See “Today’s Brass Quintet” at the Gazebo this week
For a change of pace at this week’s gazebo concert, join us for “Today’s Brass Quintet” this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The quintet, led by Ann Arbor Public Schools teacher Joe De Marsh on tuba, specializes in brass chamber music for concerts, weddings, official ceremonies, and receptions, as well as formal and informal gatherings throughout southeastern […]
Washtenaw Now to Cease Publication this Week
Digital First Media, the parent company of Washtenaw Now, has announced that they will cease news operations in its Washtenaw market as of this Thursday, June 25. Employees learned last week of the decision, which comes only a year after the company consolidated eight local newspapers to provide a regional weekly publication. While some employees may […]
Manchester’s Relay For Life Hits a Milestone
The 2015 Relay For Life of Manchester is now in the history books, and according to organizers, can be considered a great success despite a smaller turnout than in some previous years. While total funds raised are not yet finalized, it was announced at midnight on June 20 as the event drew to a close, that […]
Gun Safety Week in Washtenaw County
Every law enforcement agency in Washtenaw County has joined together with other organizations to help make the county and its residents safer, by holding a Gun Safety Week June 21 – 27, 2015, as passed by a resolution of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. The purpose of Washtenaw County Gun Safety Week is to […]
E-Cigarettes Now Prohibited in Indoor Public Areas and County Parks
The use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (e-cigarettes or similar devices) will no longer be allowed in indoor public areas in Washtenaw County that are already smoke free. Changes to the Washtenaw County Clean Indoor Air Regulation were approved in March and took effect June 18. New language in the regulation prohibits the use of […]
Fair Queen Contest Set for June 23
The 2015 Manchester Community Fair Queen contest will be held on Tuesday, June 23, opening night of 71st annual Manchester Community Fair, immediately following the fair parade. Angie Fuller, coordinator for this year’s event, said that the contest will begin promptly at 7:30 pm, due to the compact tractor pull immediately following. Representatives from each of […]
Relayers to “Fight Back” Against Cancer
“Celebrate … Remember … Fight Back” is the motto of Relay For Life. And in Manchester, Relayers do all three of these things very well. To “Celebrate,” Relay For Life of Manchester, coordinates a sumptuous brunch for cancer survivors and caregivers, following a celebratory lap around the track to kick off the day’s activities. All […]
San, Emily and Jacob to Grace the Gazebo Stage this Week!
For long-time Gazebo concert fans, the name of San Slomovits may be a somewhat familiar one. But wait, there’s more! San is the brother of Laz, and one-half of the popular duo “Gemini,” which dates back to some of the earliest concerts in the gazebo series. Since 1973, San and Laz have produced twelve recordings and a live concert […]
Relay For Life Remembers Those Lost to Cancer
An especially poignant way that Relay For Life participants and donors remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those battling the disease is by dedicating luminaria bags. Luminaria bags are plain white paper bags, transformed and illuminated as part of the “remembering” ceremony at Relay For Life of Manchester. In addition to the hundreds of […]
Red Tail Ring Hits the Gazebo this Week!
On Thursday, June 11, the Kalamazoo-based duo Red Tail Ring will perform for the Manchester Gazebo Concert Series sponsored by Riverfolk Music and Arts Organization. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and the event is free and open to the public. Free will donations will be collected at intermission. Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp, of […]