Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?
We've rounded up three artsy events around Detroit this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from a book launch party to a new stage production.
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Book Launch Party: 'I Got To Keep Moving' by Bill Harris
Head to the Detroit Public Library this Wednesday evening to hear excerpts from author Bill Harris’ new book “I Got to Keep Moving.” The book offers a collection of 25 linked short stories that follow the lives of characters dealing with life changes in the South, pre- and post-Civil War. Detroit musician and storyteller Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. will join Harris as he reads his excepts. Light refreshments will be available after the presentation.
When: Wednesday, Nov.14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Ave.
Price: Free
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Fellowship application workshop with Kresge Arts
Learn some tips and tricks for writing an application that wins a fellowship. This workshop will focus on strategies that best highlight an artist’s work samples and application content to increase the chances of earning a fellowship or Gilda Award from Kresge Arts.
In 2019, Kresge Arts will award 18 artists at any stage in their careers with $25,000 no-strings-attached fellowships. It'll also award two emerging artists with $5,500 Gilda Awards. Past recipients Juan Martinez (2017) and Lynn Crawford (2010 and 2017) will speak at the event.
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Grace in Action, 1725 Lawndale St.
Price: Free
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Stage Production: 'Well-Intentioned White People' by Rachel Lynett
Consider the different ways in which people cope with discrimination through a new stage production at Matrix Theatre Company. "Well-Intentioned White People" by Rachel Lynett tells the story of a university professor who prefers to forget a racial attack, but is drawn into well-intentioned friends' and colleagues' attempts to combat the offense head out.
When: Friday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m.
Where: 2730 Bagley St.
Price: $17-$22
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