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Ann Arbor Gallery Features Art Therapy by Refugee Ukrainian Children

Drew Saunders

Dealing with the traumatic effects of surviving a warzone is hard enough for adults, but how do you even begin to treat the children...

The Mighty Mitten: Capturing Michigan’s Beauty One Portrait at a Time

Allison Rafferty

Michigan native Brian Walline has been capturing the beauty of the Mitten State since 2010. Walline's art, The Mighty Mitten, can be found all...

The Academy Awards, Ann Arbor Film Festival, and More This Month at the Movies

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

It’s a big month for film with the Academy Awards airing March 12 and the Ann Arbor Film Festival March 23 – 29. There’s still...

Singer Regina Spektor to perform at Michigan Theater

Mishal Charania

On March 3, singer-songwriter Regina Spektor will be gracing the halls of the Michigan Theater to perform her most recent album among other works....

A Review of 2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films at the Michigan Theater

Drew Saunders

There is no shortage of variety in the Academy Award nominated short films playing at the Michigan Theater; even within each of the three...

February Movie Highlights at the State and Michigan Theaters

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

As we get closer to this year’s Academy Awards, the upcoming will be your chance to see these nominees in a theater. The Michigan...

Take an Art Walk to Beat the Winter Blues

Jenny Rose Ryan

If the seasonal darkness has you down, getting outside on a sunny day can be restorative. Consider taking a self-guided art walk through downtown...

The Fakest Store in Town: The Plastic Bag Store

Mishal Charania

Robin Frohardt found herself in her art studio, which doubled as her home at the time, surrounded by plastic. She had offered to take people’s...

Must See Movies in January: The Whale, Corsage, and Babylon Play at Michigan and State Theaters

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

January 2023 has arrived, and we are gearing up for Oscar season. Here are just a few of the movies you’ll want to catch...

Headline: Stone and Spoon offers Artists a Chance to Thrive

Current Staff

Store owner Jennifer Eastridge opened a local Ypsilanti retail store, Stone and Spoon, to provide home, kitchen, and garden goods. Helping customers curate a...

“DRAGON” – Creative team with U-M ties put a major stake in new Dracula tale

Kurt Anthony Krug

University of Michigan alumnus/Eisner Award-winning writer Saladin Ahmed wanted to do a story about Dracula but realized that’s a difficult task since so many...

Shop Local and Find Unique Gifts at Tiny Expo on December 10th

Elizabeth Morabito

Annual Indie Art & Craft Fair Are you still looking for the perfect gift for that special someone this holiday season? Well, have no fear,...