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Ann Arbor
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The University of Michigan warns that marijuana is banned on campus during Hash Bash at Central Campus Diag on Saturday, April 4; campus and local police will enforce the rule and violators risk citations (per federal law and university policy). MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Zingerman’s Cornman Farms near Dexter will close at the end of October after more than a decade of hosting weddings & farm-to-table events. The venue will honor all 2026 contracts and will release summer & fall events to let community members celebrate. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Ann Arbor PTO Council launched an online fundraiser on March 9 to support Title I elementary schools; it aims to raise $32,550 so each student receives an extra $10 in funding, with over $4,200 raised and a $30 minimum donation request + a push to close the equity gap. MLive
- ➤ Nominations for the annual Young Citizen Award remain open until Mar. 24 for high school students in Washtenaw County who serve their community—candidates can earn a $4,500 scholarship from the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. MLive
- ➤ UM is purchasing a 124-acre parcel on Textile Road in Ypsilanti Township as an option for a high performance computational research facility with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory — officials will decide between this site and the Willow Run complex as planning continues. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ann Arbor will launch a pilot sustainable energy utility in the Bryant neighborhood after the City Council approved $2 million for battery + solar equipment on March 16. The city-run service will enroll 100 to 150 customers and expand citywide in 2027, offering local renewable energy and storage. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Lodi Township's Board of Trustees narrowly approved Toll Brothers' plan to build 107 luxury single-family homes in Arbor Preserve on Wednesday, March 18 near Ann Arbor. Toll Brothers now must secure state permits with groundbreaking planned this construction season (pending approvals). MLive
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Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament - Championship
8:00 PM – 2:59 AM — Yost Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness the intense finale of the Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament.
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Transfigurations: Han Kang's 'The Vegetarian' in Music and Words
4-6 p.m. — Kerrytown Concert House — $ — Experience a unique musical interpretation of Han Kang's novel showcasing themes of silence and transformation.
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Ann Arbor YMCA Indoor Triathlon
11:45 AM – 4:55 PM — 400 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI — Fundraising event — Compete in a fun indoor triathlon while supporting community programs.
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Happy Hour Concert with Kait Bimer
5:30-6:30 p.m. — North Star Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a free happy hour concert featuring genres from jazz to soul with local talent Kait Bimer.
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Rabbitology
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Explore eclectic soundscapes and fantastical sonic stories crafted by University of Michigan student Nat Timmerman.
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African Violet Display & Plant Sale
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Matthaei Botanical Gardens — Free entry — Explore beautiful African violets and attend a leaf propagation class.
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Yoga in the Taproom
1-2 p.m. — Bløm Mead + Cider — Cost varies — Unwind with yoga flow and enjoy refreshing mead or cider afterward.
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Le Vent Du Nord Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Enjoy the award-winning sounds of Le Vent du Nord, a leading force in Québec's progressive Francophone folk movement.
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Babies & Brews at Bløm
4-6 p.m. — Bløm Mead + Cider — Food and beverage options available — A community space for parents and caregivers to relax and connect.
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Mike Marshall & Alessandro Penezzi Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — Free for members, ticketed for others — Experience the virtuosic string performances blending American roots and Brazilian music.
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