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Ann Arbor Pride kicks off Saturday with 150 vendors and lineup of performances
Read full article: Ann Arbor Pride kicks off Saturday with 150 vendors and lineup of performancesFrom noon to 9 p.m., the free event will have dancing, singing, live music and drag performances spread over two stages at the Main and Liberty intersection.
Washtenaw Community College president says filling skills gap key to economic prosperity
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College president says filling skills gap key to economic prosperityWashtenaw Community College president Dr. Rose B. Bellanca says that filling the skills gap in young workers is the key to keeping the momentum behind Michigan’s economic prosperity.
Ann Arbor’s Mothfire Brewing Co. celebrating anniversary with Saturday bash
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s Mothfire Brewing Co. celebrating anniversary with Saturday bashSaturday's event will kick off at noon with the inaugural release of Motfire’s Revolve Imperial Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout and Gin Barrel-Aged Osborn Mist.
How University of Michigan students, Kroger raised over $200K for Mott Children’s Hospital
Read full article: How University of Michigan students, Kroger raised over $200K for Mott Children’s HospitalMembers of Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan (DMUM) have spent the past academic year raising money for pediatric therapies.
Washtenaw Community College hosting Career Exploration Night in July
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College hosting Career Exploration Night in JulyStaff from the Center for Career Success will present information about high-demand careers and the academic paths that will lead to success in those industries.
Ann Arbor Art Fair to kick off with two community focused events
Read full article: Ann Arbor Art Fair to kick off with two community focused events“Thank you to our amazing community for two decades of community and fun. We are excited to announce that this year’s kick off events are now a three fair collaboration, and we look forward to having everyone join us July 16!” said Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original, Executive Director Angela Kline.
Ann Arbor’s SafeHouse Center, Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office given grant for violence prevention program
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s SafeHouse Center, Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office given grant for violence prevention program“Domestic violence incidents, including homicides, continue to impact our local community on a daily basis,” said SafeHouse Executive Director Christine Watson.
Annual Bridging US-23 Unity Walk raising money for Washtenaw County restorative justice program
Read full article: Annual Bridging US-23 Unity Walk raising money for Washtenaw County restorative justice programOn Saturday, a five-mile walk aims to connect Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti while raising money for The Dispute Resolution Center’s restorative justice program.
Jaycee’s Fourth of July parade returning to downtown Ann Arbor this summer
Read full article: Jaycee’s Fourth of July parade returning to downtown Ann Arbor this summerThis July, floats, bands and parade participants will weave along a route starting at the William St. and State St. intersection and ending at Thompson Street.
Celebrate 200 years of Ann Arbor with a new exhibit at the Gutman Gallery
Read full article: Celebrate 200 years of Ann Arbor with a new exhibit at the Gutman GalleryThe bicentennial exhibit contains art showing the Ann Arbor community and iconic landmarks including the Original Cottage Inn location, the Main and Liberty intersection, the Michigan Theatre, Nickels Arcade, and The Beer Depot on William Street.
Author John U. Bacon to be featured speaker at Big Hearts for Seniors fundraiser
Read full article: Author John U. Bacon to be featured speaker at Big Hearts for Seniors fundraiserHappening on Thursday, May 30, the event raises money for Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels, Housing Bureau for Seniors, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and three other senior services in Washtenaw County.
Stamp Out Hunger this Saturday with Food Gatherers’ largest foodraiser
Read full article: Stamp Out Hunger this Saturday with Food Gatherers’ largest foodraiserWashtenaw County residents can set out bags full of nonperishable and shelf-stable food donations near their mailboxes this Saturday before their usual letter delivery time.
‘Really need folks to adopt:’ Ann Arbor animal shelter at full capacity, waiving fees in May
Read full article: ‘Really need folks to adopt:’ Ann Arbor animal shelter at full capacity, waiving fees in May“April usually means fewer dogs coming into our shelter,” said HSHV COO Matt Schaecher. “But not this year. We’re facing an urgent capacity situation, and really need folks to adopt.”
