Argo Dam Public Presentation

Tue, 09/01/2009 - 3:42pm by Debbie G.

As reported in the Ann Arbor Chronicle last week, the Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality sent the City an order regarding the Argo Dam. The City is required to meet and take actions to address MDEQ's concerns. To that end, the City Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 5:45 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall to hear a presentation by staff on options available to the City. The public is invited to the presentation that will precede the regular City Council meeting which begins at 7 p.m.

Greenbelt Update

Wed, 08/26/2009 - 10:15am by Debbie G.

The Greenbelt Program has protected over 1,300 acres of farmland and open space surrounding the City of Ann Arbor. The Ann Arbor Area League of Women Voters invites the public to join Laura Rubin, Chair of the Greenbelt Advisory Commission, for an update on the project and future plans for land acquisitions on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 12 noon at the Zion Lutheran Church, 1501W. Liberty. Bring a bag lunch and your questions.

Paws in the Park

Thu, 08/20/2009 - 10:37am by Caser

Attention dog owners and dog lovers: this Saturday and Sunday (8/22 and 8/23) from 9am to 5pm at Heritage Park, in Canton, bring your pup to Paws in the Park, a new event featuring the Purina Incredible Dog Team from America's Got Talent 4, Ultimate Air Dog, Rock n' Roll K9's, and much more. Be sure to check out the entire weekend schedule for more exciting events. This dog owner is especially looking forward to the Best Trick Contest and the Wiener Race, but maybe a bit unsure about the Best Kisser Contest. Can't make it this weekend? Check out Agility Training and Enjoying Dog Agility from the AADL for more information on training your dog for performing agility events.

Help For Young Parents & Pregnant Teens

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 10:43am by Beth Manuel

Life can be tough out there if you are a parent under the age of 21 or a pregnant teenager. Add to that being homeless or aging out of (or still in) foster care and things can seem hopeless. Fortunately a new grant to serve this group of young people is available in our community. Services are available to resolve immediate needs as well as future planning.To refer a teen parent who is at risk, contact Catherine Kabira, Wraparound Facilitator at 734-929-6509 or ckabira@emich.edu.

Primary Election is Tuesday, August 4

Thu, 07/30/2009 - 10:18am by Debbie G.

The City of Ann Arbor Primary Election for Wards 3 and 5 city council seats will be held on Tuesday, August 4. Only Polling Places in those wards will be open for voting from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call the City Clerk's Office at 734.794.6140 for questions on your Ward and polling locations or visit the My Property Information page to look up your polling location.

An Income Tax for Ann Arbor?

Sat, 07/25/2009 - 12:49pm by Debbie G.

The City of Ann Arbor has released the Income Tax Feasibility Study and FAQ prepared July, 2009 by Plante, Moran. Print copies for citizen review are available in the Downtown Branch reference collection as well as two previous studies, the Income Tax Feasibility Summary prepared in 2004 by Plante, Moran and the Revenue Impacts of a City Income Tax for Ann Arbor prepared by the University of Michigan School of Public Policy in 1997.

Michigan Brewers Guild 12th Annual Summer Beer Festival

Tue, 07/21/2009 - 7:41pm by Caser

Home brewers and beer aficionados, this weekend is going to be tasty. The Michigan Brewers Guild 12th Annual Summer Beer Festival kicks off from 5-9pm this Friday, July 24th, and continues the following day from 1-6pm. Featuring over 200 beers from 30+ Michigan breweries, this yearly event takes place in Depot Town's Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, and the weather (so far) is looking good. Not going to be able to sample the goods? Check out the AADL's fine collection of brewing books, perhaps Michael Jackson's Beer Companion or John Palmer's How to Brew. And a very hoppy weekend to the tasters.

Live from CTN: City Council Primary Election Candidates Forum

Mon, 07/20/2009 - 2:45pm by Debbie G.

Tune in to CitiTV 19 on Wednesday, July 22, 7:45 p.m., for the Ann Arbor City Council Candidate Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area. Candidates for the 3rd and 5th ward council seats will answer questions from the League. You can submit forum questions online to the League. The primary will be held on Tuesday, August 4th. Please call the City Clerk at 734-794-6140 for more information or to check the status of your voter registration in the City.

Herb and Dorothy

Sat, 07/18/2009 - 6:31pm by muffy

Sold out instantly at the upcoming The Traverse City Film Festival, HERB & DOROTHY tells the extraordinary story of Herbert Vogel, a postal clerk, and Dorothy Vogel, a librarian, who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history with very modest means.

In the early 1960s, Herb and Dorothy Vogel quietly began purchasing the works of unknown artists with Herb's salary, and living on Dorothy's paycheck alone. Their collecting was guided by two rules: the piece had to be affordable, and it had to be small enough to fit in their one-bedroom Manhattan apartment. They proved themselves curatorial visionaries; most of those they supported and befriended went on to become world-renowned artists including Sol LeWitt, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Richard Tuttle, Chuck Close, Robert Mangold, Sylvia Plimack Mangold, Lynda Benglis, Pat Steir, Robert Barry, Lucio Pozzi, and Lawrence Weiner.

In 1992, the Vogels decided to move their entire collection to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. largely as a gift to the institution.

Today Herb and Dorothy still live in the same apartment in New York with 19 turtles, lots of fish, and one cat and the new art they've acquired.

Now - you have a chance to see this award-winning docu-drama FREE!!!! The University of Michigan Museum of Art (525 South State Street), as part of its Art Fair Week programs will be screening this film on July 15 to July 17 (Wed. to Friday) nightly at 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 18, at 3 pm.

In 2008 the University of Michigan Museum of Art was selected to receive a gift of fifty works of art from Herb and Dorothy Vogel. The gifts are part of a national gifts program entitled "The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States."

Michigan ElvisFest

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 9:50am by celesteh

If you're a fan of The King, you're in luck - because this weekend is the 9th annual Michigan Elvisfest! Held in Riverside Park in historic Depot Town of Ypsilanti, the Michigan Elvisfest is rock and roll fun for the whole family. This year's event features performances from professional Elvis Presley tribute artists from all over the country, as well as games, food and memorabilia for sale. Begins Friday, July 10th from 5PM to midnight and continues Saturday, July 11th from 12PM until midnight. Comb up that pompadour and see you there!