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 "A Sublime Place to Make Art" 

AmericanStyle Magazine Spring 2011; "Artists' Spaces" 

Textile artist Chris-Roberts-Antieau designed her Michigan home with creativity in mind. 

Chris Roberts-Antieau's friends joke that the towering two-story entrance and main living space of her Manchester, Mich., home looks like a chapel. Chris thinks calling it "a Dr. Seuss house" is more fun, but she agrees that its open design and pristine natural surroundings are inspirational.
 
 
 
 

2012

"Midwest Hip Hop Summit convening in Ann Arbor," annarbor.com February 2, 2012

"Creative types needed for new type of CSA: Community Supported Art," annarbor.com January 26, 2012

"Folk the Police giving rap hits a folk makeover at the Blind Pig," annarbor.com January 25, 2012

"Planting the Seeds of Learning: From teaching fifth-graders in Florida to traveling on missions to Africa, Jill Bastian feels compelled to act wherever she goes," Walden Alumni Magazine Winter/Spring 2012

"Rural Roots: Five Walden alumni are using their knowledge to improve the lives of people in their rural communities," Walden Alumni Magazine Winter/Spring 2012

"My Mission Possible: Make Book Publishing Author-Centric with Eric Beebe," Walden Alumni Magazine Winter/Spring 2012

"How It Paid Off: From COO to CEO with Luis Marquez," Walden Alumni Magazine Winter/Spring 2012

"Connections: Reaping the Rewards of Reconnecting with Dr. Gary Bickford," Walden Alumni Magazine Winter/Spring 2012

"Meet a Future Graduate: Edward Irobi," Walden University web exclusive, January, 2012

"Rapper Bedroxx releasing 'FIRE' at the Bling Pig" annarbor.com January 16, 2012

"'Ambitious Kids' at U-M presenting rapper Wale at Hill Auditorium," annarbor.com January 4, 2011

"James L. Crawford Elks Lodge serving up soul food with a side of live jazz," annarbor.com January 3, 2012

2011

"Mittenfest VI back to rock in the New Year with 5 days of Michigan music," annarbor.com December 23, 2011

"Krampus returning to punish the naughty at holiday costume ball," annarbor.com December 12, 2011

"U-M students are coming out to declare their identities," annarbor.com December 10, 2011

“Gallery Project Offers Food for Thought,” annarbor.com Nov 15, 2011

“Joan Baez’s ‘60’s folk spirit proves relevant to today’s audience,” annarbor.com November 2, 2011

“Ann Arbor’s Lynda Cole reflects on success at ArtPrize,” annarbor.com October 22, 2011

“Chiddy Bang and Pusha-T coming to Hill,” annarbor.com October 22, 2011

“Love artists give feedback on Dreiseitl water sculpture,” annarbor.com October 18, 2011

“U-M musical theater ready to go “The Full Monty,” annarbor.com October 8, 2011

“German artist Herbert Dreiseitl discusses new water sculpture,” annarbor.com October 5, 2011

“Artrain, minus the train, shifting and expanding its focus,” annarbor.com October 3, 2011

“The New Theatre Project stages first original musical, “The American Crowbar Case,’” annarbor.com September 27, 2011

“Ron White’s raunchy comedy delights fans at the Michigan Theater,” annarbor.com September 21, 2011

“Poet Franz Wright to read at ‘One Pause’ poetry series,” annarbor.com September 21, 2011

“Neutral Zone celebrating new art studio,” annarbor.com September 21, 2011

“PTD Productions taking a ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night,’” annarbor.com September 17, 2011

“Ann Arbor Film Festival kicking off 50th anniversary retrospective series,” September 17, 2011

“Ann Arbor Civic Theatre produces a skilled, hilarious visit to ‘Avenue Q,” annarbor.com September 16, 2011

“Creative community ‘converging’ at the Arts Alliance’s annual conference,” September 15, 2011

“Ann Arbor’s Danny Mooney reflects on directing his first feature film, ‘AWOL,’” annarbor.com September 12, 2011

