Arts & Entertainment - The Eastern Echo

EMU's first ever accessibility crew working to make the theater experience enjoyable for all

By Ashlee Buhler · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

Eastern Michigan University’s first ever accessibility crew will take action this winter during the EMU Theatre’s presentation of “Still Life with Iris.” Under the guidance of Elena SV Flys, EMU assistant professor of arts administration, the accessibility crew is responsible for designing the access services that will be available for three of the six performances that will take place in Quirk Theatre in Dec.

Paint and Pour let students paint free for Homecoming

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

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.

Young M.A. proves she’s here to stay with her debut album ‘Herstory in the Making’

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Monday, Oct. 7, 2019

“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.

Author of What the Eyes Don't See holds book signing at EMU

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

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 is coming soon

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

YpsiGLOW, a night of glow-in-the-dark festivities, is occurring on Oct. 25, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

YpsiWrites establishes new writing centers for Ypsilanti community

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

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.

EMUsic Festival showcases local talent and benefits American Red Cross

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

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 values safety, acceptance and colorful hair

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Star Studio by Angel in downtown Ypsilanti emphasizes safety and acceptance. Angel Vanas is an experience stylist and owner of the studio.

Design and Science exhibition visits EMU

By Sophia Kalakailo · Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019

The Design and Science exhibition had its opening reception and round table discussion at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center. The exhibition features projects connecting design and science through models, bio-design and representations of natural data.

Festival of the Honeybee connects local businesses, artists and musicians

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019

First Friday Ypsilanti hosts events the first Friday of the month, April through December. This past Friday, Sept. 6, the Festival of the Honeybee took place, connecting local businesses, artists and musicians.

New EMU Marching Band Director Chandler Wilson

New EMU Marching Band Director brings extensive musical experience

By Sophia Kalakailo · Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019

Dr. Chandler L. Wilson was named EMU Marching Band's new director this past summer. He has experience in education, band directing and composition.

Ypsilanti hosts 20th Elvisfest

By Andrew Lenzo and Megan Girbach · Thursday, July 25, 2019

On July 19 and 20, residents of Washtenaw County and beyond gathered in Depot Town to honor the life and music of Elvis Presley.

Insomnia Cookies to offer free ice cream with purchase July 21

By Andrew Lenzo · Thursday, July 18, 2019

Insomnia Cookies in Ypsilanti will be offering free ice cream on July 21 to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Customers will be able to enjoy one free scoop of ice cream with any in store purchase.

Thunder Over Michigan Air Show returning to Ypsilanti

By Andrew Lenzo · Thursday, July 11, 2019

The show will feature the world's largest gathering of the Bent Wing Birds, multiple performances and other attractions.

Harry and the Potters at the Ann Arbor Library on June 26

Wizard rock band Harry and the Potters rock out at the Ann Arbor Library

By Patricia Mulroy · Tuesday, July 2, 2019

The Ann Arbor library was once again filled with the magic of rock as Harry and the Potters rocked out on Wednesday, June 26. With fun, uplifting songs based on the Harry Potter series, both longtime fans and those new to the series will enjoy the band.

Ypsilanti treatment center goes solar

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, June 15, 2019

Dawn Farm treatment center received solar panel donations to help them save money. The funds were raised through Sumpter Solar Services, LLC and a GoFundMe page.

Ypsi turns rainbow for pride festival

By Patricia Mulroy and Ashlee Buhler · Monday, June 10, 2019

The 3rd annual Ypsi Pride drew hundreds together to celebrate LGBTQ+ community.

Beauty Bus owners Shelly Gordanier and Alana Connolly

Single mothers take beauty business on the road

By Ashlee Buhler · Saturday, June 8, 2019

A school bus is being converted in a mobile beauty salon and geared toward empowering women.

Annual Camaro Superfest returning to Ypsilanti

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, May 31, 2019

The 28th annual Camaro Superfest returns to Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park July 5-7. The city has agreed to co-sponsor the event this year by fixing the internal road in the park.

EMU Students Fall Under

By Prynsess Partridge · Wednesday, April 17, 2019

According to MayoClinic, hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. Wednesday, April 10 in the student center auditorium the comedic hypnotist Dan Lornitis came to Eastern Michigan University (EMU) to share some knowledge and laughs to the students at EMU.