Rain or Shine Family Activities in the Downtown Ypsilanti Entertainment District




Crossroads Summer Festival –3rd Annual Ypsilanti CROSSROADS Music Festival located on N Washington Street between Michigan Avenue and Pearl St . (If it rains we move indoors to 23 N. Washington -smoking will not be permitted inside during this event).

The music kicks off at 7 pm with a performance by Abra Wise. Tonight’s headliner Hullabaloo, starts at 8 p.m. (approx. time). The music runs until 10 p.m.





Parking is Free in the North and South Huron Lots as well as the Pearl Street and N. Adams Street Lots. Some seating provided or bring your own lawn chair.

A reminder that The City's special event ordinance Section 10-288(c) prohibits the following within the special event area: dogs (except service dogs), horses, farm animals, uncaged domestic animals, snakes, exotic animals, bicycles, skateboards, roller-skates, rollerblades, and glass containers.




Friday July 25




Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. Rhythms of Life, a new show featuring ceramics by Yiu-Keung Lee and textiles by Lois Bryant, Sally Houck, and Marilyn M. Prucka. Thursdays–Saturdays, 3:00-9:00 PM, and Sundays, 1:30-4:00 PM.




Saturday July 26



Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. Rhythms of Life, a new show featuring ceramics by Yiu-Keung Lee and textiles by Lois Bryant, Sally Houck, and Marilyn M. Prucka. Thursdays–Saturdays, 3:00-9:00 PM, and Sundays, 1:30-4:00 PM.




Sunday July 27




Dreamland Theater - 26 N. Washington - The Dreamland Puppet Troup presents an original program: The Story of the Dragon and His Dinosauer Friend (this productions follows the tale of the dragon met in their charming play Goldilocks and Red Riding Hood vs. the Monsters). 3:30pm. $5 admission, children 3 and under free.




Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. Rhythms of Life, a new show featuring ceramics by Yiu-Keung Lee and textiles by Lois Bryant, Sally Houck, and Marilyn M. Prucka. Thursdays–Saturdays, 3:00-9:00 PM, and Sundays, 1:30-4:00 PM.




Midweek Family Activities at the Ypsilanti District Library Michigan Avenue Branch – 229 W. Michigan




For a complete listing of activities at the Whittaker Road and Superior Township Branches please scroll down to the last section of this email.



Monday July 28




Kids’ Club Storytime 10:30 am Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Drop-in preschool songs and storytime followed by a simple craft.






Tuesday July 29




Animation Club Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 31, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Registration Required. Interested in animation? Want to learn how it’s done? Learn how your eye and brain process what you see. Make your own animations and fun 3-D photos. 482-4110 ext. 1385

Chess Club and Family Game Night 6-8:30 pm. Drop in. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1386. Tuesday is game night! Play Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Uno, Sorry, Twister and other fun games.



The Knitting Club 6:30-8 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Open to knitters of all skill levels. Bring your supplies to complete an ongoing project or begin a new one. Learn new skills and meet new friends.




Kids Only Book Club 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets monthly for snacks and discussion about books selected just for them. For more information call 482-4110 ext. 1390




Wednesday July 30

English as a Second Language Book Group 11 am. Study English as a Second Language in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Our English Book Club will use books and other materials written in English as a framework for our conversations! Questions? Call 482-4110 ext. 1385 or 1320.

PC Basic Skills 6 pm. Free. Drop-in. Learn the parts and proper use of the computer and Windows basics including opening, and closing applications and managing files and folders. Also an introduction to surfing the internet.




Thursday July 31

Drop-In Computer Lab 1-3 pmFree. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385. Teach yourself to type or improve your PC skills with free tutorials.




Animation Club Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 31, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Registration Required. Interested in animation? Want to learn how it’s done? Learn how your eye and brain process what you see. Make your own animations and fun 3-D photos. 482-4110 ext. 1385.



Kids Club Movie Night 6pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Watch movies that have been adapted from children’s best-loved books. Popcorn included! Tonight we’ll view Babe, the heartwarming ‘tail’ of an orphaned pig who wants to be a sheepdog. It is rated G.



Downtown Ypsilanti Entertainment District at Night



Friday July 25




Best Danged Sports Bar– 13 N. Washington (Upstairs) Featuring some of the finest Michigan Microbrews. Monthly drink and beer specials. 6½ & 8 foot tables and darts.




Club Divine - 23 N. Washington. High Energy Dance Mix (70's, 80's, 90's and a touch of today).




Dreamland Theater - 26 N. Washington: Live music featuring Patrick Elkins, Actual Birds & Dos Hermanos.




Elbow Room - 6 S. Washington Featuring some of the finest Michigan Microbrews Live music featuring Mazinga, Koyoto Cutout and Annie Palmer. Also, Rock ‘n Rummage- A great opportunity to find fill in missing pieces of your rock memorabilia collection. Now serving munchies Thursday-Saturday. Pool table. Cover.