"A Year in Hip Hop," Santa Fe University of Art & Design Alumni Newsletter, September 2011 

"Meet the Faculty: Dana Levin," Santa Fe University of Art & Design Alumni Newsletter, September 2011

"Hospitality Down Under," Kendall College Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2011

"Simply Dessertful," Kendall College Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2011

"Leveraging Language," Kendall College Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2011

“Civic Theatre opening new season with ‘Avenue Q,’ a puppet musical for adult eyes only,” annarbor.com September 10, 2011

“Anyone can play at Pianos ‘Round Town in Ypsilanti,” annarbor.com September 7, 2011

“Ann Arbor photographer Yana Benjamin to be honored at Venice Film Festival,” September 2, 2011

“Young love and secrets abound in The Encore Theatre’s musical ‘The Light in the Piazza,’” annarbor.com September 2, 2011

“Detroit rapper Royce Da 5’9” ready to bring his energy to the Blind Pig,” annarbor.com August 28, 2011

"Local Band Orpheum Bell seeks online support to record their third album,” annarbor.com August 26, 2011

“Common Language Bookstore plans silent auction to help ensure survival,” annarbor.com August 24, 2011

“’Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh’ extended through September 4,” annarbor.com August 17, 2011

“Fifth annual Nashbash bringing country music and more back to Kerrytown,” annarbor.com August 15, 2011

“Blackbird Theatre reimagines ‘Twelfth Night’ in its next Shakespeare West production,” annarbor.com August 13, 2011

“DIYpsi returning for a second round of indie art and crafts,” annarbor.com August 11, 2011

“The Penny Seats’ first outdoor play messes with Shakespeare,” annarbor.com August 4, 2011

“Local band Skeleton Birds usher in ‘The Silver Age’ with their second album,” annarbor.com August 5, 2011

“Indie film ‘AWOL’ transforms part of South U into Vietnam-era protest,” annarbor.com August 2, 2011

"Winning in a Pinch (of Salt)," Kendall College Alumni Newsletter, Summer 2011

"Making It Realistic," Kendall College Alumni Newsletter, Summer 2011

“U-M Screen Arts and cultures program shines at Traverse City Film Festival,” annarbor.com July 29, 2011

“Teens compete to create the best graffiti at the Art Fair,” annarbor.com July 28, 2011

“Locally filmed movie ‘Trust’ released on DVD, Blu-ray,” annarbor.com July 28, 2011

“A unique take on Marie Antoinette coming to Performance Network,” annarbor.com July 25, 2011

“At the halfway point: Heat keeps the crowds down, but the diehards keep on buying,” annarbor.com July 22, 2011

“Ann Arbor Art Fair seeing positive signs, weather worries as event starts annual 4-day run,” annarbor.com July 21, 2011

“Ann Arbor Art Fair ready to cover the town with creativity,” annarbor.com July 20, 2011

“Bio-Artography booth at the Art Fair merges science and art,” annarbor.com July 20, 2011

“Well-known local artist Chris Roberts-Antieau’s story premiering at the Michigan Theater,” annarbor.com July 13, 2011

“Shadow Art Fair organizers promise a high quality group of vendors this summer,” annarbor.com July 13, 2011

“DIY Network’s yard makeover in Dexter showcased in one-hour special Wednesday,” annarbor.com July 12, 2011

“EMU grad Ryan Bogan explores found object art – and wins $15,000 at it,” annarbor.com June 11, 2011

“African American Downtown Festival will honor Ann Arbor’s history” annarbor.com May 31, 2011

“Sookie Stackhouse author Charlaine Harris shares with fans at the Michigan Theater” annarbor.com May 17, 2011

“New Improv Circle Puts Skits on Youtube” annarbor.com May 7, 2011

“Indie Band Lightning Love ready to battle it out” annarbor.com May 4, 2011

“Wiz Khalifa thrills a packed house at EMU Convention Center” annarbor.com April 5, 2011

“Rapper Wiz Khalifa rolls up to EMU” annarbor.com April 1st, 2011

Top of Form

“Bring on the Foolery: FestiFools and Fool Moon will take to the streets" annarbor.com March 28, 2011

