Arts & Culture

Coverage of visual arts, performing arts, cultural events, and artistic entrepreneurs.

A design rendering of a planned mural on the North Main Street railroad overpass in Ann Arbor.

Underpasses as canvases: Organizers raise funds for mural on Ann Arbor railroad bridge

TreeTown Murals' "Murals That Bridge" initiative is continuing a citywide effort to transform Ann Arbor infrastructure into visual landmarks.

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Author Hasan Dudar.
Toledo native Hasan Dudar will spotlight his debut story collection in Ann Arbor reading

Author Hasan Dudar's new book, "Carryout," offers a kaleidoscopic look at the life of an Arab family that runs a corner store in Toledo, Ohio.

A still from the documentary "Sons of Detroit," which will open the Cinetopia Film Festival in Ann Arbor on May 14.
“Sons of Detroit” documentary to open Ann Arbor’s Cinetopia Film Festival

The upcoming Cinetopia Film Festival in Ann Arbor will open with a deeply personal story rooted in Detroit history.

Kirill Petrenko conducts the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in Ann Arbor.
After decades of partnership, U-M studies what makes Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra great

Since 2023, University of Michigan researchers have been studying how the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is structured, how it operates, and what it brings to audiences in Ann Arbor and around the world.

University of Michigan graduate Emily Dean shows off her Arts Honors Cords.
U-M Arts Honors Cords allow grads to mark arts’ importance in their studies

A University of Michigan program allows graduating students to show off the importance of arts in their academic careers through an Arts Honors Cord to wear with their caps and gowns.

A poster for the Paper Paper Art Book Fair in Ann Arbor.
New Ann Arbor art book fair will spotlight small presses and local artists

The Paper Paper Art Book Fair at the CLUSTER Museum in Ann Arbor will feature a few dozen art book vendors.

Students and staff rehearse a production of "The Little Mermaid" at the Professional Youth Theater of Michigan.
“So many kids want to do this”: Ann Arbor and Ypsi’s youth theater companies prioritize accessibility

The youth theater scene in Washtenaw County is a vibrant and collaborative network, offering young performers a range of opportunities.

Pianist Christian Sands is one of 10 who will play Philip Glass' complete piano etudes at Hill Auditorium.
10 pianists to perform all 20 of Philip Glass’ piano études in Ann Arbor show

A single evening will bring together 10 pianists, 20 short compositions, and a wide spectrum of musical voices.

A still from "Skate Witches" by director Danny Plotnick, who will be the Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti's first visiting filmmaker. "Skate Witches" will have a 40th anniversary screening at the festival on April 18.
Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti returns with first guest filmmaker and new programs

The Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti will return on April 16-18 with a mix of new programming, expanded community partnerships, and a continued emphasis on grassroots filmmaking.

Concept art for a mural at B-Cubed Bakery in Ypsilanti Township.
Residents plan mural for Ypsi Township bakery

Residents of Ypsilanti Township's Gault Village neighborhood plan to show love for locally-owned B-Cubed Bakery by painting a mural on the bakery building.

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