by The Carr Center | Apr 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
On December 4th of last year, Detroit lost a literary giant.The New York Times wrote, “Naomi Long Madgett, the longtime poet laureate of Detroit was as well known for publishing the work of others as she was for her own verse.”A gifted poet, publisher, educator and...
by The Carr Center | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Gathering Orchestra, the Carr Center’s critically acclaimed young, professional artist development fellowship program, under the direction of our Resident Artist in Jazz, Professor Rodney Whitaker, will begin a new Detroit Residency at Detroit School of Arts this...
by The Carr Center | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Carr Center is thrilled to Livestream the National Endowment for the Arts 2021 Jazz Masters Tribute Concert, in collaboration with SFJAZZ. This special online-only concert will honor the 2021 NEA Jazz Masters — Albert “Tootie” Heath, Terri Lyne...
by The Carr Center | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
On December 4th of last year, Detroit lost a literary giant. The New York Times wrote, “Naomi Long Madgett, the longtime poet laureate of Detroit was as well known for publishing the work of others as she was for her own verse.” A gifted poet, publisher, educator and...
by The Carr Center | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
For over 10 years the Carr Center has hosted Dance Day in Detroit in partnership with the University of Michigan Dance Department Associate Professor Robin Wison, a founding member of the New York City Dance Company Urban Bush Women (seen above), and the Freshman...
