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Natalia Holtzman

Natalia Holtzman is a freelance journalist based in Ann Arbor whose work appears frequently in Concentrate, Hour Detroit, the Detroit Metro Times, and other publications. She can be reached at natalia.holtzman@gmail.com.

Natalia Holtzman's Latest Articles

Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane.
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."

"American Sampler" exhibit curator Julie Ault reviews archival materials from the University of Michigan's Labadie Collection.
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.”

The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band.
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."

Alex Holycross and Erin Zindle of the folk duo Ember & Ash.
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.

A performance of "Dimanche."
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.

Schmaltz performs at North Star Lounge in Ann Arbor.
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.

Creative Washtenaw Executive Director Chloe Crowther.
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.

Christian Stanley's new mural at Liberty Plaza in Ann Arbor.
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.

Cartoons of U.S. presidents by Pat Oliphant.
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.

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