THIS SATURDAY - Small Wonders 5 - An Exhibition of Tiny Art & Films

 

On Saturday July 08 2017 at Atomic Cafe Gallery in Hamtramck comes a grand event of tiny proportions called “Small Wonders – An Exhibition of Tiny Art“.  This curated exhibition will feature 78 works fine works in various mediums from artists local and international, created with only one guideline in mind…all artwork must 5 inches and under.

Now in its 5th year, Small Wonders has grown to include a small festival of 15 film shorts and a gallery of artists creating tiny art live.  And returning once again, the smooth lounge singer extraordinaire Konrad Lee (close friend of Satori Circus) will be singing a selection of tiny themed songs.  And tiny desserts!

Admission is $5 and all ages are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you there!

The 2017 Big Roster or Tiny Artists

Aaron Beylerian (Waterford) Alex Wilson (Rochester Hills) Allison Tanenhaus (Somerville, MA) B.P. LeGault (Royal Oak) Baron L. J. Robertson (Ann Arbor) Becca Plantus (Royal Oak) Braden Duncan (Seattle, WA) Brandon Heard (Inkster) Carol Morris (Saline) Carrie Care Wheeler (Plymouth) Christine DAgostini (Dearborn) Christopher W. Morris (Detroit) Claudia Hershman (Huntington Woods) Clever9design (Harper Woods) D. A. Shumate (Pittsburgh, PA) Darleen Urbanek (Sterling Heights) Debbee Lotito (Lathrup Village) Debraha Watson (West Bloomfield) Dekilah (Detroit) DVS (Detroit) Earthenwood Studio (Hazel Park) Edward Duff (Birmingham) Eve Noir (Detroit) Grixdolls (Harrison Township) Heather Thornton (Royal Oak) Heming (Waterford) Irene Mokra (Ann Arbor) Jack O. Summers (Detroit) Jackie Brooks (Grosse Pointe Farms) Jane Reiter (Lansing) Jen Casper (Lincoln Park)

Jenny Creech (Waterford) Joseph Ferraro (Fernadale) Karl Denton (Wolverine Lake) Kelli Tilton (Weir, TX) Kia Ix Arriaga (Warren) Kristina Sheufelt (Detroit) Krysta Logan (Oxford) Laurel Shada (Sterling Heights) Lauren May (Casco) Lawrence Gardinier (Marietta) LESTRANGE (Detroit)   Lexie Takis (Plymout)h Linden (Detroit) Malina Sintnicolaas (Hamilton, ONT) Marshew (Detroit) Michelle Dale (St Clair Shores) Mike Bell (Northfield, NJ) Monique K. Given (Detroit) Paige Reynolds (Toronto, ONT) Paula Marie Deubel (Sterling Heights) Ren Fracture (Taylor) Sabrina Mayes (Detroit) Sanda Cook (Hamtramck) Shekinah 9 (Hazel Park) Stevie Baka (Detroit) Sue Static (Detroit) Sya (Cincinnati, OH) Tania Pomales (Vineland) Vanessa Pesch (Miramichi) Victoria Wheeler (Canton) Woodbury Rand (Chicago, IL)

The 2017 Live Tiny Artists Alex Wilson - Watercolor and ink Baron L. J. Robertson - Jewelry Eve Noir - Acrylic painting on wood plaques Lestrange - Acrylic, watercolor, landscape, sci-fi Monique K. Given - Mixed Media Ren - drawings, marker, paint

The 2017 Tiny Film Roster "A Stones Throw Away" - Brian Ratigan (2016 USA 3:15) Drowning in isolation, a lonely soul finds a machine that can render artificial nostalgia for a price. "Clowns vs. Corn 4 Gold Malt Liquor" - MCR/Electric Otto (2017 Michigan 0:40) Fear Clowns? Fear Corn 4 Gold Malt Liquor! "Gale" - Foster Eber (2016 Indiana 4:03) A lonely lighthouse keeper grapples with the loss of his wife. "Inside Job" - Qi Deng (2016 USA 1:30) Machines have taken over so many human jobs. Every occupation, however, has its hazards. "Jackalope" - Harrison Schaeffer (2017 Michigan 0:41) In pursuit of an elusive critter.  "Paint" - Chris Kotcher (2016 Michigan 0:30) A 30-second film about watching paint dry. "Pleased To Meet You " - Fargier Alice (2017 France 2:20) Tonight Marion has decided to bring her boyfriend to a girls only party.  "Reminiscence" - Tom Carty, Adam Thomas Wright (2016 United Kingdom 2:32) As life moves on by, there is a moment of stillness, as one boy sits on a bench and thinks about his life.  "Tempo" - Arjan Brentjes (2016 Netherlands 1:00) A man tries to relax on a bench in the park, but he's constantly bothered by the latest innovations. "The Party" - Robert Lyons (2016 USA 2:36) A cameraless animation anijam (drawn, painted & scratched directly on 35mm film) created by attendees of the 47th Annual ASIFA-East Animation Awards Festival in NYC. "Trio" - John Graham (2016 Canada 3:20) Trio explores 3 metaphorical characters who intersect in stories told through gestures, body and sound.  "Twilight Suburb" - Carl Knickerbocker (Florida 0:00) "W H A T I F" - Francois Albaranes (2016 France 3:12) A depressed man struggles with the loss of his loved one. "What The Hell !" - Sophie Galibert (2017 France 4:00) A man and a woman, in the middle of the desert, disagree about what cinema is. "Zoorini" - Steve Vasiliou (2017 Greece 1:00) Zoo(animal in Greek)+Irini(peace) ="Zoorini", an amusing one minute film showing paradise beyond our selfish existence.

