American political dissent highlighted in new U-M Museum of Art show
In a new exhibition at the University of Michigan Museum of Art, curator Julie Ault examines “how artists … have registered their politics or social effect in their art.”
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All-Indigenous big band’s Ann Arbor performance will celebrate history of Native people in jazz
Bandleader Julia Keefe describes her group's mission as "to celebrate the diversity and vitality of Indigenous people in jazz — past, present, and future."
Ann Arbor folk super-duo Ember & Ash unites members of Ragbirds and Native Howl
Ember & Ash features Erin Zindle of the Ragbirds, a folk band, and Alex Holycross of the "thrash-grass" band the Native Howl.
Actors and puppets depict the end of the world in Belgian performance coming to Ann Arbor
"Dimanche" uses puppetry, mime, video, and multiple kinds of theater to tell the everyday story of the end of the world.
Ann Arbor “modern klezmer” band Schmaltz tackles first album after years of live shows
After several years of regular gigging, Schmaltz's members decided to replicate a live environment while recording their first studio album.
Q&A: New Creative Washtenaw director seeks to strengthen collaboration, data collection in arts community
We chatted with Creative Washtenaw Executive Director Chloe Crowther about her vision for her organization and Washtenaw County's arts scene.
3 new public art installations in Ann Arbor and the stories behind them
We chatted with the artists behind three new Ann Arbor public art installations to learn about the background and creative process behind them.
Documentary on Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist set for Ann Arbor premiere and director Q&A
A new documentary traces the life and work of cartoonist Pat Oliphant, "with all his human frailties … and spectacular career," in director Bill Banowsky’s words.
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.
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.
