Kurt Anthony Krug

Detroit

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The ‘heartbeat’ of the Wharton Center - City Pulse

1 week ago | lansingcitypulse.com | Kurt Anthony Krug

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 6:19 am Bonnie Knutson, a professor of business at Michigan State University and a longtime patron of the school’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts, is positive that her love of theater and the arts runs in her blood.
40th anniversary of ‘Legend’ to be shown in 35 mm at the Redford Theatre

2 weeks ago | macombdaily.com | Kurt Anthony Krug

The Redford Theatre in Detroit is hosting the 40th anniversary screening of 1985’s “Legend” in 35 mm and a separate VIP event. Directed by Ridley Scott (“Alien”), “Legend” is a fantasy film starring Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise (between his breakout role in 1983’s “Risky Business” and his icon-cementing role in 1986’s “Top Gun”).
‘Julie & Julia’ to play June 9 at Henry Ford Centennial Library

3 weeks ago | pressandguide.com | Kurt Anthony Krug

The 2009 biopic/comedy “Julie & Julia” will be shown as part of the Blockbuster Free Film Series at the Henry Ford Centennial Library on Monday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. Based on a true story, “Julie & Julia” contrasts the lives of world-famous chef Julia Child (3-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep, “The Iron Lady”) and Julie Powell (6-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams, “American Hustle”), a New Yorker who aspires to cook all 524 recipes in Child’s cookbook, “Master the Art of French Cooking,” in 365...
Henry Ford Centennial Library to show ‘Swing Kids’

3 weeks ago | pressandguide.com | Kurt Anthony Krug

The latest offering in the Blockbuster Free Film Series is 1993’s “Swing Kids,” which will be screened on Monday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn. This historical drama occurs in 1939. The title pertains to a youth subculture in Nazi Germany where teenagers embraced American swing music in defiance of the Nazis.
‘August Rush’ to play at the Henry Ford Centennial Library June 2

4 weeks ago | thenewsherald.com | Kurt Anthony Krug

“August Rush,” the 2007 musical drama, will kick off the Blockbuster Free Film Series’ summer season on Monday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn. “August Rush” occurs in 1995, centering around an 11-year-old music prodigy (Freddie Highmore, “Finding Neverland”) named Evan who runs away from his orphanage to New York City. There, he pursues music and looks into his origins. At the same time, his mother (Keri Russell, “The Americans”) is searching for him.
Celebrities and Comics Pros Alike Enjoyed MC3

1 month ago | ecurrent.com | Kurt Anthony Krug

Many media guests and comic book professionals attended the recent Motor City Comic Con in Novi for the first time and had nothing but nice things to say about it – and Michigan!“It’s been awesome!” said former Executive Vice President of Marvel Television Jeph Loeb in what was his first time at MC3 and in Michigan as he signed copies of his work for a long line of fans.
Green Brain Comics celebrates 40 years in Dearborn Saturday

1 month ago | thenewsherald.com | Kurt Anthony Krug

Katie Merritt called Green Brain Comics in Dearborn, which she owns with her husband Dan, the “Cheers” of comic shops. “I know almost all of my regulars by name. I know their families. I know their kids. Having those relationships with so many regular customers over the 37 years I’ve been with the store has been special,” said Katie. Green Brain will host its 40th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 31, from noon to 7 p.m. There will be sales of up to 40% off select areas of the store.
Green Brain Comics celebrates 40 years in Dearborn Saturday

1 month ago | pressandguide.com | Kurt Anthony Krug

Katie Merritt called Green Brain Comics in Dearborn, which she owns with her husband Dan, the “Cheers” of comic shops. “I know almost all of my regulars by name. I know their families. I know their kids. Having those relationships with so many regular customers over the 37 years I’ve been with the store has been special,” said Katie. Green Brain will host its 40th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 31, from noon to 7 p.m. There will be sales of up to 40% off select areas of the store.
‘Hamilton’ aims for accessibility with lottery ticket system - City Pulse

1 month ago | lansingcitypulse.com | Kurt Anthony Krug

The #HAM4HAM lottery will close at noon on Thursday, May 22, for tickets to performances from Tuesday, May 27, through Sunday, June 1. Participants should enter using the official “Hamilton” app, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Only one entry is allowed per person. Winner notifications will be sent between 1 and 3 p.m. Thursday, May 22, via email and mobile push notification. Winners will have two hours to claim and pay for their ticket(s).
1976’s “Carrie” to Play at the Michigan Theater

1 month ago | ecurrent.com | Kurt Anthony Krug

For R.J. Fox – who teaches film and media arts in the Ann Arbor Public Schools and wrote the screenplay to the indie film, “Love & Vodka” – adaptations of world-renowned author Stephen King’s novels are hit and miss. “Unfortunately, mostly miss. And perhaps his greatest adaptation – ‘The Shining’ – was disowned by him due to the liberties (the late director Stanley Kubrick took with it.