Community Calendar

Yourist Studio Gallery hosts The Great Lakes Cup Show, a juried exhibition celebrating the diverse forms, colors, textures, imagery and techniques of Great Lakes ceramics via the cup. You’re invited to join us in our gallery for the Opening Night Reception. On October 24th, from 6:30-8:30 pm, we will celebrate the 40 artists featured in this year’s show and their one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces. The judges will announce “Best in Show” prizes, while gallery goers can vote for their favorite cup in the “Peoples Choice” award! Come enjoy refreshments, mingle with the artists, and toast their cups. All are welcome.

Exhibition hours:
October 24-November 15
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
12:00-6:00 pm

Opening night reception:
October 24
6:30-8:30 pm

In addition to juried cups, the show will feature works by four invited ceramic artists: Charlotte Grenier, Kenyon Hansen, Tom Phardel, and Brian Westrick.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

This Halloween, step behind the mask and into a world of intrigue, disguise, and enchantment with the Detroit Opera Resident Artists at Kerrytown Concert House! The human voice will cast its most potent charms in this operatic masquerade. From the glittering Jewel Song of Gounod’s Faust to the moonlit magic of Dvořák’s Rusalka, from Offenbach’s seductive Barcarolle to the fiery passions of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, and the champagne sparkle of Strauss’s Die Fledermaus, this program brings together opera’s most beloved arias, duets, trios, and ensembles. Don’t miss your chance to experience the spellbinding power of the voice in its most elemental form with this program of opera – up close and personal at the House!

Brianna Robinson, soprano
Mia Mandineau, soprano
Travis Leon Williams, tenor
Cole Bellamy, baritone
Nathalie Doucet, Head of Music Detroit Opera, pianist

Theatre NOVA Presents the World Premiere of
DRY SUMMER by Robert Axelrod

Depressed and longing to get his life back on track, gay, Jewish, twenty-something Ethan returns to his Ann Arbor family home. When he takes a job as a “sober companion” to his recovering alcoholic neighbor, an unconventional friendship ensues. Full of Ann Arbor references, this charming and nostalgic play takes us all home. Directed by Brittany Connors.

Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm

Kerrytown Concert House invites you to its annual New Year’s Eve jazz party featuring drummer Pete Siers, clarinetist Dave Bennett, and pianist Cliff Monear! You can expect to see and hear a snow globe of jazz highlights with this powerhouse chamber jazz trio – from sheer virtuosity to the sweetness of soul, with everything but the kitchen sink in between. Make those dinner and concert reservations now, bring your friends, and join us for great music and a glass of bubbly with these outstanding musicians!

Mark your calender for Saturday, November 1st, 2025 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Livingston #76 Community Center, located at 210 Mann Street (behind the Huntington Bank) in Beautiful Pinckney, MI.

There is no entry fee.

We will have lunch items (homemade) available for purchase.

Please remember, we welcome everyone to our show. Stop by, chat, make new friends, shop (support our crafters and vendors) and have a wonderful homemade lunch.

Check out our new dining room floor while you shop! Can't wait to see everyone there.

We need multilingual volunteers for the Salvation Army Christmas programs.
Be an Elf. "Believe in the magic of the season."
Wednesday or Thursday
December 17-18
9 am-5 pm
734-668-8353
kimberly.castillo@usc.salvationarmy.org

On November 1, 2025, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will hold a gala opening attended by queens, kings, and presidents from around the world. The long-awaited GEM will showcase the splendors of Egypt’s deep history, including the complete collection from the tomb of King Tutankhamun, in a $1 billion state-of-the-art facility. If you can’t be there in person, please join us for an exclusive livestream of the festivities, including tours of the museum’s as-yet unseen galleries. Be among the first people in the world to experience the splendors of the GEM at the region’s only official livestream event.

This free, public event takes place in Auditorium C of Angell Hall (435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109). Space is limited, so please register here to reserve your seat: https://myumi.ch/y1j5y.

🎃 Ypsilanti Welcomes the Return of All Hallows Illumination of Frog Island 🎃

Family-Friendly Celebration Returns with Community Pumpkin Display, DJ, Vendors & More!

YPSILANTI, MI — November 1, 2025 — Get ready for a gourd time! The Ypsilanti All Hallows Illumination is back, bringing autumn magic to Frog Island on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 6 PM to 9:00 PM. This beloved fall tradition promises festive fun for all ages.

From the community pumpkin display and a pet costume parade in Depot Town, to a local craft market, the Ypsilanti All Hallows Illumination celebrates everything Ypsi and Halloween.

Highlights of the festival include:
Bring your jack-o-lantern down to Frog Island and share your Halloween spirit with the community. LED lights will be provided.
Spooky Music & Fun: Get ready to groove with our DJ spinning spooky tunes!
Artisan Market – Shop handmade goods and spooky fun!

Admission is free, and all are welcome. Free parking and bike racks will be available near the park. Costumes are encouraged — especially for kids and pets!

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact AllHallows@FirstFridaysYpsilanti.com or call 202 487 0969
For the full schedule and volunteer information, follow us on social media @firstFridaysYpsi

Experience live jazz with David Garfield during his intimate, solo performance on the famed 1929 Steinway Piano in Cranbrook House.

David Garfield is a renowned songwriter, producer, bandleader, arranger, recording artist, record label owner, session and touring musician, musical director, and composer. He was the keyboardist and musical director for jazz guitarist George Benson for many years.

Theatre NOVA Presents the World Premiere of
DRY SUMMER by Robert Axelrod

Depressed and longing to get his life back on track, gay, Jewish, twenty-something Ethan returns to his Ann Arbor family home. When he takes a job as a “sober companion” to his recovering alcoholic neighbor, an unconventional friendship ensues. Full of Ann Arbor references, this charming and nostalgic play takes us all home. Directed by Brittany Connors.

Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm