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An 'Unconference' Planned In Ypsilanti This Weekend To Talk About The Future Of The City

By • Jan 3, 2018
Mark Maynard

Citizens and business owners concerned about the future of Ypsilanti are getting together this coming weekend for an Unconference to share ideas about the future of the community.

The Unconference is the idea of local businessman and blogger Mark Maynard who says it’s a get-together with no set agenda and no guaranteed outcome.

89.1 WEMU'S Lisa Barry spoke to Maynard about the upcoming event.


Building A Communal Time Capsule: Ypsilanti Residents Using Social Media To Document Their Community

By • Oct 6, 2017
Mark Maynard

One local community is taking an unconventional approach to documenting its history.


Local Arts Fundraiser Is A Meaty Challenge But It's All For A Good Cause

By • May 18, 2016
Nick Azzaro

The FLY Children's Art Center in Ypsilanti will receive financial support from a special fundraiser taking place this Sunday, May 22nd.

The Wurst Bar in Ypsilanti is holding its third annual Wurst Challenge.

I spoke with one the event's creator, local blogger Mark Maynard, and the FLY Center's chairman of the board Linette Lao about what's happening.


Ypsilanti Files Lawsuit, Plans Increased Police Patrols At Water Street Site

By Amanda LeClaire • Apr 25, 2016
Ypsilanti's Water Street
WEMU

 

Ypsilanti officials want to clarify details of a lawsuit filed against the owner of a sculpture park at the Water Street Redevelopment Project.

20 Foot Brat Challenge to Raise Funds for FLY Children's Art Center

By • Mar 19, 2014
Andrew Cluley / 89.1 WEMU

More young people in Southeast Michigan will continue to have opportunities to make art thanks to several people attempting to eat 20 foot long brats.  Ypsilanti’s Wurst Bar is hosting the first ever Wurst Challenge Thursday evening as a fundraiser for the Fly Children’s Art Center.

Ypsilanti Notables To Go On Fundraising Bratwurst-bender

By Associated Press • Mar 10, 2014
Mark Maynard / markmaynard.com

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - A fundraising event in Michigan plans to pit participants with big appetites against 20-foot-long bratwursts that weigh close to six pounds. The Ann Arbor News reports the Wurst  Challenge to benefit the FLY Children's Art Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on March 20.  Nine participants are registered so far, including Ypsilanti Mayor Paul Schreiber.  The event is hosted by Ypsilanti's Wurst Bar, the New Holland Brewing Co., blogger Mark Maynard and others.

The Shadow Art Fair Set To Make Its Last Stand

By Bob Eccles • Jul 19, 2013

Saturday is likely to be a bitter-sweet day at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti. That is the site of what will be the last-ever Shadow Art Fair. WEMU's Bob Eccles has this report.


Last Shadow Art Fair This Weekend

By Bob Eccles • Jul 15, 2013

The last  Shadow Art Fair will be held this weekend. WEMU's Bob Eccles spoke with Mark Maynard, one of five founders of the Shadow Art Fair, about the fair and why they're calling it quits.