Ann Arbor Art Fair unveils new posters and logo ahead of festival season
Read full article: Ann Arbor Art Fair unveils new posters and logo ahead of festival seasonA new collaborative logo serves as a reminder of how the three fairs intersect with Ann Arbor and the city’s commitment to creativity and expression.
Here’s who is performing at Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Top of the Park in June
Read full article: Here’s who is performing at Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Top of the Park in JuneAnn Arbor Summer Festival events will happen all over the city, with many happening at Top of the Park on Ingalls Mall, Hill Auditorium, and other downtown spots.
Here’s who will perform at Ann Arbor’s free Sonic Lunch concerts this summer
Read full article: Here’s who will perform at Ann Arbor’s free Sonic Lunch concerts this summerThis year, Sonic Lunch will happen every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the corner of Liberty and Division streets between June 6 and August 29.
Washtenaw County clean-up days: Here’s when you can get rid of old appliances
Read full article: Washtenaw County clean-up days: Here’s when you can get rid of old appliancesOnly residential-use items will be accepted this year, including car tires, appliances, furniture, mattresses, scrap wood and metal, bulky waste and electronics.
Got water? Ann Arbor hosting tours of water treatment plant in May
Read full article: Got water? Ann Arbor hosting tours of water treatment plant in MayCity of Ann Arbor officials will host plant tours, at 919 Sunset Road, and activities during an open house between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.
CareYaya to host free digital literacy workshop for Ann Arbor seniors in May
Read full article: CareYaya to host free digital literacy workshop for Ann Arbor seniors in Mayworkshop participants at the Ann Arbor Senior Center will be shown how to best utilize technology, like virtual reality, to improve their health and quality of life.
Here’s which movies you can see downtown during the 2024 Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Read full article: Here’s which movies you can see downtown during the 2024 Ann Arbor Summer FestivalThe movies are part of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s outdoor Movies by Moonlight series offered between June 18-30 during the Top of Park events.
Ann Arbor brunch spot to display art from soon-to-be Unviersity of Michigan graduate
Read full article: Ann Arbor brunch spot to display art from soon-to-be Unviersity of Michigan graduate“I remember seeing a huge painting at Café Zola years ago at a Mother’s Day brunch and I was enchanted by it throughout our entire meal,” said artist Ayanna Bell.
Celebrate nature and sustainability during Ann Arbor’s annual Earth Day Festival
Read full article: Celebrate nature and sustainability during Ann Arbor’s annual Earth Day FestivalFrom 1-4 p.m., on Sunday, April 21, more than 20 environmental organizations and nonprofits will be at the Leslie Science & Nature Center with family-free displays and hands-on activities.
Ann Arbor’s annual JLC Book Sale returns this week with thousands of low-cost books
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s annual JLC Book Sale returns this week with thousands of low-cost booksThe low-cost, family-run event will run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. from April 17-20 in building E at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds.
Michigan Theater to host documentary, question session with ALS athlete Andrea Lyle Peet
Read full article: Michigan Theater to host documentary, question session with ALS athlete Andrea Lyle PeetOn May 7, the Michigan Theater will have a screening of “Go On, Be Brave," which follows Lyle Peet’s journey as she completes her goal and cycles through her 50th marathon.
Roll for initiative: Local game designers converge on Ann Arbor library for Game Con
Read full article: Roll for initiative: Local game designers converge on Ann Arbor library for Game ConThe downtown library branch will host hours of presentations, gaming sessions and gaming-based vendors between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Items found in Huron River showcased at transforming Ann Arbor art exhibition
Read full article: Items found in Huron River showcased at transforming Ann Arbor art exhibition“Ouroboros,” fills up the 1,200-square-foot space of the Irving Stenn Jr. Family Gallery with objects found in local waterways that have been reimagined as art and musical instruments used to create a dynamic soundscape.
