2022 marks the 13th year of the Detroit Institute of Arts INSIDE/OUT program that has artwork popping up all around the three counties in the metro area that support the museum by paying into a dedicated millage to support its operations. DIA INSIDE/OUT provides Metro Detroit communities with high quality reproductions of artwork from inside the museum to display outside in public spaces. A nice reminder of the treasures that can be seen at the Detroit Institute of Arts and a fun way to spend some time wandering around local civic centers, downtowns, neighborhoods and parks hunting for posted artwork.
Participating communities rotate from year to year to differ things up and spread the visibility of this outreach program throughout the region. INSIDE/OUT returns this year to our neck of the woods with artwork on display in a variety of public spaces around the city of Troy, Michigan. We had a good time engaging in an art hunt to check out all of the DIA art placed throughout Troy.
We started off with a hike through the Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center encountering a group of wild turkeys and seeing some grazing deer before coming across Talking Oak (1857) by William Maw Egley. Then it was time to meander around the city's historic green to see Asafo Flag (1863) which was a rally flag for the Asafo movement to combat African colonialism. Next it was off to Boulan Park to take a look at Jose Clemente Orozco'sMexican Pueblo (1930).
Our art hunt led us to the city's civic center to view another five paintings. The Community Center featured Savoy Ballroom (1931) by Reginald Marsh, City Hall highlighted an ancient dragon that once stood guard on the gates into Babylon, Troy's Racquet Club displayed Solomon Irein Wangboje'sMother and Child (1960), Chief Shoppenegons (1910) welcomed us to the library, and the Jeanne Stine Community Park showcased Mary Cassatt'sIn the Garden (1904). We wrapped up our walkabout by stopping at Dairy Queen for a treat to celebrate finding all of the DIA INSIDE/OUT art pieces we were searching for. Our DIA art hunt across Troy, Michigan provided us with quite a bit of exercise and enjoyable moments making for an entertaining afternoon excursion close to home.
DIA INSIDE/OUT artwork will be on display in Troy and other participating communities now through November if you want to go out on your own art hunt. 2022 communities are:
It is 313 Day! I've had lots of memorable experiences in the City of Detroit with my kids ranging from attending the commissioning ceremony of a naval warship to seeing life size dinosaurs romp through Little Caesars Arena. Going to see Aladdin at the Detroit Opera House with my daughter and the Pistons play a basketball game with my son were some special one-on-one times with each of my children.
One of our favorite days spent downtown was the Star Wars adventure we had at the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Michigan Science Museum. Today seemed like a good day to reminiscence about past experiences at these museums which are two of our favorite places to spend time at in Detroit and look forward to having new experiences there as we hopefully all begin to move on beyond the pandemic that has isolated us for so long.
We've visited the Michigan Science Center on a number of occasions to have fun with their extensive collection of interactive science exhibits, watch super-sized movies in the state's only IMAX dome theater, and check out visiting traveling exhibits like Toytopia and Titanic: The Artifact Collection. It is always a blast and we are looking forward to getting back there to play around in their new Ames Room optical illusion experience. Ever wonder how they made the regular-sized men playing Hobbits look small in scenes standing next to characters whose actors in real life are similar height to them? This special effects demonstration will shed some light on that!
I want to get back down there before June 27, 2021 to explore their temporary exhibit Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City, 1950–2020 which concludes this summer. It highlights the artistry involved within the automotive industry when it comes to car design. This gallery includes 12 real cars that showcase significant design elements that have been parked inside the museum. I absolutely want to get a close up look at Detroit Style.
With the 313 in mind, for those of you not from the D that is the area code for the City, have to give a plug to the limited time exhibit Russ Marshall: Detroit Photographs, 1958-2008 which features 90 black and white pictures by the photographer featuring a unique perspective of the people and places of Detroit from streetscape imagery. Take a walk through 50 years of Detroit history by experiencing this collection of Russ Marshall photographs.
Also coming up in 2022 will be a special Van Gogh exhibit. The Detroit Institute of Arts was the first American museum to purchase a work of art by this now renowned artist. 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the DIA adding Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait to its collection. In commemoration, the museum will display alongside Self Portrait more than fifty other Van Gogh paintings, drawing and sketches on loan from collectors and museums from around the world. Something to look forward to as hopefully the pandemic comes to closure.
