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Inaugural event aims to connect Ann Arbor shopping districts, University of Michigan community

Show your A2 love on Sept. 10

Credit: State Street District

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Kerrytown, Main Street and State Street shopping districts are rolling out the red carpet for University of Michigan students, faculty and staff during the inaugural “UM Show Your Love A2.”

Participants will be entertained by live music and test their knowledge in trivia contests from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10.

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“We are thrilled to partner with the University of Michigan, Kerrytown, and Main Street to extend a warm welcome to UM students, faculty, and staff,” said State Street District Executive Director Angela Heflin.

“Join us in the celebration while exploring diverse businesses in downtown neighborhoods that strengthen the heartbeat of Ann Arbor.”

U-M community members with an MCard who collect wristbands in each of the shopping districts will receive a gift card. Find a map of wristband locations here.

Businesses will also offer promotions to MCard holders, organizers said. Participating businesses include Zingerman’s Delicatessen, Spun, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ashley’s, Sava’s, Pretzel Bell and Cherry Republic.

“We’re really excited for this opportunity to be welcoming the UM community to our Downtown, they are a big part of our identity and we are looking forward to celebrating that,” said Sandra Andrade, Main Street Ann Arbor Executive Director.

Here are some details for each district:

Kerrytown

  • Performances by Jive Colossus
  • Artisan Market

State Street

  • Trivia Contests at 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. Winners will receive a $50 gift card.

Main Street

  • Performances by Abigail Stauffer, Joe Hertler, Chris Dupont & Kylee Phillips and Au Gre

Learn more at showyourlovea2.org


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Sarah has worked for WDIV since June 2018. She covers community events, good eats and small businesses in Ann Arbor and has a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Grand Valley State University.

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