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June 27 Activities in the Downtown Ypsilanti Entertainment

Joe Queen — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:50:27 GMT

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 risqu� 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 risqu� 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 risqu� 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.

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*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.

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*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.

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*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. 6� & 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

June 20 - Rain or Shine Activities Downtown Ypsilanti This Weekend

Joe Queen — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:44:59 GMT

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. 6� & 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.

Tucker Auto Coming to Ypsilanti!

Joe Queen — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:05:12 GMT

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,
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
PH. 269-671-5089 ext. 13
FAX 269-671-5843
www.TuckerClub.org

The Tucker Automobile Club of America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non�Profit Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Indiana.

Family Activities in the Downtown Ypsilanti Entertainment District

Joe Queen — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:39:54 GMT

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. 6� & 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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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

Ypsilanti CROSSROADS Music Festiva

Joe Queen — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:27:52 GMT

June 6 - September 12 Every Friday starting at 7 p.m. On the corner of Washington Street and West Michigan Avenue. Artists including George Bedard and the Kingpins, Sway, Lady Sunshine and the X Band, Sean Ike and Jo Serrapere. The DAY group is sponsoring this event. For more information please call 734-485-4120.
www.ypsicrossroads.org

Frog Island Music Series

Joe Queen — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:23:04 GMT

June 4th - July 9th (Wednesdays at 7:00pm)
FREE - WCC Jazz Band, Ypslanti Community Band & Symphony and more....Different bands will perform every week such as jazz, orchestra, top 40, and smooth jazz ensemble.
Contact Eric Dotzauer CDC Director - 734-604-8569

Crossroads Fund Raiser

Joe Queen — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:18:42 GMT

The entertainment begins with an offering of bands featuring students from the Ann Arbor Music Center also know as the �School of Rock�. Students range from the ages or 8-18. At 8 pm the 18+ portion of the schedule begins with a performance by Ypsilanti�s premier sketch comedy troupe - Monkey Rampant.

In addition to the contributions we receive at the door, TC�s is donating a percentage of their sales to the Crossroads Festival.

Scheduled performers include: HMS Epidemic, Shady Lane, Monkey Rampant, Maybe August, Paddy Ash, Rebecca Ryskolczyk, A Hotel Nourishing, 2 Day escape and Mumble. Lula Jones of the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti will be your Master of Ceremonies. Crossroads Music Director Frank Wright and event organizer David Curtis will also be in attendance.

We are deeply grateful to Kristine Itora of TC�s Speakeasy for making this event possible.

Vacation at home, Be a tourist in hometown Ypsilanti this weekend

Joe Queen — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:52:05 GMT

A warm Ypsilanti Thank You! to those of you who participated last week during Ypsi Pride Day 2008!

Save gas this holiday weekend. Be a tourist in your hometown. Visit one of Ypsilanti�s museums, cook-out in one of beautiful parks, dine out at that restaurant you have been meaning to checkout or re-visit an old favorite, buy a hometown souvenir, visit the Depot Town Farmers Market on Saturday and the Downtown Farmers Market on Tuesday. Pay your respects to those who have dedicated their lives to serving their country at the Memorial Day Processional.

The Memorial Day Processional begins at 9 am on Monday. The route begins at S. Huron and Ferris Street, proceeds down Huron to Cross, then south on Cross to River Street. The Processional ends at Highland Cemetery with a service for the nations fallen heroes.

There are two beautiful Bed and Breakfast in the downtown Ypsilanti area. Both the Parrish House Inn (www.parishhouseinn.com) and the Queens Residence (www.queensresidence.com) have space for guests this weekend. Spoil yourself. No need to drive far to spend an elegant/luxurious evening or weekend at a hotel anywhere else. These Innkeepers live, work and love the community that you have chosen to call home.

Ypsilanti is home to several fine museums:
Michigan Firehouse Museum 110 W. Cross Street (4 walkable blocks from the downtown) www.michiganfirehousemuseum.org Hours: Tues-Fri 10-4, Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4. Admission is free on parade days! Visit after the Memorial Day Processional - 10 am - noon. on Memorial Day.

The Ypsilanti Historical Museum l- 220 N. Huron will be open Saturday and Sunday. For more information visit www.ypsilantihistoricalsociety

The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum is located at 100 E. Cross is just a short stroll through Riverside Park from Downtown Ypsilanti. For more information: www.ypsiautoheritage.org

The Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert at Riverside Park centrally located between Downtown Ypsilanti and Depot Town. Parking is free in all downtown lots. The park may be conveniently accessed from the pedestrian bridge adjacent to Materials Unlimited on Michigan Avenue or the Riverside Municipal Parking Lot, the entrance is located between Haab�s Restaurant and Angel Food Catering on the N. Side of Michigan Avenue. The concert will be at 2 p.m. in the Riverside Park Picnic Pavilion.