Haab’s Restaurant – 18 W. Michigan Featuring some of the finest Michigan Microbrews An Ypsilanti tradition since 1934. Ypsilanti ’s premier fine dining establishment. Special for Haab’s E-Club members in July includes special pricing on a Turkey Rueben or the Barbecued Pork Sparerib Dinner




Pub 13 Restaurant and Dueling Pianos - 13 N. Washington . Featuring some of the finest Michigan Microbrews Live Music, Drink and food specials. Visit their website for a 15% discount off any entrée. The most fun you can have with your clothes on!




Tap Room - 201 N. Washington . Featuring some of the finest Michigan Microbrews A great neighborhood bar with a view of the Crossroads Stage! The new full kitchen is now open until midnight with an expanded menu! Friday Specials: Well Drinks and Killians or Labatt pints. Pool Table. No cover.




TC’s Speakeasy - 207 W Michigan . Featuring some of the finest Michigan Microbrews Live music with the Disregarded (remember their awesome performance at Crossroads on June 27th!) also 2 Day Escape & The Lovehandlers. Pool Tables. Drink Specials. Cover.



Saturday July 26




Best Danged Sports Bar – 13 N. Washington (Upstairs) Monthly drink and beer specials. 6½ & 8 foot tables.




Club Divine - 23 N. Washington. Free Dance lessons with Chad Brown from 6-8 pm. This month Level 1 Rumba, ChaCha & Salsa. Later - High Energy Dance Mix (70's, 80's, 90's and a touch of today).




Dreamland Theater - 26 N. Washington: The Perkins Pickles launch party with live music featuring Georgio “The Dove” Valentin, Manhole, Almus Magnus and Dreamtaker. $5. Doors open at 8 pm.

Elbow Room - 6 S. Washington Featuring some of the finest Michigan Microbrews Live music with Overhead Space wsgs/ Invader, boywife and Bad Indians. Now serving munchies Thursday-Saturday. Pool Table. Cover.




Haab’s Restaurant – 18 W. Michigan Featuring some of the finest Michigan Microbrews An Ypsilanti tradition since 1934. Ypsilanti ’s premier fine dining establishment. Special for Haab’s E-Club members in July includes special pricing on a Turkey Rueben or the Barbecued Pork Sparerib Dinner




Pub 13 Restaurant and Dueling Pianos - 13 N. Washington. Live Music, Microbrews, Drink and food specials. Visit their website for a 15% discount off any entrée. The most fun you can have with your clothes on!




Tap Room - 201 N. Washington. Featuring some of the finest Michigan Microbrews A great neighborhood bar! The new full kitchen is now open until midnight with an expanded menu! Saturday specials: Schnapps Drinks and Michigan Beers in the bottle. Pool Table. No Cover.




TC’s Speakeasy – 207 W. Michigan. Featuring some of the finest Michigan Microbrews Live music featuring CHAPSTIK wsgs/ Broadzilla & Gepetto Files. Pool Tables. Cover.



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Family Activities Around Town



Benefit for the Senior/ Community Center Corn Roast Dinner 4:30-6:30 pm. Senior Community Center at Recreation Park , 1015 N. Congress Street . $8 per person children 10 and under $3.



Rutherford Pool –Located in Ypsilanti ’s Recreation Park at 975 N. Congress. The only Municipal Swimming Pool in the greater Ypsilanti Area. Weekdays: Adult Lap Swim: 6:30 - 8 a.m., noon - 1 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. Open Swim from 1 - 5 p.m. Family Swim is from 6 - 8 p.m. Weekends are the same, except - no morning lap swim. Season family passes are $125, adult passes $60, daily admission is $2 child, adults $3, and seniors $2 (62+). Seasonal Phone (734) 482-4401



Job-Searching Workshop: Interviewing July 27, 2-4 pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 8975 MacArthur Blvd. Free. Register at: 482-3747. Sign up for the third of YDL’s three-part job-searching workshop. Today staff will help you practice your interview skills.



Take Note @ YDL Concert Series: Matter & Ghost July 27, 2 pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1377. Matter & Ghost is a new collaboration by singer/songwriter Neil Woodward ( Michigan ’s official troubadour) and stepdancer Sheila Graziano. The duo performs both historic and original material with stories and anecdotes adding “matter” to individual pieces. The “ghosts” are those of our ancestors who hover about us, constantly encouraging the perpetuation and evolution of folk arts that are the heart and soul of our civilization.



Baby Brigade July 28, 10:30 am Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340. Bring your babies (birth to 18 months) to this lapsit storytime and introduce them to songs, books and rhymes!



