Apr 20 Saturday
Charles E. Boyk Law Offices are proud to offer our 16th annual Bikes for Kids Giveaway. To promote bicycle safety and recognize deserving children in the community, we are giving away 10 bikes to local children for the summer! To learn more and make a nomination visit our Bikes for Kids Giveaway page.
This rarely heard cultural treasure is presented in collaboration with Wayne State University Department of Music and features soaring choral music, big band sounds and the energy of tap dance.
The concert program will be conducted by Brandon Waddles, Rackham's Artistic Director and Assistant Professor in Teaching, Choral Conducting and Music Education at Wayne State University. In addition to Rackham Choir, the performance features the Wayne State University Big Band and University Choirs and the “Too Hot Trio” of Marion Hayden, bass, Dave Taylor, percussion, and Alvin Waddles, piano.
The Kittens & Crooners series -- presented by Foguth Financial Group -- features intimate shows with a speakeasy vibe in the lower level of Ciao Amici's, and April 20 highlights the return of Ben Sharkey.There will be two shows, and doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show.
Tickets are priced at $25 and limited to just 100 per show.6 p.m. show tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/740943390627?aff=oddtdtcreator8:30 p.m. show tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/740950140817?aff=oddtdtcreator
There will be a "cash-only" (no cards) bar to enjoy a beverage during the two-set concert. Feel free to go upstairs for a fabulous dinner and drinks before the show, if you like).
ABOUT THE ARTISTOne of Detroit’s premiere live entertainers over the past ten years plus, Ben Sharkey infuses his live performances with a hip and sultry fire, bringing his artful swagger to the stage with a colorful fusion of old school cool, contemporary jazz, soul and pop.
NOTE: Please, only call Ciao Amici's (810-227-9000) to make dinner reservations. If you need further information on the shows, contact 2 Stones Events at info@2StonesEvents.com.
Hullabaloo is an Ypsilanti-based music collective that performs original dance music blended with Latin rhythms. Performing with up to eight members, the Hullabaloo experience is an upbeat showcase of musical expression. Their unparalleled energy and unique sound have led Hullabaloo to perform regularly at nightclubs, festivals, and municipal events throughout the Midwest.
JIM BIZER CD release concertAdmission: $17 ($15 student/senior), cash or check at door onlyDoors open at 7:00pm, open mic at 7:15, concert begins at 7:30
MAMA’s Coffeehouse host and coordinator JIM BIZER has made music his career and calling ever since he dropped out of music school decades ago. After years of making music in duos, trios and various Michigan bands, he’s releasing his first solo recordings in a very long time. Some songs are brand-new, some are longtime concert favorites he’s finally recorded. Poignant and quirky, hilarious and heartfelt, thoughtful and absurd – somehow, all at once. This will be a largely solo performance but there will be a few musical guests along too.
"Winner of the Great American Song Contest, and understandably so…” - Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
“I enjoyed the hell out of that!” – Jim Bertin, Off-The-Wall Coffeehouse
Why can't you get a country band singing about Vampires? Horror hoedowns if you will? Or, maybe if the Munsters lived in Nashville? Ypsilanti, MI based Fangs and Twang were birthed in 2014, with the idea of a concept band that substituted monsters into classic country rock music tropes, the chorus to the title track on fourth record (released in December, 2023), “We used to sing about monsters, now we sing about you" captures the continued evolution of the band's songwriting. "You Monster" takes aim at the monsters among us, including extreme political polarization, misinformation, and the breakdown of public discourse. They have been bringing their high energy and eclectic live show to festivals and venues across the Midwest for the past 9+ years.
Apr 21 Sunday
Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings take the stage at Ann Arbor’s Zal Gaz Grotto for the Sunday Evening Rhythm Club, when the gang will romp through a cornucopia of classics from their huge library, as well as some newer additions. This local 10-piece big band led by trumpeter/cornetist Chris Smith specializes in the big band music of the late 1920s and early 1930s associated with Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver. Great for listening and dancing. Full bar available.
Apr 22 Monday
Every Monday for 30+ years, the Zal Gaz has been home to Paul Keller and his Orchestra, who have been dazzling fans with their artistry, lively programs, and internationally renowned guest artists.