The Rutherford Pool located at 975 N. Congress St. opens for the season today (Friday May 23) at 6 pm. Mark your calendar for their fund raiser on June 14 (details to follow).

Many of the merchants in the Downtown, Depot Town, Ecorse Rd. and Washtenaw Avenue corridors will be open during the holiday weekend. Invest in your community. Visit their shops and buy yourself something special. Buy your picnic supplies at Dos Hermanos on Michigan Ave, the Beer Cooler on S. Washington or the party store or market in your neighborhood. They are locally owned and the money you spend there goes back into your community - not into bank accounts in other states.

Set aside some of that gas money you saved to spend at the Crossroads Fund Raiser on May 31. TC�s Speakeasy will host bands from the Ann Arbor School of Rock for an all ages show during the day and after 8 pm, adults will be entertained by sketch comedy with Ypsilanti�s premier sketch comedy troupe Monkey Rampant and an evening of great music. More details to follow.

Family Activities in the Downtown Ypsilanti Entertainment District
Friday May 23

Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. The Fourth Annual Riverside Arts Center Docent Exhibition. Showcases the talents of Riverside�s gallery volunteers. Includes drawings, paintings, sculpture and mixed media works.

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

Saturday May 24

Riverside Arts Center Gallery- 76 N. Huron St. The Fourth Annual Riverside Arts Center Docent Exhibition. Showcases the talents of Riverside�s gallery volunteers. Includes drawings, paintings, sculpture and mixed media works. Sundays 1:30-4 pm.

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

Sunday May 25

Dreamland Theater - 26 N. Washington. The Dreamland Puppet Troup presents a show for kids: Goldilocks and Red Riding Hood vs. The Monsters. A charming twist on traditional fairy tale featuring many of your child�s favorite characters. 3:30 pm. Admission $5. Children 3 and under free.

Downtown Ypsilanti Entertainment District at Night

Friday May 23

Elbow Room - 6 S. Washington Live music with the Sugar People. 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 Specials.

TapRoom - 201 N. Washington. A great neighborhood bar! Friday Specials: Bacardi Drinks, Bell �s Pints. Pool Table. No cover.

TC�s Speakeasy - 207 W. Michigan Live music featuring Throttlebody wsgs/ Spiral Crush, Marshall Neely and the Deputies of Disaster & Konniption Fit. Pool Tables. Drink Specials. Cover.

Saturday May 24

Best Danged Sports Bar � 13 N. Washington (Upstairs) Monthly drink and beer specials. 6� & 8 foot tables.

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

Elbow Room - 6 S. Washington. Misty Lyn and the Big Beautiful wsgs/ that�s Him! That�s the Guy!, Empty Orchestra & Elle and the forts. 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 Specials.

TapRoom - 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. The Farewells wsgs/ Elephant & Prussia. 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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Crossroad Sumer Festival gets into full swing on June 6 at 7 pm on N. Washington. Join us when local legend (and Tap Room club owner) Brian Brickley and his band the Martindales start the regular season off with an evening of blues!

City of Ypsilanti Parking

Joe Queen — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:15:39 GMT

It will be hard to tell visitors to Ypsilanti about the parking in Ypsilanti and why they must go to Ann Arbor instead.

If this happened to one of my guests I can only guess what our reviews would be like.

The City of Ypsilanti does not have a local place to contest parking fines and penalties. They must be addressed through a private company in Grand Blank by phone (if you can get a real person.) This is why I am sending out my complaint by email and posting on My Blog at www.queensresidence.com

On March 5 2008 my wife got a parking ticket for expired meter. The officer who issued the ticket explained to Marla that the fine needed to be sent in, On March 9th the check was mailed to Grand Blank. On March 17th the check was deposited and the check cleared our bank on March 18th (please see attached check)

We got a notice (the notice is not dated) saying we paid the ticket too late and owe another $15.00 due upon receipt. We need mail the balance due 7 to 10 days before the due date to avoid further penalties.

Nowhere on the ticket did it say we could pay it locally, the issuing officer stated it had to be mailed. Grand Blank says because we mailed it in it was automatically late and late charges apply.

Nice way to make extra money and lower complaints at the same time.

Returning Guest Discount

Joe Queen — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:37:20 GMT

As a customer appreciation we are now offering a 10% discount for returning customers. Just mention this Blog to receive your discount