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.
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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.
New early childhood center opens in Ann Arbor with Community Foundation support
The nonprofit Apple Playschools opened a new early childhood center in Ann Arbor on Aug. 25, financed by a $775,000 Impact Investment loan from the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation.
“Dry Summer”: Playwright says forthcoming production is “a love letter to Ann Arbor”
Theatre Nova will stage Ann Arbor native Robert Axelrod's play "Dry Summer" Oct. 10-Nov. 2. Learn more:
