In celebration of LGBTQ+ History month, OUT Ensemble presents Queer and Now, a concert series celebrating the works of contemporary queer composers. Sunday, October 5 at 1 PM at the Downtown Library. https://aadl.org/node/645120

Zach Bryan and John Mayer are headlining @umich.edu's first concert at Michigan Stadium on September 27. While the show is expected to have over 112,000 fans in attendance, it got us wondering about some of the other concerts at U-M’s second-biggest venue: Crisler Center. pulp.aadl.org/node/647186

Jay Platt thought he'd be an engineer, but a different career called after he visited a bookstore in New York City. Now, Platt's West Side Book Shop in Ann Arbor turns 50 years old this week.         Check out a selection of photos of the store & interviews with Platt: pulp.aadl.org/node/647176

Tyler Dunston makes each line count in his new poetry book, “Octaves.” We spoke to the UMich Ph.D. candidate about his collection, which was a finalist for the Moonstone Press Chapbook Contest. Dunston celebrates "Octaves" at @literatibookstore.bsky.social on 9/23, 6:30 pm. pulp.aadl.org/node/647172

Believing in Art As a Saving Grace:  "The Coolidge-Wagner Anthology of Recorded Poetry" documents the voices of Michigan writers. pulp.aadl.org/node/646434 (This story originally ran on December 5, 2024.)

Sara Gibson rocks on the cello as Linden Thoburn sings. C’mon and see our Songwriters in the Round show downtown this afternoon.

Mike Gentry performs “One Water” during our Songwriters in the Round show at @aadl.org downtown this afternoon. C’mon out of the rain and join us.

The Radar tracks new music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels.      This week: Ancel Fitzgerald Neeley, Sacha, Levona, The City Lines, Bekka Madeleine, Mark Zhu, Normal Park, Gee Floyd, The DayNites pulp.aadl.org/node/646434

Fighting Fires with “Fires": The City Lines' new alt-rock album explores heritage, mental health, and the environment. We spoke to the Ann Arbor band about its third release ahead of an October 24 show at Ziggy's in Ypsilanti. pulp.aadl.org/node/647036

Audio in the Arboretum:   Refugia Festival celebrates sound and nature in one of Ann Arbor's most beloved locations. We spoke to founder Alexis C. Lamb and others about the second edition of the eco-arts event, which takes place Sunday, Sept. 28. pulp.aadl.org/node/646712

"Coda" is the Italian word for "tail," as in the end of something: a comet, a dog, a piece of music. This is a coda for Friday Five, a column covering Washtenaw County music. After five years, we've decided to put Friday Five on the bench. Read what we have planned next.  pulp.aadl.org/node/646764

The Simple Things: Little Traps celebrate life’s everyday gestures on “Regular Love,” the Ypsilanti band’s first new release in seven years. We spoke to frontman Nick Bertsos about the pandemic’s impact on finishing the alt-folk album and the inspiration behind it. pulp.aadl.org/node/646643

Spin Right 'Round:       Magdalena Zaborowska's “James Baldwin: The Life Album” biography is structured like a double-vinyl record. We spoke to the University of Michigan professor ahead of her @literatibookstore.bsky.social appearance on Sept. 10. pulp.aadl.org/node/646703

Tywree Bailey & Takeisha Jefferson's "Remnants II" exhibition honors their Ypsilanti grandmother's legacy. We talked to the Ypsi-born visual artists about this second edition of their moving tribute, which is at 22 North Gallery through September 26. pulp.aadl.org/node/646575 @takeisha.bsky.social

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels.        This edition features minimalist techno by price, pop tunes by Larkn, hip-hop grunge by Prospecter, electronica by JDSY, and folk-pop by Brad Phillips. pulp.aadl.org/node/646441

Ann Arbor's Nick Baumgardner has come to his local district library twice to discuss his books on Michigan football. Check out the videos of both The Athletic football writer's @aadl.org appearances as you prep for the Wolverines' next game on Sept. 6 vs. Oklahoma. pulp.aadl.org/node/646424

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists & labels. This edition: hip-hop by 3Steez & 14KT, grimy rap-tronica by Gvmmy, art pop by My Salamander, experimental percussion & spoken word by Jake A. Ellzey & VIRID, & speedy punk by Reckless Manner. pulp.aadl.org/node/645312

Chicago vibraphonist and experimental ambient artist Ben Zucker live at AADL: pulp.aadl.org/node/646403

Amanda Uhle appears at @aadl.org's Downtown location on Tuesday, August 26, at 6:30 pm. @literatibookstore.bsky.social will be selling "Destroy This House" at the event.

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels. This edition features guitar jazz by Randy Napoleon, concept-based ambient by Othercast, trip-hop by VaporDaze, alt-indie rock by ckdndcrckd, and drum 'n' bass by NT1AE. pulp.aadl.org/node/645805

Just Can't Win: A new book chronicles the life & hard times of Ann Arbor's Laughing Hyenas, the menacing blues-punk band with a legacy of legendary live shows. We talked to author Steve Miller about his new bio on one of the most powerful bands to ever prowl A2.             pulp.aadl.org/node/646018

Same Eyes feels the adoration with "Love Comes Crashing," the Ann Arbor band's fourth album. We spoke to the core duo of Alex Hughes and Chad Pratt about their new record, fleeting TikTok fame, and a surprising new chapter for the group.                         pulp.aadl.org/node/645963

Amanda Uhle travels the Long road in "Destroy This House."  We spoke to the Ann Arbor author about her memoir, which details a chaotic upbringing with quirky parents. Uhle will discuss "Destroy This House" with Found Magazine's Davy Rothbart at @aadl.org on 8/26, 6:30 pm. pulp.aadl.org/node/645552

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists & labels. This edition: orchestral indie by Racing Mount Pleasant, soulful indie by TV Blackout, EDM-influenced drum 'n' bass by Fading Sun, improv noise by Horse Bomb, & lo-fi techno by racer-nelson.exe. pulp.aadl.org/node/645755

PTD Productions' "Moon Over Buffalo" is a farcical and funny story with a director who knows how to tell it. We reviewed this Ken Ludwig-penned comedy, directed by Daniel Dye, which runs through August 23 at Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti.      pulp.aadl.org/node/645808

Reenergized: Detroit Energy Asylum scoured its vaults for a 40-year retrospective. We spoke to producer Freddie Brooks and frontwoman Carolyn Striho about Detroit Energy Asylum’s history, past collaborations, and the “Landslide of Life: 82/22” album. pulp.aadl.org/node/645629

University of Michigan lecturer Molly Beer's "Angelica: For Love and Country in a Time of Revolution” uncovers the life of Alexander Hamilton's sister-in-law, from her soft-power connections during the American War of Independence and the turbulent years after. Interview: pulp.aadl.org/node/645531

Penny Seats Theatre Company's "Ordinary Days" is a chamber musical that will lighten your spirit. We reviewed the Adam Gwon-penned play, directed and choreographed by Phil Simmons, which runs through August 23 at Cahoots in Ann Arbor.       pulp.aadl.org/node/645526

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists & labels. This edition focuses on the music of Ann Arbor's Scott Morgan to celebrate @aadl.org's "Scott Morgan Collection," a large cache of interviews, newspaper clippings, gig flyers, photos & recordings. pulp.aadl.org/node/645499

The Roots: Our “Hip-Hop History” series sheds light on the early days of the genre & the integral role it’s played in Washtenaw County since the ‘80s. To get a better idea of what it was like back then, we spoke to four pioneering local DJs about how they started in music. pulp.aadl.org/node/645064

Artist-musician Dylan Strzynski shares his short-story zine, “Guadalcanal 2006.” We spoke to the Dexter creative about his first self-published work, which includes a mix of 26 fiction and nonfiction stories that observe and expand on what is possible. pulp.aadl.org/node/645212

“Yeah, it’s crazy that it’s the fifth year. The first year was like a test run, and then seeing people enjoy the fest so much the next couple years, I had to keep it going.” - Taylor Greenshields on Fun Fest, which is 8/9 at Ypsi's Frog Island Park @pulp.aadl.org story: pulp.aadl.org/node/645451

Fun Fest gears up for its fifth edition at Ypsilanti’s Frog Island Park on August 9. We spoke to curator-host Taylor Greenshields about the music festival, which includes acts from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Detroit. pulp.aadl.org/node/645451

Theatre Nova explores “Radical Empathy” in a time of war. David Wells’ play looks at the radical empathy movement through the relationship of an American couple & an Iraqi couple during the conflict between U.S. forces and ISIS. We reviewed the play, which runs until 8/24. pulp.aadl.org/node/645416

