New Ann Arbor art book fair will spotlight small presses and local artists
The Paper Paper Art Book Fair at the CLUSTER Museum in Ann Arbor will feature a few dozen art book vendors.
Washtenaw Arts
This series focuses on arts and culture in Washtenaw County. It is made possible by the Ann Arbor Art Center, Destination Ann Arbor, Larry and Lucie Nisson, the University of Michigan Arts Initiative, and the University Musical Society.
“So many kids want to do this”: Ann Arbor and Ypsi’s youth theater companies prioritize accessibility
The youth theater scene in Washtenaw County is a vibrant and collaborative network, offering young performers a range of opportunities.
10 pianists to perform all 20 of Philip Glass’ piano études in Ann Arbor show
A single evening will bring together 10 pianists, 20 short compositions, and a wide spectrum of musical voices.
Michigan Water Color Society to showcase signature members’ work in Ann Arbor exhibition
The Michigan Water Color Society will showcase its members' work in Ann Arbor for the first time in decades in an upcoming exhibition at the Ann Arbor Art Center.
20 years of FestiFools: Founder Mark Tucker looks back on Ann Arbor’s beloved puppet parade
We chatted with FestiFools founder Mark Tucker about the unlikely origins and enduring spirit of the community puppet parade.
“Ann Arbor” film will explore director’s complex relationship with the city he grew up in
Trevor Zhou's debut feature "Ann Arbor," which begins shooting this spring, is rooted in memory, identity, and the question of who one might have been if life had taken a different path.
25 years of celebrating LGBTQ+ cinema: Ann Arbor Film Festival’s Out Night marks big anniversary
This year marks a major milestone for the Ann Arbor Film Festival’s annual showcase for queer cinema.
“Great Gatsby” will be read onstage verbatim in New York theater company’s Ann Arbor performance
The New York-based theater company Elevator Repair Service will bring "GATZ," a six-and-a-half-hour production involving a verbatim reading of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," to Ann Arbor March 27-29.
Jess Merritt brings “Torch Songs for Today” to Kerrytown Concert House
Singer-songwriter Jess Merritt found a sweet spot where she can fully express both her creative and analytical sides.
15 years after Borders’ end, Ann Arbor and Ypsi independent bookstores succeed by playing to their strengths
Despite the collapse of the big-box bookstore, local independent stores have successfully emphasized community, tactile experience, curation, and collaboration.