What are some of your favorite places in the 313? Do you have a favorite restaurant, park or other spot that you frequent or have fond memories of visiting? There is a lot to discover in the D!
Travel to a galaxy far, far away without having to blast off into outer space by simply taking a road trip to the City of Detroit. From May 20 through September 30, 2018 the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) will be hosting STAR WARS AND THE POWER OF COSTUME; a special exhibit produced by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in partnership with the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and in conjunction with Lucasfilm Ltd. This spectacular exhibit provides people with an up-close look at concept art and costumes used in producing the first seven space operas in the Star Wars saga of films.
A Geek Daddy was invited by the DIA to an advance preview of STAR WARS AND THE POWER OF COSTUME before the exhibit opened to the general public. It was a fantastic experience to have the chance to be able to check out 60 costumes that appeared on-screen in Star Wars movies along with more than 150 sketches used in helping produce the look of the characters and locations within the films.
This exhibit highlights the artistic elements used in producing the films that contribute to the wonderful imagery that has captivated movie goers for over forty years and made this sci-fi saga a pop culture sensation. Star Wars fans will be wowed to be able to stand next to the actual costumes and props used to bring some of their favorite characters to life on the silver screen while someone who may never have seen the films will still be impressed by the craftsmanship of the outfits and the artistry of the sketches used in bringing George Lucas' fantasy stories into reality.
COSTUMES
Did you know actors don't normally get to keep the costumes they've worn while filming a movie? In most cases the movie studios and producers retain ownership of costumes and props after filming has wrapped up. In the case of STAR WARS AND THE POWER OF COSTUME, the items on display are owned by either George Lucas or Walt Disney Studios on loan to the Smithsonian Institute for use within this traveling exhibition which is concluding its national tour with this showing at the DIA. See for yourself the actual costumes that were worn by actors while filming Star Wars scenes from the original (Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back & Return of the Jedi) and prequel (Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith) trilogies as well as 2015's The Force Awakens representing some of the most beloved and infamous characters in cinematic history.
Begin your trek through the exhibition by entering a room that pits the light side of the force against the dark side. In the middle of the room is an impressive fight scene that depicts the villainous Sith called Darth Maul battling a number of Jedi. A number of light saber hilt props that were used in the prequel movies are embedded with the border of the display. Press buttons near some of the informational plaques about the costumes being featured in this fight scene to hear and see some of the light sabers being wielded by the Jedi activate before your eyes just like in the Star Wars movies. This is an exciting way to begin your Star Wars adventure at the DIA that is sure to delight kids and kids at heart.
There isn't a Jabba the Hutt on display; but any guy who grew up in the 1980's will recognize a particular costume actually worn by Carrie Fisher in Return of the Jedi while being chained to that monstrosity that is viewable in a Tatooine themed showcase. A princess outfit from the original Star Wars movie and her Boussh bounty hunter disguise from Return of the Jedi are also on display to see.
Speaking of Star Wars royalty, Padme Amidala played by Natalie Portman in the prequel trilogy has a gallery devoted to costumes worn by this character. This room has a number of fancy gowns, military uniforms, and the wedding dress for her nuptial with Anakin Skywalker (aka Darth Vader). Take a moment to look at the intricacies of these costumes whose details can't fully be appreciated until seeing them in real life.
Look at this paw! Chewbacca doesn't wear shoes after all so I took a close up look at how the outfit used for the Star Wars movies handled that detail. The exhibit has Chewie's original costume from 1977's Star Wars: A New Hope and you can see that it includes slipper like attachments meant to look like the alien's feet that even include toe nails. An important aspect of the character that isn't much noticed because of the attention to detail by costume designers but on the other hand would have really stood out if done poorly.
I know it is just a costume but it is amazing how realistic Chewbacca looks standing right in front of you. For being more than forty years old the Chewbacca and Han Solo costumes from the original Star Wars trilogy look amazing. Shout out your best impression of a wookiee roar then press a button on the informational plaque in front of you and Chewbacca roars back at you. Another of the very nice interactive elements contained within this exhibition.
