Join us in the Streets of Old Detroit as we explore the history and cultural influence of the Cass Corridor, a neighborhood routinely described in the media as “Detroit’s Notorious Cass Corridor.” Bounded by the Lodge, Interstates 75 and 94, and Woodward Avenue, the area became a symbol of Detroit’s decline in the late 20th century. Yet falling rents and its proximity to Wayne State University helped foster a vibrant community that became a regional center for social justice, anti-war and anti-fascist activism, a cradle for Detroit’s first avant-garde art movement, and a launching pad for two distinct waves of distinctly Detroit-style music.
Hear from Jeremy Dimick, DHS Director of Collections & Curatorial, and Peter Werbe, guest writer for the exhibition, as they share perspectives on the people, stories and ideas that shaped Art and Revolution in Detroit’s Cass Corridor. Celebrate the neighborhood’s creative legacy with light refreshments and live music.