Catch this Ann Arbor illustrator’s iconic art at the downtown library in March
Read full article: Catch this Ann Arbor illustrator’s iconic art at the downtown library in MarchIf you’re from or live in Ann Arbor, you can spot a Zingerman’s product from a mile away thanks to the work of illustrator Ian Nagy.
Take Back the Night Ann Arbor hosting fundraiser for annual awareness event
Read full article: Take Back the Night Ann Arbor hosting fundraiser for annual awareness eventMoney raised by the fundraiser helps to power Take Back the Night Ann Arbor’s rally and march on the University of Michigan campus.
BrickBash fundraiser returns to Ann Arbor’s Skyline High School this month
Read full article: BrickBash fundraiser returns to Ann Arbor’s Skyline High School this monthThe family-friendly fundraiser will take over 17,000 square feet of space with 50 exhibitors, LEGO creations and activities on Feb. 24-25.
Annual Ann Arbor SPARK meeting and economic forum to focus on achievements over past 20 years
Read full article: Annual Ann Arbor SPARK meeting and economic forum to focus on achievements over past 20 yearsThe Annual Meeting and Economic Forum will celebrate the region’s economic development achievements and SPARK’s pivotal role over the past 20 years.
University of Michigan Big Hearts for Seniors fundraiser searching for local storytellers to share love stories
Read full article: University of Michigan Big Hearts for Seniors fundraiser searching for local storytellers to share love storiesStorytellers will present in front of a live audience on Thursday, May 30, at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre and Michigan League.
Alcohol sales begin at Ann Arbor’s Crisler Center and Yost Ice Arena
Read full article: Alcohol sales begin at Ann Arbor’s Crisler Center and Yost Ice ArenaAlcoholic drinks will be sold during an evening wrestling match against the University of Iowa, and then again on Saturday during a men’s basketball game against Rutgers University.
Sports Illustrated Resorts withdraws proposal for downtown Ann Arbor hotel, conference center
Read full article: Sports Illustrated Resorts withdraws proposal for downtown Ann Arbor hotel, conference centerSports Illustrated Resorts reportedly pulled its proposal after a Monday night informational meeting where several locals voiced their opposition.
Ann Arbor seeking public input on Sports Illustrated Resort proposal
Read full article: Ann Arbor seeking public input on Sports Illustrated Resort proposalRepresentatives from Destination Ann Arbor, Sports Illustrated Resorts and the City of Ann Arbor will explain the need for the development and potential benefits.
DTE Energy crews spread holiday cheer at Ronald McDonald House in Ann Arbor
Read full article: DTE Energy crews spread holiday cheer at Ronald McDonald House in Ann ArborDTE Energy crews and two special visitors stopped by Ronald McDonald House on Monday night to help young patients and their families light up the night with holiday cheer.
‘A matter of when, not if’: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation to host Oak Wilt 101
Read full article: ‘A matter of when, not if’: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation to host Oak Wilt 101The Zoom-based webinar will go over the city’s efforts, oak wilt identification, how to report potential infections and community.
NFL quarterback Brett Hundley, local organizations handing out 1,000 meals to Ypsilanti community
Read full article: NFL quarterback Brett Hundley, local organizations handing out 1,000 meals to Ypsilanti communityThe second annual “Thankful for You” will offer up meal kits, frozen turkeys, pies and other holiday staples during a drive-thru event at 11:30 a.m.
Kids can express themselves through movement, poetry at this Ann Arbor Art Center series
Read full article: Kids can express themselves through movement, poetry at this Ann Arbor Art Center seriesThe weeklong event series between Nov. 6-11 will have several free events at the A2AC Gallery at 117 W. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor’s Pioneer Theatre Guild to perform spooky and ooky Addams Family musical
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s Pioneer Theatre Guild to perform spooky and ooky Addams Family musicalIn addition to cast members, 73 crew members and 10 pit orchestra musicians will work behind the scenes to ensure the massive stage setup comes to life.