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Banksy mural from Packard Plant hits auction block in Beverly Hills

By Steve Neavling on July 29, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Culture, Featured Stories, The Packard Plant  

Banksy mural from Packard Plant hits auction block in Beverly Hills

When artists excavated the Banksy mural from the abandoned Packard Plant, they pledged to keep the piece in Detroit for all to see.

Street artist Shepard Fairey to turn himself into Detroit police today

By Steve Neavling on July 14, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Crime & Fire, Culture, Headline, Police  

Street artist Shepard Fairey to turn himself into Detroit police today

Mayor Mike Duggan’s war on graffiti is about to get an international stage – and maybe not the one he’s anticipating.

‘Obey’ street artist Shepard Fairey arrested in L.A. on Detroit warrant

By Steve Neavling on July 9, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Crime & Fire, Culture, Headline, Police  

‘Obey’ street artist Shepard Fairey arrested in L.A. on Detroit warrant

World-renowned street artist Shepard Fairey was arrested by customs officials in Los Angeles after returning home from an international flight.

Detroit police issue arrest warrant for ‘Obey’ street artist Shepard Fairey

By Steve Neavling on June 24, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline  

Detroit police issue arrest warrant for ‘Obey’ street artist Shepard Fairey

Detroit police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Los Angeles graffiti artist Shepard Fairey, who was recruited by billionaire Dan Gilbet to paint murals downtown.

Main Art Theatre remains hub for indie films, cult classics in megaplex era

By Eric Kiska on February 18, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Culture, posts  

Main Art Theatre remains hub for indie films, cult classics in megaplex era

In a film culture that has been cluttered with iMax screens, 3D cinema and reclining seats, the Main Art is a unique cinematic experience.

Band interview: The Vonneguts open up about success, future, Detroit music

By Eric Kiska on January 20, 2015   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Headline, posts  

Band interview: The Vonneguts open up about success, future, Detroit music

With a unique and timeless rock n’ roll sound, The Vonneguts have established a name in the city’s independent music landscape in the past few years.

The Strokes frontman sounds like a musician bent on destroying his appeal

By Eric Kiska on November 20, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Featured Stories  

The Strokes frontman sounds like a musician bent on destroying his appeal

Julian Casablancas’ performance at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit was ill-composed and headache-inducing.

Old Miami remains unique gem for music in Detroit’s Cass Corridor

By Eric Kiska on November 18, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Featured Stories  

Old Miami remains unique gem for music in Detroit’s Cass Corridor

The modest brick building with a green awning attracts some of the best musical talent in Detroit.

Cyclist dresses up in blackface during Halloween biking event in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on October 28, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Featured Stories  

Cyclist dresses up in blackface during Halloween biking event in Detroit

Blackface is widely offensive because it was used to create degrading caricatures of black people.

Mayor Duggan lifts fines leveled against Grand River Creative Corridor, apologizes

By Steve Neavling on October 15, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Culture, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office  

Mayor Duggan lifts fines leveled against Grand River Creative Corridor, apologizes

The mayor personally apologized to some of the building owners who received citations.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

Eric Kiska

Eric Kiska graduated from Northern Michigan with a BS in English and writing and minor in art and design. He's also a former video editor at Detroit Public TV.

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