ANN ARBOR FOLK FESTIVAL

The Ark announced Friday it is canceling this year's Ann Arbor Folk Festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2022 Ann Arbor Folk Festival has been called off due to the COVID-19 surge in Michigan. Organizers made the announcement Friday in a post...

Sara Watkins will emcee the 45th Ann Arbor Folk Festival.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Ark has announced its musician lineup for the 2022 Folk Festival, with headliners including Glen Hansard, Punch Brothers, Emmylou Harris and Patty Griffin. This is the first in-person Folk Festival since January 2020, after the coronavirus pandemic suspended its live operation. Gold, Platinum and Benefactor-level tickets include benefits such as personalized seating, a parking pass and an invitation to the Folk Festival Pre-Glow Party before Saturday’s event. Tickets for Ark members at the $20 Friend level and up can buy pre-sale tickets Dec. 6 trough Dec. 8. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Finding beauty in meat and cheese is a passion for this Ann Arbor charcuterie board businessAnn Arbor schools closing Thanksgiving week due to COVID uptick, staffing challengesJudge dismisses charges against owner of Ypsilanti crematorium

Folk and roots music fans can take part in the two-day festival at Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., on Friday, Jan. 28, and Saturday, Jan. 29

Birds of Chicago perform at U-M's Hill Auditorium at the 41st Ann Arbor Folk Festival on Jan. 27, 2018. (Credit: Andrew Rogers)ANN ARBOR – The National Endowment for the Arts has approved a $10,000 Grants for Arts Projects award for The Ark to support the Ann Arbor Folk Festival. The Ark, an intimate folk music venue in downtown Ann Arbor, has been presenting, preserving and encouraging folk, ethnic and roots music for 55 years. Each year, The Ark presents the Ann Arbor Folk Festival at the end of January in the University of Michigan’s historic Hill Auditorium. “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support this project from The Ark,” Arts Endowment Acting Chairman Ann Eilers said in a statement.

John Prine leads the finale of the 41st Ann Arbor Folk Festival in 2018. Before we take a deep dive into this past week’s news, the 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival kicks off tonight. (A4)Ad🧪️ Ann Arbor startup LynxDx is currently the second leading COVID testing lab in Michigan. (Washington Post)AdGood to know:🍲 Pop-up restaurants are on the rise in Ann Arbor as eateries think of creative ways to keep revenue flowing. Ad🦠 COVID WATCH: For daily COVID-19 news and analysis in Michigan, sign up for ClickOnDetroit’s Morning Report newsletter.

ANN ARBOR – The Ark announced Monday that its 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival will be extended by one day for a special tribute to John Prine by various Michigan artists. On Sunday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m., tune in to the virtual John Prine tribute show, which will feature covers of his classic songs performed by artists with Michigan roots. Read: Jeff Daniels will host this year’s Ann Arbor Folk FestivalStreaming passes ($10) are now on sale for the show, which will be available for unlimited viewing through Feb. 7. John Prine (Credit: Andrew Rogers)“When we say The Ark wouldn’t be what it is today without John Prine, that’s not just a figure of speech,” read a news release by The Ark. “John Prine was the headliner for the very first Ann Arbor Folk Festival in 1976, at a time when the club was deep in debt, and closing the doors was a distinct possibility.

Todd Snider will perform at the virtual Ann Arbor Folk Festival on Saturday, Jan. 30. ANN ARBOR – The Ark announced on Monday a change to the 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival’s Saturday night lineup. Read: Jeff Daniels will host this year’s Ann Arbor Folk FestivalTicketsMember pricingSingle night passes: $20 livestream only; Silver Bundle $60 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $110 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $225 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $450 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. Public saleSingle night passes: $25 livestream only; Silver Bundle $75 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $125 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $250 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $500 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. There are great ticket bundles that include exclusive Folk Fest merchandise (not available for separate purchase), as well as a livestream only ticket starting at $25.

