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Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reporter Jennifer Eberbach recounts her journey as an Ann Arbor townie, sharing how deep local roots and evolving challenges—rising housing costs and data center projects—have shaped her reporting career & community ties. Her story highlights a lifelong commitment to the city amid change. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Michigan will host a free personal AI festival on Thursday, April 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Crisler Center, where more than 1,300 community members will enjoy live demos and networking—participants must register in advance and verify token ownership. MLive
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Easter Brunch at Lake Forest Golf Club
10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lake Forest Golf Club — Ages 14 & Up $38, Ages 4-13 $18 — Celebrate Easter with a festive buffet and live music.
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Brian Vander Ark Live
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the hits of The Verve Pipe with lead singer Brian Vander Ark in an intimate setting.
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Penny & Sparrow Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience the eclectic sounds of Penny & Sparrow as they navigate through rich themes and styles.
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John Gorka Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience the heartfelt tunes of folk legend John Gorka in an intimate setting.
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Fantastic Negrito Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Ark — $40.00 — Experience a powerhouse performance blending Delta blues, soul, funk, and rock from a three-time GRAMMY winner.
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Willie Nile Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $35 — Experience the gifted singer-songwriter hailed as 'one of the most talented' from New York City.
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Mr. B's 29th Annual Blues & Boogie Piano Celebration
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience a night of exceptional blues and boogie piano as local legend Mr. B teams up with top musicians.
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Michigan Wolverines vs. Toledo Rockets
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Alumni Field at Carol Hutchins Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling college softball matchup between two competitive teams.
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Jeffrey Martin Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the soulful storytelling and music of Jeffrey Martin in an intimate setting.
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Ana Popovic Live Performance
8-11 PM — The Ark — $40 — Experience the electrifying fusion of groove, blues, funk, and soul with Ana Popovic’s latest album release.
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