Check out artist Matt Richmond's sixth exhibit: unique dress creations from recycled materials.

From plastic bags and wrapping paper, Richmond's designs have been seen on local Channel 4, at the Detroit Auto Show, and at Royal Oak's Gallery U.

"My first creation was inspired by an old bust form that I found in my parents' basement," says Richmond. "I was bored one afternoon and decided to try to design a futuristic dress for the form out of old gift wrap and, as they say, the rest is history."

The City Gallery is  open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibit will run until April 13.

City Gallery
Costick Center
28600 W. Eleven Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI

As we work to make the Tudence Project a success, we want to remember and share our reasons for engaging in this grand endeavor. Here we have added a new piece to Monica's Writings, a personal look at her inspiration for the project!

Below is just the beginning but click here to read the entire piece.

"It’s funny that when you’re a kid, everything looks so big. This is how the streets of Tudence, Macedonia—my hometown—looked. As I, a typical farm girl, grew up, I always had a dream—to live in a bigger world, a country where everyone’s dreams come true and anything is possible. And I remember this every day.

"The village of Tudence is quite different from the cities in America. It has less than 500 homes and lays underneath the mountains with the river running through, all surrounded by farmland. There are few grocery stores and one schoolhouse that sits on a hill, next to a church..." [Read more]

Don't miss this musical trip to Ireland at the Farmington Players Barn Theater on March 9 and 10! Both showings will run from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

"Blackthorn has appeared at the world-renowned Milwaukee Irish Fest, as well as the prestigious Michigan Irish Festival. The group has recorded seven CDs, with tracks that include groups such as the Michigan Opera Theater."

The Farmington Players Barn is located at:
32332 W. 12 Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Tickets are available at 248-473-1848 or at the Costick Center (28600 W. Eleven Mile Rd.). Tickets are $19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students. Click here for more information.