Review: 'Harlem Duet' at Face Off Theatre is Profound, Poetic Genius
Djanet Sears’ award-winning 1997 play Harlem Duet imagines Shakespeare’s Othello’s first marriage, before Desdemona, embodying and centering his Black first wife’s experience. Sometimes referred to as a prequel to The Bard’s 16th Century tragedy, thi...
Kalamazoo & Battle Creek Travel Guide
For the final stop in this year’s Travel Guide series, we’re heading due south from Grand Rapids. Each city offers its own distinct flavor, from Kalamazoo’s youthful, artsy, beer-loving vibe to Battle Creek’s distinct history and Paw Paw’s wine-count...
Artist Profiles: Bee Vrieland & The VEIL Collective
At least as far back as written history extends, veils have been worn. Sometimes they were used to mark status; in ancient Mesopotamia, they indicated high social class.






