Photo of the Week: Man, by Amanda Parer

White inflatible sculpture of man with his head resting on his hand, seated in a resting mode. Blue lighting on the library displays in the background.

Driving down Woodward through Detroit’s Cultural Center, you couldn’t miss the large glowing white inflatible in front of Detroit Public Library’s main branch.

Part of DElectricity, Detroit’s outdoor visual light and art festival held this weekend, the white sculpture of a contemplative man was almost as tall as the library building itself.

The cool temperatures and clear night made for a fantastic night for festival attendees to walk through the Cultural Center, enjoying the light shows and sculptures in front of the museums, libraries, and other buildings.

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Photo of the Week: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 by the University Symphony Orchestra

Seated on state, members of the University Symphony Orchestra perform Beethoven Symphony No. 7. Conductor Kennith Kiesler stands in front of the orchestra on stage.

I was thrilled to learn the University of Michigan University Symphony Orchestra was performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 this week at Hill Auditorium, the orchestra’s first public performance for the 2021-22 year.

Symphony No. 7 is one of my favorite pieces, I can never decide which movement I like best.

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