Duante Beddingfield

2 days ago | freep.com | Duante Beddingfield

Twenty-five Detroit artists received Kresge Artist Fellowships and Gilda Snowden Emerging Artist Awards. Kresge Artist Fellows will receive $50,000, double the original amount. Awards are given in Literary Arts and Visual Arts categories. Gilda Awards provide $5,000 to emerging artists. Recipients are chosen by local and national arts professionals. Shoppers might have trouble keeping up with inflation, but 25 metro Detroit artists are in for a pleasant surprise.

3 days ago | freep.com | Duante Beddingfield

The inaugural GhostLight Gala will be held at Detroit’s Garden Theatre on June 29. The gala will celebrate five seasons of the Obsidian Theatre Festival and honor Njia Kai and Dr. George Shirley. Njia Kai will receive the Arts Activism & Community Engagement award. Dr. George Shirley will receive the Excellence in Artistic Performance award. Proceeds support GhostLight programming, including the Obsidian Theatre Festival and other initiatives.

4 days ago | freep.com | Duante Beddingfield

Detroit Public Theatre's production of "Covenant" is a highly praised Southern Gothic horror play. The play features a bluesman's return to his rural Georgia hometown after a mysterious disappearance, sparking a chain of events. The strong ensemble cast delivers captivating performances. "Covenant" runs through July 6 at Detroit Repertory Theatre. Rural Georgia, 1936: A bluesman with a shady past returns after disappearing years ago. A small town gripped by fervent religion. A sweaty juke joint.

1 week ago | freep.com | Duante Beddingfield

Metro Detroit offers a variety of art and music events this weekend. Events include a women's art exhibition, a chamber music festival closing, a Cole Porter tribute and a production of "Annie."Free events include Royal Oak Live and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's after-party. Fans of art and music of all types will find many options around metro Detroit this weekend. From musical theater to bold art openings, here are just a few things to check out.

1 week ago | freep.com | Duante Beddingfield

The Wiz, a reimagining of "The Wizard of Oz" with an all-Black cast, returns to Detroit's Fisher Theatre after 50 years. This production, recently on Broadway, features new direction, choreography, and design elements. Kyla Jade, a recording artist with Detroit ties, plays Evillene, offering a nuanced portrayal of the Wicked Witch. The show incorporates modern dance, pop culture references, and nods to HBCUs, appealing to a wide audience.