Compiled by Yana McGuire
Staff Writer
Mini art is a fine art form that includes paintings, engravings and sculptures that are very small. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s art “Czardas dancers” is a form of this. Photo from Kunstmuseum
ARTS & CRAFTS
Artist Trading Cards – Craft & Chill
Aug. 27 | 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
SCRAP Creative Reuse | 4567 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor
Artists aged seven and up are invited to learn how to create art on a miniature scale. Layering and mark making with found objects techniques will be the focus. Tickets are six dollars. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Riverside’s Ypsi Fine Arts Club
Sept. 4 | 5 p.m – 8 p.m.
Riverside Arts Center: Off Center | 76 North Huron, Ypsilanti
Artists can present and discuss their work on a first-come, first-served basis. Art lovers can view and support local artists. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Presentations start at 5:30 p.m.
Rumble of the Bumble Environmental Festival
Sept. 7 | 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Depot Town | 39 E Cross St. Ypsilanti
This free, family-friendly street festival will host numerous interactive arts and craft activities, music, a live wrestling show, and much more. The event runs all day.
MUSIC & FUN
The Ark features more than 300 live performers each year and currently seats around 400 patrons. Photo courtesy of Dwight Burdette
The Ark’s Open Stage
Aug. 28 | 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m
The Ark | 316 S. Main Ann Arbor
Have a talent you want to share? Take center stage at The Ark and let your talent shine. Don’t want to share? Come out and support local talent. Students get in free.
Sonic Lunch’s Summer Outdoor Concert Featuring the Crane Wives with Anna Ash
Aug. 29 | 11:30 p.m., doors open at 10:30 p.m
Liberty Plaza | 310 S Division St. Ann Arbor
Michigan native folk/rock and roll artists Anna Ash and The Crane Wives will perform their hit songs at the Liberty Plaza. This is a free event and a perfect way to celebrate the end of summer. Lunch will be available for purchase for all attendees.
First Fridays Movie Night
Sept. 6 | 8 p.m.
Frog Island Park | 699 Rice St. Ypsilanti
Attendees are welcomed to bring snacks to the free viewing of The Lorax in an outdoor cinema. The event starts at 8pm. The movie starts at dusk. In the event of rain, showtime will be canceled.
Welcome Day caters to new and returning students, providing them with resources and information about campus. Voice archive photo
ON CAMPUS
Student Life Showcase
Aug. 28 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
First Floor of the Student Center
Students can learn about various sports clubs and student organizations while meeting other students with similar interests. All are welcome to come see what WCC campus life has to offer.
Fall 2024 Welcome Day
Sept. 4 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Community Park
Start the new semester off right by making friends, connecting with faculty, and learning about available resources on this year’s Welcome Day. Morning and afternoon sessions are being offered to provide flexibility.
Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff
Sept. 4 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Community Park
A kick-off of Latinx Heritage Month will be hosted by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion during the Welcome Day event. Everyone is invited.
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