Music - Current Magazine

Women of Rock to Shine at Zal Gaz Grotto Benefit Concert

Donna Iadipaolo

Local musician and artist Joelene Brzezinski has announced the Zal Gaz Women of Rock benefit concert, set for Friday, May 3, from 7-11 p.m. at...

How Encore Records Found New Life After 50 Years

Antonio Cooper

The city of Ann Arbor has been home to Encore Records for over 50 years, remaining the hub for those wanting to find everything...

Sonic Lunch Lineup Features Mike Posner, Phillip Phillips and Local Favorites

Drew Saunders

Matthew Altruda still can’t wrap his mind around something. He is a big part of the organization that comes together year after year to...

Michigan Artists Kylee Phillips and Kyle Joe to Share The Ark Stage

Donna Iadipaolo

Kylee Phillips and Kyle Joe, both renowned Michigan artists who have been creating music for much of their lives, will perform on April 18...

April Movies at the State and Michigan Theaters

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

The Penguin Lessons Set in Argentina in the 1970’s during a string of coup d’état’s, an English professor (Steve Coogan) takes a job at a...

Randy Tessier: Music, Teaching and the Fickle Finger of Unexpected Fame

Donna Iadipaolo

Randy Tessier has always been a popular Ann Arbor musician, however, national recognition came his way later in his career. Tessier, a University of Michigan...

Explosions in the Sky Bring Dramatic Post-Rock to The Michigan Theater

Jacob Paul Nielsen

“I love mayonnaise, and, for 200,000 pounds, I really love mayonnaise.” - Patrick Carney of The Black Keys Back in the early 2010’s, The Black...

Tabe Brings New Asian Fusion Dining to Main Street

Drew Saunders

Main Street’s reputation as home to some of Ann Arbor’s most prestigious restaurants got an exciting new addition with the opening of Tabe on...

Joy Clark to Make Her Debut at The Ark: Americana Star Brings Sincere, Soulful Sound to Ann Arbor

Donna Iadipaolo

Joy Clark, a rising star in the Americana music scene, captivated audiences at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival earlier this year and will make...

The Art, Music and Philosophy of Ann Arbor’s Anne Erlewine

Elizabeth Morabito

Anne Erlewine was raised in an environment where art and music weren’t just hobbies; they were part of life. Her grandmother, a fine artist...

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ann Arbor 2025

Current Staff

March 8 Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon A St. Patrick's Day run that's fun for the whole family! Registration is required. Rolling Hills...

Crazy Wisdom Bookstore Bounces Back, Continuing to Enrich Ann Arbor’s Culture

Drew Saunders

Crazy Wisdom almost became one of the victims of the Pandemic – shutting down for a long time like everyone did as the owners...