Acting Out @ YDL: Reader’s Theater Workshop July 28–31, 3 – 4 pm Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Call 482-4110 ext. 1390 for more information and registration. Do you like acting – or just acting silly? We need YOU to join the YDL Reader’s Theater Troupe! The Reader’s Theater workshop will enable students to create a storytime performance based on children’s books. For fluent readers aged 8 – 18.



Mother/Daughter Book Club July 28, 6:30 pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340. A book discussion group for mothers and their daughters in grades 3-5. Discussions will focus on issues such as growing up, relationships and the characters, plots and themes of the books.



Superior Storytime July 29, 10:30 am. Ypsilanti District Library, 8975 MacArthur Blvd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-3747. Enjoy a storytime for pre-schoolers.



Toddler Storytime July 29, 10:30 am . Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340. Children 1 ½ to 3 years old and their caregivers share a program that includes stories, songs, and action rhymes.



Dance Dance Revolution July 29, 2-3 pm Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340. Join the revolution and get ready to dance! (For ages 8 and up)



Family Games/ Lego Night July 29, 6-8 pm Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. . Free. Drop in Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340We have Legos! Bring your imagination and have fun creating your own designs.



Online Resources @ YDL July 29, 7-8:30 pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377. Learn to search databases for articles, author/title critiques, and books.



African American Authors Book Discussion Group July 29, 7 pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1306. Join us for a discussion.



Toddler Storytime July 30, 10:30 am Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340. Children 1 ½ to 3 years old and their caregivers share a program that includes stories, songs, and action rhymes.



Pre-school Storytime July 30, 1:30 pm Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340. Enjoy stories, songs, and simple crafts for 4 and 5 year olds.



Mystery Lovers Book Group July 30, 2 pm Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1356. Join other amateur sleuths once a month to discuss mystery novels. This month’s book under the microscope is: Breakheart Hill by Thomas Cook.



Reading Team July 30, 6 pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration required: 482-4110 ext. 1340. Teens, spend an hour a week with a younger child and read together! Kids, work on your summer reading minutes by spending an hour each week reading with a teen!



Indonesian Shadow Puppets July 30, 7:30 pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1316. Learn more about shadow puppets from local performer Patrick Elkins who has just recently returned from studying puppetry in Indonesia .



Jump Start Storytime July 31, 10:30 am. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340. Stories reinforce basic concepts to jump-start preschoolers into learning.



Teen Gaming Thursdays July 31, 4–6 pm Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340. Looking for something to do on a summer afternoon? Get your game on at YDL! Play DDR and Burnout.



Microsoft Access July 31, 10:30-12:30 pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Register: 482-4110 ext. 1377. An introduction to database creation and management.



T.G.I.F. Storytime August 1, 10:30 am. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340. Stories, songs, and a simple craft for preschoolers and older children.





Ypsilanti’s Farmers Markets are in full swing!

Visit the Downtown Farmers Market In the Key Bank Parking Lot at the corner of Michigan Avenue every Tuesday from 2-7 pm.

The Depot Town Farmers Market is now open Wednesday afternoons from 3- 7 pm and Saturday from 8 am – 2 pm.

Michigan Brewers Festival July 25-26, 2008 Riverside Park = Parking is free in the N. and S. Huron Parking Lots which places you within a ½ block walk of 6 Downtown Venues that feature many of the beers you will sample here including Best Darned Sports Bar, Club Divine, The Elbowroom, Pub 13, Tap Room and TC’s Speakeasy.

The festival is a fun opportunity for people to sample from an incredible selection of more than 120 beers brewed by over 30 breweries, microbrews and brewpubs from around Michigan . Brewery staff is available to make recommendations and answer questions. Food and live entertainment also available. Admission includes drink tokens for samples inside the venue. Additional drink tokens available.

Thursday is Depot Town Cruise Nights a short walk from downtown. June 5 - September 18th Every Thursday barring rain. Located on East Cross Street in Depot Town .

Crossroads Summer Festival – Rain or Shine! 3rd Annual Ypsilanti
CROSSROADS Music Festival located on N. Washington Street between Michigan
Avenue and Pearl St . If it rains we move indoors to 23 N. Washington
(smoking will not be permitted inside during this event). The music kicks
off at 7 pm and runs till 10 pm. Tonights featured artists are the
Disregarded – they describe their sound as American Hip Hop with
Gospel-Tinged choruses and Rock 'n Roll energy (what has come to be called
Dirt-Hop). http://www.thedisregarded.com. Tonight's opening band is
Afternoon Round- think Rock and Americana with a country influence: visit
their My Space page for a feel of what their music is about. and



Parking is Free in the North and South Huron Lots as well as the Pearl
Street and N. Adams Street Lots. Some seating provided or bring your own
lawn chair.



A reminder that The City's special event ordinance Section 10-288(c)
prohibits the following within the special event area: dogs (except service
dogs), horses, farm animals, uncaged domestic animals, snakes, exotic
animals, bicycles, skateboards, roller-skates, rollerblades, and glass
containers.





