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The $1 Million Harry Bertoia Sculpture Found in a Mall Basement, and the Questions Over Its Restoration

It is the kind of story the art world rarely gets: a major sculpture by one of America’s great modernists, lost in a shopping-mall basement for nearly four decades, rediscovered by appraisers, restored and sold to General Motors for a reported $1 million. Months after it went up in GM’s new Detroit headquarters, the tale of Harry Bertoia’s forgotten “clouds” is circulating widely again online, along with questions about how the restoration was done.

Detroit, MI · 3d
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History of Marysville, Michigan – The Surprise Dream City on The St. Clair

In 1919, former Ford engineer C. Harold Wills began turning Marysville into a planned industrial city. His luxury automobile company soon failed, but the town carried on. Historic postcards trace its earlier lumber trade, Stag Island resorts, electric rail service and later boat factories.

Marysville, MI · 1d

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Hemlock Schools officially opens new 670-seat Performing Arts Center

HEMLOCK, Mich. (WJRT) - Hemlock Public School District opened its new 670-seat Performing Arts Center on Friday, marking a major investment in arts education and cultural programming in Saginaw County. The district held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday evening before the venue hosted its first theatrical production, Murder at Aunt Agatha's,...

Hemlock, MI · 3d
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Huron Daily Tribune

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Owendale-Gagetown school to host Veterans Day program

Owendale-Gagetown Schools will host a Veterans Day program with student poetry, band performances, snacks and tributes for veterans.

Owendale, MI · 1d

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175 years in the books: Gloria Coles Flint Public Library celebrates milestone anniversary

Featured photo: Many choose to celebrate the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library’s 175th Anniversary by wearing costumes inspired by books! Here, Ta’Nesa Blakely wears attire inspired by “Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women,” by Maya Angelou. Jimmela Byrd’s outfit is inspired by “The Bluest Eye,” by Toni Morrison, and Dawn Hibbard was inspired by “The Great Gatsby.” Photo by Tanya Terry.

Flint, MI · 21h

The Times Herald

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Marine City Love Locks Freighter set for unveiling

Marine City will unveil a new freighter-shaped public art installation at Broadway Park on Nov. 12, giving residents and visitors a place to attach commemorative locks in honor of meaningful connections. Installation of the Marine City Love Locks Freighter will begin at 4 p.m. at the park, 100 Broadway St., followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:20 p.m., according to a community announcement from the Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce. The sculpture was designed in the shape of a freighter as a nod to Marine City's maritime heritage. The project is intended as a place where people can attach locks honoring relationships, remembering loved ones or representing a connection to the community, according to the announcement.The unveiling will include recognition of sponsors and contributors who helped bring the project to Broadway Park. Those supporters will receive engraved locks and be invited to attach them to the freighter during the celebration. "This project reflects the generosity and community spirit that make Marine City so special," Laura Merchant, director of the Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce, said in the announcement. "We are excited to celebrate with our sponsors and neighbors as we welcome this meaningful addition to our community." More:

Marine City, MI · 1d

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Flint music legend Pete "Fat Cat" Flanders gets key to the city

Flint music legend Pete “Fat Cat” Flanders was awarded the Key to the City by Mayor Sheldon Neeley in recognition of more than 40 years of preserving and promoting Flint’s musical heritage.

Flint, MI · 1d

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Michigan photographer recalls 60 years of documenting history, from Beatles to presidents

HAZEL PARK, Mich. (News 10) - Photographer Doug Elbinger has captured famous moments in Michigan history over a career that spans six decades, and a retrospective of his work was recently on display at Color Ink Studio and Gallery in the Detroit suburb of Hazel Park. On stage with the...

Michigan · 12h

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This Michigan Railway Museum Will Transport You Back To Childhood Faster Than A Polar Express Ride

Nobody warned you that a trip to Owosso, Michigan would make you feel ten years old again, but that’s exactly what happens when you walk into the Steam Railroading Institute. Bring your camera, bring your kids, and maybe bring a tissue or two. You’ll understand why by the end....

