Fwd: [ypsicitylist] YPSILANTI AREA EVENTS

[Kurt A]

Hello Neighbors, 

City Hall is closed today for the ¨Shop Ypsilanti Holiday¨ 

Its Friday which means you should head down to Depot Town for the First Friday event hosted by Mary Potts at Potts Studio. There will be drinks, music and artists. 
Also, There will be live bands at Keystone and the Elbow Room. Of course, you could just enjoy a drink downtown or an ice-cream at Cafe' Luwak. 

Below is Carole Clare´s list of things going on . 

Kurt 



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YPSILANTI AREA EVENTS 

‘The Train Stops Here’ Benefit Auction for the Historic Ypsilanti Freighthouse will be held on April 9th at 6:00 PM. at the Michigan Firehouse Museum. Tickets sales are in advance. Exciting Live & Silent Auctions will Auctioneer Extraordinaire, Steve Gross, featuring a South African Safari for 5 days, a Signed Bruce Springsteen Guitar, the original Thompson Building Stained-Glass window, Private Dinner with Local Chef Bee from Beezy’s Café, a 1975 Ford Ranchero, a Lovely Garden Party for 20 at Hank & Joe’s home with catered hors d’oeuvres and a private Trio Serenade…to name a few…all sold to the highest bidder! Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres provided by Sidetrack Bar & Grill and the Corner Brewery. For more information you can find us on facebook at Ypsilanti Freighthouse or contact Freighthouse at Gmail.com 



March 18, 2010, Thursday, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Spring Fling Fundraiser Dinner at Bentley's at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest. Seating will be on a first come first served basis. Reservations accepted for corporate tables only. Buffet cost is $19.95 per person, $8.95 for children Additional information contact 734-487-9669 or email to: ymow at tds.net 

March 19, Friday (7 p.m.), March 20, Saturday (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.), 
March 21, Sunday (2 p.m.) 
Shakespeare’s "The Comedy of Errors" : Ypsilanti Youth Theatre 
Robert Papineau directs local youth in the wildest “Twin Tale” ever: TWO sets of twins, mistaken identities, warring towns, shipwreck, arrests, fisticuffs, theft and madness! And a great dance party! Papineau says, “It’s so crazy and funny—the characters are confused, the mistakes pile up, but the audience is always one step ahead—and laughing!” Tickets available at the door: $8 adults (youth & seniors $4; under 2 free). St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 120 N. Huron, Ypsilanti 481-9285. www.ypsiyouththeatre.org 

March 20, 1pm to 3pm! on Saturday. Corrected date 

Please join “Depot Town Promotions “for St. Pawdy’s, March of the Mutts, Pet Parade. Registration will be at 12:30 PM. Pets Supplies Plus www.petsuppliesplus.com , is providing Doggie Treat Bags for participants and Special Grand Prizes for contests such as cutest dog, ugliest dog, best & worst behaved dogs, Most Irish & dog who looks most like their owners. Suggested entry fee for the contest is $5/dog, with all proceeds benefiting the Huron Valley Humane Society. Registration Parking will be at the parking lot on Rice Street, South of E Forest. Across the street from the old Caboose, and the Ypsilanti Freighthouse. Local merchants will be offering special sales and treats for dogs and their owners, so come on down with the family on March 20th and celebrate the first day of Spring! For more information stay tuned in: You can find us on facebook at DEPOT TOWN PROMOTIONS. Or contact: depottownpromotions at gmail.com for more information. 

Saturday March 20th 5-8pm. 
Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St, 734-480-2739. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, First Ever Chili Cook-Off , a Kick-Off for our Campaign to Sustain Community Theater. There will be 10 chili contestants, guest judges, beer tasting from Corner Brewery, a keepsake tasting glass and a Silent Auction featuring many wonderful items from local merchants and artisans and some very unique packages. Tickets are $20 for chili tasting, 5 beer tastes, and the glass. Tasting starts at 5pm, the Civic Supreme Chili Master will be crowned at 7. Silent auction bids will end at 7:30. Call in advance for tickets (734) 971-2228 or tickets will of course be available at the door. All proceeds to benefit A2CT for upcoming productions. 
www.a2ct.org 

March 21, 2010, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. 
"Fifth Annual YCB Ensemble Concert" , Ypsilanti Community Band. Washtenaw Community College. Morris Lawrence Building Lobby 
4800 East Huron, Ann Arbor , MI 48105. Contact Info: (734)769-2425; jfordney at comcast.net. 
www.ypsicommband.org 

March 27th, 2010, Saturday 9:00am 
Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Marshmallow Drop 
Frog Island Park, Depot Town. Annual event for kids in Frog Island Park. A helicopter drops thousands of marshmallows which kids can pick up and turn in for prizes. Easter Bunny will be there posing for photos, as well. Contact: Kat Dickenson at (313)778-3312 or email to kdickenson at thelakeshoreapts.com. Website: www.ypsilantijaycees.com 

March 27th, Saturday. Shows are at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. 
Comedy Jam 3 Fundraiser 
Michigan Firehouse Museum, 110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197 
3 professional Michigan comedians, live on stage at the Museum. Cash bar, silent auction and free valet parking. Tickets are $25 for regular seating and $35 for premium seating. Preserve the heritage of those who save lives. Promote safety education for those we love. Call 734.547.0663 or email to: firemuseum2 at msn.com. www.michiganfirehousemuseum.org for more information. 



April 1-24, thur-Sat: 3-9pm, Sun: 1:30-4pm 
"Docent Invitational" Art Exhibit. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. 734-480-2787 email to: racgallery at yahoo.com. Website: www.riversidearts.org 

Free Family Film Series Saturdays 12-3 pm 
The Auditorium in the EMU Student Center map 
Hosted by Elderquest & the Children’s Literature Program, EMU (487 0227) Email: elderquest at emich.edu 
Apr 7: E.T. 
Apr 8: Fried Green Tomatoes 

April 18, 2010 
Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra 
www.ypsilantisymphony.org 

Sunday, April 25 from 12:00 - 4:00pm. Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival Washtenaw Community College. The festival - which drew over 3,500 attendees in 2009 - will feature several diverse subjects, including air quality, conservation, food, renewable energy, solid waste, trees, transportation, water, and wildlife. www.wccnet.edu 

May 29, 2010 
Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra 
www.ypsilantisymphony.org 

June 26 2010 
The Ton up motorcycle, music festival and swap meet 
Noon to midnight. music and events all day. Depot town 
www.caferacerypsi.com 

July 9, 10, 2010. Riverside Park, Depot Town 
Michigan Elvis Festival 
www.mielvisfest.org 

August 6th and 7th 
The Jamboree 
Depot Town, Riverside Park 

Aug 20, 21,22 
Heritage Festival, Depot Town, Riverside Park 
a href="http://www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com">www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com/ 


FOR MORE EVENTS 

go to Ypsiciti calendar at www.ypsiciti.com/calendar, 
or aanewscalendar 

Ypsilanti District Library 229 W. Michigan Ave. Mon-Thur 9am - 9pm, Fri-Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun-closed. For more information go to: www.ypsilibrary.org or email (DeButts at ypsilibrary.org) or call Donna at (734) 879-1303) 

WCC Towsley Auditorium. 
Email: wildswan at wildswantheater.org. or go to: www.wildswantheater.org . For directions map 

Matthaei Botanical Arb & Gardens 
Telephone: (734) 647-7600. 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. go to: www.lsa.umich.edu 








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