Tag: Local/Regional

The elevator at The Ark is out of service while technicians make repairs. Attendees for this show will need to be able to walk up and down the stairs to the second floor of The Ark where the show takes place. A free educational concert by Asiginaak-Negamojig (Blackbird Singers), a local Indigenous language and singing group. The group will sing and Stacie Sheldon, co-founder of Ojibwe.net, will provide background and teachings on Ojibwe language and culture. This event is free and open to the public with a catered lunch provided beforehand. It is presented by the Ann Arbor Public Schools.

The Know Obstacles Band is a passion project founded by Steve Oz that brings together talented individuals from the uniquely abled community to celebrate the power of music. The Know Obstacles Band is a shining example of how music can unite and inspire people, breaking down barriers and creating meaningful connections.

Jess Merritt is an Ann Arbor-based singer and songwriter whose rich, soulful voice evokes a unique emotional resonance. From power ballads to velvet keys, soul and rock to blues and pop, listeners are headed into a memorable experience by this expansive and versatile local favorite. Finding inspiration in the natural world, she draws from deep roots to deliver in ways both captivating and raw – taking listeners with her on a journey of healing through feeling.

The elevator at The Ark is out of service while technicians make repairs. Attendees for this show will need to be able to walk up and down the stairs to the second floor of The Ark where the show takes place. MUSIC Matters hosts their annual Battle of The Bands competition at The Ark. Join us for a night of great local music from the incredible student bands of our community!

In 2016, Laith Al-Saadi won America’s hearts and a spot in the Season 10 finale of NBC’s “The Voice.” Now he’s bringing an authentic blend of blues, soul and classic rock to audiences around the nation and the world. Laith Al-Saadi has always had the perfect combination of Midwestern hustle and incredible musical chops—honed at the University of Michigan school of music in his hometown of Ann Arbor, and on stages across the country working with legends like Taj Mahal, Luther Allison, Buddy Guy, Son Seals, Gregg Allman, and B.B. King.

The elevator at The Ark is out of service while technicians make repairs. Attendees for this show will need to be able to walk up and down the stairs to the second floor of The Ark where the show takes place. Multi-instrumentalist folk songwriter Maddy Ringo uses the framework of classic American folk storytelling to present songs of the modern technological world. At just 20 years old, she brings a contemporary edge and a mellifluous, jazzy voice to a timeless musical tradition of cultural conversation.