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. Today we’ll consider the need for a cool, hip, café that supports the arts. Every community needs … Continue reading Creating a Vibrant Arts Scene in Farmington/Farmington Hills: On the Need for a Cool, Hip, Café
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Natalie Bakopoulos, Michael Zadoorian, and Christine Rhein at Mentobe Cafe this Wednesday, 9/25
The fall series continues on Wednesday, September 25th, with a fantastic evening with writers Natalie Bakopoulos, Michael Zadoorian, and Christine Rhein, hosted by Joy Gaines-Friedler. Natalie Bakopoulos holds an MFA in Fiction from the University of Michigan, where she now teaches. Her work has appeared in Tin House, Ninth Letter, and Granta Online, and received a … Continue reading Natalie Bakopoulos, Michael Zadoorian, and Christine Rhein at Mentobe Cafe this Wednesday, 9/25
Yes, We’re up to Something
It’s been awhile since we’ve posted anything new here but that doesn’t mean all is quiet with kickstART farmington. These are some of the things we’ve done or are currently working on: 1. If you were at the Founder’s Festival last month you might have noticed some chalk art along Grand River. Some kickstARTers were … Continue reading Yes, We’re up to Something
Great authors at Mentobe Cafe on Wednesday, May 29th!
Join us on Wednesday night, May 29th, at Mentobe Cafe at 7pm for this month’s edition of Wednesday Night Sessions. You won’t want to miss the writers Robert Fanning, Karrie Waarala, and Zack Ravas. Robert Fanning is the author of two full-length poetry collections, American Prophet (Marick Press) and The Seed Thieves(Marick Press) and a chapbook, Old Bright Wheel (Ledge Press … Continue reading Great authors at Mentobe Cafe on Wednesday, May 29th!
Help Celebrate National Poetry Month
Join us tomorrow night at Mentobe Cafe at 7pm for a special National Poetry Month edition of our monthly reading series, Wednesday Night Sessions. Joy Gaines-Friedler will read her poetry and attendees will be invited to participate in the creation of a poem. Hope to see you there!