Our space is the perfect venue for all creatives. We have a team of experts to help with the selection, coordination and curation of our entertainment. See more about them below!
Art Curator
Chanel Beebe
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Chanel Beebe is a creative artist, writer, and educator who designs, implements, and conducts research on S.T.E.A.M. programming. Chanel has been curating art exhibitions since 2015. Chanel’s curatorial vision prioritizes under-exposed and under-appreciated artists from marginalized communities.
As a growing “socio-technical activist,” Chanel seeks to blend her values of creativity, equity, health, and sustainability with her formal training as an Industrial Engineer. Ultimately, Chanel hopes her contributions will transform the experience of social reform and well-being for historically disenfranchised people. More of Chanel’s work and progress can be found at ChanelBeebe.com.
Artist Inquiries: Submit here
Live Music Curator
Michelle May
A life-long Boston-Edison resident, Michelle began piano lessons with her mother Mary Walton at age 5. She picked up violin studies at age 10 and flute a year later. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education (Music Minor) from Marygrove College, A Master of Arts in counseling From Wayne State University and a Certificate of Recording Technology from Schoolcraft College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a personal and career development coach for creatives through her company A.M. May & Associates, Inc. She has performed with numerous ensembles covering classical, jazz, gospel, R&B and soul music including such nationally known artists as Aretha Franklin, Barry White, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, KEM, Joe Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Donald Walden, and Dr. Teddy Harris, to name a few. Michelle leads Musique Noire, a majority-women world and jazz fusion ensemble with veteran string and percussion players: www.musiquenoire.com. Michelle is a 2018 Kresge Artist Fellow, awarded by Kresge Arts in Detroit, a program of the Kresge Foundation.
Musician Inquiries: Submit here.
Electronic Music Curators
The Eternal Student, Mr Tony Dennis and Lytskin Dave
Meet the dynamic trio of DJ friends who transformed the Detroit music scene during the pandemic. United by their passion for electronic beats and unwavering friendship, these three DJs embarked on a mission to create a new virtual DJ experience in 2020. Amidst the isolation of lockdowns, they sought to bring people together through the power of music.
Their vision took form at The Congregation, where they hosted electrifying sets streamed online for all to enjoy. But as the warmth of Summer 2020 graced Detroit, the call of the outdoors beckoned. Inspired by a beautiful day, they decided to take their beats to the greenspace, unaware of the seismic impact it would have.
What began as a simple idea blossomed into one of Detroit’s most beloved Summer events—a free outdoor house music night that captured the essence of community and celebration. Their infectious energy and unparalleled mixes turned every gathering into a euphoric experience, drawing crowds from all walks of life.
Musician Inquiries: Submit here.
