piper Carter Talks Photographing Erykah Badu and the Advice She’d Give Women Photographers
The 2nd Annual ROCK THAT Photography Conference and Trade Show starts tomorrow. Are you going? The three-day conference will be held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan from July 25th to the 27th. I plan on attending the conference and learning more about what ROCK THAT has to offer. Although I’m not a …
ROCK THAT Photography Conference and Trade Show to Focus on Detroit and Diversity
Calling all photographers! The 2nd Annual ROCK THAT Photography Conference and Trade Show is coming to Detroit next month! Presented by the Multicultural Association of Professional Photographers (MAPP), the three-day conference will be held in Novi, Michigan at the Suburban Collection Showplace from July 25th to the 27th. WHAT IS THE ROCK THAT PHOTOGRAPHY CONFERENCE …
Here Are the Winners of the Inaugural Detroit City of Design Competition!
Last week, Design Core Detroit announced the winners of the first edition of Detroit City of Design Competition. Design Core Detroit received 26 submissions from local and international design teams. The designers were from 31 UNESCO Cities of Design and were invited to prototype design solutions for Detroit neighborhoods that address safety and walkability. Supported …
MOCAD Announces Four New Art Exhibitions for the Summer 2019 Season
What’s good, friends? Today, I’m sharing with you the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit’s (MOCAD) summer 2019 art exhibition season. Check out the summaries of the upcoming exhibitions. Dates for each exhibit is listed at the end of this post. Peace + Blessings– Jennifer MOCAD’s SUMMER 2019 SEASON For its summer 2019 season, MOCAD presents …
10 Detroit Businesses Win Inaugural Commerce Design Awards
A few days ago, Design Core Detroit, a non-profit that offers services to strengthen, grow and attract design businesses to Detroit, and AIA Detroit announced the 10 winning projects of the inaugural Commerce Design: Detroit awards. Commerce Design: Detroit recognizes 10 brick-and-mortar commercial projects, submitted jointly by the business owner and designing team. “The jurors …
Convoy of Hope Detroit Will Host a Community Event This Saturday
On Saturday, September 22nd, Convoy of Hope will be at Bishop Park in Detroit to serve the community and those who are in need. The faith-based organization will offer $1 million in goods and services to the community. This will also include groceries, veteran services, haircuts, family portraits, job services, a kids zone, hot meals, …
Toma Detroit Won the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest
Exciting news! Toma Detroit won the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest which was presented by Bedrock! The Detroit-based restaurant won $50,000 from Comerica Bank and more than $20,000 in pro-bono services from Hatch Detroit and its partners. The runners-up for the contest were Neighborhood Grocery, Paradise Natural Foods, and Slyde. Comerica Hatch Detroit is an annual …