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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Esperion, an Ann Arbor-based pharmaceutical company, completed its acquisition of Corstasis Therapeutics Inc. to expand its cardiometabolic portfolio with Enbumyst (FDA-approved nasal spray treatment) which received approval in Sept. 2025. MLive
- ➤ The University of Michigan selected Huntington National Bank as its official consumer partner on April 6, giving over 100,000 students, faculty, and staff access to fee-free checking, MCard linking, and internship opportunities on campus (with six new ATMs planned). MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Guggenheim fellow Emma Straub will discuss her new novel American Fantasy in conversation with talk show host April Baer on Saturday, April 18 at the University of Michigan’s Rackham Auditorium — tickets cost $34.59 and include a signed copy, with doors opening at 6 p.m. MLive
- ➤ The Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective will perform at The Ark on April 30 at 7:30 p.m. (316 S. Main St.) to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters, with Mike and Lisa O’Connell leading a benefit concert that supports brain health through music. MLive
- ➤ Literati Bookstore will host celebrity chef Eddie Huang for a new novel release of 'Come Undone' on Thursday, June 25, at 124 E. Washington St. Tickets cost $34.59 + doors open at 6 p.m. for the one-hour presentation. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Police responded on March 26 at a UM law school residence where they found 26-year-old student Corey Michael Denn unresponsive & pronounced dead with toxicology tests pending; his funeral is scheduled for Friday, April 10 in Beverly, Massachusetts. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Hines and Goettsch Partners presented plans yesterday for a 17-story luxury apartment tower with 281 units on the old Kline’s lot—followed by a second phase adding 221 more apartments downtown; City Council will review the sale later this month, with construction planned for Q2 2027. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Wolverines won the NCAA championship on Monday, Apr. 6, beating the UConn Huskies 69-63 at Lucas Oil Stadium - their first title since 1989 and a record 37 win season under coach Dusty May. All About Ann Arbor
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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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Joshua Grekin Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $18.50 — Experience a soulful and jazzy performance by composer and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Grekin and his all-star band.
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