FestiFools

Later this month, there is going to be a celebration of artistic endeavor in Ypsilanti! It will include a one-of-a-kind processional from the Riverside Arts Center to the Freighthouse in Depot Town. On this week's “On the Ground Ypsi,” Rylee Barnsdale spoke with UMS community and audience programs manager Justine Sedky about the partnerships that will bring to life the creativity of the community on April 19th.

On this April Fool’s Day, you may be subject to a variety of jokes and pranks. Later this week, there will some serious foolishness to contend with in Ann Arbor! As we hear from WEMU’s John Stockwell, FoolMoon and FestiFools are about to return to the city streets.

FoolMoon and Festifools will return after a year-long hiatus. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

This spring, FestiFools will return to Ann Arbor, as will the oversized, papier-mâché puppets the celebration is known for. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

The organization responsible for events like Festifools, YpsiGLOW and FoolMoon is dissolving. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

After returning last spring following a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, Ann Arbor’s Festifools event is back on hold. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Every town should have a Mark Tucker! His larger-than-life whimsical creations inspire laughter and frivolity. Parade floats, FestiFools, and giant museum sculptures are his artforms of choice. Learn more about Mark when he meets up with his creative:impact host Deb Polich to have some fun!

This week, "Art and Soul" is about the performance arts. WEMU's Lisa Barry talks with Ann Arbor artist and University of Michigan lecturer Mark Tucker and…

From outdoor museum tours to indoor Zoom art creations, there will be a number of opportunities provided by what is being called "UMMA + Chill." WEMU's…

This would have been the 14th year artists, musicians, and local politicians paraded through the streets of downtown Ann Arbor amidst an array of giant,…