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AADL Talks To: Steve Gilzow, Ann Arbor Observer Cover Artist

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 4:52pm

Steve Gilzow, May 2024 — *Steve Gilzow, with June 2024* Observer Cover

In this episode AADL Talks To Steve Gilzow, a prolific cover artist for the Ann Arbor Observer, retired teacher, and writer. Steve talks about the inspiration behind his art, the people and places captured within his covers, and how his work with the Observer has allowed a deeper understanding of the community.

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AADL Talks To: Patricia Garcia and John Hilton, Ann Arbor Observer Co-Owners

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 4:20pm

In this episode AADL Talks To John Hilton and Patricia Garcia. John and Patricia co-own the Ann Arbor Observer, where Patricia is Publisher and John is Editor. John and Patricia talk about how they were selected for ownership, how the community has changed in their almost 40 years of covering it, and how they weathered the changes in the media industry and the pandemic.

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AADL Talks To: Laura Strowe, Ann Arbor Observer Cover Artist

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 4:14pm

Laura Strowe seen from the neck up, smiling, with a Tiffany style stained glass lamp behind her. — *Laura Strowe*

In this episode, AADL Talks to Laura Strowe. Laura's art has graced the cover of the Ann Arbor Observer 60 times and counting. She tells us about her start in etching, transition to pastels, how art has effected how she views the world, and the process behind designing sets for the University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society.

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AADL Talks To: John Hinchey, Longtime Calendar Editor for the Ann Arbor Observer

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 3:22pm

Photo of John Hinchey city at a white table with a microphone in front of him — *John Hinchey*

In this episode, AADL talks to John Hinchey. Since 1980, John has been a part of the Ann Arbor Observer. He spent two decades covering city hall and four decades editing the publication's events calendar. John tells us about how the city and its institutions have changed in his time chronicling it.