Ann Arbor-native Mayer Hawthorne has made quite a name for himself recently. He has been sharing his brand of Detroit-influenced soul music with the world. He was discovered a few years ago by an independent record label executive named Peanut Butter Wolf, and released his second album How Do You Do last fall on major label Universal Republic.

Bollywood comes to Detroit's Music Hall.

Hamtramck is the site of a battle circling around the issue of Street Art that is popping up all over the city.

Mosaic Theatre has its newest production "Now That I Can Dance."

Do you know your Ernies? Vie for a chance to win tickets to see Ernie: A Play about the Basbeall Legend at the City Theatre now through July 29, 2012.

Comedy Writer Carol Leifer talks to WDET's Laura Weber about her long running success in writing for television.

WDET's Rob St. Mary and Brad Frost of the Detroit Institute of Arts share with Craig a look at this past weekend's "Reveal Your Detroit" event.

Baritone Edward Parks and tenor Jesus Garcia of The Pearl Fishers visit WDET before their weekend performances at the Michigan Opera Theater.

Grammy Award winner Allee Willis visits the studio.

Detroit’s art and culture scene has tons to offer… from Jazz and classical music to poetry slams and avant-garde theater. As immigrants continue moving into the region they have become an intricate part of the regions cultural landscape… bringing with them new cuisine, music and dance. Senegalese Dancer Seydi Saar shares her story about coming to Detroit and becoming Artistic Director of the Rowe Niodior Dance Company.

There is a major difference in the work protocols under which the Millennial or Gen Y generation and the Baby Boomer generation prefer to work. Not only the day-to-day office protocols, but also the physical work environment. Craig speaks with two people about just how different the approach to work is for the two generations.

The Joffrey Ballet is performing on Thursday, April 12.

Poet Rachel McKibbens comes in studio to talk about her latest publication and read a selection or two.

Comedian Billy Gardell, star of Molly and Mike, comes to WDET to share some jokes and talk about his stand up act at Motor City Casino.

Travis Wright joins Craig for another preview of this week's entertainment in and around Detroit.

Music Producer Don Was stops by the studio to chat with Craig about some of the collaborations he has been a part of in his lengthy career.

It's Aretha Franklin's birthday on Sunday and WDET pays homage to the beloved Motown musician.

In light of Wayne State University's Hilberry Theatre celebrating its 50th anniversary, Craig is joined by local actresses, Daniel Cochrane and Yesmeen Mikhail, and the Hilberry's Alex Stewart.

WDET's Rob St. Mary and Amy Miller have read the book, they've heard the hype and are looking forward to the film release. Now it's time for them to talk about "The Hunger Games" with Craig.

The Marche Du Nain Rouge is coming-up this Sunday, March 25th. Craig speaks with the event's founder, Francis Grunow, and organizer, Peter VanDyke.

Interlochen Center for the Arts, located just outside Traverse City, celebrates its 50th anniversary this May.

WDET's Travis Wright explains what's poppin' this weekend in the Metro-Detroit music scene.

Craig welcomes Daniel Falconer and Andrew Rodney, writers and producers of DEFORCE: America's Past, Detroit's Future, to talk about the new film "Deforce" which premiers at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

The South by Southwest Arts and Music Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, kicked off on March 9th with over 2,000 acts at 90 venues.

Travis Wright joins Craig for his usual weekend update, revealing music happenings around Detroit, Ann Arbor and other local hot spots.

Author Joe Grimm joins Craig to discuss his new book, "Coney Detroit," and talks about Discover Detroit, the book-launching event taking place at the Detroit Historical Museum tomorrow night.

Michigan Historical Commission Vice President Jack Dempsey joins Craig discussing efforts to restore and preserve the 1840's home of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant on the State Fairgrounds in Detroit.

The second annual Uptown Film Festival is March 8th through 11th in Birmingham, including discussions on the current trends and issues affecting Michigan's film scene.

Njia Kai stops-by to talk with Amy about the 2012 Performers Music Expo at Wayne County Community College District's new performing arts center.

Egyptian-American comedian, Ahmed Ahmed, stops by The Craig Fahle Show to preview his March 2nd and 3rd appearances at The Magic Bag.

Wayne State University English Professor Bill Harris (right) visits WDET to talk about his new book with WDET.

Rachelle Ferrell performs live in the WDET studios in advance of her performance at Motor City Casino tonight. New Soul Sunday's Nick Austin interviews her.

Metro Times' Brian Smith joins Craig for a 'Blowout' musical preview.

Craig speaks with Crain's Detroit Business' Sherri Welch about expected renovations to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, including the creation of new museum entrances and an out-door sculpture park.

Detroit documentary filmmaker, Lerone Wilson, speaks about his film, "Colored Frames." The documentary exposes racism within the world of art galleries and explores the influences, inspirations and experiences of black artists.

Travis offers some activity and musical event suggestions for listeners to enjoy this weekend. So, spend your extra day this month a little early and in the company of one of the many fantastic bands from his selection!

Craig Fahle Show Producer Amy Miller speaks with Maud Lyon, Founding Director of The Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan, about how members are preparing for an Artful Staycation.

Green Toe Gardens co-owners Rich Wieske and Joan Mandell join the Craig Fahle Show to talk about their beekeeping workshop.

Amy welcomes director Lionel Walsh along with lead actors, Lorelei Sturm and Andrew Papa to discuss the Hilberry production of "Summer and Smoke."

Craig welcomes Arab-American writer, producer, and comedian Dean Obeidallah to the show. Obeidallah brings his unique brand of humor to MSU Feb. 23 and the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn Feb. 24.

WDET’s Martina Guzman interviews Maija Garcia, the Metro Detroiter who became the Creative Director for FELA.

Craig welcomes Detroit-area poet and Associate Director of the Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies Ethriam Brammer and Jacqueline Vazquez, the president of WSU's El Salon de Nuestra Cultura student organization. The organization is screening the documentary "Precious Knowledge", Friday, February 17, in WSU's General Lectures Building.

Every two weeks, WDET's Support the Arts program features a regional arts an cultural institution that deserves further attention. This time, It's the letterpress print house Signal-Return.

Craig previews The Cottage and Lakefront Living Show with Executive Director of the Michigan Lake and Stream Association William "Scott" Brown and Deborah Baughman, an attorney with Southfield-based Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer, and Weiss law firm, who is presenting the "Keeping the Family in the Family Cottage" seminar at the show. The Cottage and Lakefront Living Show happens at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi February 23 - 26.

From Jennifer Hudson's Whitney Houston musical tribute to Adele's near-sweep of award wins, WDET's Ann Delisi joins Craig to recap highlights from the Grammys.

Listeners of The Craig Fahle Show get a special performance by local jazz-inspired vocalist, Ben Sharkey.

MetroTimes Movie Critic Jeff Meyers joins Craig to discuss Star Wars 3-D and other re-releases of popular movies in the 3-D format. Craig takes listener calls on whether or not you're excited to see Star Wars again in 3-D.

In this episode, Craig discusses the life of Fela Kuti, as well as the history and politics of Nigeria that were the backdrop of his life, with Professor Tejumola Olaniyan and Nigerian artist, Lemi Ghariokwu. Music Hall Artistic Director and President Vince Paul explains why bringing the Tony-Award winning musical--'Fela!'--to Detroit was essential.

Detroit Artist Miguel "BeloZro" Yeoman and James Feagin, Project Manager for Imagine Detroit Together, join Craig to discuss the Imagine Detroit Together project.

Detroit's oldest and largest architectural preservation organization Preservation Wayne is changing it's name to Preservation Detroit and Craig spoke with Interim Executive Director Marion Christiansen and President Melanie Markowicz about the change.

Craig welcomes Emmy-Award winning actress and MASH alum Loretta Swit to the show along with Sesame Street's "Maria", Sonia Manzano to discuss Nora and Delia Ephron's Love, Loss, and What I Wore.

When Juliette Gordon Low, founded the Girl Scouts USA, she imagined the organization could be "the magic thread" that would connect girls everywhere. 100 years later, the Girls Scouts do much more than just sell cookies. Denise Dalrymple, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan, former troop leader Maria Salinas and current scout, Addison Mauck talk to Craig Fahle about the organizatio’s role in Metro Detroit.

