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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.Feb. 12, 2012 - Mar. 04, 2012
The New Theatre Project
Mix Studio Theatre, 130 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti
(734) 645-9776
Season 2: Revelation
The 2012 New Work Series:
Fugue - Pay what you can previews Feb 10-11, 2012; Performances Feb. 17- March 4, 2012
Decision Pending - Pay what you can previews April 6-7, 2012; Performances April 13-29, 2012
All Alone with You - Pay what you can previews May 11-12, 2012; Performances May 18- June 3, 2012
The Tempest Project - Pay what you can previews June 22-23, 2012; Performances June 29-July 15, 2012
Cost: $10 and $15
TBAFeb. 12, 2012 -
Symphony Orchestra
College Place Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
(734) 487-4380
Professor Kevin Miller conducts the EMU Symphony Orchestra. One of the winners of the concerto/aria competition will perform with the orchestra. Pease Auditorium, 3:00 pm.
Cost: This is a free event.
03:00 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.Mar. 28, 2012 - Mar. 29, 2012
New Song & Holt Internatiol present WINTER JAM at EMU Convocation Center
Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, 799 North Hewitt Road Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
734.487.5386
The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular has featured many of the top names in Christian music, including TobyMac, Third Day, Newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Jeremy Camp, among others. The Winter Jam 2011 Tour Spectacular outpaced attendance for all other tours in the first quarter, including Bon Jovi, U2 and Lady Gaga.
Show time: 7:00 PM
Door time: 6:00 PM
JAM NATION door time: 4:30 PM
Hosted by: Newsong
Speaker: Nick Hall
Illusionist: Brock Gil
Artists: Skillet, Sanctus Real, Peter Furler, Kari Jobe, Building 429, Group 1 Crew, Dara Maclean, For King and Country, We As Human Since its formation by NewSong in 1995.
Cost: $10
Thursday, 6pm – 11pmApr. 03, 2012 - Apr. 04, 2012
MAC MILLER LIVE AT EMU Convocation Center
Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, 799 N Hewitt Rd., Ypsilanti Township, MI 48197
734.487.5386
Prime Social Group Presents MAC MILLER LIVE AT EMU wsg/ The Cool Kids and The Come Ups.
One of hip hop’s up and coming stars, Mac Miller, is set to return to the Detroit area on Wednesday, April 4 at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center. Miller started recording music in 2007 after getting noticed for his impressive freestyle skills. In 2010 this Pittsburgh native was offered a deal with Rostrum Records and released his debut K.I.D.S. that same year. After a handful of mixtapes, he followed up this release with 2011’s Blue Slide Park. Best known for the singles “Donald Trump” and “Nikes on my Feet”, Miller was named the iTunes 2011 Hip Hop Breakthrough Artist of the Year. In addition, DJBooth.net raved about Blue Slide Park saying, “after Blue Slide Park it’s going to become increasingly hard not to pay attention to Mac Miller.”
Cost: $28
Wednesday, 7pm – 11pmApril 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 pmAug. 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. SundaySeptember 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 pm