Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
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🏈 Sports
Michigan football coaches are preparing the team for an unusual 2025 season with six road games + no back-to-back home games for the first time since 1937.
They are training the players to handle more travel and varied game conditions as they face a mix of ranked and unranked opponents.
The University of Michigan has launched the nation's first collegiate para powerlifting team—part of its adaptive sports program that gives students with disabilities more training opportunities.
Coach Abbey Phillipson leads eight athletes who use a modified bench press to compete without leg drive.
🎉 Ann Arbor Events
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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.
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.
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.
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
6-7:30 p.m. — Venue by 4M — $65 — Experience the art of modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink in a fun, creative setting.
Foundry Town Survivors Annual Gig
6:30-9 p.m. — LIVE Nightclub — No cover charge — Dance to a lively mix with surprise musical guests in a fun hometown reunion.
George Bedard: History of American Music
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience a musical journey through 1959 and a tribute to Elmore James with George Bedard.
Dan Navarro Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Ark — Free for Ark Members at the Solo level and above — Experience heartfelt songs and soulful tales from a seasoned songwriter and performer.
Blind Pig Comedy Night
8-9:30 p.m. — The Blind Pig — Tickets from $2.50 — Experience a night of laughs featuring local talent in an iconic Ann Arbor venue.
Asleep at the Wheel with The Shootouts
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $51.50 — Experience the legendary roots of Western swing music with a timeless performance by Asleep at the Wheel and special guest The Shootouts.
Annie and Rod Capps Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the captivating Americana and Folk sounds of Annie and Rod Capps, blending rock, jazz, blues, and bluegrass influences.
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