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The Corewell Health Juried Fine Art Show continues to draw a steady supply of art patrons to the Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats Festival. Carving out their niche on the streets of Royal Oak at the southern edge of the festival site, artists from across the nation will set up on Seventh Street between […] ....
File photo by Sarah Wojcik The Beats Go On raises over $400,000 for local musicians Advertisement ROYAL OAK After COVID-19 decimated the incomes of the gig-based music community, Arts, Beats & Eats formed a fundraising initiative called The Beats Go On that benefited nearly 450 local musicians. The total amount raised was $431,057.82 of the $500,000 goal, including a $215,528.91 donation from the Oakland County CARES Act, the organizers of the Labor Day festival announced Dec. 10. Other contributions included $45,983.80 in direct donations, $16,316.60 from drive-in concerts, $37,059 from a crowdfunding page and $116,169.51 from virtual performances, according to a press release. “We applaud the commitment of the Arts, Beats & Eats team and The Beats Go On campaign to help our community recover,” Oakland County Executive David Coulter said in a prepared statement. “We are pleased to contribute these matching funds to positively impact the livelihood ....