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Nov. 30, 2011 - Feb. 22, 2012
AAFF 50th: Retrospective Screening Series
Where: Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI
(734) 668-8463
• November 30 - David Gatten selects and introduces influential films from AAFF’s exhibition history. Gatten’s been attending AAFF for more than two decades as a filmmaker, visiting professor and 2007 festival juror.
• January 25, 2012 - Toronto filmmaker and 37th AAFF juror, Mike Hoolboom, visits Ann Arbor to present a program of significant films curated from the AAFF’s rich history.
• The series concludes February 22, 2012 with Robert Gardner’s feature documentary Forest of Bliss, which played at the 24th Ann Arbor Film Festival in 1986. This landmark and influential documentary film has recently been restored and will be screened on a new 35mm print on loan from the Harvard Film Archive.
Cost: Tickets: $10 general admission; $7 for students, seniors and Michigan Theater members; $5 AAFF members
Wednesday November 30th, January 25th and February 22nd at 7.30 p.m.Dec. 08, 2011 - May. 06, 2012
2011-2012 Kid’s Classic Series at the Wild Swan Theater
Towsley Auditorium, Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College
(734) 995-0530
Kid's Classic Series 2011 - 2012 Season (Ages 3-9):
Little Women - Dec 8-11
Under the African Sky - Jan 26-28, 2012
The Spirit of Harriet Tubman - Feb. 7-8
Shipwrecked - Mar 14-18
Strega Nona and the Magic Pasta Pot - Mar 22-24
The Cricket in Times Square - May 3-6
Cost: Ticket prices range from $6.40 to $15.
Go to website for performance times.Jan. 19, 2012 - May. 17, 2012
Music Under the Arch in Saline
Stone Arch Arts & Events, 117 S Ann Arbor St, Saline
(734) 316-2118
Visit downtown Saline during the winter and spring months for — Music Under The Arch — at the renovated Stone Arch Arts & Events. Entertainment abounds with local talented opening artists and noted Michigan stars anchoring each show. A wide variety of genres, coupled with an intimate venue, make it just right for you and your friends to enjoy a perfect evening monthly from January through May.
And just when you think it couldn’t be better, downtown Saline restaurants are offering a special dinner and show package for ticket holders. Visit them the night of show and see what we mean!
A series of art exhibits will run in conjunction with Music Under The Arch concerts.
Cost: $20 reserved, $15 general admission and $10 student
Doors open at 7:00 p.m, show begins at 7:30.Jan. 27, 2012 - Feb. 25, 2012
Eat, Meet & Be Cherry at Cherry Republic on Saturdays
Cherry Republic Store 223 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI
734.585.5231
Join us for our "Eat, Meet, & Be Cherry" on Saturday's at the Republic. This reoccuring event will take place on January 28th, and feature the Quarter Bistro preparing some of their favorite recipes using our cherry products! Come in from 2pm-4pm to meet other cherry lovers and sample some delicious food. Look ahead in your schedule and enjoy other local tastings in February too!
Scheduled Featured Tastings:
1/28 The Quarter Bistro
2/4 Back Alley Gourmet
2/11 Mani
2/18 Tios
2/25 Blue Tractor
Cost: This is a free event.
Saturdays, 2-4p.m.Feb. 01, 2012 - Feb. 29, 2012
Flying February in Downtown Saline
Downtown Saline, MI
(734) 944-9463
Flying February is a Treasure Hunt in downtown Saline sponsored by the Saline Downtown Merchants Association and 212 Art Center. Here is how it works: Pick up a treasure hunt playing card at a participating downtown business then collect a stamp at each birdhouse location. When your card is full, turn it in for a chance to win a gift basket.
Cost: This is a free event.
Everyday in the month of February during business hoursFeb. 09, 2012 - Feb. 10, 2012
Under the Sea: Tiny Tots Program at the Leslie Science & Nature Center
Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Ann Arbor, MI
734-997-1553
Come explore the world of whales, fish, coral, seaweed, and salt water. We will bring the ocean to you through activities, art projects, and games. We will explore together what it would be like to live under the sea. No pre-registration required. Ages 1 to 3 years old with a caregiver, siblings are welcome.
Cost: $7 per child
Friday, February 10th; 10 to 11:30 a.mFeb. 10, 2012 - Feb. 11, 2012
Cherry Lover’s Wine Weekend
The Ravens Club , 207 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
(734) 585-5231
Join Cherry Republic on February 10th and 11th for their Cherry Lover’s Wine Weekend. Sample from our deliciously cherry wine collection and hundreds of our tasty cherry treats. All samples are complimentary. We also carry a wide variety of Valentine’s gifts including Heart-shaped Boomchunka Cookies and Cherry Fudge Hearts. So join us the weekend before Valentine’s Day and let us share the love with the Cherry Lover’s Wine Weekend.
*The event will be held less than one block over from the store at the Raven's Club.
Cost: This is a free event.
