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22 North Gallery showcases EMU MFA students' work in "Visceral Soup" exhibition

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, March 26, 2026

The "Visceral Soup" exhibition at 22 North Gallery in Ypsilanti features the work of 11 MFA students at Eastern Michigan University.

Creative Washtenaw announces 2026 medalists for arts, sciences, humanities

By Hannah Borders · Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Each year, Creative Washtenaw selects medalists who have made significant contributions to arts, sciences and humanities in Washtenaw County.

A large, cream-colored building with several stairs leading up to a front glass door. Carved into the front of the building near the top are the words "Ypsilanti Public Library," written in all capital letters.

What's the Move? March 24-30

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti from March 24-30, 2026.

Risograph machine in a room inside Dzanc House. It looks like a tall desktop printer.

Dzanc House encourages community to explore inner muse with risograph zine retreat

By Hannah Borders · Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Risograph Zine Retreat at Ypsilanti art studio Dzanc House is a four-day event during which participants will create zines based on their inner muse and stories from their lives.

The exterior of a red brick building with a green awning over a large window. The awning says "Ypsi Alehouse" in capital white letters. In front of the building are a pile of white snow and a tree that has lost all its leaves.

What's the Move? March 17-23

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, March 17, 2026

From open mic nights to concerts and more, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Get the scoop on what's happening March 17-23, 2026.

Sign in front of a building says, "Washtenaw County Human Services Center, 555 Towner, www.eWashtenaw.org"

What to know about measles in Washtenaw County

By Lilly Kujawski · Monday, March 16, 2026

One confirmed and one suspect case of measles have been identified in Washtenaw County. Here's what to know about the virus.

Ypsilanti’s second No Kings protest set for March 28, 2026

By AnnaBelle Favre · Friday, March 13, 2026

Organizers are preparing for the nation's third No Kings protest, this time focused on immigration enforcement and causes local to Ypsilanti.

Poster for Fawn with text that says "Fawn. A dance theater performance by Charli Brissey" with a deer in leaves in the background.

Charli Brissey's interdisciplinary solo show 'Fawn' to open at Ypsilanti Freighthouse

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, March 12, 2026

Fawn by Chari Brissey is a theatre dance performance that explores the different contexts in which deer show up in everyday life.

Customers gather around vendors' booths in a large, well-lit room with a beige-colored floor and white walls. The vendors are selling various merchandise, including shirts, jewelry and more.

Ypsilanti artisan market moves to Michigan Firehouse Museum

By Allie Beecher · Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Ypsilanti artisan market Holy Bones has moved from the Ypsilanti Freighthouse to the Michigan Firehouse Museum.

A close-up shot of a black sign with the words "Michigan Firehouse Museum Est. 1998" printed on it in red letters outlined in gold. The sign itself is also outlined in gold. The sign is sticking out from the side of a red brick building.

What's the Move? March 10-16

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti March 10-16, 2026.

A view of a large selection of different colored yarn is on display for customers to browse.

Twin Bird Yarn & Notions opens, builds community through yarn crafts

By Hannah Borders · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

A new yarn shop, Twin Bird Yarn & Notions, opened in Ypsilanti.

A large, rectangular-shaped brick building with several rows of windows. In front of the building is a tree that has lost all its leaves. The sky above is blue with a few white clouds, and there is another brick building to the right of the main building pictured.

What's the Move? March 3-9

By Allie Beecher · Monday, March 2, 2026

From musical theater performances to songwriting workshops, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this list of events happening March 3-9, 2026.

Paris Stinson poses outside in a green graduation cap and gown. A red brick building with a red door stands in the background.

Roots Artist of the Month: Watercolor and oil painter, EMU alumna Paris Stinson

By Carol Detary · Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026

Meet Paris Stinson, an Eastern Michigan University alumna and local artist with an interest in abstract and surreal painting.

Editorial: Student journalists must rise to the current moment

By The Eastern Echo · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

This year for Student Press Freedom Day, The Eastern Echo invites you to join in on the conversation, Resiliency in Action.

The edge of a brick building with a sign protruding from its right side. The sign is black and in the shape of the letter L. The top part of the sign says "Coworking" in white capital letters, and the word is written vertically. The bottom part of the sign says "BOS" in colorful capital letters, and beneath that, the words "Back Office Studio" are written in white capital letters. There is a row of trees with green leaves near the building, and the sky overhead is sunny.

What's the Move? Feb. 24 - March 2

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

There is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this list from The Eastern Echo of events coming up Feb. 24 - March 2, 2026.

A dozen or so people sit in the audience of Ypsilanti City Hall, holding signs that say "Ypsi thrives when art survives."

Ypsilanti Planning Commission approves Dzanc House zoning resolution

By Gray Connor · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

The Ypsilanti City Council is expected to vote on a zoning law amendment passed by the city's Planning Commission, following Dzanc House's former shutdown notice.

A faraway shot of a large, rectangular tan and brown building. In front of the building is a large parking lot full of cars. There are also many trees around the building and parking lot. Overhead, the sky is blue and sunny.

What's the Move? Feb. 17-23

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

There's always something to do in Ypsilanti! From karaoke events to zine workshops, there is something for everyone Feb. 17-23, 2026.

Group of people gather in front of a storefront to smile for a photo. They all wear blue and white t-shirts for a walking club.

Washtenaw Optimal Wellness helps Ypsilanti residents live healthier, Blue Zone lifestyles

By Ky'anna Coats · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Blue Zones are identified as longevity hotspots, or places with a high concentration of people who exceed the age of 100 and who have few chronic diseases stemming from unhealthy lifestyles. Washtenaw Optimal Wellness is on a mission to establish Ypsilanti as one of them.

Putt-R-Round opens at new location, offers putt arcade

By Katherine Tatomir · Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Putt-R-Round has re-opened at 130 W. Michigan Ave., offering more games, a party room and the occasional movie night.

Riverside Arts Center's Ypsi Fine Arts Club hosts Black Artist Exhibition

By Gray Connor · Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

RAC Ypsi Fine Arts Club honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its fourth Black Artist Exhibition.