David DiChiera

Howes: David DiChiera was a visionary, and he changed Detroit for the better

Daniel Howes

Detroit lost a giant this week: the diminutive David DiChiera died at 83. He founded Michigan Opera Theatre just a few short years after the ’67 riots,…

Debbie Stabenow being interviewed by Cynthia Canty

Arts & Life

Stateside: Stabenow on trade war and Kavanaugh; remembering a Detroit opera legend

Stateside Staff

Today on Stateside, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) on how a trade war with China is hurting Michigan businesses. Plus, Holocaust survivor Irene Butter…

Arts & Life

David DiChiera, founder of Michigan Opera Theater, dies. Hear his most recent Stateside interview.

Vincent Duffy

The founder of one of Detroit’s most important cultural institutions has died. Michigan Opera Theatre founder David DiChiera was 83 years old.Thanks to…