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30 parakeets, cockatiels abandoned outside Ann Arbor shelter
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — An animal shelter near Ann Arbor is seeking information on who left 30 pet birds outside its door. When staff at the Humane Society of Huron Valley, 3100 Cherry Hill Road, arrived for work Monday, Aug. 19, they discovered someone had abandoned 26 parakeets and four cockatiels.
Red tag, Largest discount outlet in Michigan opens in Metro Detroit Friday
A new massive outlet will be opening in Metro Detroit: Red Tag Outlet. @getredtagofficial. The 45,000 foot former Gardner-White location, will carry a wide variety of overstock, surplus and returned items from Target at significantly reduced prices. Items include electronics,clothing, home goods and much more. Oakland Mall Owner Mario Kieziand...
Ann Arbor’s ‘Salvation Armani’ thrift store known for its luxury finds, quirky treasures
At the world's best thrift store Monday, Kolby Miller decided not to buy a pogo stick. He's usually interested in Polo, not pogo. The massive Salvation Army resale shop in Ann Arbor has been a reliable place to find name brand golf shirts, suitable for his job in tech sales. ...
Motown Museum’s Back to School Jam and more metro area music this weekend
The Motown Museum will help mitigate any back-to-school blues with some dancing in the street — or at least the avenue, as in West Grand, this weekend. The museum’s Back to School Jam runs from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 on the Rocket Plaza in front of Hitsville U.S.A.
DJ’s One Note Challenge goes viral
Do you think you could name a song in one note? An Ann Arbor DJ is asking people that question on social media, and he’s gone viral. Derrick Castenholz is the owner of DJ DC Productions, which is a DJ crew that performs at events in Ann Arbor and the Metro Detroit area. However, he also shares his love for music on TikTok. Castenholz said he got started on social media out of necessity when the pandemic hit.
Popular College Apparel Store Abruptly Closes Three Michigan Locations
Finding 'Go Blue' clothing and accessories will be a little more challenging, as three M Den stores in Michigan have abruptly closed their doors. Heritage Collegiate Apparel Inc., the owner of six M Den locations filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday (8/16). The company made the announcement Monday...
Tradition lives on at Casa Dominick’s across from Michigan Law Quad
ANN ARBOR, MI – A third-generation Ann Arbor institution just steps away from University of Michigan campus landmarks is welcoming students back this week for another year. Current owner Rich DeVarti remembers helping at his father Dominick’s restaurant as early as fourth grade. His son, named after his grandfather, works alongside him now behind Casa Dominick’s two-window service counter, where guests wait in line to order half-gallon jars of house-made sangria, pizzas or Italian-inspired sandwiches and salads from chalkboard menus.
Go Grow Playroom: A Haven for Parents and Paradise for Kids
Go Grow Playroom is a new play space in Canton, Michigan with a calm and purposeful design. This unique play space, located at 43367 Joy Road, is more than just a children’s playroom; it’s a thoughtfully created sanctuary where parents can truly relax while their children engage in safe, imaginative play.
From tacos to science fun, there’s plenty to do this weekend
The weekend is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for something to do, there’s plenty of happenings all around Metro Detroit. First up, as we gear up for the upcoming Lions football season, there’s a new exhibition opening in honor of our beloved team. The “Gridiron Heroes” exhibit will feature highlights from the team’s championship seasons in the 1930s and 50s. Artifacts like trophies and uniforms will be on display. There will also be pop-ups featuring items from this year’s NFL Draft. The exhibition opens Friday at the Detroit Historical Museum.
A2SF Announces Bonnie Billups, Joyce Hunter, and Keith Orr & Martin Contreras as the subjects for Monuments
ANN ARBOR — A2SF and AADL announced Executive Director of the Peace Neighborhood Center Bonnie Billups, President/CEO of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, Joyce Hunter, and community leaders and activists Keith Orr & Martin Contreras as part of A200’s Living History. Monuments by Craig Walsh will run 8pm nightly, September 4-8 in Wheeler Park (200 Depot Street) in Ann Arbor. Full bios for each honoree can be found at A2SF.ORG/MONUMENTS.
Lincoln Park opens new animal shelter
LINCOLN PARK – City officials and animal lovers gathered Aug. 19 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the city’s new animal shelter at 500 Russell Ave. The facility will be able to accommodate both dogs and cats in separate rooms. Animal Shelter Director Kenndey Odell said the new shelter,...
Mock fires, century-old firetruck part of Ypsilanti museum event
YPSILANTI, MI - From a century-old firetruck to squirting water on a mock house fire, firetruck enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy an upcoming event hosted by the Michigan Firehouse Museum. The museum is hosting its annual firetruck muster from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Riverside...
Emerging Artist Exhibition Wows with Promising New Young Fine Artists
Short circuiting that problem for aspiring fine artists is the driving force behind the Emerging Artist Exhibition at the Gutman Gallery, a show which aims to demonstrate the best of promising local talent across contemporary paintings, mixed media, sculpture and just about any other static art medium you can think of.
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