EMU hosted The USAF Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue jazz ensemble in Pease Auditorium on Tuesday.
The USAF Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue jazz ensemble honored veterans and the nation with their performance for students and community members
EMU Poetry Society holds the 19th annual Color of Drums celebration. This year’s theme, “Legends Never Die,” was one of many MLK events at EMU and dedicated to the late EMU graduate, Tiran Marion Burrell.
A David Hockney quote is analyzed and is responded to.
A quote from William Seward Burroughs is discussed.
To enhance viewers' enjoyment of EMU productions, the School of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts (CMTA) decided to install new seats in both Quirk and Sponberg theatres. Their goal is to raise a minimum of $200,000 before the end of August 2020. To make a donation or learn more about the S.I.T. campaign, visit donate.emich.edu/project/16623.
EMU art students describe their experience in EMU's art program and their general artistic experiences.
Jack-o’-lanterns get their final hurrah in Frog Island Park. To finish the Halloween season off strong, Ypsi residents of all ages bring their pumpkins to put on display for the whole community to see. The charmed evening also featured entertainment including fire dancing, a monster violinist, and a tarot card reader.
The fourth annual YpsiGLOW took place on Friday, Oct. 25, attracting community members of all ages and lighting up the streets of downtown Ypsilanti.
YpsiWrites held its grand-opening themed “Everyone’s a Writer” at all three YDL locations on Saturday. Ypsilanti community members participated in writing prompts, activities and winning prizes.
Cabaret is a risqué musical based on the play by John Van Bruten. When an unfortunate situation happened, the cast and crew banded together to produce a fantastic show. “Come to the cabaret, old chum!”
My perception of a quote from Nina Simone, as well as a song written and sung by Paolo Nutini.
Discussion of creative works leading into encouraging participation in the creation of art by the public.
On Sat. October 12, EMU alumnus Todd Tue premiered his film 'When It Breaks' at the State Theatre in Ann Arbor. The documentary film follows special education teacher and musician Konrad Wert, also known as his stage name Possessed by Paul James, as he tours the country with his family for a year.
Paint and Pour hosted a free painting party at EMU’s Student Center for Homecoming Week. Participants were taken through a guided painting session by lead artist, Michael Patino.
“No Mercy” is a term of no regard or emotion to an adversary, and that’s exactly what Young M.A. has delivered upon through her music. She is the new anomaly of New York rap that’s imposing her stroke in the game as a gifted, cocky individual.
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose research exposed the Flint water crisis, held a book signing at EMU for her book What the Eyes Don't See. The event consisted of a lecture about the book and a Q & A preceding the book signing.
YpsiGLOW, a night of glow-in-the-dark festivities, is occurring on Oct. 25, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
YpsiWrites will place writing centers a locations of the Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) to extend the writing support available at EMU into the Ypsilanti community. YpsiWrites is a collaberation between the Office of Campus & Community Writing at EMU YDL, 826 Michigan, and Washtenaw Literacy.
The EMUsic Festival had a variety of local musicians perform at the University Park on Thursday. The event was free but had a bake sale and donation table for the American Red Cross.
Star Studio by Angel in downtown Ypsilanti emphasizes safety and acceptance. Angel Vanas is an experience stylist and owner of the studio.
