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The Week After: What Last Tuesday's Election Results Mean for Artists in Michigan
Michigan's arts budget was cut nearly in half over two years. The state ranks 24th nationally in per capita arts funding. Tuesday's primary results — El-Sayed, Benson, McKinney, and the transit millage — won't fix that. But they tell us something about who's willing to try. Here's what artists need to know before November.
John Sloan III
1 day ago7 min read
Rocket Mortgage Challenge Supports Three Detroit Theatre Companies
This August, over one hundred non-profit organizations in Detroit are rallying their supporters to compete in the Rocket Community Challenge.
Encore Staff Writer
2 days ago1 min read
The Rundown | August 7, 2026 - Now Playing!
The sun is out and stages are shining brightly across The Mitten. The Rundown is JAM PACKED with new plays, musicals, film screenings, and concerts. Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show!
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago13 min read
Dead Relatives Reappear as Extra Mile Playwrights Opens Season
What happens when a man has spent his entire life avoiding conflict, suppressing his feelings, and playing it safe—only to have his dead relatives decide they’ve had enough? That’s the premise behind Last of Ken, a new comedy by Detroit playwright Ann E. Eskridge. LAST OF KEN, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago2 min read
Eagles Fly Into Coldwater as Tibbits Opera House Pays Tribute to Legendary Band
Best of the Eagles return to Tibbits Opera House on August 22, 2026 at 7:30pm.
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago2 min read
Tao Takes the Stage in Stratford Festival World Premiere
A risqué new comedy takes centre stage at the Tom Patterson Theatre as The Tao of the World makes its world première. Inspired by William Congreve’s The Way of the World and written and directed by Jovanni Sy 施崇梵, the production weaves together love, loyalty and ambition in a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that proves some games of the heart never go out of style.
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago2 min read
Comedian Paula Poundstone Returns to Lansing this October
EAST LANSING, MI — Known for her smart, observational humor and legendary spontaneous wit, Paula Poundstone is making her return to Wharton Center this fall on Friday, October 2, 2026. Tickets are going on sale tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, at 10AM at Wharton Center’s Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON. Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her relatable comedic voice and quick wit that has become the stuff of legend
Encore Staff Writer
6 days ago1 min read
Detroit Opera to Host Annual Piano Sale, September 11–13
Detroit Opera will host its annual piano sale at the Detroit Opera House on September 11, 12, and 13. The piano event is open to the public by appointment only. More than 250 new and gently used pianos will be available for purchase.
Encore Staff Writer
6 days ago2 min read
Michigan Votes Tomorrow, But Are We Voting For Artists?
Michigan voters go to the polls Tuesday, August 4 to vote for the 2026 Wayne County Transit Millage. But is their vote for transit is also a vote for artists?
John Sloan III
Aug 39 min read
Submissions Are Open! The 7th Annual OTF Welcomes New Plays, Musicals, & Choreography
The Obsidian Theatre Festival (OTF), the flagship program of the GhostLight Arts Initiative (GLAI), is thrilled to announce that submissions are officially open for its 7th Annual Festival, taking place June 24–27, 2027, in Detroit. For its 7th season, OTF continues to expand its multi-stage model, giving writers, composers, and choreographers several distinct paths into the festival.
Encore Staff Writer
Aug 33 min read
Long Live the King: Spotlight on Woodie King Jr. (1937 - 2026)
The world lost a legend as Woodie King, Jr. passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. A trailblazing producer, writer, actor, and director -- King was a mentor to many and a proud Detroiter.
This week as we enter Black History Month, Encore Michigan offers a special tribute as some of Detroit's most prolific artists and arts advocates honor King with their memories and dedications.
John Sloan III
Feb 35 min read
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The Rundown | August 7, 2026 - Now Playing!
The sun is out and stages are shining brightly across The Mitten. The Rundown is JAM PACKED with new plays, musicals, film screenings, and concerts. Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show!
The Rundown | July 31, 2026 - Now Playing!
The sun is out and stages are shining brightly across The Mitten. The Rundown is JAM PACKED with new plays, musicals, film screenings, and concerts. Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show!
The Week After: What Last Tuesday's Election Results Mean for Artists in Michigan
Michigan's arts budget was cut nearly in half over two years. The state ranks 24th nationally in per capita arts funding. Tuesday's primary results — El-Sayed, Benson, McKinney, and the transit millage — won't fix that. But they tell us something about who's willing to try. Here's what artists need to know before November.
John Sloan III
1 day ago7 min read
Rocket Mortgage Challenge Supports Three Detroit Theatre Companies
This August, over one hundred non-profit organizations in Detroit are rallying their supporters to compete in the Rocket Community Challenge.
Encore Staff Writer
2 days ago1 min read
The Rundown | August 7, 2026 - Now Playing!
The sun is out and stages are shining brightly across The Mitten. The Rundown is JAM PACKED with new plays, musicals, film screenings, and concerts. Come on now, you know what we're gonna say,.. Get On Up and Go See A Show!
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago13 min read
Dead Relatives Reappear as Extra Mile Playwrights Opens Season
What happens when a man has spent his entire life avoiding conflict, suppressing his feelings, and playing it safe—only to have his dead relatives decide they’ve had enough? That’s the premise behind Last of Ken, a new comedy by Detroit playwright Ann E. Eskridge. LAST OF KEN, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago2 min read
Eagles Fly Into Coldwater as Tibbits Opera House Pays Tribute to Legendary Band
Best of the Eagles return to Tibbits Opera House on August 22, 2026 at 7:30pm.
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago2 min read
Tao Takes the Stage in Stratford Festival World Premiere
A risqué new comedy takes centre stage at the Tom Patterson Theatre as The Tao of the World makes its world première. Inspired by William Congreve’s The Way of the World and written and directed by Jovanni Sy 施崇梵, the production weaves together love, loyalty and ambition in a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that proves some games of the heart never go out of style.
Encore Staff Writer
5 days ago2 min read
Comedian Paula Poundstone Returns to Lansing this October
EAST LANSING, MI — Known for her smart, observational humor and legendary spontaneous wit, Paula Poundstone is making her return to Wharton Center this fall on Friday, October 2, 2026. Tickets are going on sale tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, at 10AM at Wharton Center’s Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1.800.WHARTON. Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her relatable comedic voice and quick wit that has become the stuff of legend
Encore Staff Writer
6 days ago1 min read
Detroit Opera to Host Annual Piano Sale, September 11–13
Detroit Opera will host its annual piano sale at the Detroit Opera House on September 11, 12, and 13. The piano event is open to the public by appointment only. More than 250 new and gently used pianos will be available for purchase.
Encore Staff Writer
6 days ago2 min read
Michigan Votes Tomorrow, But Are We Voting For Artists?
Michigan voters go to the polls Tuesday, August 4 to vote for the 2026 Wayne County Transit Millage. But is their vote for transit is also a vote for artists?
John Sloan III
Aug 39 min read
Submissions Are Open! The 7th Annual OTF Welcomes New Plays, Musicals, & Choreography
The Obsidian Theatre Festival (OTF), the flagship program of the GhostLight Arts Initiative (GLAI), is thrilled to announce that submissions are officially open for its 7th Annual Festival, taking place June 24–27, 2027, in Detroit. For its 7th season, OTF continues to expand its multi-stage model, giving writers, composers, and choreographers several distinct paths into the festival.
Encore Staff Writer
Aug 33 min read
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