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Here’s who is performing at Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Top of the Park in June
Read full article: Here’s who is performing at Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Top of the Park in JuneAnn Arbor Summer Festival events will happen all over the city, with many happening at Top of the Park on Ingalls Mall, Hill Auditorium, and other downtown spots.
Here’s which movies you can see downtown during the 2024 Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Read full article: Here’s which movies you can see downtown during the 2024 Ann Arbor Summer FestivalThe movies are part of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s outdoor Movies by Moonlight series offered between June 18-30 during the Top of Park events.
National Public Radio comedy quiz show coming to Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium
Read full article: National Public Radio comedy quiz show coming to Ann Arbor’s Hill AuditoriumHost Peter Sagal will lead the award-winning news show during a ticketed performance on August 31 organized by Ann Arbor Summer Festival.
Here’s how to volunteer at Ann Arbor Summer Festival this year
Read full article: Here’s how to volunteer at Ann Arbor Summer Festival this yearVolunteers help in different capacities including passing out promotional materials, giving directions to patrons, collecting donations and helping with A2SF’s Zero Waste initiative.
‘A Thousand Ways’ performance returns to Ann Arbor this fall
Read full article: ‘A Thousand Ways’ performance returns to Ann Arbor this fallThe Ann Arbor Summer Festival and University of Michigan Museum of Art are bringing back the popular connection-driven experience created by award-winning theatermakers 600 HIGHWAYMEN.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces upcoming in-person and digital programming
Read full article: Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces upcoming in-person and digital programmingOn Thursday, Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) announced new summer programming comprised of concerts, interactive performances and new podcast episodes.
U-M’s first COVID patient reflects; Howard Big Ten Coach of the Year; Summer Fest 2021 plans
Read full article: U-M’s first COVID patient reflects; Howard Big Ten Coach of the Year; Summer Fest 2021 plansHere in Ann Arbor, Michigan Medicine began treating patients right as cases were detected. (A4)Ad🎙 Ann Arbor Summer Festival announced it will not be holding Top of the Park or indoor performances again this year due to the ongoing pandemic. (MLive)Ad🚴 The city of Ann Arbor is seeking public input on its 2021 Healthy Streets program. (A4)Good to know:🥳️ Attention parents: You can now book playtimes for your pod at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. AdAll About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces adapted 2021 season
Read full article: Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces adapted 2021 seasonANN ARBOR, Mich. – With summer on its way, Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) is gearing up for an adapted 2021 season. On Thursday, the organization announced this summer’s festival season will include outdoor concerts and pop-up events around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Instead, from June 11 to July 3 it will hold an adapted season anchored by the Tiny TOPS and Live Here Now outdoor programs. AdThe Live Here Now program will host pop-up concerts and events in public spaces around both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, said A2SF. Learn more about Ann Arbor Summer Festival at www.a2sf.org.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival to host illusionist Scott Silven in February
Read full article: Ann Arbor Summer Festival to host illusionist Scott Silven in FebruaryANN ARBOR, Mich. – Illusionist Scott Silven will be back in Ann Arbor this year, but this time his visit is virtual. Hosted by the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, Silven will be performing his new production, The Journey, for six nights in February. Audience members help to construct their own experience during the performance and by responding to email prompts before the show. “Scott is a unique talent who left audiences mesmerized after his 2018 Ann Arbor run. Each ticket for the Feb. 23, 24 and 28 performances cost $46 while tickets for Feb. 25-27 cost $56 each.