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.February 11, 2012
Ford Lake Frozen Leap
Lake Shore Apartments, 2500 Lake Shore Blvd, Ypsilanti, MI
(734) 531-8939
In 2009, Lake Shore Apartments and Pakmode Media + Marketing, the parent company of iSPY magazine, teamed up to create this “cool” fundraiser during which sponsored teams of jumpers leap into the icy waters of Ford Lake, with all proceeds going to benefit SOS Community Services. With over 50 jumpers and $4,000 raised in its first year and over $10,000 raised over the past three years. This event not only engaged the youth of the community, but people of all ages became eager to participate in this untraditional fundraiser.
“The thing that makes our event unique compared to other fundraisers of this type is that we give our leapers all of the support necessary to make this experience as fun and memorable as possible. At other events, you jump in, and once you get out, you’re on your own. We provide a warming shower tent, dressing rooms and a heated tent where coffee, hot chocolate and food are served to those who participated,” said Jen Radziszewski of the Lake Shore Apartments team.
Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraiser, to the most spirited team and to the top fundraising team.
SOS Community Services is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness in Washtenaw County through partnerships with caring individuals, local businesses and organizations, social service agencies and professionals.
Cost: Teams of 3 or more are required to raise a minimum of $50. All proceeds going to SOS Community Services
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.February 11, 2012
The 4th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza in Chelsea
M-52/Main Street, Chelsea
(734) 475-3539
The 4th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza will be taking place in Chelsea on Saturday, February 11th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. There will be over 30 local businesses that will offer sales, discounts, freebies, and of course, chocolate in all kinds of shapes and sizes. In Addition to discounts on housewares, clothing and jewelry, Chelsea's fabulous shops will be offering shoppers the opportunity to sample chocolate in its many delicious forms - truffles, cookies, fruit-filled, and freshly baked Jiffy Mix goodies, just to name a few.
For those seeking calorie-free activities, the Chelsea Center for the Arts is again offering an afternoon of art and craft activities for families to drop in and enjoy between 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
(Did you know the average adult American eats about 11.7 pounds of chocolate a year? Get started on your yearly chocolate consumption in a big way on Saturday, February 12th! Chelsea, Michigan, is having our 3rd annual Chocolate Extravaganza to celebrate Valentine's Day. What better way to start the year off right than bringing friends to Chelsea and celebrating two of chocolate's benefits: lowering your blood pressure and releasing serotonin to make you feel happy)!
Cost: This is a free event.
10:00 am - 5:00 pmFebruary 11, 2012
Hot Chocolate and Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N. Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 647-7600
Sweet! Discover why we love chocolate so much and learn how to make delicious chocolate treats. Then explore the conservatory on a scavenger hunt for the shapes and colors of Valentine’s Day. A Winter Adventure Saturday program at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
$5.00 per child includes activities and materials. Limited class size; preregistration requested.
(Note: Hot Chocolate is a popular class; please register early to reserve your spot.)
Cost: $5
February 11, 11:30 am -1:30 pmFeb. 11, 2012 - Feb. 12, 2012
Hoo’s your Valentine?
Leslie Science & Nature center, 1831 Traver Rd., Ann Arbor, MI
734-997-1553
Hoo is your valentine this year? The LSNC Barn owl of course! His perfectly beautiful heart shaped face will inspire the artist in everyone as we make our own valentines to share with loved ones. Space is limited. Pre-register online at www.lesliesnc.org
Cost: Pre-registration: $5/person or $7/person at the door
Sunday, February 12th; 1–3pmFebruary 14, 2012
Love Each Other, Love Your Earth
RC Keene Auditorium (East Quad) 701 E University Ave, Ann Arbor
The environment and the arts come together in this concert, allowing the wider environmental community to hear and experience how arts can influence social and environmental change. Ann Arbor singer/songwriter Joe Reilly performs musical pieces that inspire citizens to become agents of environmental and social change, while Evan Chambers (U-M Professor of Composition) puts the poetic, environmental writings of Keith Taylor (Adjunct Faculty and Coordinator of Undergraduate Creative Writing) to piano.
Doors open at 8:15 p.m. This event is free and open to public (so bring your date!). You and your partner are invited to the Pre- Hosted by the Program in the Environment (PitE), University of MichigConcert Valentine’s Day Reception at 7:30 p.m. in the Benzinger Library, upstairs from the auditorium.
Hosted by the Program in the Environment (PitE), University of Michigan
Cost: This is a free event.
8:30 p.m.February 18, 2012
Performance Network Theatre’s Saturday Series for Young Audiences - The Fisherman and His Wife
120 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor
(734) 663-0681
THE FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE, book by Paul Vanderoest, music and lyrics by Kerry Graves. This musical, based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, incorporates lively songs and likable characters to teach that satisfaction with yourself is the most precious commodity of all. Arthur and Zelda have a simple, happy life. But when Mamie the Mermaid gets tangled in Arthur's fishing line, he must choose his wishes carefully!
This performance will take place on Saturday, February 18th at 1:00 pm.