"A World of Puppets in the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Area" ann arbor.com March 1, 2011

"The growing, changing social life of the James L. Crawford Elks Lodge" annarbor.com February 26, 2011

"Drawing toons for the troops with local cartoonist Dave Coverly" annarbor.com January 13, 2011

"What New in the Community" Crazy Wisdom Community Journal January-April 2011

"Youth in Michigan's Upper Peninsula Learn about Environmental Stewardhip through Place-Based Education" The Review January / February 2011

2010

"The Title Insurance Crisis: How two local firms survived" Ann Arbor Observer December 2010

"Capturing natural beauty with local artist Helen Gotlib" annarbor.com December 29, 2010

"Exploring transgender identity in India with Fulbright artist Carrie Fonder" annarbor.com December 18, 2010

"Krampus Costume Ball set to celebrate the holidays indie-style" annarbor.com December 5, 2010 

"All Around Town with David Zinn" annarbor.com November 28, 2010

Teen artists, performers will explore dreams and the subconscious at the Neutral Zone” annarbor.com November 14, 2010

Mike White’s ‘Impossibly Funky’ book signing event coming to Vault of Midnight” annarbor.com November 9, 2010

"If You Teach Me How to Fish" The Review November / December 2010

"Wyoming Community Comes Together to Help Students" The Review November / December 2010 

Ann Arbor’s annual ‘Art Walk’ goes countywide this weekend” annarbor.com October 19, 2010

Dreamland Theater showcasing Ypsilanti’s puppetry prowess with 3-day event” annarbor.com October 17, 2010

Copper Colored Mountain Arts pleased with a successful first season" annarbor.com October 10, 2010

"Finding a Niche in Local Food: ELEN goes beyond organic" Ann Arbor Observer October 2010 

"Nationally-known Manchester artist Chris Roberts-Antieau’s life, art captured on film" annarbor.com September 21, 2010

"Rick DeTroyer: Chelsea's 'Johnny Appleseed' of public art" annarbor.com September 3, 2010 

"Going Green in 'GreenERvilleThe Review September / October 2010, co-writer Matt Bach

"Along the Way to Planning a New Vision for DetroitThe Review September / October 2010 

"What's New in the Community" Crazy Wisdom Community Journal Fall 2010

'AndyFest IV: Disco in Space' party set to rock the Savoy" annarbor.com August 28, 2010 

"Nashbash comes back for another year, strong in Kerrytown" annarbor.com August 19, 2010

"Painter Judith Bemis' art speaks for war refugees in Ghana" annarbor.com July 27, 2010

"Ann Arbor area artists anticipate upcoming Art Fairs" annarbor.com July 19, 2010

"New Street Art Fair director Maureen Riley jumps right in" annarbor.com July 17, 2010 

"New Fleet in Ferndale Michigan is Cost-Efficient and More Environmentally Friendly" The Review July / August 2010

"Gratiot County Communities Work Together to Form County-Wide Master Plan" The Review July / August 2010

"Berlin Band Die Roten Punkte bringing music, laughs to Summer Festival" annarbor.com July 5, 2010 

"Summer Shadow Art Fair connects to more of Ypsi" annarbor.com July 3, 2010

"Free outdoor movies a favorite aspect of Top of the Park" June 22, 2010 

"SculptureWalk Chelsea switches to second round of public artworks" annarbor.com June 12, 2010

"Quick Change Artists: Summer Fest accelerates its evolution" Ann Arbor Observer. June 2010 (Inside Ann Arbor) 

"Leaving creative channels open with artist Alvey Jones" annarbor.com June 2, 2010 

"Mended Pieces Mosaics heads back to the farm" annarbor.com May 27, 2010 

"Brighton, Michigan, is an 'Old Pro' at Walkable Design" The Review. (Cover Story) May / June 2010

"Form-Based Codes Help Transform and Guide City of Marquette" The Review. May / June 2010

"Complete Streets Initiative Has Michigan Thinking About Value of Walkable Communities" The Review. May / June 2010 

