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As a young child, Bakpak Durden would often be found moving around tiny shapes of paper to form a design. “No one knew what I was doing with them, but my brother said it always turned out to be this big thing,” says the 31-year-old Detroit re…

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Need a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Or perhaps you’re craving a fun night out on the town with your significant other, family members, or friends? Look no further than one of these metro Detroit comedy clubs where you’ll…

After having three of their songs featured in the 2018 best-selling video game Detroit: Become Human, Detroit band The Whiskey Charmers drew numerous new fans from around the world. Bandleaders Carrie Shepard and Lawrence Daversa were amused …

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The air has turned chilly, leaves have transformed into beautiful colors, pumpkins have begun to appear on porches, and trick-or-treating is on the way.This Halloween season, take your spooky factor to the next level by checking out one of me…

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Catch live performances and support local talent at metro Detroit’s timeless community theaters BY KAYLEE MEGAN Metro Detroit is home to several historic theaters that have been bringing classic plays and musicals to audiences for years. And whether you’re looking for laughs or drama or song…

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Metro Detroit art and wine lovers celebrated local artists while sipping on delicious wines from Youngblood Vineyard at Art Leaders Gallery in West Bloomfield. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PERRY HASELDEN Metro Detroit art and wine lovers gathered at Art Leaders Gallery in West Bloomfield to celebrate the …

Painting the Immigrant Experience: Ivan Montoya channels two countries’ influences to bring otherworldly stories to life BY PATRICK DUNN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREL ELLIS Having immigrated from Chihuahua, Mexico, to Novi at age 5, painter Ivan Montoya strongly identified with the Spanish express…

Leaning Into Extremes: Martyna Alexander embraces duality to discover a ‘Middle Ground’ of unexpected beauty. BY PATRICK DUNN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREL ELLIS Whether it’s the push and pull between her artist mother and engineer father, the precision of graphic design work and the freedom of fi…

Married artists Rosa Chavez and Leon F. Ruiz have a passion for art inspired by romance BY KORIE WILKINS / SPONSORED BY ROSA CHAVEZ Artists Rosa Chavez and Leon F. Ruiz – married for more than 30 years – have one rule in their shared art studio: A critique isn’t given unless it is requested.…

Using his two hands, Detroit-based sculptor Austen Brantley shapes his identity and finds his artistic voices BY PATRICK DUNN / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREL ELLIS At 26 years old, Detroit-based sculptor Austen Brantley has exhibited work in venues across the country, been commissioned to create scu…

From bonfires and hot air balloons, to garden tours, fireworks and musical experiences around town, there are so many fun things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit! BY SEEN CONTRIBUTORS June 23 Poolside Performances: Photosynthesis, Cranbrook 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Poolside Performances are an e…

Julie Dawson is an altruistic artist, sharing her talent and creativity to spread love and beauty BY JENNIFER LOVY  Julie Dawson is 85 and not even close to slowing down. There’s too much to do. Besides, this prolific artist and author, photographer, designer, speaker, and lifelong volunteer…

From art exhibitions and bar crawls to parades and block parties, here are 5 great ways to celebrate Pride in Metro Detroit this June! BY HANNA SAUVE June 2 – 30 Mighty Real/ Queer Detroit  MR/QD is an organization dedicated to showcasing various queer artists.  Throughout the month of June,…

From feisty romances and teeth-grinding mysteries to love, lust, family and growth, here are our top 10 must-read summer books. BY HANNA SAUVE Summer: the sun is shining, the water’s cool on your sun-kissed skin, and you’re hit with a wave of free time. No matter how you intend to spend your…

Detroit music-based and lifestyle brand WRKSHP is inspiring a new rhythm for the record industry by putting artists first. BY PATRICK DUNN Don’t call it a record label, and don’t say it “signs” musicians. But do expect the new Detroit music-based lifestyle brand known as WRKSHP to challenge …

Visit the Park West Museum in Southfield, one of the best collections in the United States, to see everything from Renoir and Chagall to Picasso, Dali and more. BY KORIE WILKINS BROUGHT TO YOU BY PARK WEST GALLERY I’ve driven past that place a million times.”That’s one of the most common res…

Detroit artist Marlo Broughton’s latest exhibition, Long Days, No Dreams, portrays the ongoing fight for freedom and equal rights for people of color. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PERRY HASELDEN On Feb. 19, Detroit-based artist Marlo Broughton, also known as “MARLOBRO,” debuted his new exhibition at Playg…

How four Frankenmuth natives — whose ‘grandiose’ tour kicks off in Michigan this month — went from small town to stardom BY PATRICK DUNN Over the past five years, four young Frankenmuth natives have rocketed to international stardom on the power of a rather unlikely genre: classic rock. In a…

From Winter Blast and the King Tut Exhibit to making maple syrup or attending an inspiring art exhibit opening, here are some fun things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend.   Winter Blast in Royal Oak – Friday, 2/18 to Sunday, 2/20 Detroit’s favorite cold-weather festival may have moved to …

Monica Mazzotto repopulates Detroit’s abandoned buildings — with lions, penguins, flamingos, and more BY JENNIFER LOVY PHOTOGRAPHY BY MONICA MAZZOTTO Most people consider urban decay an eyesore. But for photographer Monica Mazzotto, empty buildings and dilapidated structures are a worthy bac…

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Turn It Up! Live music is back! Nine great Metro Detroit venues worth checking out BY PATRICK DUNN After a long, Covid-induced hiatus, seeing live music is finally, once again, possible — and Metro Detroit has no shortage of great venues. Music fans are likely already familiar with local ins…

From lots of holiday happenings and winter light displays to a concert by Andrea Bocelli and the Shrine Circus coming to town, there are so many wonderful things to do in Metro Detroit this December! By SEEN Contributors 12/2 – 1/2 GLENLORE TRAILS AURORA – COMMERCE TOWNSHIP This season visit…

Chatting with the comedian Patton Oswalt, who hits Detroit this month on his “Who’s Ready to Laugh?” tour. BY NICOLE FREHSEE MAZUR Who’s ready to laugh? That’s the question Patton Oswalt is asking on his new tour of the same name, which kicked off in September and hits the Fillmore Detroit o…

The original Immersive Van Gogh exhibit is coming to Detroit October 21 to an as-yet-undisclosed location. BY JAMIE LUDWIG UPDATE, 10/23/21: Organizers of Immersive Van Gogh have announced that the exhibit has been postponed until 2022. We will update this post with information as it becomes…

The Detroit Jazz Festival returns to the city virtually over Labor Day Weekend with smooth tunes and historic performances BY JEFF WARANIAK Last Labor Day Weekend, after a summer marked by political tension, racial unrest, and an average of around 150 Covid cases reported daily, the city of …