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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning chef Ji Hye Kim has opened a chef-driven, fast-casual restaurant+market called Little Kim at 407 N. 5th Ave across the street from her Miss Kim in Ann Arbor. The new eatery serves an all-vegetarian menu influenced by Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Indian flavors that highlights Michigan farmers and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. WXYZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Activists gathered at the UM Diag on July 31—hand-delivering a petition from CODEPINK urging the University to defend two Chinese academics arrested earlier for allegedly smuggling items into the U.S. They say the charges risk fueling xenophobia in the community. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chapala in Ann Arbor is offering a margarita flight of four samples—Booboorita, Ay Papi, Strawberry Margarita and House Margarita—for $24 at its 211 N Main St location, available Monday through Sunday. Each drink is crafted with unique flavors that range from tangy lime to a hint of spicy jalapeños. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan football is in advanced discussions to move its game against Western Michigan to Frankfurt, Germany to open its 2026 season — the plan has sparked strong fan backlash over moving a home game abroad. The Wolverine Confidential podcast offered more details including updates from Big Ten Media Days and a recent roster addition. MLive
- ➤ Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore said the quarterback competition remains open and 17-year-old Bryce Underwood must earn his starting job rather than be promised the role. The coaches will create chaos in fall camp to test the QBs by adding transfers with experience — a move set to decide the starter. MLive
- ➤ The Michigan Wolverines released their official 2025 roster on Wednesday at preseason camp in Ann Arbor and made several updates—transfer wide receiver Donaven McCulley now wears No. 1 and several players gained weight ahead of the season. The team also added punter Hunter Robertson when Missouri transfer Luke Bauer did not join the squad. MLive
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The RFD Boys Concert
8:00–9:30 p.m. — The Ark — $16, $15 for students, seniors, and Ark members — Experience the legendary bluegrass sounds and humor of the RFD Boys since 1969.
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Monthly Reiki Share
2-4 p.m. — Enlightened Soul Center & Shop — Free entry — Connect with fellow Reiki practitioners for healing and energy exchange.
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Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour
2-3:30 p.m. — Robotics Building (FMCRB) — Registration required — Explore the innovative Engineering facilities at North Campus on this guided walking tour.
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Boxing Banjo Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic and charismatic Irish music of acclaimed act Boxing Banjo.
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Coffee House Coders Ann Arbor Meetup
7-9 p.m. — Bamboo Ann Arbor — Free entry — A casual coding meetup for all levels with coffee and camaraderie.
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Doolin' Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience France’s premiere Irish and Celtic music group returning with their latest album after a long hiatus.
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Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Robotics Building (FMCRB) — Registration required — Explore the creative hub of North Campus with an insider's look at engineering facilities.
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Happy Little Drop-In: Live Painting with Bob Ross Instructor
12-3 p.m. — A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center) — Free entry — Experience live painting with a certified Bob Ross instructor while exploring art galleries and supporting local art sales.
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Pure Prairie League Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Country-Rock sound of Pure Prairie League in an intimate setting.
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Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Robotics Building (FMCRB) — Registration required — Explore the creative hub of engineering, art, music, and design at North Campus.
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