Grand Opening of the Shepherd & Unveiling of Charles McGee Exhibition

Library Street Collective is pleased to present the grand opening of the Shepherd on Saturday, May 18th, from 5-8pm.

The opening will feature an exciting program, including the unveiling of the It Takes A Village Skatepark designed by Tony Hawk and McArthur Binion, and a performance by Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy at the Charles McGee Legacy Park. Additionally, in collaboration with Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD), the inaugural exhibition at the Shepherd will be a comprehensive survey of Charles McGee (1924–2021), one of Detroit's greatest artists. The Little Village Library, curated by Asmaa Walton of Black Art Library, will welcome guests to their space within the Shepherd through a pop-up activation in partnership with the neighborhood's non-profit letterpress printing facility Signal-Return and Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC).

The evening will also include performances by Detroit's Urban Art Orchestra, a 20-piece collective led by Grammy-nominated composer De’Sean Jones. The collective will unveil a world Premiere of Symphony No. 1 composed for and performed by Urban Art Orchestra featuring Dames Brown and special guest vocalist Viveca Hawkins.

Light bites and drinks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 5-7pm on the grounds of the Shepherd. Enjoy offerings from Selden Standard, Warda Pâtisserie, Cøllect/Huddle, Father Forgive Me, and La Ventana Cafe.

RSVP is required to attend the event, and ride-sharing is encouraged as parking is limited. The Shepherd is located at 1265 Parkview Street, Detroit. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

Host or Publisher Library Street Collective