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SUMMARY:Fine Design Book Launch and Discussion with Scott Klinker
DTSTART:20260923T220000Z
DTEND:20260924T000000Z
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UID:11859@cranbrookartmuseum.org
CATEGORIES:arts,literary
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the launch of Fine Design: A Studio Guid
 e to Remixing Design\, Art\, Craft\, and Industry\, a publication by forme
 r Designer-in-Residence of 3D Design\, Scott Klinker (CAA MFA Design ‘96
 ). The book is a guide to contemporary studio practice that combines instr
 uctional methods with significant student and alumni projects developed du
 ring his years at Cranbrook Academy of Art. Scott will be joined in conver
 sation by Director of Cranbrook Art Museum\, Andrew Satake Blauvelt (CAA M
 FA Design '88)\, following the signing.  \n\nScott Klinker designs furnit
 ure\, lighting\, and spatial systems that operate at the intersection of d
 esign\, architecture\, art\, and craft. Trained as an industrial designer\
 , he approaches each project through an architectural lens\, exploring how
  people inhabit and experience space. \n\nHe has partnered with design-dr
 iven companies\, including MillerKnoll\, Alessi\, Steelcase\, Landscape Fo
 rms\, and Burton Snowboards. His industry projects have received numerous 
 professional awards\, while his limited-edition works are represented by P
 layground Detroit. \n\nKlinker earned an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Ar
 t and has held professional positions at IDEO in Palo Alto and Sony Ericss
 on. Before returning to Cranbrook\, he taught design for two years in Japa
 n at the Kanazawa International Design Institute. His studio is based in M
 etro Detroit\, Michigan. \n\nThe book signing will begin at 6pm\, and the
  conversation will follow at 6:30pm. Purchase an early copy of the book be
 fore its scheduled release on October 14\, while supplies last. This event
  is free with museum admission.
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LOCATION:Cranbrook Art Museum deSalle Auditorium\, 39221 Woodward Ave.\, B
 loomfield Hills\, MI\, 48304\, United States
URL:https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/fine-design-book-launch-and-disc
 ussion-with-scott-klinker/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Detroit Poetry Showcase
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SUMMARY:Beacon Park Reading Pop up Series and Book Club
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UID:59102-1790274600-1790280000@empoweringmichigan.com
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our NEW Thursday evening gathering. This series wi
 ll bring both readers and curious non‑readers together in our serene gar
 den setting for an intimate\, soulful and open conversation around a share
 d book—thoughtful dialogue\, real connection and summer energy. A readin
 g selection will be provided each month by our hosts. \nGuests can also ex
 perience the venue’s unique views\, a blend of music\, small bites from 
 Lumen Detroit and environmental awareness. Together\, participants will be
  invited to create a vibrant literary experience in the heart of the city!
  \nDATES (6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.): \n\nMay 28\nJune 25 – Reading selection
 : “Black Summers” edited by Desiree Cooper\nJuly 23 – Reading select
 ion: “Twice” by Mich Albom\nAugust 27 – Reading selection: TBD\nSept
 ember 24 – Reading selection: TBD\n\nRegister For The Book Club Here: ht
 tps://www.eventbrite.com/e/beacon-park-reading-pop-up-series-and-book-club
 -tickets-1990738553603 \nGet more information by emailing Beacon_Park@dtee
 nergy.com with your name and mentioning “BOOK” in the subject line \nF
 or more information about Beacon Park and Lumen restaurant\, please visit:
  \nwww.DTEBeaconPark.com or www.LumenDetroit.com \nThis series is made pos
 sible by the DTE Beacon Park Foundation and programmed by The Downtown Det
 roit Partnership.
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LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, Unite
 d States
URL:https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/beacon-park-reading-pop-up-series
 -and-book-club/2026-09-24/
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