Tag Archives: Arts
Michigan Creates, New Podcast Series
For several years I served proudly on the Michigan Arts & Cultural Council (MACC) through appointments by both Governor Snyder and Whitmer. The experience I gained being a council member exposed me to abundance of artists and arts organizations in … Continue reading
Posted in art, creativity, culture, detroit, music, Uncategorized
Tagged amazon, apple podcast, Ara Topouzian, art organizations, artists, Arts, culture, fyp, marketing, michigan, michigan creates, musicians, painters, podcast, promotion, spotify, writers, youtube
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My Wife is a Curious Creative
In the several years of writing this blog, I have never dedicated a post to my wife, Della, but it is certainly about time. For those of you that personally know me, know how very proud I am of my … Continue reading
Posted in culture, Journalism, Uncategorized
Tagged America, Arts, author, Beirut, Blue Duffel Bag, culture, Curious Creative, DEI, Della Cassia, diversity, French, Immigrant, Lebanese, Lebanon, Literary Mama, writing
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Latest Michigan Nonprofit report shows impact of arts organizations have on economy
I have long been an advocate for the arts both on a local and national basis. The arts plays such a vital role in so many categories – education, child development, jobs, and economic impact. Currently, I am involved with … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Industries, Uncategorized
Tagged advocacy, Arts, chamber of commerce, culture, economy, Education, jobs, michigan, nonprofit
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When did you first discover the arts?
Over a month ago, I was sitting in a board of directors retreat (Creative Many Michigan) when the question was asked of each of us – when did you discover the arts? Such a simplistic question you would think, but … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Industries, Uncategorized
Tagged Arts, brain, discovery, imagination, preten
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Liana Aghajanian, Welcome to Detroit!
I met a truly inspiring young lady last tonight, Liana Aghajanian. She is new to Detroit coming from Los Angeles as she is a recipient of a residency for two years, part of Write-A-House. She was one of 232 applicants from around … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Uncategorized
Tagged Armenian, Arts, creative, detroit, Iran, Journalism, journalist, Los Angeles, michigan, Neighborhoods, Shinola, writing
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Jazz meets Armenian
I had a great opportunity to play a concert with some fine musicians right before Christmas. A number of months ago, jazz guitarist/composer Colton Weatherston approached me about combining Armenian and Middle Eastern music with jazz rhythms. This is not … Continue reading
Posted in Gigs, Uncategorized
Tagged Armenian, Arts, Bass, Clarinet, detroit, Drums, Folk music, kanun, michigan, Middle East, Middle Eastern music, music, Royal Oak
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