You know you want to see Darth Vader! Well visitors won't be disappointed as the Lord of Sith awaits your visit. You can't resist the power of Star Wars! Stand in front of the Darth Vader costume worn in Revenge of the Sith by Hayden Christensen for a fun Star Wars photo op.
I'm not going to giveaway all of the highlights of the costumes on display. Ewoks, Mandalorians, stormtroopers, and x-wing pilots … there are a whole lot more costumes on display. You'll have to visit for yourself to take in everything there is to see within STAR WARS AND THE POWER OF COSTUME.
CONCEPT ART
In addition to costumes, there is also a tremendous amount of concept art on display in STAR WARS AND THE POWER OF COSTUME. I'm a huge fan of Ralph McQuarrie's work in shaping the imagery of science fiction movies during the 1970s and 80s. So I was in awe getting a first hand look at some of the concept art illustrations and costume sketches by him on display.
Concept artwork that helped the filmmakers visualize how they wanted characters to appear and scenes to be visualized are sprinkled throughout the exhibition. There is a hand drawn sketch that costume designers used to work George Lucas in creating the cast of characters included within the iconic cantina scene from the original Star Wars movie. That is one of my all-time favorite movie scenes that just left me in amazement when I saw it as a kid in the theater. So I really got a kick out of examining this sketch outlining ideas for alien costumes to use in that movie.
I also found a showcase that combined concept art with costumes really interesting. You'll see illustrations of characters with fabric swatches for consideration in their costume designs. Impressive, most impressive!
In addition to the pieces by McQuarrie there are numerous examples of concept art being shown by a variety of other artists as well. Make sure to take some time to enjoy and appreciate these artists work as you may your way through the exhibition. It really caught my attention that between the drawings of Padme Amidala by Ian McCaig along with all her costumes that this character with her strong presence throughout the exhibition must really have a special place in George Lucas' heart.
PROPS
In addition to costumes and concept art, there are also a good number of props on display. I was so thrilled to get up close to the R2D2 droid used in the original 1977 Star Wars film. I got goosebumps just being near it. This Star Wars fan was truly geeking out at this moment!
Also on display is BB8 who became a fan favorite in The Force Awakens. I know seeing him will be the highlight of many kids visit. It was nice to see some elements of the newest Star War trilogy incorporated into this exhibition including this BB8 model as well as costumes worn by new characters like Rey and Finn.
You'll also encounter one of the world's most famous puppets while wandering through STAR WARS AND THE POWER OF COSTUME. A Yoda puppet used in the filming of The Empire Strikes Back is the last thing you'll encounter before you exit. So you absolutely leave the exhibition on a high note. Fun you will have at the DIA!
A DAD'S PERSPECTIVE
I remember as a child my parents bringing me down to visit the DIA when a special exhibit themed around the Muppet Movie (1979) was in town. It featured authentic puppets used in the movie as well as for The Muppet Show and Sesame Street television series. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Big Bird, along with Bert & Ernie were all there to see. Forty years later, I still fondly remember that experience and I've had a life-long appreciation of the DIA since. I'm hoping that STAR WARS AND THE POWER OF COSTUME will have that same impact now upon my son and daughter creating a lasting memory and fostering a personal connection with the art museum.
The kids have grown up being exposed to my passion for Star Wars. We've watched all the movies together and viewing the animated television series has been a favorite way for us to relax around the house together. So my son and daughter are as excited about the content of this exhibition as this die hard Star Wars fan is. So I'll definitely be heading back with them to enjoy STAR WARS AND THE POWER OF COSTUME as a fun family bonding experience.
The Star Wars exhibition at the DIA has earned A Geek Daddy nod of approval not only because the items being featured are awesome to encounter but also based upon the visually stunning layout they are being displayed in. The staging and lighting of the artwork, costumes and props being showcased combined with their pop culture appeal envelope the museum with an exhilarating vibe. Most of the content of the show is also out in the open and not sealed off behind safety glass barriers providing for exceptional viewing that lets you feel like you can just reach out and touch the objects. Don't try to do that though or a security guard may rip off your arm in a wookiee like rage!!!
