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Surrealism on Stage:
@TheatreNova's "Jorge Luis Borges Gives a Lecture on Anatomy" is a trippy ride. We reviewed this new Carla Milarch original, directed by Kat Walsh, which runs through June 29 in Ann Arbor.
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Racism, Resentment, Rumbles:   
@TheEncore's "West Side Story" is a rare opportunity to see this American classic live, as the country wrestles with similar themes. We reviewed the musical, which runs through July 6.
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The Imposters bring improv skills to sketch comedy. We spoke to founder Andy Jones about his new group, which features Washtenaw County theater & improv vets trying something new. The Imposters debut June 12-14 at Ann Arbor's hear.say brewing.              pulp.aadl.org/node/642657
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Now Hear This:
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of music festivals and events in Washtenaw County to satisfy your ears this summer. pulp.aadl.org/node/642740
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Picturing Surprise:
Jeff Dunn plays a jazz photography solo at Ann Arbor's Argus Museum. We spoke to the St. Clair Shores creative about his new exhibit, "Jeff Dunn - Jazz Photography," which runs June 2-27 & features great shots of Michigan musicians.
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@judy_banker band sounds fantastic at soundcheck. Show starts at 6:30 pm at our downtown library!
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Ypsi's Brevity Shakespeare makes the Bard accessible to all. We spoke to founder Karl Sikkenga & director Veronica Long about this year's production of "Taming of the Shrew," which reverses gender roles, at The YPSI Performance Space, May 30-June 8.     pulp.aadl.org/node/642342
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Crossword Smiles build a new album, “Consequences & Detours,” out of grief and goodbyes. We spoke to the band’s Tom Curless and Chip Saam about their sophomore release ahead of a sold-out May 31 show at Livonia's Trinity House Theatre.
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We’re revisiting our November 2, 2023 interview with Judy Banker since she’s performing with her band at AADL’s downtown location on May 30.
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The Ann Arbor-filmed raunchy comedy flick "Hometown Summer" premieres at @MarqueeArtsA2 on Thursday, May 22, at 7:30 pm. We asked director-writer Benjamin Vomastek to discuss some of the outrageous comedies that directly influenced "Hometown Summer."
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Joe Reilly lets kids know there's a place for them in the circle. The musician has entertained kids & adults for two decades & he's teaming up with Anishinaabe pow-wow dancers to present a free show at @annarborark on May 17, presented by @A2Schools.
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Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists and labels.   This edition: jazz by Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet and Elden Kelly, metalcore by Loss of Life, hyperpop by Scoops Lively, emo-punk by Normal Park, and live jams by Pajamas.   pulp.aadl.org/node/642055
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“Getting these songs recorded and out feels freeing and opens up some space for me to write more. I want to get into a more disciplined writing practice instead of waiting for things to keep knocking.” - Jess Merritt on “Wild in Me”
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The Monday Mix is an occasional roundup of projects by Washtenaw County-associated creatives.
This edition: Fans With Bands interviews Mazinga, performances by the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, MEMCO mix by DJ Art, & viral TikTok fella DJ DC.
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A beauty parlor creates a safe place to gather in A2 Civic Theatre's staging of "Steel Magnolias" (May 8-11). We spoke to director Lindsey Brown & actors Kori Bielaniec & Sierra Chapin-Keller about the play, which differs significantly from the movie.
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iFFY the Filmsters:
The Independent Film Festival Ypsilanti returns for its 6th edition with 3 days of screenings & workshops. iFFY runs April 17-19 at Riverside Arts Center in Ypsi. See what's playing:
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ALT Clockwise from left: iFFY 2025 logo; images from films in the Michigan-ish series that were made in Washtenaw County, including Shadowing, I Wish to Know Your Dreams, That Bolex Thing, and at the bottom, another still from Shadowing. The Media Live Ypsi logo is also there. Images courtesy of iFFY.
Did you know that George Mashour, founding director of the Michigan Psychedelic Center, is also a psychedelic musician? Check out the article by Lori Stratton in PULP, the Ann Arbor arts blog.
The Psych Doctor:
George Mashour’s vintage-sounding psych rock album was inspired by his consciousness studies at U-M. We spoke to the anesthesiologist, neuroscientist, and researcher about the inspiration behind his record, “Eulogy for My Ego Death.” pulp.aadl.org/node/640393
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"Our Oz" opens a new @umichsmtd theater project to address issues via BIPOC and queer lenses. We reviewed the "Wizard of Oz" reboot, which runs April 4-13 at the Arthur Miller Theatre.
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Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County artists. This edition: art songs via Louise Toppin & Darryl Taylor, a meditative Gifts of Art comp, avant electronics by Latimer Rogland, Americana by Matt McCleskey, & singer-songwriter by Lauren Blackford.
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