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Small Wonders 5 – An Exhibition of Tiny Art & Films
http://www.SmallWondersDetroit.com

Saturday July 08 2017 – 7pm until midnight – All Ages
Atomic Cafe, 10326 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck, MI

COMING UP 7/24: Milwaukee vs Detroit Strange Music Cage Match

People need strange music in their lives. A strange music cagematch is very similar to a mandala; something intricate and unusual which happens over a breif period of time and is then washed away into our memories. 

**Strange Music Cagematch is only a metaphorical battle to the death

IN THE MILWAUKEE CORNER:
adoptahighway, electric bass+synths, maximallist songs
https://adoptahighway.bandcamp.com/

Dead Pawn, prophet synth + sampler + analog drums
https://deadpawn.bandcamp.com/

IN THE DETROIT CORNER:
Matthew Daher, triggered drums, responsive compositions
https://matthewdahermusic.bandcamp.com/

Ben Willis, acoustic bass, harsh songs
https://benwillis.bandcamp.com/
https://saajtak.bandcamp.com/

$10 for the musicians on the road.

Light Box

8641 Linwood St

Detroit, Michigan 48206

GRAMMY MUSEUM® TO OPEN EXPANDED EXHIBIT CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SEMINAL L.A. PUNK BAND X

The GRAMMY Museum® is pleased to announce its plans to expand the forthcoming exhibit celebrating the 40th anniversary of seminal L.A. punk rock band X. Previously set to open on June 30, 2017, on the Museum’s fourth floor, X: 40 Years of Punk in Los Angeles will now be displayed on the second floor in the Museum’s Special Exhibits Gallery, opening Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. With more artifacts and space than previously planned, the exhibit will give visitors a glimpse into how X's four original members – Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom, and DJ Bonebrake – quickly established the band as one of the best in the first wave of L.A.'s flourishing punk scene.

Items on display will include:
•    Original instruments and gear played by the band
•    Handwritten lyrics and notebooks by Exene Cervenka and John Doe
•    Clothing and other personal items
•    Original concert flyers for L.A. shows
•    Rare photographs and artwork by Exene
•    X: The Unheard Music film, and more!

"We are so excited to be moving this exhibit to our main exhibits gallery, giving X, one of Los Angeles’ most influential punk rock bands, the recognition they deserve,” says GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Scott Goldman. "X played such an integral role in developing the West Coast punk movement, and we are excited to tell that story, now with even more artifacts and ephemera than previously planned."

"When we were in the early stages of developing the exhibit, we knew what an important story we’d be telling, but we had no idea just how many photographs, artifacts, and other items we would have access to,” continues GRAMMY Museum Curator Nwaka Onwusa. “Thanks to X, we outgrew our previously planned space before the exhibit even opened! We can’t wait to share this exhibit with our visitors, and we are so honored to be giving X the spotlight they deserve.”

"An X exhibit in a museum? Unbelievable! We are honored, dumbstruck and so grateful that all four original members are here to celebrate and share our history and 40th anniversary. It’s a very long way from a basement on Hollywood Blvd (The Masque) to the GRAMMY Museum, but we feel that we bring with us all the punks from then and now. We are just the representatives for what has gone before and what is still to come in the City of Angels." — Exene, Billy, DJ, and John

X: 40 Years of Punk in Los Angeles will be on display through spring 2018.

PHOTOS: Murals in the Market 2017 Artist Announcement

This September 21st through the 28th, Murals in the Market makes a triumphant return to Detroit's Historic Eastern Market as more than 50 local and international artists will be painting live throughout the district over the course of eight days in the third year of the city's only international mural festival.

