Life + Culture

Grateful Hearts

Five members of the Ann Arbor community share what they’re thankful for this holiday season Article by Rebecca Voigt A Neighborhood Full of Life "Every autumn, I’m reminded how thankful I am for where I live. The neighborhood feels especially alive in the fall, and I feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by such great neighbors." — Ann Arbaugh, Alex Milshteyn Real Estate   Building Community “I’m thankful my husband and I have been able to raise a wonderful family while also...

Life + Culture

The Next Chapter

Independence, friendship, and connection are the foundation of the community at Clarendale Ann Arbor Article by Emily Klimas | Photography by Meg Dula Step through the doors of Clarendale Ann Arbor and “retirement community” may be the last thing that comes to mind. Light spills across richly decorated gathering spaces, where bold patterns, unexpected artwork and distinctly Michigan touches — from vintage memorabilia to a wolverine tucked among the décor — give each room a personality of its...

Arts + Culture

A Sound of Our Own

In his fifth season with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Earl Lee is still listening — to his musicians, his audiences and the city around him Article by By Lindsey Dodge When Earl Lee first came to Ann Arbor, one of the earliest signs that he might like it here was that he couldn’t find a parking spot.   Lee, now in his fifth season as music director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, was visiting as part of the orchestra’s search for its next conductor back in 2021. A...

Sports + Recreation

Home Ice

At the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club, athletes of all ages are given space to achieve their full potential Article by Emily Klimas Step through the sliding doors of the BIGGBY Coffee Ice Cube, home of the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club (AAFSC), and the space quickly takes on a rhythm of its own. Tables beside tall windows overlooking the ice fill with skaters and families moving between homework, conversation and practice. Some arrive tentative, still learning to trust the blades beneath their...