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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

Danielle Davis, known professionally as Dani Darling.
Ann Arbor’s Dani Darling to step back from music after July EP release

Ann Arbor-based musician Danielle Davis, who performs as Dani Darling, says she doesn't "want to throw out the word 'retirement,'" but she is also looking forward to taking a break from music after she releases her latest EP, "Cazimi," at the end of July.

London Beck will be featured in the next installment of the Voices concert series at The Ark.
Series spotlighting BIPOC artists at The Ark set to return June 8

Artist Kyler Wilkins, known as Ki5, founded the ongoing Voices concert series at The Ark. The series is intended to highlight the work of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) artists in an intimate setting.

Artist Bryan Pollard at Westside Art Hop.
Westside Art Hop to bring 90 artists to Ann Arbor neighborhood

Ann Arbor’s annual Westside Art Hop will again bring a plethora of artists to vend their wares from yards and driveways in the city's West Side neighborhood on June 7 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and June 8 from noon-5 p.m.

The taphouse at hear.say brewing + theater.
Ann Arbor brewery and improv theater flourishes in its first year

Owner Tony DeRosa's enthusiasm for both comedy and beer have helped his business, hear.say brewing + theater, take off since it opened last fall at 2350 W. Liberty St. in Ann Arbor. 

Misty Lyn Bergeron and The Big Beautiful performing at The Ark in 2023.
“Hallowed ground”: Performers reflect on 60 years of community and creativity at The Ark

To observe The Ark's 60th anniversary, we spoke with close to a dozen local and not-so-local artists about their memories of the beloved Ann Arbor folk venue.

FestiFools in downtown Ann Arbor.
PHOTO ESSAY: Puppets and political commentary at FestiFools 2025

We asked puppet-masters, community members, and other participants about their FestiFools experience.

Oliver Haimson and the cover to his book, "Trans Technologies."
U-M professor explores relationship between trans people and technology in new book

In researching his book "Trans Technologies," Oliver Haimson interviewed the creators of more than 100 apps, games, extended reality systems, and other forms of technology specifically designed to address the unique challenges and joys encountered by trans people.

A panel discussion at last year's Michigan Music Business Club Conference.
Student-run music business conference returns to U-M for third year

The Michigan Music Business Club Conference will feature panels, workshops, and speaking events by music industry professionals, topped off by a Q&A and acoustic performance by Isaac Slade, former lead vocalist for The Fray.

An installation in Rogério Pinto's show, "Colorism."
Ann Arbor artist’s new show examines skin color and beauty with humor and exuberance

Rogério Pinto's latest work is made up of video installations, photographs, sculptures, and interviews with collaborators — with an emphasis on audience interaction. 

A performance of asses.masses.
asses.masses brings nearly 8-hour interactive amalgam of theater and video game to Ann Arbor

Co-creator Milton Lim describes asses.masses as an "epic about a herd of donkeys that are trying to get their jobs back."

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