WDET's Travis Wright joins Craig to update everyone on the latest happenings in and around Detroit.

The Craig Fahle Show proudly presents a WDET studio performance from the Shanghai Quartet.

Craig speaks with Belle Isle Conservancy Board Member Vance Patrick and former Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium Secretary Jennifer Boardman about this Saturday's Shiver on the River 2012. The February 4th event will run from 10a.m. to 3p.m.

Craig discusses the opening of Royal Blood, the new exhibit at Start Gallery, with the gallery's founder, Jason Reed.

Craig speaks with Cloud Nine Theater Productions' Jon Goldstein about his plans to renovate Maple Art Theatre of Bloomfield Hills, including new and continuing attractions.

How do they do what they do??? Cirque du Soleil comes to Detroit with it's show, Quidam, February 2nd-5th. Craig speaks with publicist, Jessica Leboeuf, about the show.

Award-winning poet, editor, and educator, Naomi Long Madgett, has nurtured aspiring Detroit poets through her teaching, annual poetry award, and publishing company. She has recently been named the 2012 Kresge Eminent Artist. Craig speaks with Madgett about her work and receiving this distinguished award.

Chasing the Spirit: Gorovodu in Southern Togo is an ethnographic film dedicated to exploring the rituals and ceremonies of Gorovodu religion as it is practiced by Ewe peoples in West Africa. Gorovodu is a medicine and healing Vodu sect practiced by a minority of Ewe in Ghana and Togo that exists side-by-side with other Vodu sects, Christianity, and Islam. Craig speaks with Filmmaker and Professor, Eric Montgomery, about his work on this film

WDET's Travis Wright let's listeners know the latest shindigs, musical attractions and everything else worth attending this weekend!

Andy Miller and Ben Potter speak with Craig about the launch of their new, internet publication 'The Detroit Journal'.

Craig welcomes the host and producer of Graceful Aging, Gregory Bator, to discuss the role technology plays in the lives of baby boomers.

Every two weeks, WDET’s Support the Arts initiative features an area non-profit or low profit arts & culture organization. This go 'round, it's Detroit Lives! And Philip Lauri's films After The Factory.

Musician Mitch Ryder talks to Craig about his career and new autobiography, “Devils & Blue Dresses,” and his new album, "The Promise."

Craig talks Academy Award nominations with Breanne Heldman of MTV's Nextmovie.com.

The Henry Ford President Patricia Mooradian joins Craig to discuss the museum's new permanent exhibit, “Driving America."

As precursor to WDET's upcoming community meeting at the Detroit Waldorf School, Craig speaks with Pewabic Pottery Executive Director Terese Ireland about the historic role of the creative hub in Indian Village and the region.

For his third and final installment of the "Einstein on the Beach" special series leading up to the performances this weekend, WDET's Travis Wright interviews WNYC's "Soundcheck host John Schaefer.

Krista Tippett and the "On Being" team visit East Detroit and speak with Chinese-American philosopher and civil rights legend Grace Lee Boggs.

Craig speaks with the Detroit Opera House's Dr. David DiChiera and Michael Hauser about the history of the institution, which now spans nine decades.

Actor & Singer Van Hughes, who stars as Johnny in "American Idiot: The Musical", joins Craig to speak about the show.

On Sunday, January 15th 2012 thousands met at the Michigan Theater to play fly-on-wall as Einstein on the Beach creators Philip Glass and Robert Wilson, with choreographer Lucinda Childs and moderator Anne Bogart, unspun the dense, enigmatic and magical "opera."

After our minds were officially blown, WDET held an afterglow at the Arbor Brewing Company with listeners who submitted our favorite "Einstein is ... sentences.

Craig welcomes the Metro Times for their weekly segment. This week, Detroitblogger John with his takeaway from the North American International Auto Show.

WDET’s Rob St. Mary speaks to Exhibitions Director Mary Fortuna and featured artist Lynn Galbreath about the "Four" art show at the Paint Creek Center for the Arts.

