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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

Jamison Lundy and Danny Villa host The Fallout Shelter.
Weekly “freeform electronic music night” in Ypsi fosters new talent in welcoming environment

Every Thursday night at 734 Brewing Company in Ypsilanti, up-and-coming DJs, VJs, and electronic musicians are invited to spin records and share their talents at an event called The Fallout Shelter.

Cover art for The Accidentals' cover of Lianne La Havas' "Green and Gold."
The Accidentals return to Ann Arbor with an all-female covers album

Savannah "Sav" Madigan and Katie Larson, co-founders of the eclectic indie-folk-rock band, have had each other's backs through a number of major changes in recent years.

“Rogério as Mother" by Nicholas Williams is featured in the "My Gender States" exhibit, showing creator Rogério Pinto.
U-M professor explores childhood trauma and gender identity through new exhibit

Rogério Pinto explores the trauma of his sister's death, both for himself and his large family, along with his own resulting questions about his gender identity, in "My Gender States."

An event at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse during a previous UMS residency.
Hitchcock, swing dance, drag, and more come to Ypsi Freighthouse in new UMS residency

From April 4-28, the University Musical Society will return to the Ypsilanti Freighthouse for a month of live, pay-what-you-wish programming.

PRISM Quartet.
From a one-sentence book to new saxophone works: Local orgs receive state arts grants

Here’s a look at just three of the Washtenaw County organizations recently awarded funding by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, and their plans for their grant money.

Samara Joy.
After winning 3 Grammys by age 24, jazz vocalist Samara Joy comes to Ann Arbor

"As wonderful as it is, it didn't change me," Samara Joy says of her sudden rise to fame. "It only reaffirmed the fact that I can be myself."

"A Dreaming Angel" will screen at this year's Ann Arbor Film Festival.
5 Southeast Michigan-made films to check out at this year’s Ann Arbor Film Festival

The festival received nearly 3,000 submissions this year from a total of 92 different countries, but a few of this year's selections are from filmmakers closer to home, in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dearborn, and Detroit.

Dani Darling will perform at the Funky Rivertown Fest.
Funky Rivertown Fest brings numerous Michigan bands to Ypsi for five days of music

Bands from across southeast Michigan will take the stage March 19-23 at Riverside Arts Center for the second annual Funky Rivertown Fest.

Machine Dazzle.
Award-winning costume designer to construct sculpture from Huron River trash in Ann Arbor residency

Machine Dazzle's visit to Ann Arbor also coincides with his first major museum commission, a joint installation for the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art and Design and the University of Michigan Museum of Art.

Jefferson Lettieri Office's "Drip" for A2AC Alleys.
From sparking dialogue to providing visual beacons, Washtenaw County’s public art fills many roles

Public art can serve various deeply meaningful functions, whether as a visual landmark, a more utilitarian object, or a way to ignite political and social conversations.

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