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Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A candlelight vigil will honor late UM researcher Danhao Wang, who died March 20, at 8 p.m. Friday, April 17 at the northwest Diag corner on South State Street—CODEPINK organizers say attendees should bring candles and flowers, and the vigil will end around 9:30 p.m. MLive
- ➤ More than 190 residents formed a line outside Ben & Jerry’s at 304 S. State St on Tuesday, April 14 for Free Cone Day, where patrons received free ice cream until 8 p.m. The store also partnered with the Sigma Kappa sorority to support an Alzheimer’s fundraiser. MLive
- ➤ Chasing the Rainbows will hold the Bursting Bubble Awareness Walk on Sunday, May 3 at Prospect Park (550 N. Prospect Road) in Ypsilanti from 2 to 4 p.m. It supports families grieving pregnancy and infant loss and costs $35 for adults and $30 for children 8 to 17. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Dan Mintz, the voice of Tina Belcher on Bob's Burgers, is set to perform standup at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase from May 15 to 16 at 212 S. Fourth Ave — he will debut his new animated hour special Well-Rounded Entertainer on YouTube May 20. MLive
- ➤ Country singer Morgan Wallen will perform at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on July 24 and 25 with special guests Thomas Rhett, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten & HARDY; fans can purchase tickets online. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents on the old west side say deer sightings in yards have increased since the city ended its management program after culls in January 2020 — raising concerns about tick exposure. The city offers guidelines for deterring deer and reducing Lyme disease risks, with no plans to reinstate the program. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Avalon Housing plans to finish converting a fire-damaged building at 206 N. Washington St into a 22-unit affordable housing complex in Ypsilanti in September; eight units will aid people exiting homelessness + residents will have access to case management and medical care. MLive
- ➤ Testing on Friday, Apr. 10 found that methane levels exceeded state thresholds at the Old Manchester Road site in Chelsea + officials halted plans for 92 affordable units and will review other sites using environmental reviews. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 14, the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association updated boys golf rankings with major shifts in all divisions (including local Ann Arbor Greenhills ranking third in Division 3). Detroit Catholic Central and Jackson Lumen Christi retained top spots while newcomers led Divisions 2 and 4. MLive
- ➤ Michigan's women's basketball team urgently needs $100,000 in NIL donations by Friday, April 17 to retain elite talent, as an email sent to season-ticket holders detailed the funding gap amid its historic record season. MLive
- ➤ After Michigan’s win over UConn on April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, coach John Beilein told new coach Dusty May that nothing held back a national championship, dismissing rumors that football school and admissions issues could get in the way. The remarks celebrated a hard-fought title win. MLive
- ➤ Michigan football added elite quarterback Kamden Lopati — a four-star prospect from Salt Lake City — to its 2027 class. He visited Ann Arbor earlier this spring and his strong junior season included 2,671 passing yards and 34 touchdowns, making him the program’s sixth commitment. MLive
- ➤ Ann Arbor-area girls tennis players have been highlighted as key contenders for the 2026 season by MLive/The Ann Arbor News. The list features returning state champions and emerging talents from local schools who have already posted strong early spring records. MLive
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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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Schmaltz: A Modern Klezmer Experience
9:00 – 10:15 PM — North Star Lounge — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant blend of Jewish klezmer music infused with jazz, funk, and more.
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Gráinne Hunt with Jules Stewart
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — Free, Donations accepted — Experience the captivating nu-folk sounds of Gráinne Hunt and Jules Stewart in a night of heartfelt harmonies.
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X-Ray Film Portraits with Jason Kluttz
12-2 p.m. — PROCAM Photo & Video Gear | Ann Arbor — Free entry — Create your unique large format x-ray portrait with local artist Jason Kluttz at this interactive session.
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