Gray Bancroft | Washtenaw Voice
Art
Courtesy | Middy Potter
What: Curves and Rocks – Artist Middy Potter brings her work to Ann Arbor to show her take on simple things turned into beautiful art.
Where: WSG Gallery
306 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
When: Currently until May 7.
Monday Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday 12 – 6 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday 12 – 10 p.m.
Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.
What: Wild Land Thomas Cole and the birth of the American Landscape – Art exhibit showcasing Thomas Cole’s landscape paintings.
Where: Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker branch
5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti
When: Currently exhibiting through May 25.
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Courtesy | Elizabeth Schwartz
What: Elizabeth Schwartz – Schwartz brings her new work of fine art abstract paintings to exhibit.
Where: WSG Gallery
306 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
When: May 10 – June 18
Monday Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday 12 – 6 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday 12 – 10 p.m.
Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.
Music
What: First Fridays Ypsilanti – 30 + venues open their doors on a special art and culture walk to build community, and have some fun.
Where: Depot Town and Downtown Ypsilanti
When: May 6, 5-11 p.m.
Map at FirstFridaysYpsi.com
What: Greg Zee – A solo artist that plays guitar and flute originals sets up to entertain the crowd’s coming through to eat.
Where: Potbelly Sandwich Shop
300 S State St, Ann Arbor
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 – 8 p.m.
What: Live Music at Crazy Wisdom – Ever Friday and Saturday, no cover charge music in the Tea Room.
Where: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room
114 S Main St, Ann Arbor
When: Every Friday and Saturday 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Workshops
What: Yearning4Yarning – A group knitting or crochet night meets weekly at in downtown Ypsilanti and lead by crochet artist Nicole Putala.
Where: Lampshade Café
206 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti
When: Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
What: Veteran’s Life and Education – A helpful session for Veterans to learn about financial planning, veteran affairs and other various topics.
Where: WCC, LA 161
When: Thursday, May 5 12-1 p.m.
What: Qigong Therapeutic Movement & Tai chi – Learn about movement and how it has a beneficial effect with herbalist and health practitioner, Joel Robbins. Sponsored by the People’s Food Co-op.
Where: Ann Arbor District Library Pittsfield Branch,
2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor
When: Wednesday May 11, 7:00 – 8:30pm
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: Monday and Wednesday 7 p.m.
Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.
Cost: 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: 416 W. Huron St., Suite # 22 Ann Arbor
When: Saturdays 12 p.m.
Cost: 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: Wednesday 11:15 a.m. Oña Flow
Thursday 6 p.m.
Friday 10:45 a.m. Nia class.
Friday 4:30 p.m. Oña Flow
Cost: Donations accepted
