Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 8, 2018ContactMary Stasiak TheRide (734) 794-1870MStasiak@TheRide.orgVoters Approve TheRide Public Transit Renewal Millage by Wide Margin ANN ARBOR, MI – The voters of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township expressed their strong support for public transportation services by overwhelmingly voting to renew and restore a 0.7 ...read more

NBA Legend Ben Wallace to drive pace car for the Consumers Energy 400Teacher of the Year named grand marshal, and lifesaving employee named honorary starter BROOKLYN, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2018) – The start of the Consumers Energy 400 will showcase three individuals who know about the adrenaline of being in high energy moments. NBA Legend Ben Wallace will be the pace car driver; Tom Hunt, the Jackson ...read more

Saline Summer Music Series – 2018 The Saline Summer Music Series continues Thursday, August 16 in Downtown Saline with Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic SALINE, Mich. The Summer Music Series – a free, outdoor concert brought to you by Saline Main Street continues this Thursday, August 16 at 7 pm. This week the series features Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic. America’s premier youth fiddling show band ...read more

PUBLIC SALES FOR UMS’s 140th SEASON BEGIN MONDAY, AUGUST 13ANN ARBOR, MI (August 9, 2018) — Tickets to individual performances on the University Musical Society’s 140th season will go on sale to the public on Monday, August 13, 2018. With appearances by internationally renowned orchestras, chamber musicians, dance groups, jazz and global music artists, and international theater ensembles, the UMS ...read more

 Announcing a second Family Music Workshop with John Churchville! John Churchville is an award-winning musician and producer as well as a Grammy-nominated music educator. In this workshop, you will discover, explore, and create music using the vast array of music making tools. From acoustic instruments to cutting-edge technology, this workshop will guide you through the processes and practices ...read more

50 Years of Racing Exhibit presented by Consumers Energy features 12 iconic cars BROOKLYN, Mich. (Aug. 3, 2018) – The 50 Years of Racing Exhibit presented by Consumers Energy at Michigan International Speedway will feature 12 iconic cars that once raced on the two-mile oval along with special memorabilia. The exhibit is the place for fans to see on race weekend as the track celebrates its ...read more

Brian Vander Ark to have a pre-race performance and sing the National Anthem for the Consumers Energy 400 BROOKLYN, Mich. (Aug. 2, 2018) – The music is coming to the pre-race stage for the Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Aug. 12. Brian Vander Ark of The Verve Pipe will have a special 30-minute pre-race performance and sing the National Anthem prior to the race."I’m ...read more

At its meeting on July 30, the Board of Education voted to contract through WISD for an interim superintendent until June 30, 2018.  The Board of Education's vote reflected an interest in conducting a full, comprehensive superintendent search process with the Board of Education elected in November 2018. To ensure the largest pool of candidates in the search process, the search is estimated to ...read more

The Purple Rose Theatre Raises Nearly a Quarter Million Dollars CHELSEA, Mich. (July 30, 2018)—The Purple Rose Theatre Company’s (PRTC) 6th annual summer benefit, the Rustic Rose, raised over $235,000 to support the theatre’s 27th season and renowned educational opportunities, including the apprentice program.  The event featured a special performance, directed by PRTC Artistic Director Guy ...read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Eric M. Abdo Joins AHP as a Staff Accountant  July 30, 2018 - Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC (AHP) is pleased to announce the addition of Eric M. Abdo, as a staff accountant in their Ann Arbor office.  Eric graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Master of Science degree in Accounting, and with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Grand Valley State ...read more

ALLEGRA RANKS AMONG NORTH AMERICA’S TOP 100 PRINTING COMPANIESSALINE, Mich. - July 20, 2018 – Allegra Print, Mail, Marketing in Saline is ranked in the Top 100 quick and small commercial printing companies in North America based on 2017 sales, as published in Printing News magazine’s 2018 Top 100 list. “We have diversified our offerings to our clients by increasing our signage and digital color ...read more

Frappés and Failures hosted by the American Cancer Society and The Grotto Join fellow influencers and leaders in the local community to jump start your Tuesday morning with some conversation and networking! Even though there won’t actually be frappés, there will be Mighty Good Coffee on tap. This event is an opportunity for you to meet new people, collaborate, and communicate. Hosted by your ...read more

Michigan International Speedway and Grand River Brewery create special beerLaunch party for MIS Five-O is July 29 BROOKLYN, Mich. (July 17, 2018) – Michigan International Speedway and Grand River Brewery have created a special beer to celebrate the track’s 50 Anniversary. Fans can enjoy the special beer named MIS Five-O at Grand River Brewery in Jackson, MI. Fans are invited to the launch party on ...read more

“Solar Power Purchasing Agreements for Nonprofits” Focus of Free Solar Faithful Event Wednesday, July 25 ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 12, 2018 — The City of Ann Arbor is committed to significantly reducing its carbon emissions by encouraging local building owners to use energy wisely and invest in renewable energy. To meet the city’s goal of generating 2.4 megawatts of solar energy each year — enough ...read more

THE ANN ARBOR HANDS-ON MUSEUM TO HOST DOMINO ARTISTS FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICA  Domino artists from across North America will join forces as the Domino World team to build an amazing chain reaction using 25,000 dominos and chain reaction machines.     Ann Arbor, MI- The Domino World team is led by local domino artist Brady Dolan. Known by the handle “bpdoles” on social media, Brady has been ...read more

   For Immediate Release     CONTACTS:Margaret Wyzlic, Director of PR and CommunicationsMatthew Altruda, Event Director Destination Ann ArborTree Town Sound (734) 483-4444(734) 678-8211 mwyzlic@annarbor.orgtreetownsound@gmail.com www.destinationannarborr.orgwww.treetownsound.org  GRAMMY-NOMINEE MAYER HAWTHORNE TO HEADLINE FREE OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE, KICKING OFF INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP ...read more