The Craig Fahle Show hosts a special musical performance by kanun player Ara Topouzian.

Craig is joined by former Ritchie Boy Dr. Guy Stern, as well as Executive Director of the Holocaust Memorial Center Stephen Goldman, to discuss his experience during the war and his work to create this exhibit to tell their story and to preserve the memories of this brave group.

The historic delivery of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech as it was given in Detroit, in June of 1963. Dr. King stands not before the Lincoln Memorial, addressing an audience of 200 thousand, but in Detroit two months before, addressing a crowd of 500 thousand...

Craig and WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn talk about noteworthy local events listeners can attend this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

WDET's Travis Wright joins Craig to preview this weekend the Wright Way

Craig speaks with WDET's Travis Wright about the influence of social media on art & culture in American Today. He is joined by pop-artist Zac Gorman who benefited from selling his art on his website.

In Part 1 of our "Einstein on the Beach" series leading up to the performances, WDET's Travis Wright interviews Ann Arbor-based operatic soprano Lindsay Kesselman.

Cave Detroit is an artist collective as well as a gallery and performance space located deep inside the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit. WDET’s Travis Wright spoke with Cave artist and talent buyer Andrew Davis.

Travis previews "Einstein on the Beach," the spectacular 20th century opera that will be performed later this month in Ann Arbor. Plus, Travis' weekly list of must-see, must-do events for the upcoming weekend.

WDET reached out to listeners through the Public Insight Network to collect stories and photos of their “first cars” just in time for the 2012 North American International Auto Show.

The responses have been amazing and fun! Take a look and then share your stories/photos!

The 16th Annual Urban Wheel Awards is Sunday, January 8, 2012 in the Soundboard Theatre at the Motor City Casino Hotel in Detroit. This networking event and global marketing initiative is attended by hundreds of media, automotive executives, businesses, politicians, celebrities, and community and trade organizations who come together to promote multicultural consumer awareness of auto manufacturers, vehicles, technology, suppliers, dealers, community service and other areas in the auto industry. The Urban Wheel Awards also honors companies and individuals who have made significant progress in embracing diversity.

In this segment of The Craig Fahle Show, Craig speaks with the founder of the award-focused event, Randi Payton.

Motown born and influenced Singer Eliza Neals talks about her new album, 'Messin With a Fool.' On this album she worked with musical legend, Barrett Strong, who wrote Papa Was a Rolling Stone, Money and I Heard It Through the Grape Vine to name a few.

Neals says the Motown sound is being hijacked by English recording artists, and that she is going to be the Detroiter to continue the unique sound with its soulful rock and blues tradition.

January of 2012 is the worldwide release of 'Messin With a Fool.'

Enter for your chance to join WDET at a special conversation between "Einstein on the Beach" creators Robert Wilson & Philip Glass and an afterglow reception at the Arbor Brewing Co.

Travis stops by the studio to tell Craig about his special News Year's Eve show and different bands listeners can catch tonight until its time to ring in 2012.

The holiday music celebration continues on The Craig Fahle Show with guests from Metro Detroit's a cappella group, Two Weeks Notice. Listen and hum along as they be perform seasonal favorites. Happy Holidays from The Craig Fahle Show!

Craig is joined by Tempermill Studios Founder Dave Feeny to discuss the Detroit Sounds and Spirits Spectacular. Also in this segment, Craig invites local female barbershop quartet, The Barrettes, for an a capella performance.

It's the end of the year, and 2011 was definitely one for the books. So, what really stood out for you? Today, Craig asks listeners for some of their nods for the year's "best of". Who's Metro Detroit's "person of the year"? What was the biggest story of 2011? The best movie? Call 313-577-1019 and voice your end-of-the-year review!

The Detroit Masonic Temple Theatre Company will launch the Templar Jazz Series on Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31, 2011. Internationally renowned jazz trumpet player and Miles Davis protégé Wallace Roney will perform with his sextet inside the Knights Templar Chapel for two incredible nights of exhilarating live music.

Today on the show, Craig speak with the show's director, Innovation Drum Company President Steve Badalament.

Metro Times Listings Editor Megan O'Neil joins Craig to talk about her cover-story, 'Where to Party 2011 Away.' In it, She shares local venues in Metro Detroit where people can celebrate the upcoming New Year's Eve.

Brent Davin Vance and Bill Meyer join Craig to discuss "A Jazzy Christmas".

The comedy play, 'Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!),' will be performed tonight at the Palace. Craig speaks to local director and head of Etico Productions, John Manfredi.

Craig speaks with Unsilent Night: Detroit organizers Jay Scott and Bronwen Hupp about the upcoming winter event.

Jazz legend Wendell Harrison speaks with Craig about his life and music.

Guitar virtuoso, Stanley Jordan, stops by for a special performance at WDET. Jordan is widely known for his jazz-influenced covers of songs played in his unconventional and percussive style of playing. Take a well deserved musical interlude with The Craig Fahle Show.

Craig speaks with former Michiganian cast-members of the musical, 'Wicked,' Laurel Harris and Ryan Patrick Farrell, currently performing at the Detroit Opera House.

The Henry Ford is gearing up to deck the halls for a holiday celebration. Jim Johnson, Senior Manager of Creative Programs at The Henry Ford, joins Craig to discuss the museum's annual Christmas-time celebration.

Craig talks to authors, Barbara Krueger and Marla Overhiser Collum, about their historic church and photography book.

Chris Handyside of The MetroTimes joins Craig to discuss his article on Detroit's Beehive Recording studio.

Craig talks to singer, Paul King, about his upcoming performance with The Rhythm Society Orchestra in Midtown's 39th Annual Noel Night.

On Friday night November 11th about 40 people gathered at Detroit Comics in Ferndale for chance to ask questions of "On the Media" host Brooke Gladstone about her new non-fiction graphic novel, "The Influencing Machine".

You can listen in here!

Craig talks to guest, Tony Micheals, CEO of The Parade Company.

Skidmore Studio moves back to the City of Detroit for the first time in more than 50 years. Craig talks to the creative studio's current president and CEO, Tim Smith, about what this move means for the company and city.

WDET's Travis Wright joins Craig for his weekly tips on which weekend shows are must-see.

Craig is joined by Scott Thompson and Kevin McDonald of "Kids in the Hall" fame. The two sketch comics are currently on tour with their new show "Two Kids, One Hall". The stand-up comedy tour kicked-off in August and will be in Detroit this weekend, with two performances at the Magic Bag tonight.

onBeing's Krista Tippett interviews Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash's daughter, about music, literature, life and spirituality. Watch a live stream of the one-on-one interview at 5:25pm today.

Chris Rock made a movie about it. It's part of a multi-million dollar industry. But we bet you didn't realize there was a community organizing around it in your neighborhood. This October, WDET was invited by the folks at Naturally Flyy Detroit to "Faces, Fro's & Funk Part II" at the The Artist Village in Old Redford, Detroit. Here's what we saw & heard.

Metro Times Editor Kim Heron and Design Director Justin Rose join Craig to discuss their criteria for the best images of the new site's Flickr pool.

Craig is joined by Motown's first employee, Al Abrams, for a Behind the Scenes look at Motown. Abrams has a new book, Hype & Soul and is speaking at the Jewish Book Fair on November 13th.

A Christmas Story is coming to Detroit. The popular holiday favorite is getting a Broadway makeover and coming to the Fisher Theatre as a musical. Craig welcomes Justin Paul, one half of the production's music team. The U-of-M grad is responsible for writing the music.

Reed Kroloff, Director of Cranbrook Academy of Art and Greg Wittkopp, Director of the Cranbrook Museum join Craig to talk about the November 11th reopening of Cranbrook Art Museum after a two-year, $22 million restoration and expansion.

An event taking place at the Magic Bag in Ferndale on Thursday is being billed as a battle between “found” objects. In one corner is the creators of Ann Arbor based Found Magazine… who collect misplaced notes, pictures and materials. In the other corner are the creators of Wisconsin based Found Footage Festival… who collect odd and humorous videos. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to Nick Prueher (Prooh-er) of the Found Footage Festival about his love of unloved VHS tapes and this week’s event.

