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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 Macomb, Wayne and Oakland 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 Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties in conjunction with the "Bitter|Sweet: Coffee, Tea & Chocolate" exhibition. Macomb County residents have a few weeks left to see architect Stanley Tigerman's custom set for Italian housewares manufacturer Alessi up close and personal at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located at 44575 Garfield Rd., Clinton Township.
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 Macomb, Oakland 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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Aqua Freeze Festival
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 18-19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
24800 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
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| The DIA is partnering with the Anton Art Center to offer free art classes and guided tours to Macomb County seniors living in low-income housing and assisted-living facilities. DIA teaching artists are providing accessible, on-site art-making experiences. This two-year program began in November and will be offered at 15 facilities. |
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