"Taking a U-turn with artist, designer and opera singer Katherine Larson" annarbor.com May 21, 2010

"Barbara Brown's art books go beyond the page" annarbor.com May 17, 2010

"Teen have a blast Breakin' Curfew" annarbor.com May 16, 2010  

"EMU University Gallery doesn't judge a book by its cover" annarbor.com May 11, 2010

"What's New in the Community" Crazy Wisdom Community Journal (Ann Arbor, MI) May - August 2010

"Ypsi is going to be Totally Awesome this weekend" annarbor.com April 28, 2010

"Parties all over town will support Performance Network" annarbor.com April 10, 2010

"New donations keep Gallery Project going" annarbor.com April 5, 2010

"A year later, improvements at UMMA lead to higher attendance, new opportunities" annarbor.com March 23, 2010

"Creativity behind bars: 20 years of the Prison Creative Arts Project" annarbor.com March 21, 2010

"Ghost Army exhibit and film shed light on WWII's elusive phantoms" annarbor.com March 9, 2010

"Kalamazoo Brownfield Redevelopment Program Has Become Renowned Throughout the State of Michigan" The Review. March / April 2010

"Whitehall, Michigan Brownfield Redevelopment Project Is a Negotiation Process" The Review. March / April 2010 

"Ghost Army exhibit and film shed light on WWII's elusive phantoms" annarbor.com March 9, 2010

"East Quad doesn't go "Halfway" on art and music" annarbor.com February 22, 2010 

"UMMA exhibit traces world-reknown artist Cory Arcangel's Creative Pursuits" annarbor.com February 19, 2010 

"30 artists X 30 artworks = 1 ambitious Ann Arbor Art Center fundraiser" annarbor.com February 17, 2010

"Completing Streets Across Michigan" letssavemichigan.com February 16, 2010

"The Dance Pavilion has got it all under one roof" annarbor.com February 12, 2010

"Forest Juziuk is a one-man arts community in Ann Arbor" annarbor.com February 4, 2010

"Saline Painters share new views of majestic Braun Farms" annarbor.com February 2, 2010

"SPUR Studios supplies demand for studio and practice space, reaches capacity" annarbor.com February 2, 2010

"Kid Cudi packs the Michigan Theater on Monday" annarbor.com January 12, 2010

"Winter Festivals Maintain Momentum During the Off-Season" The Review, the official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League. January / February 2010

"Learning to Lead in Environment and Energy" The Review, the official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League. January / February 2010

"What's New in the Community" Crazy Wisdom Community Journal (Ann Arbor, MI) January - April 2010 

2009

"Mittenfest IV ready to rock the New Year, bigger than ever" annarbor.com December 29, 2009

"Annette Baron: Shaping a passion for glass blowing at Baron Glassworks" annarbor.com December 28, 2009

"The journey of mixed-media artists Julie Renfro and Mike Sivak" annarbor.com December 22, 2009

 Yellow Barn provides home for out-of-the-ordinary arts events" annarbor.com December 16th, 2009 and print edition

"MAKING MICHIGAN: Ann Arbor's 826michigan and the Robot Supply & Repair" letssavemichigan.com December 10th, 2009

"University art galleries try to bridge the town-gown gap" annarbor.com December 7th, 2009 and print edition

"Washtenaw County's small towns welcome holidays with weekend fun" annarbor.com December 3rd, 2009 and print edition

"Picking up the dead with Ann Arbor-based cartoonist Jay Fosgitt" annarbor.com November 24th, 2009 and print edition

"MAKING MICHIGAN: The People's Food Coop" letssavemichigan.com November 19, 2009 

"Trusting the Senses: the art of Graceann Warn" annarbor.com November 4th, 2009, and print edition 

"Kelsey Museum's expansion moves more treasure out of storage" annarbor.com October 31st, 2009, and print edition

"Shrinking in the Name of Renewal: An Interview with Dan Kildee" letssavemichigan.com October 30th, 2009

"Team Boyne brings together big players" The Review, the official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League. November - December, 2009 

