Detroit Month of Design Festival Launches September 1

Detroit Month of Design event calendar highlighting events in two rows of event into with photos, event title, dates and event type.

Eastern Market After Dark, a solar-powered sound sculpture performance, and a panel discussion exploring the lasting impact of art and design on our communities are three of the 70+ exhibitions, installations, lectures, workshops, tours and more happening throughout Detroit and online from September 1 through 30.

Returning for the 12th year, Detroit Month of Design offers an array of virtual, outdoor, and indoor events to celebrate and highlight the creativity and work of Detroit designers.

Every September, Detroit-area artists and designers, community leaders, and students come together at the festival to show off their work and ideas that makes Detroit a UNESCO City of Design.

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Happy Independence Day 2022!

Red and white fireworks burst across the night sky.

Millions of Americans will gather today with family and friends to enjoy parades, music, fireworks, and picnics as we celebrate our national holiday and independence from Britain. For those celebrating the Fourth of July, I hope you have a wonderful day! Independence Day is also a reminder of our nation’s continuing struggle for freedom and… Continue reading Happy Independence Day 2022!

Memorial Day 2022: Remember and Honor Fallen Service Members

U.S. flag fly next to white cemetery plaques with Civil War and names of fallen soldiers from Monroe, Michigan on a green grass lawn.

On Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, we honor and remember the American men and women who died in military service. Originally set aside as a day to honor Union soldiers who died in the American Civil War, the Memorial Day holiday expanded its scope to honor all military personnel who died while serving… Continue reading Memorial Day 2022: Remember and Honor Fallen Service Members