Participants wanted for Detroit Fashion Hackathon
It’s impossible, or at the very least, unwise, to imagine growth in any industry these days without factoring in the role of technology. Fashion is certainly no exception. In fact, it's becoming critical. Whether it's reaching social media influencers, or customers, tech plays a role. Consumers want discounts and purchasing options at their fingertips at all times. This is what makes the upcoming Detroit Fashion Hackathon
12 things to do in Michigan in April 2018
Maple running in trees and fools running in the streets are just two of the ways Michigan comes to life after a sleepy winter this spring. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in April 2018. April 5-7 Grand Rapids Film Festival – Grand Rapids Unlike some other film fests, this event focuses equal attention on providing educational opportunities for members of the local
Honoring Michigan’s first female conservation officer
Huldah Neal, shown here in her later years, was the nation’s first female conservation officer. (Photo courtesy of the Traverse Area District Library) In 1897, Huldah Neal became a deputy game warden for Grand Traverse County. Thereby cementing her little-known legacy as the first female conservation officer in the United States. This is according to press reports of the day. Hall of Fame Nomination
ArtPrize call for venues and artists begins
Aside from the art itself and of course the size of the monetary awards, arguably the most astounding aspect of ArtPrize in Grand Rapids is the number and variety of venues that participate. They can range from the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) to a police station, with a variety of restaurants, shops, offices, churches and more in between. Now, the 2018 Artprize call for venues
Chelsea’s Purple Rose Theatre seeking apprentices
Actor and playwright, Jeff Daniels, returned to his roots t0 found the Purple Rose Theatre Company in 1991. He created the company to provide a creative home for emerging talent, as well as seasoned professionals. He wanted to help them learn more about, and to practice, their craft. Now that home in Chelsea, Michigan, is looking for some new residents. Purple Rose Theatre Apprenticeships Applications are
Big Sean and Emagine Entertainment partner on Detroit project
It may surprise some people to realize that there is no movie theater in the heart of Detroit. There are lovely venues capable of showing a movie, but nowhere to go on a random Sunday afternoon when you just feel like catching a flick. Two seemingly unlikely partners are set to change that—Paul Glantz’s Emagine Entertainment and rapper Big Sean, a.k.a Sean Anderson. Big Sean and