Community Calendar

Visit the Argus Museum from August 24th to September 25th to view "What's Goin On" by Melanie Stengel. The opening reception will be September 4th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

Artist statement:

"I've always felt the best photographs are felt as much as seen. As a person with ADHD, I've been lucky to find a vehicle to follow my curiosity down a host of diverse roads. I hope my photographs evoke a sense of curiosity in others and, sometimes, empathy as well."

Images will be color, black and white, and infrared.

The Argus Museum is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The Museum is not open on weekends.

The Outdoor Gallery and Sculpture Garden is open for the season! Thursdays - Saturdays, from 12-4. Free and Open to the Public. Come explore the magic of Susanne + John’s work!

Want a more personalized experience? Book a one on one consultation or tour with our Project Director, Patti Smith. www.stephensonceramicstudio.com or 734.395.1540.

Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz Collective
Looking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.
Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.
Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.
Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!
Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.

Visit the Argus Museum from August 24th to September 25th to view "What's Goin On" by Melanie Stengel. The opening reception will be September 4th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

Artist statement:

"I've always felt the best photographs are felt as much as seen. As a person with ADHD, I've been lucky to find a vehicle to follow my curiosity down a host of diverse roads. I hope my photographs evoke a sense of curiosity in others and, sometimes, empathy as well."

Images will be color, black and white, and infrared.

The Argus Museum is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The Museum is not open on weekends.

The Michigan Folk School Welcomes All with Third Annual Folk Festival!

Mark your calendars for the Michigan Folk School’s Third Annual Folk Festival! This free event serves as an opportunity for the Michigan Folk School to open their doors widely and invite curious folks into their community. If you have been wondering what the Michigan Folk School is all about, Saturday, September 19 from 10am - 3pm is the day to find out!

Hosted on the grounds of Staebler Farm County Park at 7734 Plymouth Rd., the festival is an opportunity to step into another world of handcrafted goods and time well spent. The festival will have a large array of activities to experience: craft demonstrations from many of our artisan instructors, live music performances by local artists, great food trucks, field games, a silent auction of instructor-made goods and an instructor-vendor market. No matter how you like to pass the time, there will be something for everyone at the Folk Festival.

The complete line-up of events will be released to the Michigan Folk School’s social media, @MiFolkSchool on Facebook and Instagram, in the time leading up to the festival. Expect a day full of inspiration and folksy fun with the following:
Demonstrations in crafts like blacksmithing, stained glass, leathercraft, and basketweaving from artisan instructors.
High-end vendor market comprised of instructor-made goods.
Two sets of live music by local performers.
Great and fresh food from local vendors.
A silent auction that is composed of Instructor-Made goods – all proceeds go back toward the mission and vision of the Michigan Folk School.
Community building and connecting over craft!

The Michigan Folk School is a division of Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation that is committed to the preservation of Folk Craft and Art through the teaching of classes, courses, and workshops in those topics. Year-round, the Michigan Folk School hosts hundreds of classes in 26 craft disciplines taught by 70+ artisan instructors from throughout the Great Lakes region. They pride themselves on high-quality but low-stakes education – learning purely for the sake of learning.

The Outdoor Gallery and Sculpture Garden is open for the season! Thursdays - Saturdays, from 12-4. Free and Open to the Public. Come explore the magic of Susanne + John’s work!

Want a more personalized experience? Book a one on one consultation or tour with our Project Director, Patti Smith. www.stephensonceramicstudio.com or 734.395.1540.

Admission $20, $18 student/senior
Cash or check at door only
Door 7 PM

Kitty Donohoe
Ann Arbor-based songwriter and Michigan Emmy winner Kitty Donohoe returns to the MAMA’s Coffeehouse stage to open our new season. DJ Rich Warren (WFMT-Chicago) calls Kitty “far above and beyond most singer-songwriters.” She writes music that has been called “earthy, luminous and compelling” (The Weekender) and she’s been praised in the press equally for her voice, her musicality, and her songwriting. Sing Out!, one of the oldest and most respected folk music magazines in the industry, says that Kitty is “one of the rare singer-songwriters to sensuously weave words and melody into a strong and mesmerizing fabric.”
Kitty will be accompanied by bassist/vocalist Carol Palms (and perhaps another guest artist or two)

Jennifer Ashley & Joel Simpson open the show
This folk duo blends traditional songs and instrumentation along with beautiful vocal harmonies reminiscent of famous duos such as Ian & Silvia and The Everly Brothers. Both bringing a classical perspective to their duo, Jennifer Ashley & Joel Simpson have reached a new level with incorporating elements of jazz, popular music and other modern styles in their arrangements.

Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz Collective
Looking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.
Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.
Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.
Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!
Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.

Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz Collective
Looking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.
Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.
Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.
Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!
Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.