Everyone who attends is also provided a portable device that provides an audio tour of the exhibit as part of their admission price with their being different versions to listen to for both kids and adults. These handheld digital docents are really convenient and a great way to immerse yourself in this Star Wars experience. A really nice touch by the exhibition organizers.
ADMISSION & HOURS
General admission to the DIA as well as tickets for this special exhibit are required.
General admission to the museum is $14 dollars for adults, $9 for senior citizens, $8 for college students, and youth at $6 with kids under 6 years old being admitted into the DIA for free. General admission to the museum is FREE for Macomb, Oakland and Wayne county residents based upon their millage in support of the museum's operating expenses.
Tickets to STAR WARS AND THE POWER OF COSTUME are $7 for youth ages 6 to 17 years old. Children under 6 are FREE. Adult tickets are $19 (Tuesday - Thursday), $24 (Friday - Sunday) with Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county residents receiving a $5 per ticket discount.
The museum will have extended hours during the Star Wars exhibition:
TUE & WED
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
THUR
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
FRI
9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
SAT
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
SUN
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MON
Closed
The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Avenue in Detroit's midtown neighborhood cultural center situated near the College of Creative Studies, Detroit Historical Museum, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Michigan Science Center and Wayne State University. There is a paved lot on the north side of the museum and two parking garages in close proximity to the building with daily rates under $10.
The Detroit Institute of Arts has been recognized as one of the premier art museums within the USA. It is home to more than 60,000 pieces of art and historical relics including the first Van Gogh painting to become part of a U.S. museum’s collection (Self-Portrait, 1887), the first over-life-size enlargement of Rodin’s “The Thinker” sculpture (1904), and Diego Rivera’s world-renowned “Detroit Industry” murals (1932-33). For more information, visit dia.org.
If you enjoyed this article consider also reading:
Being a huge baseball fan, I couldn't resist swinging by the Detroit Institute of Arts to check out a temporary exhibit called PLAY BALL! BASEBALL AT THE DIA. My daughter agreed to spend some family time with her good ole dad and joined me on a trek to Midtown Detroit to visit the art museum. Of course while there we had to stop in the Rivera Court to look around the renowned Detroit Industry Murals.
There are 27 panels within one particular room of the DIA known as the Rivera Court making up the Detroit Industry Murals. Created by Diego Rivera (1886 - 1957) who developed a reputation for constructing grand fresco masterpieces, the Mexican artist considered these fresco murals the best work of his career. Frescos are made by painting on wet plaster so that colors and images penetrate the plaster and become fixed upon a wall as it dries. Thus this artwork has become a permanent fixture within the court they were created in and have captivated generations of visitors to the DIA since Rivera completed them in 1933.
We had an exceptional experience during our visit interacting with an enthusiastic docent who shared a number of interesting facts and secrets about the murals in the Rivera Court. He explained Rivera was attempting to depict through this artwork how industry and technology had become the indigenous culture of Detroit which was having a transcendent impact upon its population. It was also pointed out that Ford Motor Company is prominently featured within the murals partly because they were a cornerstone of the city's economy in the 1930s and also due to Edsel Ford donating a significant portion of money to the museum that assisted with covering the artist's commission. The two main panels of the murals that cover the north and south walls of the room depict workers laboring at Ford's River Rouge manufacturing plant.
Here are a few secrets that were shared with us about the Detroit Industry Murals during our visit that we wouldn't have garnered by looking at the artwork without some insider trivia from this friendly docent:
There are a number of automotive parts and partially constructed cars within the murals, but only one fully completed vehicle. A little red car buried in the backdrop of the assembly line imagery within the primary panel on the room's southern wall.
There is a small panel which depicts Henry Ford showcasing a new engine design to a number of men. As a tie-in to his own heritage, Rivera meant this engine is meant to look like a Xoloitzcuintli, a hairless dog often referred to as Xolos, that are considered national treasures of Mexico. My daughter was excited by this fact knowing that a Xolo was also featured in one of her favorite films, COCO , the Disney Pixar feature which won this year's Oscar Award for Best Animated Movie. The docent was impressed that she was familiar with these dogs and that this tidbit of information peaked her interest in learning more about the frescos.
