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Decode Detroit clue at the Lunch Room.

Pittsfield Twp. “escape room” visitors hunt new puzzles in Kerrytown businesses

After defeating an "adolescent artificial intelligence" at Decode Detroit's escape room, visitors may now continue their experience with a scavenger hunt at Ann Arbor businesses.

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Archival photo of Colonial Lanes' interior.
The Backstory: “Seductive wooden balls” (or, the controversial history of bowling in Ann Arbor)

The popular sport has prompted several bowling alleys – and some surprisingly restrictive legislation – in town since the late 1800s.

Dana Forrester and James Trunko at Lucky Monkey Tattoo Parlor
Exiles off Main Street: How former downtown Ann Arbor businesses are thriving in new locations

Many beloved businesses have swapped prime downtown real estate for more remote spots – but so far they're counting more pros than cons.

Video game development incubator to launch in Ypsi

Organizers hope to energize an industry that has yet to take off in the otherwise tech-heavy Ann Arbor area.

Collaborative rehearsal and performance space to open in Ypsi Township

Grove Studios will focus on offering rented rehearsal space to artists while also testing the waters with low-key events like this weekend's grand opening.

David Widmayer and Shelly Smith of the Civic Improv Ensemble
How Ann Arbor’s improv scene roared back after a dormant decade

Local improvisers had to drive to Ferndale or Hamtramck after Ann Arbor's Improv Inferno club closed in 2006. But now the local scene is back with a vengeance.

Ken Kozora of Horns for the Holidays at Oz's Music
How Horns for the Holidays puts music in the hands of kids in need

The organization founded by Manchester musician Ken Kozora celebrates its 20th anniversary, and approximately 600 musical instruments distributed to area children, this year.

Spellbound CEO Christina York
Ann Arbor is a hub for virtual and augmented reality. But can we keep it that way?

Ann Arbor is the site of numerous experiments in the burgeoning fields of AR and VR, but keeping them in town can be a problem.

Clipboards at Decode Detroit.
“Escape room” trend reaches Ann Arbor with civic engagement twist

Visitors to Decode Detroit must outwit an artificial intelligence in order to "escape" the room they've been locked in.

ÆPEX Contemporary Performance in rehearsal this September.
Using tech, ÆPEX brings live classical music to new venues

The Ann Arbor performance group will live-stream a concert to Braun Court this Friday.

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