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15 years after Borders’ end, Ann Arbor and Ypsi independent bookstores succeed by playing to their strengths
Despite the collapse of the big-box bookstore, local independent stores have successfully emphasized community, tactile experience, curation, and collaboration.
UMS residency returns to Ypsi with pay-what-you-can concerts, film screening, kids’ events, and more
The University Musical Society (UMS) will host another residency at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse this spring, bringing performances, participatory events, and family programming shaped by local partnerships and direct community input.
How does public art influence perception of downtown Ann Arbor?
Public art is playing a growing role in how people experience Ann Arbor’s downtown, not just as decoration but as an integral part of what makes the district special and memorable to visitors.
Pub sing brings British tradition of communal a cappella song to Ann Arbor
On March 2, the public is invited to join in singing Irish drinking songs, sea shanties, and other traditional tunes as Conor O’Neill’s offers its second pub sing from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Celtic Room.
Researchers seek “untold stories” of Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium for inclusive history project
University of Michigan researchers are seeking "untold stories" of Hill Auditorium as part of the university's Inclusive History Project, a multi-year, multi-campus initiative seeking to document a fuller and more diverse history of the university.
Ypsilanti’s Matt Jones and The Reconstruction make long-awaited return to music scene
Matt Jones and The Reconstruction will return to The Ark for the first time in over a decade to celebrate the release of their new album, "The Good Life."
EMU fashion student wins scholarship established by iconic designer Virgil Abloh
Lindsay Jenkins, an Eastern Michigan University student majoring in fashion marketing innovation, was one of 60 recipients of a $10,000 college scholarship from the Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund this year.
Jazz luminaries to celebrate 100 years of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in Ann Arbor concert
As saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and trumpeter Terence Blanchard embark on a tour celebrating the 100th anniversary of jazz legends Miles Davis' and John Coltrane's births, Ravi Coltrane says "the real plan is not to try to recreate the past."
Students respond to Ypsi history through art in “Ypsilanti Future History” project
Ypsilanti Community Schools students at all grade levels are learning about Ypsilanti's history and making art about it in a project called Ypsilanti Future History.
15 years after Borders’ end, Ann Arbor and Ypsi independent bookstores succeed by playing to their strengths
Despite the collapse of the big-box bookstore, local independent stores have successfully emphasized community, tactile experience, curation, and collaboration.
UMS residency returns to Ypsi with pay-what-you-can concerts, film screening, kids’ events, and more
The University Musical Society (UMS) will host another residency at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse this spring, bringing performances, participatory events, and family programming shaped by local partnerships and direct community input.
How does public art influence perception of downtown Ann Arbor?
Public art is playing a growing role in how people experience Ann Arbor’s downtown, not just as decoration but as an integral part of what makes the district special and memorable to visitors.
Pub sing brings British tradition of communal a cappella song to Ann Arbor
On March 2, the public is invited to join in singing Irish drinking songs, sea shanties, and other traditional tunes as Conor O’Neill’s offers its second pub sing from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Celtic Room.
Researchers seek “untold stories” of Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium for inclusive history project
University of Michigan researchers are seeking "untold stories" of Hill Auditorium as part of the university's Inclusive History Project, a multi-year, multi-campus initiative seeking to document a fuller and more diverse history of the university.
Ypsilanti’s Matt Jones and The Reconstruction make long-awaited return to music scene
Matt Jones and The Reconstruction will return to The Ark for the first time in over a decade to celebrate the release of their new album, "The Good Life."
EMU fashion student wins scholarship established by iconic designer Virgil Abloh
Lindsay Jenkins, an Eastern Michigan University student majoring in fashion marketing innovation, was one of 60 recipients of a $10,000 college scholarship from the Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund this year.
Jazz luminaries to celebrate 100 years of Miles Davis and John Coltrane in Ann Arbor concert
As saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and trumpeter Terence Blanchard embark on a tour celebrating the 100th anniversary of jazz legends Miles Davis' and John Coltrane's births, Ravi Coltrane says "the real plan is not to try to recreate the past."
Students respond to Ypsi history through art in “Ypsilanti Future History” project
Ypsilanti Community Schools students at all grade levels are learning about Ypsilanti's history and making art about it in a project called Ypsilanti Future History.
