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Ann Arbor
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Ann Arbor welcomes runners and walkers to Dart for Art on July 14; registration opens at 4 p.m. Monday, July 13 at Ann Arbor Running Company, with a Kids Dash at 6 p.m. and a one-mile race at 6:30 p.m. that supports arts education and youth programs. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mary Hunt, co-founder of the Ann Arbor Observer, passed away on Saturday, April 25 after battling health challenges — her voice once shaped the magazine’s Calendar and Marketplace Changes and won local readers’ affection. MLive
- ➤ A handcrafted 25-foot dragon from recycled t-shirts, bells, and bottle caps will make its debut as it winds through the peony garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, with a second appearance planned downtown at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. MLive
- ➤ The No Strings art exhibit inspired by the city's guaranteed income program opened at YORK on April 29 and will run through May 7. It features artwork by UM student artists and program participants reflecting what the cash support meant to recipients. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Apr. 30, a Kent County station charged $4.99 per gallon as Michigan gas prices surged to levels unseen since summer 2022, with Ann Arbor at $4.59 amid supply worries from an Indiana refinery issue (linked to a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz). MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two new candidates have filed for the school board race amid teacher contract issues and budget concerns; Brandon Smith, a local teacher, and Aaron Puno, a UM student, aim to support fair pay as several current members delay re-election decisions, with filings due Tuesday (July 21). MLive
- ➤ The University of Michigan has spent more than $11M in legal fees for its probes into former football coach Sherrone Moore and issues in the athletics department, with an update expected at the Board of Regents meeting on May 21. MLive
- ➤ Ann Arbor Public Schools terminated teacher Emma Hamstra after complaints about explicit classroom content, including vulgar poems and a video with a racial slur; records show concerns raised by students, a parent, and staff led district officials to make the decision. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan lawmakers held a hearing on April 29 to discuss a new dam safety law nearly six years after the Edenville failure amid recent severe flooding. They focused on modernizing inspections and fixing funding gaps to keep dams safe and communities protected. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hummus Express (865 W. Eisenhower Parkway) opened on April 10 with build-your-own Middle Eastern meals featuring choices such as chicken shawarma, beef gyro, and falafel with pesto hummus and sriracha tahini. The restaurant, near Briarwood Mall and downtown, serves weekdays from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from noon. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A leaderboard for Ann Arbor-area boys track and field events on April 30 was released, showing top athletes in sprints, relays, hurdles, and field events. Fans and coaches can review detailed times and distances to gauge performance. MLive
- ➤ On April 29, Ann Arbor-area sports sparked excitement as local softball and baseball teams recorded season-high hits + shutout pitching. Players like Bria Powell and Abby Curtis helped secure wins and extend team streaks. MLive
- ➤ After the Spring Game, Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham said players will have a break in May and begin an eight-week summer conditioning cycle on June 1 to boost strength and mental toughness + participate in bonding activities for a strong season opener. MLive
- ➤ Michigan's basketball team signed Cincinnati transfer center Moustapha Thiam on Tuesday in Ann Arbor. Coach Dusty May said the 7-foot-2 player adds new skills and flexibility as the team adjusts after key frontcourt starters entered the NBA draft. 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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