Cost: $10.00 for adults, $7.00 for ages 16 & Under
1:00 pmFeb. 18, 2012 - Feb. 19, 2012
The Ark’s 25th Annual Storytelling Festival
The Ark, 316 Main St., Ann Arbor
(734) 761-1800
Each year The Ark revives the oldest of all the arts with our February Storytelling Festival, featuring talespinners from far and wide. This year's tellers are New Hampshire-born Willy Claflin, Hungary's Zalka Csenge Virág, Kalamazoo's Alison Downey, and a mystery guest. Sunday's program features kid-oriented stories from our 2012 Storytelling Festival artists. The Ark's 25th annual Storytelling Festival is a collaboration with the Ann Arbor Storytellers' Guild.
Cost: $20/Sat. and $10/Sun
Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m.Feb. 18, 2012 - Feb. 19, 2012
Cantata Singer’s Valentine’s Concert “Serenades and Nocturnes: Songs of Love Lost and Love Found”
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 420 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI
(734) 996-8867
The Ann Arbor Cantata Singers are dedicated to the presentation of great choral literature at the highest standards of artistic achievement. Our goal is to maintain growth, not only in musical excellence, but also in service to the community.
The Ann Arbor Cantata Singers were founded by Dr. Rosella Duerksen, who saw a need in the community for a small, independent, high quality chorus. The chorus was nurtured through the 1960's by directors Robert Pratt, Paul Foelber, Morris Risenhoover and Richard Crawford. Conductor Bradley Bloom, who retired in 1994, led the ensemble for twenty years and solidified its reputation as one of the finest choruses in the region.
Ann Arbor Cantata Singers
Valentine's Concert, "Serenades and Nocturnes: Songs of Love lost and Love Found"
Music of Brahms, Elgar, Vaughn Williams and others
Cost: General Admission, $12; Students/Seniors, $10; 18 and under, free
Sunday, 4 p.m.Feb. 19, 2012 - May. 26, 2012
Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra 2012 Concert Season
WCC Towsley Auditorium, EMU Pease Auditorium and Ypsilanti's Riverside Park
(734) 507-1451
2012 Concert Season:
Feb. 19 - Friends in Song III, 3:30 pm at the WCC Towsley Auditorium
April 29 - Experience The Master, 3:30 pm at the EMU Pease Auditorium
May 26 - Annual Riverside Park Pops Concert, 2:00 pm at Ypsilanti's Riverside Park (This is a free event)
Cost: $12 Adults; $6 Seniors 65+ and Students; $6 Children 12 and under; Family of 4 or more $30.
3:30 p.m.February 21, 2012
Folktales and Fantasy
1800 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(734) 647-7600
Listen to a folktale and then create your own legend story collage, complete with items found in nature. $5.00 per child includes activities and materials. Limited class size; preregistration requested.
Cost: $5.00 per Child
10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.February 22, 2012
Winter Trek
1800 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(734) 647-7600
Come ready to spend a few nature packed hours at Matthaei as you create your own eco-treasure hunt. Explore the trails and look for signs of animals in winter.
Cost: This is a free event.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.February 23, 2012
Papermaking and Nature Journals
1800 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(734) 647-7600
Make beautiful paper from recycled newsprint and explore nature through writing and observations. $5.00 per child includes activities and materials. Limited class size; preregistration requested.
Cost: $5.00 per Child
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.February 24, 2012
Fairie Gardens an Troll Houses
1800 North Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(734) 647-7600
Fairies and trolls are visiting! Welcome them by helping us construct fairie dwellings for the Conservatory and the Gaffield Children’s Garden. Also, build a fairie garden and a troll house to coax fairies and trolls into visiting your home. A Winter Adventure Saturday program at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. $5.00 per child includes activities and materials. Limited class size; preregistration requested
Cost: $5.00 per Child
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Feb. 25, 2012 - Apr. 08, 2012
Matthaei Botanical Gardens - Celebrating 50 Years on Dixboro Road
1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(734) 647-7600
The University of Michigan Mattaei Botanical Gardens is 50 this year! Come and celebrate a half century on Dixboro Road by travelling back in time to see images of the Botanical Gardens' buildings and conservatory as they were being built; discover historic plants in the conservatory, and experience the Botanical Gardens as one of the best places on campus for students, faculty, staff, and the public to discover, learn and connect with nature.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens is open 7 days a week, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday - Sunday, 10:00am - 8:00pm; Wednesday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Cost: This is a free event.
March 11, 2012
Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K Walk & Run
Downtown Ann Arbor
Save A Heart is an organization that raises funds to benefit patients and their families who come to the Michigan Congenital Heart Center at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Highly experienced cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, intensive care specialists, nurses, social workers, anesthesiologists and radiologists provide comprehensive care for infants, children and young adults with congenital heart disease.
Funds raised by Save A Heart support families with travel, lodging and other expenses. These funds also support clinical research. In a time when more medical costs are being shifted to the patient, one of the goals is to relieve the families’ financial burdens during a very stressful period in their lives.
