Third Thursday event has something for everyone

The Big Icky entertaining on Adrian Street during the 3rd Thursday event in July. Photo courtesy of 3rd Thursday organizers.

Manchester’s Third Thursdays just keep getting bigger and better! A hard-working core group of community members are really making an effort to find fun and exciting new activities each time. It’s a great way for you to “Make it Manchester” at least one evening per month.

If you haven’t been to a Third Thursday event, this week will be a great time to try it out! The lineup for August 16 includes:

• Pop-Up Artist & Makers Market on Adrian Street
• Fairy Door Hunt (see related article)
• Decorate your own Fairy Door – ($5 fee includes supplies. Located in the vending area)
• Dance With Heart Studios – street performance at 6 pm
• Taste of Manchester – at various Manchester restaurants
• Sidewalk Chalk Art activity for kids
• Street Performers including: John Louis Good and the Rose City Troubadours (Rockabilly Music 6-8 pm), Divine Shimmies Belly Dance (Shannon Seidelman & friends 4-8 pm), David Gander of Shenanigans (Irish Folk Music 4-8 pm), Mike Hammer Accordion (4-8 pm), Mark Druckmiller – Keyboardist (at the Two Black Sheep Restaurant (4-8 pm), and Singe – Fire Twirler (AKA Mandy Claire Howery).
• Sidewalk Chalk Art by Chris M. Monaghan
• Face painting & henna ink by The Facepaint Faerie (4-8 pm)
• BYOB Yoga at Exhale Yoga (6:30-7:30 pm)
• $1 Flowers available at the Flower Garden (4-8 pm)
• The Blacksmith Shop will be open with demonstrations (4-8 pm)
• Doggie pit stop courtesy of Proper Property Services, Inc.
• Photo booth by Throw Yo Hands Up Entertainment DJ & Photo Booth Services
• Fairy Festival with a variety of events Manchester Michigan Farmers Market (see related article) (3:30-7 pm)
• Singer/Songwriter Night at the The Village Tap (8-10 pm)

The Third Thursday committee and Make it Manchester would like to thank sponsors: Proper Property Services, Inc., Danielle Cassetta of Keller Williams, Pat Fielder of Keller Williams, Julie Greene, Realtor and Michigan Realtors for the Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper Placemaking grant.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.