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A brick building with a storefront with inset glass and wood paneled double doors. The windows on the doors and on either side of the doors are painted. There is an outline of a tree painted, as well as the text "Rhizome Roots Studio."

Roots Ypsilanti arts events: Feb. 24, 2026

By Jada Hauser and Gray Connor · Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

A look at some arts and entertainment events coming up in Washtenaw County.

Storefront with green and black trim against a brick building. Multiple signs in the windows read "a2vintage," "Vintage Clothing," "Opening Soon" and more.

Roots: A2vintage relocates to Depot Town, introduces Student Sunday sale

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

Ypsilanti vintage store a2vintage has moved from its location on Michigan Avenue to a new space in Depot Town. With the move, they are starting Student Sunday sales.

Close-up of the artist drawing a tattoo on the upper arm of a client with a black marker.

Roots Local Artist of the Month: Rae Brooks-Pauli finds spiritual connection through intuitive-based tattooing

By Carol Detary · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

Intuitive-based tattoo artist, mentor and business owner Rae Brooks-Pauli is set to open Haven Tattoo Studio in Ypsilanti at the end of January 2026, where they will entwine spirituality with their artistry.

Roots: Letter from the Editor

By Jada Hauser · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

Meet Jada Hauser, The Eastern Echo's new arts editor and Cellar Roots editor-in-chief.

Roots Ypsilanti Arts Events: Jan. 27, 2026

By Jada Hauser and Gray Connor · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Browse these upcoming Ypsilanti arts events, featuring music, comedy, poetry, and more.

Local Artist of the Month: Chey Ely, creative and creator of magazine Detroit Undercover

By Carol Detary · Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025

Chey Ely, a fashion marketing innovation major at Eastern Michigan University and creator of their own magazine, is the Roots Local Artist of the Month for December 2025.

Roots event: Exhibits and workshops fill the holiday season calendar

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Storefront window with flyers and paint-splatter decorations. Shelves can be seen through the window.

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.

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.

Brittanie Bondie, Megan Major dissect the human-nature relationship in show at Riverside Arts Center

By Ameera Salman · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Drew gives a big smile while seated on the bench of a grand piano. Kin lies on top of the piano and smiles at Drew.

EMU alumni, Drew and Kin, to perform at homecoming halftime

By Brandon Ellis · Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Drew and Kin, EMU alumni and musicians, are set to perform at EMU's homecoming game halftime show on Sept. 20 at Rynearson Stadium.