September 25th is National Comic Book Day

Here’s a rundown of some areas to explore in Ann Arbor.

Here’s a rundown of some areas to explore in Ann Arbor.

Small business owners in Ann Arbor are asking: What's up with the benches around town?

A new exhibition in downtown Ann Arbor translates University of Michigan research into art.

Whether they wear capes, surgery scrubs or rubber gloves, superheroes are all around us.

ANN ARBOR – Bløm Meadworks owners Lauren Bloom and Matt Ritchey have pivoted several times to address the shifting landscape during the pandemic. (Bløm Meadworks)Each kit will be available for pick up on the fourth Saturday of the month. Bundles are available in 3 month, 6 month or ongoing subscriptions. “We all have less foot traffic and a smaller audience than we are used to,” said Bloom. On a personal note, they allow her and Ritchey to continue working with community partners.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Shopping small and shopping local is the name of the game this holiday season. Here are 4 more Ann Arbor gift ideas:FOR THE FOODIEGift cards are always a good go-to, but take your gift-giving to the next level by buying your local friend, family member or loved one dinner. Back in March, Ann Arbor-based organization Save MI Faves made a one-stop-directory for buying gift cards to Ann Arbor and other Michigan businesses and restaurants. FOR THE TEA FANATICWhile coffee shops and cafes get all of the attention, Ann Arbor has a tea-rrific secret, its tea culture. Arbor Teas offers a massive variety of organic and Fair Trade Certified loose leaf teas and teaware.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Fathers Day is Sunday but what to get for the father figure in your life? Fortunately, some Ann Arbor businesses have already done the work for you and put together gift boxes, recommendation lists and meal kits. Grab a game to play on Fathers Day or take dad to check out comics at the downtown Ann Arbor shop. Rock Paper Scissors has six different Fathers Day gift boxes for you to choose from. Check out the Fiction Picks for Fathers Day list or the Nonfiction Books for Fathers list.

Vault of Midnight Ann Arbor is located at 219 S. Main street in downtown Ann Arbor. ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Creator Jim Benton will make an appearance at the Ann Arbor Vault of Midnight store Aug. 10. The go-to shop for all things comic book is located at 219 S. Main St.More About Vault of MidnightFounded in 1996, Vault of Midnight is a Michigan-based comic book store with three locations in Michigan: Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and downtown Detroit. Vault of Midnight provides customers with a unique and remarkable shopping experience that confounds the expectations typically associated with a comic shop. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.