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Denise Dotson: COTS
Life’s trials and tribula-
tions led Denise Dotson to COTS’ doorstep with few pos- sessions; one of the things she brought along was faith. Under COTS roof, the artist was offered a chance to get back on her feet.
Typically silent about
her problems, Dotson finds the optimistic view when- ever possible. Her work, in acrylics with lots of color, is a metaphor for her faith in positive thinking. She paints women and children — “con- fident women,” according to Dotson, who’s trying to por- tray empowerment. She also
homeless artist in residence
Some of Dotson’s work is
creates greeting cards, murals and wall hangings.
on display at the Arts League of Michigan where she is a res- ident artist. There have been some successes recently; Chene Park purchased a large banner from Denise, portray- ing singers Erykah Badu and India.Arie.
Self-taught, Dotson began
painting about 10 years ago. She is also a jazz singer and actress, often performing at Bert’s Market Place & Jazz Club on Russell St. in Eastern Market.
Founded in 1982, the Co-
alition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) is a private, nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter, transi- tional and permanent housing and comprehensive support services for Detroit’s home- less population. Its mission is to alleviate homelessness by offering an array of ser- vices, which enable people to achieve economic self-suffi- ciency and decent, affordable housing. The COTS 140-bed shelter provides nearly 50,000 nights of emergency shelter each year. Visit www.cotsde-
troit.org.
AGENT SPOTLIGHT
THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE
March 24-30, 2010
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Society opened three new ex- hibits at the Detroit Historical Museum on March 13, featur- ing the latest installment in its popular “Fabulous 5” series.
The Detroit Historical
“Fabulous 5: Detroit’s Be-
loved Sports Coaches” tells the stories of five people who not only are true luminar- ies of their respective games, they also earned a place in our hearts. Those featured in- clude:
• George “Sparky” Anderson, who managed the Detroit Tigers for 16 seasons and led them to the World Series Championship in 1984 (the first manager to win a World Series in both the National and American Leagues);
• Scotty Bowman, the most successful coach in National Hockey League history who led the Detroit Red Wings to Stanley Cup Championships in 1997, 1998 and 2002;
• The late Chuck Daly, who guided the Detroit Pistons for 14 seasons, including the “Bad Boys” back-to-back Na-
Three new exhibits at the Detroit Historical Museum
tional Basketball Association Championships in 1989 and 1990;
• The late Will Robinson, a local basketball coaching legend in the Detroit Public School League who went on to become the first black coach at a NCAA Division I school before finishing his career as a scout for the Detroit Pistons for 28 years;
• Dick Vitale, who coached at the University of Detroit from 1973 to 1977, leading the Titans to the NCAA tour- nament in his final season before becoming head coach of the Pistons for one season and starting a legendary career as an ESPN college basketball analyst.
The presenting sponsor
for the “Fabulous 5: Detroit’s Beloved Sports Coaches” ex- hibit is Ilitch Holdings. Addi- tional sponsors and partners include: Japan Business So- ciety of Detroit (coaches spon- sor), Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers (supporting sponsor), Michigan First Credit Union (Slam Dunk sponsor), WXYT
97.1 FM The Ticket (media partner), University of Detroit Mercy & Detroit Titan Bas- ketball, CATCH, the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, and the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association (community part- ners).
The two other new exhibits
opening are the latest install- ments of our Detroit Artists Showcase, featuring painter and illustrator John Gelsavage (1909-1988) – who focused his work on capturing the world of America’s working people, and New to the Collection, which features some of the Society’s most recent acquisi- tions for its collection of more than 200,000 artifacts.
The Detroit Historical
Museum, located at 5401 Woodward Ave. in Detroit’s Cultural Center area, is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
For more information, call (313) 833-7979.
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The Detroit Waldorf School
is teaming up with several local restaurants, which will enter their best soup in a friendly competition as part of the Detroit Soup Invitational and Benefit Auction, on Sat- urday, April 24, at Gleaners Community Food Bank, 2131 Beaufait. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Attendees are also request-
ed to donate two non-perish- able food items, which will be donated to Gleaners, and can be delivered to the Detroit Wal- dorf School anytime before the event, or brought to Gleaners Community Food Bank at the time of the auction. Theticket price includes soup sampling, bread, appetizers, dessert, ad- mission to silent and live auc- tions featuring hundreds of items and an evening of com- munity and connection.
Attendees will be able to
sample a variety of delicious soups, and then vote for their favorite. The winning restau- rant will receive the “Super Soup” Award. Participat- ing restaurants include: Inn Season Cafe, Mind Body & Spirits, Mudgie’s Deli, Roast, Russell Street Deli, Slows BBQ and Sprout House.
Ann Delisi, Honorary Chair
for the event, and program host for Essential Music on 101.9, WDET-FM said “I’m thrilled to be involved in an event that
involves bothGleaners and Detroit Waldorf School. It’ll be an event where you can get a wonderful meal as some of De- troit’s best soups will feed us that night, an evening of en- tertainment, and the chance to bid on some great items some- times at incredible prices.”
The Detroit Waldorf
School(DWS) is an indepen- dent, non-sectarian school lo- cated in historic Indian Village in the City of Detroit, and pro- viding rich and unique educa- tional experience for almost 45 years. The school offers a nursery through 8th Grade education that integrates comprehensive academics, arts, science, music, move- ment and foreign languages, while interweaving creativity and community.
For more information about
this event, including sponsor- ship opportunities and ticket sales, call (313)822-0300,e-
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