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DJ FreshMyint at Aut Bar.

6 ways to experience Ann Arbor’s world-class DJ scene

Ann Arbor's DJ scene may not receive the same amount of international attention as Detroit's, but the city has boasted a strong DJ culture for decades. We took a look at some of the best DJ nights currently happening in Ann Arbor.

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Leslie Raymond at last year's Ann Arbor Film Festival.
Ann Arbor Film Festival director takes on additional role as festival programmer

In addition to steering the ship for this year's festival, Leslie Raymond also made the final picks on which films will be seen in which programs.

Jeremiah Juncker, Swetang Patel and Brandon Hammond at Rappourt
Strip-mall stars: How Ann Arbor businesses create destinations beyond Main, State, and South U

Ann Arbor's pedestrian-heavy main commercial strips also command its highest rents. These businesses are making a name for themselves and finding unique advantages in the less glamorous environs of strip malls.

Shigeto performing with Matthew Dear at The Blind Pig
Live music’s next act in Washtenaw County

With shared values of prioritizing the music, offering intimate experiences, and working out of pure love for the business, several venues are setting Washtenaw County up for a live music resurgence in 2019 and beyond.

The Spiritual Israel Church and Its Army-Ypsilanti Youth Choir at the inaugural MLK Gospel Fest
Ypsi-area gospel performers shine in EMU’s inaugural MLK Gospel Fest

Choirs, spoken word artists, a step team, a mime ministry, and dancers were all among the lineup of remarkable talent that took the stage on Jan. 19.

Filmmakers at the A2 Tech Film Showcase.
A2 Tech Film Showcase returns with films highlighting diversity, consequences of technology

Organizers of the second annual event have seen increased interest from sponsors this year and expect about 700 people to attend this year's showcase. 

The Allen Creek railroad berm.
What are you most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2019?

Our staffers weighed in on what they're most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2019, ranging from new theater productions to advances in affordable housing advocacy. 

Joey Albright, Anna Simmons, and Joseph Zettelmaier are the team leading Roustabout Theatre Troupe's 2019 season at the Ypsi Experimental Space.
Roving theater troupe to host first full season in downtown Ypsi

For the past three years, Roustabout Theatre Troupe has been traveling and performing all over southeast Michigan, including many productions in Milan. In 2019 it will take up residency at the Ypsi Experimental Space.

The storytellers at the Ypsi Storytelling Night
Ypsi and Ypsi Township residents share tales of community at Ypsi Storytelling Night

Nine storytellers brought a wide variety of lived experiences to the stage at the event hosted by Concentrate and On the Ground Ypsilanti.

On the Ground Ypsi to host Ypsi Storytelling Night

Nine local residents will tell stories about Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, and what the communities mean to those who live there.

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