Start Times: Kid's Dash - 8:45 AM, Kid's Kilometer - 9:00 AM, 5K Run/Walk - 9:30 AM
Cost: $10.00 - $40.00 - varies based on age and time of registration
Starts at 7:15 amMar. 16, 2012 - Mar. 18, 2012
40th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow
Pioneer High School, 601 West Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor
The Dance for Mother Earth powwow attracts American Indian dancers, singers and drummers from throughout the nation. Dancers ranging in age from toddlers to elders compete in several styles of dance---fancy, traditional, grass and jingle dress---wearing traditional and contemporary regalia. Competing drum groups provide vocal and rhythmic accompaniment to the dancers as they themselves are judged. Cash prizes are presented to winners in all the competitions.
A variety of American Indian culture is expressed through vendor exhibits of arts, crafts, music, contemporary and traditional foods, and information on social and political issues that currently challenge local, regional and national American Indian communities.
Cost: TBA
Schedule: TBAMarch 17, 2012
The 39th Annual Dexter Pioneer Arts Fair
Creekside Intermediate School, 2615 Baker Rd. Dexter
(734) 426-8114
This juried show features over 50 artisans who demonstrate their traditional folk crafts and offer them for sale. Included are jewelry, stained glass, weaving, quilting, water colors, wood carving, spinning, toys, and lace making.
The Fair is sponsored by the Dexter Area Historical Society and proceeds support the work of the Society and maintenance of the Dexter Area Historical Museum.
Cost: $3 for adults, .50 students K-12
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.March 17, 2012
Performance Network Theatre’s Saturday Series for Young Adults - Fabliscious
120 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor
(734) 663-0681
Fabliscious, with Book and Lyrics by Kimberly Yost, Music by Patrick Farrell and Gene Gaunt.
Fast! Fun! Fabulous! This multicultural musical will have audiences in stitches. All of the classic fables are here, but with a modern flair! This delightfully entertaining performance humorously reminds children of the lessons and morals that have been taught for thousands of years.
The performance will take place on Saturday, March 17th at 1:00 pm.
Cost: $10.00 for adults, $7.00 for ages 16 & Under
1:00 pmMarch 24, 2012
Saline Community Education Spring Craft Show
Saline Middle School, 7190 N. Maple Rd., Saline
(734) 429-5922
Over 135 creative craft persons, showcasing their most recent and exceptional work from throughout Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, will travel to this 17th annual show. Crafters' wares will include seasonal decorating decor, baskets, jewelry, tole painting, folk art, quilting, primitives, stained glass, floral, ceramics, clothing (children's and adult) wood, toys, silk and dried flowers, candles and furniture.
Cost: $2-General Admission, Free-Children 5 and Under
8:00a.m.-3:30p.m.March 30, 2012
1st Annual Foolmoon
Washington Street, Ann Arbor
(734)763-7550
It's a street party filled with luminous sculptures and shadowy figures. It is the first annual, and is an extention of 'Festifools' party taking place on Sunday, April 1st.
More details to come..
Cost: This is a free event.
Dusk - MidnightApr. 13, 2012 - Apr. 15, 2012
Ann Arbor Antiques Market
5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI
734.662.0496 x 207
In 2012, the Ann Arbor Antiques Market will continue its tradition as a mainstay in the field of antiques and select collectibles. The Market offers the public a vast selection of quality antiques in the comfortable surroundings of seven buildings and numerous tent canopies.
For 44 years the Ann Arbor Antiques Market has offered a wide range of quality antiques and collectibles to buyers throughout the United States and Canada.
Exhibitors have sucessfully offered for sale every type of antique imaginable from early Americana to Art Deco. The large crowds at each show have provided dealers with knowledgeable customers and have given an economic boost to the entire field of diversified collecting throughout the years.
Cost: To Be Announced
To Be AnnouncedApril 14, 2012
Matthaei Botanical Garden’s Super Seedlings – A Little Green Thumbs Program
Matthaei Botanical Gardens 1800 N. Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 647-7600
What a great way to celebrate Earth Day! Discover heirloom varieties seeds that have been passed down from grandparents to grandchildren. Explore how you can create a small garden at home. Plant seeds to take home and sprout and help plant seeds that will grow into seedlings for the Gaffield Children’s Garden. A great event for all including the little ones.
Cost: This is a free event.
10:00 - 12:00 p.m.Apr. 16, 2012 - May. 31, 2012
Imagine/Align - Daffodil Display at Nichols Arboretum
Nichols Arboretum
Imagine/Align is a site-specific, community-based art installation by Susan Skarsgard at the University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum. This project, which bloomed for the first time in March 2004, is a one-half mile long line of 20,000 yellow daffodils traversing the environment, mapping thought and inspiring contemplation.
This is the fourth bloom for this community art project. Please visit Nichols Arboretum and walk the line to experience this project that involved the help of over 150 community volunteers. And especially, to witness the contemplative power of the mark of a single line.
Bloom time is late April through May.
Cost: This is a free event.
AnytimeApr. 21, 2012 - Apr. 22, 2012
Ann Arbor Orchid Festival, Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Matthaei Botanical Gardens 1800 N. Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 647-7600
This exhibit will feature a number of exhibits with orchids in bloom and plants and supplies for sale. Also, free talks and demonstrations both days. Free admission. Hours: Sale area 10 am–4:30 pm Sat. & Sun.; show hours noon–4:30 pm Sat.; 10 am–4:30 pm Sun.; photographers’ hour 9–10 am Sun.
