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Community Celebration: Debut of Jordan Weber’s ‘New Forest, Ancient Thrones’
Community Celebration: Debut of Jordan Weber’s ‘New Forest, Ancient Thrones’

Saturday, May 18, 2pm-5pm 

Canfield Consortium Art Park in East Canfield Village

4405 Lemay St., Detroit

Celebrate the installation opening of “New Forest, Ancient Thrones” by Sidewalk Detroit’s artist-in-residence Jordan Weber, a New York-based regenerative land sculptor and activist who works at the intersection of social justice and environmental apartheid through grassroots collaboration in industrial polluted neighborhoods. Festivities will commence starting at 2pm with an unveiling ceremony, live music, performances, and remarks by Jordan Weber, Sidewalk Detroit, and Canfield Consortium.“NewForest, Ancient Thrones” is a new permanent sculpture that honors the resiliency of the East Canfield neighborhood and the dedication of its residents to continue the fight against environmental racism and the climate crisis.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

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Art x Environmental Justice: Addressing Climate as Changemakers Panel with Jordan Weber
Art x Environmental Justice: Addressing Climate as Changemakers Panel with Jordan Weber

Wednesday, May 15, 6pm-8pm

Spot Lite

2905 Beaufait St., Detroit

Join Sidewalk Detroit for an interactive conversation exploring the depths and multiplicities of avenues that address climate crises through art and advocacy. The event will highlight our artist-in-residence, Jordan Weber, along with other panelists who are activists, writers, and community organizers. We are calling participants into the space for a collaborative conversation on how our creative practices and pathways contribute to the whole, toward a solution. Please register in advance by clicking here.

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Earth Day River Clean-up
Earth Day River Clean-up

Saturday, April 20, 10am-2pm

Eliza Howell Park

23751 Fenkell Avenue Detroit, MI 48223

Join Sidewalk Detroit to celebrate Earth Day by showing the Rouge River a little love! Adult participants will have the option to wade into the river (waders provided) to pull out trash, and volunteers of all ages will help haul the trash to the road and begin cleaning it for an exciting community-built art installation led by local artist Halima Cassells (more details on Earth Week and this Eco Artist Residency to come!) In case of rain, this event date will move to May 4, 10am-2pm. 

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Eliza Howell Park Winter Festival - Enter the Magical Forest
Eliza Howell Park Winter Festival - Enter the Magical Forest

Saturday, February 4, 2024, 1pm-4pm

Eliza Howell Park

23751 Fenkell Avenue Detroit, MI 48223

Come join Sidewalk Detroit for a fantastic winter celebration at Eliza Howell Park! Get ready to embrace the chilly weather and have a blast with friends and family. Winter Fest at Eliza Howell Park offers an array of outdoor activities and entertainment for all ages. Warm up by the crackling bonfire while savoring delicious hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows. Join in friendly snowball fights, art making activities, or take a walk through the enchanting woods for a scavenger hunt.

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