The A2 Vertical View for 3/17/26: Rich Retyi, Communications Director, Ann Arbor District Library
This episode: Rich is (more) confusing (than usual).
It's more than just books at aadl.org!
MATTHEW DEAR
Local music fans will definitely know the name Matthew Dear. Texas born, Michigan-raised, Dear co-founded the record label Ghostly International and continues to produce and perform all over the world. Dear has performed on bills with Interpol, Hot Chip. and Depeche Mode and, guess what, he's coming to the Downtown Library this Friday, March 20 at 6 PM to give visitors an inside look at his creative process, culminating in a live performance!
SUPER SMASH AND MARIO KART
TWO TOURNAMENTS with side competitions to boot. First, Saturday from 1-4pm Downtown, it's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with prizes for winners. Then when your thumb ligaments have healed, Sunday, also from 1-4pm, also Downtown, it's All-Ages Mario Kart action with a tournament for kids, teens, and adults, and racing fun all afternoon long!