Located just outside bustling Detroit, Independence, Michigan is a community brimming with culture and art. From theaters to museums to concert venues, there are plenty of destinations that showcase the proud, diverse, resilient, lively, historic and welcoming nature of this towns people.
For visual arts enthusiasts looking for something different from typical museum fare (or famous artists), the quirky sculptures at W.K. Kellogg Manor House (3700 E Gull Lake Dr.) are sure to delight. This sprawling estate boasts over 100 outdoor sculptures made by artist David Barr and can be explored on guided tours or selfled strolls.
The Tipping Point Theatre (361 E Cady St.) also warrants a visit this cozy venue specializes in producing original plays written by local playwrights. For those who prefer larger productions head to The Flagstar Strand Theatre for Performing Arts (12 N Saginaw St.), where anything from symphonies to stand up comedy shows take place amidst ArtDeco opulence inside an old movie palace.
History buffs will appreciate the fully restored Eisenhower Dance Detroit Studio Theater (103 S Main St.). Once home to a Ford automobile dealership featuring oneofakind architectural details like terrazzo floors and soaring ceilings it now hosts performances ranging from modern dance recitals to ballets.
In addition located offthebeatentrack but worth seeking out for live music fans is Uptown Grille(3100 E West Maple Rd.) which offers everything from hiphop acts in their basement barside stage Area 51; upstairs you find more traditional blues bands playing on weekends; If you catch Curt Towne Band performing there dont miss it).
Finally no visit here would be complete without stopping into Trumbullplex Community Center ((4210 Trumbull Ave.,) an intimate performance space run collectively as nonprofit organization hosting alternative theater groups, underground music bands and exhibitions by local artists.
These are just a few of the hidden gems that show off Independence, MIs rich cultural tapestry. As you explore this vibrant community, keep an eye out for even more authentic spots that will make your trip unforgettable.
Websites:
W.K. Kellogg Manor House visit.kbs.msu.edu
Tipping Point Theatre tippingpointtheatre.com
The Flagstar Strand Theatre for Performing Arts flagstarstrandtheatrepontiac.com
Eisenhower Dance Detroit Studio Theater eisenhowerdance.org/
Uptown Grille uptowngrille.com/musicschedule.html
Trumbullplex Community Center trumbullplex.org/
Twitter:
W.K. Kellogg Manor House: @KelloggManorMSU
Tipping Point Theatre:@TPTInDowntownN
The Flagstar Strand Theatre for Performing Arts: @FlagStarStrand
Eisenhower Dance Detroit Studio Theater: @EisenhowerDance
Uptown Grille :@uptown_grille
Trumbullplex Community Center :@Trumbull_Plex
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3700 E Gull Lake Dr.
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361 E Cady St.
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12 N Saginaw St.
Independence, MI
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103 S Main St.
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3100 E West Maple Rd.
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4210 Trumbull Ave. Mi
Independence, MI
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