Photo of the Week: Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out Program at Edward Hines Park

Vincent Van Gogh self-portrait

I was thrilled to read last week’s announcement from the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) that their popular Inside|Art program was back for the sixth year.

And even more excited when I learned one of the venues for the program was near me, in Edward Hines Park in southeastern Michigan. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out Program at Edward Hines Park

Photo of the Week: Easter Flowers at Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory

Easter Lilies, hydrangea, and cyclamens in bloom

Happy Easter!

If you celebrate Easter, I hope you and your family are enjoying a lovely day together. As my son is older, I miss the fun we had when he was younger looking for Easter eggs hidden in the yard. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Easter Flowers at Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory

Photo of the Week: Hoberman Spheres at the North American International Auto Show

Hoberman sphere expanded

It’s a tradition for my family to attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. We like seeing (and sitting in) all the new vehicles and checking out the concept cars.

Plus, it’s a bright, colorful way to escape the cold of January in Michigan.

One of the things we’ve enjoyed about the auto show the last couple years are the Hoberman spheres in the Lincoln exhibit area.

Hoberman sphere contracted

The spheres hang from the ceiling and are constantly expanding and contracting, to the delight of children and adults who gather to take pictures and videos of the spheres. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Hoberman Spheres at the North American International Auto Show