Fall is quickly approaching, which means you’ll be enjoying the best weather in the Midwest for the variety of things to do this September! Whether you love cars, festivals, events out of the ordinary or all of the above, you will find exactly what you’re looking for when visiting the Ann Arbor…
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This profile is part of Destination Ann Arbor’s Great Minds Think a Lot series, highlighting influential leaders in Washtenaw County who make a positive impact within our community. Former University Musical Society President Ken Fischer left some pretty enormous shoes to fill when he retired in…
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August is the perfect time to get outside to enjoy the sunshine and nice summer breeze. With many of August’s annual events taking place outdoors, including Paint Dexter Plein Air, Thunder Over Michigan , and Parkridge SummerFest, you will certainly find one-of-a-kind events that speak to your…
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To understand why and how a big, multi-day annual bluegrass festival took root in the small town of Milan in the 1980s, just think of the factory-job-fueled migration trail previously forged between Appalachia and the Detroit Metro area. "In the late 60s and early 70s, people moved to this area from…
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You don't want to miss Thursday nights in Saline this summer! Check out this lineup of awesome musical events happening in the downtown area: June 27 - The Memphis Thrillbillies Rockabilly July 11 - CELTIC WEEK | Thunderwude Celtic July 18 - Frontier Ruckus Indie Folk July 25 - Young Pioneer Pop…
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Ypsilanti is a city of rich creativity and stunning artistic variety. From high-end galleries (Riverside Arts Center, Nelson Amos studio) to citywide yarn bombing, the city is bursting with art and beauty if you simply keep your eyes open. Whether you prefer a gallery setting or a casual perusal of…
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You already know that Ypsilanti is a fantastic place to consume music, between Cultivate Coffee & Tap House, 734 Brewing, Triple Goddess Tasting Room, Ziggy's and Ypsi Alehouse. Did you know that Ypsilanti is also a fantastic place to record and produce music? Many of Ypsilanti's talented…
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Ann Arbor is bold, vibrant, and one of MONEY magazine’s “Best in Travel” locations. Recently named the #1 small college town by WalletHub, Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas offer a unique and inclusive range of experiences for everyone in your family, young and old. Everyone in your family will…
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FoolMoon and FestiFools – two related, celebratory community art events (produced by Ann Arbor nonprofit WonderFool Productions) that happen each year during a single weekend in early April – have a long history of sneaking up on, and delighting, people who aren’t familiar with the events. “Years…
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Now in its 57 th year, the Ann Arbor Film Festival (AAFF) is the longest running avant-garde and experimental film festival in North America. This year’s festival takes place March 26-31. There is something for everybody in this jam-packed schedule of film screenings, lectures, panel discussions…
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