Happenings In and Around the Foundation Hotel

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will return home to the Streets of Downtown Detroit, June 2-4, 2023. The event will feature the cars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing in the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix, the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, INDY NXT by Firestone and the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. The event is collectively referred to as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.

Zoe McGuire: Earthshine is on view from May 6th through June 24th, 2023 at Library Street Collective.

Library Street Collective is thrilled to announce Earthshine, Zoe McGuire’s first exhibition in Detroit, opening on May 6th, 2023. Inspired by nature, music, and mysticism, McGuire creates surreal landscapes that hum with a range of vibrant colors and nuanced tonal scales. For the exhibition, the artist will present a new series of paintings, including some of the largest she has created to date, that represent nature’s inherent spirituality and marvel at the evolution of human consciousness.

The DIA (Detroit Institute of Arts) proudly presents the exhibition, James Barnor: Accra/London—A Retrospective, a comprehensive survey of the work of Ghanaian photographer James Barnor whose career spans more than six decades. A studio portraitist, photojournalist, and Black lifestyle photographer, Barnor was born in 1929 in the West African nation of Ghana. He established his famous Ever Young Studio in Accra in the early 1950s and devoted his early photography to documenting critical social and political changes that animated the nation on the cusp of independence from Britain.

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will return home to the Streets of Downtown Detroit, June 2-4, 2023. The event will feature the cars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing in the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix, the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, INDY NXT by Firestone and the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. The event is collectively referred to as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.

In the words of Hov… allow me to introduce myself, my name is Miss AJ Williams, a clarisentience, clairaudient, Divine Feminine, intuitive, Sagittarius rising, Scorpio Sun, Cancer Moon, empath here to walk as a passenger and guide to you as a channel connected to the Universe to provide enlightenment with a side of sass!

Join us this June as we focus on Chakra healing with Chill Vibe Sound Bowl mediations. Make sure to sign up for each class in the series as this is something you won’t want to miss!

Here’s the line up!

June 4 Lower Chakra (root, sacral, solar plexus) healing Sign up!

June 11 Heart Chakra healing Sign up!

June 25 Upper Chakra (throat, third-eye, crown) healing Sign up!

Immerse yourself in a 45-minute session of pure bliss while Miss AJ works her magic.

These sessions will be hosted in the gorgeous historic private dining room at the Detroit Foundation Hotel. Please wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat for support.

We look forward to seeing you!

Check out Spot Lite for a mid-week after-work mixer and dance party celebrating photographer James Barnor. Enjoy music infused with high life and afro rhythms, live drummer, a West African Dance performance, and African-inspired cuisine from food trucks. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration and James Barnor’s exhibition at the DIA.

Mixer: 5:30pm-8pm / Dance Party 8pm-2 AM

Zoe McGuire: Earthshine is on view from May 6th through June 24th, 2023 at Library Street Collective.

Library Street Collective is thrilled to announce Earthshine, Zoe McGuire’s first exhibition in Detroit, opening on May 6th, 2023. Inspired by nature, music, and mysticism, McGuire creates surreal landscapes that hum with a range of vibrant colors and nuanced tonal scales. For the exhibition, the artist will present a new series of paintings, including some of the largest she has created to date, that represent nature’s inherent spirituality and marvel at the evolution of human consciousness.

The DIA (Detroit Institute of Arts) proudly presents the exhibition, James Barnor: Accra/London—A Retrospective, a comprehensive survey of the work of Ghanaian photographer James Barnor whose career spans more than six decades. A studio portraitist, photojournalist, and Black lifestyle photographer, Barnor was born in 1929 in the West African nation of Ghana. He established his famous Ever Young Studio in Accra in the early 1950s and devoted his early photography to documenting critical social and political changes that animated the nation on the cusp of independence from Britain.

In the words of Hov… allow me to introduce myself, my name is Miss AJ Williams, a clarisentience, clairaudient, Divine Feminine, intuitive, Sagittarius rising, Scorpio Sun, Cancer Moon, empath here to walk as a passenger and guide to you as a channel connected to the Universe to provide enlightenment with a side of sass!

Join us this June as we focus on Chakra healing with Chill Vibe Sound Bowl mediations. Make sure to sign up for each class in the series as this is something you won’t want to miss!

Here’s the line up!

June 4 Lower Chakra (root, sacral, solar plexus) healing Sign up!

June 11 Heart Chakra healing Sign up!

June 25 Upper Chakra (throat, third-eye, crown) healing Sign up!

Immerse yourself in a 45-minute session of pure bliss while Miss AJ works her magic.

These sessions will be hosted in the gorgeous historic private dining room at the Detroit Foundation Hotel. Please wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat for support.

We look forward to seeing you!

We’re offering 20% off the bill for service industry night workers. Groove to the beats spun by Amy Kaherl and have a great time from 5pm – 8pm Every Monday!

Shibari is an artistic practice of Japanese rope bondage which can be done solo or with a partner.

The intention behind the practice can vary.

It can be used to:

– to tap into a deep meditative state

-to help unlock trauma stored in the body

– to connect through creativity as an art form

– to connect sensually with your partner.

Sign up at: [email protected]

6:30pm – 9pm

$45

Enjoy a free sunset yogic experience at 7:15pm just down the street with The Trap Studio at Spirit of Detroit Plaza. Visit The Trap Studio for more information.

Come check out live vinyl spins by Detroit’s John Arnold from 5pm-8pm!

