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6/29/01
Reflections in Black
Tamar Charney
This weekend an exhibit called "Reflections in Black" opens
at the Detroit Institute of Arts. It shows over 300 pictures by more than
100 African American photographers. It was put together by the Smithsonian
and it traces the history of African American photography from the mid
1800's to today. Michigan Radio's Tamar Charney got a look at the exhibit
yesterday and has this report.
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The Detroit Institute of Arts is showing 'Reflections in Black: Smithsonian
African American Photography' through September 2nd" Photo by Tamar Charney
6/22/01
Mentality: Awareness Through Theater
Tamar Charney, Shiri Bilik
With advances in medicine and psychological care, more
teenagers with mental health problems are advancing to colleges and
universities. That places a heavier load on campus counseling centers.
Recently, the mother of a U-M student who committed suicide this year
publicly questioned the adequacy of University mental health care. As
Michigan Radio's Tamar Charney reports, one U-M student group has for
years been advocating to have more attention paid to students with mental
health issues.
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6/20/01
Hastings Street Comes Back To Life
Tamar Charney
One of the most famous neighborhoods in Detroit was destroyed by
urban renewal in the 1950's. But Hastings Street has come back to life
on the theater stage. Michigan Radio's Tamar Charney reports.
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"Photo courtesy of the Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University"
6/1/01
U-Shop
Tamar Charney
Artwork in stores is nothing new. Many communities have stores that double
as a place to show art. But a new exhibition in Ann Arbor is trying to
bring art and commerce together. The exhibition called "U-Shop" is a
series of artworks in stores. Each piece is deeply connected to the store
it is in. Michigan Radio's Tamar reports.
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05/22/01
Sailing Artists
Tamar Charney
Native Americans were the first to navigate Lake Superior's waters.
Today freighters carrying grain and ore regularly pass through the lake.
Over the years Lake Superior and its rugged shores have claimed many ships.
But, the Lake has also claimed the imagination of many artists.
This summer a rotating group of artists will circumnavigate Lake Superior in a sailboat.
The artists will be painting, photographing, and making sketches of their journey.
They will also be collecting stories to share with school children after their return.
Michigan Radio's Tamar Charney caught up with some of the artists.
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Fritz Seegers and Mary Brodbeck in
front of
'Alwita', a 27 foot traditional wooden sailboat.
04/26/01
Edda: Viking Tales for Modern Audience
Tamar Charney
This year The University Musical Society presented its first
International Theater Festival. The visit by the Royal Shakespeare
Company to Ann Arbor was part of this initiative. UMS will close the
theater series with a world premiere of a work commissioned by UMS and The
Lincoln Center Festival. But as Michigan Radio's Tamar Charney reports
the work is not a play -- it's a piece that got its start on the concert
stage.
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04/26/01
Drumming Through School
Tamar Charney
Many educators say one of the biggest problems they
face with kids who have trouble in school is getting these students to
keep showing up. But one alternative school in Ann Arbor has found a way
that seems to work. Michigan Radio's Tamar Charney reports.
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04/26/01
Middle English Dictionary
Jackie Paige
The Dictionary didn't exist until the middle of the 18th century. And no
dictionary existed for what's known as Middle English. That's the
language works like Chaucer's Canterberry Tales and Sir Gawain and the
Green Knight were written in. But that's about to change. After 71 years,
the final installment of the Middle English Dictionary is about to be
published by the University of Michigan. Michigan Radio's Jackie Paige has
the story.
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