The Ann Arbor area’s vibrant and robust artistic and cultural organizations have given our county a well-deserved reputation as a true destination for those who love the arts. The Ark has rocked us for 47 years, Artistica (in Dexter) gives us a great spot for artistic gifts, and the Purple Rose…
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Ann Arbor area restaurants need our support now more than ever. With the COVID-19 crisis keeping folks in their homes, small businesses like Amer’s Mediterranean Deli, Ray’s Red Hots, The Brown Jug, and many others are dependent upon takeout and delivery orders to keep them going (and their staffs…
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The Ann Arbor area is a vibrant, eclectic, unique community, full of wonderful and special shops, eateries, theaters, museums, galleries, and more. Many of these businesses and organizations have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and resulting mandates for closures of dine-in restaurants, bars…
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While driving around the rural town of Manchester, along its “Tour de Barn Quilts” route, I felt inspired to cue up the Dixie Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces.” Why? Because that’s the kind of easygoing, verdant, plenty-of-breathing-room vibe that envelops you as you follow a rutted dirt road over a narrow…
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