Kresge Arts in Detroit Director Michelle Perron and female hip-hop artist, "Invincible," join Craig to talk about the foundation's artist fellowship. Invincible also gives WDET a special live, on-air performance.

Craig speaks with Mark Stryker of the Detroit Free Press about what the future holds for the Detroit Science Center.

Travis gives his weekend entertainment picks, including: The Crofoot Creepy Cheapy Halloween Treat IV, Motor City Funk Night at the Majestic (with Will Sessions), Future Islands at the Magic Stick, DAMNED: An Exhibition of Enlightened Darkness at the Tangent Gallery/Hastings Ballroom, and Joan Baez at the Ark.

Craig is joined by comedian, Frank Santorelli, who will be performing at The Palace as part of The Godfathers of Comedy, as well as the shows producer, Ron Onesti.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Popular and Community Programs Director Keith Koppmeier joins Craig in the studio to discuss what kid-friendly musical attractions the DSO has for this Halloween.

Jazz performer and top saxophonist, Ernie Krivda, joins Craig in-studio to talk to Craig about his new album, "Blues for Pekar."

Craig is joined by Kim Heron, editor of the Metro Times, and musician Ralphe Armstrong.

I just wanted to share a few thoughts and photos from my experience at last night’s Theatre Bizarre “The Initiation”.

Wednesday October 19

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Detroit 2000-2010 as seen through the eyes of various photographers. DIA has a new exhibit called "Detroit Revealed", we get the skinny on who's photo's are on display when Craig speaks with Carlos Diaz; Photographer and professor at College for Creative Studies and Nancy Barr; photo curator at the DIA

Meet Denial, a Canadian graffiti artist.

Panelists join Craig to discuss the continuation of the "American Dream," alive in immigrant communities.

If our panel judges deem you a winner, you'll receive a pair of tickets to the Eastern Market Michigan Apple Gala on Friday, October 14th, from 6 to 10 pm, at Eastern Market, Shed 3. (We'll email winners' names to Eastern Market to put on "the list.")

Craig speaks with Peter Sagal, host of the popular NPR program 'Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!'.

“It’s a struggle to make it. It’s a struggle once you do make it, to stay there and it’s a struggle to survive even if things go down. It ever ends. And all I want to do is just keep doing it. I’ve been living the dream and I’m so grateful and every moment is being appreciated ten times to the level it might have been if I had made it when I was young.” - Steve "Lips" Kudlow, guitarist/lead singer of Anvil

Craig hosts a Rhapsody in Boop panel discussion, featuring the star of the theatrical performance, vocalist, Kathy Kosins, as well as President of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Juanita Moore, Detroit Film Theatre Curator Elliot Wilhelm, and Michigan Opera House Founder and Director of Community Programs and Learning, Karen DiChiera.

Craig talks to Comedian Eddie Griffin

Ann Parsons, CEO and President of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, speaks with Craig about its upcoming season.

Canadian Graffiti Artist Daniel Joseph Bombardier--also known as "Denial"--talks to Craig about his upcoming first American solo-exhibition. The exhibition will be at Gallery 323 in Royal Oak, starting Saturday October 8th.

Crain's Detroit Business talks to Craig about the financial status of the Detroit Science Center.

Erik and Israel of the Detroit Design Center talk with Craig about the new table they designed and built for WDET.

John Schaefer, host of Soundcheck, heard weekday afternoons at 2pm on WDET, discusses how we can introduce classical music to a new generation and make it relevant in the 21th century.

Museum of Science and Industry Vice President of Marketing Rob Gallas, and local contestant, Motoko Maegawa, join Craig to discuss the museum's Month at the Museum contest.

“It’s like a trip to Disneyland for your mind, except the rides come to you!” - Ron Arnold, TEDx Detroit attendee.

My look at TEDx Detroit 2011 by Rob St. Mary

Elizabeth Merritt, Founding Director of The Center for the Future of Museums, speaks with Craig about the importance of museums as city cultural centers.

