by Tamara Turner, Assistant Layout Designer As a young woman growing up in this technological age, I found there to be limitless opportunities for myself. Unfortunately, being so immature that concept ended up being nothing more than a statement. Many months passed me in high school where I did not explore any avenues presented to […]
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Future creates magic with “The WIZRD” by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor 7/10 It’s been two years since Future released an album or solo studio effort. In 2017, Future dropped not one but two albums, both of which were self-titled. The first release was titled “Future,” and the other being “HNDRXX.” Both of these […]
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by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor FRIENDS! The Musical Parody City Theatre 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan Feb. 6 through Feb. 10 Admission/Fees: $30 Based on the phenomenon, Friends! The Musical is an “unauthorized” parody. Creators Bob and Tobly McSmith are distinguished who have worked on other masterpieces such as Bayside! The Saved by […]
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The Heidelberg Project is an art project located in Detroit, founded by Tyree Guyton an Environmental Artist in 1986, to promote history, art and diverse cultures. Guyton beliefs that everyone no matter the culture they came from, have the right to grow and develop. The mission of Heidelberg Project is “to improve the lives of […]
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by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor A Christmas Carol Meadow Brook Theater 378 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester, Mich. Now to Dec. 23 Captivating audiences for 37 years, witness the tale of a “mean-spirited” miser and the ghost that will haunt him. This story was written by the famous Charles Dickens, while the adaptation and […]
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by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor Think/A Tribute to The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 E Warren Ave, Detroit, Mich. Now to Jan 21, 2019 Tue.to Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dig Deeper into the life of the […]
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Schoolcraft students on the rise in the music industry by Cody Yarbrough, Staff Writer We’ve all heard the story of a group of friends getting together to form a rock band and make music, but for these Schoolcraft students it’s more than just a story. The Schoolcraft Connection got a chance to talk to Nick […]
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Our own Mai Nakhala sat down with Schoolcraft’s welding instructor Coley McLean to find out what makes the welding department one of the hottest spots on campus By Mai Nakhala, Photo Editor Tell us about the Welding Program, what the program offers? This is my fourth year here but I taught at Washtenaw Community College […]
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by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn Michigan 48124 313-982-6001 Oct. 12 to 27 Ticket Prices, Admission, Fees: Adult Member $13.75; Youth Member $13.75; Adult Non-Member $16; Youth Nonmembers $16; Children under 2 Free Adventures unfold in Greenfield Village with spooky and magical encounters along a path […]
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by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor A Future in the Arts: Selections from MFA Portfolios Opening Paint Creek Center for the Arts Rochester, Michigan 48307, 407 Pine Street (248) 651-4110 Sept. 22, 4 to 7 p.m. Ticket Prices, Admission, Fees: FREE Join Paint Creek Center for the Arts as they celebrate A Future in […]
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Last Manga Standing and Anime Nights comes to Bradner Library by Joshua Walker, Staff Writer The Bradner Library is hosting Last Manga Standing a tournament-style event to rank the top graphic novels and manga. Manga is a Japanese form of comics and graphic novels typically aimed at adults. The top 16 novels with the most […]
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by Mikey Cebulski, Staff Writer Tens of thousands of music aficionados gravitated to Detroit’s West Riverfront Park on July 28 and 29 for the sixth annual Mo PoP indie music festival. The park provided the perfect backdrop to the city with a 20-acre green oasis overlooking the Detroit riverfront. Concert-goers of all ages expressed themselves […]
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By Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief The case for “Thor: Ragnarok” “Thor: Ragnarok” is a huge turning point for the Thor series. Ragnarok has it all; the visuals, amazing CGI, comedy, more homage to the origins of Norse mythology and the story overall just feels the best it’s ever been. Thor’s “upgrade” is the perfect addition leading […]
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Your arts and entertainment tidbits By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor 55 long nights According to Watchers on the Wall, a community for news on HBO’s popular drama “Game of Thrones,” the show’s eighth and final season will feature a battle the likes of which TV has never seen before. Cast and crew have […]
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Arts and Entertainment events to enjoy summer in Metro-Detroit By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor May Zoo Brew The Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067 May 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. $45 advance admission, $50 at the door, $85 VIP and $30 Designated Driver Lions and tigers and beer, […]
Continue ReadingLineup of Metro Detroit’s biggest upcoming concerts this season Compiled by Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor Date Time Venue Headliner Genre May 20 7 p.m Little Caesars Arena Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train Rock June 1 June 15 June 22 June 26 All Day 7:30 p.m 8 p.m. […]
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“Isolation” cements Kali Uchis’s presence as unconventional pop enchantress By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor 4.5/5 stars One of the most understandable reasons that pop music often gets a bad rep is due to its repetitive nature, over glossy poster children and production and lyrics that feel so vain and empty. Colombian-American songstress Kali Uchis has […]
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The Weeknd’s “My Dear Melancholy,” exactly how it sounds By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor 4.5/5 stars Longtime fans of The Weeknd will typically recall fondly his artsy, intimate origins that intricately crafted masterpieces like “Trilogy” and “Kiss Land.” With releases like 2016’s “Starboy” and featured vocals on tracks of friends like Lana Del Rey […]
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Industry stars pay tribute to legendary composer with “Unmasked: The Platinum Collection” By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor 4.5/5 stars Ahead of British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 70th birthday and hot on the heels of his autobiography, some of the biggest names in modern music and theater have united to pay tribute to the legendary […]
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“Captain America: Civil War” vs “Guardians of the Galaxy” By Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief Captain America: Civil War Guardians of the Galaxy Year Released 2016 2014 Running Time 2 hours 27 minutes 2 hours, 1 minute Opening Weekend (USA) $179,139,142 $94,320,883 Cumulative Worldwide Gross $1,153,304,495 $774,176,600 Internet Movie Data Base (IMDB) 7.8/10 8.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes 91% […]
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“Iron Man 3” vs “Spider-Man: Homecoming” By Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief Iron Man 3 Spider-Man: Homecoming Year Released 2013 2017 Running Time 2 hours, 10 minutes 2 hours, 13 minutes Opening Weekend (USA) $174,144,585 $117,027,053 Cumulative Worldwide Gross $1,215,439,994 $880,166,924 Internet Movie Data Base (IMDB) 7.2/10 7.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes 80% 92% Statistics from IMDB.com and RottonTomatoes.com The […]
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