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An image of a brick building with a glass door with a sign that says "Riverside Arts Center."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pushpinder Sethi stands behind the register counter in front of brown cabinets and a tapestry. A mural is painted on the wall next to him of a woman kneeling on the ground and holding dirt in her hands, suggesting a spiritual connection to the Earth.

Earthen Jar prepares for grand opening of Ypsilanti location

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Vegetarian Indian restaurant Earthen Jar is preparing to officially open a new location in Ypsilanti.

A sandy brick building with a bright green awning that houses Ypsilanti Food Co-op.

Ypsilanti Food Co-op celebrates 50th anniversary

By Lauren Holloway · Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025

This October, the Ypsilanti Food Co-op celebrates National Cooperative Month and the 50th anniversary of its opening.

A colorful music festival poster drawn with cowboys, the Grim Reaper, and Beavis and Butthead. The full updated festival lineup can be found on the Facebook event page.

Freak Fest returns to Ypsilanti for a weekend of entertainment

By Laura Meriweather · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

From Oct. 3-5, 2025, Freak Fest will return to Ypsilanti for the third time. Attendees can enjoy live music from local artists, visit vendors, participate in costume contests and more.

The Echo Q&A Series: one year in, Candy Coated Creamery is finding new ways to innovate

By Laura Meriweather · Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Started by Ypsilanti local Seun Awosika in 2024, Candy Coated Creamery helps build a community while serving up sweet treats.

Local Artist of the Month: Curator and Creative, Amanda May Moore

By Carol Detary · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

The Dzanc House is an Ypsilanti based community literary and arts center where Amanda Moore is the Creative Gallery Arts Director and Residency Coordinator. Moore is an artist as well, her medium is printmaking.

The Echo Q&A Series: Plant Based Coneys continues its Ypsi Vegan Fest saga

By Ky'anna Coats · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

Get to know Brad and Melanie Lemont, owners of Depot Town restaurant Plant Based Coneys and vendors at the 2025 Ypsi Vegan Fest.

A crowd of students stopping at the tables of different student organizations and clubs at EagleFest

What's the move? Sept. 2-9

By Allie Beecher · Monday, Sept. 1, 2025

Get the scoop on what's happening on and around campus this week!

A welcome table with a green Eastern Michigan tablecloth and various EMU freebies. An eagle stuffed animal sits on the table close to the camera.

What's the move? Aug. 26 – Sept. 1

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025

Spice up the first week of school with one of these events!

The bar area of the Ypsi Cocktail Club includes a counter, several shelves stocked with beverages, and a beautiful crystal lamp hanging overhead. All these details are brought together by the red brick wall of the establishment.

What's the move? Aug. 20–25

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025

Get the scoop on events happening in and around Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University's campus from Aug. 20–25, 2025.

What's the move? Aug. 13 – 19

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti Aug. 13–19, 2025.

Natural bar soaps with no packaging line two shelves in rows, sorted by their color and scent. Scent names are carved into most of the soap bars, and tags in front of each type explain the ingredients used in each.

Zero Waste Ypsi debuts in Ypsilanti community with Plastic Free July Challenge

By Natalie Kyle · Friday, July 25, 2025

Nonprofit Zero Waste Ypsi will host a five-day Plastic Free July Challenge from July 28 to Aug. 1, 2025, to get the community involved in helping the planet in a fun and collaborative way.