In another nod to his own heritage, Rivera altered the original appearance of a stamping press because he thought its appearance resembled an Aztec statue unearthed in the 18th century which folk lore accuses of cursing Mexico City with death and destruction. So he altered the machine's appearance to instead resemble the goddess Cuatlicue who was worshiped by the Aztecs for maintaining order in the universe.
The docent pointed out in another panel how the image of a businessman was a mash up of portraits of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford uniting the two friends, inventors and captains of industry into one caricature.
The DIA's Rivera Court was designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior in 2014 due to the historical significance of these spectacular frescos honoring the dynamism of early 20th century industrialism created by an artist considered to be the foremost muralist of the Depression era. If you haven't seen these vibrant murals firsthand, it is absolutely worth a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts to get a glimpse of them. Hopefully you'll have the chance to speak with as outstanding of a docent as we were blessed to have run into to help pull you into the artwork you are seeing.
For more information about visiting the Detroit Institute of Arts, go to dia.org
We enjoyed a daddy-daughter downtown excursion to see the exhibit PLAY BALL! BASEBALL AT THE DIA during a visit to the art museum. Home to more than 65,000 artifacts and artwork, this exhibit marks the first time in the history of this 91-year old prestigious institution, recognized for having one of the most significant art collections within the United States, that it is displaying baseball cards. Being a big baseball fan I wasn't going to miss out on seeing the exhibit for myself.
PLAY BALL! BASEBALL AT THE DIA is made up primarily of rare baseball cards and other baseball-related memorabilia from the personal collection of Detroit area attorney E. Powell Miller. It includes one of only three known complete sets in the world of some of the first produced baseball cards produced by American Tobacco Company and distributed in their brands' cigarette packs from 1909 - 11. This run of baseball cards is called the T206 set by collectors and features stars from the earliest days of professional baseball including Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. The set is made up of 524 different cards which visitors to the DIA can get an up close look at.
Miller's collection also includes the very rare Honus Wagner card which is often referred to as the "Mona Lisa" or "Holy Grail" of baseball card collecting. Wagner is one of the first baseball players to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; but for some reason compared to all the other players of that time his card was extremely limited in circulation. It is a mystery that adds to the value of his card. This Honus Wagner baseball card is prominently displayed separately from the rest of the T206 cards in the exhibit.
2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Detroit Tigers 1968 World Series victory and this exhibit commemorates that moment with some additional pieces of baseball memorabilia from Miller's collection:
Take a look at these two autographed baseballs! One signed by the victorious Tigers team and the other by the players on the St. Louis Cardinals players they defeated during the 1968 World Series.
Baseball card fans will enjoy seeing a bunch of original 1968 Detroit Tigers baseball cards and a team autographed program.
Plus there is a lot of memorabilia surrounding one of the Detroit Tigers all time best outfielders ... Al Kaline.
Some history from the Tigers days of playing on the ball diamond at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull. A section of padding taken from a portion of the outfield wall known as Kaline's Corner from the old Tiger Stadium before it was demolished.
Minor League umpire George Sosnak had a passion for the game and a talent for drawing which led to a hobby that had him decorating thousands of baseballs to honor players and special moments. After his death in 1992, Sosnak's artwork began to garner the attention and respect of art collectors, baseball fans, and museums. While he rarely charged for his work during his lifetime, the value of his artwork has escalated since Sosnak passed away with one of his baseballs featuring Joe DiMaggio fetching $5,000 at auction. A Sosnak baseball illustrating John F. Kennedy throwing out the 1962 Washington Senators' Opening Day game is on view at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston, Massachusetts. Miller has collected several George Sosnak baseballs honoring the artist's favorite Major League baseball team's 1968 World Series victory that can be viewed by people stopping by PLAY BALL! BASEBALL AT THE DIA.
The DIA has also added two pieces of artwork from its own collection to compliment Miller's items in this exhibit, Hard Ball III by Robert Moskowitz and Paisaje Urbano Detroit by Dario Escobar. PLAY BALL! BASEBALL IN DETROIT is a temporary exhibit that is included as part of general admission to the art museum. It will be open from March 28 - September 16, 2018 during the DIA's normal operating hours.
