Tag: Arts & Humanities
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A new play by a graduate of Y-Arts’ Detroit Creativity Project delves into this sometimes-complicated, always-important relationship between fathers and sons through a series of scenes and monologues. “Jr.” debuted at the Marlene Boll Theater earlier this month and will have repeat performances at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 28.
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A star-studded event in LA attended by celebrities and the gritty city of Detroit might not seem to have a lot in common, but Hollywood and Motown made a love connection this week, when a group of Detroit expatriates put on a show to raise money for the Y-Arts Detroit Creativity Project. The event was…
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The Marlene Boll Theater at the Boll Family YMCA will be alive with music, movement and the amazing energy of dance this weekend with the Detroit Dance City Festival. This is the festival’s debut year and features a mix of classes, performances and parties for experienced performers and new dancers alike.
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The students of the Detroit Creativity Project, a Y-Arts program, are headed for a chance to show off their talents on a big scale during the Detroit Improv Festival Aug. 7-11. The Detroit Creativity Project will be featured performers at the kickoff show of the festival Aug. 7, playing to improv fans from across the…
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Creative students from throughout the Metro area are converging on the Boll Family YMCA for the Y-Arts Summer Institute, which involves them in filming, music production and more. New this year is a partnership with a local artist and a channel for communicating via social media with students from Great Britain.
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An innovative, record-breaking film with some interesting Y connections is showing at the Boll Family YMCA Friday night. “The Owner” follows an old green backpack over 5 continents in a quest for its rightful owner.
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Once again, the talented students of the Detroit Creativity Project are taking over the Marlene Boll Theater Dec, 16 to show the skills they’ve developed over the 10-week program. And real improv fans can support the project and see a great night of comedy at a fundraiser at Go Comedy! in Ferndale Dec. 23.
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An exhibit at the Boll YMCA Lobby Gallery of photographs from Detroit youths participating in the Focus:Hope Excel project gives adults a valuable look at the world through the eyes of these young people, who are too often written off or marginalized. They work with professional photographers throughout the year, and master both photographic techniques…
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One of the guiding principles of the Y — something every staff member and volunteer takes seriously — is youth development. Helping young people to reach their full potential in life is one of the things that makes the Y more than just a place to take swim lessons or work out. So it’s fitting…
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Two cool camps for artsy tweens and teens running at the Boll Family YMCA this summer allows them use the city to inspire their creativity while learning in a fun, safe environment.