Photo of the Week: Michigan Jazz Festival 2024

Brass musicians of the Mark Braun and B10 Band perform on stage under the outside white tent. The first row of audience can be seen in the foreground looking on.

One of my favorite events in summer is attending the Michigan Jazz Festival (Wayback Machine archive) at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan.

Launched in 1995, the free festival has been held at Schoolcraft College since 1999.

Showcasing local jazz musicians, including high school and college jazz musicians, the festival is a wonderful event for jazz fans throughout the area.

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Photo of the Week: Set Your Goals on Fire!

bright red sculpture of metallic flames brightens up campus lawn.

The brilliant red steel, aluminum, and mirror sculpture can’t be missed as you walk the southwestern section of Schoolcraft College’s campus. Created by Marilyn Strandt, Set Your Goals on Fire! is a five-foot tall metallic spiral of interweaving red flames reaching to the sky, with a mirror in the middle of the sculpture. According to… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Set Your Goals on Fire!