Friday June 27


Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. The Ann Arbor Women Artists
Juried Summer Show. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 3-9 pm. The
exhibition is free and open to the public, and the show ends June 28.


Riverside Arts Center Theater- 76 N. Huron St. Canton Premier Players
presents *Broadway Exposed *a musical revue featuring risqué musical numbers
from select Broadway shows. Performances Thursday through Saturday at 8:00
PM plus a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM.



Ypsilanti District Library . 229 W. Michigan Avenue - Lively Arts @YDL
features local artist Jo Cain. Cain's collages are created with paint and
found objects.



Saturday June 28



Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. The Ann Arbor Women Artists
Juried Summer Show. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 3-9 pm.



Riverside Arts Center Theater- 76 N. Huron St. Canton Premier Players
presents *Broadway Exposed *a musical revue featuring risqué musical numbers
from select Broadway shows. Performances Thursday through Saturday at 8:00
PM plus a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM.


Ypsilanti District Library. 229 W. Michigan Avenue - Lively Arts @YDL
features local artist Jo Cain. Cain's collages are created with paint and
found objects.



Sunday June 29



Riverside Arts Center Theater- 76 N. Huron St. Canton Premier Players
presents *Broadway Exposed *a musical revue featuring risqué musical numbers
from select Broadway shows. Performances Thursday through Saturday at 8:00
PM plus a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM.





Midweek Family Activities at the Ypsilanti District Library Michigan Avenue
Branch – 229 W. Michigan



Kids' Club* *June 23, 10:30 am. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext.
1390. Drop-in preschool songs and storytime followed by a simple craft.

* *

*Chess Club and Family Game Night *June 24, 6-8:30 pm. Drop in.
Free. Details:
482-4110 ext. 1386. Tuesday is game night! Play Chess, Checkers, Scrabble,
Uno, Sorry, Twister and other fun games.

* *

*The Knitting Club* June 24, 6:30-8 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110
ext. 1390. Open to knitters of all skill levels. Bring your supplies to
complete an ongoing project or begin a new one. Learn new skills and meet
new friends.

* *

*English as a Second Language Book Group *June 25, 11 am. Study English as
a Second Language in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Our English Book
Club will use books and other materials written in English as a framework
for our conversations! Questions? Call 482-4110 ext. 1385 or 1320.

* *

*Drop-In Computer Lab *June 26, 1-3 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110
ext. 1385. Teach yourself to type or improve your PC skills with free
tutorials.



*Kids Club Movie Night *June 26, 6 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110
ext. 1390. Watch movies that have been adapted from children's best-loved
books. Popcorn included! Tonight we'll view *Because of Winn-Dixie, *the
heartwarming 'tail' of a young girl whose life is changed by a scruffy,
fun-loving pooch she names Winn-Dixie. It is rated PG.





Downtown Ypsilanti Entertainment District at Night



Friday June 27



Best Danged Sports Bar– 13 N. Washi ngton (Upstairs) Monthly drink and beer
specials. 6½ & 8 foot tables.



Club Divine - 23 N. Washington. High Energy Dance Mix (70's, 80's, 90's and
a touch of today).


Dreamland Theater - 26 N. Washington : Live music featuring (in order): The
Burning Cacti, Boat Launch, Jefferson Golfcart, The Godfredsonland Paladins,
Stevie T and Inkface & The Digital Dream. Show starts at 6:30pm. Donatio

Family Activities in the Downtown Ypsilanti Entertainment District

Crossroads Summer Festival – Rain or Shine
3rd Annual Ypsilanti CROSSROADS Music Festival located on N. Washington Street between Michigan Avenue and Pearl St . If it rains we move indoors to 23 N. Washington (smoking will not be permitted inside during this event). The music kicks off at 7 pm and runs till 10 pm. October Babies – Altemative Powerpop Electronica wsgs/ 16 More Miles – Country Powerpop.

Parking is Free in the North and South Huron Lots as well as the Pearl Street and N. Adams Street Lots. Some seating provided or bring your own lawn chair.

A reminder that The City's special event ordinance Section 10-288(c) prohibits the following within the special event area: dogs (except service dogs), horses, farm animals, uncaged domestic animals, snakes, exotic animals, bicycles, skateboards, roller-skates, rollerblades, and glass containers.

Growing the Distance 5K Run/Walk Saturday, June 21st (the summer solstice!) 8 am in Downtown Ypsilanti benefit for Growing Hope.
Entrance Fee: $25 Adults $15 Seniors/Youth/Low-Income
REGISTER ONLINE NOW! http://growingthedistance.eventbrite.com
Questions? Contact Ypsi Studio at 734-845-0542. http://www.ypsistudio.info


Depot Town Freighthouse Fundraiser – June 22nd inside Haab's Restaurant located at 18 W. Michigan. Have fun, enjoy a great meal between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday and Haab’s will donate 10% of your purchase (and all the others of course) to the Ypsilanti Depot Town Freighthouse. Now you have a really good reason to go ahead and order that desert!

