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Something You Can Feel, Mickalene Thomas, 2008, rhinestone, acrylic paint, and oil enamel on wood panels. Detroit Institute of Arts
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Celebrate Black History Month at the DIA
In honor of Black History Month, the DIA presents a variety of events for visitors of all ages. Programs are free for residents of Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties. Some highlights include the Detroit Film Theatre's "Pioneers of African American Cinema" series, which features rare, early films by African-American filmmakers, writers and performers; the 25th annual Alain Locke Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12; a performance by famed soul singer and songwriter Bettye LaVette on Thursday, Feb. 23; and a spoken word performance by 2013 Kresge Arts in Detroit Literary Fellow Chace "Mic Write" Morris on Sunday, Feb. 26.
The DIA also offers programs that explore African-American history beyond February, including the Afrofuturist Cinema series, curated by AFROTOPIA founder Ingrid LaFleur, which continues in March.
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Check out these upcoming county events:
Final weeks: Traveling tea sets, now through March 1
The DIA sent three designer coffee and tea sets from its collection to locations in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties in conjunction with the "Bitter|Sweet: Coffee, Tea & Chocolate" exhibition. Oakland County residents have a few weeks left to see architect Richard Meier's custom set for Italian housewares manufacturer Alessi up close and personal at Meadow Brook Hall, located at 480 South Adams Rd., Rochester.
Educator Evening: African-American Art, Friday, Feb. 17, 5:30-7 p.m.
Valerie J. Mercer, curator and department head, General Motors Center for African American Art, will speak about the DIA's collection of African-American art. The event is free for educators in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. Learn more and RSVP here.
College Night, Friday, Feb. 17, 6-11 p.m.
Tri-county college students are invited to visit the DIA for a FREE evening of music, games, dancing and more. Activities include free admission to "Bitter|Sweet: Coffee, Tea & Chocolate," live music in Rivera court at 7 and 8:30 p.m., a scavenger hunt with prizes and a dance party. College IDs are required for entry.
Senior Thursdays, every Thursday at 1 p.m.
This DIA program offers tri-county seniors the opportunity to visit the museum and enjoy programs planned exclusively for them, at no cost, every Thursday. The first Thursday of each month features a guided gallery tour; the second a lecture; the third an art-making class; and the fourth a film. During months with five Thursdays, the fifth Thursday will feature a guided gallery tour. All programs will begin at 1 p.m. The February schedule is:
- February 9: Lecture: Behind the Seen: Essentials
- February 16: Art-making: Luminaries
- February 23: Film: "Antarctica: Ice and Sky"
Advance registration for individuals is preferred, but not required. Call 313-833-4005 to register.
Free transportation is available for groups of 25 or more. To book a group, call 313-833-1292.
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Residents of the American House Senior Living Communities in Wayne and Oakland counties performed at the DIA last month as part of the museum's Senior Thursdays program. The choir was established in 2012 and practices twice a month. Bravo!
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