Dioxane levels rise; Michigan Medicine further restricts visitors; Small Business Saturday in A2
Read full article: Dioxane levels rise; Michigan Medicine further restricts visitors; Small Business Saturday in A2Main Street Ann Arbor just released its annual shopping guide. Sarah has also spent the past several months speaking with local business owners and highlighting them for her Small Business Saturday series. (MLive)🚶♀️ The city of Ann Arbor celebrated the grand opening of the Allen Creek Railroad Berm Project this week virtually. (MLive)🛤 The long-awaited passenger train service from Ann Arbor to Traverse City -- known as A2TC -- has put test rides slated for 2021 on hold due to the pandemic. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival to hold Black community listening session
Read full article: Ann Arbor Summer Festival to hold Black community listening sessionANN ARBOR – Ann Arbor Summer Festival is looking for community members to participate in its October Community Listening Session focused on Black residents in Washtenaw County. “The work we began earlier this year with the South Asian Listening Session with support from the National Endowment for the Arts energized our organization,” A2SF executive director Mike Michelon said in a statement. “It sparked a series of sessions and expanded to the Black community. To end the 2020 season, A2SF held a virtual public panel discussion called The Future of the Arts Must be Antiracist with local Black arts and nonprofit leaders. To participate in October’s Black community Listening Session, contact A2SF marketing and communications manager Natalie Robbins at info@a2sf.org.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival to broadcast three Not Too Close events this week
Read full article: Ann Arbor Summer Festival to broadcast three Not Too Close events this weekANN ARBOR, Mich. Missed Ann Arbor Summer Festivals Not Too Close summer concerts? At 8 p.m. from Thursday, Aug. 20, to Saturday, Aug. 22, A2SF will broadcast three concerts on its social media pages. Each performance has been recorded and edited by the Ann Arbor District Library. In an email, A2SF said that concerts from the Aug. 13 Not Too Close events will be broadcast next week but details have not been announced. In July, A2SF announced that it would host a series of limited capacity outdoor events at different locations around Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces new Not Too Close summer events
Read full article: Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces new Not Too Close summer eventsA new round of free events have been announced by the Ann Arbor Summer Festival as part of its Not Too Close event series. The series kicked off at the end of July and offers socially distanced concerts and movies at locations around Ann Arbor. Heres what is scheduled so far:Concerts3 p.m. on Aug. 13 -- LaRon Williams5:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 -- Sumkali7:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 -- Dani DarlingMovies10.p.m. Participants at Not Too Close events are required to wear masks unless in their assigned area. The Not Too Close events are offered as part of the Ann Arbor District Librarys Summer Game and sponsored by KLA.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival to host live concerts, movies
Read full article: Ann Arbor Summer Festival to host live concerts, moviesANN ARBOR Its usual roster of events may have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the Ann Arbor Summer Festival is kicking off live summer concerts and movies on Thursday. Working with the City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Department, AASF is introducing its limited capacity Not Too Close events. Each event is limited to 100 people who will be socially distanced. The Not Too Close live concerts and movies are offered as part of the Ann Arbor District Librarys Summer Game. Learn more about the Not Too Close events here.
These Ann Arbor Summer Festival #a2chalkday submissions will make you smile
Read full article: These Ann Arbor Summer Festival #a2chalkday submissions will make you smileThe Ann Arbor Summer Festival recently released a fresh new round of programming, which included Sundays #a2chalkday. We've partnered with @davidzinn_art and the @AASummerFest to provide prizes for the best chalk art done across Ann Arbor today. More info: https://t.co/evlpb33oiC pic.twitter.com/Ku6rHI9GRF Ann Arbor District Library (@aadl) June 14, 2020 Like what youre reading? @aadl pic.twitter.com/LHRWxVqwSS Meg Hixon (@MegDaLibrarian) June 13, 2020We miss Top of the Park but still love Ann Arbor Summer Festival. Part of the A2District Library Summer Game 2020 #a2chalkday @AASummerFest @aadl pic.twitter.com/v54usaOZS1 Kathleen M. Wright (@kidpeoplewrite) June 15, 2020#A2CHALKDAY!
Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces five new programs
Read full article: Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces five new programsANN ARBOR While the Ann Arbor Summer Festival has canceled its traditional indoor events and outdoor Top of the Park, it is adapting to the times and announced Friday new programming for the local community to enjoy. Music Hikes & Story WalksTop Music Hikes & Story Walks is presented in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Librarys Summer Game. The activity geo-tags music and audio stories to trails around Ann Arbor. At the end of the month, a fictionalized story set in downtown Ann Arbor featuring shops and landmarks will be available to audiences. As part of its Summer Game, the Ann Arbor District Library will select winners.
Feeling creative? Submit your drawings to Ann Arbor Summer Festivals community art project
Read full article: Feeling creative? Submit your drawings to Ann Arbor Summer Festivals community art projectANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor Summer Festival, in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library, has launched a collaborative community art project and hopes residents of all ages will participate. Kooky Kreatures is now taking doodle submissions - the quirkier the better. Theres still time to grab a pencil or tablet and create some drawings to submit to Kooky Kreatures! pic.twitter.com/i2WdtAHsrD Ann Arbor Summer Festival (@AASummerFest) May 7, 2020Are you playing the AADL Bummer Game? Enter KREATUREFEATURE at PLAY.AADL.ORG to earn the KREATURES OF SUMMER FESTIVAL badge.