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A new place to eat, work, socialize and stay has recently opened in Ann Arbor. In the building formerly known as Lucky’s Market, 1919 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, Venue by 4m has provided the community with a multi-purpose gathering space.  Venue was developed by Prentice 4M, a lifestyle assets brand founded by Heidi and Margaret Poscher. Prentice 4M is known in the Ann Arbor community for their co-living campus.  The concept of a 15-minute neighborhood is one of 4M’s missions in order to meet the community's wants and needs within a 15 minute walk, bike or public transportation.  [caption id="attachment_1083" align="alignnone" width="300"] Photo by Mary Genson.[/caption] To further this point, Venue has a partnership with May Mobility to provide the community rides to their locations.  Eat Make sure to…

October 2022’s Biz Buzz Here’s what’s happening locally this month in Washtenaw County: openings, closings, and business updates in Ann Arbor, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, Ypsilanti, Milan and more. Openings North Star Lounge recently held their grand opening at 301 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor. It is an intimate music venue and vegan bar by the same owners of Detroit Street Filling Station and The Lunch Room.  Bitty andBeau is now open at 305 S. Main St, Ann Arbor. They are a coffee shop that creates opportunities for people with disabilities.  Closings Chatime, a bubble tea cafe at 340 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, has closed after over three years of business. Ulrich’s Bookstore will be closing on Oct. 31 after serving the community for 88 years at 1200 S University Ave,…

Carla Milarch is a thinker. Every time she is asked a question she takes a second to ponder, she makes sure she gets the whole question, and outwardly seems to be reflecting on everything she does. Milarch is the founding artistic director of Theatre Nova, a non-profit in Ann Arbor that champions new playwrights and plays. “There are a lot of phenomenal playwrights but to be in a room where it’s happening for the first time or one of the very first times, there is a unique thrill that comes with that,” Milarch said. “We always hope that people will walk out with an appreciation of new plays and the talent of playwrights.” Milarch has been performing for her entire life. She started out performing in her father’s barn in…

Make HOMES Campus part of your Monday tradition and enjoy food, beer and trivia among friends and family.  Every Monday, they will be hosting the HOMES Food Lab pop up. Food will be served from 5-9 p.m. or until it is sold out. Trivia will begin at 6 p.m.  Chef Savur is helping HOMES  come up with the menu for Monday’s Food Labs. Savur attended the Culinary Institute of America and provides private catering around Ann Arbor.  The current menu for the pop-up is full of unique and flavorful dishes.  The first item on the menu is bhel puri, a savory snack from India. It is described by Savur as an Indian style Chex Mix with potato, red onion, cilantro, tomato tossed with a date-tamarind and cilantro mint chutney. Butter…

The nonprofit “Girls Group,” started in 2003, continues to empower young women to become self-sufficient, whole persons: educationally, emotionally, and economically.  We interviewed Sue Schooner, its Executive Director for 19 years, to learn more about the pivotal work they perform.  “The mission of Girls Group is to empower young women to achieve emotional and economic self-sufficiency by ensuring they graduate from high school and begin their college or career journeys,” Schooner said There are three main elements of Girls Group, including middle school, high school and college programs which last through student’s careers. Girls Group’s year-round comprehensive programming focuses on academic readiness, social/emotional life skills, financial education, and community service. Participants are also mentored by experienced staff and interns. Girls Group provides weekly in-school programming to 450 middle school and…

By Sarah Lyons Pumpkins, costumes, and candy. Halloween is a fun time of year for kids of all ages, but as you gear up for your baby or toddler’s first Halloween, keep these safety tips in mind to keep everyone happy and ready for trick-or-treating. Pumpkins [caption id="attachment_1050" align="alignnone" width="200"] Photo from Pexels.com.[/caption] When your family sits down to do the pumpkin carving, never allow kids to handle sharp objects. The carving should be done by adults only. Traditionally jack-o-lanterns were lit with candles. Consider using an LED light or glow stick to light your pumpkins on Halloween to keep both your own children and your visiting trick-or-treaters safe. If you do use a candle, keep the pumpkin out of reach of curious little ones. Costumes When choosing a Halloween…

If you are looking for a fun and memorable experience to share with your family, the University Musical Society (UMS) at the University of Michigan offers rich, exciting opportunities for people of all ages to immerse themselves in the arts. In order to help the arts reach young children, UMS offers the Kids’ Club Ticket program to children in grades 3-12 for most performances during the UMS season. What is UMS?  Established in 1879, the University Music Society is one of the oldest performing arts presenters in the United States. According to their mission statement, UMS seeks to “inspire individuals and enrich communities by connecting audiences and artists in uncommon and engaging experiences.” To accomplish this goal, UMS provides the Ann Arbor area with performances of both well-known and up-and-coming…

Seeking a third term in office, Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor discusses his priorities ahead of the upcoming Nov. 8 general election against candidate Eric Lipson.  Taylor has served as Mayor of Ann Arbor since November 2014. After serving three terms on Ann Arbor City Council, Taylor states that he’s focused on prioritizing Ann Arbor’s Community Climate Action Millage. According to Ann Arbor’s government website, “Ann Arbor’s Community Climate Action Millage is a request for funding to support the city's ambitious climate and equity goal – achieving a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. The millage would provide the resources needed to immediately begin creating, implementing, and scaling programs and services to make progress locally and regionally towards this goal.” “The community climate action millage will mean direct…