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Orchid Society.
Cost: This is a free event.
Sat.& Sun., April 21 - 22 (See event details for hours).April 28, 2012
Performance Network Theatre’s Saturday Series for Young Adults - Jamie and Jordan
120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor
(734) 663-0681
'Jamie and Jordan,' with Book and Lyrics by Kim Carney, music by Gene Gaunt.
Born in the same hospital on the same day, neighbors Jamie and Jordan are lifelong best friends until a twist of fate (and ankle!) separates them. This hilarious musical tale teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and healthy friendship - both important for long lasting happiness.
This performance will take place on Saturday, April 28th at 1:00 pm.
Cost: $10.00 for adults, $7.00 for ages 16 & Under
1:00 pmApr. 28, 2012 - Apr. 29, 2012
32nd Annual Ann Arbor/Saline, Michigan Classic Bicycle Show and Swap Meet
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor/Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI
248-642-6639
This annual one day event held at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds will host over 250 dealers from across the continent. At last year’s show more than 7,000 Classic, Vintage and Collectible bicycles were on site representing nearly every major bicycle maker in the last century.
Cost: To Be Announced
To Be AnnouncedApril 29, 2012
The Dawn Farm 3rd Annual Ride for Recovery
Dawn Farm, 6633 Stony Creek Road, Ypsilanti
Anna Byberg, (734)485-8725
The Ride for Recovery is a family fun and fitness event, and a fundraiser for Dawn Farm. There will be bike rides, runs and walks, with opportunities to participate at any fitness level. Registration includes a Ride for Recovery T-shirt and a 'Fun Day at the Farm' event for all riders/runners/walkers and their families - food, hayrides, tours of the working farm, kid's activities in the Dawn Farm Community Barn, and more! We'll have a 'Recovery Celebration' (with hot food) from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. All Rides, jogs, and walks start and end at Dawn Farm in Ypsilanti. The event is supported by Team MANA, a cycling team of nurse anesthetists in Michigan who fundraise through biking. This event has been officially endorsed by the Michigan Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports!
In addition to a fun event that the entire family can enjoy, the Ride for Recovery provides and opportunity to support a critical community service. Founded in 1973, Dawn Farm provides effective, compassionate and hope-filled professional care to members of our community who struggle with alcohol/other drug problems. Dawn Farm's continuum of services includes residential treatment, detoxification services, outpatient treatment, transitional housing, and community outreach programs that meet people with addictions where they are, whether in the mainstream of society, on the streets, or in jail. Dawn Farm is committed to helping people find recovery, regardless of their ability to pay. Community support for events like the Ride for Recovery helps to keep these vital services available for those who need them most.
Bike Rides:
- 100 Metric Century “Serenity” ride starts at 8am
- 45 mile “Honesty” ride starts at 8am
- 25 mile “Openness” ride starts at 9am
- 10k “Willingness” ride starts at 10am
- 5k/10k rides start at 10am
NOTE – Helmets are MANDATORY for all riders!
NOTE – We are requesting that the road will be closed to traffic during the 5k/10k shuffle-we will announce the result on our website when we receive notification.
Runs/Jogs/Walks:
- 5k/10k “Stony Creek Shuffle” 10am to noon
NOTE - We are requesting that the road will be closed to traffic during the 5k/10k shuffle-we will announce the result on our website when we receive notification.
Registration:
- Register online at firstgiving.com/dawnfarm, with this form, or at the REGISTRATION AREA
- Registration Area will be open on April 29 starting at 7:30am
Cost: $25 registration fee until April 15, 2012; registration after April 15 will be $30
8:00 am - 3:00 pmMay. 04, 2012 - May. 05, 2012
2012 Ann Arbor Juggling Festival
Wide World Sports, 2140 Oak Valley Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan
(248) 990-8084.
Games
Lessons
Workshops
Prop Vendors
Open juggling for all!
Watch this space for more details!
Questions? Email juggling.festival@umich.edu or call Micah Tessler at (248) 990-8084.
Interested in organizing a workshop? Email Paul Wolberg (pswolberg, at comcast dot net).
You can also sign up for our juggling festival announcements email list
Cost: Adults: $2. Free admission for children under 12 years of age.
Saturday, 10am-5 p.m.May 06, 2012
Water Hill Music Festival
Water Hill Neighborhood, Ann Arbor
The Water Hill Music Festival is a one-of-a-kind music festival featuring residents of the Water Hill neighborhood of Ann Arbor, Michigan, performing on their front porches for other neighbors and visitors who stroll from house to house.
2012 Line-Up (so far) - The Vibrations, Jerry Hancock, Dan Mulholland, Brian Delaney, Andy Adamson, Rich Dishman, Tree Town Community Chorus (more announcements to come).
