Painters find emotional depth and offbeat beauty in figurative works

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Anyone who takes figurative painting seriously is apt to enjoy “Holly Coulis & Aliza Nisenbaum,” a show by two Brooklyn artists at Ferndale’s Susanne Hilberry Gallery. Both take a refreshing approach to classic forms. More

Thunderous clapping erupts at DSO Carnegie Hall shows

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It rained cats and dogs every day, but for the 900 ardent fans who followed the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to New York's Carnegie Hall late last week, the weather scarcely mattered. More

Stars align for opening of MOT’s ‘Aida’

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There's so much that's rapturously right about Michigan Opera Theatre's (MOT) production of Aida that it wouldn't be surprising if the Great Sphinx of Giza cracked a smile in approval. More

New MOCAD installation pays homage to final work of late artist Mike Kelley

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The kitschy little tract home on the grounds of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit looks as out of place here in the big city as Dorothy’s farmhouse did after crash-landing in Oz. More

DSO storms New York’s Carnegie Hall in rare appearance

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New York — An armed, black-clad swarm from Detroit invaded Midtown Manhattan Thursday night. More

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Red Wings dominate Blackhawks to tie up series

The Red Wings had 30 shots on net and limited Chicago to 20 on Saturday. That was a reversal from Game 1 (42-21 Chicago edge), as was the fact the Red Wings were the stronger team as the game progressed. More Repcom20130518..c3305180362.article.sports0103NoLabel