Arts & Entertainment - The Eastern Echo

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Riverside Arts Center explores non-traditional artwork with Anything But… New Materials exhibition

By Hannah Borders · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

The Riverside Arts Center is hosting their second annual Anything But... exhibition. This year's theme is Anything But... New Materials.

A beginner's guide to vinyl

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025

Vinyl lovers are expected to line up at their favorite independent record stores for the annual Black Friday Record Store Day on Nov. 28, 2025.

The audience seating during the City Council meeting is nearly full with community members. The Ypsilanti City Council members sit behind a large shared desk at the back of the room.

Dzanc House operations restored after shutdown notice

By Gray Connor · Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Local artists show support for Dzanc House at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting amidst potential shutdown.

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Local Artist of the Month: Megan Foldenauer boasts tiny portraits and a transformative business

By Carol Detary · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Megan Foldenauer is a practicing artist, trained anatomical illustrator, and most recently, owner of Ypsi Art and Supply.

National Art Education Association expands, creates opportunities for future art educators

By Hannah Borders · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

EMU's student chapter of the National Art Education Association aims to expand the organization and create opportunities for future art educators through outreach events.

Five upcoming holiday markets in Ypsilanti offering handmade, local art

By Madison Cantrell and Hannah Borders · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Five upcoming local holiday markets in the Ypsilanti area featuring handmade art of various mediums.

Five people smile and stand next to a sign that says "Art in the Legislature" displayed on an easel.

4 EMU students’ artwork chosen for display in Michigan’s state legislature

By Madison Cantrell and Carol Detary · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Four Eastern Michigan University students had their artwork selected to be displayed in Michigan legislature buildings.

Brevity Shakespeare to open 'Othello' with hopes of representing Ypsilanti community

By Katherine Tatomir · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

Brevity Shakespeare and PTD Productions' rendition of “Othello” is opening Nov. 13, 2025, at the Riverside Arts Center, located at 76 N. Huron St. in Ypsilanti.

Local artist, EMU alumnus Rocco Pisto featured in Michigan Water Color Society exhibition

By Hannah Borders · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

Local painter and EMU alumnus Rocco Pisto has his watercolor piece "Violet Cityscape" featured at Riverside Arts Center in the Michigan Water Color Society Traveling Exhibition.

Intermedia Gallery Group announces two upcoming student shows

By Hannah Borders · Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

EMU's Intermedia Gallery Group announces two upcoming solo student exhibitions in its gallery in the Student Center.

Dollie Rot, wearing a black leather dress, stands in front of an abandoned wooden structure that is falling apart.

Roots Local Artist of the Month: Singer and writer, Dollie Rot

By Carol Detary · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

Dollie Rot, a gothic poet, writer and singer residing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the Roots Local Artist of the Month for October 2025.

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EMU AMP! and Pokito Productions hosts WonderFest to bring together artists, build community

By Hannah Borders · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

WonderFest is a new event by AMP! and Pokito Productions set to take place Nov. 4, combining galleries and artist alleys to showcase student work.

A vendor booth with a long table in the middle and a white tablecloth. Various stands surround the table, and a person stands behind it. The table and stands are packed full of jewelry and household items.

Cryptid festival brings monster madness to Ypsilanti

By Gray Connor · Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

On Oct. 24, 2025, Ypsilanti Freighthouse hosted its first cryptid festival for local horror fans and artists. The cryptid festival, however, is not the only Halloween event happening in Ypsilanti this season.

5 tattoo shops within a 10 mile radius of EMU campus

Five tattoo shops within 10 miles of EMU offer a variety of styles and atmospheres

By Carol Detary · Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

For those looking for a new form of artistic expression, here are five tattoo shops within 10 miles of Eastern Michigan University's campus.

What’s the Move? Oct. 14-20

By Israel Shriki · Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

Several off-campus events are scheduled to take place from Oct. 14-20 in the spirit of the fall season and Halloween.

Windgate Arts Complex: A year after opening

Windgate Arts Complex brings potential fellowship for EMU art students

By Israel Shriki · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

The Windgate Arts Complex has been open for a year and has opened up new opportunities for EMU students with new facilities and future grants.

EMU Swifties celebrate 'The Life of A Showgirl'

By Lilly Kujawski · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

On Oct. 3, 2025, Taylor Swift fans at Eastern Michigan University celebrated the release of Swift's 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" with a listening party organized by EMU's fan club Team Taylor.

The Echo Q&A Series: Kristin Danko, Executive Director of Neighborhood Theatre Group

By Matt Hodges · Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

Kristin Danko is the executive producer and founder of Neighborhood Theatre Group. In a conversation with The Echo, Danko reflected on the origin of the company, how it has grown over the years and its plans for the future.

About eighteen Eastern Michigan University students dance and pose onstage during a rehearsal of EMU Theatre's production of "The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical"

EMU Theatre's 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical' travels to Mount Olympus

By Josh Cromwell · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

This fall, Eastern Michigan University's theater department will present "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical."

Totally Awesome Fest celebrates its 20th anniversary with 4 days of fun

By Gray Connor · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025

Local Ypsilanti-based festival brings free fun with music, puppet shows and more.