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June 16, 2022

'Celebrating the Last Frost,' an exhibition by Avery Williamson
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Creal Microgallery presents 'Celebrating the Last Frost,' an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Ypsilanti artist Avery Williamson. This collection of small works celebrates the last frost, an indicator of safe passage to the next season. These pieces explore the colors and textures of May and June-- a season of shedding, blooming, and emerging.

Williamson has worked in a wide range of media, including weavings, photography, collage, painting and drawing, but remaining constant in much of her work is her use of atmospheric color and lively mark-making. With these defining visual elements, her work feels both meditative and improvisational. Her use of color sets a stage or mood, and provides a context for the story to be told through her marks. The marks and lines then skip across the surface, or grow outward from a starting point. Her marks play around the edges of the canvas or are laid down across fields of color. Her images can feel like parts of a whole— just glimpses of a larger story or vignettes of a fuller world. In the works on view, she considers this moment in time, this transition from cold to warm, from dormancy to growth. This moment that Williamson captures is somehow both singular and infinite, and this transition between seasons upon which she reflects is at once unique and eternal.

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Official Qualifying Tour of the LPGA: Epson Tour 2022.
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Official Qualifying Tour of the LPGA: Epson Tour 2022.
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June 16–18. 156 professional women golfers from around the world compete for $200,000 in cash prizes in this 3-round tournament. The field also includes Ann Arborite A.J. Newell, a U-M assistant women’s golf coach. The Epson Tour is the official developmental tour of the LPGA. 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Thurs. & Fri.), 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (Sun.), Travis Pointe Country Club, 2829 Travis Pointe Rd. Free to spectators. annarbor.org/sports-commission/epsontour, 994–8580. 

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Official Qualifying Tour of the LPGA: Epson Tour 2022.
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Official Qualifying Tour of the LPGA: Epson Tour 2022.
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June 16–18. 156 professional women golfers from around the world compete for $200,000 in cash prizes in this 3-round tournament. The field also includes Ann Arborite A.J. Newell, a U-M assistant women’s golf coach. The Epson Tour is the official developmental tour of the LPGA. 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Thurs. & Fri.), 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (Sun.), Travis Pointe Country Club, 2829 Travis Pointe Rd. Free to spectators. annarbor.org/sports-commission/epsontour, 994–8580. 

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“Nature and Recreation in Michigan”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Summer Lecture Series.
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“Nature and Recreation in Michigan”: U-M Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Summer Lecture Series.
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June 9, 16, & 23. Series of 3 weekly talks (via Zoom) on area state parks and metroparks. June 9: “Michigan’s State Parks: 100 Years of Making Memories.” Panel discussion featuring Hartwick Pines State Park interpreter Craig Kasmer, DNR historian Hillary Pine, and Tahquamenon Falls State Park interpretive ranger Theresa Neal. June 16: DNR cervid management specialist Chad Stewart on “Management History, Past and Present, of Michigan’s Cervids (Deer, Elk, and Moose).” June 23: Huron-Clinton Metroparks director Amy McMillan and diversity, equity, and inclusion chief Artina Carter on “The Huron-Clinton Metroparks: Southeastern Michigan Gems.” 10–11:30 a.m., for URL preregister at olli-umich.org. $40 (members, $15) for the 3-lecture series. $5 per lecture for members. Memberships are $25 a year. 998–9351. 

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Mah-Jongg: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Mah-Jongg: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Every Thurs. 10 a.m.-noon. Turner Senior Center, 2401 Plymouth. Free. 998–9353.

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“Sonic Lunch”: Bank of Ann Arbor.
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“Sonic Lunch”: Bank of Ann Arbor.
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See 2 Thursday, Today: Milky Chance. German electro folk-rock quartet that has performed its catchy reggae-influenced music at venues such as the House of Blues and Coachella. Opener: literate and soulful Chicago-based singer-songwriter (and B.B. King’s nephew) Phillip-Michael Scales. 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

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Free Ninja Obstacle Course for Kids: Keith Hafner's Karate
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Free Ninja Obstacle Course for Kids: Keith Hafner's Karate: Keith Hafner's Karate
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Details: Ninja Obstacle Course. Big fun, FREE, open to 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Includes age appropriate training in agility and body balance.

When: Saturday, June 25, 11:30 - 12:00

Where: 'Keith Hafner's Karate,' 214 S. Main, Ann Arbor

Admission: FREE!