WDET's Ann Delisi joins Craig to discuss this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees.

WDET's Rob St. Mary speaks with Craig about the upcoming TED Talks taking place in Detroit.

Comedian D.L. Hughley talks to Noah Ovshinsky.

Martina Guzman speaks with University of Michigan Musical Society President Ken Fischer about his inspirations in pushing boundaries for desegregation in theaters, as well as about the musical line-up for this year.

In our weekly special with the MetroTimes, Editor Curt Guyette joins Craig to discuss a new documentary about American Indian Boarding Schools. The are joined by Fay Givens, Executive Director of American Indian Services.

Fans react to the new relaunch of DC comic book characters.

Rob talks to Craig about the opening of ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, highlighting Metro Detroit artists.

Meredith Kerekes, Chief of Staff for Techtown, speaks with Craig about being one of three Detroit organizations--including MOCAD and Midtown Detroit, Inc.--to receive funds from Art Place.

Back in June, I interviewed with Dan Merritt of Green Brain Comics in Dearborn about his scheme.

The plan was to get a bunch of artists to do a page from "Fantastic Four" #1 to honor the 50th anniversary of the first issue of the series which ushered in, what fans call, "the Marvel Universe".

Well, he did it! And the results, well, look fantastic!

Travis Wright discusses the upcoming Fall Arts & Culture Metrotimess magazine issue.

Craig is joined by David Magidson (Artistic Director of the Jewish Ensemble Theatre) and Gary Anderson (Artistic Producing Director of The Plowshares Theatre) to discuss artistic cooperation and collaboration between Detroit theatre groups.

As the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit opens the second installment of the “Barely There” exhibition, the Midtown museum is also hosting a French artist with her first solo show in the United States.

Stephanie Nava is presenting the piece “Considering a Plot (Dig for Victory)” which looks at the British version of “Victory Gardens” during World War Two and comments on the current ideas of urban gardening.

Nava talked to me about her piece, her interest in Detroit music and her experience at MOCAD.

As the city gears up for the Detroit Design Festival, eight days of events aimed at celebrating and attracting entrepreneurial creatives, WDET's Nichole Christian talks with Chandra Moore, a California-born young architect who sees bringing innovative design to urban communities as a way to combat despair in Detroit and other cities.

Regular Contributor Lori Robinson, Editor of BLAC Magazine, talks to Craig about Detroit Fashion Week. She will be joined by Robert Collins, CEO of Uneek Collections.

Trolling the “interwebs” today and I came across something you might be interested in reading. SPIN has a piece called “8 Myths About Nirvana's 'Nevermind'".

The Moth's true-story telling competition, the GrandSLAM, is coming up On September 19.

Law Professor Peter Hammer will be on the show to discuss Harry Belafonte's lecture at Wayne State University, on September 8th.

Over the past few weeks I have been looking for various perspectives looking back on the September 11th attacks from the community and the arts.

“The Residents” are a multi-media music/art group that has been around nearly 40 years. During that time, no one has learned their identity. It’s part of their idea – that the art is more important than the personalities making it.

So, I offer you this interview with Hardy Fox of the Cryptic Corporation. Cryptic is the management company which handles “The Residents”.

Fox spoke to me via Skype about “The Residents”, the group’s 2002 album “Demons Dance Alone” – which was created in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, and about how artists could/do use the events and aftermath ten years on from that day.

The First Lady of Detroit, Yvette Bing along with Cynthia Ford join us to celebrate the Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts exhibition at this gala fundraiser for The Wright Museum. This dazzling, one-of-a-kind experience and unforgettable evening of dance includes a strolling dinner buffet and entertainment, private tours of the 40 Years of Firsts exhibit, Dance Theatre of Harlem performances including New Bach and Return, and the Dance the Night Away After Affair. Tickets and details available here.

WDET reporter Rob St. Mary and film critic Jeff Meyers talk with Noah Ovshinsky about the portrayal of terrorism and 9/11 in movies and entertainment over the past 10 years.

30 Mosques in 30 States is Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq’s Ramadan road trip across the United States. Craig catches up with them on the final day of Ramadan and their final state; New York.

