State of the Arts program brings U-M faculty artists to communities across the state
U-M's State of the Arts program, launched by the Arts Initiative, aims to bring meaningful experiences in the arts to communities around the state.
Ann Arbor
For Banned Books Week, Ann Arbor and Ypsi librarians and booksellers defend the freedom to read
Banned Books Week, Oct. 4 - 10, aims to draw attention to censorship and promote access to information. This year’s theme, “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read,” will be reflected through programming at local libraries, bookstores, and other institutions.
Ann Arbor artist hosts annual outdoor sale to benefit public art program
Glass artist Larry Nisson hosts an annual sale of his work from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 at his Ann Arbor home.
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra brings its concert series to Ypsi for the first time
The 2026-27 season offers many firsts for the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, from an Ypsilanti footprint to a live accompaniment of Disney's 'Frozen.'
Michigan League of Handweavers’ biennial show in Ann Arbor will feature myriad disciplines
From weaving to doll-making, a broad range of craftsmanship will be featured in both exhibitions and public demonstrations at the Michigan League of Handweavers' 23rd Biennial Fiber Show.
U-M professor launches first consumer product, a skewer for frozen bananas, in his 70s
Dr. Richard Brown, a professor emeritus of radiology at the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor resident, is preparing to roll out his first consumer product: a reusable plastic skewer designed to easily store and eat frozen bananas.
Ann Arbor health tech company marks 1 billion hand sanitization alerts in hospitals
BioVigil, an Ann Arbor-based health care technology company, recently reached a significant milestone of alerting partner hospital staff to one billion opportunities to perform hand hygiene.
Ann Arbor Local Food Festival to feature nearly 60 local food vendors and organizations
The event will bring together nearly 60 local businesses, farmers, food vendors, and community organizations for an evening designed to help attendees taste, learn, and connect.
University Lending offers $10,000 grants for low- and moderate-income homebuyers
University Bank's lending division is providing up to $10,000 grants for low- to moderate-income borrowers in Washtenaw County to achieve their homeownership dreams.
From building a train to hosting an alpaca, this U-M facility serves student performers’ needs
For about 50 years, the University of Michigan’s Student Theatre Arts Complex has been quietly providing crucial pre-production support to student-run theater and other performance groups.