214 S. Main ,Ann Arbor. Sign up for free at: https://member-site.net/VIP/default.aspx?FE--wXcch Free!. khafner@provide.net www.karateisgoodforyou.com 734-994-0333.

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A Course in Miracles Study Group: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
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A study of A Course in Miracles via Zoom. Free, but donations appreciated.

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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Duplicate non-sanctioned ($3; members, $2). Mon. 12:30–3:30 p.m. ACBL sanctioned ($9; members, $8). Thurs. noon3:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 

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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
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Every Thurs., Fri., & Tues. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues., Fri.), or a 499er game (Thurs.). 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:50 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email kahanae@yahoo.net or ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand. 

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“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
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Every Wed.Sun., Apr. 15Aug. 27. Angie Kane directs the world premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s drama that imagines the Victorian sleuth, aided by Dr. Watson and Irene Adler, solving the disappearance of world-changing inventions by clients Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Cast: David Bendena, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Mark Colson, Sarab Kamoo, Rusty Mewha, and Paul Strobili. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets $2551 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673. 

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“Top of the Park”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival.
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“Top of the Park”: Ann Arbor Summer Festival.
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See 10 Friday. Tonight in the Kidzone: Chalk drawing with popular local street artist David Zinn (all day) and Stick Puppets, Masks, and Cherry Crafts with Stone School staff (5 p.m.). On the Power Center Lawn: Full Body Workout with The Barre Code (5 p.m.). In the Annex tent: The Ann Arbor District Library presents Pokémon Gaming Night (5 p.m.). On the O&W Grove Stage: Saginaw pop-folk singer-songwriter Amy Petty (5 p.m.) and traditional Japanese drumming by the Great Lakes Taiko Center (5:45 p.m.). On the Rackham Stage: World-renowned veteran local harmonica wiz Peter “Madcat” Ruth leads his new C.A.R.Ma Quartet (7 p.m.) in an eclectic mix of traditional and improvisational music. This all-star ensemble includes tabla player John Churchville, bassist Brennan Andes, and guitarist Dan Ripke. Also, smooth-voiced Nashville-based soul singer Devon Gilfillian (8:30 p.m.). The music is followed at 10 p.m. by a screening of the 2019 animated feature Pokémon Detective Pikachu. 5 p.m.–midnight, Ingalls Mall at Washington. Free, but donations accepted. a2sf.org, 994–5999. 5 p.m.midnight.

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3rd Thursdays: Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce.
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3rd Thursdays: Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce.
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 Live music on the mill porch, hay rides, kids activities, live entertainment by street performers such as fire twirlers and belly dancers, artist & vendor market, international food, a business expo, historic tours & open houses, and more. 5-9 p.m., downtown Manchester. Free. 48158.com, (248) 605-0626.

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“Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights”: Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce.
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“Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights”: Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Every Thurs., June 2–Jul. 28. Concurrent musical entertainment on 9 stages in downtown Chelsea, as well as magicians, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, sidewalk chalk, and other activities for kids. Also, food vendors.  Tonight: Country-pop by Detroit-bred singer-songwriter Kari Holmes, The Blues Top Blues Band, classic country, western swing, and boogie-woogie by the veteran Cadillac Cowboys, the electric acoustic folk trio Ellis & M.E., singer-songwriter Joanna Sterling, and the versatile 15-piece jazz, pop, and rock band The Big Band Theory. 6:30–8:30 p.m., downtown Chelsea. Free. chelseamich.com/sstn, 474–9178.

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"Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights"
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Welcome to Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights in Chelsea, Michigan!
Returns in 2022 on Thursdays from June 2 - July 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights performances are held in Chelsea, Michigan throughout the summer from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Arts, Entertainment, & Musical acts are performed at various and separate stages throughout historical downtown Chelsea. Every week brings something new, is family friendly, and free!

Kids will enjoy acts like magicians, circus acts, jugglers, face painters, balloon artists, the 'How to Chalk' themed art stage and much more. While music enthusiasts will experience many genres of music all in one night - bluegrass, americana, folk, rock, celtic, blues, jazz, country and everything in between.

