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Ann Arbor embraces Halloween season with creepy cinema

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September 30, 2015

It's a first for Concentrate - sourcing a story to horror fan site Bloody Disgusting, but given that tomorrow is the start of October it seems apt to highlight the line up of scare flicks that'll be showing on local movie screens. Our fave: They Live! Excerpt: "I’m a big fan of going to both the State and Michigan theaters in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. What can I say, they’re my digs! That’s where I saw It Follows, Nosferatu with a live organist, Army of Darkness on the big screen, Paranormal Activity during its first run of 13 theaters, and more. They’re both wonderful theaters and it’s always a blast to see what they have playing, especially because it’s obvious that they show movies for the love of showing movies." Read the line-up here!

Tennessee travel writers fall under Ann Arbor’s spell

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Arts and Culture

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July 1, 2015

In case you were wonderin’ what out-of-towners think about Ann Arbor, feast your eyes on the enthusiastic words of praise a pair of feature travel writers have to say about our community. Excerpt: But, residents say many other reasons keep them in Ann Arbor. Students graduate and never leave. Young families like the vibe and point to job opportunities, recreational green spaces, thriving farmer's markets, and community activities. Retirees call it a comfortable, walkable city and note the strong medical institutions. Ann Arbor has more than 100 arts and entertainment venues. And, as the 5.6 million travelers who visited last year can attest, this city is really fun. Read the rest of the gushing here.

Every outdoor movie screening in Ann Arbor & Metro Detroit

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Arts and Culture

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June 17, 2015

One of the great conundrums of summer is whether to enjoy the warm weather or indulge in a night at the movies. Outdoor movie screenings give you the best of both worlds and Thrillist has put together a calendar of what's playing where in Ann Arbor and metro Detroit. Excerpt: "Remember when you used to look up movie times in the paper? Or actually called Moviefone? Or searched in a bunch of different places to find out what outdoor summer movies where playing? Yeah, all of that sucked, but we’ve finally solved the last one by rounding up every single outdoor moving showing in the D, from now until August, and put ‘em in one handy calendar..." Check it out here!

Ann Arbor native Andrew W.K. launches a podcast

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Arts and Culture

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May 20, 2015

First a weekly newspaper column, now a podcast. Give hims few years and Ann Arbor native Andrew W.K. may make a bid for Howard Stern's King Of All Media throne. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/america-w-k

Mark Maynard hosting the Saturday Six Pack at AM1700 in downtown Ypsilanti

The Saturday Six Pack: Community dialogue, one beer at a time

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Arts and Culture

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May 6, 2015

Radio stations and cable channels are filled with content created by multinational corporations. Where can you go for local politics, music and personalities? Blogger Mark Maynard has the answer with his beer-soaked, Ypsilanti-centric radio show.

OpEd: Film incentives are good business for Detroit and Michigan

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Arts and Culture

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March 25, 2015

With the future of Michigan's film tax incentives in question, Detroit cinematographer Geoff George makes the case for why we can't afford to give up on them yet.

TLS Productions grows beyond core auto show biz

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March 25, 2015

TLS Productions has been around 60 years, spending most of that time making a name for itself as the go-to firm for auto show lighting. Today it's working to be more than just that. "We want to continue to serve the auto industry but we want to do more corporate events," says Carl Kedzierski, marketing manager for TLS Productions. "We recently did a gig with ESPN." The Ann Arbor-based firm provides sales, rental, and production for the stage part of special events. It does this for all of the major auto shows, such as the North American International Auto Show in downtown Detroit, and smaller events, such as theater productions. An ownership change two years ago moved TLS Production's focus from auto show all the time to an effort to diversifying its clientele. The lion’s share of the company’s revenue still comes from auto shows, but its non-auto-show work has grown significantly over the last two years. It’s a trend the company hopes to expand over the next year. "If lighting and audio can be applied to the event then we’re going for it," Kedzierski says. TLS Production's employs a core staff of 17 employees and the occasional intern. It also has a stable of 30-45 freelancers it consistently leans on during its busy times. It is currently looking to hire 10 account executives across the U.S., including one in each the Ann Arbor-area and Metro Detroit markets. Source: Carl Kedzierski, marketing manager for TLS Productions Writer: Jon Zemke Read more about Metro Detroit's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem at SEMichiganStartup.com.

L to R back row Linette Lao, Allida Warn and Christine Bruxvoort stand with students at Erickson Elementary showing off their finished work

3 up and coming arts nonprofits that deserve your support

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March 4, 2015

In a community filled with long established arts and culture nonprofits (some over a century old), launching a new organization can be tough going. Concentrate shines the spotlight on three fledgling groups that could help seed the ground for the next generation of creators and audiences.

Leslie Raymond at the Ann Arbor Film Festival Office

OpEd: Makers need an audience

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Arts and Culture

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March 4, 2015

For more than 50 years the Ann Arbor Film Festival has been presenting experimental and thought-provoking cinema to local audiences. Executive Director Leslie Raymond makes the pitch that the festival is as relevant as ever, and that you should clear your calendar March 24-29 to attend.

Why Ann Arbor gets shout outs on Parks And Recreation

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January 21, 2015

So, that's why! Good to know the show's writers didn't just close their eyes and jab their finger at a map. Always nice to get some hometown love, eh? Excerpt: "You may wonder why the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan is mentioned so frequently on Parks and Recreation. The answer for that is simple. Aside from Ann Arbor being a close distance from fictional Pawnee, Indiana, Executive Producer Michael Schur was born in the city. He was later raised in West Hartford, Connecticut. The city of Pawnee was founded in 1817, which is when the University of Michigan located in Ann Arbor was also founded. Ann Arbor is where Ann and Chris move to during season six." Read the rest here.

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