Friday June 20
Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. The Ann Arbor Women Artists Juried Summer Show. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 3-9 pm and Sunday, 1:30-4 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and the show continues through June 28, 2008.


Riverside Arts Center Theater- 76 N. Huron St. PTD Productions presents And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Performances Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 PM plus a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM. Tickets $16 (students & seniors $11).


Riverside Arts Off Center - 76 N. Huron St . Art Adventures at Riverside Off Center. After school and Saturday art enrichment classes for grade K-5 Students. Parking is free in the Riverside Arts Center Parking Lot. Registration and registration fees required.

Ypsilanti District Library . 229 W. Michigan Avenue - Lively Arts @YDL features local artist Jo Cain. Cain‘s collages are created with paint and found objects.

Saturday June 21

Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St.. The Ann Arbor Women Artists Juried Summer Show. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 3-9 pm and Sunday, 1:30-4 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and the show continues through June 28, 2008.
Riverside Arts Center Theater- 76 N. Huron St. PTD Productions presents And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Performances Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 PM plus a Sunday matinee.at 2:00 PM. Tickets $16 (students & seniors $11).


Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St.. The Ann Arbor Women Artists Juried Summer Show. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 3-9 pm and Sunday, 1:30-4 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and the show continues through June 28, 2008.


Ypsilanti District Library. 229 W. Michigan Avenue - Lively Arts @YDL features local artist Jo Cain. Cain‘s collages are created with paint and found objects.

Sunday June 22


Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. The Ann Arbor Women Artists Juried Summer Show. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 3-9 pm and Sunday, 1:30-4 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and the show continues through June 28, 2008.

Riverside Arts Center Theater- 76 N. Huron St. PTD Productions presents And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Performances Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 PM plus a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM. Tickets $16 (students & seniors $11

Midweek Family Activities at the Ypsilanti District Library Michigan Avenue Branch – 229 W. Michigan

Drop-In Computer Lab June 19, 1-3 pm Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385. Teach yourself to type or improve your PC skills with free tutorials.

Kids’ Club June 23, 10:30 am. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Drop-in preschool songs and storytime followed by a simple craft.

Chess Club and Family Game Night June 24, 6-8:30 pm Drop in. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1386. Tuesday is game night! Play Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Uno, Sorry, Twister and other fun games.

The Knitting Club June 24, 6:30-8 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Open to knitters of all skill levels. Bring your supplies to complete an ongoing project or begin a new one. Learn new skills and meet new friends.

English as a Second Language Book Group June 25, 11 am. Study English as a Second Language in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Our English Book Club will use books and other materials written in English as a framework for our conversations! Questions? Call 482-4110 ext. 1385 or 1320.

Drop-In Computer Lab June 26, 1-3 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385. Teach yourself to type or improve your PC skills with free tutorials.

Kids Club Movie Night June 26, 6 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Watch movies that have been adapted from children’s best-loved books. Popcorn included! Tonight we’ll view Because of Winn-Dixie, the heartwarming ‘tail’ of a young girl whose life is changed by a scruffy, fun-loving pooch she names Winn-Dixie. It is rated PG.



Downtown Ypsilanti Entertainment District at Night

Friday June 20

Dreamland Theater - 26 N. Washington: Mind Tapped - an interactive performance involving Mind Reading, Suggestion, Psychology, Magic, and Humor. 8:00 PM Admission $12.

Elbow Room - 6 S. Washington JWPP record release wsgs/ friendly foes, deastro’s galaxy eyes and Kids With Cobras. Now serving munchies Thursday-Saturday. Pool table Cover.

Haab’s Restaurant 18 W. Michigan. An Ypsilanti tradition since 1934. Ypsilanti ’s premier fine dining establishment. Special for Haab’s E-Club members in May include their awesome Chicken Salad Sandwich or a smoked Pork Chop Dinner.

Pub 13 Restaurant and Dueling Pianos - 13 N. Washington . Live Music, Microbrews, Drink and food specials. The most fun you can have with your clothes on!

Tap Room - 201 N. Washington. A great neighborhood bar with a view of the Crossroads Stage! Serving great burgers, salads and a wide array of appetizers. Friday Specials: Bacardi Drinks, Bell ’s Pints. Pool Table. No cover.

TC’s Speakeasy - 207 W. Michigan If you enjoy seeing them at Crossroads tonight you can see them perform addition material here tonight – October Babies wsgs/ 16 More Miles & UV Hippo. Pool Tables. Drink Specials. Cover.

Saturday June 21

Best Danged Sports Bar – 13 N. Washington (Upstairs) Monthly drink and beer specials. 6½ & 8 foot tables.

Club Divine - 23 N. Washington. High Energy Dance Mix (70's, 80's, 90's and a touch of today).