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“Hurricane Girl”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati.
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“Hurricane Girl”: Literati Bookstore At Home with Literati.
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New Jersey-based novelist Marcy Dermansky joins short story writer and essayist Jessica Francis Kane to discuss (via Zoom) her new novel, a comic horror story about a young woman who escapes a toxic relationship and buys her own beach house only for it to be washed away in a hurricane, setting off a cascade of bad luck and bad decisions. 7 p.m., for URL see literatibookstore.com/event/2022-06. Free. 585–5567. 

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“Salty Summer Sounds Live Music Series”: Saline Main Street.
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“Salty Summer Sounds Live Music Series”: Saline Main Street.
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Every Thurs. night, June 16–Aug. 25. Downtown concerts by area bands. Kids activities. Outdoor seating and dining. Dancing. June 16:  The Invasion, a British Invasion cover quartet from Redford led by singer-guitarist David Roof. June 23 & 30: TBA. 7–9 p.m., downtown Saline, 101 S. Ann Arbor St., Saline. Free. More information at bit.ly/saltysummer2022, 717–7406. 

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Comhaltas.
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Every Thurs. All invited to join members of this local chapter of the Detroit Irish Music Association for an informal evening playing traditional Irish music on various instruments. Lessons offered. 7–9 p.m. FUMC Green Wood, 1001 Green Rd. Mask (when not playing a wind instrument) and vaccination required. Free. detroitirishmusic.org.

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Thursday Night Music Series: A2 Summer Streets (Main Street Area Association).
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Thursday Night Music Series: A2 Summer Streets (Main Street Area Association).
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See 2 Thursday. Tonight: Harmolodics Trio, a jazz ensemble led by local trumpeter and U-M grad Benjamin Green (Main St. & William St. stage), the alt-Americana roots-rock jam band J. Michael & The Heavy Burden (Main St. & Liberty St. stage), amusing and optimistic folk singer Ray Hough (Washington St. & Main St. stage), the renowned touring student fiddle ensemble Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic (Fourth Ave. between Washington St. & Liberty St. stage), and the Huron Valley Harmonizers barbershop chorus (strolling the Main Street Area). 79 p.m.

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“Mamma Mia!”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company.
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“Mamma Mia!”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company.
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Every Thurs.–Sun., June 16–Jul. 17. This local professional theater company performs the sunny 1999 Catherine Johnson musical about a bride-to-be trying to narrow down a field of three possibilities to find her real father. The all-ABBA score includes the title song, “Super Trouper,” “Dancing Queen,” “Money, Money, Money,” and more. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. Tickets $46 (seniors & youth $44) in advance at theencoretheatre.org and at the door. 268–6200. 

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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub.
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Pub Quiz: Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub.
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Every Thurs. Local high school English teacher Barry Aherne throws out questions for anyone to answer at this popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team (up to 6 people). Prizes. On June 9, in honor of A2Zero week, the questions are about sustainability. 7:30 p.m. or so, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee that goes to the winning team. 665–2968. 

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“Passing the Torch”: Kerrytown Concert House.
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“Passing the Torch”: Kerrytown Concert House.
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U-M music professor emeritus Anthony Elliott, a cellist who has performed as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic and the Vancouver Symphony, is joined by talented young U-M violin student Camille Jones in a diverse program of classic and new works for cello and violin. Strad Magazine notes that Elliott’s “emotional communication is often profound, and his glittering, silvery tone captivates the ear.” Elliott and Jones also host a free pre-concert conversation/masterclass at 5:30 p.m. Rescheduled from April 24. 8 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Livestream available at KerrytownConcertHouse.com. Mask & proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within past 72 hours) required. Tickets $13–$50 in advance online and at the door. 769–2999.

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“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine”: Purple Rose Theatre Company.
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Every Wed.Sun., Apr. 15Aug. 27. Angie Kane directs the world premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s drama that imagines the Victorian sleuth, aided by Dr. Watson and Irene Adler, solving the disappearance of world-changing inventions by clients Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Cast: David Bendena, Caitlin Cavannaugh, Mark Colson, Sarab Kamoo, Rusty Mewha, and Paul Strobili. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets $2551 in advance at PurpleRoseTheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. 433–7673. 

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German Conversation.
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Every Thurs. & Tues. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation with either or both of 2 long-running groups, the A2 Stammtisch (8 p.m. Thurs.) and the German Speakers Round Table (7:30 p.m. Tues.). Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. Preregistration requested at heerdeolind@yahoo.com (Thurs.) & 812–6375 (Tues.). 

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