Paisaje Urbano Detroit / Urban Landscape Detroit utilizes 150 Detroit Tigers baseball bats from Louisville Slugger to portray the city's skyline centered around the iconic Renaissance Center towers. Guatemalan artist Dario Escobar utilizes soccer balls, skate boards, and baseball bats in creating his three-dimensional artwork. This is meant to represent the globalization of athletic enterprise, the mass production of objects used in various sports, and the associations between teams and the places they call home.
Robert Moskowitz is an American artist known for playing around with forms and shapes inspired by the country's history and culture. Hard Ball III is one in a series of paintings that show he silhouette of a pitcher who has just thrown a fast ball. Each painting shows the ball in a different position of the pitches trajectory. In this painting it appears the ball is looming right in front of you just about to cross home plate.
For more information about the Detroit Institute of Arts including hours and admission prices, visit www.dia.org. Think about visiting the museum to take in PLAY BALL! BASEBALL AT THE DIA.
Six years ago the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) began a community outreach campaign to expand the awareness and appreciation of the museum with local residents. The DIA placed weather-proof, high-quality reproductions of artistic masterpieces from its collection outdoors in a few select cities within the three counties surrounding Detroit for people to enjoy. The goal of the displays was to bring the art IN its galleries OUT into communities for people who may not normally visit the downtown Detroit museum to enjoy. These representations were so accurate that police departments in these communities began to receive calls from concerned citizens that stolen artwork from the DIA may have been put up as a prank. Rave reviews from the public about the displays have made INSIDE/OUT an annual on-going program since its inception.
The INSIDE / OUT program selects several local cities and townships each year to host these art displays. The nice thing about the program is that seven to twelve images are clustered within walking or bike-riding distance so you can have a fun family outing searching for the artwork and exploring the community where it has been placed. I've gone on an art hunt with my kids in at least one of the INSIDE/OUT communities hosting the displays each year since the program began. It is nice too that they've rotated the participating cities and townships during the life of the program so the displays aren't always hosted in the same places and new artwork is regularly introduced year to year keeping going on art hunts fun and exciting. Metro Detroit locations hosting INSIDE/OUT in 2016 include Eastern Market and the Dequindre Cut greenway trail in the City of Detroit, plus the communities of Hamtramck, Ecorse, New Baltimore, Pontiac, and Warren, among other locations.
Because of the popularity of INSIDE/OUT the displays will also be included over the summer in three northern Michigan towns popular with summer vacationers -- Alpena, Traverse City and Mackinac Island. If you are planning on going on an Up North Michigan adventure this summer these INSIDE / OUT exhibits will be on display until September. I hadn't realized that the INSIDE / OUT artwork was going to be on display in Northern Michigan until we stumbled upon one of the portraits during a family trip to Mackinac Island while walking to our hotel. Because of our family's past art hunts we instantly associated it with being INSIDE/OUT artwork.
Mackinac Island is known for prohibiting motor vehicles so walking, bike riding and horse drawn carriages are the primary means of getting around while visiting the Michigan state park which is filled with historical buildings, scenic landscapes, and lots of fudge shops and souvenir stands. The INSIDE / OUT artwork is sprinkled throughout the island's downtown and the grounds of the historic Grand Hotel. Some of the artwork really stands out along the island's thoroughfares while others are a bit more subdued so they are not so easy to discover without looking out for them. Of course we went on an art hunt to our Mackinac Island activities once we realized the DIA reproductions were there searching for all the INSIDE/OUT displays adding an extra element of fun to our trip.
I've shared a few of the Mackinac Island INSIDE/OUT portraits we discovered. If you visit can you find them all? If so let us know! Plus if you make it to Alpena or Traverse City this summer, have some Pure Michigan fun and go on an art hunt! Of course we'd enjoy seeing your INSIDE/OUT art hunt photos. Please share your pictures by tweeting them to @Geekdad248 so we can share in your fun!
If you are planning a Metro Detroit art hunt be aware that they switch up the locations and displays in August with the new exhibit locations staying up through October. Upcoming locations include Belleville (Wayne County), East English Village (Detroit), Beverly Hills (Oakland County) and Romeo (Macomb County). For more information, visit www.dia.org.
