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), and a public arts project to add fun … Continue reading Creating a Vibrant Arts Scene in Farmington/Farmington Hills: On the Need for Creative Writers, Muckrakers, and Gadflies
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What to do in Farmington/Farmington Hills This Week (5/26/14)
Check out some of the great arts & cultural events to look forward to in the Farmington/Farmington Hills community this week: Monday, May 26th, at 10:00 am: The Farmington Memorial Day Parade has been a Farmington area tradition since 1970 and takes place along Grand River and ends near Oakland Avenue in downtown Farmington. Thursday, May 29th, … Continue reading What to do in Farmington/Farmington Hills This Week (5/26/14)
kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: Designing Spaces for People, Art and Walking, and Little Free Libraries
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. On Partnerships Between Business and the Arts: Employee art shows, concerts, or other artistic challenges … are a … Continue reading kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: Designing Spaces for People, Art and Walking, and Little Free Libraries
kickstART farmington, GFFF, and the Civic Theater Host Free Screening of HUGO
The Greater Farmington Film Festival and kickstART farmington, in partnership with the Farmington Civic Theater are presenting a FREE, outdoor screening of the film Hugo (directed by Martin Scorsese), on Saturday night, June 7th, around 9:15 pm. The film will be shown at the west end of Shiawassee Park in Farmington. Hope to see you there!View the trailer … Continue reading kickstART farmington, GFFF, and the Civic Theater Host Free Screening of HUGO
What to do in Farmington/Farmington Hills this Week (5/19/14): Writing Awards, Ghosts, Great Lakes Tasting, and More
Check out some of the great arts & cultural events to look forward to in the Farmington/Farmington Hills community this week: Monday, May 19th, at 7:00 pm: The Teen Department at the Farmington Community Library will hold its annual Awards Ceremony for the winners of the Teen Creative Writing Contest, at the library, 32737 W 12 Mile Rd. … Continue reading What to do in Farmington/Farmington Hills this Week (5/19/14): Writing Awards, Ghosts, Great Lakes Tasting, and More
kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: A Performing Arts Center, From Potholes to Art, and the Social Good
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. Small City Sustainability: A so-called “green” building won’t be green in its performance if it’s in the wrong place, contributing … Continue reading kickstART Your Weekend with Some Good Reads: A Performing Arts Center, From Potholes to Art, and the Social Good