Detroit Evening Report: Revisiting the Hamtramck Historical Museum’s first exhibit of Bengali arts and culture
This week on the Detroit Evening Report, we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve reported on at WDET this year that show how special the people and places in our community truly are.
We also share some news about what’s happening in the community over the holidays.
Today, we hear some of WDET reporter Nargis Rahman’s interview with fiber artist and educator Fatema Haque, who helped realize the first exhibit of Bengali arts and culture at the Hamtramck Historical Museum. She spoke about some of the community programming created around the exhibit.
Other headlines for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024:
- Premier Pet Supply and Ruff Life Photography are helping pet owners and their fur babies set the tone for 2025 with New Year’s Pet Photos from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, at Premier Pet Supply’s downtown location for a $10 donation. All proceeds will be donated to local rescues.
- Detroit History Tours and The Detroit History Club are offering a variety of holiday tours this weekend. The “Detroit Home for the Holidays: Snazzy Brunch’ Bus Tour” starts at the Detroit History Club and includes a visit to the Detroit Yacht Club for brunch, homes in Indian Village, the Downtown Winter Market and the historic Fisher Building. The brunch tour starts at 10:30 a.m. There is also a late lunch tour at 3 p.m. A Christmas Lights Crawl starts at 6 p.m. and takes attendees to the Beacon Park Winter Wonderland, Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo, and Campus Martius — home to Detroit’s official city Christmas tree, Menorah and Kwanzaa Kinara — heated outdoor shopping stalls, a beer garden, and ice-skating.
- The Preservation of Jazz Monday Night Music Series will host a tribute to Nina Simone at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, at Aretha’s Jazz Café . Tickets are $35 and doors open at 6 p.m.
- White Feather Holistic Arts is having a New Year’s Eve Bowl Burning Ceremony in Windsor. Attendees will be guided in a ritual focused on releasing old energies and inviting in new ones. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Pre-register by emailing info@whitefeatherarts.com or calling 519–996–6409.
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