Renowned Ann Arbor ceramicists’ sculpture garden to open to the public for free special event
John and Susanne Stephenson's artistic legacy will be displayed in "The Complete Collection Unveiled," a free special event Oct. 10-11.
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Ballet Chelsea celebrates 30th anniversary while grappling with financial challenges
As Ballet Chelsea marks its 30th anniversary, the school and performing company faces an ongoing decline in students and federal funding cuts.
WEMU at 60: How Ypsi’s public radio station became a Washtenaw County musical institution
Ypsi's WEMU-FM is a rarity: a community-oriented radio station that plays over 75 hours of jazz and blues a week. Here's how its format and sound came to be.
Tommy Prine, son of folk legend John Prine, to perform in Ann Arbor
We chatted with Prine about his new EP, the big and small ways his life changed since his first album was released in 2023, and how his understanding of his late father has deepened as his own musical career has progressed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
PHOTO ESSAY: Puppets and political commentary at FestiFools 2025
We asked puppet-masters, community members, and other participants about their FestiFools experience.
