NOVEMBER 28, 2025 COMMUNITY EVENTS community EVENTS YPSI ARTISANS HOLIDAY MARKET Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Pl. Showcasing over 40 Ypsilanti-based small businesses, talented crafters and nonprofit organizations. Discover unique, handcrafted goods and support local artistry while enjoying live entertainment throughout the event. Occuring again Dec. 20-21. "A CHRISTMAS STORY" AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER Sunday, November 30, 1:30 p.m., Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St. Delightful, affectionate, and funny memoir of a 1940s childhood and the quest for a BB gun. FREE with reservation at marquee-arts.org. FILM SCREENING | DID YOU GUYS EAT?/¿YA COMIERON? Monday, December 1, 6:30- 7:45 p.m., AADL downtown, Lower Level Program Room "Did You Guys Eat?/¿Ya comieron? Stories of Michigan Agriculture" is a journey into the heart of Mid-Michigan's agricultural landscape — one of the most diverse in the nation. Second only to California in crop variety, Michigan's farms are as varied as the people who work them. This documentary follows the rhythm of the growing season, focusing on the individuals whose labor brings food to our tables: small family farmers, organic growers, and the often-overlooked seasonal migrant workers. Filmmaker Stephany Slaughter will be in attendance. RADICAL UNLEARNING: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CREATING CHANGE FROM WITHIN Wednesday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor North Carolina–based journalist and transgender activist Lewis Raven Wallace discusses his new book about how to challenge deeply held beliefs and ideologies. Free. PRISON CREATIVE ARTS PROJECT ONLINE ART AUCTION Thursday, December 4 to Friday December 5, online The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) brings those impacted by the justice system together with the University of Michigan community for artistic collaboration, mutual learning and growth. The Art Auction Online will raise money for the 30th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons, the largest and longest-running art show of its kind in the US, featuring hundreds of original, handmade works by incarcerated artists in Michigan. Online bidding link will be posted here at 9 a.m. on December 4: http://myumi.ch/z9x3R. The auction opens at 9 a.m. on December 4th and closes at 11:59 p.m. on December 5th. Artwork may be picked up at the PCAP studio or shipped. MIDNIGHT MADNESS Friday, December 5, from 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Main Street, State Street and Kerrytown Ann Arbor's beloved downtown holiday shopping event is bigger and better than ever! Midnight Madness returns in all three iconic downtown districts. KindleFest in Kerrytown: This German inspired holiday market features artisans and vendors selling holiday wares, plus live music and kids events. Local food options are available for purchase under the glow of holiday lights. ARTISTS & THEIR TEACHERS: THE POWER OF MENTORSHIP AND THE TRANSFER OF IDEAS Friday, December 5, from 6 - 9 p.m. CultureVerse Gallery, 309 S. Main St., Ann Arbor Artists & Their Teachers: The Power of Mentorship in the Transfer of Ideas will feature seven Artist-Teacher combinations that describe the demonstrable impact of the teaching & learning process. Join A2 Jazz Fest for an opening reception.This event will feature an expansive variety of artistic media, from painting and sculpture to furniture and fashion design. FIRST FRIDAYS YPSI Friday, December 5, from 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Downtown Ypsi, Depot Town Explore area businesses to shop exclusive discounts, attend pop-up events and galleries featuring Ypsilanti area artists and performers, and experience the Ypsi arts scene in all its forms. This is the last First Friday until April 2026. YPSI FINE ARTS CLUB Wednesday, December 10, 5-8 p.m. Riverside Arts Center, 64 N. Huron St. Ypsilanti Artists, art lovers, collectors, curators — everyone is welcome from Ypsi and beyond! Attendees are not required to present. Anyone is welcome to simply gather with our community and enjoy the incredible artwork. Occurs every two Wednesdays. LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS WITH SONG Thursday, December 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Morris Lawrence Building Towsley Auditorium at Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor The Ypsilanti Community Choir presents: Light Up the Holidays with Song. Ariel Toews Ricotta will direct selections including The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth, We Need A Little Christmas, Sweet Silent Night, and Deck the Halls. ANN ARBOR CIVIC CHORUS' COMMUNITY HOLIDAY SING Saturday, December 13, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Kerrytown Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St. Ann Arbor All are welcome, music and lyrics provided! Submit an event to be featured in the next edition: submissions@groundcovernews. com GROUNDCOVER NEWS What’s Happening at the Ann Arbor District Library Open 10am–8pm Daily Visit any of our five locations across town to browse books, magazines, newspapers, and more. Check out movies, CDs, art prints, musical instruments, or even home tools—you name it! Enjoy fast and free WiFi, study and meeting rooms, and plenty of comfortable spaces to relax or hang out. Fifth Ave Press AADL founded Fifth Avenue Press in 2017 to support the local writing community and promote the creation of original content. The imprint publishes works by authors who live in Washtenaw County. Consider submitting your finished manuscript to Fifth Avenue Press today at fifthave.aadl.org. Unusual Stuff to Borrow There’s more to borrow at AADL than books, music, and movies. To name a few, there are games, telescopes, stories-to-go kits, and home tools. Check out these unusual yet handy items during your next library visit. FEATURED EVENT 5 Saturday, December 13 • 11 AM–6 PM • Downtown Library Tiny Expo features over 75 artists & crafters selling handmade wares in the lobby of the Downtown Library! Our annual show is a great way to support your community and find unique gifts. Learn more at aadl.org/tinyexpo.
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