Jeff Daniels will emcee the Ann Arbor Folk Festival for the second time. ANN ARBOR – Actor and musician Jeff Daniels will emcee the 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival, The Ark announced on Wednesday. Lineup for the 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival. TicketsMember pricingSingle night passes: $20 livestream only; Silver Bundle $60 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $110 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $225 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $450 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. Public saleSingle night passes: $25 livestream only; Silver Bundle $75 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $125 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $250 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $500 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket.

ANN ARBOR, MI - Emmy award-winning actor, director, singer/songwriter and Chelsea native Jeff Daniels is joining the 44th annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival lineup, serving as the event’s emcee. Daniels was among the additions to the Folk Festival lineup announced by The Ark on Wednesday, Jan. 6, along with Nashville singer/songwriter Kim Richey. The upcoming Folk Festival offers attendees the option of livestreaming the festival for $25 per night. Additional bundles with access to livestreaming the festival and a donation to The Ark include Folk Festival merchandise. In addition to the live performances from The Ark, other artists will submit their own live performances to the festival, which will be presented for the first time during the Folk Festival.

click to enlarge Denis Makarenko / Shutterstock.comAdded to the bill! @Jeff_Daniels will be the MC for both nights of the 2021 Ann Arbor Folk Festival. Also, legendary Nashville singer-songwriter @kimrichey will be joining The Accidentals on their Ark stage set. Daniels isn't the only actor on the roster, either. Tickets are $25 per night or $45 for both nights and can be purchased via TheArk.org

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ANN ARBOR – The Ark announced on Tuesday that it has added seven additional artists to its two-night Ann Arbor Folk Festival lineup. The 44th annual festival is going virtual this year due to the pandemic and will take place Jan. 29 and 30. The artists added include Kiefer Sutherland, Gina Chavez, Willie Watson and Ron Pope on Friday night’s bill and Crys Matthews, Andrea von Kampen and David Bromberg on Saturday night’s bill. TicketsMember pricingSingle night passes: $20 livestream only; Silver Bundle $60 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $110 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $225 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $450 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. Public saleSingle night passes: $25 livestream only; Silver Bundle $75 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $125 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $250 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $500 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket.

ANN ARBOR, MI - Despite being unable to bring the 44th annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival to a live audience, organizers have taken steps to make sure the upcoming two-night festival has some familiar elements. “The Folk Festival is a big piece of that, because that’s bringing a big event into people’s homes. It’s connects them to The Ark,” James said. Additional bundles with access to livestreaming the festival and a donation to The Ark include Folk Festival merchandise, Chaffer Authier said. “One nice thing is that because it’s virtual, folks can access that from wherever they are in the world,” Chaffer Authier said.

ANN ARBOR – The Ark has announced the lineup for the 44th Ann Arbor Folk Festival - At Home to be held on Jan. 29 and 30. Member pricing includes:Single night passes: $20 livestream only; Silver Bundle $60 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $110 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $225 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $450 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. 2-night Series passes: $37.50 livestream only; Silver Series Bundle $115 livestream + 2 exclusive #arkfamily festival shirts; Gold Series Bundle $200 all benefits of Silver Series + 2 festival branded masks; Platinum Series Bundle $400 all benefits of Gold Series + 2 festival mugs and one poster; Benefactor Series Bundle $800 all benefits of Platinum + 2 snack baskets. Public pricing includes:Single night passes: $25 livestream only; Silver Bundle $75 livestream + exclusive #arkfamily festival shirt; Gold Bundle $125 all benefits of Silver + festival branded mask; Platinum Bundle $250 all benefits of Gold + festival mug and poster; Benefactor Bundle $500 all benefits of Platinum + snack basket. 2-night Series passes: $45 livestream only; Silver Series Bundle $135 livestream + 2 exclusive #arkfamily festival shirts; Gold Series Bundle $225 all benefits of Silver Series + 2 festival branded masks; Platinum Series Bundle $450 all benefits of Gold Series + 2 festival mugs and one poster; Benefactor Series Bundle $900 all benefits of Platinum + 2 snack baskets.