Chelsea Kicks off Sights & Sounds Fest Today

The three-day music festival includes performances by Fifty Amp Fuse and the Ben Daniels Band.

Teen Band Orchid Wins Chance to Perform at Dexter Daze

The group of Dexter High School students will perform Aug. 13 in downtown Dexter.

Dexter Photographer Captures Life in Pictures

Fred Beutler is also a member of the Dexter Community Orchestra.

Ghana Refugee Camp Inspires Dexter Artist

Judy Bemis' artwork is displayed at Joe & Rosie's coffee house in downtown Dexter.

Dexter Artists Featured in Chelsea Painters Book

The club's book spotlights 28 artists in Washtenaw County.

Patch Potter Party: Butterbeer, Licorice Wands and Chocolate Frogs

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" opens in theaters at midnight Thursday, but if you want to plan your Potter Party beforehand, we have you covered.

Local Movie Theaters Prepare for Harry Potter Premiere

Washtenaw County movie theaters are offering plenty of midnight premiere options Thursday for the final installment of the series.

'Drummunity' Makes Music at Dexter District Library

Ann Arbor resident Lori Fithian's interactive program uses percussion instruments to create a community — and a makeshift orchestra.

Get Your Hands Dirty at the Dexter Arts Center

Weeklong camps give students an opportunity to explore crafts.

'The Music Man' Opens at Dexter's Encore Theatre

The American classic features a cast of dozens from throughout Michigan.

Dexter Native to Perform at Saline Celtic Festival

Leigh Rudner will play traditional Scottish music at the annual event.

Photo Gallery: History Comes Alive at Waterloo Farm Museum

The Michigan Artist Blacksmith Association hosts annual Blacksmiths, Soldiers & Log Cabin Weekend.

Photo Gallery: Beatlemania Hits Dexter

The Michigan-based Beatles tribute band, The Back Beats, perform in Dexter.

'The Music Man' Coming to Dexter's Encore Theatre

Performances of the musical begin July 7.

Yo-Yo Craze Hits Dexter District Library

Yo-Master Zeemo entertains youth as part of the library's summer reading program.

The British Invasion Comes to Monument Park

The Back Beats, a Beatles tribute band, will perform at Dexter's Friday Night Concert Series.

Artists Exhibit Craft at Joe & Rosie's Coffee Shop

The exhibit will run through July 18.

Comics Event Brings Free Weekend of Fun to Chelsea

The celebration is open to children throughout Washtenaw County.

'Consider the Oyster' Premieres at the Purple Rose Theatre

The new comedy will open Thursday for a 12-week run.

Area Theaters Nominated for Wilde Awards—Michigan's Tonys

Dexter's Encore Theatre receives nod for "Nevermore," "Club Morocco" and "Damn Yankees."

The Encore Holds Open Auditions for 'The Light in the Piazza'

Auditions will be held on June 18 in Dexter.

The Encore's 'Last Five Years' Outstanding

Actors bring Jason Robert Brown's story to life in an intimate setting.

'Consider the Oyster' Premieres at the Purple Rose Theatre

The romantic comedy wraps up the theater's 20th season of world premiere shows.

Dexter Artists Exhibit at Chelsea Painters' Fair

Twenty-five painters will showcase their works June 4.

Dexter Community Orchestra Concludes Season Sunday

The show will feature a performance of Manuel de Falla's "Three Cornered Hat."

Young People's Theater to Perform 'Beauty and the Beast'

Dexter youth will be featured in the weekend performance.

Encore Actors Gear Up for 'The Last Five Years'

The musical chronicles the crumbling relationship of a New York couple.

Dexter's Piece-Makers Offer Vibrant Tour of Quilts

Members showcase 100 handmade quilts at St. Andrew's United Church of Christ.

'The Last Five Years' Coming to Dexter's Encore Musical Theatre

The musical will have a limited eight-performance run as part of the 'Encore on the Edge' series.

Wild Swan Theater to Perform 'Treasure Island'

Local families can enjoy an evening of live entertainment at Washtenaw Community College from Thursday through Sunday.

Dexter's Piece-Makers Plan Eighth Annual Quilt Show

The event will feature more than 100 locally made quilts on display.

Encore's 'Forever Plaid' Hits a High Note

Actors bring talent, laughs to Dexter in classic musical.

Ukrainian Eggs Go on Display at Artistica

Local artist offers pysanky in time for Easter holiday.

Sweet Crystal Honored at Detroit Music Awards

A local band has won the 2011 Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Act.

Plaid is 'Forever' at Encore Musical Theatre

The comedic musical opens April 21 in Dexter.

Cantata Singers Perform 50th Anniversary Concert

The group will perform classical music spanning five decades on Sunday.

Purple Rose Hits Its Mark With 'Some Couples May'

Playwright Carey Crim debuts world premiere of bittersweet comedy.

Pioneer Craft Fair Highlights Lost Arts

Dozens turn out for the annual fundraiser in Dexter.

Comic Book Artist Presents Workshop at Dexter Library

The free event will focus on technique and story telling elements of comic books.

Scio Resident to Perform with U of M Alumni Band

Sunday's concert will feature music from Beethoven, Gershwin and Mancini.