“We’ve always had donation requests,” says Robb Woulfe, director of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. “We’re just a little louder in our ask.” He’s talking about Top of the Park, the hugely popular evening program of free concerts and films on Ingalls Mall that begins on June 12 (see Events, p. 35). Faced with what Woulfe describes as an “astounding” drop in corporate sponsorships, the festival is asking Top visitors to donate $3 per night ($5 per family). It’s also replacing paid staff greeters with volunteers and seeking additional partners to sponsor activities in the Kids’ Zone tent. Above all, Woulfe has his fingers crossed for sunny days. Last summer, chilly weather drove down beverage sales, a big revenue source.
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Upcoming Events
- June 5, 2023
"Coffee & Conversation": Pittsfield Township Senior Center
9:00 am - June 5, 2023
"Rise & Shine Exercise": Pittsfield Township Senior Center
9:00 am - June 5, 2023
“Little Trees, Big Impact: 10th Anniversary Celebration”: Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
10:00 am - June 5, 2023
“St. Patrick’s Dirt Road Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
10:00 am - June 5, 2023
Playgroups for Babies: AADL
10:30 am - June 5, 2023
Preschool Storytimes: AADL
10:30 am - June 5, 2023
Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
12:00 pm - June 5, 2023
“Monday Noon Dexter Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
12:00 pm - June 5, 2023
Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
12:30 pm - June 5, 2023
Recorder Group: Ann Arbor Senior Center
12:30 pm - June 5, 2023
"Walking Off The Pounds": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
12:30 pm - June 5, 2023
Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
1:00 pm - June 5, 2023
"Open Cards & Games": Pittsfield Township Senior Center
1:00 pm - June 5, 2023
"Writing, Reflections, & Conversation": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
1:00 pm - June 5, 2023
Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
6:00 pm - June 5, 2023
Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
6:00 pm - June 5, 2023
“Sewing Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library
6:00 pm - June 5, 2023
Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
6:30 pm - June 5, 2023
“Beyond Zero”: State Theatre
6:30 pm - June 5, 2023
“Emerging Writers Workshop: Building Stakes and Deepening Theme”: Ann Arbor District Library
6:30 pm - June 5, 2023
Opera on Tap
7:30 pm - June 5, 2023
Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
7:30 pm - June 5, 2023
Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig
8:00 pm - June 5, 2023
“Patio Italiano”: 8 Ball Movie Night
9:00 pm - June 6, 2023
Mah-jongg: Pittsfield Township Senior Center
10:00 am - June 6, 2023
Yoga: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
10:00 am - June 6, 2023
"Online Meditation Drop-In": U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program
10:00 am - June 6, 2023
“Little Trees, Big Impact: 10th Anniversary Celebration”: Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
10:00 am - June 6, 2023
"Tai Chi For All Levels": Ann Arbor Senior Center
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