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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

Yo-Yo Ma with students from Escuela Superior de Musica y Danza Monterrey at Hill Auditorium.
Behind the scenes: Yo-Yo Ma, U-M students, and Kayhan Kalhor collaborate on new composition

In a weeklong residency, U-M students joined the Orchestra of the Americas, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and composer Kayhan Kalhor to preview a new piece Kalhor had written with Ma in mind.

Ann Arbor Summer Festival.
Here’s what’s new and notable at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival for 2024

The 41st Ann Arbor Summer Festival will launch June 14, with mostly free music, film, and arts programming running through June 30 in downtown Ann Arbor.

A cocktail at 2020's Artini event.
Try cocktails inspired by Ann Arbor public art at Ann Arbor Art Center’s Artini event

You can sample cocktails designed to "pair" with Ann Arbor's public art during Artini, the Ann Arbor Art Center's 15th annual pub crawl fundraiser, on June 21 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Ypsilanti Youth Poet Laureate Ruth Mella.
Q&A: Ypsi’s first Youth Poet Laureate on her inspirations and aspirations

On June 9, the city of Ypsilanti will inaugurate its first-ever Youth Poet Laureate, Ruth Mella. We chatted with Mella about what drew her to creative writing and her plans for her term as Youth Poet Laureate.

Westside Art Hop in 2023.
Artists set to take over Ann Arbor’s West Side as Westside Art Hop returns

Residents of Ann Arbor's West Side neighborhood will host artist booths in their garages, porches, driveways, and yards, while visitors are invited to browse and buy original artwork. 

A still from the film "F3VER," which will screen at the Ann Arbor Black Film Festival.
Ann Arbor Black Film Festival to debut in June

The inaugural Ann Arbor Black Film Festival will debut on June 1, with films screening at the State Theatre in Ann Arbor from noon to 9:00 p.m.

Tracie McMillan is the author of "The White Bonus."
Q&A: Journalist Tracie McMillan on how the “cash value of racism” benefits white Americans

In her new book, Michigan native McMillan traces the lives of five white families, her own included, to examine and ultimately tally "how race benefits people who are white."

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."

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