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Two Centuries of Ann Arbor: History and Impact of Our Community

Ann Arbor is not 200 years old… at least, not exactly… Yes, 2024 does officially mark two centuries of Treetown’s existence as a village,...

Breaking the Silence: Local Mime Challenges Stereotypes Ahead of AADL Performance

"A History of Mime in Ann Arbor" with performances by Michael Lee will be presented at the Downtown Ann Arbor District Library on December...

Midnight Madness Promises a Bigger and Better Holiday Celebration

Ann Arbor’s iconic Midnight Madness event will return for another festive year of late-night shopping and festive family entertainment. On Friday, December 6, Midnight...

EMU Highlights Women Scientists in “Silent Sky”

Visiting Artist Dr. Jennifer Goff is directing the play “Silent Sky,” which will be performed November 21, 22, 23 at 7 pm and November...

Fans Find Community at Motor City Comic Con 

Holly Caldwell had a great time attending the Motor City Comic Con at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi over the weekend.  Thus was her...

Ann Arbor Area Holiday Markets 2024

Saturday, Nov. 16 Fishville Farms Fall Festival Preholiday Craft Show & Food Donation Drive Small businesses, artists, authors and artisan crafts. Accepting donations of winter clothing...

Masks at the Gutman to be Auctioned at Local Fundraiser

The new "Masked" show at the Gutman Gallery is only going to last until November 2, but you do not need to feel FOMO...

Penny Stamps Speaker Series Displays Creative Minds, Artistic Expressions and Ideas

The “Penny Stamps Speaker Series” is a weekly series of art and design talks that are free, non-ticketed, and open to the public. It...

X-Citing Stuff: U-M Alum Pens Marvel’s Wolverine and Daredevil

University of Michigan alumnus/Eisner Award-winning writer Saladin Ahmed is excited to be chronicling the adventures of two iconic Marvel Comics characters on their milestone anniversaries: Wolverine and Daredevil. 

“Curse of the Starving Class” is Coming to Ann Arbor Civic Theater

"Curse of the Starving Class" is a timeless story, whose adult themes play out almost entirely in the family kitchen.

Detroit Month of Design Celebrates Creativity and Innovation

When you think of Detroit, the first thing that might come to mind is its rich automotive history. But for the past decade, Detroit has been steadily transforming into a hub for design, creativity and innovation, culminating in the annual Detroit Month of Design.

U-M Professor Dworkin Reflects on Life, Race and the Arts in New Memoir

University of Michigan Professor, musician and artist Aaron P. Dworkin’s new book “Lessons In Gratitude: A Memoir on Race, the Arts, and Mental Health” was released on August 14 by the University of Michigan Press.