Where else in 25 square miles could you find the entertainment that's available here? To say nothing of a short drive to the Fisher Theater in Detroit or the events hosted by Eastern Michigan University next door to A2. Nowhere that I know of! 

Did you miss the 2004 Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the original? This fair spawned all of the "wannabees" in town. Carefully juried it offers quality art in many venues. Some of our great restaurants are within a couple blocks of the Art Fair. See you there!

When you're in A2 don't miss a tour of North Campus. The new carillon is stunningly beautiful. Wander into the Art and Architecture Building - there's almost always a jewel of an exhibit in the Slusser Gallery. Walk back behind the North Campus Commons Building and you'll find an enormous courtyard surrounded by the truly magnificent engineering buildings that have appeared over the last decade. The Media Building is worth a stop.

   

What's going on in and around Ann Arbor?

Jazz fans head directly to: 

The Firefly Club
This great jazz club has moved to a new, expanded space at 637 South Main Stree. Good parking, and you can walk to downtown restaurants. Call 665-9090 for more information of visit them on the web at

The Ark is another A2 institution. Tucked into South Main Street with about a dozen great restaurants within a half a block!

Kerrytown Concert House is celebrating it's 20th birthday this fall. We have Deanna Relyea and dedicated supporters to thank for this very special venue. Near the Ann Arbor Farmers Market and the Kerrytown building, the location is excellent with nearby evening parking. The menu is diverse and always spectacular. See link below to check upcoming events.

Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger. What can I say about this? The owner is a stalwart of the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair and without his help it would not happen. He's everywhere - delivering lathes to woodworkers, putting up booths, checking electrical outlets. As far as I can tell he devotes a solid week to the success of the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair. Now we shold talk about the food! Forget every fast food burger you've ever had - this is the ultimate hamburger. The deep-fried vegetables (in canola oil) are awesome. Now you know why your kids want to go to the U. of M. - so that they can enjoy Blimpy Burgers. Wait until winter when they builds "Snow Bears" - that's a real treat.

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES:
Ann Arbor Art Center
117 W. Liberty

Michgan Guild Gallery
118 N. Fourth Avenue

University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S. State Street
The museum is closed while they are building a fabulous addition to this gem. In the meantime there is an offsite gallery. Visit their website for more information.

Washington St. Gallery on Liberty Street
A co-op gallery featuring works of exemplary area artists. Exhibits change monthly.
120 East Liberty St., 734-761-2287. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday 12-5, Friday and Saturday 12-9, Sunday 12-4

THEATRE
The Purple Rose Theatre: Jeff Daniel's repertory theatre in Chelsea, a wonderfully intimate theatre.

RADIO
ANN ARBOR LIFESTYLES
WLBY 1290 AM, Ann Arbors Progressive Radio Station
Saturday from Noon - 1pm

Here is a list of the programs airing with Jackie Wright:
Greenway Project  – Glenn Thompson, Community activist
Greenway  Project - Joe O’Neal, A2 Developer, owner of Kerrytown. Advocate for providing a Greenway in downtown Ann Arbor
Muslim Community Detroit, Southfield, etc. CAIR Group Sally Howell, David Walid, CAIR Council on American- Islamic Relations, Executive director
Anne Epstein – Highscope Educational  Foundation
Eileen Spring, Chris McMullen . Food Gatherers Grillin
Bob Burnside – Builder, focus on green building
Dr. Irwin J. Goldstein, Emeritus Professor at U. of M. Dept. of Biological Chemistry re expansion to Big House
Michigan Reachout Jeannine LoSovage . An opportunity to “reach out” and help.
Suzie Heiney  Washtenaw Land Trust , Guy Williams, President of the Board
Jennifer Fike, Project Manger for Food System Economic Partnership let’s talk local
Turner Geriatric Center – Mary Rumman, Barbara Zaret
Washtenaw Community College Foundation – Dr. Larry Whitfworth, President of the college and Krissa
Rumsey, Grant Developer and Administrator
Kerry Novick, Allen Creek PreSchool founder and advocate for children
Lori and Paul Saginaw -, Zingerman’s family and individual responsibility
Marsha Chamberlin, Ann Arbor Art Center’
Russ Collins, the awesome Michigan Theater 

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Below are links to sites that you might find interesting!

MUSIC/ART LINKS:

• Kerrytown Concert House
• Purple Rose Theater
• The University of Michigan Museum of Art
• Ann Arbor Art Center
• City Guide to area Art

SCHOOLS:
Do you have questions about the various public and private schools? We have comprehensive school information available. Just let me know and a package will be in the mail to you.

• Ann Arbor Public Schools & Rec Dept
• Links to some of Ann Arbor's Public Schools
• Dexter Schools
• Livingston Schools

CITY GUIDES:

• Ann Arbor Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Huron Valley Community Network
• Ann Arbor Observer City Guide
• Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce
• Your SalineGuide
• Pittsfield Township
• Washtenaw County

OTHER LOCAL FAVORITES:

• the Racquet Club.
• Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
• Materials Unlimited
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• or if you need a map to find your way around.

   

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