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Ann Arbor
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Main Street Ann Arbor will host Ladies Night Out on Friday, May 16 with deals, discounts and a $20 wine tasting at Vinology Wine Bar plus special hotel offers from Vanguard and AC Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown as 20 local businesses participate. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Art Center will host its 17th annual Artini fundraiser on Saturday, June 20 at downtown venues, where 13 bars will serve custom cocktails (using Mammoth Distilling spirits) with each attendee receiving seven drink tickets to support art programs during the Summer Streets program. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ DTE Energy filed a request with state regulators Tuesday, April 28 to raise rates by $474.3 million; if approved fully, typical residential bills would jump nearly 9.7%. The filing— a 10-month rate case— may secure a two-year freeze on future hikes if new power demand conditions are met. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mingyan Liu, associate dean for academic affairs at the College of Engineering, will become the new dean effective May 15 as she replaces Karen Thole and leads the college through July 31, 2029. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ann Arbor becomes the first city-owned utility to install solar panels and battery systems on homes, with work underway in the Bryant neighborhood. The project, which began with 150 homes (initial phase) and will expand to 1,000 by 2027, tests cleaner energy solutions for grid reliability and lower bills. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Attorney General's Office is investigating Florida-based Black Bear Sports Group *a firm owning several ice arenas statewide* for potential antitrust violations after it acquired facilities in Hudsonville, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Ann Arbor; the company said it was unaware of any inquiry. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Superhero Day at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital brought over 400 patients and families together to meet heroes, decorate masks, and receive free toys on Tuesday, Apr. 28. The event also offered superhero-themed onesies for neonatal ICU patients — a special touch for little ones in need. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ann Arbor sports fans can vote for the top junior athlete from a list of 40 candidates in a spring poll hosted by MLive-The Ann Arbor News. Voting remains open until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 3. MLive
- ➤ Michigan’s hockey team released its 2026-27 schedule featuring a Frozen Four rematch with Denver on Oct. 16–17 in Denver and an in-state game against Western Michigan at Yost Ice Arena on Oct. 23 — the team aims to build on last season’s success with returning top scorers. MLive
- ➤ Michigan basketball added new transfers and high school prospects following their national championship as coach Dusty May announced the signings Tuesday. The roster includes standout Brandon McCoy, Lincoln Cosby, and transfers Jalen Reed, J.P. Estrella, and Moustapha Thiam — chosen to boost Michigan's title defense next season. MLive
- ➤ On April 27, local high school softball teams showed strong offense in doubleheaders; Chelsea won two mercy games with 15 runs in the first inning against Jackson, while Lincoln, Pioneer, and Saline also secured wins with high scores (defeating Pinckney, Skyline, and Monroe) in a busy day of play. MLive
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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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Mark Erelli Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the emotional honesty and craftsmanship of acclaimed folk singer/songwriter Mark Erelli.
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For Pete's Sake
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — Tickets from $48 — Experience an unforgettable live show in Ann Arbor.
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Apple Blossom Bliss 2026
8 p.m. – 2 p.m. — AACTMAD — $110-$130 — Celebrate traditional music and dance with lively performances and delicious meals included.
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Ann Arbor Concert Band Performance
2-5 p.m. — Michigan Theater — Ticketed event — Experience a rich blend of traditional and contemporary concert band music with the Ann Arbor Concert Band.
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Ohio Bobcats at Michigan Wolverines Baseball
4-9 p.m. — Ray Fisher Stadium — Tickets from $56 — Catch the thrilling college baseball showdown between Ohio Bobcats and Michigan Wolverines.
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Detroit Jazz Fest All-Stars: Beyond Take Five
7-10 p.m. — Blue LLama Jazz Club and Restaurant — $25 Cover — Experience a night of vibrant jazz with Randy Napoleon and his octet.
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AFC Ann Arbor Women vs. Detroit City
7 PM - 1 AM — Pioneer High School Tennis Courts — Ticket prices may vary — W League action kicks off as Detroit City FC faces off against AFC Ann Arbor in an exciting matchup.
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