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The theater is hosting the grand finale of "Amplify: The Sound of Detroit." Local artists will sing their way to a $5,000 prize and more, as an all-star band lights up the stage.
Gem of the Ocean is on at the Detroit Repertory Theatre until March 5. For more info and tickets, see detroitreptheatre.com.
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In its prime, the Gem Theatre was the heart of Black entertainment in Knoxville, a place where Black Knoxvillians gathered to watch movies and wrestling matches, attend civic events and patronize ...
He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a niece and nephew. A memorial service is scheduled for Nov. 20 at the Gem Theatre in Detroit.
It’s all been lead-up to the finale of “Amplify,” a singing competition to be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Gem Theatre.
The Detroit Institute of Arts came close to selling some of its treasures when the city went bankrupt in 2013. But now, it’s thriving.
The Detroit Repertory Theatre is Michigan’s longest running non-profit professional theatre. The Rep is known for its pioneer efforts in race, ethnic and gender transcendent casting and has ...
The bulldozers have finally pulled up to take down the United Artists Theatre, a half-century after the Detroit movie palace closed for good.
Singers such as Billie Holiday performed at the Gem, but in its heyday the theater was more than just an entertainment hub for Black residents.