Ypsi's Brevity Shakespeare makes the Bard accessible to all. We spoke to founder Karl Sikkenga & director Veronica Long about this year's production of "Taming of the Shrew," which reverses gender roles, at The YPSI Performance Space, May 30-June 8.     pulp.aadl.org/node/642342

Songbird: Dave & Kristi embrace the spirit of the chickadee on their new folk album. We spoke to the husband-and-wife duo about the inspiration behind their latest release ahead of a June 1 show at Ann Arbor’s Old Town Tavern. pulp.aadl.org/node/642626

Friday Five highlights music by Washtenaw County-associated artists. This edition: rebooted grunge by Tension Splash, electro-metal by Strange Theory of Light & Matter, indie-folk rock by Lionbelly, techno by The AMX, & moody alt-rock by Iconic Chronic. pulp.aadl.org/node/642333

Judy Banker band sounds fantastic at soundcheck. Show starts at 6:30 pm at our downtown library!

Judy Banker Band heating up our downtown library tonight!

A family's fragmentation follows the "Waterline" in Aram Mrjoian’s new novel. We spoke to the University of Michigan lecturer and managing editor of the Michigan Quarterly Review ahead of his appearance at @literatibookstore.bsky.social on Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 pm. pulp.aadl.org/node/642595

Middle School Shenanigans: Caroline Huntoon's "Going Overboard" tracks two clashing teens who team up for mischief. We spoke to the Ypsilanti writer about their latest middle-grade novel ahead of the book release at Schuler Books in Ann Arbor on June 5. pulp.aadl.org/node/642651

Now Hear This: We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of music festivals and events in Washtenaw County to satisfy your ears this summer. pulp.aadl.org/node/642740

Picturing Surprise: Jeff Dunn plays a jazz photography solo at Ann Arbor's Argus Museum. We spoke to the St. Clair Shores creative about his new exhibit, "Jeff Dunn - Jazz Photography," which runs June 2-27 & features great shots of Michigan musicians. pulp.aadl.org/node/642806

UMich professor Michelle Adams' "The Containment" shines a light on the 1974 Supreme Court decision on school segregation in Detroit. We spoke to the Motor City native about the book & you can watch the talk she gave at Ann Arbor District Library earlier this year. pulp.aadl.org/node/642542

Maddy Ringo explores folk music through a modern lens on "People of the Earth and Sea." We spoke to the University of Michigan rising senior about her new album ahead of her appearance opening for The Accidentals at Sonic Lunch on Thu., June 12, 11:30 am. pulp.aadl.org/node/642696

The Imposters bring improv skills to sketch comedy. We spoke to founder Andy Jones about his new group, which features Washtenaw County theater & improv vets trying something new. The Imposters debut June 12-14 at Ann Arbor's hear.say brewing.              pulp.aadl.org/node/642657

Racism, Resentment, Rumbles:    The Encore Theatre's "West Side Story" is a rare opportunity to see this American classic live, as the country wrestles with similar themes. We reviewed the musical, which runs through July 6. pulp.aadl.org/node/642836

Surrealism on Stage: Theatre Nova's "Jorge Luis Borges Gives a Lecture on Anatomy" is a trippy ride. We reviewed this new Carla Milarch original, directed by Kat Walsh, which runs through June 29 in Ann Arbor. pulp.aadl.org/node/642878