Owosso, MI · 2d

The Mary Sue

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Michigan fans arrive at the Ann Arbor Golf Club to tailgate. Then researchers ask them to step into 2 yurts and donate their urine: ‘The Piss Off’

Could your urine be used for good? According to some researchers who are hosting The Piss Off in Michigan, the answer is yes, as some researchers in Michigan prepare to use the football rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State to test a “peecycling” program on a stadium-level scale for the first time. Researchers from Michigan […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 3d

News-Herald

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Zac Brown Band’s best moments at Little Caesars Arena

In his band’s first big hit, “Chicken Fried,” Zac Brown celebrates “cold beer on a Friday night” — which is exactly what was going on Friday, Nov. 6, when the troupe played at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena. Now 10 members strong, the Zac...

Detroit, MI · 2d

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Detroit’s Massive Michigan Motown Museum Expansion Could Be A Must-See In 2027

A tiny house bought with an $800 family loan launched some of the most famous songs on Earth. Now that same house is getting a $75 million glow-up wrapped around it. The plan stretches the campus to nearly 50,000 square feet. It adds a theater, a real recording studio, and a creative hub for young dreamers. I can’t imagine a better way to honor where all that music started.

Detroit, MI · 8d

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Rick Lowe, the Artist Behind Project Row Houses, Turns Data on Black Progress Into Art

Rick Lowe has spent more than three decades arguing that art does not have to hang on a wall to count. On Sunday, a national television audience got to see what that looks like now, when CBS Sunday Morning ran a profile of the Houston-based artist by correspondent Martha Teichner, built around his largest museum show in the United States to date.

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

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Icewear Vezzo Expands Detroit Portfolio With Shadow Gallery Building

Icewear Vezzo is expanding his Detroit business portfolio after announcing that he and business partner Prevail now own the entire building that houses The Shadow Gallery in Eastern Market. The deal goes beyond taking a stake in the venue’s operation. Vezzo and Prevail said their ownership covers the full property,...

Detroit, MI · 2d

E! News

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KATSEYE's Megan Skiendiel Suffers Concussion Amid Tour

Megan Skiendiel is dealing with some gnarly health issues. The KATSEYE member shared that she had suffered a concussion amid the band’s current tour, which prompted the cancellation of their Nov. 5 show in Chicago and their upcoming Nov. 7 performance in Minneapolis just days after canceling their Nov. 3 Detroit concert.

Minneapolis, MN · 3d

WOOD TV8

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Newly excavated fossil sheds new light on ‘great-great uncle’ of modern-day dogs

A new study published by a former University of Michigan paleontologist is rewriting some of what we know about an ancestor of North American dogs.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

Thumbwind

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History of Milford Michigan: 17 Remarkable Photos From Its Industrial Past – Video

From 1830s sawmills to Henry Ford's 1938 carburetor plant, the history of Milford, Michigan, tells a story of industry and change. Historic photos bring the village's mills, hotels and downtown businesses back into view.

Milford, MI · 8d

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Bomb threat forces evacuation at Henry Ford Museum

A night of fundraising and celebration turned into panic this weekend after a bomb threat forced hundreds to evacuate the Henry Ford Museum.

Dearborn, MI · 1d

The Monroe News

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Parades, ceremonies, meals to mark Veterans Day 2026 in Monroe County

Community parades, ceremonies, a flag display and meals are among Monroe County's observances for Veterans Day . Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, but events this year start on Saturday, Nov. 7. One of this year's observances honors a local Gold Star Mother. Parades Monroe County’s fifth annual Veterans Day Parade will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Lineup will begin at 2 p.m. at Monroe's Department of Public Services' facility on Jones Avenue. The parade will begin on Jones Avenue and travel north on Monroe Street. It will travel west on Front Street to the Knights of Columbus parking lot, where it will disband, said organizer Wayne Blank. “The parade will be held to honor all veterans. The grand marshal for this year will be Steve Mango, a Vietnam veteran,” Blank said. Blank said about 250 people usually watch the parade. To participate in the parade, call Blank at 734-770-0201. The 13th annual Luna Pier Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at noon Saturday, Nov. 7 at Water Tower Park on Harold Drive. The parade will march south on North Harold Drive to Luna Pier Road, then travel east on Luna Pier to Memorial Park for the

Monroe County, MI · 4d

MLive.com

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Beloved Mexican tradition in Oakland County Friday with dancing, crafts and food

Centro Multicultural La Familia will host a Día de Muertos celebration in downtown Pontiac. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a 3,000-year-old tradition of remembering loved ones who have died. This year’s theme highlights the stories and experiences of people who crossed borders and desertscapes.

Pontiac, MI · 3d