All Hallows Illumination of Ypsi’s Frog Island Park returns after two-year hiatus
After a hiatus in 2024, hundreds of jack-o-lanterns will return to Ypsilanti's Frog Island Park for the All Hallows Illumination of Frog Island on Nov. 1 from 6-9 p.m.
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National Endowment for the Arts cuts have big repercussions for Washtenaw County arts
Washtenaw County arts institutions are responding to widespread NEA grant cuts and rescissions this year after President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the agency.
Visual artists of Michigan music scene take spotlight in event organized by Ann Arbor photographer
Organizer Chuck Marshall describes his upcoming event as “a showcase for the visual artists in Michigan music,” including poster artists, concert photographers, album cover artists, and more.
Inaugural Ypsilanti Cryptid Festival will celebrate creatures of folklore and rumor
From eerie tales to indie films and monster-themed rock, the Ypsilanti Cryptid Festival is set to bring a dose of the supernatural to Depot Town on Oct. 24.
Ann Arbor audiences can join Philharmonia Orchestra of London onstage via virtual reality
When the Philharmonia Orchestra of London visits Ann Arbor next week, it’ll not only offer audiences the chance to enjoy a performance by a renowned symphony orchestra, but also the chance to join that orchestra — at least virtually.
Michigan poet laureate to speak alongside Ypsi youth poet laureate at Ypsi library event
The event features Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, Ypsilanti Youth Poet Laureate Ruth Mella, and local poet Leslie McGraw.
“Dead Media,” from arcade games to typewriters, to take spotlight in Ann Arbor library event
Attendees at Dead Media Day can explore vintage TVs, VHS tapes, audio cassettes, film, cameras, video games, and more.
From true crime to fictional murder stories, Ypsi authors’ new releases tread chilling ground
This Halloween season, Ypsi readers can enjoy two frightening new books by local authors.
Freak Fest brings over 30 local bands to venues across Ypsi
Ypsi Freak Fest will feature a lineup of over 30 musical artists primarily from southeast Michigan, as well as vending by local artists and business owners, from Oct. 3-5.
New nonprofit arts exhibition space to open in downtown Ann Arbor
CLUSTER Museum, a new exhibition space for contemporary literary and visual arts, will open Oct. 3 at 307 N. Main St. in Ann Arbor.
National Endowment for the Arts cuts have big repercussions for Washtenaw County arts
Washtenaw County arts institutions are responding to widespread NEA grant cuts and rescissions this year after President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the agency.
Visual artists of Michigan music scene take spotlight in event organized by Ann Arbor photographer
Organizer Chuck Marshall describes his upcoming event as “a showcase for the visual artists in Michigan music,” including poster artists, concert photographers, album cover artists, and more.
Inaugural Ypsilanti Cryptid Festival will celebrate creatures of folklore and rumor
From eerie tales to indie films and monster-themed rock, the Ypsilanti Cryptid Festival is set to bring a dose of the supernatural to Depot Town on Oct. 24.
Ann Arbor audiences can join Philharmonia Orchestra of London onstage via virtual reality
When the Philharmonia Orchestra of London visits Ann Arbor next week, it’ll not only offer audiences the chance to enjoy a performance by a renowned symphony orchestra, but also the chance to join that orchestra — at least virtually.
Michigan poet laureate to speak alongside Ypsi youth poet laureate at Ypsi library event
The event features Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, Ypsilanti Youth Poet Laureate Ruth Mella, and local poet Leslie McGraw.
“Dead Media,” from arcade games to typewriters, to take spotlight in Ann Arbor library event
Attendees at Dead Media Day can explore vintage TVs, VHS tapes, audio cassettes, film, cameras, video games, and more.
From true crime to fictional murder stories, Ypsi authors’ new releases tread chilling ground
This Halloween season, Ypsi readers can enjoy two frightening new books by local authors.
Freak Fest brings over 30 local bands to venues across Ypsi
Ypsi Freak Fest will feature a lineup of over 30 musical artists primarily from southeast Michigan, as well as vending by local artists and business owners, from Oct. 3-5.
New nonprofit arts exhibition space to open in downtown Ann Arbor
CLUSTER Museum, a new exhibition space for contemporary literary and visual arts, will open Oct. 3 at 307 N. Main St. in Ann Arbor.
