The Carr Center is a hub for the visual and performing arts in Detroit focused on promoting and sharing the work of Black artists.  For the last 3 decades, it has thrived on collaborations with local community groups and organizations. 

The Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club is a local art enthusiast group that supports the fine arts in Metro Detroit. 

Recently, The Carr Center and Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club teamed up to present Bridges: Because of Them – Honoring the Past, Uplifting the Present, Shaping the Future. 

The show is curated by co-founder of Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club, Henry Harper, local art buyer Kendale L. Jones and multi-disciplinary artist Andre Reed Jr. 

Oliver Ragsdale Jr. is the CEO of the Carr Center and Henry Harper, the co-founder of Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club, and owner of Harper Galleries of Art and Interior.

Henry and Oliver joined The Metro to talk more about the exhibition and Detroit’s fine arts scene.

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In this episode of The Detroit Evening Report, we cover the opening of a new exhibit at the Carr Center centered around Black queerness. Plus, festivals to check out this weekend and more.

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New Carr Center exhibit showcases Black queerness

The Carr Center opened a new exhibit today called “In the Life – Black Queerness.” 13 artists share works around the theme, “Looking back, moving forward.” The show runs through October 11.

Visitors can meet the exhibit’s artists and curators on Saturday, Sep. 6 at 2 p.m. as they discuss their work, vision and creative practices.

The exhibit can be found at the Carr Center’s 15 E. Kirby Street location.

Entertainment returns to Michigan Central Station

Michigan Central’s Fridays at the Station series returns next week on Sep. 12 with DJ BJ and local singer Charity holding the music for the event. It kicks off at 5 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. For more information and tickets, visit michigancentral.com/events.

6 Mile Street Festival

The 6 Mile Street Festival is this Saturday, Sep. 6. It celebrates the culture and vibrance of neighborhoods along McNichols between Livernois and Wyoming, with offerings including children’s activities at the University of Detroit Mercy, specials from restaurants along the corridor, and an outdoor party at Chon’s House of Hair. Learn more at live6detroit.org.

Dally in the Alley

Dally in the Alley takes over the Cass Corridor on Saturday, Sep. 6 from 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. The iconic Detroit street festival features music, food and even a dog show. Get this year’s lineup at dallyinthealley.com.

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Editor’s Note: An edit was made on 9/16/2025 to correct the location of the “In the Life – Black Queerness” exhibit. It can be found at 15 E. Kirby St.