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Helpful Wedding Planners in Washtenaw County

Wedding planners are truly invaluable. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate gathering or a large-scale soirée, they’ll help keep you on budget and handle...

5 Wedding Cake Options Around Ann Arbor

Wedding cakes, in their grand and ornate form, have a rich history that traces back to ancient civilizations, but the tradition as we recognize...

A Guide to Saline: Where to Eat, Sip, Shop and Play

Did you know Saline was literally named for its salt springs? French explorers in the 1700s dubbed the river “Saline” after discovering natural salt...

Ann Arbor Art Fair Nominated for ‘Best Art Festival’

The Ann Arbor Art Fair has been nominated for the title of ‘Best Art Festival’ in the country by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice...

Ann Arbor District Library Weighs Housing-Integrated Redevelopment Amid Aging Infrastructure

Two things being true at once is leading the Ann Arbor District Library to consider a radical new change. First: the downtown flagship of...

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,...

Most Read Stories of 2024

Another year of reporting on Ann Arbor's food, culture and entertainment scenes has come to an end. Here are the most read stories from...

Palace Tang’s Hot Pots Offer Interactive Meal Experience

Palace Tang has been open for only three months, but word is getting around, and on both occasions when we were there, it was jam-packed with people really enjoying themselves and their food.

What’s Playing at the Movies in September

Jason Schwartzman stars as Ben, a recent widower, whose grief is making it difficult to fulfill the requirements of his job. While his friends and family try to set him up with various dates, Ben runs into Carla, Carol Kane, who used to be his elementary school music teacher.

Russian Orthodox Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The Ann Arbor Russian Orthodox Festival will be held at 9900 Jackson Road in Dexter on  September 21 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and on September 22 from 1-7 p.m.

Old Crow Medicine Show Plays Fundraiser at Michigan Theater

Old Crow Medicine Show will be playing at show at the Michigan Theater on September 13 at 7:30pm. The show is a fundraiser for The Breakfast at St. Andrews daily meal program. 

Jack White Brings ‘No Name’ Club Tour to The Blind Pig

As luck would have it, White has announced one of such shows this Sunday, September 1, at Ann Arbor’s premier rock and roll venue: The Blind Pig. The 400 capacity club sold out of tickets almost instantly when they went on sale Wednesday afternoon. If you were lucky enough to get tickets (take me with you!), get there early. You never know what surprises White might have planned.