Ann Arbor Summer Festival to expand programming to Ypsi this summer
The festival will offer small pop-up concerts, as well as intimate concerts booked on people's lawns or driveways, in the Ypsi area as well as Ann Arbor.
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U-M students launch LGBTQ+ newspaper The Michigan Gayly
Launched in November 2020, the Gayly covers LGBTQ+-related current events, politics, culture, and entertainment, both on campus and around the globe.
Virtual event benefiting U-M senior service programs seeks storytellers
Organizers of the upcoming "Big Hearted Stories" event are accepting applications from anyone interested in sharing a personal story on the topic of "generations."
In new video series, Ann Arbor and Ypsi musicians perform and chat in a car
"Whip Jams," hosted by Ann Arbor musician Nadim Azzam, highlights Michigan-based musical artists from a wide range of genres. Featured artists from Washtenaw County include Dani Darling, Mirror Monster, and Ki5.
Ann Arbor’s Edgefest music festival reaches new audiences with all-virtual, six-month event
COVID-19 health and safety concerns prompted organizers to temporarily reinvent Edgefest into an online festival that started last month and will run until March 2021.
Festival spotlighting womxn filmmakers, which debuted at Michigan Theater, to return in virtual form
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, audiences across the nation will now be able to enjoy the Nevertheless Film Festival from the comfort of their own homes.
EMU launches esports program to build community, highlight gaming industry success stories
Esports, a form of competitive gaming, has become increasingly popular and lucrative in recent years as professional players have drawn massive international audiences on streaming platforms.
Arts Alliance sets $100,000 goal for COVID-19 relief fund for Washtenaw County creatives
Financial assistance is critical because artists and arts organizations were among the first to be affected by the virus, and they often have even less of a safety net available than others.
Ann Arbor-area musicians find both hardship and unexpected inspiration in pandemic
Their tours have been canceled and their incomes disrupted. But local musicians have also found new ways to connect with fans and been inspired to create surprising new projects.
From livestream storytimes to “Bummer Game,” local libraries innovate to serve during shutdown
Despite having to shut their doors, local libraries are still committed to being community cornerstones by offering ingenious ways to beat the COVID-19 blues.
U-M students launch LGBTQ+ newspaper The Michigan Gayly
Launched in November 2020, the Gayly covers LGBTQ+-related current events, politics, culture, and entertainment, both on campus and around the globe.
Virtual event benefiting U-M senior service programs seeks storytellers
Organizers of the upcoming "Big Hearted Stories" event are accepting applications from anyone interested in sharing a personal story on the topic of "generations."
In new video series, Ann Arbor and Ypsi musicians perform and chat in a car
"Whip Jams," hosted by Ann Arbor musician Nadim Azzam, highlights Michigan-based musical artists from a wide range of genres. Featured artists from Washtenaw County include Dani Darling, Mirror Monster, and Ki5.
Ann Arbor’s Edgefest music festival reaches new audiences with all-virtual, six-month event
COVID-19 health and safety concerns prompted organizers to temporarily reinvent Edgefest into an online festival that started last month and will run until March 2021.
Festival spotlighting womxn filmmakers, which debuted at Michigan Theater, to return in virtual form
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, audiences across the nation will now be able to enjoy the Nevertheless Film Festival from the comfort of their own homes.
EMU launches esports program to build community, highlight gaming industry success stories
Esports, a form of competitive gaming, has become increasingly popular and lucrative in recent years as professional players have drawn massive international audiences on streaming platforms.
Arts Alliance sets $100,000 goal for COVID-19 relief fund for Washtenaw County creatives
Financial assistance is critical because artists and arts organizations were among the first to be affected by the virus, and they often have even less of a safety net available than others.
Ann Arbor-area musicians find both hardship and unexpected inspiration in pandemic
Their tours have been canceled and their incomes disrupted. But local musicians have also found new ways to connect with fans and been inspired to create surprising new projects.
From livestream storytimes to “Bummer Game,” local libraries innovate to serve during shutdown
Despite having to shut their doors, local libraries are still committed to being community cornerstones by offering ingenious ways to beat the COVID-19 blues.