2017 Murals In The Market Participating Artists Include:

Amy Fisher Price - Anthony L. Lee - ShadesDet LLC - Arlin Graff- Askew One - Ales Bask Hostomsky - Beau Stanton - Studio Be - Camilo Pardo - case_maclaim- Dan Witz - Enjoy Denial - Drew Leshko - Eddie Colla - Ellen Rutt - Fel3000ft - Heidi Barlow - Douglas Hoekzema - James Bullough - Jeff - Jeremiah Britton - Jonny Alexander - Jose Felix Perez - Julian Spradlin - Kamea Hadar - #KevinLyons - Jonathan Mannion - Laura Finlay - Lauren Napolitano - #weareLunchMoney - MALT one - Mary Iverson - Michael Vasquez - Michelle Tanguay - Oui Zi - Pat Perry Art - Paul Johnson - Shaun Rucker - Rick Williams - Shaina Kasztelan - #Skewville - Sydney G. James - Tatiana Suarez - Tavar Zawacki - Tiff Massey - Tylonn J. Sawyer - #wcbevan - Zak Meers 

and more surprise guests speakers, photographers and more...

This September 21st through the 28th, Murals in the Market makes a triumphant return to Detroit's Historic Eastern Market as more than 50 local and international artists will be painting live throughout the district over the course of eight days in the third year of the city's only international mural festival.

In addition to creating new murals, the market will also host a series of events including discussion panels with culturally significant photographers & artists, a cultural tour, art exhibitions, an Eastern Market block party, as well as nighttime activities coinciding with Detroit Design Festival's Annual Eastern Market After Dark on September 28th.

New mural by Michelle Tanguay and 0uizi to kick off this year's Murals in the Market

More information can be found at http://muralsinthemarket.com and on Instagram @MuralsInTheMarket and at http://facebook.com/muralsinthemarket

For more information about Eastern Market Corporation visit them at EasternMarket.com, and follow on Twitter and Instagram @EasternMarket and facebook.com/EasternMarketDetroit

Static Presents...DETROIT ROCKS FOR D.D. BENEFIT

The Zotz

Five Detroit rock bands will perform to help out one of their most ardent fans D.d. Kethman on Friday, July 28 at 8 pm at PJ's Lager House in Detroit.

Join local music scene advocate, dedicated fan, and Motor City Rah Rah, D.d. Kethman in her fight against cancer! D.d. has been a scene supporter and has had an active role in the music scene for many years starting with organizing the original grassroots Fourth Street Fair and volunteering at many cultural events including Concert of Colors, Theatre Bizarre, etc. She was diagnosed with cancer in May and has been undergoing treatment since then. Everyone can use a little help with their finances during this trying time, so the funds raised from this event will help her get back on her feet.

The show will feature performances by the unstoppable rock band White Shag who recently won the award for “Outstanding Alt/Punk Indie Group” at the 2017 Detroit Music Awards. Punk trio The Zotz will perform, along with dark wave rockers Panic or Pain, punk rock by The Dregs and a new band Rocket to Rehab will open the show. The Motor City Rah Rahs will also be there to cheer her on!

The show is on Friday, July 28, 8 pm at PJ's Lager House located at 1254 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, 48226, 313-961-4668. www.pjslagerhouse.com 21 & over are welcome and minimum suggested donation is $6.

Check out the bands' music here:

• White Shag: www.whiteshag.com
• The Zotz: www.soundcloud.com/the-zotz
• Panic or Pain: www.reverbnation.com/panicorpain
• Rocket to Rehab: https://www.facebook.com/44Challenger44/
• The Dregs: https://www.reverbnation.com/thedregsdetroit

For more information on the event, check out the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/473649316308546/

THE DETROIT ALL-STAR GARAGE ROCK PUNK REVUE RETURNS!

Get ready to return to the glory days of Detroit Rock n' Roll! Static Network and Smitt E. Smitty joined forces to bring you The Detroit All-Star Garage Rock Punk Revue II on Saturday, August 5 at 9 pm at The Tangent Gallery in Detroit.

This year's show will feature reunions of bands from the '70s, '80s and '90s Detroit garage, rock and punk music scenes. The bands that will be revisited on this historical night are iconic female powered trio Inside Out, punk band The Plugs will reunite for the first time since the '80s, the infamous Elvis Hitler returns to the stage, punkabilly gods Snake Out, monster rockers 3D Invisibles, popstars See Dick Run and kicking off the night will be rockers Cinecyde.

Inside Out (photo by Lord Blasto)

Also returning will be the Detroit All Star Band helmed by drummer and show producer Smitt E. Smitty featuring a cast of local rockers including; Stirling, Jerry Vile, Hiawatha, Nikki Corvette, Anthony Bojanic, Skid Marx, Chris Girard, Mike Murphy, Rick Mills, Gerald Collins, Dave Rice, Len Von Speedcult, Pat Supina, Dana Forrester and the one and only Jimmy Doom. The All Star Band will be performing classic Detroit favorites for your listening pleasure.

Special guest MC for the evening will be former WDET and 89X DJ Mike Halloran. The Motor City Rah Rahs will also be there cheering the bands on!

The event will also feature a Retro Flyer Art Show featuring old-school flyers and photos from Detroit's rock past.