Dreamland Theater - 26 N. Washington – Frog Island Community Garden Fundraiser Shindig featuring Invader and other local bands tba. Starts at 8pm. $5+ Suggested donation for the community garden.

Elbow Room - 6 S. Washington. Live music with Powertrane featuring Deniz Tek swsg/ the Blue Rubys and Koyoto Cutout. Now serving munchies Thursday-Saturday. Pool Table. Cover.

Haab’s Restaurant – 18 W. Michigan An Ypsilanti tradition since 1934. Ypsilanti ’s premier fine dining establishment. Special for Haab’s E-Club members in June include a Mixed Grill with your choice of any two of 8 entree items, and select your choice of 2 side dishes. If you are looking for something on the lighter side select a Chicken or Salmon Caesar Salad.

Pub 13 Restaurant and Dueling Pianos - 13 N. Washington . Live Music, Microbrews, Drink and food specials. The most fun you can have with your clothes on!

Tap Room - 201 N. Washington . A great neighborhood bar! Saturday specials: Well Drinks and Killians or Labatt Pints. Pool Table. No Cover.

TC’s Speakeasy – 207 W. Michigan. If you enjoy seeing them at Crossroads tonight you can see them perform addition material here tonight Soot ( Reunion ) wsgs/ Big B and the Magic Bullets & DJ Stezo. Pool Tables. Cover.

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Thursday is Depot Town Cruise Nights (our neighbor to the northeast) a short walk from downtown. June 5 - September 18th Every Thursday barring rain. Located on East Cross Street in Depot Town.

We are offering a 10% room discount this weekend if you are coming to see the Tucker Automobile Here in Ypsilanti.

The Tucker Automobile Club of America is holding its annual convention this week in Ypsilanti. We have partnered with Motorcities National Heritage Area, an affliate of the National Parks Service, on producing a historic wayside sign commemorating Preston Tucker and the Tucker car, and would like to use this opportunity to showcase the city's contribution to automotive history.

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Tucker automobile the theme of this year's TACA convention is “Birthplace of the Dream.”

This Friday afternoon, between 2:30 - 3:30pm we will be unveiling a mock-up of the sign in front of the orginal Preston and Vera Tucker home at 110 North Park St., and designating it as an automotive heritage site. RM Auctions of Canada has graciously brought Tucker #1038 from the west coast to showcase in front of the house during this presentation, creating a great photo opportunity.

It is our hope to shine the spotlight on Ypsilanti through this great photo opportunity for the press. Given the 60th anniversary of the Tucker, his home and hometown receiving recognition, and having an original 1948 Tucker in front of the Tucker house, this will be an historic event in itself.

The Tucker Automobile Club of America would be delighted to have representives from MotorCities National Heritage Area and the Mayor's office join myself and Terry Lobzun as we unveil this sign.

Attached please find a pdf of the sign, a photo of Tucker #1038, and the Tucker home today.

I look forward to hearing from you and hope that you can join us on Friday.

Best Regards,

Jay

Jay A. Follis, President - Tucker Automobile Club of America, Inc.
Director - Tucker Historical Collection and Library
at GILMORE CAR MUSEUM
6865 Hickory Road,
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Downtown Ypsilanti Hosts Three Great Musical Events this Weekend

Crossroads Summer Festival – Rain or Shine

3rd Annual Ypsilanti CROSSROADS Music Festival located on N. Washington Street between Michigan Avenue and Pearl St. If it rains we move indoors to 23 N. Washington (smoking will not be permitted inside during this event). The music kicks off at 7 pm and runs till 10 pm. Lady Sunshine and the X Band rock Washington Street all night long. Lady Sunshine is Ypsilanti’s hottest blues vocalist.

This evening retail merchants of Downtown Ypsilanti are hosting their 4th Second Friday Shopping Event. Many of the participating stores will be open extended hours. Visit 8 of the 13 participating stores and enter to win a basket of merchandise and gift certificates. No purchase required. The basket will be awarded at the end of this evening’s music. For more information visit one of the Downtown retail locations mentioned at the end of this email.

In addition to the gift basket there will be a 50/50 Raffle with additional prizes donated by the Ypsilanti Firehouse Museum including Tickets for 4 to the Firehouse Museum, a large stuffed Dalmatian and a Crossroads T-Shirt. Visit their table for more information about this Historical Gem located on W. Cross and N. Huron just a short walk from Downtown or Depot Town.

Tickets will be available for Saturday’s special event: The Second Annual Wurst of Ypsilanti Sausage Fest Benefit for the Rutherford Pool.

Parking is Free in the North and South Huron Lots as well as the Pearl Street and N. Adams Street Lots. Some seating provided or bring your own lawn chair.

