Arts and Culture

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Ypsi event to spotlight local authors

YpsiWrites' upcoming Ypsilanti-Area Authors Reading on May 22 is the organization's latest way to support local writers and readers alike.

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Tracie McMillan is the author of "The White Bonus."
Q&A: Journalist Tracie McMillan on how the “cash value of racism” benefits white Americans

In her new book, Michigan native McMillan traces the lives of five white families, her own included, to examine and ultimately tally "how race benefits people who are white."

Jamison Lundy and Danny Villa host The Fallout Shelter.
Weekly “freeform electronic music night” in Ypsi fosters new talent in welcoming environment

Every Thursday night at 734 Brewing Company in Ypsilanti, up-and-coming DJs, VJs, and electronic musicians are invited to spin records and share their talents at an event called The Fallout Shelter.

"Solo Acts" is a theatrical performance about the experience of solo aging.
Symposium and theater production on solo aging come to Ann Arbor

"Solo Acts: A Solo Aging Symposium and Theatrical Performance" will offer a panel discussion, breakout sessions, a free lunch, and free transportation options.

Cover art for The Accidentals' cover of Lianne La Havas' "Green and Gold."
The Accidentals return to Ann Arbor with an all-female covers album

Savannah "Sav" Madigan and Katie Larson, co-founders of the eclectic indie-folk-rock band, have had each other's backs through a number of major changes in recent years.

A promotional image for the 26.2 Filmmaking Marathon.
Could you make a film in 26.2 hours? Find out at a new Ypsi “Filmmaking Marathon”

The Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti will return this month with a new lineup of films and a new event that challenges filmmakers to create a short film in 26.2 hours.

“Rogério as Mother" by Nicholas Williams is featured in the "My Gender States" exhibit, showing creator Rogério Pinto.
U-M professor explores childhood trauma and gender identity through new exhibit

Rogério Pinto explores the trauma of his sister's death, both for himself and his large family, along with his own resulting questions about his gender identity, in "My Gender States."

Problematic Black Hottie DJing at FestiFools 2024.
Photo essay: The faces of FestiFools 2024

As we explored Ann Arbor's annual springtime puppet parade, we asked volunteers, participants, and onlookers, "What do you love about FestiFools?"

An event at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse during a previous UMS residency.
Hitchcock, swing dance, drag, and more come to Ypsi Freighthouse in new UMS residency

From April 4-28, the University Musical Society will return to the Ypsilanti Freighthouse for a month of live, pay-what-you-wish programming.

PRISM Quartet.
From a one-sentence book to new saxophone works: Local orgs receive state arts grants

Here’s a look at just three of the Washtenaw County organizations recently awarded funding by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, and their plans for their grant money.

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