Check out some of the great arts & cultural events to look forward to in the Farmington/Farmington Hills community this week: Thursday, June 26th, at 7:00 pm: The summer concert series at Heritage Park (24915 Farmington Road) continues with AllenAsTim and The Dance Hall Rockers, “the Great Lakes Region’s premiere Tim McGraw tribute band.” Thursday, June 26th, at … Continue reading What to do in Farmington/Farmington Hills this Week (6/23/14): Swing, Hullabaloo, and More
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Voices From Around Town: Kerrie Moyer and K3 Creations Artworks
Farmington and Farmington Hills is home to many talented musicians, writers, craftspeople, and artists. Each week we will examine their work, process, and creations. You might not recognize her name, but if you’ve spent any time in downtown Farmington you’ve seen Kerrie Moyer’s work. Leatherwork, metalsmithing, jewelry making and stained glass are just some of the … Continue reading Voices From Around Town: Kerrie Moyer and K3 Creations Artworks
Do You Want a More Vibrant and Diverse Arts Scene in Our Community?
Over the last two months, in a series of posts, we’ve considered what is missing from the arts scene in Farmington/Farmington Hills to make it more vibrant. We wrote about the need for a performing arts center to be built in downtown Farmington, along with the need for some alternative cinema options, a cool, hip, café that supports the arts, a dynamic art gallery space (or two), … Continue reading Do You Want a More Vibrant and Diverse Arts Scene in Our Community?
DWNTWN 2014: An Interview with Austin Godwin
Austin Godwin is the force behind the upcoming DWNTWN 2014 concert taking place in Riley Park this Saturday night, June 21st, at 7:00 pm. This is the second year for this event and hopefully it will be around for many more. Austin was kind enough to answer a few questions. What is DWNTWN 2014? DWNTWN 2014 … Continue reading DWNTWN 2014: An Interview with Austin Godwin
Creating a Vibrant Arts Scene in Farmington/Farmington Hills: On a Summer Music and Arts Festival in the Park
As we’ve considered what missing from the arts scene in Farmington/Farmington Hills to make it more vibrant we wrote about the need for a performing arts center to be built in downtown Farmington, along with the need for some alternative cinema options, a cool, hip, café that supports the arts, a dynamic art gallery space (or two), a public arts project to add fun & poetry to our neighborhoods, … Continue reading Creating a Vibrant Arts Scene in Farmington/Farmington Hills: On a Summer Music and Arts Festival in the Park
KickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: Pop-Up Museums, Better Blocks, and Good Main Streets
Our Friday update here at kickstART farmington highlights some great articles we’ve read this week dealing with art, creative placemaking, and building great communities. You’re sure to find some inspiration to make your life and our community even better! 1. Art as Economic Catalyst: Our job is to infuse creative thinking into how the community can rediscover its sense … Continue reading KickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: Pop-Up Museums, Better Blocks, and Good Main Streets