Washtenaw County summer reading: Local literary leaders share favorite recent books
We asked booksellers, publishers, librarians, and others in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti literary community for their personalized summer reading recommendations.
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Nearly 90 artists will bring wares to Ann Arbor’s West Side in annual Art Hop
A cornucopia of artists will soon descend on Ann Arbor’s West Side neighborhood to show to sell their work at the 14th annual Westside Art Hop.
Ypsi-based Brevity Shakespeare “distills” the Bard for modern audiences
Brevity Shakespeare, an Ypsilanti-based theater company, adapts and stages abridged versions of Shakespeare plays.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan Water Color Society to showcase signature members’ work in Ann Arbor exhibition
The Michigan Water Color Society will showcase its members' work in Ann Arbor for the first time in decades in an upcoming exhibition at the Ann Arbor Art Center.
25 years of celebrating LGBTQ+ cinema: Ann Arbor Film Festival’s Out Night marks big anniversary
This year marks a major milestone for the Ann Arbor Film Festival’s annual showcase for queer cinema.
Jess Merritt brings “Torch Songs for Today” to Kerrytown Concert House
Singer-songwriter Jess Merritt found a sweet spot where she can fully express both her creative and analytical sides.
15 years after Borders’ end, Ann Arbor and Ypsi independent bookstores succeed by playing to their strengths
Despite the collapse of the big-box bookstore, local independent stores have successfully emphasized community, tactile experience, curation, and collaboration.