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists & labels. This edition: jazzy pop by Dani Darling, classical-jazz works by Timothy McAllister & Liz Ames, modern jazz by Brynn Hilliker, indie pop by Skinned Knees & the Band Aids, & techno by Aventar.    pulp.aadl.org/node/645055

Lighten the Load: J. Michael & The Heavy Burden provides a cathartic outlet for processing emotions on “Where We Belong.” We spoke to the Americana-jam rock band about its latest album ahead of an August 1 set at the River Rhythm Music & Arts Festival in Manchester. pulp.aadl.org/node/645302

Disability Network's art exhibition "In This Together" showcases joy & resilience across a variety of mediums. We spoke to curator Claire Moore & four of the 23 artists: Samantha Finley, Alex Menzor, Megan Braun, and Leora Druckman. The exhibit runs through August 15. pulp.aadl.org/node/645270

Garage-rock reptiles The Velvet Snakes make their album debut on "FIRST STRIKE." We spoke to the head of the snake, Logan Belz, about the Ypsi band's debut album ahead of the record-release concert at Ziggy's on Thursday, July 31.    pulp.aadl.org/node/645211 #Ypsilanti #Michigan #AnnArbor #Music

Dollie Rot’s “Hidden Works” album explores themes of parental love, romantic relationships, and nostalgia. We spoke to the Ann Arbor artist about her bedroom-folk release and the inspiration behind it. pulp.aadl.org/node/645106

This edition of Friday Five: music-hall-pop-psychedelic-circus-jazz by Tinn Parrow & Co. / Laurence Bond Miller, synthesizer music by Fred Thomas, alien electronica by The Evil Doings of an Intergalactic Skeleton, avant-R&B by Keif Skye & ukulele-led pop by Mother Mushroom. pulp.aadl.org/node/644065

Fight for Your Rights: Zach Damon’s film “Resilience Revealed” covers the history of Ann Arbor’s disability rights movement. We spoke to the director ahead of a July 27 pre-premiere of the film at @aadl.org's downtown location. pulp.aadl.org/node/644983

Dr. Ursula Whitcher's "North Continent Ribbon" was nominated for the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction. We spoke to the Ann Arbor author and mathematician about her debut book of sci-fi tales. pulp.aadl.org/node/644386 @yarntheory.bsky.social @neonhemlock.bsky.social @ursulakleguin.com

Silky Grooves—your new go to for vintage & vinyl—is now open at Downtown Library, and two more unique shops are on the way! Stop by and shop local. Read more from @mlive.com www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels. This all-electronic-music edition features sounds from Pastland, Stunna + Calculon, The Waffle Tower, evbp/Owasurenaku, and CrispySafe.    pulp.aadl.org/node/644501 #AnnArbor #Ypsilanti #Michigan #Music

Starring Ron Asheton:    In 2019, we did a roundup of all the times The Stooges' ax maniac acted in horror films. We're rerunning the story on what would have been the guitarist's 77th birthday.     pulp.aadl.org/node/395603

Turning Point:    We spoke to U. of Michigan prof Scott Ellsworth about his book "Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination & the Rebirth of America." pulp.aadl.org/node/644369 @scottellsworth.bsky.social is at @literatibookstore.bsky.social on July 22.

Period Piece: Kelsey Detering looks to new wave and a new artist name on her “Kelsey.” EP. We spoke to the Ann Arbor singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist about her latest projects ahead of a July 17 show at Lo-Fi Bar. pulp.aadl.org/node/644370

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels. This edition features big-voiced indie rock by Petalwave, jazz vocals by Allan Harris, modular synths by The Chillennial, guitar explorations by Confusion Reactor, and punk by Reckless Manner. pulp.aadl.org/node/644038

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels. This edition features melodic indie-punk by Shindig Machine, smooth jazz by John E. Lawrence, electronica by NYKNYAK and wøunds, and hip-hop beats by prod. P pulp.aadl.org/node/643462

"Hometown Summer" was filmed in Ann Arbor & makes no secret that it's indebted to outrageous comedies of the past. We asked director-writer Benjamin Vomastek to discuss movies that influenced "Hometown Summer" ahead of its return to the Michigan Theater on Sat., July 12. pulp.aadl.org/node/642343