Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, Ann Arbor.
Sage's Grocery signed a lease with Wickfield Properties to launch a new retail, cafe and sandwich shop at The Point apartments on Main and Madison.
Entrepreneur Brian Lee said the shop will open in winter (serving Italian-Korean flavors) and cater to local residents including those near campus.
Grammy-nominated musical ensemble American Patchwork Quartet will perform a fusion of folk, jazz and world music at The Ark — 316 S.
Main St. — on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets range from $29 to $40 with fees included.
Ann Arbor’s Summer Festival Top of the Park is underway at the University of Michigan campus (915 E.
Washington St.) from Friday, June 12 until Sunday, June 28. The free event features live music, food trucks, and volunteers including high school and college students.
Guest chef John Yelinek, a two-time James Beard semifinalist, will serve a fixed tasting menu at Echelon Kitchen and Bar on Monday, June 22 at 8 p.m. at 200 S.
Main St. in Ann Arbor and the dinner costs $200 per person with wine pairings & a la carte cocktails.
A sanitary sewer overflow of less than 300 gallons was contained at UM’s Taubman Health Sciences Library (1135 Catherine St.) on Tuesday, Jun.
16. UM, city, and environmental teams responded promptly to clear the blockage from a local paving project and clean the landscaped area.
Ann Arbor Housing Commission will purchase the Avia Lofts complex at 800 Victors Way to convert 114 units into affordable housing, following a Monday City Council approval of $1.2 million and using innovative 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bonds to finance up to a $19.5 million project.
Michigan football extended offers to the sons of two former stars during a summer camp in Ann Arbor.
Marquis Ray from Pickerington North and Mario Manningham Jr. from Archbishop Hoban announced their offers on social media, highlighting the team’s push for legacy players.
Cleary University will host its 11th annual Big Cat Golf Classic on Friday, July 17 at Chemung Hills Golf Course in Howell to support its athletic program.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. and fees include meals, prizes, and contests.
Zingerman's Garage Sale Extravaganza
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Zingerman's Delicatessen — Free entry — Discover amazing deals at a classic garage sale with fun activities for the whole family.
Renaissance Madrigal Consort
The Arbor Consort, the official madrigal group of the Michigan Renaissance Festival, sings greatest hits of the 1500s by Byrd, Dowland, Monteverdi, Palestrina and others, in Elizabethan dress. Saturday June 20 at 7pm at Genesis of Ann Arbor 2309 Packard Street, tickets $15 adults, $10 students, under 5 free at door or visit website.
Jurassic Adventure Picnic
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Stone Chalet Bed and Breakfast Inn and Event Center — $29 per person — Experience a unique dinosaur-themed picnic on Father's Day with live-action dinosaur interactions for the whole family.
Esther Rose Live
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $24.00 — Catch Esther Rose as she combines pop and country storytelling in a captivating live performance.
Handmade Moments Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $24.00 — Experience a captivating blend of American music from a talented duo featuring ornate instrumentation and infectious vocals.
Anna Garcia & Friends at Yes, Ann Improv Fest
7:00 p.m. — Michigan Theater — $31.50-$81.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with top improv performers including Anna Garcia and friends.
Showcase of New & Remodeled Homes
Time TBA — Ann Arbor, Michigan — Free entry — Explore 15 stunning homes featuring innovative designs and outdoor living.
River Rescue Training
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Ann Arbor, Michigan — Cost info not provided — Master essential kayak safety skills with hands-on practice in essential rescue techniques.
Blake Whyte Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $24.00 — Experience a soulful journey through music and storytelling with the talented Blake Whyte.
Davy Knowles Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the unmistakable guitar prowess of Davy Knowles across acoustic and electric styles.
Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears Live
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — Tickets start at $75 — Experience an unforgettable night of music with Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears.
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