Art Now Photography at the Ann Arbor Art Center. Courtesy | Megan Winkel
BY JENEE GREGOR
Staff Writer
Art
What: New Growth, Fresh Ideas in Clay- ClayWorks Studio showcases new takes on the clay process in new exhibition.
Where: Clayworks Studio
2763 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor
When: April 3 – May 14
Reception – April 8, 5 – 8 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Courtesy | Stephanie Lehr
What: Art Now 2016: New Directions in Contemporary Photography – Artists will come together in a judged art exhibition using their own style and talent to show what photography has evolved into in this age.
Where: 117 Gallery
117 Liberty St., Ann Arbor
When: April 1 – May 14
Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Music
What: Live Jazz Thursdays – Resident Jazz band comes weekly to provide eclectic jazz mix to the coffee and tap house experience.
Where: Cultivate Coffee and Tap House
307 N River St, Ypsilanti
When: Thursdays, 7 – 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Sonic Freeway at Mash – Free music for the evening with local artists.
Where: Mash
211 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor
When: Saturday, April 9, 10 p.m. – 12 a.m
Cost: Free
What: Rock the District – State Street District is hosting a free and family-friendly music festival.
Where: Stage Corner of East Williams Street & Maynard Street, Ann Arbor
When: Saturday, April 16
3 – 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Workshops
What: WCC Earth Day 2016 – Join WCC and other sponsoring partners celebrating Earth Day with the community and learning about how to be more Earth-friendly.
Where: WCC Student Center Building 1st floor, and North Plaza
When: Thursday, April 7
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Free.
What: Spice: The Variety of Life (including herbs) – Head baker at the People’s Food Co-op come to share the experience and education about spices and herbs to use in daily life.
Where: Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
When: Tuesday, April 5.
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Sewing Skills Night + Open Lab – An instructor with be present to teach a sewing skill but the lab is available for use during this time.
Where: Ann Arbor District Library: Secret Lab
343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
When: Thursday, April 14
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: National Library Week Event: Award-Winning Author Mardi Jo Link – Renowned author from Traverse City who comes to share snippets of her life and her writing experience.
Where: Ann Arbor District Library: Multi-Purpose Room
343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor
When: Friday, April 15.
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free | This event will be recorded.
What: Earth Day Festival – Family-friendly earth celebration event to entertain and educate on the importance of taking care of the Earth.
Where: Leslie Science and Nature Center
1831 Traver Rd., Ann Arbor
When: Sunday, April 17
12 – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free.
http://www.lesliesnc.org/a2earthday
Yoga
What: Hello Noon Yoga – Donation classes through the week with local instructors to make yoga available to everyone.
Where: 1145 w. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
When: Mondays 7 p.m.
Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 7 p.m.
Sundays 1 p.m.
Cost: Free|Donations accepted
What: Shangri La Sharing Yoga – Free class the Mota Thai Yoga Teacher Training graduates, to build their skill and share yoga with the community.
Where: Mota Thai Yoga
416 W. Huron St., Suite # 22 Ann Arbor
When: Saturdays 12 p.m.
Cost: Free|Donations accepted
What: A2 Yoga Studio Free Community Classes – Yoga teachers at A2 share classes for free, Oña Flow and Nia classes.
Where: 2030 Commerce Blvd., Ann Arbor
When: Wednesdays 11:15 a.m. Oña Flow
Thursdays 6 p.m.
Fridays 10:45 a.m. Nia class
Fridays 4:30 p.m. Oña Flow
Cost: Free|Donations accepted
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