We’re offering 20% off the bill for service industry night workers. Groove to the beats spun by John Arnold and have a great time from 5pm – 8pm Every Monday!

Head to the Detroit Film Theater just a few blocks away for Lynch/Oz at the Detroit Film Theatre!

Documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe specializes in taking viewers deep inside their favorite movies. For his latest and richest project, he lifts the velvet curtain on iconic filmmaker David Lynch’s obsession with a single film – The Wizard of Oz – the 1939 classic that this mind-bending documentary argues is the foundational text for all of Lynch’s work.

The DIA (Detroit Institute of Arts) proudly presents the exhibition, James Barnor: Accra/London—A Retrospective, a comprehensive survey of the work of Ghanaian photographer James Barnor whose career spans more than six decades. A studio portraitist, photojournalist, and Black lifestyle photographer, Barnor was born in 1929 in the West African nation of Ghana. He established his famous Ever Young Studio in Accra in the early 1950s and devoted his early photography to documenting critical social and political changes that animated the nation on the cusp of independence from Britain.

Zoe McGuire: Earthshine is on view from May 6th through June 24th, 2023 at Library Street Collective.

Library Street Collective is thrilled to announce Earthshine, Zoe McGuire’s first exhibition in Detroit, opening on May 6th, 2023. Inspired by nature, music, and mysticism, McGuire creates surreal landscapes that hum with a range of vibrant colors and nuanced tonal scales. For the exhibition, the artist will present a new series of paintings, including some of the largest she has created to date, that represent nature’s inherent spirituality and marvel at the evolution of human consciousness.

Head to the Detroit Film Theater just a few blocks away for Lynch/Oz at the Detroit Film Theatre!

Documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe specializes in taking viewers deep inside their favorite movies. For his latest and richest project, he lifts the velvet curtain on iconic filmmaker David Lynch’s obsession with a single film – The Wizard of Oz – the 1939 classic that this mind-bending documentary argues is the foundational text for all of Lynch’s work.

Artful Healing Nights is a weekly session where we use healing arts to explore liberation. Through meditation, storytelling, art and gentle yoga poses. Each session focuses on a specific topic and focuses on one of these arts,while being guided through heart opening yoga flows. Chosen speakers are invited to share their stories anonymously and will be randomly selected if their story aligns with the topic of the week.  All participants are encouraged to come with an open heart and a willingness to listen and share these completely transparent moments with our community. 

Email [email protected] for more information

Head to the Detroit Film Theater just a few blocks away for Lynch/Oz at the Detroit Film Theatre!

Documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe specializes in taking viewers deep inside their favorite movies. For his latest and richest project, he lifts the velvet curtain on iconic filmmaker David Lynch’s obsession with a single film – The Wizard of Oz – the 1939 classic that this mind-bending documentary argues is the foundational text for all of Lynch’s work.

Enjoy a free sunset yogic experience at 7:15pm just down the street with The Trap Studio at Spirit of Detroit Plaza. Visit The Trap Studio for more information.

The DIA (Detroit Institute of Arts) proudly presents the exhibition, James Barnor: Accra/London—A Retrospective, a comprehensive survey of the work of Ghanaian photographer James Barnor whose career spans more than six decades. A studio portraitist, photojournalist, and Black lifestyle photographer, Barnor was born in 1929 in the West African nation of Ghana. He established his famous Ever Young Studio in Accra in the early 1950s and devoted his early photography to documenting critical social and political changes that animated the nation on the cusp of independence from Britain.

Zoe McGuire: Earthshine is on view from May 6th through June 24th, 2023 at Library Street Collective.

Library Street Collective is thrilled to announce Earthshine, Zoe McGuire’s first exhibition in Detroit, opening on May 6th, 2023. Inspired by nature, music, and mysticism, McGuire creates surreal landscapes that hum with a range of vibrant colors and nuanced tonal scales. For the exhibition, the artist will present a new series of paintings, including some of the largest she has created to date, that represent nature’s inherent spirituality and marvel at the evolution of human consciousness.

In the words of Hov… allow me to introduce myself, my name is Miss AJ Williams, a clarisentience, clairaudient, Divine Feminine, intuitive, Sagittarius rising, Scorpio Sun, Cancer Moon, empath here to walk as a passenger and guide to you as a channel connected to the Universe to provide enlightenment with a side of sass!

Join us this June as we focus on Chakra healing with Chill Vibe Sound Bowl mediations. Make sure to sign up for each class in the series as this is something you won’t want to miss!

Here’s the line up!

June 4 Lower Chakra (root, sacral, solar plexus) healing Sign up!

June 11 Heart Chakra healing Sign up!

June 25 Upper Chakra (throat, third-eye, crown) healing Sign up!

Immerse yourself in a 45-minute session of pure bliss while Miss AJ works her magic.

These sessions will be hosted in the gorgeous historic private dining room at the Detroit Foundation Hotel. Please wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat for support.

We look forward to seeing you!

Enjoy a free sunset yogic experience every Wednesday at 7:15pm just down the street with The Trap Studio at Spirit of Detroit Plaza. Visit The Trap Studio for more information.

Highlife was a style of urban recreational dance popular in West Africa in the 1950s. It originated in James Barnor’s Ghana, where musicians adopted Western dance-band instruments at open-air nightclubs to celebrate the exuberant spirit of independence. Join the DIA’s High Life Dance Party with the Adom High Life Band and learn its graceful and expressive moves with instructor Sasu Amen Ra.

Sign up here!