The night promises to be an unforgettable one with the return performances of so many seminal musicians together again.

The show is on Saturday, August 5, 9 pm (8:30 doors) at The Tangent Gallery located at 715 E. Milwaukee in Detroit. 313-873-2955 and tangentgallery.com. 18 & over are welcome and tickets will be available at the door for $15.

Advance tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets: http://bpt.me/2937358


For more information on the event check out the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1444185032279131/

FREE VINYL FRIDAY: 313 ACID QUEEN limited edition custom vinyl release will give you a Microdose of Detroit! Catch her at GIRLS GONE VINYL this weekend!

With Thursday being the start to the Movement Weekend we decided to toss this FVF at you today.

Homegrown spinstress Rebecca Goldberg has been busy this year with stints at Movement 2016 and a handful of choice overseas gigs but leveraged time to knock out a nice 4-track acid mix just for you.

Check it here https://313acidqueen.bandcamp.com/releases

Email motorcityblog@gmail.com

for your chance to win 1 of 5 

limited edition vinyls

that MCB has purchased to give away

Catch here at the Girls Gone Vinyl event 

this Saturday at MIX Bricktown 

THIS FRI: Halfway 2 Halloween @ Tangent

Halfway2Halloween Monster Boolesque Spooktacular 2Friday May 12th 2017 - 7p to 12a - $10 w/costume - $15 w/o - 18+ Tangent Gallery/Hastings Ballroom, 715 E Milwaukee, Detroit, MI HALLOWEEN IS COMING BACK TO DETROIT!!! On Friday May 12th 2017 at Detroit’s Tangent Gallery comes the 2nd annual: HALFWAY2HALLOWEEN MONSTER BOOLESQUE SPOOKTACULAR!!! The tricks and treats include: ● A Halloween burlesque variety show starring Lushes Lamoan, Bootsie La Fontaine, Sofia Syntaxx, Magenta DeMure and Mabel Syrup ● A multiple room Haunted House inside the venue created and hosted by the House of Fear of Hazel Park (first entry included!) ● Costume contests for “BAD DIY” & “CROWD FAVE” with cash and boozey prizes (seriously, show us your fabulous worst!) ● An exhibition of Halloween art from local and out-state artists ● A film festival of local and international independent short horror films ● A room full of creepy merchants selling strange & odd merchandise ● Delicious hot vegetarian food and desserts served on-site by Monster Foods ● Halloween lounge music, tarot readings, booze specials, cheap candy, UV decor and haunted hijinks galore! + SCHEDULE + 07p - Art, merchants & haunted house opens 09p - Indy short horror film festival 10p - Monster Boolesque Variety Show (pt 1) 10½p - Costume contests (after show pt1) 11p - Monster Boolesque Variety Show (pt 2) 12a - LAST CALL FOR SPIRITS & BOOS!!! + ADMISSION + Admission is $10 with costume and $15 without (seriously, just put something on).  This event is 18+. Admission includes the merchants, exhibition, film fest, variety show, contests, etc and one free ticket to enter the haunted house ($5 each additional entry). www.Halfway2HalloweenDetroit.com

SATURDAY (May 6): Belle Isle Conservancy's Koi Festival

Traditionally, the Belle Isle Aquarium’s collection of koi fish have been celebrated at the annual koi transfer. With renovations to the lily pond being made to sustain life outdoors for the fish year-round, the koi transfer will not be held. 

In its place, the Belle Isle Conservancy will host an annual Koi Festival, a family friendly event on the first Saturday of May (in correlation with Japan’s Koinobori Festival and Children’s Day celebrated on May 5th). This inaugural event will celebrate Japanese culture and the significance of the the koi fish. 

Activities include:

Japanese calligraphy watercolor painting

Koinobori wind streamer craft activity

YoYo Tsuri water balloon fishing game

Taiko Drummers

and More to come! 

Have a taste of Japan with "Ponyo" ramen and a variety of iced teas available for purchase. 

Get your BIC merchandise, and traditional Koinobori wind socks, available for sale on site!

Belle Isle Aquarium

DETROIT

TONIGHT! The xx at the Masonic Temple

Fresh on the heels of Coachella, The xx will make a stop in Detroit tonight.  These guys are on tour in North America in support of their latest record, I See You, released in the beginning of 2017.  

The record sounds triumphant and celebratory," says Jamie, of their third long-player, "but the journey we went on and what we had to go through to get to this point should be acknowledged."  I See You is the spoils of four hard year's labour, a vertiginous new height scaled for the pop group.  It is a record that sees them performing with optimum new nerve, transparency and clarity.

Detroit Masonic Temple 

500 Temple St.

Detroit, MI 48201

Doors Open at: 7:00 PM
BUY TICKETS

The xx with special guest: Sampha
Tickets from $39.50 to $50