Music - Current Magazine

December 2025’s Biz Buzz

Mary Genson

Here’s what’s happening locally this month in Washtenaw County: openings, closings, and business updates in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Plymouth and more. Coming soon JD's Stage Bistro...

Finding Female Friends Holds Food Drive to Help Food Gatherers

Drew Saunders

It can be easy to forget at this point a time when families across the world weren’t getting squeezed by food prices that have...

The Best Ann Arbor Deals for Black Friday Weekend

Lydia Naser

Looking to score some holiday deals while still supporting local businesses? Or just itching for a day of retail therapy around town? Shop small...

Mr. B Peddles Boogie-Woogie Music

Brian Trauring

The sign alerts drivers that the pavement is ending. Washtenaw County’s dirt road leading to Mr. B’s house outside Ann Arbor was unexpectedly bumpy,...

Holiday Artisans Market Gets Ready to Launch Sixth Season

Drew Saunders

The Guild of Artists and Artisans will become Ann Arbor’s one-stop-shop for anyone who needs to find a handmade art piece for the holiday...

Best of Washtenaw 2025

Digital Media

The results are in! See the Best of Washtenaw 2025 winners in dining, shopping and more. Thank you to all who vited!

The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith Creates U-M Scholarship to Support the Next Generation of Musicians

Mary Genson

Grammy Award–winning drummer Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers returned to his home state of Michigan this past weekend to announce a...

Exploring The Ypsilanti Freighthouse

Antonio Cooper

The Ypsilanti Freighthouse is one of the city’s most historic locations, built in 1878 as a freight distribution center for the Michigan Central Railroad....

Susan Werner: Musician with Roots and Wit Comes to the Ark

Donna Iadipaolo

Susan Werner’s musical journey began not on the folk stage, but in the classical halls of opera. “After grad school, I took some auditions for...

Jaye Schlesinger Discusses “Points of View,” Her New Exhibit at Washington Street Gallery

Drew Saunders

Jaye Schlesinger’s new show "Points of View" opened at the Washington Street Gallery on October 15. You can still see her work at the...

KennyHoopla to Play the Blind Pig

Adam Smith

KennyHoopla has been going through it, to put it mildly. After signing to a major label for his 2020 EP "how will i rest in...

Lincoln Golden Ages Brings Back Senior Lunch Program

Drew Saunders

Two perennial problems that seniors face all too often are loneliness and reliable food access. The Lincoln Golden Ages Senior Center recently announced that...