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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cold Truth Soft Serve is serving plant-based soft serve from the back of Bløm Mead + Cider at 100 S. Fourth Ave since April 1. Its treat, made with coconut cream and beet sugar, is available from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday to Sunday until Nov. 1. MLive
- ➤ Ann Arbor and San Francisco-based quantum computing startup Sygaldry Technologies secured $139M on April 14 to develop quantum-accelerated AI servers. The funds—$105M from a Series A led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures plus $34M in seed money—will support advances in energy-efficient AI training. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Michigan announced that Domenico Grasso will become its 16th president on May 8 & former president-elect Kent Syverud stepped down after a brain cancer diagnosis. UM Regents will soon restart the search for his successor. MLive
- ➤ Four University of Michigan professors have been named Guggenheim Fellows; Regina Baucom will research how weeds change with chemicals, Daniel Forger will use math to study music, Raven Garvey will explore wind in old cultures, and Don Moynihan will study changes in public services. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ann Arbor city staff in high-visibility vests will document tornado damage today and Saturday in affected neighborhoods for possible disaster aid. The assessments following Wednesday’s tornado will cover homes, businesses, and infrastructure, marking the first step toward state or federal assistance. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Michigan students will host a 24-hour VictorThon fundraiser from 10 a.m. April 18 to 10 a.m. April 19 to raise funds for pediatric programs at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital & will feature a community carnival from 4-6 p.m. during the event. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ One month into the track and field season, the Ann Arbor area girls posted top five rankings in events from the 100 dash to long jump for April 16 — showcasing strong local talent from Ann Arbor, Saline, Dexter, and nearby communities. MLive
- ➤ The Ann Arbor-area boys track and field standings released on April 16 show top athletes in events from sprints to relays and field events, featuring competitors from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, and Dexter. The leaderboard marks a month into the season and highlights state leader performances. MLive
- ➤ Four Ann Arbor-area girls basketball seniors earned AP all-state honors for the 2025-26 season + Saline’s Keira Roehm broke records while others received praise for impressive winter sports play. MLive
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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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Winter Workshop Series: Wax Carving Jewelry
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Thistle & Bess — Pricing TBA — Dive into your creative side with a hands-on wax carving jewelry workshop.
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Mama's Broke Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $24 — Experience haunting harmonies and energetic performances from this Canadian roots duo blending traditional instruments.
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