AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Ann Arbor Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:38:15 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/ann-arbor-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-ann-arbor-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/ann-arbor-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-ann-arbor-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Just in time for the holidays, Wild Swan Theater brings this classic novel by Louisa May Alcott to the stage. The March sisters, Jo, Meg, Amy, and... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/little-women-232511 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/little-women-232511 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 Angela and Jim George have a passion for photography. After retiring from teaching, the couple began annual visits to Mexico. These portraits are an... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/exhibition-faces-of-mexico-and-guatemala-color-photography-by-fotogypsies-angela-and-jim-george-232212 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/exhibition-faces-of-mexico-and-guatemala-color-photography-by-fotogypsies-angela-and-jim-george-232212 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 A multinational exhibition that will run from May 2009 onward in more than 40 countries, including Afghanistan, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada,... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/exhibition-our-world-at-war-232241 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/exhibition-our-world-at-war-232241 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 Artist's Statement: My figure drawings have been developing throughout the years. Within this group of drawings, I am designing and organizing the... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/exhibition-nora-venturelli-figures-and-spaces-232504 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/exhibition-nora-venturelli-figures-and-spaces-232504 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 Dino-might! This whole day is devoted to digging into dinosaurs.  How do scientists learn about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals? ... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/dinosaur-discovery-day-at-university-of-michigan-exhibit-museum-of-natural-history-236600 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/dinosaur-discovery-day-at-university-of-michigan-exhibit-museum-of-natural-history-236600 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Ark will host the final performance in its student songwriter series, “The Ark at UMMA,” in the University of Michigan Museum of Art’s... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/the-ark-at-umma-student-songwriter-series-final-showcase-performance-235858 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/the-ark-at-umma-student-songwriter-series-final-showcase-performance-235858 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view The Ark Calendar - December 2009 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/the-ark-calendar-december-2009-234806 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/the-ark-calendar-december-2009-234806 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The 33nrd Ann Arbor Folk Festival, a fund-raiser for The Ark, Ann Arbor’s non-profit home for folk, roots, and ethnic music. Presented by The Ark... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/complete-line-up-announced-for-the-33rd-annual-ann-arbor-folk-festival-235080 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/complete-line-up-announced-for-the-33rd-annual-ann-arbor-folk-festival-235080 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ANN ARBOR, MI - The University Musical Society kicks off its 09/10 global series highlighting the performing arts of Africa with a Pan-African... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/ums-kicks-off-africa-series-with-pan-african-community-cultural-celebration-235056 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/ums-kicks-off-africa-series-with-pan-african-community-cultural-celebration-235056 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ann Arbor, MI - The UMS Choral Union and Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra celebrate the holiday season with their annual performance of Handel’s... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/ums-choral-union-s-annual-performance-of-handel-s-messiah-234202 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/ums-choral-union-s-annual-performance-of-handel-s-messiah-234202 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 “The Struggle for Existence: Darwin’s Dreams” is an original play about Charles Darwin as he is writing the last chapter of The Origin of... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/theater-production-the-struggle-for-existence-darwin-s-dreams-234230 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/theater-production-the-struggle-for-existence-darwin-s-dreams-234230 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A Session for Educators sponsored by the UM Native American Studies Program Introductions and Moderator: Margaret Noori, Director of Comprehensive... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/teaching-about-native-americans-233148 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/teaching-about-native-americans-233148 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A  Public Program sponsored by the UM Native American Studies Program Speakers: Amy Harris, Director, Exhibit Museum of Natural History,... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/representing-native-americans-233149 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/representing-native-americans-233149 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Structured Living LLC. A Recovering Alcoholic’s “Giveback”  Dream Comes True.   A   “ Giveback” Project By... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/michigan-drug-rehab-recovery-aftercare-transition-sober-homes-232564 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/michigan-drug-rehab-recovery-aftercare-transition-sober-homes-232564 Health and Fitness Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Just in time for holiday shopping -- for yourself or for people on your gift list -- the University Lowbrow Astronomers and the U-M Exhibit Museum of... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/so-you-want-to-buy-a-telescope-232607 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/so-you-want-to-buy-a-telescope-232607 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Today's market is extremely challenging for both sellers and buyers. Kathy Toth and Team will be hosting a round table discussion about current... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/united-bank-and-trust-and-top-ann-arbor-agent-hosts-free-first-time-home-buyer-round-table-231061 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/united-bank-and-trust-and-top-ann-arbor-agent-hosts-free-first-time-home-buyer-round-table-231061 Real Estate Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Learn about Native American culture firsthand!  Join us at the U-M Exhibit Museum of Natural History for storytelling, a FREE family concert at... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/native-american-living-traditions-230295 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/native-american-living-traditions-230295 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Michigan (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-washtenaw-county-228626 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-washtenaw-county-228626 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Ann Arbor, MI - The University Musical Society (UMS) presents the St. Lawrence String Quartet (SLSQ) in its UMS debut on Sunday, November 8, at 4... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/st-lawrence-string-quartet-makes-ums-debut-225215 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/st-lawrence-string-quartet-makes-ums-debut-225215 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Ann Arbor, MI---The University Musical Society (UMS) presents Tony Award-winning singer and actress Patti LuPone in Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/broadway-star-patti-lupone-brings-her-solo-concert-to-ann-arbor-225359 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/broadway-star-patti-lupone-brings-her-solo-concert-to-ann-arbor-225359 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 One of the greatest bands that A Prairie Home Companion has ever had the pleasure to host - Garrison Keillor With combined sales totaling over... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/old-crow-medicine-show-coming-to-the-michigan-theater-224997 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/old-crow-medicine-show-coming-to-the-michigan-theater-224997 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Have a Halloween that's fun, safe — and educational as well! By combining entertaining activities with informal science learning, the Exhibit... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/family-halloween-party-224557 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/family-halloween-party-224557 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 In 2006, Underground Printing opened the first of its campus stores, a 200 sq foot nook on South University Avenue, to better serve the campus... http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/underground-printing-relocates-campus-store-to-4-000-sq-foot-retail-location-on-south-university-224606 http://www.americantowns.com/mi/annarbor/news/underground-printing-relocates-campus-store-to-4-000-sq-foot-retail-location-on-south-university-224606 Shops and Stores Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500