A reminder that The City's special event ordinance Section 10-288(c) prohibits the following within the special event area: dogs (except service dogs), horses, farm animals, uncaged domestic animals, snakes, exotic animals, bicycles, skateboards, roller-skates, rollerblades, and glass containers.

Rutherford Pool Fund Raiser
Second Annual Wurst of Ypsilanti Sausage Fest Saturday June 14th
The event kicks off at 4 pm and ends at 10 pm at the Crossroads Summer Festival Stage on Washington Street between Michigan Avenue and Pearl St.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are $5 anytime.

The ticket price includes all you can eat sausages, bratwursts and side dishes. Lemonade and water are included. Beer and pop are available for additional fees on the Pub 13 patio.

Festival goers will enjoy Live Music Featuring:
Hullabaloo from 4-7 pm
Third Coast Kings from 7-10 pm.

Season passes to the pool and T-shirts will be available. For more information call Kathy @ 734.485.9457

The Ypsilanti District Library hosts the Summer Reading Kick-Off and 140th Birthday Bash
June 14, 2 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Help us kick off summer reading 2008 with a concert by the Candy Band. Join us for ice cream and sign the giant birthday card for YDL.



Friday June 13


Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. The Ann Arbor Women
Artists Juried Summer Show. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 3-9 pm and Sunday, 1:30-4 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and the show continues through June 28, 2008.

Riverside Arts Center Theater- 76 N. Huron St. PTD Productions presents And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Performances Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 PM plus a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM. Tickets $16 (students & seniors $11).

Riverside Arts Off Center - 76 N. Huron St. Art Adventures at Riverside Off Center. After school and Saturday art enrichment classes for grade K-5 Students. Parking is free in the Riverside Arts Center Parking Lot. Registration and registration fees required.

Ypsilanti District Library . 229 W. Michigan Avenue - Lively Arts @YDL features local artist Jo Cain. Cain‘s collages are created with paint and found objects.

Saturday June 14

Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St.. The Ann Arbor Women Artists Juried Summer Show. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 3-9 pm and Sunday, 1:30-4 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and the show continues through June 28, 2008.

Riverside Arts Center Theater- 76 N. Huron St. PTD Productions presents And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Performances Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 PM plus a Sunday matinee.at 2:00 PM. Tickets $16 (students & seniors $11).


Ypsilanti District Library Summer Reading Kick-Off and 140th Birthday Bash
June 14, 2 pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Help us kick off summer reading 2008 with a concert by the Candy Band. These four Detroit area moms have created their own brand of kids’ music. With influences like The Ramones and Iggy Pop, these mamas really rock! Join us for ice cream and sign the giant birthday card for YDL. Free. Drop-in.

Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St.. The Ann Arbor Women Artists Juried Summer Show. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 3-9 pm and Sunday, 1:30-4 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and the show continues through June 28, 2008.

Ypsilanti District Library. 229 W. Michigan Avenue - Lively Arts @YDL features local artist Jo Cain. Cain‘s collages are created with paint and found objects.


Sunday June 15

Dreamland Theater - 26 N. Washington. A special Dreamland Puppet Troupe show for kids: Goldilocks and Red Riding Hood vs. the Monsters. Show is at 3:30 p.m.. Tickets $5, children 3 and under free.


Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. The Ann Arbor Women
Artists Juried Summer Show. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 3-9 pm and Sunday, 1:30-4 pm. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and the show continues through June 28, 2008.

Riverside Arts Center Theater- 76 N. Huron St. PTD Productions presents And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Performances Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 PM plus a Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM. Tickets $16 (students & seniors $11



Midweek Family Activities at the Ypsilanti District Library Michigan Avenue Branch

Kids’ Club June 16, 10:30 am. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Drop-in preschool songs and storytime followed by a simple craft.

Fashion Re-Design June 16, 4-6 pm. Free. Registration required: 482-4110 ext. 1390 (Ages 12 and up). Fashion doesn’t have to cost a fortune! Bring in an old T-shirt or re-design one of ours! Accessorize your look with items made from duct tape!

Chess Club and Family Game Night June 17, 6-8:30 pm. Drop in. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1386. Tuesday is game night! Play Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Uno, Sorry, Twister and other fun games.

The Knitting Club June 17, 6:30-8 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Open to knitters of all skill levels. Bring your supplies to complete an ongoing project or begin a new one. Learn new skills and meet new friends.

Kids Only Book Club (Grades 3-5) June 17, 6:30 pm. Free. Register: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Youth group meets monthly for snacks and discussion about books selected just for them.

English as a Second Language Book Group June 18, 11 am Study English as a Second Language in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Our English Book Club will use books and other materials written in English as a framework for our conversations! Questions? Call 482-4110 ext. 1385 or 1320.

Drop-In Computer Lab June 19, 1-3 pm Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385. Teach yourself to type or improve your PC skills with free tutorials.

