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Celebrate Pride Month with these 4 events around Washtenaw County

Celebrate Pride Month with these 4 events around Washtenaw County

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Occurring every June, Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and honors LGBTQ+ civil rights.

Across Washtenaw County, community organizations, committees and businesses are planning events in honor of Pride Month.

From picnics and performances to a queer art exhibit, here are four of them.

1. The Gallery at Stone & Spoon

The West Michigan Avenue gallery will debut “QUEER: Celebrating Work by LGBTQIA Artists” on Friday during a reception from 5-8 p.m. with three live performances.

During the reception, 10 percent of all artwork sales will be donated to Ypsi Pride, according to the gallery website.

The exhibition includes pieces from area artists and will run until July 24.

Find more details here.

2. Hamburger Mary’s

Ypsi Pride has been postponed until next year but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate. On Saturday, June 4, Ypsi residents can kick off Pride Month with hours of fun starting at Hamburger Mary’s.

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The Cross Street eatery will host drag shows, karaoke, belly dancers, DJ Edward Alan and kid’s activities until 10 p.m. Shows after 10 p.m. are recommended for those 18 years old and above.

Mary’s has more here.

3. Milan Comes OUT for a Picnic

Gather at Wilson Park, 147 Wabash St., for an inclusive and family-friendly event with treats, activities, music and community outreach on Thursday, June 9.

The event will run from 4-7 p.m. and is organized by ARC Milan.

Learn more here.

4. Pride Picnic

On Sunday, June 26, stop by Tefft Par, at 1866 Woodland Dr. E, for Pride Picnic.

Hosted by the City of Saline DEI Committee, the event will run from noon to 2 p.m. Water will be provided but participants will need to bring their own lunches.

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The committee is also hosting a Pride flag ceremony this Sunday and a presentation discussing ongoing issues within the LGBTQ+ community on June 23.

Check out the event page here.

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CREATE seeks artists, vendors, for special nighttime market events

CREATE seeks artists, vendors, for special nighttime market events

Metro Wire Staff

CREATE Portage County plans to bring three special nighttime events to the Downtown District this year.

The nonprofit organization is organizing three ArtsWalk and Night Market events in the Mathias Mitchell Public Square from 5-8 p.m. on May 14, July 14, and September 1. The first two events run concurrently with Notes at Night, a live music show sponsored by the downtown business association, the Stevens Point Alliance.

CREATE is currently seeking artists and vendors for both events. According to a news release from the organization, CREATE has some equipment available for vendors and artists to use, including tables, tablecloths, and pop-up canopies.

The is no cost to be a vendor or artist at any of the three events.

Anyone who is interested in becoming involved should email [email protected]

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Weekend events in Gulfport highlight local businesses, artists

Weekend events in Gulfport highlight local businesses, artists

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out the Gulfport boulevard block party.

It’s an effort to support local artists, makers, business owners and musicians in the area.

Business owners said it’s a guaranteed good time while supporting locals.

“The culture is currently known to be a thoroughfare to get from point A to point B and what we’re trying to create as awareness that there are other stores in Gulfport that are really cool,” Jamie Edwards, Beach 5317 owner, said.

The Gulfport boulevard block party will be Saturday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Along with shopping, there will be wine tastings and mimosas.

Also, this weekend in Gulfport is Art in the Yard. Artists and their work will be at dozens of homes throughout Gulfport.

The event starts Saturday at 10 a.m. This map shows where all these homes are.

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La Jolla Music Society Offers Free Education Events with Exciting Young Artists

La Jolla Music Society Offers Free Education Events  with Exciting Young Artists

As part of its mission to offer in-depth, lasting engagement opportunities for students all around San Diego County, and to foster long-term relationships between visiting artists and the community, La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) offers a slate of free education and community engagement programs and events to complement its concerts in February 2022.

These events provide ways to learn about and connect with exciting young artists including award-winning pianist Conrad Tao, tap dancer and choreographer Caleb Teicher, and bassist and composer Xavier Foley, who appears as part of LJMS’ Discovery Series.

  • Thursday, Feb. 24, 1:15 p.m.
    • Performance Demonstration by Xavier Foley
    • Roosevelt Middle School
    • Free for students
  • Thursday, Feb. 24, 2:15 p.m.
    • Performance Demonstration by Xavier Foley
    • Oak Park Elementary School
    • Free for students
  • Thursday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m.
    • Little Human: “So You Want to Be a Musician” with Xavier Foley
    • Riford Library
    • Free and open to the public
  • Friday, Feb. 25, 2:15 p.m.
    • Performance Demonstration by Xavier Foley
    • Oak Park Elementary School
    • Free for students