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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.

Ypsilanti City Council passes resolution opposing UM, Los Alamos data center

By Lilly Kujawski and Ameera Salman · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

Ypsilanti City Council convened Oct. 21, 2025, with a packed agenda to tackle, including nine resolutions. Pressing issues for commenters included the proposed data center in Ypsilanti Township, the purchase of three new vehicles for the Ypsilanti Police Department and the need for a year-round warming shelter in the city.

Pease Auditorium at EMU is a large building made of red bricks and tall white columns.

What’s the Move? Oct. 21-27

By Israel Shriki · Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025

Several on- and off-campus events are scheduled to take place from Oct. 21 to 27, 2025, in the spirit of the fall season and Halloween.

Protesters march for Ypsilanti's first No Kings demonstration

By Lilly Kujawski · Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, thousands gathered for Ypsilanti's first No Kings protest in Depot Town.

Check out these EMU, Ypsilanti Halloween events

By Katherine Tatomir · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

With Halloween 2025 right around the corner, Eastern Michigan University students and the Ypsilanti community can look forward to plenty of Halloween events.

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.

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.

Pease Auditorium, a classical-style red brick and white cement building with three double doors and windows on the front. Corinthian columns decorate the front of the building.

What’s the Move? Oct. 7-13

By Israel Shriki · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

There are several off-campus events taking place from Oct. 7-13, 2025, including parties, live music and racing.

Dos Hermanos looks forward with gratitude after car wreck delays opening of new business

By Quanzelle Wyatt · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

A follow-up with the owners of Dos Hermanos Marketplace and Restaurant after a surprise incident pushed back the opening of their new ice cream shop

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.

Ypsilanti District Library celebrates September's library card sign up month

By Lauren Holloway · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

This September 2025, the Ypsilanti District Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month.

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.

EMU hosts walk-in Student Center flu clinic Tuesday

By The Eastern Echo Staff · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

Eastern Michigan University scheduled the first of two walk-in flu clinics for Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the Student Center ballroom.

What’s the Move? Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

By Israel Shriki · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

There are several off-campus events taking place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, including local tastings, art exhibitions, clubbing, and volunteering.

Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown shines in EMU’s Star Lecture series

By Natalie Kyle · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025

On Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, the EMU Honors College began its Star Lecture series with a presentation from Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown, titled “My Journey to City Hall: Lessons for Aspiring Change Agents.”

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.

Front of the old Wurst Bar building, now stripped of its siding, is covered in white insulation board and under construction.

Wurst Bar closure makes way for something new

By Lilly Kujawski · Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025

Renovations are currently underway at the now-closed Wurst Bar, a local Ypsilanti hangout located on Cross Street that was known for its karaoke nights and bratwurst menu offerings.

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.

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Welcome back to Winging It, the Eastern Echo's arts and entertainment podcast.

This episode, Caroline Buxton sits down with Tessa Hanrath to talk about "June on the Moon," EMU Theatre's upcoming interactive sensory production.

For more information on performance dates and ticketing, check out EMU Theatre's website at: https://emich.ludus.com/index....

Host: Caroline Buxton

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