The annual People's Arts Festival at the Russell Industrial Center will be held August 27-28.

Chris O'Droski joins Craig to talk about the Michigan Soberfest, set for Saturday August 27th at the Washtenaw Alano Club. There will be no cover charge, or alcohol, but there will be a variety of live music, fun, food, and activities for children.

Detroit's historic theaters open their doors to those curious about the history and the future of awesome theaters in our city. Preservation Wayne is offering a theater tour and Craig finds out where the bus will stop.

From downtown to Corktown, Ferndale to Ypsi, soon to be WDET's afternoon host, Travis Wright fills us in on concerts, parties, exhibits, and events happening this weekend that he'd consider going to.

Have you ever though to yourself, “Self, I love music, but I don’t really have time to listen to it. Wouldn’t it be awesome if someone took great music and the condensed it into little – oh, say 60 second – chunks so I can get on with my day?”

Me neither!

But be glad that Detroit’s own Troy Gregory has done that for you!

Pulitzer Prize winner Philip Levine, known for his detailed and personal verse about the working class, has been appointed the country's new poet laureate. The Detroit native joins Craig.

Clothing Designer Joe Faris and his partner Mark D’Andreta, President of TDIC Industrial Coverings joined forces to create The Motor City Denim Co. They are producing jeans now available to consumers.

Should be a wild west theatrical performance like no other.

This week's Metro Times cover showcases Blair, a Detroit poet, singer-songwriter, writer, performer, musician, and community activist who passed away July 23.

Carbon Arts is an organization founded by artists Casey Westbrook & Aaron McCaffery whose long term goal is to teach the art of iron casting. We are currently in the process of obtaining our non-profit status in the State of Michigan. Casey & Aaron met their Detroit crew while working on Matthew Barney’s film “KHU”, which was filmed in & around Detroit in 2010. Together, they designed & built the cupolas (furnaces) for an iron pour for the film, which at 25 tons, is the largest iron pour for art ever attempted. -FB

So, if you are looking for another flavor from Detroit’s hip-hop spectrum – do yourself a favor and check out the free download of SOULBOT2 from Robo-Robb.

Find jumbo apples in various farmers markets throughout the metro area as part of the Michigan Apple Trail, a community art project launched by Detroit's Eastern Market.

The Faire with an "e" is here again this summer at The Henry Ford Museum.

Once upon a time....Fantasy, Folklore and Fairy Tales take over the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores for a wonderful look at childhood fantasy.

At the bare minimum, do yourself a favor and spent six minutes to watch the Nixon short because I think Curtis's film has a lot to say about the mindset and political climate we find ourselves in today.

BLAC's July cover story features 10 Detroit artists and their perspectives on using art to transform Detroit. Olayami Dabls, 2011 Kresge Fellow Artist, is one of the featured artists. He joins us in studio with BLAC editor Lori Robinson.

All the talk today about a heat wave coming over the next week to the Detroit area has me thinking about films that mean summer.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Historian and Author Alan Taylor will be in Amherstburg, Ontario (about 30 minutes south of the bridge or tunnel) on Tuesday, July 19th at 7pm to discuss the "Civil" War of 1812.

Local hip-hop artist Doc Waffles welcomes you to "Seizure Suit Farms" - a nice place to visit.

Do you the funny pages with your children? Where you introduced to newspaper reading through comics?

What crowd funding opportunities have you taken part in or are you excited about?

Earlier this week I did a story about the history of Theatre Bizarre and the new effort to create a documentary about "the greatest masquerade on earth".

So, Thursday night I headed over to the Crofoot in Pontiac to check out the scene.

Julliard alum brings fine arts program to the Covenant House Michigan Chapel.

The comedian, producer and political satirist talks about her experience working on the Comedy Central hit and her upcoming performance in Pontiac.

The Grande, Cobo, Olympia, the Stick, St. Andrew's and too many more to name. Tell us about your most memorable concert experience in Detroit.

Once a year, the Music Hall transforms itself into the “Paradise Valley Cotton Club”. This year's Jazz Age-themed benefit will happen June 10th.