Sunday, May 6th, 2012, 2 to 6 pm Wear comfortable shoes, loose-fitting clothes and a hat, fill a water bottle and set off to wander Water Hill. You’ll find festival yard signs planted in front yards all over the neighborhood indicating sites where resident musicians will be performing on their own front porches, front yards, driveways, etc. (Some pianists will be inviting people inside to their piano rooms.) Chairs will be available on some lawns, but carrying a lightweight folding chair or camp stool might be a good idea.
Who, where and when? To know who is performing where and when you can print out the latest program from this site before you leave home or find it in printed form at locations around the neighborhood on the day of the event.
Parking: The best place to leave your car is parked in your driveway. But if you’re not lucky enough to bike or walk to the event don’t worry, there’s plenty of free parking available on streets throughout the neighborhood. Wherever you land please plan to park just once and experience the festival on foot, unless you have special needs.
Public facilities: Hunt Park, at the top of Spring Street, is a nice place for a lunch or dinner picnic, and has water and public restrooms. Belize Park is centrally located in the neighborhood at the corner of Fountain & Summit. It also boasts a drinking fountain, play structure, tree-shaded benches and a picnic table. Big City Bakery, at the corner of Miller and Spring, is a good source for coffee, muffins, scones, and on May 6th they’re offering a 2-for-1 special on their famous homemade dingdongs and extending their hours to 6 pm. Newly landscaped West Park, which borders the neighborhood to the south across Miller Avenue, features a playground and fields, and has a parking lot off Chapin Street.
Cost: This is a free event.
2:00pm - 6:00pmMay 19, 2012
Performance Network Theatre’s Saturday Series for Young Adults - Wolverine Will
120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor
(734) 663-0581
'Wolverine Will' by Carla Milarch.
From Lumber Jacks to lug nuts, Wolverine William takes you on a whirlwind tour of Michigan History. Developed by a 1st grade teacher and theatre educator, this performance is specifically geared to augment your curriculum. It is a k-6 show that is 'Pure Michigan!'
The performance will take place on Saturday, May 19th at 1:00 pm.
Cost: $10.00 for adults, $7.00 for ages 16 & Under
1:00 pmJun. 01, 2012 - Jun. 02, 2012
17th Annual African American Downtown Festival
Location- Downtown Ann Arbor on North Fourth Avenue & East Ann Street.
(734) 485-8889
The AADF annually pays tribute to the Historic Black Business District of Ann Arbor through music, art, theatre, dance, poetry, crafts, merchandise, food, and kids' activities.
Cost: This is a free event.
Saturday, June 2 from 9am-9pm.Jun. 02, 2012 - Jun. 03, 2012
Chelsea Painters 39th Annual Art Fair
TBD
1-800-888-9487
From humble beginnings in 1973, the Annual Chelsea Painters Art Fair has gone on to become the area’s premier Fine Arts fair. Twenty-five to thirty highly accomplished artists exhibit work done in a variety of media: watercolor, encaustic, gouache, acrylic, oil, pastels, monotype and mixed media.
All pieces on display are original pieces of Fine Art.
Many of the artists also display hand-crafted note cards suitable for framing.
Come Light Rain or Shine (the Art Fair will close for high winds, hail, lightning, strong rain or flooding.
and re-open once the weather settles. The Art Fair will not re-open if a storm strikes late in the day).
Children’s activities sponsored by the Chelsea Center for the Arts.
A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Chelsea Center for the Arts (CCA) and to the Chelsea Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express Accepted
For More Information: 1-800-888-9487
****In the past, the setting for the Art Fair has been a comfortably shaded area on the Chelsea Community Hospital campus. However, because of construction, the 2012 Art Fair is expected to be held somewhere else. The announcement of the location will be in May.****
Cost: This is a free event.
10:00 am - 5:00 pmJun. 02, 2012 - Jun. 03, 2012
Taste of Ann Arbor, Main Street area
Downtown, Ann Arbor
(734) 668-7112
Enjoy a taste of Ann Arbor! This annual community event features local restaurants offering visitors bite size, and some not so bite size, tastes of what they do best. Live music and children's activities. Free Admission. Tickets for food tastes can be purchased at the event. All are welcome.
2011 Restaurant participants include:
• Arbor Brewing Company
• Blue Tractor
• Busch’s
• Cafe Habana
• Conor O’Neill’s Traditional Irish Pub
• Gratzi
• Real Seafood Company
• La Dolce Vita
• Carson’s American Bistro
• Sabor Latino
• Miki Japanese Restaurant
• Black Pearl
• Blue Nile
• Cupcake Station
• Shalimar
• Parthenon
• The Melting Pot
• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
• More
Cost: This is a free event.
Sunday, June 3rd. Time: TBAJun. 07, 2012 - Jun. 08, 2012
The 12th Annual Mayor’s Green Fair on Main Street in Ann Arbor
Main Street, Ann Arbor MI
(734) 794-6161, ext. 41602.
During the annual Green Fair, Downtown Main Street will be open to pedestrians for free entertainment, food, and over 120 exhibits with environmental information, hands-on activities for youth, Clean Energy Expo, Green Commute Options, BikeFest, WasteKnot Business Partners, walking tours, and more. For more information, please call the Mayor's Office at 734.794-6161 x 41602. WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!
Cost: This is a free event.
