Out-Space representatives invite students to check out the Michigan Community College Gender and Sexuality Conference. Lily Merritt | Washtenaw Voice

By Catherine Engstrom-Hadley
Staff Writer

 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

WAYZGOOSE AND PRINTING FESTIVAL

Amos Kennedy is an American printmaker, papermaker and book artist. “Stuff Found in the Back of the Flat File” is a retrospective on over 30 years of printmaking. Kennedy creates iconic typographic posters printed on chipboard with handset metal and wood type, and no two are the same. Admission is free.

Ann Arbor Art Center | 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 11, 7-9 p.m.

 
 

MOSCOW X DETROIT: TRANSNATIONAL MODERNITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

 

A University of Michigan art history symposium focused on a discussion on the “second Industrial Revolution” in the United States and Russia. Specialists in the American and Soviet situation will consider the hidden effects of the revolution on culture, social organization and the built environment on two continents. Free admission.

Rackham Auditorium | 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

ANN ARBOR ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

The 11th annual indoor juried arts and craft show features over 60 artists from Ann Arbor and surrounding areas. There will be door prizes, homemade concessions and baked goods, free parking and face painting. Admission is $2 for anyone over the age of 12.

New Grace Apostolic Church | 2898 Packard St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

LOCAL

 

GLASS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

The Glass Academy will make one-of-a-kind hand-blown glass pumpkins for visitors who can purchase a custom pumpkin in any shape or style they would like.  Harvest-themed activities for people of all ages will also be happening during the live glass blowing show.

Ann Arbor Farmers Market | 303 Detroit St., Ann Arbor
Oct. 19-20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

HIGHLAND CEMETERY 2019 EVENING LANTERN TOURS

Take a guided lantern tour through Highland Cemetery’s rural-style cemetery. The space is landscaped with rolling hills and lots set in patterns. This walking tour is $10 per person; children under 12 are free.

Highland Cemetery | 943 N. River St., Ypsilanti
Oct. 11 – 27, 7 p.m.

 

SENSATIONAL SWAMPS AT FURSTENBERG NATURE AREA

Enjoy a performance from a dancing fairy shrimp, dramatic frogs and other swamp creatures. Participants can enjoy crafts and games and check out some live birds of prey. Admission is $10 per person or $35 per family. Registration is required by Oct. 17. Register online at lesliesnc.org.

Furstenberg Nature Area | 2728 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor
Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m.

 

CAMPUS

 

MBA FALL CONFERENCE IN ANN ARBOR

Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers is partnering with the Michigan Beekeepers Association for a day of beekeeping knowledge and comradery. This year’s theme is “Urban Beekeeping” and the keynote speaker is Rebecca Masterman, associate program director of the Bee Squad at the University of Minnesota.

Morris J. Lawrence Building
Oct 19, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

WASHTENAW VOICE OPEN HOUSE

Get to know this year’s Voice team and become familiar with the journalism process. Enjoy free snacks, cider and swag!

Technical and Industrial Building, Room 106
Today, 1-3 p.m.

 

MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE GENDER AND SEXUALITY CONFERENCE

A day-and-a-half event that celebrates LGBTQIA+ culture, fosters academic success and helps build community. This event is for students, faculty and staff from Michigan community colleges. Those interested can register at: sites.wccnet.edu/gender-and-sexuality-conference. Student tickets are $25.

Crane Liberal Arts and Science Building
Oct. 18, 6-9 p.m. and Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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