Hi neighbors!

It’s been a whirlwind of a week. If you need a distraction or some retail therapy, there are tons of fun markets going on this weekend! I’m also sharing some businesses that have recently op/ened in the area in case you missed them. Let’s jump right in!

📰  What’s Happening?

🍷 19th Annual Wine, Women & Shopping | Nov 8th-9th | Chelsea
Over a dozen local businesses will have discounts, giveaways, or other prizes this weekend along with a sip & shop event at the Ugly Dog Distillery and an artisans market at the Chelsea Depot

🧵 Saline Craft Show | Nov 9th | Saline
Over 250 craft booths to shop from 8am-3:30pm! $5 cash admission, but free for kids 10 & under

🌙 Early Moon Market | Nov 9th | Ann Arbor
A small group of artist friends have come together to curate a new series of art markets to showcase their work alongside other talented local artists - hosted at Bløm from 4-9pm

❄️ Harvest Gathering & Holiday Pop-Up | Nov 9th | Ann Arbor
The Disability Network’s annual harvest gathering from 12-2pm offers free food and a chance to gather with friends + a holiday pop-up market from 1-4pm where you can shop for unique gifts while supporting local disabled artists

🦃 The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot | Nov 10th | Ann Arbor
Choose from 3 different distances to get your race (or walk) on at Hudson Mills

🌟 Ypsi Flea Market | Nov 10th
Shop vintage & antique treasures, art & more from 10am-4pm at the Ypsi Freight House

🌟  What’s New?

In case you missed it, these businesses recently opened in the Ann Arbor/Ypsi area!

Qahwah House - a new coffee house serving up organic, Yemeni coffee & a variety of pastries in Maple Village (211 N Maple)

B-Cubed Bakery - a new artisan bakery focused on fresh-milled whole grains, sourdough breads, pastries & coffee in Ypsi (741 Emerick St)

House of Chimney Cakes - a new Ann Arbor bakery specializing in handcrafted Hungarian chimney cones (I haven’t tried one yet, but my impression is that it’s a delicious-looking soft pastry that’s topped/filled with ice cream/fruit ?) (216 S 4th Ave)

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - a unique new spot in Ypsi with an all-you-can-eat experience merging traditional hot pot with Korean BBQ flavors (3769 Carpenter Rd)

Ondo Bakery & Cafe - a new cafe featuring brunch, baked goods & coffee in downtownn Ann Arbor

Friday Soft Goods - a new shop that recently opened in Ypsi and features a unique blend of entertainment and local art along with a free movie showing on the last Friday of every month (Godzilla at the end of this month!) (21 E Cross St)

I’m sure that doesn’t cover everything, but wanted to share some of the newer ones I’ve stumbled upon over the last couple months!

And if you know of another local business coming soon (or one that recently opened), shoot me a message anytime — I’d love to hear it!

Thinking about making a move in the Ann Arbor area?  

This beautiful home in Ann Arbor is about to hit the market! If you’re interested in setting up a showing or getting more info (or just want to talk about any of your real estate needs), don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me a message!

🎵  Live Music Lineup

(Live music events in Ann Arbor/Ypsi unless otherwise noted & those marked with ($) charge a cover or require a ticket to the best of my knowledge)

Thursday, November 7th:
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from  6-9pm (no cover)
TurnerLuce @ Erratic Ale (Dexter) at 6:30pm-8:30 (no cover) 
Jake Reichbart @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover)
Tinn Parrow and Clapfold Patone @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 7-10pm ($) 
Ajde Aman @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 8:45-9:45pm ($)
Fallout Shelter show @ 734 Brewing Co (Ypsi) from 7:30pm-midnight ($5 suggested donation)
DJ Djinjo @ Mash (Ann Arbor) @ 8pm (no cover)
TJ Hooper @ The Blind Pig at 8pm ($)
Spur Tongue, Fell Down Pretty, Knuckle Dragger @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)
House Music For All @ Elks Lodge AA from 8pm-midnight ($5 cover)
The Pherotones @ Last Word from 9pm-midnight (no cover)

Friday, November 8th:
Milan Seth Trio @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Pontiac Trail Blazers ft. Dylan Charles @ North Star Lounge from 7-10pm ($) 
Brendon Davis & Muze Society @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 9:30-10:30pm ($)
The Mark Lavengood Trio & Loren Kranz @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) from 7-10pm ($10)
Silkroad Ensemble w/ Rhiannon Giddens @ Hill Auditorium (UofM) at 7:30pm ($)
Town Mountain w/ John R. Miller@ The Ark at 8pm ($25)
MusicMix Rick Hicks @ 734 Brewing (Ypsi) from 8pm-midnight (no cover)
She-Bop @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($) 
The Beggars, Dream Jacket, Jack and the Butcher @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)
Anna Lee’s Co. @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Kalkaska String Quartet: Candlelight: Rings & Dragons @ First Presbyterian of Ann Arbor at 8:45pm ($)
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Broth3r’s Three @ Mash (Ann Arbor) @ 10pm (no cover)
ThrillKill and Danny Fantom @ Alley Bar from 10pm-2am (no cover) 

Saturday, November 9th:
Timothy Monger @ North Star Lounge from 6:30-7:45pm ($)
Chuchito Valdés Trio @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6:30-7:30pm and 9-10pm ($)
Robert Warren and others @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover)
Aidyn Connor @ Venue 4M from 7-9:30pm (no cover)
Chelsea Packard: Broadway, Old Fashioned @ Encore Musical Theatre Company (Dexter) from 7:30-9pm ($)
Sterling Elliott: Dvořák Cello Concerto @ The Michigan Theater at 8pm ($)
Jonatha Brooke @ The Ark at 8pm ($30)
Brendan Collins & Matthew Shannon @ Mash (Ypsi) at 8pm (no cover)
Pine Martens @ Triple Goddess Tasting Room (Ypsi) from 8-10pm (no cover)
Deadicated Shakedown Saturday @ The Rumpus Room (Chelsea) at 8pm ($10 cover)
Jerry Mack and The Terraplanes @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 8-11pm ($)
Wanted w/ The Blank, Echoes of Eons @ The Blind Pig at 8pm ($)
Ani Mari & Co. @ North Star Lounge from 9-10:15pm ($)
Rob Crozier Ensemble @ The Habitat Lounge from 9-11pm (no cover)
Dave Menzo Band @ Mash (Ann Arbor) at 10pm (no cover)

Sunday, November 10th:
Paul Vornhagen & Pat Cronley @ 4M Venue from 11am-2pm (included with brunch) 
Patty O'Connor and Kathleen Beck @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 1-2:30pm ($)
Ellen Rowe’s All About the Trio: A Tribute to Richard Rodgers @ Kerrytown Concert House at 2pm ($)
The Music of New Orleans & Swing w/ Matthew Ball The Boogie Woogie Kid! @ Ann Arbor Downtown Library from 2-3pm (free)
The Dexter Community Band: So That’s Symphonic? @ Dexter Center for Performing Arts from 3-4:15pm (free)
Escher Quartet @ Rackham Auditorium (UofM) at 4pm ($)
Bob Mervak & Jeff Pedraz @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 6-7pm & 7:30-8:15pm ($)
Jean Wilson and Friends @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 6-8pm ($)
Rabbitology w/ Ani Mari @ The Ark at 7:30pm ($20)
Chris Bathgate & Misty Lynn @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)

Monday, November 11th:
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from  6-9pm (no cover)
Paul Keller Orchestra w/ U of M Jazz Ensemble @ Zal Gaz Grotto from 7-10pm

Tuesday, November 12th:
Easy Street Jazz Band @ Zal Gaz Grotto Club from 5-7pm ($) 
Jazz at Common Grill (Chelsea) from 5-8pm (no cover)
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from  6-9pm (no cover)
Jake Reichbart @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover) 
Warren and Flick @ Ziggy’s (Ypsi) at 8pm ($)
Craig Finn w/ Katy Kirby @ The Ark at 8pm ($30)

Wednesday, November 13th: 
Steff Kayser @ North Star Lounge from 5:30-6:30pm (no cover)
Keaton Royer and Josef Deas @ Weber’s from  6-9pm (no cover)
Houston Patton Quartet @ Blue Llama Jazz Club from 7-8pm & 8:45-9:45pm ($) 
Jake Reichbart @ The Earle from 7-9pm (no cover) 
Amy Petty @ Grateful Crow (Chelsea) from 7-9pm (no cover)
Yarn @ The Ark at 8pm ($25)
Eon Zero w/ Jake Luke, Toxic Reality, Bpat @ The Blind Pig at 8pm ($)

And if you haven’t already… make sure you follow me on Instagram to get more updates & ideas of things to do and see in the area! 

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