Friday, June 8, 2012 from 6 to 9 p.m.Jun. 14, 2012 - Jul. 08, 2012
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2012
Ingalls Mall on North University campus
(734) 994-5999
Stay tuned for the 2012 lineup!
Ticketed performances of music, dance, comedy, and theater by national and international artists at various campus and downtown venues. Also, Top of the Park, a nightly series of free outdoor concerts, movies, and family activities at Ingalls Mall on North University (except Mondays). Tickets: 764-2538. June 15-July 8, 2012.
Cost: TBA
Various showtimes and activities (TBA)Jun. 29, 2012 - Jun. 30, 2012
Picnic at German Park
German Park 5549 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 769-0048
An Ann Arbor area summer tradition! German food and libations for sale, with special dance performances by the German Park Dancers. Dance band begins at 4 p.m.
NO ONE UNDER 21 ADMITTED without parent/guardian; photo ID required. No credit/debit cards or checks accepted; no ATM available.
Please: picnic baskets, coolers, food or beverages MAY NOT be brought into the park.
Event dates:
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Cost: $5 (12 and under free)
Admission gate open 4–9 p.m.; park closes at 11 p.m.Jul. 12, 2012 - Jul. 13, 2012
Rolling Sculpture Car Show on Main Street
Main St. and Liberty St., downtown Ann Arbor
(734) 668-7112
More than 400 antique, classic, and concept cars on display downtown. July 13, 2012.
Cost: This is a free event.
Time of Event: To Be AnnouncedJul. 13, 2012 - Jul. 14, 2012
Saline Celtic Festival
Mill Pond Park, West Bennett Street, Saline, MI
(734) 944-2810
Everyone is welcome at the Saline Celtic Festival! Whether or not you have Celtic ancestry, you are invited to :
- Listen to live music from regional and international headliners under the tents
- Watch and participate in dancing: Highland, Scottish Country Dancing, Cape Breton, Irish sean nos, and more
- Witness amazing athletic events while you enjoy a beer or lemonade
- Shop the outdoor markets of crafts persons and specialty merchants
- See the dogs, cows, sheep, birds of prey, and Millie the mascot
- Watch costumed reenactors demonstrate their skills, see jousters and their horses in action
- Stroll the park, paint a shield with the kids, braid a maypole and listen to bagpipes
Cost: TBA
TBAJul. 15, 2012 - Jul. 16, 2012
8th Annual Townie Street Party
East Washington Street, between Thayer and Fletcher
Fund-raiser and kick-off event for the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original. Townie Street Party happens on East Washington Street, between Thayer and Fletcher. With live music; art activities; a kids’ art fair; food and drink vendors; and an enclosed, private bar for Townie Friends of the Fair, the event provides locals with the chance to gather and enjoy an evening of free outdoor entertainment.
Cost: This is a free event.
Time of Event: To Be AnnouncedJul. 17, 2012 - Jul. 21, 2012
53rd Annual Ann Arbor Art Fair
Downtown Ann Arbor
This event, which is composed of 4 independent fairs, draws more than 1,000 artists and, promoters claim, more than half a million visitors over 4 days. In addition to the fairs, there are free concerts and a variety of food and drink vendors.
The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original (734-994-5260, artfair.org), is at Ingalls Mall between North University and W. Washington.
The State Street Area Art Fair (734-663-6511, a2statestreetartfair.com) is in the shopping districts around State and Liberty.
The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair (734-662-3382, theguild.org/art_fair_summer.html) has a downtown section on Main and Liberty and a campus section on S. State.
Ann Arbor's South University Art Fair (734-663-5300, a2southu.com) occupies most of the South University business district and adjoining East University and Church.
Cost: This is a free event.
9am - 9pm each dayJuly 19, 2012
Manchester Chicken Broil
Alumni Memorial Field, Manchester, MI
734-657-3690
The Chicken Broil provides a delicious chicken dinner complete with ½ chicken, roll with butter, fresh made cole slaw with secret local recipe, radishes, chips and beverage. Additional soft drinks, water and ice cream are available as extras. Entertainment and lots of camaraderie are provided for your enjoyment along with an antique car show.
Net proceeds from this event are used to benefit a variety of causes in the Manchester area, including the public schools, community parks, library and local civic organizations.
Cost: $8 in advance, $9 at the gate
4:00 - 8:00pmJul. 26, 2012 - Jul. 28, 2012
Sounds & Sights Festival
Downtown Chelsea
(734) 433-2787
The Sounds & Sights Festival is an annual summer festival in historic and culturally savvy Chelsea, Michigan. The event started over three decades ago as merchant sidewalk sales and has since burgeoned into a highlight of summer that draws visitors from all over the state and beyond. The two-day, three-night event features an open-air art market, live music, a food and social tent, children's entertainment and activities, a classic car show, and much more. The open-air art market is back for its 2nd year and expanding, after a successful debut in 2011 at this popular festival and the organizers are looking for artists and fine craftsmen and women to be a part of the event.
Cost: This is a free event.
