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candgnews.com JANUARY 11, 2024 Vol. 43, No. 1
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BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
TOP: Artist Carol LaChiusa stands next to “Purple Iris,” one of her unframed artworks. ABOVE: “The Fog Lifting” is a watercolor by LaChiusa. Photos by K. Michelle Moran
RIGHT: Carol LaChiusa paints outside during an art trip to France in 2019. Photo provided by Jackie Rybinski
FARMS — At 93, artist and retired art educator Carol LaChiusa could easily rest on her laurels, having already amassed an impressive body of work and a slew of awards. Instead, she not only continues to paint, but also continues to paint astoundingly beautiful pieces, some of which will be featured in her new solo exhibition. “LaChiusa Lollapalooza: Carol LaChiusa Works in Watercolor,” in the art gallery in Grosse Pointe Congregational Church in Grosse Pointe Farms, will open with a public reception with the artist from noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 14. The show runs through March 3; from noon to 2 p.m. March 3, unframed works will be sold for half-off. “She is an outstanding artist,” said fellow artist Lori Zurvalec, of Grosse Pointe City, chair of the Grosse Pointe Congregational Church Arts Ministry. “Her waterSee LACHIUSA on page 14A
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Four suspects have been identified by police after they reportedly carjacked a man who was picking up a carryout in the area of Beaconsfield and Kercheval avenues at around 8:35 p.m. Dec. 12. During a Jan. 8 Grosse Pointe Park City Council meeting, Public Safety Director James Bostock said they’ve identified the suspects involved in the case, all of whom are juveniles. He said two of the suspects had been interviewed at press time and released into their parents’ custody, while police were still awaiting the results of seven search warrants they obtained to collect more evidence. Bostock said their plan is to build up a solid case to present to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. “It’s a unique situation because it involves juveniles instead of adults,” Bostock said. A police report from December stated that three of the suspects, who approached the victim on foot, were wearing all-black clothing and masks. One of the suspects, who was armed with a silver handgun, demanded the victim’s car key, which he surrendered. The three suspects then entered the vehicle — a black 2019 Cadillac Escalade — and fled the scene. See CARJACKING on page 9A
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Exhibition celebrates work of acclaimed longtime artist and art educator
Suspects identified in Park business district carjacking