Summer Reading Kick-Off and 140th Birthday Bash
June 14, 2 pm Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Help us kick off summer reading 2008 with a concert by the Candy Band. These four Detroit area moms have created their own brand of kids’ music. With influences like The Ramones and Iggy Pop, these mamas really rock! Join us for ice cream and sign the giant birthday card for YDL.



Downtown Ypsilanti Entertainment District at Night

Friday June 13

Elbow Room - 6 S. Washington The Dreadful Yawns w/ Dabenport, and Kelly Jean Caldwell. Now serving munchies Thursday-Saturday. Pool table Cover.

Haab’s Restaurant 18 W. Michigan. An Ypsilanti tradition since 1934. Ypsilanti’s premier fine dining establishment. Special for Haab’s E-Club members in May include their awesome Chicken Salad Sandwich or a smoked Pork Chop Dinner.

Pub 13 Restaurant and Dueling Pianos - 13 N. Washington. Live Music, Microbrews, Drink and food specials. The most fun you can have with your clothes on!

Tap Room - 201 N. Washington. A great neighborhood bar with a view of the Crossroads Stage! Serving great burgers, salads and a wide array of appetizers. Friday Specials: Bacardi Drinks, Bell ’s Pints. Pool Table. No cover.

TC’s Speakeasy - 207 W. Michigan Lobby Art Show featuring works by Heather Wallace, Kaspryzk, Erin Krey, Angela Boyk, Denise Rohde, Samantha Wolfe, Amanda Zee, Julia Stephenson, Erin Miller, Miss Shela & Lisa Marie. Live Music with JWC, Tone and Niche, Bull Halsey, Elise McCoy & Emily Rose. Pool Tables. Drink Specials. Cover.


Saturday June 14

Best Danged Sports Bar – 13 N. Washington (Upstairs) Monthly drink and beer specials. 6½ & 8 foot tables.

Club Divine - 23 N. Washington. High Energy Dance Mix (70's, 80's, 90's and a touch of today).

Dreamland Theater - 26 N. Washington – Live Music with Lance Romance, Dream Taker & Bandalon. Doors open at 9pm. $5 suggested donation.

Elbow Room - 6 S. Washington. Live music with LeCycle. Now serving munchies Thursday-Saturday. Pool Table. Cover.

Haab’s Restaurant – 18 W. Michigan An Ypsilanti tradition since 1934. Ypsilanti ’s premier fine dining establishment. Special for Haab’s E-Club members in June include a Mixed Grill with your choice of any two of 8 entree items, and select your choice of 2 side dishes. If you are looking for something on the lighter side select a Chicken or Salmon Caesar Salad.

Pub 13 Restaurant and Dueling Pianos - 13 N. Washington. Live Music, Microbrews, Drink and food specials. The most fun you can have with your clothes on!

Tap Room - 201 N. Washington. A great neighborhood bar! Saturday specials: Well Drinks and Killians or Labatt Pints. Pool Table. No Cover.

TC’s Speakeasy – 207 W. Michigan. Soot (Reunion) wsgs/ Big B and the Magic Bullets & DJ Stezo. Pool Tables. Cover.

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World of Rocks 42 N. Huron 734.481.9981 Drop by and ask Gail about qualifying for a free class. www.worldofrocks.com
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Next Week: Two very important fundraisers!

Growing the Distance 5K Run/Walk Saturday, June 21st (the summer solstice!) 8 am in Downtown Ypsilanti benefit for Growing Hope.
Entrance Fee: $25 Adults $15 Seniors/Youth/Low-Income
REGISTER ONLINE NOW! http://growingthedistance.eventbrite.com
Questions? Contact Ypsi Studio at 734-845-0542. http://www.ypsistudio.info


Depot Town Freighthouse Fundraiser - Haab's Restaurant located at 18 W. Michigan will host a fundraiser for the Depot Town Freighthouse. Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 22, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m10% of sales for the entire day will be donated to the Freighthouse.


Thursday is Depot Town Cruise Nights (our neighbor to the northeast) a short walk from downtown. June 5 - September 18th Every Thursday barring rain. Located on East Cross Street in Depot Town


Downtown Merchants Second Friday Event


Get a head start on completing your punch card (or brochure) pick up your copy at one of these fine locations (This is a partial list). Not all of the businesses listed are open after 6pm (which is why they only request that you visit 8 of them). For your convenience I am listing those participants that are open during the day so that you can pick up your brochure and get a jump on filling it out.

Beer Cooler and Groceries – 20 S. Washington
Eleven West Salon & Spa – 11 W. Michigan
Glemps Printing & Copying – 133 W. Michigan
Materials Unlimited – 2 W. Michigan
The Rocket – 103 W. Michigan
Simply deVine – 126 W. Michigan
Studio Glamour Fashions- 214 W. Michigan
What Is That Art Gallery – 130 W. Michigan
World of Rocks – 42 N. Huron
(Remember this is only a partial list