It started before I even moved here. Years before, in fact. I’ve always wanted to be in Detroit. After a difficult lifetime in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio, I knew Detroit was the city for me — a place with a rich and thriving arts …
Read MorePrisons: The good, the bad and the ugly
Listen to this article Murals bring a wing to life Walls at The Mount prison have a brighter look – thanks to the work of wing artist Dobrica Shkelzen (above right). His colourful murals of wildlife and landscapes are appreciated by the residents of Nash …
Read MoreGRAM invites educators to come see new creative space
Grand Rapids — The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) is inviting educators to explore its new creative education space on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. At this free event, guests can participate in gallery chats with GRAM docents and hands-on art-making activities, …
Read MoreBlack, female artists are center stage of new Anton exhibit, ‘From Where I Sit’
Kimberly Bryant, an electrical engineer and founder of a nonprofit group for young girls of color, told Black Enterprise, “Anytime you get more than a couple of black women together, you’re creating this powerful mechanism for change.” “From Where I Sit” is proof of that. …
Read MoreWhat to do in September in Naples: Comedy, concerts, art exhibits
GENERAL EVENTS, MORE “Evening on Fifth”: Enjoy night of live music, food and fun. “Evening On Fifth” is along Fifth Avenue South from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. Also enjoy shopping and dancing in downtown Naples. For more call 239-692-8436 or visit FifthAvenueSouth.com. Hand & Harvest Artisan Market: …
Read MoreRussian Street Artist Faces Prison Term for Anti-War Graffiti
Russian street artist Filipp Kozlov, who goes by the name Philippenzo, could face up to three years in prison for anti-war graffiti, just days after his release from prison over past minor offenses, the independent outlet Polygon Media reported Friday. Video published by Polygon Media …
Read MoreWhy’d You Do It: I snuck my incarcerated boyfriend out of prison in a dog crate
In 2006, dog trainer Toby Dorr, made international headlines when she snuck John Manard, who was incarcerated for life, out of prison in a dog crate. They were on the run for 12 days, until it all came to a crashing halt. In this second …
Read MoreWashington man sentenced for selling fake Native art in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska. — Hundreds who were sold authentic Native art in Alaska over a five-and-a-half-year period from April 2016 to December 2021, were duped by a man from Washington state. It turns out the art was produced overseas. Each piece was sold for upwards of …
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