"Ann Arbor SPARK: Igniting Innovation-based growth in Washtenaw County" The Review, the official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League. November - December, 2009

"Dirty Bros. Quality Productions collective makes art happenannarbor.com October 26th, 2009, and print edition

"Japan's first outdoor art fair draws inspiration, artists from Ann Arbor event" annarbor.com October 19th, 2009, and print edition

"Notes on Walkability from a Walker" letssavemichigan.com October 19th, 2009 

"Discover Washtenaw County's creativity at the Ann Arbor Art Walk" annarbor.com October 6th, 2009, and Sunday print edition

"How to plan the world's largest art prize" letssavemichigan.com September 27th, 2009

"Face to Facebook" The Review. The official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League. September / October 2009

"Muskegon 2.0" The Review. The official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League. September / October 2009

"What's New in the Community" Crazy Wisdom Community JournalSeptember - December 2009. View May - December 2009 edition; View January - April 2009 edition;  View September - December 2008 edition  

"Layers: the art of Judith Jacobs" annarbor.com August 28th, 2009, and Sunday print edition 

"Fragments: the artworks of local ceramist Yiu-Keung Lee" annarbor.com August 18th, 2009, and Sunday print edition 

"Redesign brings new life to the old Ann Arbor Art Center" annarbor.com August 11th, 2009, and Sunday print edition 

"Vault of Midnight goes above and beyond in the name of art" annarbor.com July 24th, 2009, and Sunday print edition

"Herbert Dreiseitl presents his proposal for public art at the new Municipal Center" annarbor.com July 24th, 2009 

"The Best of Both Worlds: Michigan's Art Coast" The Review. The official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League. July / August 2009

 "The Spirit of Ferndale" The Review. The official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League. July / August 2009  

"Mastermind: Brian Spence" Concentrate, an online magazine covering Washtenaw County, Michigan. www.concentratemedia.com. June 10th, 2009

"Hamtramck: the Whole World in a Small City" The Review. The official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League. May / June 2009

"Community Excellence: AuGres Community Library/Cultural Arts Center" The Review. The official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League. May / June 2009

"Mastermind: Todd Osborn" Concentrate, an online magazine covering Washtenaw County, Michigan. www.concentratemedia.com. April 8th, 2009  

 "Two Takes on TransitThe Review. The official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League. January / February 2009

2007-2008

"Holding on to Michigan's Next Generation." Five Guest Blogs appearing on the Michigan Municipal League's website, www.mml.org. Week of September 22nd, 2008.

 

"The State of the Arts" The Ryder Magazine. (Bloomington, IN). September 2007 


"SoFA Gallery Celebrates its 20th anniversary with music, art" The Herald Times. (Bloomington, IN) August 16, 2007 


"Fresh Art From Old Faces: Hot and Sizzling Summer 07" The Ryder Magazine. (Bloomington, IN). July / August 2007


"Speaking From Experince: Indiana Folk Art at the Waldron" The Ryder Magazine. (Bloomington, IN). June / July 2007


"Bloomington Area Arts Council presents 27th annual Arts Fair on the Square" CULTUREWEEK. (Bloomington, IN) June 2007


"Mathers Museum Spotlights Their Famous Wanamaker Collection" The Ryder. Magazine (Bloomington, IN). May 2007


"Seductive Aesthetics: Juried Erotic Art Show Opens at Kinsey Institute" CULTUREWEEK. (Bloomington, IN) May 2007


"A Community of Strangers; Artist Profile: Sean Salyards" CULTUREWEEK. (Bloomington, IN) April 2007


"IU Art Museum features two contemporary African artists" CULTUREWEEK. (Bloomington, IN.) April 2007


"Mongolia Yesterday and Today: Paintings by Contemporary Artist Monkhbat" The Ryder Magazine. (Bloomington, IN). April 2007 


"Young Artists Have Something to Say" The Ryder Magazine. (Bloomington, IN). March 2007

 

"Artists Explore the Future of Human Nature" The Ryder Magazine. (Bloomington, IN). February 2007