For this week, we share a podcast we love, IdeaCast, that discusses the untapped experimentation, collaboration, and reinvention senior leaders at organizations can learn from musicians; invite you to join our friends from the Grosse Pointe Artist Association for their upcoming event, Vintage Car Race; and celebrate American democracy through the joys of music and art with Netflix’s new series, “We The People.”

This week, listen to an interview with Lin Manuel Miranda and his father Luis Miranda, as they discuss how artists can use their work for the greater good; share or apply for our Veterans Storm Damage Relief fund, our helping hand for those who served; and read a piece from UM-Dearborn that explores the continuing research into K-12 civics education.

For our thirty-seventh edition, we highlight a Michigan-based veterans organization, [HAS HEART]; listen to a TED Talk about the factors that have made athletes stronger, better, and faster over the years (in preparation for the Summer Olympics); and read a fascinating opinion piece about the intersection of education and economics in America.

In our newest edition of Inspired Thoughts, we highlight the new exhibition at Cranbrook Academy of Art, as well as wrap up our spring 2021 live American Democracy events (and get a sneak peek of our fall programming)! Photo: With Eyes Opened: Cranbrook Academy of Art Since 1932 at Cranbrook Art Museum. Photo: PD Rearick

Mark your calendars for a plethora of live performances from Michigan Opera Theatre as they continue their new series, Opera in the Parks; wander around Grosse Pointe and check out the latest public art exhibit from the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce, Heartbeat of Grosse Pointe; and celebrate and honor the rich history that surrounds the now federal holiday, Juneteenth.

This week, stream the 43rd Kennedy Center Honors, which celebrates artistic accomplishments of those in the performing arts; view the new exhibition American Road Trip, from our friends at Grosse Pointe Artist Association; and learn about a new podcast we love, Now & Then, from two of our favorite historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman.

92nd Street Y hosted their Democracy Summit in March 2021, and we share a few conversations which focused on how art will shape the future of democracy; watch our reverent and moving Memorial Day video, which honors our nation’s heroes and their ultimate sacrifice; and read a report from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, which aims to help the average citizen understand our tax system.

This week, we did something a bit different. As we approach Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on what it means to be a patriotic institution. In this edition, we share a collection of our patriotic films, as well as our honor rolls — all of which demonstrate a desire to build a more perfect union and stimulate a more reflective and inclusive patriotism.

In our latest edition, we look to an opinion piece from The Chronicle of Philanthropy, which proposes that perhaps the best ways to bridge divisions between authoritarian ideologies and political politics is simply through music. And we also share a fascinating article from The Atlantic, which notes that perhaps the reason why nothing is getting done in Congress is due to the filibuster and that Republicans may benefit a bit more than Democrats.

This week, explore The Finer Pointes Art Contest from our friends at The Grosse Pointe News; an article from Harvard Business Review sheds light on ways companies and employees can rid themselves of past bad habits upon returning to the office after a year of remote work; and discover how politically diverse your neighborhood is with an interactive opinion piece from The New York Times.

This week, virtually experience unique art offerings from cities across the globe with Art Trips; read more about The War Memorial’s audacious future, as we forge ahead with our new facility in partnership with The Alger Family; and understand the way new Census figures will impact Michigan’s congressional power.

In our latest edition, explore the magic of The Louvre, as the world-renowned museum unveils over 400,000 pieces of work to view virtually; watch the documentary Abandoned Detroit, a unique perspective on urban exploring in the city; and consider some recent articles and statements about opposition to proposed and enacted changes to state election laws.

In this edition of Inspired Thoughts, gain access to the 2021 Academy Award ® Nominated Shorts from our friends at the Detroit Film Theatre; celebrate the sounds and melodies of a live organ concert from Scott Hanonian of Christ Church Grosse Pointe; and explore USA Facts, an online resource to better understand government data.

In this week’s Inspired Thoughts, we highlight the upcoming immersive experiences that will celebrate the breathtaking work of artist Vincent van Gogh; celebrate April as National Poetry Month; and conclude our series on responsible citizenship by testing our knowledge learned with an attempt at the US Citizenship test.

This week, we celebrate talented Detroit musicians with a look at Cliff Bell’s new music director and artist-in-residence, Noah Jackson. We also turn our attention to Educating for American Democracy, an attempt at finding a middle-ground in the education and knowledge of our history, the Constitution, and our system of government.

In this issue of Inspired Thoughts, we’re treated to a socially-distanced recording of beloved duets; The Grosse Pointe Artists Association entices our senses with an exhibit themed around the art of domesticity; and we continue our series on responsible citizenship with The New York Times Magazine’s 1619 Project.

This week features a moving piece titled Seven Last Words of the Unarmed performed by the 2015 University of Michigan's Men Glee Club; we share a podcast we love, The History Chicks; and our series on responsible citizenship examines The New York Times Magazine The 1619 Project.

This week, we continue our celebration of Women's History Month with a look back at some of The War Memorial’s incredible female partners; We also continue our conversation regarding American democracy and responsible citizenship with an article from The Washington Post.

In this week’s Inspired Thoughts, we celebrate the talent and artistry of female composers, performers, and conductors, all in honor of Women’s History Month; and we begin a new series that will focus on understanding our system of government and ways we can all be better-informed citizens.

In our latest edition, we follow-up our showcase on …As If They Were Angels with a post from the film’s associate producer, Phoebe Wall Howard; get a sneak peek at an upcoming virtual cabaret, filmed in partnership with Opera MODO; and listen as three American political scientists discuss the impact of polling on our elections and democracy in general.