Ann Arbor is an attractive university town with a population of about 130,000. It offers a range of entertainment and cultural events that far exceeds what one would expect from a town of its size — and most are affordable on a graduate student budget. The following links provide more information:

www.ci.ann-arbor.mi.us
The official City of Ann Arbor website provides a wealth of information about Ann Arbor and the City government. This website provides information about City departments, services and officials, City government events, job postings, and a directory of City offices. It also provides information about living in, working in, or visiting Ann Arbor.

www.annarbor.org
The Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau website provides a general city information; a visitor's guide to Ann Arbor; information about accommodations, events, dining, UM, Chamber members and meetings, and more.

www.arborweb.com
The site of the Ann Arbor Observer offers a comprehensive city guide, including information about neighborhoods, housing, restaurants, museums, and so on. It also has a good listing of current events and numerous links to other sites.

www.ecurrent.com
The Current offers a more quirky guide to current events.

www.mlive.com/aanews/
The site of the local newspaper, the Ann Arbor News.

www.michigandaily.com
The site of the student newspaper, The Michigan Daily.

www.ums.org
The site of the University Musical Society, a major provider of cultural events in town.

www.aafilmfest.org
The site of the renowned Ann Arbor Film Festival.

www.a2.blues.jazzfest.org
The site of the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival.