It just became official that SPUR Studios would be closing on July 31, after six years in operation. Launched during the summer of 2009 by James Marks, the founder of Ypsilanti screen printing shop VG Kids, the constantly buzzing hive of interconnected studio spaces has served as home for dozens, if not hundreds, of local […]
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After a long, successful run, Ypsilanti’s SPUR Studios to close in July
Posted in Art and Culture, Shadow Art Fair, Ypsilanti Also tagged Chris Sandon, DIYpsi, Gallery 555, James Marks, Spur Studios, studio space, VG Kids 8 Comments
Boots reboot… Here’s what happened a week ago tonight, when Boots Riley and The Coup liberated Ypsilanti
It just occurred to me that, after all of my hype in the run-up to the big show at Woodruff’s last Sunday night, I probably owed you a final follow-up post, so that those of you weren’t at the show could experience some sense of closure… Well, the show was a blast. The Coup rocked. […]
Posted in Art and Culture, Civil Liberties, Uncategorized, Ypsilanti Also tagged Alan Haber, American history, at-risk youth, Boots Riley, Brad Perkins, Brandon Mitchell, fundraisers, Heather Steenrod, Ian Vanek, Japanther, Jeff Clark, Jesse Morgan, Johnny Lupinacci, Kev Choice, LGBTQ, Matt Reilly, MC Kadence, Mitch Albom, music, Ozone House, Pete Larson, Pride Zone, Ramones, Rolling Stone, SDS, synchronicity, The Coup, The Rumpus, Tom Hayden, Tony Morgan, Walter Riley, Woodruff's 10 Comments