Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
Good morning, Ann Arbor.
A $7 billion data center project is set to transform 250 acres of farmland on the northwest side of U.S. 12 in Saline Township to support tech giants OpenAI and Oracle—requiring energy similar to a nuclear power plant and prompting concerns about its impact on rural life.
Ann Arbor officials announced four street closures—Madison between Fifth Avenue and Thompson, Packard between Fifth Avenue and Thompson, Jefferson between Hamilton Place and Thompson, and Division between Madison and Jefferson—from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday as the University of Michigan will relocate the historic Raoul Wallenberg house at 308 E. Madison St. to a new site on its Central Campus, where an 845-square-foot addition will connect it to the Arthur Miller house for new administrative and research spaces.
The Ark's Open Stage Night
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $3 entry, free for students and Ark members — Perfect your performance skills in a supportive environment with live entertainment.
Great Lake Swimmers Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Experience the atmospheric indie-folk sounds of Great Lake Swimmers as they perform tracks from their latest album, 'Caught Light.'
Bluegrass Friday Featuring Pontiac Trail Blazers
7-10 p.m. — North Star Lounge — $10 cover — Enjoy the unique harmonies and acoustic prowess of the Pontiac Trail Blazers as they perform a mix of traditional bluegrass and unexpected arrangements.
The Verve Pipe Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience renowned alternative rock hits from multi-platinum band The Verve Pipe.
Larkn Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience Larkn's nature-inspired music journey from Michigan's charm to heartfelt introspection.
Open Mic Night with Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal
6:30-10 p.m. — North Star Lounge — $5 suggested cover — Share your creativity in a welcoming environment filled with music and stories.
Michigan Barstool Anthems
6-7:15 p.m. — North Star Lounge — Ticket prices available — Experience the soulful sounds of Michigan with tales of barroom prophets and the grit of up north.
Béla Fleck and The Flecktones Thanksgiving Concert
4-7 p.m. — Hill Auditorium — Starting at $14 — Experience an unforgettable concert blending bluegrass and jazz from the iconic GRAMMY-winning quartet.
Women's Basketball: Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Michigan Wolverines
1-4 p.m. — Crisler Center — VIP ticket options available — Experience an exciting college basketball matchup between the Chippewas and Wolverines.
Dom Flemons Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the rich tapestry of folk music with multi-talented artist Dom Flemons, a key figure in the black country music scene.
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