Thur. 6-8 p.m.; Fri & Sat 12 - 8 p.m.Jul. 27, 2012 - Aug. 03, 2012
77th Annual Saline Community Fair
Washtenaw County Farms Council, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Saline, MI 48176
734-429-1131
The Saline Community Fair is celebrating its 77th year! Carnival rides are always a favorite for families to enjoy along with events scheduled every day. Activities and admission prices will be decided soon. Go to the fair website for a complete daily schedule.
Cost: To Be Announced
All dayAug. 04, 2012 - Aug. 05, 2012
Thunder Over Michigan Air Show
Yankee Air Museum, Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, MI
(734) 483-4030
See demonstrations from the largest gathering of B-17s in the world. Meet legendary WWII veterans who flew and maintained them. See the U.S. Navy's top fighter and attack aircraft, the F/A-18F SuperHornet. Also witness a battlefield reenactment and much, much more!
Cost: $20-$25, $30 at the gate. Kids 15 yrs and under are free
9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. SundayAug. 11, 2012 - Aug. 12, 2012
5th Annual Pet Fest
Washtenaw County Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
(734) 929-6533
We at The Pet Emporium are excited to announce our 5th annual Pet Festival, to be held August 11th & 12th, 2012! Pet Fest, a 2-day event this year, will be located at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds between Ann Arbor and Saline.
Our festival has enjoyed a great response, over the years, with thousands in attendance and hundreds of pets finding homes. Plus, our guests have discovered countless local products and services provided by a growing number of exhibitors each year.
Pet Fest is the largest pet festival in southeastern Michigan with an annual attendance of nearly 5,000 passionate pet owners. Our goal is to help local rescue groups and shelters find homes for foster pets and to offer a venue to artisans, service providers, and vendors where they may display to the public. We have enjoyed hosting over a 100 diverse and interesting booths each year and we are dedicated to making Pet Fest fun for all, exhibitors and attendees alike.
Cost: This is a free event.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. both daysSeptember 09, 2012
Dawn Farm 39th Anniversary Jamboree
Dawn Farm, 6633 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti
Megan Rodgers (734) 485-8725
When people want to have a great time while supporting a great cause, they head for the annual Dawn Farm Jamboree. The Jamboree is a family event with free admission and free activities for all ages, including great live music all day by a popular band, hayrides, animals to pet, pony rides, lots of games and activities for children, a rock climbing wall, tours of the 74 acre farm, and live and silent auctions, including a gift table with a variety of donated goods and services - many at bargain prices! Food and beverages will be available. Our 'Fellow Traveler' award ceremony will honor one or more supporters for their contributions to Dawn Farm and the recovering community. Dawn Farm welcomes old friends and new friends to join us and share in celebrating our successes in helping people with alcohol and other drug additions become part of the recovering community, and to celebrate the tremendous power of hope, recovery and community in the lives of individuals, families, and our entire society. Funds raised from the sales and auctions will help defray treatment costs for individuals who need help and lack resources.
Cost: This is a free event.
1:00 pm - 6:00 pmNovember 03, 2012
‘Crafting with Grace’ Arts & Crafts Show
New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor
Patricia, (734) 368-8897
'Crafting with Grace' is a juried arts & crafts show featuring 50+ artisans with their handcrafted unique items for sale. Your admissions fee entitles you to a free door prize entry (you do not need to be present to win). Concessions include home-made baked goods, and there will be a complimentary 'Kids Kraft Korner' and face painting. This event welcomes all ages and offers a great opportunity to get a great gift for the holidays. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Ann Arbor community.
*For artists interested in participating, visit http://www.craftingwithgrace.com.
Cost: $2.00 per person, Children 12 & Under are free
10:00 am - 5:00 pmNov. 24, 2012 - Nov. 25, 2012
Rails on Wheels’ Southeast Michigan Train Show
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI
Rails on Wheels was formed in 1988 by a group of model railroaders interested in constructing, displaying and operating a high-performance HO scale model railroad. At the time, only one of the members had the space available for a permanent layout, so we each began to build small, portable sections that could be joined together, incorporating the specifications that would eventually become the Rails on Wheels Module Standards. To promote our goals of educating our members and the public about railroading and the hobby of model railroading, our activities have included monthly meetings and workshops, layout setups at over 75 train shows and the NMRA National Conventions in 1992 and 1997, private layout setups, railfanning outings and trips to train shows and swap meets.
Cost: To Be Announced
Sunday, 10am - 4pmNovember 30, 2012
Midnight Madness on Main Street
Main Street Area, Kerrytown
(734) 668-7112
It's party time in the Main Street area! The stores will be open late! There will be tons of Holiday Sales! Santa Claus and Miss Washtenaw County will be roaming the streets from 7:00 - 9:00 pm! Join local business owners as they welcome guests with extra special savings!
Also, don't forget to head to Kerrytown for a fun-filled evening of shopping and dining. You'll find great holiday sales throughout the stores, strolling carolers, treats, live music, and more!
*Entertainment runs from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, with participating stores staying open until Midnight.
Cost: This is a free event.
Entertainment: 7:00-9:00 pm, participating stores open until Midnight